Department of Expenditure (Pay Research Unit)
Pay Matrix Level 6 (2026)
The “Supervisor” Salary Class
7th Pay Commission Level 6 Salary 2026: In-Hand Pay Chart (JE/Station Master/SI)
- Pay Scale: ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400
- DA Rate: 60% (Jan 2026 Projection)
- Post Type: Junior Engineer, Station Master, Sub-Inspector
- Key Update: Gross Salary hits ₹70,000+
What Changed: The “Group B” Gateway
Level 6 (Pre-revised Grade Pay ₹4200) is the sweet spot of the Central Government salary structure. It marks the entry into Supervisory Cadres like Junior Engineers (Railways/CPWD), Station Masters, and Sub-Inspectors (Delhi Police/CAPF). With DA touching 60% in 2026, the starting salary in this bracket has become highly attractive, often exceeding the pay of private sector engineers.
✅ Calculation Parameters (Jan 2026)
Basic Pay: ₹35,400 (Cell 1)
DA: 60% (Projected)
HRA Rates: 30% (X City), 20% (Y City), 10% (Z City)
The New Protocol: Special Allowances
Level 6 posts often come with additional operational allowances. For example, a Station Master gets Night Duty Allowance (NDA), and a Sub-Inspector gets Dress Allowance/Risk Allowance.
✔ Earnings (Allowances)
- Dearness Allowance (DA): 60% of Basic Pay (₹21,240).
- House Rent Allowance (HRA): ₹10,620 (X City) / ₹7,080 (Y City).
- Transport Allowance (TPTA): ₹3,600 + DA (Total ₹5,760).
✖ Deductions (Cuts)
- NPS: 10% of (Basic + DA). Approx ₹5,664.
- CGEGIS: ₹60 (Group B Non-Gazetted).
- Professional Tax: ₹200 (State wise).
Calculated Salary Slip (Class X City – Delhi/Mumbai)
The following table shows the exact calculation for a new Level 6 recruit (e.g., RRB JE / SSC SI) in January 2026.
| Component | Formula | Amount (₹) |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Pay | Level 6, Cell 1 | 35,400 |
| DA (60%) | 35,400 x 60% | 21,240 |
| HRA (30%) | 35,400 x 30% | 10,620 |
| TPTA | 3600 + (60% of 3600) | 5,760 |
| GROSS SALARY | Total A | 73,020 |
| NPS Deduction | 10% of (35400+21240) | 5,664 |
| CGEGIS & Tax | Fixed (Est) | ~1,500 |
| NET IN-HAND | Gross – Deductions | ~₹65,856 |
*Note: Uniform Allowance (₹10,000/year) and NDA (Monthly) are paid extra for specific uniformed/operational posts.
How to Respond (Claiming NDA)
If you are working shifts (e.g., Station Master) and your Night Duty Allowance is not reflecting the new DA rate, submit this note.
“To,
The Divisional Personnel Officer,
[Your Division].Subject: Calculation of Night Duty Allowance (NDA) on Revised DA.
Sir,
I am working as Station Master (Level 6). It is submitted that NDA is to be calculated based on (Basic+DA)/200 per hour.
Since DA has increased to 60% w.e.f. Jan 2026, kindly ensure the NDA arrears for the month of January are calculated at the new rates.Yours faithfully,
[Your Name]
SM / [Station Code]”
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Level 6 considered Group B or Group C?
This is a gray area. Traditionally, Grade Pay 4200 (Level 6) is Group C. However, in many departments like Railways, there is a demand to classify Supervisory posts (JE/SSE) as Group B. Currently, for most practical purposes (passes, union), it remains Group C, but with higher financial powers.
What is the next promotion from Level 6?
The next level is Level 7 (Basic ₹44,900). For a JE, it is Senior Section Engineer (SSE). For a Sub-Inspector, it is Inspector. The financial jump is significant because Level 7 is often the threshold for “Gazetted” status in future promotions.