What is the starting salary for Level 3 in 7th CPC?

The entry-level basic pay for Level 3 under the 7th CPC is ₹21,700 per month (Cell 1). With DA at 60%, the basic + DA comes to ₹34,720.

What is the in-hand salary for Level 3 in 2026?

For a Level 3 employee at entry pay (₹21,700) posted in an X-class city with DA at 60%, the approximate in-hand salary is around ₹37,758 per month after NPS deduction. This varies based on city class, additional allowances, and deductions.

What will Level 3 salary be after 8th CPC?

Under the projected 8th CPC (fitment factor 1.92×), the entry pay for Level 3 would rise from ₹21,700 to approximately ₹41,664. 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 3?

Level 3 covers the following posts and designations: UDC, Stenographer Grade III. This is a Group C level. The 6th CPC equivalent was Grade Pay ₹2,000 in PB-1 (₹5,200–₹20,200).

How much is Level 3 HRA in X, Y, and Z class city?

At entry pay ₹21,700: X-city HRA (30%) = ₹6,510/month, Y-city HRA (20%) = ₹4,340/month, Z-city HRA (10%) = ₹2,170/month. These rates apply after DA crossed 50%.

What is the maximum basic pay in Level 3?

The maximum basic pay at Level 3 is ₹69,100 (Cell 40). This is reached after 39 annual increments of approximately 3% each, representing roughly 39 years of service at this level.

Level 3 — Group C Salary Breakdown

Complete pay matrix, in-hand salary calculator, and 8th CPC projection for Level 3 employees (UDC, Stenographer Grade III).

Entry Pay

₹21,700

Max Pay

₹69,100

Increments

8th CPC Entry (Est.)

₹41,664

Last Updated: April 2026

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Level 3 Pay Matrix — All 40 Increments

Index	7th CPC Basic Pay (₹)	8th CPC Projected (₹)
1 (Entry)	₹21,700	₹41,664
2	₹22,400	₹43,008
3	₹23,100	₹44,352
4	₹23,800	₹45,696
5	₹24,500	₹47,040
6	₹25,200	₹48,384
7	₹26,000	₹49,920
8	₹26,800	₹51,456
9	₹27,600	₹52,992
10	₹28,400	₹54,528
11	₹29,300	₹56,256
12	₹30,200	₹57,984
13	₹31,100	₹59,712
14	₹32,000	₹61,440
15	₹33,000	₹63,360
16	₹34,000	₹65,280
17	₹35,000	₹67,200
18	₹36,100	₹69,312
19	₹37,200	₹71,424
20	₹38,300	₹73,536
21 (Mid)	₹39,400	₹75,648
22	₹40,600	₹77,952
23	₹41,800	₹80,256
24	₹43,100	₹82,752
25	₹44,400	₹85,248
26	₹45,700	₹87,744
27	₹47,100	₹90,432
28	₹48,500	₹93,120
29	₹50,000	₹96,000
30	₹51,500	₹98,880
31	₹53,000	₹1,01,760
32	₹54,600	₹1,04,832
33	₹56,200	₹1,07,904
34	₹57,900	₹1,11,168
35	₹59,600	₹1,14,432
36	₹61,400	₹1,17,888
37	₹63,200	₹1,21,344
38	₹65,100	₹1,24,992
39	₹67,100	₹1,28,832
40	₹69,100	₹1,32,672

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 3 In-Hand Salary Calculator

Basic Pay (Cell)

City Category

DA Rate (%)

NPS

Earnings (7th CPC)

Basic Pay₹21,700

DA (60%)₹13,020

HRA (30%)₹6,510

TA₹3,600

DA on TA₹2,160

Gross Salary₹46,990

Deductions

NPS (10%)−₹3,472

CGHS−₹250

Income Tax (est.)−₹0

Total Deductions₹3,722

Net In-Hand Salary (Monthly)

₹43,268

Annual CTC (incl. employer NPS): ₹6,22,212

8th CPC Projected In-Hand

₹53,959

+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 3

Component	7th CPC (Current)	8th CPC (Projected)
Basic Pay	₹21,700	₹41,664
DA	60% (₹13,020)	0% (merged)
HRA (X-city)	30% (₹6,510)	~24% (₹9,999)
Gross (approx)	₹41,230	₹51,663
NPS Deduction	₹3,472	₹4,166
Net In-Hand (approx)	₹37,758	₹47,497
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 3 — Posts & Designations

UDC Stenographer Grade III Group C

Level 3 is the Upper Division Clerk (UDC) grade, also covering Stenographer Grade III positions. UDCs perform noting, drafting, and supervisory clerical functions. This level is typically reached via promotion from LDC (Level 2) or through direct recruitment via SSC CHSL. Promotion from Level 3 leads to Level 4 or Level 5 depending on the cadre structure.

6th CPC Equivalent

Grade Pay ₹2,000

PB-1 (₹5,200–₹20,200)

Promotion Pathway

→ Level 4 (UDC (Senior))

From Level 2

Level 2 vs Level 3 vs Level 4

Aspect	Level 2	Level 3	Level 4
Entry Pay	₹19,900	₹21,700	₹25,500
Max Pay	₹63,200	₹69,100	₹81,100
Increments	40	40	40
HRA (X-city)	₹5,970	₹6,510	₹7,650
In-Hand (approx)	₹34,626	₹37,758	₹44,370
Typical Post	LDC	UDC	UDC (Senior)

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