7th CPC pay matrix · DA 60% from 1 January 2026
Pay Level 3 salary: ₹36,268–₹43,488 in-hand
Pay Level 3 starts at a basic pay of ₹21,700 and rises to ₹69,100 over 40 annual increments. With Dearness Allowance at 60%, House Rent Allowance and Transport Allowance, a new entrant takes home roughly ₹36,268 in a Z-class town and ₹43,488 in a metro.
Entry salary breakdown (per month)
| City | Basic | DA 60% | HRA | TA + DA | Gross | NPS | In-hand* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X city (TPTA) | ₹21,700 | ₹13,020 | ₹6,510 | ₹5,760 | ₹46,990 | ₹3,472 | ₹43,488 |
| Y city | ₹21,700 | ₹13,020 | ₹4,340 | ₹2,880 | ₹41,940 | ₹3,472 | ₹38,438 |
| Z city | ₹21,700 | ₹13,020 | ₹2,170 | ₹2,880 | ₹39,770 | ₹3,472 | ₹36,268 |
*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 3
- Constable GD in CAPFs, SSF & Assam Rifles (SSC GD)
- Railway Trains Clerk
Level 3 pay matrix (all cells)
How pay grows at Level 3
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.