Level 14 — Group A Salary Breakdown
Complete pay matrix, in-hand salary calculator, and 8th CPC projection for Level 14 employees (Additional Secretary, HAG).
Entry Pay
₹1,44,200
Max Pay
₹2,18,200
Increments
15
8th CPC Entry (Est.)
₹2,76,864
Last Updated: April 2026
Level 14 Pay Matrix — All 15 Increments
| Index | 7th CPC Basic Pay (₹) | 8th CPC Projected (₹) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (Entry) | ₹1,44,200 | ₹2,76,864 |
| 2 | ₹1,48,500 | ₹2,85,120 |
| 3 | ₹1,52,900 | ₹2,93,568 |
| 4 | ₹1,57,500 | ₹3,02,400 |
| 5 | ₹1,62,200 | ₹3,11,424 |
| 6 | ₹1,67,100 | ₹3,20,832 |
| 7 | ₹1,72,100 | ₹3,30,432 |
| 8 (Mid) | ₹1,77,300 | ₹3,40,416 |
| 9 | ₹1,82,700 | ₹3,50,784 |
| 10 | ₹1,88,200 | ₹3,61,344 |
| 11 | ₹1,93,800 | ₹3,72,096 |
| 12 | ₹1,99,600 | ₹3,83,232 |
| 13 | ₹2,05,600 | ₹3,94,752 |
| 14 | ₹2,11,800 | ₹4,06,656 |
| 15 | ₹2,18,200 | ₹4,18,944 |
Each row ≈ 3% annual increment (granted every 1 July). 8th CPC values use estimated fitment factor of 1.92×. View full Pay Matrix (all levels) →
Level 14 In-Hand Salary Calculator
City Category
NPS
Earnings (7th CPC)
Deductions
Net In-Hand Salary (Monthly)
₹2,10,702
Annual CTC (incl. employer NPS): ₹38,13,612
8th CPC Projected In-Hand
₹2,55,123
+21% increase
Approximate calculation using X-city rates, DA 60%, TA for higher TPTA cities. Actual salary may vary based on other allowances/deductions. Use the full CPC Calculator for a precise breakdown.
8th CPC Salary Projection for Level 14
| Component | 7th CPC (Current) | 8th CPC (Projected) |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Pay | ₹1,44,200 | ₹2,76,864 |
| DA | 60% (₹86,520) | 0% (merged) |
| HRA (X-city) | 30% (₹43,260) | ~24% (₹66,447) |
| Gross (approx) | ₹2,73,980 | ₹3,43,311 |
| NPS Deduction | ₹23,072 | ₹27,686 |
| Net In-Hand (approx) | ₹2,50,908 | ₹3,15,625 |
| Estimated Increase | +26% | |
About Level 14 — Posts & Designations
Level 14 is the Additional Secretary / Higher Administrative Grade (HAG). Additional Secretaries are the second-highest ranking officers in a ministry, directly assisting the Secretary. They oversee multiple departments, chair inter-ministerial committees, and make critical resource allocation decisions. This level is typically reached by IAS officers with 25+ years of service. Promotion leads to Level 15 (Apex Scale).
6th CPC Equivalent
Grade Pay ₹10,000
PB-4 (₹37,400–₹67,000)
Promotion Pathway
→ Level 15 (Senior Additional Secretary)
From Level 13A
Level 13A vs Level 14 vs Level 15
| Aspect | Level 13A | Level 14 | Level 15 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry Pay | ₹1,31,100 | ₹1,44,200 | ₹1,82,200 |
| Max Pay | ₹2,16,600 | ₹2,18,200 | ₹2,24,100 |
| Increments | 19 | 15 | 8 |
| HRA (X-city) | ₹39,330 | ₹43,260 | ₹54,660 |
| In-Hand (approx) | ₹2,28,114 | ₹2,50,908 | ₹3,17,028 |
| Typical Post | Additional Secretary (Jr) | Additional Secretary | Senior Additional Secretary |
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