7th Central Pay Commission (CPC)

7th Pay Commission Pay Level 1 Salary Structure 2026

Detailed breakdown of Grade Pay ₹1,800, entry basic pay of ₹18,000/month, allowances (DA 50%, HRA, TA), and estimated in-hand pay across X, Y, and Z class cities.

Grade Pay
₹1,800
Group 'C' Post
Starting Basic Pay
₹18,000
Scale: ₹18,000 – ₹56,900
In-Hand (Y-Class Town)
₹28,770
Gross: ₹31,950
In-Hand (X-Class Metro)
₹31,245
Gross: ₹34,425

📊 Pay Level 1 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 ₹18,000 ₹18,000 ₹18,000
Dearness Allowance (DA 50%) +₹9,000 +₹9,000 +₹9,000
House Rent Allowance (HRA) +₹5,400 +₹3,600 +₹1,800
Transport Allowance (TA + DA) +₹2,025 +₹1,350 +₹1,350
Gross Monthly Salary ₹34,425 ₹31,950 ₹30,150
NPS Employee (10% BP+DA) -₹2,700 -₹2,700 -₹2,700
CGHS, CGEGIS & PT -₹480 -₹480 -₹480
💵 In-Hand Net Monthly Pay ₹31,245 ₹28,770 ₹26,970

🏛️ Popular Government Posts Under Pay Level 1

Recruitments that fall under Pay Level 1 (Grade Pay ₹1,800) across Central Government ministries, Staff Selection Commission (SSC), Railways, and State PSCs include:

📌 Multi Tasking Staff (MTS), Peon, Group D, Helper, Track Maintainer

🔥 Active Government Jobs at Pay Level 1

Andaman & Nicobar Islands Institute of Medical Sciences

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💵 Salary: ₹18,000 to ₹44,900 per month (Consolidated pay based on post)
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💵 Salary: Level-2: Grade Pay Rs. 1900/- (Pay Scale Rs. 19,900 - 63,200); Level-1: Grade Pay Rs. 1800/- (Pay Scale Rs. 18,000 - 56,900)
📅 Last Date: 06 Oct 2026
Tata Institute of Social Sciences

TISS Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026: Apply Online...

💵 Salary: Rs. 57,700/- per month (Academic Pay Level 10, 7th CPC)
📅 Last Date: 16 Sep 2026
Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research

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Bihar State Power (Holding) Company Limited

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💵 Salary: Last Pay minus Pension (including TA, Vehicle, and Residence as per Pay Level-12)
Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education & Research

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💵 Salary: Level-1 (₹18,000–₹56,900) to Level-10 (₹56,100–₹1,77,500) as per 7th CPC
📅 Last Date: 19 Oct 2026
Central University of Haryana

Central University of Haryana (CUH) Recruitment 2026 fo...

💵 Salary: Level-13A (Associate Professor) & Level-10 (Assistant Professor) as per 7th CPC.
📅 Last Date: 30 Sep 2026
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions on Pay Level 1

What is the in-hand salary for 7th CPC Pay Level 1 in 2026?

For Pay Level 1 (Starting Basic ₹18,000), the estimated in-hand monthly salary is approximately ₹31,245 in X-Class Metro Cities, ₹28,770 in Y-Class Cities, and ₹26,970 in Z-Class Rural Areas after all statutory NPS and health deductions.

What is the Grade Pay and Basic Pay range for Pay Level 1?

Pay Level 1 corresponds to Grade Pay ₹1,800 (Group 'C'). The starting entry basic pay is ₹18,000 and progresses up to ₹56,900 per month.

Which government posts are recruited under Pay Level 1?

Common recruitments under Pay Level 1 include: Multi Tasking Staff (MTS), Peon, Group D, Helper, Track Maintainer.

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