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Cadre Restructuring Salary Benefits: How Your Pay Level Will Jump from Level 4 to Level 7 (With Examples)
- Entry Level (PA/SA): Level 4 (₹25,500)
- First Promo (LSG): Level 5 (₹29,200)
- Second Promo (HSG-II): Level 6 (₹35,400)
- Top Promo (HSG-I): Level 7 (₹44,900)
The “Hidden” Benefit: Early Promotion vs MACP
Many employees ask: “I already get Level 5 via MACP. How does this report help me?”
The Answer: MACP takes 10 Years. The new 40:40:20 Ratio creates so many LSG vacancies that you might get Regular Promotion in just 5-6 years.
💰 The “Double Jump” Advantage
If you get Regular Promotion to LSG (Level 5) in 6 years:
1. You start drawing higher salary 4 years earlier than MACP.
2. You become eligible for HSG-II (Level 6) much faster.
3. You retire at Level 7 or Level 8, whereas MACP restricts you to Level 6.
Real-Life Salary Fixation Examples
Let’s calculate the exact cash benefit using the 7th CPC Matrix rules (FR 22(I)(a)(1)).
Example 1: The Junior PA (5 Years Service)
Scenario: Ravi is a PA getting promoted to LSG under the new quota.
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| Current Pay (Level 4) | ₹29,600 (Cell 6) |
| Notional Increment | ₹30,500 (Cell 7) |
| Fixation in Level 5 | ₹31,000 (Nearest Higher Cell) |
| Net Gain | Immediate ₹1,400/month (+ DA & HRA impact) |
Example 2: The Senior SA (Moving to HSG-II)
Scenario: Anita is an LSG (Level 5) promoting to HSG-II (Level 6).
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| Current Pay (Level 5) | ₹41,100 |
| Notional Increment | ₹42,300 |
| Fixation in Level 6 | ₹43,600 |
| Net Gain | Immediate ₹2,500/month (+ Higher HRA) |
Allowances That Will Increase
It is not just the Basic Pay. Changing your “Level” triggers a chain reaction in your allowances:
🏠 HRA (House Rent Allowance)
Calculated on the new (higher) Basic Pay. A promotion often covers the cost of inflation instantly.
✈️ TA (Transport Allowance)
Major Jump: If you cross into Level 9 (HSG-I NFG) in future, your TA jumps to the higher bracket (₹3600/₹7200 + DA).
Summary of Levels (The New Career Path)
Under the Cadre Restructuring 2026, your career path changes from a “Stagnant Line” to a “Fast Track”:
- Start: PA/SA (Level 4)
- 5-8 Years: LSG (Level 5) – Supervisory
- 12-15 Years: HSG-II (Level 6) – Managerial
- 20+ Years: HSG-I (Level 7) – Head of Office
- Retirement: HSG-I NFG (Level 8) – Gazetted Status Equivalent