7th CPC pay matrix · DA 60% from 1 January 2026
Pay Level 7 salary: ₹71,966–₹83,826 in-hand
Pay Level 7 starts at a basic pay of ₹44,900 and rises to ₹1,42,400 over 40 annual increments. With Dearness Allowance at 60%, House Rent Allowance and Transport Allowance, a new entrant takes home roughly ₹71,966 in a Z-class town and ₹83,826 in a metro.
Entry salary breakdown (per month)
| City | Basic | DA 60% | HRA | TA + DA | Gross | NPS | In-hand* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X city (TPTA) | ₹44,900 | ₹26,940 | ₹13,470 | ₹5,760 | ₹91,070 | ₹7,184 | ₹83,826 |
| Y city | ₹44,900 | ₹26,940 | ₹8,980 | ₹2,880 | ₹83,700 | ₹7,184 | ₹76,456 |
| Z city | ₹44,900 | ₹26,940 | ₹4,490 | ₹2,880 | ₹79,210 | ₹7,184 | ₹71,966 |
*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 7
- Assistant Section Officer (SSC CGL)
- Inspector — Income Tax / Central Excise / Preventive Officer (SSC CGL)
Level 7 pay matrix (all cells)
How pay grows at Level 7
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.