7th CPC pay matrix · DA 60% from 1 January 2026
Pay Level 17 salary: ₹3,52,140–₹4,02,900 in-hand
Pay Level 17 starts at a basic pay of ₹2,25,000 (fixed). With Dearness Allowance at 60%, House Rent Allowance and Transport Allowance, a new entrant takes home roughly ₹3,52,140 in a Z-class town and ₹4,02,900 in a metro.
Entry salary breakdown (per month)
| City | Basic | DA 60% | HRA | TA + DA | Gross | NPS | In-hand* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X city (TPTA) | ₹2,25,000 | ₹1,35,000 | ₹67,500 | ₹11,520 | ₹4,39,020 | ₹36,000 | ₹4,02,900 |
| Y city | ₹2,25,000 | ₹1,35,000 | ₹45,000 | ₹5,760 | ₹4,10,760 | ₹36,000 | ₹3,74,640 |
| Z city | ₹2,25,000 | ₹1,35,000 | ₹22,500 | ₹5,760 | ₹3,88,260 | ₹36,000 | ₹3,52,140 |
*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 17
- Secretary to the Government of India
How pay grows at Level 17
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.
Frequently asked questions
What is the starting basic pay in Pay Level 17?
₹2,25,000 per month under the 7th CPC pay matrix.
What is the in-hand salary for Level 17?
At the entry cell with DA at 60%, gross pay is about ₹3,88,260–₹4,39,020 a month depending on the city, and in-hand pay after NPS is roughly ₹3,52,140–₹4,02,900 before income tax.
What is the maximum basic pay in Level 17?
₹2,25,000 (fixed pay).