This is the projected Pay Level 6 basic pay after the chosen fitment factor is applied to the selected live base.
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Pay Level 6 - Group B Salary Details
Last updated on May 17, 2026
Pay Level 6 is where many central-government salary discussions start to move into supervisory and inspector-grade comparisons rather than purely clerical support reading. The band is materially wider than the lower levels, so the selected cell and city assumptions make a larger difference to the monthly cash result.
Entry-cell monthly salary: ₹63,060.00 gross · ₹56,946.00 in hand.
| Entry pay | ₹35,400.00 |
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| Top pay | ₹1,12,400.00 |
| In-hand now | ₹56,946.00 |
| Gross now | ₹63,060.00 |
| 8th CPC entry | ₹68,000.00 |
| Common roles | InspectorHead ClerkSenior Technical AssistantSupervisory Field Staff |
| Increments | 40 increments · ~3% yearly |
| Group · 6th CPC | Group B · PB-2 · GP ₹4,200 |
| Default assumptions | Entry cell DA 60% Z-class HRA Other-city TA NPS on CGHS on New regime |
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Pay Level 6 matrix and supervisory pay range
Pay Level 6 should be read as a progression ladder, not only a salary list. The selected increment point controls the live estimate below, while the last column shows how the same point behaves under the chosen 8th CPC fitment assumption.
| Matrix point | Current 7th CPC basic | Increment amount | 8th CPC projected basic |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cell 1 | ₹35,400.00 | Entry pay | ₹68,000.00 |
| Cell 2 | ₹36,500.00 | ₹1,100.00 | ₹70,100.00 |
| Cell 3 | ₹37,600.00 | ₹1,100.00 | ₹72,200.00 |
| Cell 4 | ₹38,700.00 | ₹1,100.00 | ₹74,300.00 |
| Cell 5 | ₹39,900.00 | ₹1,200.00 | ₹76,600.00 |
| Cell 6 | ₹41,100.00 | ₹1,200.00 | ₹78,900.00 |
| Cell 7 | ₹42,300.00 | ₹1,200.00 | ₹81,200.00 |
| Cell 8 | ₹43,600.00 | ₹1,300.00 | ₹83,700.00 |
| Cell 9 | ₹44,900.00 | ₹1,300.00 | ₹86,200.00 |
| Cell 10 | ₹46,200.00 | ₹1,300.00 | ₹88,700.00 |
| Cell 11 | ₹47,600.00 | ₹1,400.00 | ₹91,400.00 |
| Cell 12 | ₹49,000.00 | ₹1,400.00 | ₹94,100.00 |
| Cell 13 | ₹50,500.00 | ₹1,500.00 | ₹97,000.00 |
| Cell 14 | ₹52,000.00 | ₹1,500.00 | ₹99,800.00 |
| Cell 15 | ₹53,600.00 | ₹1,600.00 | ₹1,02,900.00 |
| Cell 16 | ₹55,200.00 | ₹1,600.00 | ₹1,06,000.00 |
| Cell 17 | ₹56,900.00 | ₹1,700.00 | ₹1,09,200.00 |
| Cell 18 | ₹58,600.00 | ₹1,700.00 | ₹1,12,500.00 |
| Cell 19 | ₹60,400.00 | ₹1,800.00 | ₹1,16,000.00 |
| Cell 20 | ₹62,200.00 | ₹1,800.00 | ₹1,19,400.00 |
| Cell 21 | ₹64,100.00 | ₹1,900.00 | ₹1,23,100.00 |
| Cell 22 | ₹66,000.00 | ₹1,900.00 | ₹1,26,700.00 |
| Cell 23 | ₹68,000.00 | ₹2,000.00 | ₹1,30,600.00 |
| Cell 24 | ₹70,000.00 | ₹2,000.00 | ₹1,34,400.00 |
| Cell 25 | ₹72,100.00 | ₹2,100.00 | ₹1,38,400.00 |
| Cell 26 | ₹74,300.00 | ₹2,200.00 | ₹1,42,700.00 |
| Cell 27 | ₹76,500.00 | ₹2,200.00 | ₹1,46,900.00 |
| Cell 28 | ₹78,800.00 | ₹2,300.00 | ₹1,51,300.00 |
| Cell 29 | ₹81,200.00 | ₹2,400.00 | ₹1,55,900.00 |
| Cell 30 | ₹83,600.00 | ₹2,400.00 | ₹1,60,500.00 |
| Cell 31 | ₹86,100.00 | ₹2,500.00 | ₹1,65,300.00 |
| Cell 32 | ₹88,700.00 | ₹2,600.00 | ₹1,70,300.00 |
| Cell 33 | ₹91,400.00 | ₹2,700.00 | ₹1,75,500.00 |
| Cell 34 | ₹94,100.00 | ₹2,700.00 | ₹1,80,700.00 |
| Cell 35 | ₹96,900.00 | ₹2,800.00 | ₹1,86,000.00 |
| Cell 36 | ₹99,800.00 | ₹2,900.00 | ₹1,91,600.00 |
| Cell 37 | ₹1,02,800.00 | ₹3,000.00 | ₹1,97,400.00 |
| Cell 38 | ₹1,05,900.00 | ₹3,100.00 | ₹2,03,300.00 |
| Cell 39 | ₹1,09,100.00 | ₹3,200.00 | ₹2,09,500.00 |
| Cell 40 | ₹1,12,400.00 | ₹3,300.00 | ₹2,15,800.00 |
| Matrix note | Each step inside Pay Level 6 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 6 supervisory salary calculator
Begin from the live Level 6 cell, then check how the supervisory-band monthly salary behaves under the current allowance mix and the fitment-led projection.
Pay Level 6 cell graph: 7th vs 8th CPC
Cell 1
1.92× fitment
The full Pay Level 6 ladder rises across the notified increment points, and the same ladder shifts higher under the current 8th CPC fitment assumption.
7th CPC cell values
8th CPC projected cell values
8th CPC planning view for Pay Level 6
The selected Pay Level 6 matrix point can be carried into a fitment-based 8th CPC estimate to see how the same salary line may move forward. This remains a forward-looking 8th CPC 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 6
Many service records and office references still use 6th CPC pay-band and grade-pay language. For Pay Level 6, the practical legacy bridge is PB-2 (₹9,300 to ₹34,800) with ₹4,200.
| 6th CPC element | Pay Level 6 reading today | Why it still matters |
|---|---|---|
| Pay Band | PB-2 (₹9,300 to ₹34,800) | It is still the legacy salary frame many older service records refer to. |
| Grade Pay | ₹4,200 | It remains the easiest legacy marker for this salary band. |
| 7th CPC mapping | Pay Level 6 | It shows where the old band now sits inside the matrix system. |
| Entry conversion | ₹35,400.00 basic pay | It gives the cleanest bridge between the old label and the current salary ladder. |
Pay Level 6 vs Pay Level 7
Pay Level 6 and Pay Level 7 are often compared when a supervisory salary question moves into the benchmark officer band. The examples below use the same default assumptions used in this salary reading.
| Comparison point | Pay Level 6 | Pay Level 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Entry pay | ₹35,400 | ₹44,900 |
| Top pay | ₹1,12,400 | ₹1,42,400 |
| HRA example | ₹3,540 | ₹4,490 |
| Gross example | ₹63,060 | ₹79,210 |
| In-hand example | ₹56,946 | ₹71,576 |
| Typical post | Inspector / supervisory | Section Officer / benchmark band |
Pay Level 6 supervisory and inspector-grade context
Pay Level 6 is commonly associated with inspector-grade, supervisory, or senior technical-support salary discussions. The roles below are best read as a cluster that helps explain the band, not as a rigid one-post list.
Inspector-grade support
Pay Level 6 is frequently used in inspector-grade salary discussions where the role begins to carry clearer supervisory or compliance weight. The band marks a practical shift away from the lower clerical ladder.
Head clerk
Head clerk and similar office-control designations are also often discussed here. In salary terms, these titles matter because they show the band being used for operational control rather than only document handling.
Senior technical assistant
Senior technical assistant roles often overlap with Pay Level 6 where the work is skilled, accountable, and closer to structured supervision. The level is therefore read as a bridge into stronger responsibility.
Supervisory field line
Field supervisory titles commonly appear in the same pay discussion, especially where inspections, compliance, or area responsibility are part of the role. The notified cell still remains the key salary anchor.
How promotion is usually read from Pay Level 6
At Pay Level 6, progression inside the same matrix level still matters financially because the band is wide enough for cell position to change the monthly salary meaningfully. A higher cell is not the same as a higher post.
The next movement into a higher level usually follows cadre rules, vacancy position, service length, and administrative selection rather than a simple time trigger. That is why a promotion question should be read as a post-structure question first and only then as a salary jump.
Stay clear about cell growth
The first salary increase usually comes from the next matrix cell, not from an immediate change of level. That keeps the employee inside the same band while still raising the basic pay.
Supervisory progression depends on the cadre route
A move to the next level usually depends on how the department structures supervisory or officer progression, not only on how much time has passed in the current band.
Promotion is tied to post and vacancy
When Pay Level 6 moves higher, the administrative post changes first and the salary follows. Vacancy position, service record, and departmental process usually decide that timing.
Pay Level 6 FAQ
What is the starting salary for Pay Level 6?
The official entry pay is ₹35,400.00 before DA, HRA, TA, and deductions are added or subtracted.
Does this show the full Pay Level 6 matrix?
Yes. The matrix table lists the full Pay Level 6 progression, so the salary reading can move with the selected increment point.
Which staff group is Pay Level 6 usually associated with?
Pay Level 6 is commonly read as a Group B 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 6?
The highest basic pay shown in Pay Level 6 is ₹1,12,400.00.
How much does Pay Level 6 HRA change by city class?
HRA changes with the selected city class because the same Pay Level 6 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 6 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.