8th Pay Commission — Level 5 Salary
Current 7th CPC entry pay for Level 5 is ₹29,200. Drag the fitment factor to see the projected 8th CPC payslip for this level. Already drawing increments? Enter your actual basic instead.
Level 5 at a glance
The 7th CPC entry pay for Level 5 is ₹29,200 per month. With DA at 60%, that means ₹17,520 of DA today — all of which merges into the revised basic when the 8th CPC is implemented. Here is what Level 5 entry basic becomes under three widely discussed fitment scenarios:
| Scenario | Fitment factor | Projected Level 5 basic | Change vs today's basic+DA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative | 1.92 | ₹56,064 | +₹9,344 |
| Middle estimate | 2.08 | ₹60,736 | +₹14,016 |
| 7th CPC repeat | 2.57 | ₹75,044 | +₹28,324 |
These are projections — the real factor arrives only with the Commission's report. The comparison column is against basic+DA (₹46,720) because DA resets to 0% on implementation.
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Frequently asked questions
Which posts are in pay Level 5?
Pay levels group posts by grade pay under the 7th CPC matrix. Your pay level is printed on your salary slip and appointment/promotion order — use that as the authority for your level.
Level 5 me kitna increment milega?
Annual increment 3% hota hai (pay matrix ke next cell me move). Yahan projection entry pay par hai — apni current basic daal kar exact estimate dekhein.
Level 5 ke liye arrears kitne banenge?
Implementation jitni late hogi utne mahine ka arrear — arrears calculator me apni basic daal kar month-by-month table dekhein.
What HRA will Level 5 get under the 8th CPC?
HRA is a percentage of the revised basic by city class. On implementation it is expected to restart at lower slabs (as in 2016) and rise as DA crosses thresholds — the report will confirm exact rates.