If you are preparing for UPSSSC, UPPSC, UP Police, or any other Uttar Pradesh government job, understanding UP pay matrix is essential. It is the official structure used for determining salaries of state government employees in UP. It replaces the earlier pay band and grade pay system, thereby bringing more transparency and uniformity in salary calculations.
Understanding this Pay matrix of Uttar Pradesh helps candidates know what to expect and plan better for their government career in the state. From entry-level clerks to senior IAS officers, every post fits into a specific pay level with a well-defined starting salary. The system was implemented to simplify salary structure and to allow a standard method of salary progression across departments and posts.What is Uttar Pradesh Pay Matrix Table?
The table of UP Pay Matrix specifies pay levels and the starting basic pay for each level. Every post in the state government service is associated with a particular pay level that shows basic pay (first and last) of that post. This basic pay is used to calculate various allowances like DA, HRA, and others that are all used to find total salary.
Key Features of Uttar Pradesh Pay Matrix
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Pay levels range from Level 1 to Level 17 i.e. from low to high administrative roles / Group A to D.
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Grade pay has been removed and replaced by pay levels.
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Each level has a fixed starting basic pay.
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Salary progresses with annual increments or promotion to higher levels.
Uttar Pradesh Pay Matrix Level 1-17 of Pay Scales and their Common Posts
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Pay Level |
Pay Band |
Grade Pay (₹) |
Starting Basic Pay (₹) |
Common Posts |
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Level 1 |
5200-20200 |
1800 |
18000 |
Peon, Watchman |
|
Level 2 |
1900 |
19900 |
Junior Assistant,
Clerk |
|
|
Level 3 |
2000 |
21700 |
Typist, Store Keeper |
|
|
Level 4 |
2400 |
25500 |
Lab Assistant, Data
Entry Operator |
|
|
Level 5 |
2800 |
29200 |
Police Constable,
Lower Division Clerk |
|
|
Level 6 |
9300-34800 |
4200 |
35400 |
Senior Assistant, Tax
Assistant |
|
Level 7 |
4600 |
44900 |
Sub-Inspector,
Accountant, Auditor |
|
|
Level 8 |
4800 |
47600 |
Section Officer, Range
Forest Officer |
|
|
Level 9 |
5400 |
53100 |
Junior Engineer,
Assistant Engineer |
|
|
Level 10 |
15600-39100 |
5400 |
56100 |
BDO, Medical Officer |
|
Level 11 |
6600 |
67700 |
Senior Engineers,
Program Officers |
|
|
Level 12 |
7600 |
78800 |
Deputy Secretary,
Senior Group A posts |
|
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Level 13 |
37400-67000 |
8700 |
118500 |
Joint Director, Chief
Engineer |
|
Level 13A |
8900 |
131100 |
Additional Secretary |
|
|
Level 14 |
10000 |
144200 |
Secretary to
Government |
|
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Level 15 |
67000-79000 |
|
182200 |
Principal Secretary,
Director General |
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Level 16 |
75500-80000 |
|
205400 |
Chief Secretary,
Senior IAS level posts |
|
Level 17 |
80000 |
|
225000 |
Top Posts |
Note: Basic pay mentioned above is before addition of allowances.
- Level 1: 18000-56900 GP 1800
- Level 2: 19900-63200 GP 1900
- Level 3: 21700-69100 GP 2000
- Level 4: 25500-81100 GP 2400
- Level 5: 29200-92300 GP 2800
- Level 6: 35400-112400 GP 4200
- Level 7: 44900-142400 GP 4600
- Level 8: 47600-151100 GP 4800
- Level 9: 53100-167800 GP 5400
- Level 10: 56100-177500 GP 5400
- Level 11: 67700-208700 GP 6600
- Level 12: 78800-209200 GP 7600
- Level 13: 118500-214100 GP 8700
- Level 13A: 131100-216600 GP 8900
- Level 14: 144200-218200 GP 10000
- Level 15: 182200-224100
- Level 16: 205400-224400
- Level 17: 225000-225000
Salary Calculation Formula
Total Salary = Basic Pay + Dearness Allowance (DA) + House Rent Allowance (HRA) + Other Allowances
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Dearness Allowance (DA): 53% as of January 2025
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House Rent Allowance (HRA): Fixed amount depending on the level and city class (A/B/C)
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Other Allowances: Includes TA, medical, and fixed pay depending on department
You can calculate your estimated in-hand salary using our UP Govt Salary Calculator.
Allowances and Benefits
Apart from basic pay, government employees in Uttar Pradesh receive the following allowances:
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Dearness Allowance (DA)
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House Rent Allowance (HRA)
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Travel Allowance (TA)
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Medical Allowance
Post-specific and Special Pay allowance (based on department and role)
These allowances vary by level and location of posting.
Career Progression and Salary Growth
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Annual increments are given within the same pay level based on service and performance.
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Promotions shift the employee to a higher pay level.
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Salary increases significantly with promotion, experience, and DA revisions.
Full details of all basic pay increment in each level of UP Pay Matrix are available in pdf at link below. You can also use UP Govt Salary Calculator available on this website to estimate your salary based on your pay level and city.
Important link:
Download Uttar Pradesh (UP) Pay Matrix table - Click here
