What is the in-hand salary at Level 2?

In-hand salary at Level 2 depends on your basic pay (which sits within the pay-matrix row), your city category (X / Y / Z) and the prevailing DA rate (currently 60% from January 2026). For the entry cell of ₹19,900 in a Y-category city, the in-hand monthly salary works out to roughly basic + 60% DA + 20% HRA + transport + DA on transport, less NPS (10%), CGHS, CGEIS and any TDS. Use the calculator on this page to see the exact number for your situation.

What will my Level 2 salary be under the 8th CPC?

Under the projected 8th Pay Commission (analyst estimate, not yet official), Level 2 basic pay multiplies by a fitment factor of about 1.92×. Starting basic of ₹19,900 therefore moves to approximately ₹38,208 when the new commission is implemented. DA resets to 0% on day one and accrues again from there. Final figures depend on the actual fitment factor and allowance structure the government notifies — the 1.92× value is an analyst projection only.

What is the Grade Pay for Level 2?

Level 2 corresponds to GP 1900 under the legacy 6th CPC pay-band system. Although Grade Pay was discontinued under the 7th CPC's new pay-matrix structure in 2016, the term is still widely used for cadre-mapping, recruitment notifications and seniority lists.

How does annual increment work at Level 2?

Increments are awarded each year on 1 July (or 1 January, post-2016 OM, whichever is applicable to your service). Each increment moves you one cell forward in the Level 2 row of the pay matrix — typically a ~3% raise. To be eligible for an increment, you must have completed at least 6 months of service at the current cell as of the increment date.

PB-1 (5200–20200) · GP 1900

Level 2 — 7th CPC Pay Matrix & Salary

Level 2 corresponds to Lower Division Clerk (LDC) and equivalent posts. The pay-matrix row begins at ₹19,900 and progresses to ₹63,200 over 40 annual increments. It is one of the most common entry grades for clerical staff across Central Government offices.

Quick Snapshot

Starting Basic

₹19,900

Maximum Basic

₹63,200

Grade Pay

GP 1900

Pay Band

PB-1 (5200–20200)

Level 2 In-Hand Salary Calculator

Pick your basic pay cell, city category and DA rate to see your monthly take-home — plus the projected 8th CPC figure.

Your Details

Basic Pay (cell from Level 2 matrix)

City Category

DA %60%

Salary BreakdownPer month

7th CPC (Current)

Basic Pay₹19,900

DA (60%)₹11,940

HRA (30%)₹5,970

Transport (TA + DA)₹2,160

Gross₹39,970

NPS (10%)− ₹3,184

CGHS + CGEIS− ₹280

Income Tax (TDS)− ₹0

Net Take-Home₹36,506

8th CPC Projection (×1.92 fitment)

New Basic₹38,208

Net (DA reset to 0%)₹44,627

Level 2 Pay Matrix — All 40 Cells

Each cell represents one annual increment. You move one cell forward every 1 July (or 1 January, per your service rules).

Annual increments for Level 2 from cell 1 to cell 40.
Cell	Basic Pay (₹)	Approx Gross (Y city, DA 60%)
1	₹19,900	≈ ₹35,820
2	₹20,500	≈ ₹36,900
3	₹21,100	≈ ₹37,980
4	₹21,700	≈ ₹39,060
5	₹22,400	≈ ₹40,320
6	₹23,100	≈ ₹41,580
7	₹23,800	≈ ₹42,840
8	₹24,500	≈ ₹44,100
9	₹25,200	≈ ₹45,360
10	₹26,000	≈ ₹46,800
11	₹26,800	≈ ₹48,240
12	₹27,600	≈ ₹49,680
13	₹28,400	≈ ₹51,120
14	₹29,300	≈ ₹52,740
15	₹30,200	≈ ₹54,360
16	₹31,100	≈ ₹55,980
17	₹32,000	≈ ₹57,600
18	₹33,000	≈ ₹59,400
19	₹34,000	≈ ₹61,200
20	₹35,000	≈ ₹63,000
21	₹36,100	≈ ₹64,980
22	₹37,200	≈ ₹66,960
23	₹38,300	≈ ₹68,940
24	₹39,400	≈ ₹70,920
25	₹40,600	≈ ₹73,080
26	₹41,800	≈ ₹75,240
27	₹43,100	≈ ₹77,580
28	₹44,400	≈ ₹79,920
29	₹45,700	≈ ₹82,260
30	₹47,100	≈ ₹84,780
31	₹48,500	≈ ₹87,300
32	₹50,000	≈ ₹90,000
33	₹51,500	≈ ₹92,700
34	₹53,000	≈ ₹95,400
35	₹54,600	≈ ₹98,280
36	₹56,200	≈ ₹1,01,160
37	₹57,900	≈ ₹1,04,220
38	₹59,600	≈ ₹1,07,280
39	₹61,400	≈ ₹1,10,520
40	₹63,200	≈ ₹1,13,760

About Level 2 — LDC / Constable

Level 2 employees handle dak, file movement, basic data entry, citizen interaction and routine clerical work. SSC's CHSL (Combined Higher Secondary Level) examination is the primary recruitment channel for LDCs. Educational qualification is typically 12th pass with typing skills at 35 wpm (English) or 30 wpm (Hindi).

Common posts at Level 2

Lower Division Clerk (LDC)
Police Constable
Postman
Cashier (Group C)
Stenographer (Trainee)

Promotion ladder

LDCs are eligible for promotion to UDC (Level 4) after 5 years of regular service or via MACP at the 10-year mark. Many LDCs also clear departmental exams to move into Level 4 or higher cadres.

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