7th Central Pay Commission (CPC)

7th Pay Commission Pay Level 5 Salary Structure 2026

Detailed breakdown of Grade Pay ₹2,800, entry basic pay of ₹29,200/month, allowances (DA 50%, HRA, TA), and estimated in-hand pay across X, Y, and Z class cities.

Grade Pay
₹2,800
Group 'C' Post
Starting Basic Pay
₹29,200
Scale: ₹29,200 – ₹92,300
In-Hand (Y-Class Town)
₹47,480
Gross: ₹52,340
In-Hand (X-Class Metro)
₹53,100
Gross: ₹57,960

📊 Pay Level 5 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 ₹29,200 ₹29,200 ₹29,200
Dearness Allowance (DA 50%) +₹14,600 +₹14,600 +₹14,600
House Rent Allowance (HRA) +₹8,760 +₹5,840 +₹2,920
Transport Allowance (TA + DA) +₹5,400 +₹2,700 +₹2,700
Gross Monthly Salary ₹57,960 ₹52,340 ₹49,420
NPS Employee (10% BP+DA) -₹4,380 -₹4,380 -₹4,380
CGHS, CGEGIS & PT -₹480 -₹480 -₹480
💵 In-Hand Net Monthly Pay ₹53,100 ₹47,480 ₹44,560

🏛️ Popular Government Posts Under Pay Level 5

Recruitments that fall under Pay Level 5 (Grade Pay ₹2,800) across Central Government ministries, Staff Selection Commission (SSC), Railways, and State PSCs include:

📌 Senior Clerk cum Typist, Junior Accountant, Auditor (Junior), Goods Guard, Head Clerk

🔥 Active Government Jobs at Pay Level 5

Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS)

ECHS Bangalore Recruitment 2026 for 35 Posts

💵 Salary: Fixed monthly remuneration: Rs. 95,000 for Medical Officer and Dental Officer; Rs. 36,500 for Lab Assistant, Lab Tech, Pharmacist, Nursing Asst, and Dental Hygienist; Rs. 29,200 for Clerk/DEO; Rs. 25,600 for Driver; Rs. 21,800 for Chowkidar, Female Attend
📅 Last Date: 02 Nov 2026
Sainik School Chittorgarh

Sainik School Chittorgarh Recruitment 2026 for TGT and...

💵 Salary: TGT: Pay Matrix Level 7 (Rs. 44,900-1,42,400) plus DA and other allowances. Mess Manager: Pay Matrix Level 5 (Rs. 29,200-92,400) plus DA and other allowances.
📅 Last Date: 07 Nov 2026
Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board (GSSSB)

GSSSB Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026 for 11 PwD Posts

💵 Salary: Fixed salary of Rs. 40,800 per month for the first five years; thereafter Pay Level 5 (Rs. 29,200–92,300) subject to service conditions.
📅 Last Date: 29 Oct 2026
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC)

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💵 Salary: Level-5 to Level-11 (Rs. 29,200 to Rs. 2,08,700) as per the post and DoPT norms.
📅 Last Date: 25 Nov 2026
Goa State Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (GSIDC), Panaji

GSIDC Typist Recruitment 2026 for 4 Posts

💵 Salary: Rs. 29,200.00 per month
📅 Last Date: 21 Oct 2026
All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Patna

AIIMS Patna Manifold Technician and Senior Plumber Recr...

💵 Salary: Manifold Technician (Gas Steward): Level 5 (Rs. 29,200-92,300). Senior Plumber: Level 4 (Rs. 25,500-81,100).
📅 Last Date: 24 Nov 2026
Sainik School Goalpara

Sainik School Goalpara Recruitment 2026 for 13 Posts

💵 Salary: Quarter Master: Rs. 29,200 per month; PGT (Physics): Rs. 57,120 per month; TGT posts: Rs. 53,880 per month; other posts as per school norms
📅 Last Date: 12 Nov 2026
Arunachal Pradesh Staff Selection Board (APSSB)

APSSB Non-Ministerial Technical Examination 2026 for 21...

💵 Salary: Level 1 to Level 5 pay matrix depending on post; Level 5: Rs. 29,200-92,300; Level 4: Rs. 25,500-81,100; Level 3: Rs. 21,700-69,100; Level 2: Rs. 19,900-63,200; Level 1: Rs. 18,000-56,900
📅 Last Date: 05 Nov 2026
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions on Pay Level 5

What is the in-hand salary for 7th CPC Pay Level 5 in 2026?

For Pay Level 5 (Starting Basic ₹29,200), the estimated in-hand monthly salary is approximately ₹53,100 in X-Class Metro Cities, ₹47,480 in Y-Class Cities, and ₹44,560 in Z-Class Rural Areas after all statutory NPS and health deductions.

What is the Grade Pay and Basic Pay range for Pay Level 5?

Pay Level 5 corresponds to Grade Pay ₹2,800 (Group 'C'). The starting entry basic pay is ₹29,200 and progresses up to ₹92,300 per month.

Which government posts are recruited under Pay Level 5?

Common recruitments under Pay Level 5 include: Senior Clerk cum Typist, Junior Accountant, Auditor (Junior), Goods Guard, Head Clerk.

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