This is the projected Pay Level 9 basic pay after the chosen fitment factor is applied to the selected live base.
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Pay Level 9 - Group A Salary Details
Last updated on May 17, 2026
Pay Level 9 is regularly used as the first stronger Group A benchmark where the salary conversation shifts from support progression into officer-grade monthly pay. That makes the live cell especially important, because the same level can still produce meaningfully different gross and in-hand figures as the employee moves across the band.
Entry-cell monthly salary: ₹96,030.00 gross · ₹87,084.00 in hand.
| Entry pay | ₹53,100.00 |
|---|---|
| Top pay | ₹1,67,800.00 |
| In-hand now | ₹87,084.00 |
| Gross now | ₹96,030.00 |
| 8th CPC entry | ₹1,02,000.00 |
| Common roles | Accounts OfficerAdministrative OfficerFunctional OfficerEntry Group A |
| Increments | 40 increments · ~3% yearly |
| Group · 6th CPC | Group A · PB-2 · GP ₹5,400 |
| Default assumptions | Entry cell DA 60% Z-class HRA Other-city TA NPS on CGHS on New regime |
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Pay Level 9 matrix and first officer benchmark
Pay Level 9 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 | Officer-band basic pay | Increment amount | 8th CPC projected basic |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cell 1 | ₹53,100.00 | Entry pay | ₹1,02,000.00 |
| Cell 2 | ₹54,700.00 | ₹1,600.00 | ₹1,05,000.00 |
| Cell 3 | ₹56,300.00 | ₹1,600.00 | ₹1,08,100.00 |
| Cell 4 | ₹58,000.00 | ₹1,700.00 | ₹1,11,400.00 |
| Cell 5 | ₹59,700.00 | ₹1,700.00 | ₹1,14,600.00 |
| Cell 6 | ₹61,500.00 | ₹1,800.00 | ₹1,18,100.00 |
| Cell 7 | ₹63,300.00 | ₹1,800.00 | ₹1,21,500.00 |
| Cell 8 | ₹65,200.00 | ₹1,900.00 | ₹1,25,200.00 |
| Cell 9 | ₹67,200.00 | ₹2,000.00 | ₹1,29,000.00 |
| Cell 10 | ₹69,200.00 | ₹2,000.00 | ₹1,32,900.00 |
| Cell 11 | ₹71,300.00 | ₹2,100.00 | ₹1,36,900.00 |
| Cell 12 | ₹73,400.00 | ₹2,100.00 | ₹1,40,900.00 |
| Cell 13 | ₹75,600.00 | ₹2,200.00 | ₹1,45,200.00 |
| Cell 14 | ₹77,900.00 | ₹2,300.00 | ₹1,49,600.00 |
| Cell 15 | ₹80,200.00 | ₹2,300.00 | ₹1,54,000.00 |
| Cell 16 | ₹82,600.00 | ₹2,400.00 | ₹1,58,600.00 |
| Cell 17 | ₹85,100.00 | ₹2,500.00 | ₹1,63,400.00 |
| Cell 18 | ₹87,700.00 | ₹2,600.00 | ₹1,68,400.00 |
| Cell 19 | ₹90,300.00 | ₹2,600.00 | ₹1,73,400.00 |
| Cell 20 | ₹93,000.00 | ₹2,700.00 | ₹1,78,600.00 |
| Cell 21 | ₹95,800.00 | ₹2,800.00 | ₹1,83,900.00 |
| Cell 22 | ₹98,700.00 | ₹2,900.00 | ₹1,89,500.00 |
| Cell 23 | ₹1,01,700.00 | ₹3,000.00 | ₹1,95,300.00 |
| Cell 24 | ₹1,04,800.00 | ₹3,100.00 | ₹2,01,200.00 |
| Cell 25 | ₹1,07,900.00 | ₹3,100.00 | ₹2,07,200.00 |
| Cell 26 | ₹1,11,100.00 | ₹3,200.00 | ₹2,13,300.00 |
| Cell 27 | ₹1,14,400.00 | ₹3,300.00 | ₹2,19,600.00 |
| Cell 28 | ₹1,17,800.00 | ₹3,400.00 | ₹2,26,200.00 |
| Cell 29 | ₹1,21,300.00 | ₹3,500.00 | ₹2,32,900.00 |
| Cell 30 | ₹1,24,900.00 | ₹3,600.00 | ₹2,39,800.00 |
| Cell 31 | ₹1,28,600.00 | ₹3,700.00 | ₹2,46,900.00 |
| Cell 32 | ₹1,32,500.00 | ₹3,900.00 | ₹2,54,400.00 |
| Cell 33 | ₹1,36,500.00 | ₹4,000.00 | ₹2,62,100.00 |
| Cell 34 | ₹1,40,600.00 | ₹4,100.00 | ₹2,70,000.00 |
| Cell 35 | ₹1,44,800.00 | ₹4,200.00 | ₹2,78,000.00 |
| Cell 36 | ₹1,49,100.00 | ₹4,300.00 | ₹2,86,300.00 |
| Cell 37 | ₹1,53,600.00 | ₹4,500.00 | ₹2,94,900.00 |
| Cell 38 | ₹1,58,200.00 | ₹4,600.00 | ₹3,03,700.00 |
| Cell 39 | ₹1,62,900.00 | ₹4,700.00 | ₹3,12,800.00 |
| Cell 40 | ₹1,67,800.00 | ₹4,900.00 | ₹3,22,200.00 |
| Matrix note | Each step inside Pay Level 9 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 9 officer salary calculator
Start from the active Level 9 matrix cell so the officer-band result reflects the real basic pay point before HRA, TA, NPS, and the tax view reshape it.
Pay Level 9 cell graph: 7th vs 8th CPC
Cell 1
1.92× fitment
The full Pay Level 9 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 officer projection for Pay Level 9
The selected Pay Level 9 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 9
Many service records and office references still use 6th CPC pay-band and grade-pay language. For Pay Level 9, the practical legacy bridge is PB-2 (₹9,300 to ₹34,800) with ₹5,400.
| 6th CPC element | Pay Level 9 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 | ₹5,400 | It remains the easiest legacy marker for this salary band. |
| 7th CPC mapping | Pay Level 9 | It shows where the old band now sits inside the matrix system. |
| Entry conversion | ₹53,100.00 basic pay | It gives the cleanest bridge between the old label and the current salary ladder. |
Pay Level 9 vs Pay Level 10
Pay Level 9 and Pay Level 10 are often compared when an officer-grade salary discussion moves into the more recognisable benchmark band. The examples below use the same default assumptions used in this salary reading.
| Comparison point | Pay Level 9 | Pay Level 10 |
|---|---|---|
| Entry pay | ₹53,100 | ₹56,100 |
| Top pay | ₹1,67,800 | ₹1,77,500 |
| HRA example | ₹5,310 | ₹5,610 |
| Gross example | ₹96,030 | ₹1,01,130 |
| In-hand example | ₹87,084 | ₹91,704 |
| Typical post | Deputy Director / officer grade | Under Secretary / officer grade |
Pay Level 9 officer post context
Pay Level 9 is generally used as an early Group A benchmark, so the designation discussion starts to shift from support supervision into officer-grade responsibility. The titles below show how the band is commonly read in that context.
Entry Group A benchmark
Pay Level 9 is often treated as an early Group A benchmark where the salary conversation turns decisively toward officer-grade monthly pay. The designation cluster here matters because the level is frequently used in promotion comparisons.
Accounts officer line
Accounts officer and similar financial-control designations are often discussed at this level where the employee has moved beyond support supervision and into clearer officer responsibility.
Administrative officer route
Administrative officer-style roles also appear in the same salary reading where the job has broader control than the earlier supervisory bands. That makes the level a practical officer benchmark.
Functional officer roles
Many functional officer designations across departments are compared through Level 9 even when the exact nomenclature changes. The pay-matrix reading therefore matters more than the label alone.
How officer progression usually starts from Pay Level 9
For Pay Level 9, monthly salary progression often comes from matrix movement first and from administrative movement second. That matters because the same officer can remain in the same level while the basic pay keeps rising through the notified cells.
Promotion into the next band is usually tied to cadre-control rules, panel or vacancy position, service record, and the role structure above the current post. The salary effect is therefore real, but it follows administrative movement rather than causing it.
Matrix progression still matters
Even at this level, the employee can keep moving inside the notified cells without any immediate change in designation. The cell and the post therefore need to be read separately.
Higher-band movement reflects responsibility growth
A move to the next level usually indicates a larger role, a stronger reporting position, or a wider administrative mandate rather than only a salary gain.
Panel, vacancy, and cadre control usually decide timing
Promotion at this stage is typically shaped by cadre-control rules, panel position, vacancy, and appointment structure, not by a simple calendar trigger.
Pay Level 9 FAQ
What is the starting salary for Pay Level 9?
The official entry pay is ₹53,100.00 before DA, HRA, TA, and deductions are added or subtracted.
Does this show the full Pay Level 9 matrix?
Yes. The matrix table lists the full Pay Level 9 progression, so the salary reading can move with the selected increment point.
Which staff group is Pay Level 9 usually associated with?
Pay Level 9 is commonly read as a Group A 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 9?
The highest basic pay shown in Pay Level 9 is ₹1,67,800.00.
How much does Pay Level 9 HRA change by city class?
HRA changes with the selected city class because the same Pay Level 9 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 9 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.