7th Central Pay Commission (CPC)

7th Pay Commission Pay Level 10 Salary Structure 2026

Detailed breakdown of Grade Pay ₹5,400, entry basic pay of ₹56,100/month, allowances (DA 50%, HRA, TA), and estimated in-hand pay across X, Y, and Z class cities.

Grade Pay
₹5,400
Group 'A' Post
Starting Basic Pay
₹56,100
Scale: ₹56,100 – ₹177,500
In-Hand (Y-Class Town)
₹91,385
Gross: ₹100,770
In-Hand (X-Class Metro)
₹102,395
Gross: ₹111,780

📊 Pay Level 10 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 ₹56,100 ₹56,100 ₹56,100
Dearness Allowance (DA 50%) +₹28,050 +₹28,050 +₹28,050
House Rent Allowance (HRA) +₹16,830 +₹11,220 +₹5,610
Transport Allowance (TA + DA) +₹10,800 +₹5,400 +₹5,400
Gross Monthly Salary ₹111,780 ₹100,770 ₹95,160
NPS Employee (10% BP+DA) -₹8,415 -₹8,415 -₹8,415
CGHS, CGEGIS & PT -₹970 -₹970 -₹970
💵 In-Hand Net Monthly Pay ₹102,395 ₹91,385 ₹85,775

🏛️ Popular Government Posts Under Pay Level 10

Recruitments that fall under Pay Level 10 (Grade Pay ₹5,400 - PB3) across Central Government ministries, Staff Selection Commission (SSC), Railways, and State PSCs include:

📌 UPSC Civil Services (IAS, IPS, IFS, IRS Entry), Assistant Commissioner, Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM), Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP)

🔥 Active Government Jobs at Pay Level 10

Government Polytechnic Marwahi

Government Polytechnic Marwahi Part Time Lecturer Recru...

💵 Salary: Rs. 800 per period, subject to a maximum of Rs. 56,100 per month.
📅 Last Date: 30 Sep 2026
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)

UPSC EPFO APFC Exam Date 2026 Out for 80 Posts

💵 Salary: Level-10, 7th CPC Pay Matrix
📅 Last Date: 14 Sep 2026
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)

IGNOU Teaching Recruitment 2026 for Professor, Associat...

💵 Salary: Professor: Academic Level 14 (Rs. 1,44,200 - 2,18,200); Associate Professor: Academic Level 13A (Rs. 1,31,400 - 2,17,100); Assistant Professor: Academic Level 10 (Rs. 57,700 - 1,82,400)
📅 Last Date: 20 Oct 2026
Chittaranjan National Cancer Institute

CNCI Internal Promotion 2026 for Assistant Nursing Supe...

💵 Salary: Pay Matrix Level 10 for Assistant Nursing Superintendent; Level 8 for Nursing Sister; Level 7 for Accounts Officer, Administrative Officer and Senior Scientific Assistant.
📅 Last Date: 30 Sep 2026
Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology

GBPUAT Recruitment 2026 for Associate Professor and Ass...

💵 Salary: Associate Professor: Academic Level 13A, entry pay Rs. 1,31,400. Assistant Professor: Academic Level 10, entry pay Rs. 57,700. Retirement benefits as per applicable State Government orders adopted by the university.
📅 Last Date: 21 Oct 2026
Sri Aurobindo Institute of Rural Development (SAIRD)

Sri Aurobindo Institute of Rural Development Recruitmen...

💵 Salary: Senior Scientist cum-Head KVK: Level 13A with rationalized entry pay of Rs. 1,31,400/-; Subject Matter Specialist (Livestock Production): Pay Level 10 (Rs. 56,100/-)
📅 Last Date: 03 Oct 2026
Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT Kanpur)

IIT Kanpur Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026

💵 Salary: Pay Level 10: Rs. 89,800-98,200; Pay Level 11: Rs. 89,900-1,17,200; Pay Level 12: Rs. 1,01,500-1,67,400
📅 Last Date: 31 Oct 2026
Shri Krishna AYUSH University, Kurukshetra

Shri Krishna AYUSH University Kurukshetra Non-Teaching...

💵 Salary: Assistant Registrar: FPL-10 (Rs. 56,100-1,77,500); SDE (Civil): FPL-9 (Rs. 53,100-1,67,800); JE (Civil), JE (Electrical), Library Assistant: FPL-6 (Rs. 35,400-1,12,400); Library Counter Clerk, Library Restorer, Store Keeper: FPL-2 (Rs. 19,900-63,200).
📅 Last Date: 26 Oct 2026
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions on Pay Level 10

What is the in-hand salary for 7th CPC Pay Level 10 in 2026?

For Pay Level 10 (Starting Basic ₹56,100), the estimated in-hand monthly salary is approximately ₹102,395 in X-Class Metro Cities, ₹91,385 in Y-Class Cities, and ₹85,775 in Z-Class Rural Areas after all statutory NPS and health deductions.

What is the Grade Pay and Basic Pay range for Pay Level 10?

Pay Level 10 corresponds to Grade Pay ₹5,400 (Group 'A'). The starting entry basic pay is ₹56,100 and progresses up to ₹177,500 per month.

Which government posts are recruited under Pay Level 10?

Common recruitments under Pay Level 10 include: UPSC Civil Services (IAS, IPS, IFS, IRS Entry), Assistant Commissioner, Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM), Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP).

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