7th CPC pay matrix · DA 60% from 1 January 2026
Pay Level 1 salary: ₹29,130–₹33,450 in-hand
Pay Level 1 starts at a basic pay of ₹18,000 and rises to ₹56,900 over 40 annual increments. With Dearness Allowance at 60%, House Rent Allowance and Transport Allowance, a new entrant takes home roughly ₹29,130 in a Z-class town and ₹33,450 in a metro.
Entry salary breakdown (per month)
| City | Basic | DA 60% | HRA | TA + DA | Gross | NPS | In-hand* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X city (TPTA) | ₹18,000 | ₹10,800 | ₹5,400 | ₹2,160 | ₹36,360 | ₹2,880 | ₹33,450 |
| Y city | ₹18,000 | ₹10,800 | ₹3,600 | ₹1,440 | ₹33,840 | ₹2,880 | ₹30,930 |
| Z city | ₹18,000 | ₹10,800 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,440 | ₹32,040 | ₹2,880 | ₹29,130 |
*Before income tax and professional tax; CGEGIS also deducted. X city figures assume a higher-TA city. Try your exact cell in the salary calculator.
Posts commonly at Level 1
- Multi Tasking Staff (SSC MTS)
- Railway Group D / Level-1 posts (Track Maintainer, Helper)
- Peon, Daftary
Level 1 pay matrix (all cells)
How pay grows at Level 1
Each year on 1 January or 1 July you move one cell down the column — a raise of about 3%, rounded to the nearest ₹100. DA is revised twice a year based on inflation (the next revision, 63% expected from 1 July 2026 (not yet notified)), and promotions move you to the next level at the cell equal to or just above your current pay.