Level 15 — Group A Salary Breakdown
Complete pay matrix, in-hand salary calculator, and 8th CPC projection for Level 15 employees (Senior Additional Secretary, Apex Scale).
Entry Pay
₹1,82,200
Max Pay
₹2,24,100
Increments
8
8th CPC Entry (Est.)
₹3,49,824
Last Updated: April 2026
Level 15 Pay Matrix — All 8 Increments
| Index | 7th CPC Basic Pay (₹) | 8th CPC Projected (₹) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (Entry) | ₹1,82,200 | ₹3,49,824 |
| 2 | ₹1,87,700 | ₹3,60,384 |
| 3 | ₹1,93,300 | ₹3,71,136 |
| 4 | ₹1,99,100 | ₹3,82,272 |
| 5 (Mid) | ₹2,05,100 | ₹3,93,792 |
| 6 | ₹2,11,300 | ₹4,05,696 |
| 7 | ₹2,17,600 | ₹4,17,792 |
| 8 | ₹2,24,100 | ₹4,30,272 |
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 15 In-Hand Salary Calculator
City Category
NPS
Earnings (7th CPC)
Deductions
Net In-Hand Salary (Monthly)
₹2,54,046
Annual CTC (incl. employer NPS): ₹47,82,156
8th CPC Projected In-Hand
₹3,10,071
+22% 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 15
| Component | 7th CPC (Current) | 8th CPC (Projected) |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Pay | ₹1,82,200 | ₹3,49,824 |
| DA | 60% (₹1,09,320) | 0% (merged) |
| HRA (X-city) | 30% (₹54,660) | ~24% (₹83,958) |
| Gross (approx) | ₹3,46,180 | ₹4,33,782 |
| NPS Deduction | ₹29,152 | ₹34,982 |
| Net In-Hand (approx) | ₹3,17,028 | ₹3,98,800 |
| Estimated Increase | +26% | |
About Level 15 — Posts & Designations
Level 15 is the Apex Scale — reserved for the most senior IAS and equivalent officers. Senior Additional Secretaries and officers holding apex-level posts are placed here. Very few officers in the entire Central Government reach this level. It is the stepping stone to Secretary-level positions.
6th CPC Equivalent
Grade Pay Fixed ₹67,000
Apex Scale (6th CPC)
Promotion Pathway
→ Level 16 (Secretary to GoI (Jr))
From Level 14
Level 14 vs Level 15 vs Level 16
| Aspect | Level 14 | Level 15 | Level 16 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry Pay | ₹1,44,200 | ₹1,82,200 | ₹2,05,400 |
| Max Pay | ₹2,18,200 | ₹2,24,100 | ₹2,24,400 |
| Increments | 15 | 8 | 4 |
| HRA (X-city) | ₹43,260 | ₹54,660 | ₹61,620 |
| In-Hand (approx) | ₹2,50,908 | ₹3,17,028 | ₹3,57,396 |
| Typical Post | Additional Secretary | Senior Additional Secretary | Secretary to GoI (Jr) |
Level 15 — Frequently Asked Questions
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