This is the projected Pay Level 2 basic pay after the chosen fitment factor is applied to the selected live base.
Fitment 1.92×
DA reset view
Pay Level 2 - Group C Salary Details
Last updated on May 17, 2026
Pay Level 2 is an early clerical and junior office band in the 7th Central Pay Commission pay matrix and is commonly associated with LDC, JSA, Junior Clerk, Store Keeper, Junior Assistant, and similar entry administrative posts across central government departments. The monthly salary changes with the selected matrix point, DA, HRA class, transport allowance route, and deductions such as NPS, CGHS, tax, and any additional monthly recovery lines.
Entry-cell salary: ₹35,270.00 gross · ₹31,636.00 in hand.
| Entry pay | ₹19,900.00 |
|---|---|
| Top pay | ₹63,100.00 |
| In-hand now | ₹31,636.00 |
| Gross now | ₹35,270.00 |
| 8th CPC entry | ₹38,200.00 |
| 6th CPC bridge | PB-1 · GP ₹1,900 |
| Common roles | LDC · ₹31.6kJSA · ₹31.6kJunior Clerk · ₹31.6kStore Keeper · ₹31.6kJunior Assistant · ₹31.6k |
| Increments | 40 increments · ~3% yearly |
| Default assumptions | Entry cell DA 60% Z-class HRA Other-city TA NPS on CGHS on New regime |
| Calculate your salary | |
Pay Level 2 is often the first clerical salary band people search for when the question is really about LDC, JSA, junior clerk, records, store support, or entry administrative pay.
Pay Level 2 matrix and clerical progression
The Pay Level 2 matrix shows how basic pay rises across the full clerical band. That selected basic-pay point is what later drives DA, HRA, transport allowance, NPS, CGHS, and the final in-hand salary for common roles like LDC, JSA, junior clerk, or similar office-entry posts.
| Cell | 7th CPC basic pay | Increment amount | 8th CPC projected basic |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cell 1 | ₹19,900.00 | Entry pay | ₹38,200.00 |
| Cell 2 | ₹20,500.00 | ₹600.00 | ₹39,400.00 |
| Cell 3 | ₹21,100.00 | ₹600.00 | ₹40,500.00 |
| Cell 4 | ₹21,700.00 | ₹600.00 | ₹41,700.00 |
| Cell 5 | ₹22,400.00 | ₹700.00 | ₹43,000.00 |
| Cell 6 | ₹23,100.00 | ₹700.00 | ₹44,400.00 |
| Cell 7 | ₹23,800.00 | ₹700.00 | ₹45,700.00 |
| Cell 8 | ₹24,500.00 | ₹700.00 | ₹47,000.00 |
| Cell 9 | ₹25,200.00 | ₹700.00 | ₹48,400.00 |
| Cell 10 | ₹26,000.00 | ₹800.00 | ₹49,900.00 |
| Cell 11 | ₹26,800.00 | ₹800.00 | ₹51,500.00 |
| Cell 12 | ₹27,600.00 | ₹800.00 | ₹53,000.00 |
| Cell 13 | ₹28,400.00 | ₹800.00 | ₹54,500.00 |
| Cell 14 | ₹29,300.00 | ₹900.00 | ₹56,300.00 |
| Cell 15 | ₹30,200.00 | ₹900.00 | ₹58,000.00 |
| Cell 16 | ₹31,100.00 | ₹900.00 | ₹59,700.00 |
| Cell 17 | ₹32,000.00 | ₹900.00 | ₹61,400.00 |
| Cell 18 | ₹33,000.00 | ₹1,000.00 | ₹63,400.00 |
| Cell 19 | ₹34,000.00 | ₹1,000.00 | ₹65,300.00 |
| Cell 20 | ₹35,000.00 | ₹1,000.00 | ₹67,200.00 |
| Cell 21 | ₹36,100.00 | ₹1,100.00 | ₹69,300.00 |
| Cell 22 | ₹37,200.00 | ₹1,100.00 | ₹71,400.00 |
| Cell 23 | ₹38,300.00 | ₹1,100.00 | ₹73,500.00 |
| Cell 24 | ₹39,400.00 | ₹1,100.00 | ₹75,600.00 |
| Cell 25 | ₹40,600.00 | ₹1,200.00 | ₹78,000.00 |
| Cell 26 | ₹41,800.00 | ₹1,200.00 | ₹80,300.00 |
| Cell 27 | ₹43,100.00 | ₹1,300.00 | ₹82,800.00 |
| Cell 28 | ₹44,400.00 | ₹1,300.00 | ₹85,200.00 |
| Cell 29 | ₹45,700.00 | ₹1,300.00 | ₹87,700.00 |
| Cell 30 | ₹47,100.00 | ₹1,400.00 | ₹90,400.00 |
| Cell 31 | ₹48,500.00 | ₹1,400.00 | ₹93,100.00 |
| Cell 32 | ₹50,000.00 | ₹1,500.00 | ₹96,000.00 |
| Cell 33 | ₹51,500.00 | ₹1,500.00 | ₹98,900.00 |
| Cell 34 | ₹53,000.00 | ₹1,500.00 | ₹1,01,800.00 |
| Cell 35 | ₹54,600.00 | ₹1,600.00 | ₹1,04,800.00 |
| Cell 36 | ₹56,200.00 | ₹1,600.00 | ₹1,07,900.00 |
| Cell 37 | ₹57,900.00 | ₹1,700.00 | ₹1,11,200.00 |
| Cell 38 | ₹59,600.00 | ₹1,700.00 | ₹1,14,400.00 |
| Cell 39 | ₹61,400.00 | ₹1,800.00 | ₹1,17,900.00 |
| Cell 40 | ₹63,200.00 | ₹1,800.00 | ₹1,21,300.00 |
| Matrix note | Each step inside Pay Level 2 is the next annual matrix movement in the same band. The rise is not a promotion event; it is the next notified basic-pay point inside the level. Each row is roughly a 3% annual increment, usually granted on 1 July. 8th CPC values here use an estimated fitment factor of 1.92×. View full Pay Matrix (all levels) → |
|---|
Pay Level 2 monthly salary calculator
Start from the actual Pay Level 2 matrix cell and read the salary through DA, HRA class, transport allowance, CGHS, NPS, tax, and any other monthly lines that affect the final payslip.
Pay Level 2 cell graph: 7th vs 8th CPC
Cell 1
1.92× fitment
This graph compares the full Pay Level 2 basic-pay ladder with the projected 8th CPC ladder, so the selected cell can be read against the rest of the band in one view.
7th CPC cell values
8th CPC projected cell values
8th CPC planning view for Pay Level 2
The selected Pay Level 2 salary line can be carried into an 8th CPC fitment assumption to see how the same basic pay would behave under a forward-looking revision. It remains a forward-looking 8th CPC estimate built from the same clerical pay position, not a shift into a different band.
After optional employee NPS, optional CGHS, professional tax, and the selected tax treatment.
Built from projected basic pay, HRA, and transport allowance on a DA-reset reading.
The cash-flow change between the current estimate and the fitment-led projection.
6th CPC equivalent for Pay Level 2
Older appointment orders, service books, and office references may still describe Pay Level 2 in 6th CPC terms. The usual legacy mapping is PB-1 (₹5,200 to ₹20,200) with Grade Pay ₹1,900.
| 6th CPC element | Pay Level 2 reading today | Why it still matters |
|---|---|---|
| Pay Band | PB-1 (₹5,200 to ₹20,200) | It is still the legacy salary frame many older service records refer to. |
| Grade Pay | ₹1,900 | It remains the easiest legacy marker for this salary band. |
| 7th CPC mapping | Pay Level 2 | It shows where the old band now sits inside the matrix system. |
| Entry conversion | ₹19,900.00 basic pay | It gives the cleanest bridge between the old label and the current salary ladder. |
Pay Level 2 vs Pay Level 3
Pay Level 3 starts from a higher base than Pay Level 2, so the difference matters when an LDC or junior clerical salary question moves into the next office-support band. The worked examples below follow the same default assumptions used in the main salary reading above.
| Comparison point | Pay Level 2 | Pay Level 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Entry pay | ₹19,900 | ₹21,700 |
| Top pay | ₹63,100 | ₹68,900 |
| HRA example | ₹1,990 | ₹2,170 |
| Gross example | ₹35,270 | ₹39,770 |
| In-hand example | ₹31,636 | ₹35,848 |
| Typical post | LDC / JSA / Junior Clerk | UDC / Steno III / skilled office support |
Pay Level 2 post context and designations
Pay Level 2 is commonly linked with lower clerical, office-support, and record-handling roles across central government departments. These examples show why the band is often treated as the first real office-entry salary line above the support-focused Level 1 range and why so many searches for LDC, JSA, or junior clerk pay effectively start here.
Lower Division Clerk
Lower Division Clerk is one of the most common salary-reference titles attached to Pay Level 2. For many users, this is the role that defines how the band is read in practice: entry clerical work, file movement, register handling, and the first clear office-based salary line.
Junior Assistant
Junior Assistant titles frequently sit in the same practical salary conversation. The useful reading is that the role stays inside the lower clerical ladder while handling broader office coordination, document flow, and support to section-level administrative work.
Record Clerk
Record-management and filing positions are also commonly grouped into the Level 2 reading. These roles show how the band is used for structured office handling, documentation control, and registry work rather than only routine support tasks.
Dispatch Assistant
Dispatch and movement-control roles often appear in Level 2 salary discussions where the work is still operational but more structured than the lowest support lines. That makes the band a useful early clerical benchmark in real recruitment and posting discussions.
How Pay Level 2 usually progresses
The first salary increase in Pay Level 2 usually comes from annual cell progression inside the same band, not from an immediate change of post. In practice, that means basic pay can rise even when the employee remains in the same level and designation.
A move beyond Pay Level 2 usually depends on departmental hierarchy, qualifying service, seniority, vacancy, and in some cadres a departmental examination or selection process. Promotion therefore follows service rules first, and the salary jump follows that administrative movement.
Cell progression first
Annual movement usually begins inside the same level itself, where the employee moves to the next notified cell and receives a higher basic pay without any change in level.
Service conditions are reviewed
Before a higher-level move is considered, departments typically look at service length, seniority, vacancy structure, and any internal conditions attached to the next cadre route.
Next-level movement is administrative
A shift beyond Pay Level 2 is usually tied to post structure and departmental process. It should be read as cadre movement, not as an automatic salary event caused by time alone.
Pay Level 2 FAQ
What is the starting salary for Pay Level 2?
The official entry pay is ₹19,900.00. In a typical entry-stage salary reading, that basic pay then moves through DA, HRA, TA, and deductions such as NPS, CGHS, tax, or other monthly recoveries.
Does this show the full Pay Level 2 matrix?
Yes. The full Pay Level 2 increment ladder is listed above, and changing the selected pay point changes the salary reading accordingly.
Which staff group is Pay Level 2 usually associated with?
Pay Level 2 is generally treated as a Group C band in central-government salary discussions. It is also the band many users recognise as the first clear clerical office-entry line for roles such as LDC, JSA, junior clerk, or similar administrative support posts.
What is the maximum basic pay in Pay Level 2?
The highest basic pay shown in Pay Level 2 is ₹63,100.00, which marks the upper end of the notified increment ladder before movement into a higher level.
How much does Pay Level 2 HRA change by city class?
HRA changes with the selected city class because the same Pay Level 2 basic pay is applied to different X, Y, or Z rates. That is why an LDC- or JSA-style salary reading can look noticeably different between a metro posting and a smaller city posting.
How does progression usually work from Pay Level 2?
The first financial change usually comes from annual increment movement inside Pay Level 2 itself, while movement to a higher level depends on cadre rules, vacancy, seniority, and promotion process. If regular promotion does not take place, MACP can still provide financial upgradation after 10, 20, and 30 years of service, subject to service conditions.
Is Pay Level 2 usually treated as a clerical band or a support band?
In most practical salary discussions, Pay Level 2 is read as an early clerical or structured office-support band above the minimum support line. It is commonly where LDC, JSA, junior clerk, store support, and similar office-entry salary comparisons begin.
Which common jobs usually fall in Pay Level 2?
Common salary references in Pay Level 2 include Lower Division Clerk, Junior Secretariat Assistant, Junior Clerk, Store Keeper, Junior Assistant, and other entry administrative or record-handling posts, subject to departmental recruitment and cadre rules.