7th Central Pay Commission (CPC)

7th Pay Commission Pay Level 2 Salary Structure 2026

Detailed breakdown of Grade Pay ₹1,900, entry basic pay of ₹19,900/month, allowances (DA 50%, HRA, TA), and estimated in-hand pay across X, Y, and Z class cities.

Grade Pay
₹1,900
Group 'C' Post
Starting Basic Pay
₹19,900
Scale: ₹19,900 – ₹63,200
In-Hand (Y-Class Town)
₹31,715
Gross: ₹35,180
In-Hand (X-Class Metro)
₹34,380
Gross: ₹37,845

📊 Pay Level 2 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 ₹19,900 ₹19,900 ₹19,900
Dearness Allowance (DA 50%) +₹9,950 +₹9,950 +₹9,950
House Rent Allowance (HRA) +₹5,970 +₹3,980 +₹1,990
Transport Allowance (TA + DA) +₹2,025 +₹1,350 +₹1,350
Gross Monthly Salary ₹37,845 ₹35,180 ₹33,190
NPS Employee (10% BP+DA) -₹2,985 -₹2,985 -₹2,985
CGHS, CGEGIS & PT -₹480 -₹480 -₹480
💵 In-Hand Net Monthly Pay ₹34,380 ₹31,715 ₹29,725

🏛️ Popular Government Posts Under Pay Level 2

Recruitments that fall under Pay Level 2 (Grade Pay ₹1,900) across Central Government ministries, Staff Selection Commission (SSC), Railways, and State PSCs include:

📌 Lower Division Clerk (LDC), Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA), Accounts Clerk, Constable

🔥 Active Government Jobs at Pay Level 2

Armed Forces Tribunal, Regional Bench, Kolkata

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Indian Air Force Hindi Typist Recruitment 2026

💵 Salary: Pay Level 2 under 7th CPC; starting basic pay Rs. 19,900 per month plus applicable allowances.
📅 Last Date: 23 Nov 2026
Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), Ministry of Railways

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💵 Salary: Pay Level 2 and Pay Level 7 as per 7th CPC; exact post-wise pay details will be given in the Detailed CEN.
📅 Last Date: 04 Dec 2026
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India Post

India Post Staff Car Driver Recruitment 2026

💵 Salary: Pay Level-2 (Rs. 19,900 - 63,200) in the 7th CPC pay matrix plus admissible allowances
Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC)

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💵 Salary: Post-dependent pay levels, including Level 2 (Rs. 19,900 - 63,200) and Level 3 (Rs. 21,700 - 69,100)
📅 Last Date: 01 Dec 2026
Central Food Technological Research Institute (CSIR CFTRI)

CSIR CFTRI Technician (1) Recruitment 2026 for 28 Posts

💵 Salary: Pay Matrix Level-2
📅 Last Date: 18 Nov 2026
Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board (GSSSB)

GSSSB Operation Theatre Assistant Recruitment 2026 for...

💵 Salary: Fixed pay of Rs. 26,000 per month for the first 5 years; after satisfactory completion, regular appointment in Pay Matrix Level-2 (Rs. 19,900 - Rs. 63,200)
📅 Last Date: 29 Oct 2026
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions on Pay Level 2

What is the in-hand salary for 7th CPC Pay Level 2 in 2026?

For Pay Level 2 (Starting Basic ₹19,900), the estimated in-hand monthly salary is approximately ₹34,380 in X-Class Metro Cities, ₹31,715 in Y-Class Cities, and ₹29,725 in Z-Class Rural Areas after all statutory NPS and health deductions.

What is the Grade Pay and Basic Pay range for Pay Level 2?

Pay Level 2 corresponds to Grade Pay ₹1,900 (Group 'C'). The starting entry basic pay is ₹19,900 and progresses up to ₹63,200 per month.

Which government posts are recruited under Pay Level 2?

Common recruitments under Pay Level 2 include: Lower Division Clerk (LDC), Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA), Accounts Clerk, Constable.

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