As of Sunday, February 1, 2026, the gross monthly salary for Central Government employees in Pay Level 4 (Tax Assistant / UDC / Head Constable) starts at approximately ₹54,600 per month. This figure is calculated based on the projected Dearness Allowance (DA) rate of 62% effective from January 2026.
7th Pay Commission Level 4 Pay Matrix (2026)
Pay Level 4 corresponds to the pre-revised Grade Pay of ₹2400. It is the entry-level scale for many popular Group-C posts like Tax Assistant (Income Tax/GST), Upper Division Clerk (UDC), Head Constable (CAPF/Police), and Stenographer Grade D.
| Basic Pay Step | Amount (₹) | Increment Year (Approx) |
|---|---|---|
| Index 1 (Entry) | ₹25,500 | Year 1 |
| Index 2 | ₹26,300 | Year 2 |
| Index 3 | ₹27,100 | Year 3 |
| Index 4 | ₹27,900 | Year 4 |
| Index 8 (Mid-Career) | ₹31,400 | Year 8 |
Annual Increment: Government employees receive one annual increment of roughly 3%. For Level 4, the salary increases by ₹800 to ₹900 in the Basic Pay component every year.
Level 4 In-Hand Salary Calculation (X-Class City)
Below is the salary slip breakdown for a Tax Assistant posted in a Metro City (Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, etc.) where HRA is 30%.
| Component | Rate / Formula | Amount (₹) |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Pay | Level 4, Cell 1 | 25,500 |
| DA (Jan 2026) | 62% of Basic | 15,810 |
| HRA (X-Class) | 30% of Basic | 7,650 |
| Transport Allowance | ₹3600 + DA (62%) | 5,832 |
| Gross Salary | — | ₹54,792 |
| NPS Deduction | 10% (Basic+DA) | 4,131 |
| CGEGIS / Tax | Group C Rate | 30 |
| Net In-Hand | Approx | ~₹50,631 |
Transport Allowance Note: Level 4 employees are entitled to the higher TPTA rate (₹3600+DA) only in 19 notified cities. In other places, the rate is ₹1800+DA (approx ₹2,916).
Level 4 Salary in Y & Z Class Cities
Since DA crossed 50%, HRA rates are 20% for Y-Class and 10% for Z-Class cities.
- Y-Class City (e.g., Jaipur, Lucknow): HRA is ₹5,100. Gross Salary ≈ ₹49,500.
- Z-Class City (Small Towns): HRA is ₹2,550. Gross Salary ≈ ₹46,900.
Which posts fall under Level 4 Pay Matrix?
Common posts include Tax Assistant (CBDT/CBIC), Upper Division Clerk (UDC), Head Constable (Police/CAPF), Stenographer Grade D, and Postal Assistant (New Recruits in some circles).
What is the Grade Pay for Level 4?
Level 4 corresponds to the 6th CPC Grade Pay of ₹2400 (Pay Band 1: 5200-20200).
हिंदी सारांश
7वें वेतन आयोग के लेवल 4 (Tax Assistant/UDC) की शुरुआती बेसिक सैलरी 25,500 रुपये है। जनवरी 2026 से 62% DA लागू होने पर, X-Class शहरों में कुल सैलरी लगभग 54,800 रुपये बनती है। NPS और अन्य कटौतियों के बाद हाथ में लगभग 50,500 रुपये मिलेंगे। छोटे शहरों (Z-Class) में यह राशि लगभग 46,000 रुपये होगी।
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