Pay Level 18 Salary Calculator.
The highest administrative post in the Republic of India: Cabinet Secretary, along with Chief of Defence Staff (CDS).
Select your pay level and basic pay below, then press Calculate Salary to view your detailed 7th & 8th CPC Salary Breakdown.
Salary Breakdown
Select your Pay Level and Basic Pay on the left, then click Calculate Salary to view your complete 7th CPC & 8th CPC Salary Breakdown.
Staff side initial projection (sets minimum basic pay to ₹41,040).
| Component | 7th CPC (Current) | 8th CPC (Projected) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings & Allowances | |||
| Basic Pay | ₹44,900 | ₹1,02,400 | +₹57,500 |
| Dearness Allowance (DA)7th: 53% | 8th: 0% | ₹23,797 | ₹0 | -₹23,797 |
| House Rent Allowance (HRA)X City (30%) | ₹13,470 | ₹30,720 | +₹17,250 |
| Transport Allowance (TA + DA)Base ₹3,600 + DA | ₹5,508 | ₹8,200 | +₹2,692 |
| Hospital Allowance (NPA / PCA)Medical Cadre | ₹0 | ₹0 | +₹0 |
| Other Allowances (CEA, Uniform, etc.) | ₹0 | ₹0 | ₹0 |
| Gross Salary | ₹87,675 | ₹1,41,320 | +₹53,645 |
| Deductions & Recoveries | |||
| NPS / UPS (10% of Basic+DA)Govt: ₹9,618 | -₹6,870 | -₹10,240 | -₹3,370 |
| CGHS & CGEGIS | -₹710 | -₹1,035 | -₹325 |
| Professional Tax | -₹200 | -₹200 | ₹0 |
| Income Tax (Monthly Est.) | -₹0 | -₹0 | -₹0 |
| Other Deductions (License fee, Society, etc.) | -₹0 | -₹0 | ₹0 |
| Total Deductions | -₹7,780 | -₹11,475 | -₹3,695 |
| Net In-Hand Salary | ₹79,895 | ₹1,29,845 | +₹49,950 |
१. पे लेवल (Pay Level) और बेसिक पे:
अपनी सैलरी स्लिप पर "Pay Level" देखें (जैसे Level 7)। फिर अपना "Basic Pay" (मूल वेतन) चुनें।
२. शहर का चुनाव और मकान किराया (HRA):
यदि आपको अपने शहर की श्रेणी नहीं पता, तो "Search city" बॉक्स में अपने शहर का नाम टाइप करें।
- X श्रेणी (30% HRA): दिल्ली, मुंबई, कोलकाता, चेन्नई, बेंगलुरु, हैदराबाद, अहमदाबाद, पुणे।
- Y श्रेणी (20% HRA): लखनऊ, पटना, जयपुर, भोपाल समेत १००+ बड़े शहर।
- Z श्रेणी (10% HRA): अन्य छोटे शहर व ग्रामीण इलाके।
- अगर सरकारी क्वार्टर मिला है, तो 'No HRA' चुनें।
३. महंगाई भत्ता (DA):
वर्तमान में केंद्र सरकार द्वारा 53% DA लागू है। 8वें वेतन आयोग में DA शून्य (0%) से रीसेट होकर बेसिक में जुड़ जाएगा।
४. अस्पताल भत्ते (NPA / PCA / HPCA) व अन्य:
सरकारी अस्पताल में कार्यरत डॉक्टरों को 20% NPA मिलता है। नर्सिंग एवं पैरामेडिकल स्टाफ को ₹4,100 (लेवल 1-8) या ₹5,300 (लेवल 9+) प्रतिमाह मिलता है।
५. 8वां वेतन आयोग (8th CPC) अनुमान:
फिटमेंट फैक्टर (1.92× से 2.86×) के आधार पर आपका अनुमानित नया बेसिक और टेक-होम वेतन प्रदर्शित होगा।
Pay Level 18 Increment Progression (1 Stages).
Annual vertical step increments of approximately 3% compounded annually.
Popular Posts in Pay Level 18
- Cabinet Secretary to GoI
- Chief of Defence Staff (CDS)
- Chairman, Chiefs of Staff Committee
Statutory Recoveries & Allowances
Common Questions About Pay Level 18 (Pay Level 18).
1. What is the entry-level basic pay for Pay Level 18?
The entry basic pay for Pay Level 18 is ₹2,50,000 per month under the 7th Central Pay Commission, with an annual increment of approximately 3% advancing through 1 stages up to ₹2,50,000.
2. What is the expected in-hand salary for Pay Level 18?
Under 7th CPC rules with 53% DA, 30% X-Class HRA, and Transport Allowance, an employee starting at Pay Level 18 receives an estimated in-hand take-home salary of approximately ₹4,05,000 per month after statutory NPS pension (10%), CGHS (₹1000), and CGEGIS deductions.
3. What is the projected 8th CPC basic pay for Pay Level 18?
With an expected fitment factor of 2.28 (and union proposals up to 2.86), the entry basic pay for Pay Level 18 will rise from ₹2,50,000 to approximately ₹5,70,000 per month upon 8th Pay Commission notification.
4. Which government posts are classified under Pay Level 18?
Typical central government designations in Pay Level 18 include: Cabinet Secretary to GoI, Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Chairman, Chiefs of Staff Committee.