7th CPC pay matrix · DA 60% from 1 January 2026
Pay Level 14 salary: ₹2,27,708–₹2,62,308 in-hand
Pay Level 14 starts at a basic pay of ₹1,44,200 and rises to ₹2,18,200 over 15 annual increments. With Dearness Allowance at 60%, House Rent Allowance and Transport Allowance, a new entrant takes home roughly ₹2,27,708 in a Z-class town and ₹2,62,308 in a metro.
Entry salary breakdown (per month)
| City | Basic | DA 60% | HRA | TA + DA | Gross | NPS | In-hand* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X city (TPTA) | ₹1,44,200 | ₹86,520 | ₹43,260 | ₹11,520 | ₹2,85,500 | ₹23,072 | ₹2,62,308 |
| Y city | ₹1,44,200 | ₹86,520 | ₹28,840 | ₹5,760 | ₹2,65,320 | ₹23,072 | ₹2,42,128 |
| Z city | ₹1,44,200 | ₹86,520 | ₹14,420 | ₹5,760 | ₹2,50,900 | ₹23,072 | ₹2,27,708 |
*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 14
- Joint Secretary to the Government of India
Level 14 pay matrix (all cells)
How pay grows at Level 14
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.