What is the starting salary for Level 6 in 7th CPC?

The entry-level basic pay for Level 6 under the 7th CPC is ₹35,400 per month (Cell 1). With DA at 60%, the basic + DA comes to ₹56,640.

What is the in-hand salary for Level 6 in 2026?

For a Level 6 employee at entry pay (₹35,400) posted in an X-class city with DA at 60%, the approximate in-hand salary is around ₹61,596 per month after NPS deduction. This varies based on city class, additional allowances, and deductions.

What will Level 6 salary be after 8th CPC?

Under the projected 8th CPC (fitment factor 1.92×), the entry pay for Level 6 would rise from ₹35,400 to approximately ₹67,968. DA resets to 0% as it merges into the new basic pay. The overall in-hand salary is expected to increase by 20-25%.

Which posts come under Level 6?

Level 6 covers the following posts and designations: Senior Auditor, Accountant, Steno Grade II, DEO. This is a Group B level. The 6th CPC equivalent was Grade Pay ₹4,200 in PB-2 (₹9,300–₹34,800).

How much is Level 6 HRA in X, Y, and Z class city?

At entry pay ₹35,400: X-city HRA (30%) = ₹10,620/month, Y-city HRA (20%) = ₹7,080/month, Z-city HRA (10%) = ₹3,540/month. These rates apply after DA crossed 50%.

What is the maximum basic pay in Level 6?

The maximum basic pay at Level 6 is ₹1,12,400 (Cell 40). This is reached after 39 annual increments of approximately 3% each, representing roughly 39 years of service at this level.

Level 6 — Group B Salary Breakdown

Complete pay matrix, in-hand salary calculator, and 8th CPC projection for Level 6 employees (Senior Auditor, Accountant, Steno Grade II, DEO).

Entry Pay

₹35,400

Max Pay

₹1,12,400

Increments

8th CPC Entry (Est.)

₹67,968

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Level 6 Pay Matrix — All 40 Increments

Index	7th CPC Basic Pay (₹)	8th CPC Projected (₹)
1(Entry)	₹35,400	₹67,968
2	₹36,500	₹70,080
3	₹37,600	₹72,192
4	₹38,700	₹74,304
5	₹39,900	₹76,608
6	₹41,100	₹78,912
7	₹42,300	₹81,216
8	₹43,600	₹83,712
9	₹44,900	₹86,208
10	₹46,200	₹88,704
11	₹47,600	₹91,392
12	₹49,000	₹94,080
13	₹50,500	₹96,960
14	₹52,000	₹99,840
15	₹53,600	₹1,02,912
16	₹55,200	₹1,05,984
17	₹56,900	₹1,09,248
18	₹58,600	₹1,12,512
19	₹60,400	₹1,15,968
20	₹62,200	₹1,19,424
21(Mid)	₹64,100	₹1,23,072
22	₹66,000	₹1,26,720
23	₹68,000	₹1,30,560
24	₹70,000	₹1,34,400
25	₹72,100	₹1,38,432
26	₹74,300	₹1,42,656
27	₹76,500	₹1,46,880
28	₹78,800	₹1,51,296
29	₹81,200	₹1,55,904
30	₹83,600	₹1,60,512
31	₹86,100	₹1,65,312
32	₹88,700	₹1,70,304
33	₹91,400	₹1,75,488
34	₹94,100	₹1,80,672
35	₹96,900	₹1,86,048
36	₹99,800	₹1,91,616
37	₹1,02,800	₹1,97,376
38	₹1,05,900	₹2,03,328
39	₹1,09,100	₹2,09,472
40	₹1,12,400	₹2,15,808

Each row ≈ 3% annual increment (granted every 1 July). 8th CPC values use estimated fitment factor of 1.92×.View full Pay Matrix (all levels) →

Level 6 In-Hand Salary Calculator

Basic Pay (Cell)

City Category

DA Rate (%)

NPS

Earnings (7th CPC)

Basic Pay₹35,400

DA (60%)₹21,240

HRA (30%)₹10,620

TA₹3,600

DA on TA₹2,160

Gross Salary₹73,020

Deductions

NPS (10%)−₹5,664

CGHS−₹450

Income Tax (est.)−₹0

Total Deductions₹6,114

Net In-Hand Salary (Monthly)

₹66,906

Annual CTC (incl. employer NPS): ₹9,71,400

8th CPC Projected In-Hand

₹83,745

+25% increase

Approximate calculation using X-city rates, DA 60%, TA for higher TPTA cities. Actual salary may vary based on other allowances/deductions. Use the full CPC Calculator for a precise breakdown.

8th CPC Salary Projection for Level 6

Component	7th CPC (Current)	8th CPC (Projected)
Basic Pay	₹35,400	₹67,968
DA	60% (₹21,240)	0% (merged)
HRA (X-city)	30% (₹10,620)	~24% (₹16,312)
Gross (approx)	₹67,260	₹84,280
NPS Deduction	₹5,664	₹6,797
Net In-Hand (approx)	₹61,596	₹77,483
Estimated Increase		+26%

Based on entry pay with fitment factor 1.92×. 8th CPC HRA starts at 24% (X-city) since DA is 0%. Actual values await official 8th CPC report. Calculate your personalized 7th vs 8th CPC salary →

About Level 6 — Posts & Designations

Senior AuditorAccountantSteno Grade IIDEOGroup B

Level 6 is the entry point for Group B posts — including Senior Auditors, Accountants, Stenographer Grade II, and Data Entry Operators (DEO). This is a critical transition grade where employees move from clerical to supervisory and quasi-executive functions. Recruitment is through SSC CGL (Combined Graduate Level) for direct entrants or promotion from Level 5 for departmental candidates. Promotion from Level 6 leads to Level 7 (Section Officer).

6th CPC Equivalent

Grade Pay ₹4,200

PB-2 (₹9,300–₹34,800)

Promotion Pathway

→ Level 7 (Section Officer)

From Level 5

Level 5 vs Level 6 vs Level 7

Aspect	Level 5	Level 6	Level 7
Entry Pay	₹29,200	₹35,400	₹44,900
Max Pay	₹90,300	₹1,12,400	₹1,42,400
Increments	40	40	40
HRA (X-city)	₹8,760	₹10,620	₹13,470
In-Hand (approx)	₹50,808	₹61,596	₹78,126
Typical Post	Senior Clerk	Senior Auditor	Section Officer

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