7th Central Pay Commission (CPC)

7th Pay Commission Pay Level 9 Salary Structure 2026

Detailed breakdown of Grade Pay ₹5,400, entry basic pay of ₹53,100/month, allowances (DA 50%, HRA, TA), and estimated in-hand pay across X, Y, and Z class cities.

Grade Pay
₹5,400
Group 'B' Post
Starting Basic Pay
₹53,100
Scale: ₹53,100 – ₹167,800
In-Hand (Y-Class Town)
₹86,795
Gross: ₹95,670
In-Hand (X-Class Metro)
₹97,505
Gross: ₹106,380

📊 Pay Level 9 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 ₹53,100 ₹53,100 ₹53,100
Dearness Allowance (DA 50%) +₹26,550 +₹26,550 +₹26,550
House Rent Allowance (HRA) +₹15,930 +₹10,620 +₹5,310
Transport Allowance (TA + DA) +₹10,800 +₹5,400 +₹5,400
Gross Monthly Salary ₹106,380 ₹95,670 ₹90,360
NPS Employee (10% BP+DA) -₹7,965 -₹7,965 -₹7,965
CGHS, CGEGIS & PT -₹910 -₹910 -₹910
💵 In-Hand Net Monthly Pay ₹97,505 ₹86,795 ₹81,485

🏛️ Popular Government Posts Under Pay Level 9

Recruitments that fall under Pay Level 9 (Grade Pay ₹5,400 - PB2) across Central Government ministries, Staff Selection Commission (SSC), Railways, and State PSCs include:

📌 Section Officer (Senior), Principal Private Secretary, Senior Technical Officer

🔥 Active Government Jobs at Pay Level 9

Bhavnagar Municipal Corporation

Jamnagar Municipal Corporation Recruitment 2026 for 31...

💵 Salary: Pay Matrix Level 11: Rs. 67,700-2,08,700; Level 9: Rs. 53,100-1,67,800; Level 5: Rs. 29,200-92,300; Level 4: Rs. 25,500-81,100; Level 2: Rs. 19,900-63,200.
📅 Last Date: 17 Nov 2026
Haryana Police

FSL Haryana Contract Recruitment 2026 for DNA Division...

💵 Salary: Consolidated pay from Rs. 16,900 to Rs. 53,100 per month, depending on the post.
📅 Last Date: 10 Nov 2026
Public Service Commission, West Bengal

WBPSC English Stenographer Recruitment 2026 for 266 Pos...

💵 Salary: Pay Level 9: Rs. 28,900 to Rs. 74,500
📅 Last Date: 07 Nov 2026
Public Service Commission, West Bengal

West Bengal Public Service Commission Miscellaneous Ser...

💵 Salary: Pay Level 9 to 16 as per 7th CPC depending on the specific service/post allotted.
Small Farmers' Agri-Business Consortium (SFAC)

SFAC Recruitment 2026 for Manager (Finance) and Assista...

💵 Salary: Manager (Finance): Level-9 of 7th CPC (Rs. 53,100-1,67,800) + GP Rs. 5,400. Assistant Gr.I: Level-6 of 7th CPC (Rs. 35,400-1,12,400) + GP Rs. 4,200.
📅 Last Date: 06 Nov 2026
Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC)

BPSC Assistant Prosecution Officer (APO) Provisional An...

💵 Salary: Level 9 of Pay Matrix
📅 Last Date: 20 Mar 2026
M.P. Rajya Sahakari Bank Maryadit (MP Apex Bank)

MP Apex Bank Exam Date 2026: Official Schedule and Admi...

💵 Salary: Pay Level 4 (Rs. 19,500 - 62,000) and Pay Level 9 (Rs. 36,200 - 1,14,800)
📅 Last Date: 07 Mar 2026
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions on Pay Level 9

What is the in-hand salary for 7th CPC Pay Level 9 in 2026?

For Pay Level 9 (Starting Basic ₹53,100), the estimated in-hand monthly salary is approximately ₹97,505 in X-Class Metro Cities, ₹86,795 in Y-Class Cities, and ₹81,485 in Z-Class Rural Areas after all statutory NPS and health deductions.

What is the Grade Pay and Basic Pay range for Pay Level 9?

Pay Level 9 corresponds to Grade Pay ₹5,400 (Group 'B'). The starting entry basic pay is ₹53,100 and progresses up to ₹167,800 per month.

Which government posts are recruited under Pay Level 9?

Common recruitments under Pay Level 9 include: Section Officer (Senior), Principal Private Secretary, Senior Technical Officer.

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