8th Pay Commission Salary for Level 1
Level 1 starts at ₹18,000 today (old grade pay 1,800). Under the 8th CPC it would start between ₹32,900 and ₹51,500 at fitment factors 1.83 to 2.86.
Posts at this level include: MTS; Railway Level 1.
| Start (cell 1) | Cell 11 (about 10 years) | Top (cell 40) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | ₹18,000 | ₹24,200 | ₹56,900 |
| × 1.837th-CPC rise | ₹32,900 | ₹44,300 | ₹1,04,100 |
| × 1.92 | ₹34,600 | ₹46,500 | ₹1,09,200 |
| × 2.46 | ₹44,300 | ₹59,500 | ₹1,40,000 |
| × 2.577th CPC | ₹46,300 | ₹62,200 | ₹1,46,200 |
| × 2.86 | ₹51,500 | ₹69,200 | ₹1,62,700 |
| × 3.833Staff demand | ₹69,000 | ₹92,800 | ₹2,18,100 |
| Where you work | Today | 8th CPC |
|---|---|---|
| Big metro city | ₹33,200 | ₹41,324 |
| Other big city with higher TA (e.g. Lucknow, Jaipur, Patna) | ₹31,400 | ₹38,556 |
| Other big city, standard TA (e.g. Bhopal, Chandigarh) | ₹30,680 | ₹37,836 |
| Small town or village | ₹28,880 | ₹35,068 |
Questions about this level
What will Level 1 pay be under the 8th Pay Commission?
Level 1 starts at ₹18,000 today. At a fitment factor of 1.83 it would be ₹32,900, 1.92 it would be ₹34,600, 2.46 it would be ₹44,300, 2.57 it would be ₹46,300, 2.86 it would be ₹51,500, 3.833 it would be ₹69,000. These are estimates; the Commission has not reported.
How many cells does Level 1 have?
Level 1 has 40 cells in the 7th CPC matrix, from ₹18,000 to ₹56,900.