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Level 18 salary in the 7th CPC
Group A · 1 cell · DA 60% from January 2026
Entry basic pay
₹2,50,000
Gross ₹4,86,520 in an X city
In-hand at entry (X city, NPS)
₹4,45,400
before income tax
Typical posts at level 18: Cabinet Secretary.
Entry salary breakdown
| Basic pay | ₹2,50,000 |
|---|---|
| Dearness Allowance (60%) | ₹1,50,000 |
| House Rent Allowance (30%) | ₹75,000 |
| Transport Allowance | ₹7,200 |
| DA on TA (60%) | ₹4,320 |
| Gross | ₹4,86,520 |
| NPS employee contribution (10%) | − ₹40,000 |
| CGEGIS (Group A) | − ₹120 |
| CGHS | − ₹1,000 |
| In-hand (before tax) | ₹4,45,400 |
Salary in every cell of level 18
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 | ₹2,50,000 | ₹4,86,520 | ₹4,55,760 | ₹4,30,760 | ₹4,45,400 |
Level 18 in the 8th Pay Commission
No fitment factor is official yet. At the scenarios being discussed, the level 18 entry pay of ₹2,50,000 would become:
| Fitment factor | New basic | Gross (X, DA 0%) |
|---|---|---|
| 1.92 | ₹4,80,000 | ₹6,02,400 |
| 2.08 | ₹5,20,000 | ₹6,52,000 |
| 2.28 | ₹5,70,000 | ₹7,14,000 |
| 2.57 | ₹6,42,500 | ₹8,03,900 |
| 2.86 | ₹7,15,000 | ₹8,93,800 |
Level 18 8th CPC pay matrix for every cell · Calculate with your own allowances
Frequently asked questions
What is the in-hand salary of level 18?
At the first cell (basic ₹2,50,000) in an X class city, gross salary is ₹4,86,520 and in-hand pay is about ₹4,45,400 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 18?
₹2,50,000, reached at cell 1.