7th Central Pay Commission (CPC)

7th Pay Commission Pay Level 2 Salary Structure 2026

Detailed breakdown of Grade Pay ₹1,900, entry basic pay of ₹19,900/month, allowances (DA 50%, HRA, TA), and estimated in-hand pay across X, Y, and Z class cities.

Grade Pay
₹1,900
Group 'C' Post
Starting Basic Pay
₹19,900
Scale: ₹19,900 – ₹63,200
In-Hand (Y-Class Town)
₹31,715
Gross: ₹35,180
In-Hand (X-Class Metro)
₹34,380
Gross: ₹37,845

📊 Pay Level 2 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 ₹19,900 ₹19,900 ₹19,900
Dearness Allowance (DA 50%) +₹9,950 +₹9,950 +₹9,950
House Rent Allowance (HRA) +₹5,970 +₹3,980 +₹1,990
Transport Allowance (TA + DA) +₹2,025 +₹1,350 +₹1,350
Gross Monthly Salary ₹37,845 ₹35,180 ₹33,190
NPS Employee (10% BP+DA) -₹2,985 -₹2,985 -₹2,985
CGHS, CGEGIS & PT -₹480 -₹480 -₹480
💵 In-Hand Net Monthly Pay ₹34,380 ₹31,715 ₹29,725

🏛️ Popular Government Posts Under Pay Level 2

Recruitments that fall under Pay Level 2 (Grade Pay ₹1,900) across Central Government ministries, Staff Selection Commission (SSC), Railways, and State PSCs include:

📌 Lower Division Clerk (LDC), Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA), Accounts Clerk, Constable

🔥 Active Government Jobs at Pay Level 2

National Centre for Communication Security

National Centre for Communication Security Recruitment...

💵 Salary: Level 2, Level 5, and Level 6 in pay matrix
📅 Last Date: 16 Nov 2026
National Council for Hotel Management and Catering Technology

NCHMCT Lower Division Clerk Recruitment 2026

💵 Salary: Pay Level 2 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix
📅 Last Date: 30 Nov 2026
Bhavnagar Municipal Corporation

Jamnagar Municipal Corporation Recruitment 2026 for 31...

💵 Salary: Pay Matrix Level 11: Rs. 67,700-2,08,700; Level 9: Rs. 53,100-1,67,800; Level 5: Rs. 29,200-92,300; Level 4: Rs. 25,500-81,100; Level 2: Rs. 19,900-63,200.
📅 Last Date: 17 Nov 2026
Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology (RGCB)

RGCB Technical Officer and Technical Assistant Recruitm...

💵 Salary: Pay Level 2 to Pay Level 7 of the 7th CPC, depending on the post
📅 Last Date: 14 Dec 2026
Kalakshetra Foundation

Kalakshetra Foundation Professor (Bharatanatyam) Recrui...

💵 Salary: Pay Level 22 (Rs. 56,100-1,77,500) in the 7th Pay Commission pay matrix of TN State Pay Scale
📅 Last Date: 23 Nov 2026
Kalakshetra Foundation

Kalakshetra Foundation Principal RDCFA Recruitment 2026

💵 Salary: Pay Level 25 (Rs. 59,300 - 1,87,700) in the VIIth Pay Commission pay matrix of the Tamil Nadu State pay scale.
📅 Last Date: 23 Nov 2026
National Institute of Technical Teachers Training and Research (NITTTR Chennai), Chennai, Tamil Nadu

NITTTR Chennai Recruitment 2026 for 12 Posts

💵 Salary: Pay Level 10 to Pay Level 2 depending on the post: Level 10 (Rs. 56,100–1,77,500), Level 6 (Rs. 35,400–1,12,400), Level 5 (Rs. 29,200–92,300), Level 4 (Rs. 25,500–81,100), Level 2 (Rs. 19,900–63,200).
📅 Last Date: 16 Nov 2026
Railway Recruitment Cell, Kharagpur

South Eastern Railway Sports Quota Recruitment 2026-27

💵 Salary: PB-1 Rs. 5,200-20,200 with Grade Pay Rs. 2,400/2,800 for Level 4/5, Rs. 1,900/2,000 for Level 2/3, and Rs. 1,800 for Level 1.
📅 Last Date: 30 Nov 2026
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions on Pay Level 2

What is the in-hand salary for 7th CPC Pay Level 2 in 2026?

For Pay Level 2 (Starting Basic ₹19,900), the estimated in-hand monthly salary is approximately ₹34,380 in X-Class Metro Cities, ₹31,715 in Y-Class Cities, and ₹29,725 in Z-Class Rural Areas after all statutory NPS and health deductions.

What is the Grade Pay and Basic Pay range for Pay Level 2?

Pay Level 2 corresponds to Grade Pay ₹1,900 (Group 'C'). The starting entry basic pay is ₹19,900 and progresses up to ₹63,200 per month.

Which government posts are recruited under Pay Level 2?

Common recruitments under Pay Level 2 include: Lower Division Clerk (LDC), Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA), Accounts Clerk, Constable.

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