Here you can check 7th CPC Pay Matrix Level 6 to 9 of Pay band 2, that includes basic pay, total and net salary 2025 structure, posts and increment table. Various posts that comes under these levels includes Junior Engineer, Primary Teacher etc.
7th Central Pay Commission introduced a simplified and transparent pay structure through Pay Matrix Table. Among the mid-tier levels, Pay Matrix Levels 6, 7, 8 and 9 are some of the most commonly held positions across central government departments. These levels correspond to Grade Pay 4200, 4600, 4800 and 5400 respectively under old 6th CPC structure.
Here, we have given full details on each level of Pay Band 2 about their basic pay, salary components, posts covered, and increments. You can check Level 1-5 Salary & Basic Pay details here.
Pay Band: 2
Equivalent 6th CPC Pay band 2: 9300-34800
Yearly Increment: ~3% of Basic pay
Current Allowance rates used:
- Dearness Allowance: 55% of Basic pay
- HRA: 27% for X cities, ₹18% for Y and 9% for class Z areas
- Transport Allowance Rules: ₹3600 + DA for X cities, ₹1800 + DA for Y/Z for Level 6 to 8 and ₹7200 + DA for X cities, ₹13600 + DA for Y/Z for Level 9. DA on TA is calculated at 55% of TA.
7th CPC Level 6 - Grade Pay 4200 (Basic Pay ₹35400-112400)
Common Posts under Level 6:
- Junior Engineer (JE)
- Accountant
- Auditor
- Assistant Section Officer
- Central Secretariat posts
- Primary Teacher in KVS/NVS Schools
Level 6 Salary 2025 Calculation (as of January 2025 - 55% DA):
X Class City:- Basic Pay: ₹35400
- DA @55%: ₹19470, HRA @27%: ₹9558, TA: ₹3600+1980 = ₹5580
- Total Salary: ₹35400 + 19470 + 9558 + 5580 = ₹70008
- NPS (10% of Basic + DA): ₹5487
- In-hand Salary: ₹69908-5487 = ₹64521
- Basic Pay: ₹35400
- Dearness Allowance (DA) @55%: ₹19470, HRA @18%: ₹6372, Transport Allowance (TA)+DA on TA: ₹1800 + ₹990 = ₹2790
- Total Salary: ₹35400 + ₹19470 + ₹6372 + ₹2790 = ₹64032
- Deductions - NPS: ₹5487
- In-hand Salary: ₹64032-5487 = ₹58545
- Basic Pay: ₹35400
- DA @55%: ₹19470, HRA @9%: ₹3186, TA: ₹1800 + ₹990 = ₹2790
- Total Salary: ₹35400 +19470 +3186+2790 = ₹60846
- NPS deductions: ₹5487
- In-hand Salary: ₹60846-5487 = ₹55359
Level 6 Basic Pay Annual Increments:
- 35400
- 36500
- 37600
- 38700
- 39900
- 41100
- 42300
- 43600
- 44900
- 46200
- 47600
- 49000
- 50500
- 52000
- 53600
- 55200
- 56900
- 58600
- 60400
- 62200
- 64100
- 66000
- 68000
- 70000
- 72100
- 74300
- 76500
- 78800
- 81200
- 83600
- 86100
- 88700
- 91400
- 94100
- 96900
- 99800
- 102800
- 105900
- 109100
- 112400
7th CPC Level 7 - Grade Pay 4600 (Basic Pay ₹44900-142400)
Common Posts under Level 7:
- Income Tax Inspector
- Assistant Enforcement Officer (ED/CBI)
- Sub-Inspector in CBI
- Section Officer
- Staff Nurse in government hospitals
- Senior Accountant
Level 7 Salary 2025 Calculation:
X Class City:- Basic Pay: ₹44900
- DA @55%: ₹24695
- HRA @27%: ₹12123
- TA: ₹3600 + ₹1980 = ₹5580
- Total Salary: ₹44900 +24695+12123+5580 = ₹87298
- NPS deduction (10% of Basic + DA): ₹6959
- In-hand Salary: ₹87298-6959 = ₹80339
- Basic Pay: ₹44900
- DA @55%: ₹24695
- HRA @18%: ₹8082
- TA: ₹1800 + ₹990 = ₹2790
- Total Salary: ₹44900 + 24695 + ₹8082 + ₹2790 = ₹80467
- NPS deduction: ₹6959
- In-hand Salary: ₹80467-6959 = ₹73508
- Basic Pay: ₹44900
- DA @55%: ₹24695
- HRA @9%: ₹4041
- TA + DA on TA: ₹1800 + ₹990 = ₹2790
- Total Salary: ₹44900 +24695 + 4041+2790 = ₹76426
- NPS deductions: ₹6959
- In-hand Salary: ₹76426-6959 = ₹69467
Level 7 Basic Pay Annual Increments:
- 44900
- 46200
- 47600
- 49000
- 50500
- 52000
- 53600
- 55200
- 56900
- 58600
- 60400
- 62200
- 64100
- 66000
- 68000
- 70000
- 72100
- 74300
- 76500
- 78800
- 81200
- 83600
- 86100
- 88700
- 91400
- 94100
- 96900
- 99800
- 102800
- 105900
- 109100
- 112400
- 115800
- 119300
- 122900
- 126600
- 130400
- 134300
- 138300
- 142400
7th CPC Level 8 - Grade Pay 4800 (Basic Pay ₹47600-151100)
Common Posts under Level 8:
- Assistant Audit Officer (AAO)
- Superintendent (Customs/Excise)
- Protocol Officer
- Assistant Accounts Officer
- Assistant Section Officer (Level 8 cadre)
- Group B Gazetted officers in ministries
Level 8 Salary 2025 Calculation:
X Class City:- Basic Pay: ₹47600
- DA @55%: ₹26180, HRA @27%: ₹12852, TA: ₹3600 + 1980 = ₹5580
- Total Salary: ₹47600+26180+12852+5580 = ₹92212
- NPS = ₹7378
- Net In-hand Salary: ₹92212-7378 = ₹84834
- Basic Pay: ₹47600
- DA @55% = ₹26180, HRA @18% = ₹8568 , TA: ₹1800 + 990 = ₹2790
- Total Salary: ₹47600+26180+8568+2790 = ₹85138
- NPS deduction: ₹7378
- Net In-hand Salary: ₹85138-7378 = ₹77760
- Basic Pay: ₹47600
- DA @55%: ₹26180, HRA @9%: ₹4284, TA: ₹1800 + 990 = ₹2790
- Total Salary: ₹47600 + 26180 + 4284 + 2790 = ₹80854
- NPS: ₹7378
- Net In-hand Salary: ₹80854-7378 = ₹73476
Level 8 Annual Increments in Basic pay:
- 47600
- 49000
- 50500
- 52000
- 53600
- 55200
- 56900
- 58600
- 60400
- 62200
- 64100
- 66000
- 68000
- 70000
- 72100
- 74300
- 76500
- 78800
- 81200
- 83600
- 86100
- 88700
- 91400
- 94100
- 96900
- 99800
- 102800
- 105900
- 109100
- 112400
- 115800
- 119300
- 122900
- 126600
- 130400
- 134300
- 138300
- 142400
- 146700
- 151100
7th CPC Level 9 - Grade Pay 5400 (Basic Pay 53100-167800)
- Pay Scale (7th CPC): Level 9 ₹53100 - ₹167800
- Grade Pay Equivalent (6th CPC): ₹5400 in PB-2
Common Posts under Level 9:
- Assistant Accounts Officer (after MACP or promotion)
- Assistant Audit Officer (with MACP)
- Superintendent of Customs (after promotion)
- Technical Supervisors in CPWD, BRO, MES, etc.
- Group B Gazetted officers in Central Ministries
Level 9 Salary 2025 Calculation:
- Basic Pay = ₹53100
- Allowances: DA = ₹29205, HRA = ₹14337, TA + DA on TA: ₹7200 + 3960 = ₹11160
- Total Salary: 53100 + 29205 + 14337 + 11160 = ₹107802
- Deduction NPS = ₹8231
- In-hand Salary = 107802 − 8231 = ₹99571
- Basic Pay = ₹53100
- Allowances: DA = ₹29205, HRA = ₹9558, TA + DA on TA = ₹3600 + 1980 = ₹5580
- Gross Salary: 53100 + 29205 + 9558 + 5580 = ₹97443
- Deduction NPS = ₹8231
- In-hand Salary: 97443 − 8231 = ₹89212
- Basic Pay = ₹53100
- Allowances: DA = ₹29205, HRA = ₹4779, TA + DA on TA = ₹3600 + 1980 = ₹5580
- Total Salary: 53100 + 29205 + 4779 + 5580 = ₹92664
- Deduction - NPS: ₹8231
- In-hand Salary: 92664 − 8231 = ₹84433
Level 9 Annual Increments in Basic pay:
- 53100
- 54700
- 56300
- 58000
- 59700
- 61500
- 63300
- 65200
- 67200
- 69200
- 71300
- 73400
- 75600
- 77900
- 80200
- 82600
- 85100
- 87700
- 90300
- 93003
- 95800
- 98700
- 101700
- 104800
- 107900
- 111100
- 114400
- 117800
- 121300
- 124900
- 128600
- 132500
- 136500
- 140600
- 144800
- 149100
- 153600
- 158200
- 162900
- 167800
Features of Pay Matrix Levels 6-8
- Gazetted Status: Many posts at Level 9 and Level 8 are considered Group B Gazetted.
- Promotion Path: Promotion to one level higher is done through departmental exams or seniority.
- MACP Upgrades: After 10, 20, and 30 years of service without promotion