This is the projected Pay Level 4 basic pay after the chosen fitment factor is applied to the selected live base.
Fitment 1.92×
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Pay Level 4 - Group C Salary Details
Last updated on May 17, 2026
Pay Level 4 usually appears in salary reviews where the question has moved beyond entry support and into the steadier clerical-support route. At this stage the level label gives the band, but the current cell, the city assumption, and the gross-versus-in-hand split still do most of the analytical work.
Entry-cell monthly salary: ₹46,230.00 gross · ₹41,700.00 in hand.
| Entry pay | ₹25,500.00 |
|---|---|
| Top pay | ₹81,100.00 |
| In-hand now | ₹41,700.00 |
| Gross now | ₹46,230.00 |
| 8th CPC entry | ₹49,000.00 |
| Common roles | Senior ClerkHead Clerk SupportRecord SupervisorOffice Coordinator |
| Increments | 40 increments · ~3% yearly |
| Group · 6th CPC | Group C · PB-1 · GP ₹2,400 |
| Default assumptions | Entry cell DA 60% Z-class HRA Other-city TA NPS on CGHS on New regime |
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Pay Level 4 matrix and established clerical progression
Pay Level 4 should be read as a progression ladder, not only a salary list. The selected matrix point controls the live estimate below, while the last column shows how the same point behaves under the chosen 8th CPC fitment assumption.
| Cell | 7th CPC basic pay | Increment amount | 8th CPC projected basic |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cell 1 | ₹25,500.00 | Entry pay | ₹49,000.00 |
| Cell 2 | ₹26,300.00 | ₹800.00 | ₹50,500.00 |
| Cell 3 | ₹27,100.00 | ₹800.00 | ₹52,000.00 |
| Cell 4 | ₹27,900.00 | ₹800.00 | ₹53,600.00 |
| Cell 5 | ₹28,700.00 | ₹800.00 | ₹55,100.00 |
| Cell 6 | ₹29,600.00 | ₹900.00 | ₹56,800.00 |
| Cell 7 | ₹30,500.00 | ₹900.00 | ₹58,600.00 |
| Cell 8 | ₹31,400.00 | ₹900.00 | ₹60,300.00 |
| Cell 9 | ₹32,300.00 | ₹900.00 | ₹62,000.00 |
| Cell 10 | ₹33,300.00 | ₹1,000.00 | ₹63,900.00 |
| Cell 11 | ₹34,300.00 | ₹1,000.00 | ₹65,900.00 |
| Cell 12 | ₹35,300.00 | ₹1,000.00 | ₹67,800.00 |
| Cell 13 | ₹36,400.00 | ₹1,100.00 | ₹69,900.00 |
| Cell 14 | ₹37,500.00 | ₹1,100.00 | ₹72,000.00 |
| Cell 15 | ₹38,600.00 | ₹1,100.00 | ₹74,100.00 |
| Cell 16 | ₹39,800.00 | ₹1,200.00 | ₹76,400.00 |
| Cell 17 | ₹41,000.00 | ₹1,200.00 | ₹78,700.00 |
| Cell 18 | ₹42,200.00 | ₹1,200.00 | ₹81,000.00 |
| Cell 19 | ₹43,500.00 | ₹1,300.00 | ₹83,500.00 |
| Cell 20 | ₹44,800.00 | ₹1,300.00 | ₹86,000.00 |
| Cell 21 | ₹46,100.00 | ₹1,300.00 | ₹88,500.00 |
| Cell 22 | ₹47,500.00 | ₹1,400.00 | ₹91,200.00 |
| Cell 23 | ₹48,900.00 | ₹1,400.00 | ₹93,900.00 |
| Cell 24 | ₹50,400.00 | ₹1,500.00 | ₹96,800.00 |
| Cell 25 | ₹51,900.00 | ₹1,500.00 | ₹99,600.00 |
| Cell 26 | ₹53,500.00 | ₹1,600.00 | ₹1,02,700.00 |
| Cell 27 | ₹55,100.00 | ₹1,600.00 | ₹1,05,800.00 |
| Cell 28 | ₹56,800.00 | ₹1,700.00 | ₹1,09,100.00 |
| Cell 29 | ₹58,500.00 | ₹1,700.00 | ₹1,12,300.00 |
| Cell 30 | ₹60,300.00 | ₹1,800.00 | ₹1,15,800.00 |
| Cell 31 | ₹62,100.00 | ₹1,800.00 | ₹1,19,200.00 |
| Cell 32 | ₹64,000.00 | ₹1,900.00 | ₹1,22,900.00 |
| Cell 33 | ₹65,900.00 | ₹1,900.00 | ₹1,26,500.00 |
| Cell 34 | ₹67,900.00 | ₹2,000.00 | ₹1,30,400.00 |
| Cell 35 | ₹69,900.00 | ₹2,000.00 | ₹1,34,200.00 |
| Cell 36 | ₹72,000.00 | ₹2,100.00 | ₹1,38,200.00 |
| Cell 37 | ₹74,200.00 | ₹2,200.00 | ₹1,42,500.00 |
| Cell 38 | ₹76,400.00 | ₹2,200.00 | ₹1,46,700.00 |
| Cell 39 | ₹78,700.00 | ₹2,300.00 | ₹1,51,100.00 |
| Cell 40 | ₹81,100.00 | ₹2,400.00 | ₹1,55,700.00 |
| Matrix note | Each step inside Pay Level 4 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) → |
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Pay Level 4 salary build calculator
Build the Level 4 salary read from the notified cell first, then let the monthly result move with current DA, city-class HRA, transport allowance, and the chosen tax route.
Pay Level 4 cell graph: 7th vs 8th CPC
Cell 1
1.92× fitment
The full Pay Level 4 ladder can be read here against the 8th CPC fitment assumption so the selected matrix point is visible in the wider band at a glance.
7th CPC cell values
8th CPC projected cell values
8th CPC planning view for Pay Level 4
The selected Pay Level 4 matrix point can be carried into the chosen fitment factor to see how the same salary line would look in an 8th CPC estimate. It remains a forward-looking estimate, not an official notified salary line.
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 4
Many service records and office references still use 6th CPC pay-band and grade-pay language. For Pay Level 4, the practical legacy bridge is PB-1 (₹5,200 to ₹20,200) with ₹2,400.
| 6th CPC element | Pay Level 4 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 | ₹2,400 | It remains the easiest legacy marker for this salary band. |
| 7th CPC mapping | Pay Level 4 | It shows where the old band now sits inside the matrix system. |
| Entry conversion | ₹25,500.00 basic pay | It gives the cleanest bridge between the old label and the current salary ladder. |
Pay Level 4 vs Pay Level 5
Pay Level 4 and Pay Level 5 are often compared when a clerical salary question moves into the next senior-support range. The examples below use the same default assumptions used in this salary reading.
| Comparison point | Pay Level 4 | Pay Level 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Entry pay | ₹25,500 | ₹29,200 |
| Top pay | ₹81,100 | ₹92,300 |
| HRA example | ₹2,550 | ₹2,920 |
| Gross example | ₹46,230 | ₹52,520 |
| In-hand example | ₹41,700 | ₹47,398 |
| Typical post | Senior clerical / records | Head clerk / senior support |
Pay Level 4 clerical post context
Pay Level 4 usually sits in the middle of the clerical-support reading where designation titles begin to suggest more responsibility, but the matrix analysis still revolves around the same core questions: cell position, salary build, and movement to the next band.
Upper Division Clerk
Upper Division Clerk is one of the clearest benchmark titles often associated with Pay Level 4 salary discussions. The band is usually read as an established clerical route where the matrix cell starts to matter more visibly over time.
Senior Assistant support
Senior assistant-style titles also appear in practical Level 4 reading where the role carries more file responsibility and day-to-day office continuity work. The pay still sits firmly in the structured support ladder rather than the officer track.
Accounts support
Accounts and bill-processing support lines frequently overlap with this band in salary conversations. These references matter because they show the level being used for functionally important but still non-officer administrative work.
Stenography support
In some office structures, stenography or documentation-support designations are also discussed around the same pay level. The matrix reading stays focused on the basic-pay band even when the service route differs.
How Pay Level 4 progression is usually read
The first movement from Pay Level 4 is usually not promotion but cell progression inside the same band. That distinction matters because the employee can see a higher basic pay without any change in level, post, or group classification.
When promotion is discussed, the practical route usually depends on service rules, qualifying service, seniority position, vacancy availability, and any departmental examination or selection condition that sits between the current post and the next level.
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 4 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 4 FAQ
What is the starting salary for Pay Level 4?
The official entry pay is ₹25,500.00 before DA, HRA, TA, and deductions are added or subtracted.
Does this show the full Pay Level 4 matrix?
Yes. The matrix section isolates Pay Level 4 and lets the salary estimate move with the selected cell.
Which staff group is Pay Level 4 usually associated with?
Pay Level 4 is commonly read as a Group C band in central-government salary discussions, though the exact post title and cadre mapping still depend on departmental rules.
What is the maximum basic pay in Pay Level 4?
The highest basic pay shown in Pay Level 4 is ₹81,100.00.
How much does Pay Level 4 HRA change by city class?
HRA changes with the selected city class because the same Pay Level 4 basic pay is tested at the X, Y, or Z rate. That is why the same cell can produce a different gross and in-hand reading across cities.
Why does the same Pay Level 4 still show different monthly salary outcomes?
Because the level only sets the band. The selected cell, DA rate, HRA class, TA route, NPS choice, CGHS choice, and tax view still change the monthly salary reading materially inside the same level.