7th CPC pay matrix · DA 60% from 1 January 2026
Pay Level 6 salary: ₹57,336–₹67,296 in-hand
Pay Level 6 starts at a basic pay of ₹35,400 and rises to ₹1,12,400 over 40 annual increments. With Dearness Allowance at 60%, House Rent Allowance and Transport Allowance, a new entrant takes home roughly ₹57,336 in a Z-class town and ₹67,296 in a metro.
Entry salary breakdown (per month)
| City | Basic | DA 60% | HRA | TA + DA | Gross | NPS | In-hand* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X city (TPTA) | ₹35,400 | ₹21,240 | ₹10,620 | ₹5,760 | ₹73,020 | ₹5,664 | ₹67,296 |
| Y city | ₹35,400 | ₹21,240 | ₹7,080 | ₹2,880 | ₹66,600 | ₹5,664 | ₹60,876 |
| Z city | ₹35,400 | ₹21,240 | ₹3,540 | ₹2,880 | ₹63,060 | ₹5,664 | ₹57,336 |
*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 6
- Junior Engineer (SSC JE)
- Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police & CAPFs (SSC CPO)
- Railway Station Master (RRB NTPC)
Level 6 pay matrix (all cells)
How pay grows at Level 6
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.