7th Central Pay Commission Verified 7th CPC
₹1,04,326 / mo
Estimated Net In-Hand Bank Credit (Class X Metro City)
7th CPC Base Basic ₹56,100
Applicable Posts Level 10 Cadre
Current DA Rate 53% of Basic
Mandatory NPS / UPS ₹8,583
Cadre Information

Roles & Designations

Group A Gazetted Officers, UPSC Civil Services (IAS/IPS/IRS/IFS Probationers), Assistant Commissioner, Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM), Scientist C

Baseline Authority: UPSC Civil Services Gazette Pay Rules & 7th CPC Level 10 Schedule

Official Government Source: https://doe.gov.in/7th-cpc-report

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Verified 7th CPC Matrix

Pay Level 10 (Entry Basic ₹56,100) Salary Breakdown

Official monthly earnings, allowances, and statutory deductions for central government employees.

Monthly Earnings by City Classification (X, Y, Z)

Component Class X (Metros) Class Y (Tier-2) Class Z (Rural/Other)
Basic Pay (Level 10, Cell 1) ₹56,100 ₹56,100 ₹56,100
Dearness Allowance (DA @ 53%) ₹29,733 ₹29,733 ₹29,733
House Rent Allowance (HRA) ₹16,830 (30%) ₹11,220 (20%) ₹5,610 (10%)
Transport Allowance (TA + DA on TA) ₹11,016 ₹5,508 ₹5,508
Total Gross Monthly Salary ₹1,13,679 ₹1,02,561 ₹96,951

Mandatory Government Deductions

Deduction Item Statutory Rule Monthly Amount
National Pension System (NPS) / UPS 10% of (Basic + DA) ₹8,583
Central Govt Health Scheme (CGHS) Standard Medical Contribution ₹650
CGEGIS Insurance Scheme Group Insurance Scheme ₹120
Net In-Hand Bank Credit (Class X City) Bank Credit ₹1,04,326

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the starting salary of an IAS officer or Assistant Commissioner?

The starting basic pay is ₹56,100. In a metro posting (Class X), gross salary is ₹1,13,679 per month. Net monthly bank credit after mandatory NPS, tax TDS, and welfare deductions is approximately ₹95,000 to ₹98,000.