Home › Govt salary › Pay matrix › Level 15
Level 15 salary in the 7th CPC
Group A · 8 cells · DA 60% from January 2026
Typical posts at level 15: Higher Administrative Grade (Additional Secretary, Additional Director General).
Entry salary breakdown
| Basic pay | ₹1,82,200 |
|---|---|
| Dearness Allowance (60%) | ₹1,09,320 |
| House Rent Allowance (30%) | ₹54,660 |
| Transport Allowance | ₹7,200 |
| DA on TA (60%) | ₹4,320 |
| Gross | ₹3,57,700 |
| NPS employee contribution (10%) | − ₹29,152 |
| CGEGIS (Group A) | − ₹120 |
| CGHS | − ₹1,000 |
| In-hand (before tax) | ₹3,27,428 |
Salary in every cell of level 15
Gross pay with HRA at 30% (X), 20% (Y) and 10% (Z), and in-hand pay in an X city after NPS, CGEGIS and CGHS (before income tax).
| Cell | Basic | Gross X | Gross Y | Gross Z | In-hand X |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ₹1,82,200 | ₹3,57,700 | ₹3,33,720 | ₹3,15,500 | ₹3,27,428 |
| 2 | ₹1,87,700 | ₹3,68,150 | ₹3,43,620 | ₹3,24,850 | ₹3,36,998 |
| 3 | ₹1,93,300 | ₹3,78,790 | ₹3,53,700 | ₹3,34,370 | ₹3,46,742 |
| 4 | ₹1,99,100 | ₹3,89,810 | ₹3,64,140 | ₹3,44,230 | ₹3,56,834 |
| 5 | ₹2,05,100 | ₹4,01,210 | ₹3,74,940 | ₹3,54,430 | ₹3,67,274 |
| 6 | ₹2,11,300 | ₹4,12,990 | ₹3,86,100 | ₹3,64,970 | ₹3,78,062 |
| 7 | ₹2,17,600 | ₹4,24,960 | ₹3,97,440 | ₹3,75,680 | ₹3,89,024 |
| 8 | ₹2,24,100 | ₹4,37,310 | ₹4,09,140 | ₹3,86,730 | ₹4,00,334 |
Level 15 in the 8th Pay Commission
No fitment factor is official yet. At the scenarios being discussed, the level 15 entry pay of ₹1,82,200 would become:
| Fitment factor | New basic | Gross (X, DA 0%) |
|---|---|---|
| 1.92 | ₹3,49,824 | ₹4,40,982 |
| 2.08 | ₹3,78,976 | ₹4,77,130 |
| 2.28 | ₹4,15,416 | ₹5,22,316 |
| 2.57 | ₹4,68,254 | ₹5,87,835 |
| 2.86 | ₹5,21,092 | ₹6,53,354 |
Level 15 8th CPC pay matrix for every cell · Calculate with your own allowances
Frequently asked questions
What is the in-hand salary of level 15?
At the first cell (basic ₹1,82,200) in an X class city, gross salary is ₹3,57,700 and in-hand pay is about ₹3,27,428 after NPS, CGEGIS and CGHS, before income tax. It is lower in Y and Z cities because HRA and TA are lower.
What is the maximum basic pay in level 15?
₹2,24,100, reached at cell 8.