7th Central Pay Commission (CPC)

7th Pay Commission Pay Level 5 Salary Structure 2026

Detailed breakdown of Grade Pay ₹2,800, entry basic pay of ₹29,200/month, allowances (DA 50%, HRA, TA), and estimated in-hand pay across X, Y, and Z class cities.

Grade Pay
₹2,800
Group 'C' Post
Starting Basic Pay
₹29,200
Scale: ₹29,200 – ₹92,300
In-Hand (Y-Class Town)
₹47,480
Gross: ₹52,340
In-Hand (X-Class Metro)
₹53,100
Gross: ₹57,960

📊 Pay Level 5 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 ₹29,200 ₹29,200 ₹29,200
Dearness Allowance (DA 50%) +₹14,600 +₹14,600 +₹14,600
House Rent Allowance (HRA) +₹8,760 +₹5,840 +₹2,920
Transport Allowance (TA + DA) +₹5,400 +₹2,700 +₹2,700
Gross Monthly Salary ₹57,960 ₹52,340 ₹49,420
NPS Employee (10% BP+DA) -₹4,380 -₹4,380 -₹4,380
CGHS, CGEGIS & PT -₹480 -₹480 -₹480
💵 In-Hand Net Monthly Pay ₹53,100 ₹47,480 ₹44,560

🏛️ Popular Government Posts Under Pay Level 5

Recruitments that fall under Pay Level 5 (Grade Pay ₹2,800) across Central Government ministries, Staff Selection Commission (SSC), Railways, and State PSCs include:

📌 Senior Clerk cum Typist, Junior Accountant, Auditor (Junior), Goods Guard, Head Clerk

🔥 Active Government Jobs at Pay Level 5

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
Directorate of Lighthouses and Lightships

Directorate of Lighthouses & Lightships Technician (Die...

💵 Salary: Pay Level-5 (Rs. 29,200-92,300)
📅 Last Date: 23 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
Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board (GSSSB)

Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board Food Safety...

💵 Salary: Fixed pay of Rs. 40,800 per month for the first five years, then Rs. 29,200 – 92,300 (Level-5)
📅 Last Date: 10 Nov 2026
Directorate of Lighthouses and Lightships

Directorate of Lighthouses and Lightships Technician (E...

💵 Salary: Level-05 (Rs. 29,200-92,300) as per 7th CPC
📅 Last Date: 08 Dec 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
Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC)

UPPSC RO ARO Recruitment 2026 for 501 Posts

💵 Salary: Pay scale ranges from Level 5 to Level 8 (Rs. 29,200 - Rs. 1,51,100) depending on the post
📅 Last Date: 26 Nov 2026
Sainik School Tilaiya

Sainik School Tilaiya Recruitment 2026 for TGT, Music T...

💵 Salary: TGT posts: Rs. 44,900 per month fixed; Music Teacher and Craft & Workshop Instructor: Rs. 29,200 per month fixed; Medical Officer: Rs. 70,000 per month fixed; Quartermaster: Pay Level-5.
📅 Last Date: 17 Nov 2026
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions on Pay Level 5

What is the in-hand salary for 7th CPC Pay Level 5 in 2026?

For Pay Level 5 (Starting Basic ₹29,200), the estimated in-hand monthly salary is approximately ₹53,100 in X-Class Metro Cities, ₹47,480 in Y-Class Cities, and ₹44,560 in Z-Class Rural Areas after all statutory NPS and health deductions.

What is the Grade Pay and Basic Pay range for Pay Level 5?

Pay Level 5 corresponds to Grade Pay ₹2,800 (Group 'C'). The starting entry basic pay is ₹29,200 and progresses up to ₹92,300 per month.

Which government posts are recruited under Pay Level 5?

Common recruitments under Pay Level 5 include: Senior Clerk cum Typist, Junior Accountant, Auditor (Junior), Goods Guard, Head Clerk.

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