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

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
Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel Hospital Delhi

SVBPH Delhi Junior Resident (Dental) Recruitment 2026 -...

💵 Salary: ₹56,100 Per Month
📅 Last Date: 03 Sep 2026
Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education & Research

PGIMER Chandigarh Recruitment 2026 Out for 60 MTS, Phar...

💵 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
Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur

IIT Kharagpur Project Engineer Recruitment 2026: Apply...

💵 Salary: Rs. 56,100 per month
📅 Last Date: 07 Sep 2026
Shri Govind Guru University

SGGU Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026: Apply Online...

💵 Salary: Academic Level-10 (Rs. 57,700 - Rs. 1,82,400)
📅 Last Date: 17 Sep 2026
Indian Space Research Organisation

ISRO Recruitment 2026 for 175 Scientist/Engineer 'SC' P...

💵 Salary: Level 10 of Pay Matrix, starting basic pay ₹56,100 per month.
📅 Last Date: 16 Sep 2026
All India Institute of Medical Sciences Kalyani

AIIMS Kalyani Tutor (Non-Academic) Walk-in Interview 20...

💵 Salary: Level 10 of 7th CPC + NPA for medical graduates
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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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