What is the starting salary for Level 2 in 7th CPC?

The entry-level basic pay for Level 2 under the 7th CPC is ₹19,900 per month (Cell 1). With DA at 60%, the basic + DA comes to ₹31,840.

What is the in-hand salary for Level 2 in 2026?

For a Level 2 employee at entry pay (₹19,900) posted in an X-class city with DA at 60%, the approximate in-hand salary is around ₹34,626 per month after NPS deduction. This varies based on city class, additional allowances, and deductions.

What will Level 2 salary be after 8th CPC?

Under the projected 8th CPC (fitment factor 1.92×), the entry pay for Level 2 would rise from ₹19,900 to approximately ₹38,208. DA resets to 0% as it merges into the new basic pay. The overall in-hand salary is expected to increase by 20-25%.

Which posts come under Level 2?

Level 2 covers the following posts and designations: LDC, Driver (Ordinary Grade), Daftary. This is a Group C level. The 6th CPC equivalent was Grade Pay ₹1,900 in PB-1 (₹5,200–₹20,200).

How much is Level 2 HRA in X, Y, and Z class city?

At entry pay ₹19,900: X-city HRA (30%) = ₹5,970/month, Y-city HRA (20%) = ₹3,980/month, Z-city HRA (10%) = ₹1,990/month. These rates apply after DA crossed 50%.

What is the maximum basic pay in Level 2?

The maximum basic pay at Level 2 is ₹63,200 (Cell 40). This is reached after 39 annual increments of approximately 3% each, representing roughly 39 years of service at this level.

Level 2 — Group C Salary Breakdown

Complete pay matrix, in-hand salary calculator, and 8th CPC projection for Level 2 employees (LDC, Driver (Ordinary Grade), Daftary).

Entry Pay

₹19,900

Max Pay

₹63,200

Increments

8th CPC Entry (Est.)

₹38,208

Last Updated: April 2026

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Level 2 Pay Matrix — All 40 Increments

Index	7th CPC Basic Pay (₹)	8th CPC Projected (₹)
1 (Entry)	₹19,900	₹38,208
2	₹20,500	₹39,360
3	₹21,100	₹40,512
4	₹21,700	₹41,664
5	₹22,400	₹43,008
6	₹23,100	₹44,352
7	₹23,800	₹45,696
8	₹24,500	₹47,040
9	₹25,200	₹48,384
10	₹26,000	₹49,920
11	₹26,800	₹51,456
12	₹27,600	₹52,992
13	₹28,400	₹54,528
14	₹29,300	₹56,256
15	₹30,200	₹57,984
16	₹31,100	₹59,712
17	₹32,000	₹61,440
18	₹33,000	₹63,360
19	₹34,000	₹65,280
20	₹35,000	₹67,200
21 (Mid)	₹36,100	₹69,312
22	₹37,200	₹71,424
23	₹38,300	₹73,536
24	₹39,400	₹75,648
25	₹40,600	₹77,952
26	₹41,800	₹80,256
27	₹43,100	₹82,752
28	₹44,400	₹85,248
29	₹45,700	₹87,744
30	₹47,100	₹90,432
31	₹48,500	₹93,120
32	₹50,000	₹96,000
33	₹51,500	₹98,880
34	₹53,000	₹1,01,760
35	₹54,600	₹1,04,832
36	₹56,200	₹1,07,904
37	₹57,900	₹1,11,168
38	₹59,600	₹1,14,432
39	₹61,400	₹1,17,888
40	₹63,200	₹1,21,344

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 2 In-Hand Salary Calculator

Basic Pay (Cell)

City Category

DA Rate (%)

NPS

Earnings (7th CPC)

Basic Pay₹19,900

DA (60%)₹11,940

HRA (30%)₹5,970

TA₹1,350

DA on TA₹810

Gross Salary₹39,970

Deductions

NPS (10%)−₹3,184

CGHS−₹250

Income Tax (est.)−₹0

Total Deductions₹3,434

Net In-Hand Salary (Monthly)

₹36,536

Annual CTC (incl. employer NPS): ₹5,33,136

8th CPC Projected In-Hand

₹45,699

+25% 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 2

Component	7th CPC (Current)	8th CPC (Projected)
Basic Pay	₹19,900	₹38,208
DA	60% (₹11,940)	0% (merged)
HRA (X-city)	30% (₹5,970)	~24% (₹9,170)
Gross (approx)	₹37,810	₹47,378
NPS Deduction	₹3,184	₹3,821
Net In-Hand (approx)	₹34,626	₹43,557
Estimated Increase		+26%

Based on entry pay with fitment factor 1.92×. 8th CPC HRA starts at 24% (X-city) since DA is 0%. Actual values await official 8th CPC report. Calculate your personalized 7th vs 8th CPC salary →

About Level 2 — Posts & Designations

LDC Driver (Ordinary Grade) Daftary Group C

Level 2 covers Lower Division Clerks (LDC), ordinary-grade drivers, and daftary posts. LDCs handle data entry, file movement, and basic clerical work in government offices. Recruitment is through SSC CHSL examination. Promotion from Level 2 leads to Level 3 (UDC) after completion of required service years and a typing/skill test.

6th CPC Equivalent

Grade Pay ₹1,900

PB-1 (₹5,200–₹20,200)

Promotion Pathway

→ Level 3 (UDC)

From Level 1

Level 1 vs Level 2 vs Level 3

Aspect	Level 1	Level 2	Level 3
Entry Pay	₹18,000	₹19,900	₹21,700
Max Pay	₹56,900	₹63,200	₹69,100
Increments	40	40	40
HRA (X-city)	₹5,400	₹5,970	₹6,510
In-Hand (approx)	₹31,320	₹34,626	₹37,758
Typical Post	MTS	LDC	UDC

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