7th Central Pay Commission (CPC)

7th Pay Commission Pay Level 8 Salary Structure 2026

Detailed breakdown of Grade Pay ₹4,800, entry basic pay of ₹47,600/month, allowances (DA 50%, HRA, TA), and estimated in-hand pay across X, Y, and Z class cities.

Grade Pay
₹4,800
Group 'B' Post
Starting Basic Pay
₹47,600
Scale: ₹47,600 – ₹151,100
In-Hand (Y-Class Town)
₹75,570
Gross: ₹83,620
In-Hand (X-Class Metro)
₹83,030
Gross: ₹91,080

📊 Pay Level 8 In-Hand Salary Comparison (X vs Y vs Z Cities)

Component X-City (Metro / 30% HRA) Y-City (Town / 20% HRA) Z-City (Rural / 10% HRA)
Basic Pay ₹47,600 ₹47,600 ₹47,600
Dearness Allowance (DA 50%) +₹23,800 +₹23,800 +₹23,800
House Rent Allowance (HRA) +₹14,280 +₹9,520 +₹4,760
Transport Allowance (TA + DA) +₹5,400 +₹2,700 +₹2,700
Gross Monthly Salary ₹91,080 ₹83,620 ₹78,860
NPS Employee (10% BP+DA) -₹7,140 -₹7,140 -₹7,140
CGHS, CGEGIS & PT -₹910 -₹910 -₹910
💵 In-Hand Net Monthly Pay ₹83,030 ₹75,570 ₹70,810

🏛️ Popular Government Posts Under Pay Level 8

Recruitments that fall under Pay Level 8 (Grade Pay ₹4,800) across Central Government ministries, Staff Selection Commission (SSC), Railways, and State PSCs include:

📌 Assistant Audit Officer (AAO), Assistant Accounts Officer, Senior Section Officer

🔥 Active Government Jobs at Pay Level 8

Delhi High Court

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💵 Salary: Senior Personal Assistant: Pay Level 8; Personal Assistant: Pay Level 7
Atomic Energy Education Society (AEES)

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💵 Salary: As per the applicable Central Government pay levels: Principal Level 12, Vice-Principal Level 10, PGT Level 8, TGT Level 7, PRT Level 6.
📅 Last Date: 22 Nov 2026
Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC)

UPPSC RO ARO Recruitment 2026 for 501 Posts

💵 Salary: Pay scale ranges from Level 5 to Level 8 (Rs. 29,200 - Rs. 1,51,100) depending on the post
📅 Last Date: 26 Nov 2026
Sainik School Kodagu

Sainik School Kodagu Recruitment 2026 for PGT, TGT, Nur...

💵 Salary: PGT Physics: Level 8, entry pay Rs. 47,600; TGT posts: Level 7, entry pay Rs. 44,900; Nursing Sister: Consolidated pay Rs. 27,000 per month; Ward Boy: Consolidated pay Rs. 25,000 per month
📅 Last Date: 06 Nov 2026
Indian Institute of Forest Management (IIFM)

IIFM Recruitment 2026 for 9 Deputation Posts

💵 Salary: Pay Level 8 and Pay Level 6 as per 7th CPC, plus allowances and other facilities as per IIFM rules.
Fluid Control Research Institute

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💵 Salary: Pay Level 8, 7th CPC: Rs. 47,600 - 1,51,100
Office of the Registrar General, India (ORGI)

ORGI Recruitment 2026 for 26 Deputation Posts

💵 Salary: Level-8 (Rs. 47600-151100) to Level-12 (Rs. 78800-209200), depending on the post
National Commission for Homoeopathy (NCH)

National Commission for Homoeopathy Recruitment 2026 fo...

💵 Salary: Level 8 to Level 12 in the pay matrix, depending on the post
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions on Pay Level 8

What is the in-hand salary for 7th CPC Pay Level 8 in 2026?

For Pay Level 8 (Starting Basic ₹47,600), the estimated in-hand monthly salary is approximately ₹83,030 in X-Class Metro Cities, ₹75,570 in Y-Class Cities, and ₹70,810 in Z-Class Rural Areas after all statutory NPS and health deductions.

What is the Grade Pay and Basic Pay range for Pay Level 8?

Pay Level 8 corresponds to Grade Pay ₹4,800 (Group 'B'). The starting entry basic pay is ₹47,600 and progresses up to ₹151,100 per month.

Which government posts are recruited under Pay Level 8?

Common recruitments under Pay Level 8 include: Assistant Audit Officer (AAO), Assistant Accounts Officer, Senior Section Officer.

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