7th Pay Commission State PSC Salary Structure 2026: Level 1 to 14 In-Hand Salary Chart

7th Pay Commission Salary Structure for State Government Employees

The 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) salary structure forms the foundation of pay scales across Indian Central Government ministries and has been largely adopted by State Public Service Commissions (including TNPSC, UPPSC, BPSC, MPSC, KPSC, and GPSC) with localized pay band modifications.

Understanding your exact Basic Pay, Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance (TPTA), and National Pension System (NPS Tier-1) deductions is essential before joining the public sector.

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Complete Pay Level & In-Hand Salary Breakdown (2026)

7th CPC Level

Grade Pay

Starting Basic Pay

Common State PSC Designations

Approx. Gross Salary

Approx. In-Hand Net Salary |

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Level 1

GP 1800

₹18,000

Group D, Peon, Attendant, Office Subordinate

₹33,800

₹29,800 / month |

Level 2

GP 1900

₹19,900

TNPSC Group 4 (VAO, Junior Assistant, Typist)

₹37,200

₹32,500 / month |

Level 3

GP 2000

₹21,700

Police Constable, Forest Guard, Jail Warder

₹40,800

₹35,600 / month |

Level 4

GP 2400

₹25,500

Head Constable, Stenographer Grade-D, UDC

₹47,600

₹41,500 / month |

Level 5

GP 2800

₹29,200

Junior Accountant, Auditor, Senior Clerk

₹54,200

₹47,200 / month |

Level 6

GP 4200

₹35,400

Police Sub-Inspector (SI), Staff Nurse, Primary Teacher

₹65,400

₹56,800 / month |

Level 7

GP 4600

₹44,900

Assistant Section Officer (ASO), High School Teacher

₹82,100

₹71,200 / month |

Level 8

GP 4800

₹47,600

Assistant Audit Officer, Section Officer (Gazetted)

₹87,000

₹75,400 / month |

Level 9

GP 5400

₹53,100

Assistant Director, BPSC Level-9, Assistant Professor

₹97,200

₹84,100 / month |

Level 10

GP 5400

₹56,100

Deputy Collector (SDM), DSP, UPSC Civil Services Group A

₹1,02,800

₹88,900 / month |

Level 11

GP 6600

₹67,700

Under Secretary, Executive Engineer

₹1,23,500

₹1,06,500 / month |

Level 12

GP 7600

₹78,800

Deputy Secretary, Superintending Engineer

₹1,43,200

₹1,23,400 / month |

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Formula for In-Hand Salary Calculation

``` Gross Salary = Basic Pay + DA (53%) + HRA (9% to 27%) + Transport Allowance + DA on TA Monthly Deductions = NPS (10% of Basic + DA) + Professional Tax + State Health Insurance In-Hand Salary = Gross Salary - Monthly Deductions ```

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current DA (Dearness Allowance) rate in 2026?

The Dearness Allowance rate approved by the Government of India for Central and State government employees under the 7th Pay Commission is 53% of Basic Pay.

What is the in-hand salary of a Deputy Collector (Group A / Level 10)?

A Deputy Collector recruited through State PSC starts at Level 10 (Basic Pay ₹56,100). With 53% DA (₹29,733), 18% HRA (₹10,098), and Transport Allowance, the gross salary is approximately ₹1,00,000/month. Net in-hand salary after NPS and income tax deductions is roughly ₹82,000 to ₹85,000/month.

How is House Rent Allowance (HRA) calculated in 2026?

HRA is calculated based on city classification: Class X cities (Metros like Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai) receive 27% to 30% of Basic Pay; Class Y cities (tier-2 cities) receive 18% to 20%; Class Z cities (rural and small towns) receive 9% to 10%.