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Free Salary Calculator - 7th Pay Commission, CTC & In-Hand Salary 2026

Calculate your government salary under the 7th Pay Commission or convert your CTC to in-hand salary for private sector jobs. Enter your Pay Level or Basic Pay to see a complete breakdown of DA, HRA, TA, NPS, and estimated take-home pay.

This free salary calculator covers Central Government employees (SSC, Railway, Banking, UPSC, Defence), state government posts, and private sector CTC calculations. Useful for checking salary before applying for any government or private job in India.

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How Government Salary is Calculated - 7th Pay Commission Structure

Under the 7th Central Pay Commission (implemented January 2016), government employee salaries follow an 18-level pay matrix. Level 1 starts at Basic Pay of Rs 18,000 (Group C posts like MTS) and goes up to Rs 2,50,000 at Level 18 (Cabinet Secretary). Your total salary includes Basic Pay, DA (currently 55%), HRA (9-27% based on city), and Transport Allowance. Key deductions are NPS (10% of Basic+DA), CGHS contribution, and income tax. The in-hand salary is typically 10-20% less than the gross salary after all deductions. Use our Age Calculator to check if you meet the age eligibility for the post you are targeting.

CTC to In-Hand Salary Calculator - How It Works

CTC (Cost to Company) includes all employer expenses: Basic Pay, HRA, PF employer contribution (12% of Basic), gratuity provision, and other allowances. Your in-hand salary = CTC - Employee PF (12% of Basic) - Professional Tax - Income Tax. For example, a CTC of Rs 6 LPA typically gives an in-hand salary of Rs 42,000-45,000 per month. A CTC of Rs 10 LPA typically results in take-home pay of around Rs 70,000-75,000 per month. Enter your CTC in the salary calculator above to get an accurate monthly breakdown including all deductions.

Salary Comparison - Popular Government Posts Under 7th Pay Commission

Here is what different government posts earn approximately in-hand (Y city, 55% DA): SSC MTS and Railway Group D at Level 1-2 earn Rs 30,000-35,000, SSC CHSL LDC at Level 3 earns Rs 38,000-42,000, SSC CGL Assistant at Level 4 earns Rs 45,000-48,000, Railway NTPC at Level 5 earns Rs 50,000-55,000, SSC CGL Inspector at Level 7 earns Rs 75,000-82,000, and UPSC IAS entry at Level 10 earns Rs 95,000-1,05,000 per month. These figures increase with annual increments, DA revisions, and promotions. Start preparing with our Hindi Typing Test for posts requiring typing skills, and build a professional Resume for your application.

8th Pay Commission - What to Expect

The 8th Pay Commission is the next central pay revision expected for Central Government employees. The 7th Pay Commission was implemented from January 2016 with a fitment factor of 2.57. Experts predict the 8th Pay Commission may use a fitment factor of 1.92 to 2.86 to revise 7th CPC Basic Pay levels. The 8th Pay Commission salary calculator will be updated here once the official recommendations are announced. Until then, use this tool to calculate your current 7th CPC salary and estimate expected hike under the new pay commission. Stay updated on the latest pay commission news and salary revisions through our government jobs section.

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Frequently Asked Questions

❓ How is government salary calculated under the 7th Pay Commission?
Government salary = Basic Pay + Dearness Allowance (DA) + House Rent Allowance (HRA) + Transport Allowance - Deductions (NPS, CGHS, Income Tax). The Basic Pay is determined by the Pay Level and Cell in the 18-level pay matrix. DA is currently 55% of Basic Pay and is revised every January and July based on the AICPI index. HRA depends on city category - 27% for X cities, 18% for Y cities, and 9% for Z cities.
❓ What is the current DA rate for Central Government employees?
DA (Dearness Allowance) is revised twice a year - every January and July - based on the All India Consumer Price Index (AICPI). As of 2026, the DA rate is 55% of Basic Pay for Central Government employees. DA is added to Basic Pay before calculating HRA and NPS deductions. This tool always uses the current applicable DA rate.
❓ What is the HRA for government employees?
HRA (House Rent Allowance) depends on your city classification: X cities (metros - Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Bangalore, Hyderabad) get 27% of Basic Pay, Y cities (other large cities) get 18%, and Z cities (all remaining places) get 9% of Basic Pay. If you live in government accommodation, HRA is not paid.
❓ What salary does an SSC CGL officer get in hand?
SSC CGL posts vary by level. Group B posts like Income Tax Inspector and Assistant Audit Officer are at Pay Level 7, entry Basic Pay Rs 44,900. With DA at 55% and HRA for X city, gross salary is approximately Rs 82,000-85,000 per month. After NPS deduction of 10% of Basic+DA and other deductions, in-hand salary comes to approximately Rs 72,000-75,000 per month.
❓ What is NPS deduction from government salary?
Under the National Pension System (NPS), 10% of (Basic Pay + DA) is deducted from the employee salary every month. The government contributes an additional 14% of Basic+DA to the NPS fund. So for a Basic Pay of Rs 44,900 and DA of 55%, the monthly NPS deduction is approximately Rs 6,960 from the employee salary.
❓ What is the difference between CTC and in-hand salary?
CTC (Cost to Company) is the total amount an employer spends on an employee including PF contribution, gratuity, and other benefits. In-hand salary (take-home salary) is what you actually receive after deducting your PF contribution (12% of Basic), professional tax, income tax, and other statutory deductions. For most salaried employees, in-hand salary is typically 70-80% of CTC.
❓ What is the 8th Pay Commission and when will it be implemented?
The 8th Pay Commission is the next central pay commission expected to revise salaries of Central Government employees after the 7th Pay Commission (implemented January 2016). The 8th Pay Commission is expected to be set up and its recommendations implemented around 2026. Use this calculator to estimate your current 7th CPC salary while awaiting 8th Pay Commission updates.

Tools to Help Your Government Job Application

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