What is the starting salary for Level 4 in 7th CPC?

The entry-level basic pay for Level 4 under the 7th CPC is ₹25,500 per month (Cell 1). With DA at 60%, the basic + DA comes to ₹40,800.

What is the in-hand salary for Level 4 in 2026?

For a Level 4 employee at entry pay (₹25,500) posted in an X-class city with DA at 60%, the approximate in-hand salary is around ₹44,370 per month after NPS deduction. This varies based on city class, additional allowances, and deductions.

What will Level 4 salary be after 8th CPC?

Under the projected 8th CPC (fitment factor 1.92×), the entry pay for Level 4 would rise from ₹25,500 to approximately ₹48,960. 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 4?

Level 4 covers the following posts and designations: UDC (Senior), Driver (Grade I). This is a Group C level. The 6th CPC equivalent was Grade Pay ₹2,400 in PB-1 (₹5,200–₹20,200).

How much is Level 4 HRA in X, Y, and Z class city?

At entry pay ₹25,500: X-city HRA (30%) = ₹7,650/month, Y-city HRA (20%) = ₹5,100/month, Z-city HRA (10%) = ₹2,550/month. These rates apply after DA crossed 50%.

What is the maximum basic pay in Level 4?

The maximum basic pay at Level 4 is ₹81,100 (Cell 40). This is reached after 39 annual increments of approximately 3% each, representing roughly 39 years of service at this level.

Level 4 — Group C Salary Breakdown

Complete pay matrix, in-hand salary calculator, and 8th CPC projection for Level 4 employees (UDC (Senior), Driver (Grade I)).

Entry Pay

₹25,500

Max Pay

₹81,100

Increments

8th CPC Entry (Est.)

₹48,960

Last Updated: April 2026

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Level 4 Pay Matrix — All 40 Increments

Index	7th CPC Basic Pay (₹)	8th CPC Projected (₹)
1 (Entry)	₹25,500	₹48,960
2	₹26,300	₹50,496
3	₹27,100	₹52,032
4	₹27,900	₹53,568
5	₹28,700	₹55,104
6	₹29,600	₹56,832
7	₹30,500	₹58,560
8	₹31,400	₹60,288
9	₹32,300	₹62,016
10	₹33,300	₹63,936
11	₹34,300	₹65,856
12	₹35,300	₹67,776
13	₹36,400	₹69,888
14	₹37,500	₹72,000
15	₹38,600	₹74,112
16	₹39,800	₹76,416
17	₹41,000	₹78,720
18	₹42,200	₹81,024
19	₹43,500	₹83,520
20	₹44,800	₹86,016
21 (Mid)	₹46,100	₹88,512
22	₹47,500	₹91,200
23	₹48,900	₹93,888
24	₹50,400	₹96,768
25	₹51,900	₹99,648
26	₹53,500	₹1,02,720
27	₹55,100	₹1,05,792
28	₹56,800	₹1,09,056
29	₹58,500	₹1,12,320
30	₹60,300	₹1,15,776
31	₹62,100	₹1,19,232
32	₹64,000	₹1,22,880
33	₹65,900	₹1,26,528
34	₹67,900	₹1,30,368
35	₹69,900	₹1,34,208
36	₹72,000	₹1,38,240
37	₹74,200	₹1,42,464
38	₹76,400	₹1,46,688
39	₹78,700	₹1,51,104
40	₹81,100	₹1,55,712

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 4 In-Hand Salary Calculator

Basic Pay (Cell)

City Category

DA Rate (%)

NPS

Earnings (7th CPC)

Basic Pay₹25,500

DA (60%)₹15,300

HRA (30%)₹7,650

TA₹3,600

DA on TA₹2,160

Gross Salary₹54,210

Deductions

NPS (10%)−₹4,080

CGHS−₹450

Income Tax (est.)−₹0

Total Deductions₹4,530

Net In-Hand Salary (Monthly)

₹49,680

Annual CTC (incl. employer NPS): ₹7,19,064

8th CPC Projected In-Hand

₹62,276

+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 4

Component	7th CPC (Current)	8th CPC (Projected)
Basic Pay	₹25,500	₹48,960
DA	60% (₹15,300)	0% (merged)
HRA (X-city)	30% (₹7,650)	~24% (₹11,750)
Gross (approx)	₹48,450	₹60,710
NPS Deduction	₹4,080	₹4,896
Net In-Hand (approx)	₹44,370	₹55,814
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 4 — Posts & Designations

UDC (Senior) Driver (Grade I) Group C

Level 4 covers senior-scale UDCs and Grade I drivers in the Central Government. Senior UDCs handle complex clerical duties, maintain important registers, and may supervise a section of clerks. Grade I drivers operate official vehicles for senior officers. This level is reached through promotion from Level 3 and leads to Level 5 (Head Clerk) upon further promotion.

6th CPC Equivalent

Grade Pay ₹2,400

PB-1 (₹5,200–₹20,200)

Promotion Pathway

→ Level 5 (Senior Clerk)

From Level 3

Level 3 vs Level 4 vs Level 5

Aspect	Level 3	Level 4	Level 5
Entry Pay	₹21,700	₹25,500	₹29,200
Max Pay	₹69,100	₹81,100	₹90,300
Increments	40	40	40
HRA (X-city)	₹6,510	₹7,650	₹8,760
In-Hand (approx)	₹37,758	₹44,370	₹50,808
Typical Post	UDC	UDC (Senior)	Senior Clerk

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