From mint · Rajendra Saxena · · 1m 10s
7th Pay Commission Level 5 Salary Update
Central government employees in X-class cities earn ₹62,224 monthly after 7th Pay Commission changes.
In brief
Central government employees in X-class cities earn ₹62,224 monthly after 7th Pay Commission changes. Level 5 employees in X-class cities receive ₹62,224 monthly gross salary with 63% DA, but final amount varies by city classification. Originally reported by mint.
New Salary Calculation
The revised salary follows the Union government's decision to increase DA for central government employees from 60% to 63% of basic pay, effective July 1, 2026.
Level 5 Salary Breakdown
Basic pay of ₹29,200, DA at 63%, HRA at 30% and Transport Allowance determine monthly gross salary of ₹62,224.
HRA Varies by City
HRA rates depend on city classification: 30% in X-class cities, 20% in Y-class cities, 10% in Z-class towns.
Transport Allowance Rules
Transport Allowance is ₹3,600 in notified cities and ₹1,800 elsewhere, with 63% DA on the allowance.
Deductions Impact Take-Home
NPS contributions at 10% of basic pay plus DA amount to ₹4,760 monthly, reducing take-home salary.
Annual Increment Increases Basic Pay
Basic pay increases from ₹29,200 to ₹30,100 after annual increment, with corresponding salary component adjustments.
The key point
Level 5 employees in X-class cities receive ₹62,224 monthly gross salary with 63% DA, but final amount varies by city classification.
/https://i.s3.glbimg.com/v1/AUTH_59edd422c0c84a879bd37670ae4f538a/internal_photos/bs/2026/H/J/dkzvfcQFK5BhFscWyD5g/design-sem-nome.png)
/https://i.s3.glbimg.com/v1/AUTH_59edd422c0c84a879bd37670ae4f538a/internal_photos/bs/2026/n/T/X8nxqAQqqcy8mFqzxi1g/edicao-imagens-g1-1-.jpg)
