7th Central Pay Commission (CPC)

7th Pay Commission Pay Level 13 Salary Structure 2026

Detailed breakdown of Grade Pay ₹8,700, entry basic pay of ₹123,100/month, allowances (DA 50%, HRA, TA), and estimated in-hand pay across X, Y, and Z class cities.

Grade Pay
₹8,700
Group 'A' Post
Starting Basic Pay
₹123,100
Scale: ₹123,100 – ₹215,900
In-Hand (Y-Class Town)
₹194,885
Gross: ₹214,670
In-Hand (X-Class Metro)
₹212,595
Gross: ₹232,380

📊 Pay Level 13 In-Hand Salary Comparison (X vs Y vs Z Cities)

Component X-City (Metro / 30% HRA) Y-City (Town / 20% HRA) Z-City (Rural / 10% HRA)
Basic Pay ₹123,100 ₹123,100 ₹123,100
Dearness Allowance (DA 50%) +₹61,550 +₹61,550 +₹61,550
House Rent Allowance (HRA) +₹36,930 +₹24,620 +₹12,310
Transport Allowance (TA + DA) +₹10,800 +₹5,400 +₹5,400
Gross Monthly Salary ₹232,380 ₹214,670 ₹202,360
NPS Employee (10% BP+DA) -₹18,465 -₹18,465 -₹18,465
CGHS, CGEGIS & PT -₹1,320 -₹1,320 -₹1,320
💵 In-Hand Net Monthly Pay ₹212,595 ₹194,885 ₹182,575

🏛️ Popular Government Posts Under Pay Level 13

Recruitments that fall under Pay Level 13 (Grade Pay ₹8,700) across Central Government ministries, Staff Selection Commission (SSC), Railways, and State PSCs include:

📌 Director, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), DIG, Chief Engineer

🔥 Active Government Jobs at Pay Level 13

Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Department of Health & Family Welfare (CHS Division) (MoHFW), New Delhi, Across India

MoHFW Recruitment 2026 for 3 Director Posts

💵 Salary: Level-13 and Level-14 of the pay matrix, depending on the post.
📅 Last Date: 22 Nov 2026
Rajmata Vijayaraje Scindia Krishi Vishwa Vidyalaya, Gwalior (M.P.)

RVSKVV Scientist, Senior Scientist and Chief Scientist...

💵 Salary: Pay Level 14A for Chief Scientist, Pay Level 13A for Senior Scientist, and Pay Level 10A for Scientist. Pre-revised scales mentioned in the notice are Rs. 37,400-67,000 + AGP 10,000; Rs. 37,400-67,000 + AGP 9,000; and Rs. 15,600-39,100 + AGP 6,000 respect
📅 Last Date: 16 Nov 2026
Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC)

ESIC Medical College and Hospital Ranchi Faculty Recrui...

💵 Salary: Professor: Rs. 1,23,100/- per month (Level 13, 7th CPC); Associate Professor: Rs. 78,800/- per month (Level 12, 7th CPC); Assistant Professor: Rs. 67,700/- per month (Level 11, 7th CPC); Senior Resident: Rs. 67,700/- per month (Level 11, 7th CPC), plus ap
📅 Last Date: 02 Nov 2026
Indian Institute of Management Bodh Gaya

IIM Bodh Gaya Faculty Recruitment 2026 for Professor, A...

💵 Salary: 7th CPC pay scales for faculty posts: Professor Level 14A, Associate Professor Level 13A2, Assistant Professor Grade I Level 13A1/12, Assistant Professor Grade II Level 11/10. Senior Consultant (Academics) up to Rs. 1,50,000 per month consolidated.
📅 Last Date: 18 Nov 2026
Ministry of Textiles, Government of India (National Technical Textiles Mission)

Ministry of Textiles NTTM Deputation Recruitment 2026 f...

💵 Salary: Joint Mission Director: Pay Matrix Level 13/13A. Deputy Mission Director: Pay Matrix Level 11 as per 7th CPC.
📅 Last Date: 26 Dec 2026
Centre for DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics (CDFD), Hyderabad, Telangana

CDFD Recruitment 2026 for Scientist V, IV and III

💵 Salary: Scientist V: Level 13 (Rs. 1,23,100); Scientist IV: Level 12 (Rs. 78,800); Scientist III: Level 11 (Rs. 67,700).
📅 Last Date: 31 Dec 2026
Information and Library Network Centre (An Inter University Centre of University Grants Commission)

INFLIBNET Recruitment 2026 for Scientist-E, Scientist-B...

💵 Salary: Pay Level 13 for Scientist-E, Pay Level 10 for Scientist-B, and Pay Level 6 for Senior Assistant/Office Assistant-II, plus usual allowances as per Government of India rules.
📅 Last Date: 20 Nov 2026
Competition Commission of India (CCI)

Competition Commission of India Recruitment 2026 for 12...

💵 Salary: Pay Level 10 to Pay Level 13A under the 7th CPC, depending on the post. Basic pay ranges from Rs. 56,100 to Rs. 1,31,100, plus DA, HRA, Transport Allowance and other admissible benefits.
📅 Last Date: 24 Dec 2026
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions on Pay Level 13

What is the in-hand salary for 7th CPC Pay Level 13 in 2026?

For Pay Level 13 (Starting Basic ₹123,100), the estimated in-hand monthly salary is approximately ₹212,595 in X-Class Metro Cities, ₹194,885 in Y-Class Cities, and ₹182,575 in Z-Class Rural Areas after all statutory NPS and health deductions.

What is the Grade Pay and Basic Pay range for Pay Level 13?

Pay Level 13 corresponds to Grade Pay ₹8,700 (Group 'A'). The starting entry basic pay is ₹123,100 and progresses up to ₹215,900 per month.

Which government posts are recruited under Pay Level 13?

Common recruitments under Pay Level 13 include: Director, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), DIG, Chief Engineer.

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