7th Pay Hierarchy Table for Pay Level 10: Updated 2026 with Salary Structure

केंद्रीय सरकारी कर्मचारियों के लिए 7वें वेतन आयोग का पे लेवल 10 – लेटेस्ट सैलरी स्ट्रक्चर (2026)

The 7th Pay Commission introduced a simplified Pay Matrix System for all Central Government employees. Among these, Pay Level 10 (Grade Pay 5400) is one of the most important levels, covering Group A entry-level posts, engineering services, audit & accounts services, and various officer-level roles.

With the latest 60% Dearness Allowance (DA), the total gross salary for Pay Level 10 has increased significantly. This article provides a complete breakdown of:

• Full 40-stage Pay Matrix for Pay Level 10
• Latest DA @ 60%
• HRA for X, Y, Z cities
• Transport Allowance (TPTA)
• Total salary structure for Level 10 officers

What is 7th CPC Pay Level 10?

Pay Level 10 corresponds to the earlier Grade Pay 5400 (PB-3) under the 6th CPC. This level is applicable to officers in Group A and senior Group B posts.

Starting Basic Pay: ₹56,100
Maximum Basic Pay: ₹1,77,500
Annual Increment: 3% (movement to next cell)

Common posts in Pay Level 10 include:

• Assistant Section Officer (after promotion)
• Assistant Audit Officer
• Assistant Executive Engineer
• Superintendent & Senior Administrative roles
• Entry-level Group A Technical/Engineering officers

7th CPC Pay Level 10 – Full 40 Stages Pay Matrix

Stage	Basic Pay (₹)
1	56,100
2	57,800
3	59,600
4	61,400
5	63,200
6	65,100
7	67,100
8	69,100
9	71,100
10	73,200
11	75,400
12	77,600
13	79,900
14	82,300
15	84,700
16	87,200
17	89,700
18	92,300
19	95,000
20	97,700
21	1,00,500
22	1,03,400
23	1,06,400
24	1,09,400
25	1,12,500
26	1,15,700
27	1,19,000
28	1,22,400
29	1,25,900
30	1,29,500
31	1,33,200
32	1,37,000
33	1,40,900
34	1,44,900
35	1,49,000
36	1,53,200
37	1,57,500
38	1,61,900
39	1,66,400
40	1,71,000

Latest Dearness Allowance (DA) @ 60%

Dearness Allowance compensates Central Government employees for inflation. As of the latest revision, DA is fixed at 60% of Basic Pay.

DA Calculation for Starting Pay ₹56,100:

Component	Amount (₹)
Basic Pay	56,100
DA @ 60%	33,660
Total (Basic + DA)	89,760

House Rent Allowance (HRA) – X, Y, Z Cities

HRA rates automatically increase when DA crosses 50%. Current rates:

• X-Class Cities (30%) – Metro cities
• Y-Class Cities (20%) – Large cities
• Z-Class Cities (10%) – Smaller towns

HRA Calculation for Basic ₹56,100:

City Category	HRA Rate	HRA Amount (₹)
X	30%	16,830
Y	20%	11,220
Z	10%	5,610

Transport Allowance (TPTA) for Pay Level 10

The TPTA allowance depends on the classification of the city. DA is also added to TPTA.

City Class	Base TPTA (₹)	DA @ 60% (₹)	Total TPTA (₹)
X-Class	7,200	4,320	11520
Y/Z Class	3,600	2,160	5760

Total Monthly Salary for Pay Level 10 (Starting Basic ₹56,100)

X-Class City (Metro)

Basic Pay	56,100
DA @ 60%	33,660
HRA @ 30%	16,830
TA	7,200
DA on TA	4,320
Total Gross Salary	118,110

Y Class & TPTA

Basic Pay	56,100
DA @ 60%	33,660
HRA @ 20%	11,220
TA	7,200
DA on TA	4,320
Total Gross Salary	112,500

Y-Class City

Basic Pay	56,100
DA @ 60%	33,660
HRA @ 20%	11,220
TA	3,600
DA on TA	2,160
Total Gross Salary	106,740

Z-Class City

Basic Pay	56,100
DA @ 60%	33,660
HRA @ 10%	5,610
TA	3,600
DA on TA	2,160
Total Gross Salary	101,130

Other Allowances for Pay Level 10

Employees in Pay Level 10 may also receive:

• Children Education Allowance (CEA)
• Special Duty Allowance
• Non-Practicing Allowance (for medical officers)
• Risk/Hardship Allowance (department-specific)
• Deputation Allowance
• Dress Allowance

The 7th Pay Commission Pay Level 10 offers a strong salary structure with predictable increments and significant allowances. With the latest 60% DA revision, employees in Level 10 now receive a compensation package exceeding ₹1 lakh per month even in non-metro cities.