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Government job salary by post
Starting pay of popular central government posts at DA 60%, worked out from the pay level in each recruitment notice. Tap a post for the full breakdown, the pay in every city class and the 8th CPC estimate.
SSC exams
Railways
Police and CAPF
Teachers
Civil services
| Post or exam | Level | In-hand at start |
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| IAS | 10 | ₹1,01,964 |
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| IPS | 10 | ₹1,01,964 |
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Other departments
In-hand pay at the first cell of the level in an X class city (Delhi for Delhi Police), after NPS, CGEGIS and income tax under the new regime. It is lower in Y and Z cities. Find any level in the pay matrix.
Frequently asked questions
Which government job has the highest salary?
Among posts filled by open exams, the civil services (IAS, IPS, IFS) start highest at level 10, ₹56,100 basic pay, and go up to ₹2,50,000 for the Cabinet Secretary. Among SSC exams, CGL posts at levels 7 and 8 pay the most.
Why is in-hand salary different in each city?
House Rent Allowance is 30%, 20% or 10% of basic pay in X, Y and Z class cities, and transport allowance is higher in 19 big cities. Basic pay and DA are the same everywhere.