As of Sunday, February 1, 2026, the starting gross salary for Central Government employees in Pay Level 5 (Auditor / Accountant / Senior Clerk) is approximately ₹61,900 per month. This estimate is based on the confirmed Dearness Allowance (DA) rate of 62% applicable from January 2026.
7th Pay Commission Level 5 Pay Matrix (2026)
Pay Level 5 corresponds to the pre-revised Grade Pay of ₹2800. It covers widely popular posts such as Auditors (C&AG/CGDA), Accountants, Senior Commercial Clerks (Railways), and Postal Assistants (under certain progressions).
| Basic Pay Step | Amount (₹) | Increment Year (Approx) |
|---|---|---|
| Index 1 (Entry) | ₹29,200 | Year 1 |
| Index 2 | ₹30,100 | Year 2 |
| Index 3 | ₹31,000 | Year 3 |
| Index 4 | ₹31,900 | Year 4 |
| Index 8 (Mid-Career) | ₹35,900 | Year 8 |
Increment Rule: Employees receive an annual increment of roughly 3%. For Level 5, this translates to a hike of ₹900 to ₹1,100 in the Basic Pay every year.
Level 5 In-Hand Salary Calculation (X-Class City)
The following calculation assumes the officer is posted in a Tier-1 city (Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, etc.) where HRA is 30% and Transport Allowance is at the higher rate.
| Component | Rate / Formula | Amount (₹) |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Pay | Level 5, Cell 1 | 29,200 |
| DA (Jan 2026) | 62% of Basic | 18,104 |
| HRA (X-Class) | 30% of Basic | 8,760 |
| Transport Allowance | ₹3600 + DA (62%) | 5,832 |
| Gross Salary | — | ₹61,896 |
| NPS Deduction | 10% (Basic+DA) | 4,730 |
| CGEGIS / Tax (Est) | Group C Rate | 30 |
| Net In-Hand | Approx | ~₹57,136 |
Transport Allowance Rule: For Pay Level 3 to 8, the TPTA rates are ₹3600 (Higher Cities) and ₹1800 (Other Places). Since DA is 62%, the TPTA amount increases significantly.
HRA Rates for Y & Z Class Cities (Level 5)
Since the Dearness Allowance crossed 50% in January 2024, the House Rent Allowance (HRA) rates have been revised.
- X City (30%): ₹8,760
- Y City (20%): ₹5,840
- Z City (10%): ₹2,920
Which posts come under Pay Level 5?
Common posts include Auditor (C&AG), Accountant (CGA/Postal), Senior Commercial Clerk (Railways), and Upper Division Clerk (UDC) after MACP or promotion.
Is Level 5 a Gazetted post?
No. Pay Level 5 (Grade Pay 2800) is a Group-C Non-Gazetted post. Gazetted status typically starts from Level 8 or Level 9 (Group B).
हिंदी सारांश
7वें वेतन आयोग के लेवल 5 (ऑडिटर/अकाउंटेंट) की शुरुआती बेसिक सैलरी 29,200 रुपये है। जनवरी 2026 से 62% DA के साथ, X-Class शहरों में कुल सैलरी लगभग 61,800 रुपये बनती है। कटौतियों (NPS आदि) के बाद हाथ में लगभग 57,000 रुपये मिलेंगे। यह एक ग्रुप-C (Non-Gazetted) पद है।
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