PayCalc8th CPC Level 1 Salary: Projected Pay & Arrears
Level 1 covers Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS), peons, attendants, safai karamcharis. Current basic pay runs ₹18,000–₹56,900; under the 8th Pay Commission the entry basic is projected between ₹46,260 and ₹54,000 depending on the fitment factor.
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Level 1 projected basic pay
| Stage | 7th CPC | × 2.57 | × 2.86 | × 3.00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry pay | ₹18,000 | ₹46,260 | ₹51,480 | ₹54,000 |
| Top of scale | ₹56,900 | ₹1,46,233 | ₹1,62,734 | ₹1,70,700 |
The fitment factor absorbs the 60% DA that merges into basic pay at the changeover — so the real monthly gain at entry, over today's Basic + DA of ₹28,800, is about ₹22,680 at factor 2.86. How the factor works is explained in the fitment factor guide.
Projected gross salary with HRA (at 2.86)
| City class | New basic | HRA | Gross (basic + HRA) |
|---|---|---|---|
| X — Metro (27%) | ₹51,480 | ₹13,900 | ₹65,380 |
| Y — Large city (18%) | ₹51,480 | ₹9,266 | ₹60,746 |
| Z — Other (9%) | ₹51,480 | ₹4,633 | ₹56,113 |
DA restarts at 0% after the merger, and HRA percentages may be rationalised in the final report — see the HRA rules guide. Transport allowance, NPS deduction and income tax are added in the take-home pay calculator.
Arrears estimate for Level 1
With the 8th CPC effective 1 January 2026 and an assumed implementation of May 2027 (17 months), a Level 1 employee at entry pay would accrue roughly ₹3,85,560 at factor 2.86 (monthly difference ₹22,680 × 17). Model other dates and factors in the arrears calculator.
Frequently asked questions
What is the current basic pay for Level 1?
Under the 7th CPC pay matrix, Level 1 (GP 1800) runs from ₹18,000 at entry to ₹56,900 at the top of the scale, with 3% annual increments.
What will Level 1 salary be under the 8th Pay Commission?
At entry, projected new basic pay is about ₹46,260 with fitment factor 2.57, ₹51,480 at 2.86 (the union demand), or ₹54,000 at 3.00. The official factor will be known only when the 8th CPC report is published.
How much will a Level 1 employee gain per month?
Today a Level 1 employee at entry draws ₹28,800 as Basic + DA (60%). At factor 2.86 the new basic would be ₹51,480 — a real gain of about ₹22,680 per month before allowances.
How much 8th CPC arrears would Level 1 get?
If implemented in May 2027 with effect from January 2026 (17 months), a Level 1 employee at entry pay would accrue roughly ₹3,85,560 in arrears at factor 2.86, before tax and adjustments.
Disclaimer: the 8th CPC report is not published; all projected figures are educational estimates. Verify final fixation with your Pay & Accounts Office.