PayCalc8th CPC Level 4 Salary: Projected Pay & Arrears
Level 4 covers Upper Division Clerks, senior technicians, head constables. Current basic pay runs ₹25,500–₹81,100; under the 8th Pay Commission the entry basic is projected between ₹65,535 and ₹76,500 depending on the fitment factor.
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Level 4 projected basic pay
| Stage | 7th CPC | × 2.57 | × 2.86 | × 3.00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry pay | ₹25,500 | ₹65,535 | ₹72,930 | ₹76,500 |
| Top of scale | ₹81,100 | ₹2,08,427 | ₹2,31,946 | ₹2,43,300 |
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 ₹40,800, is about ₹32,130 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%) | ₹72,930 | ₹19,691 | ₹92,621 |
| Y — Large city (18%) | ₹72,930 | ₹13,127 | ₹86,057 |
| Z — Other (9%) | ₹72,930 | ₹6,564 | ₹79,494 |
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 4
With the 8th CPC effective 1 January 2026 and an assumed implementation of May 2027 (17 months), a Level 4 employee at entry pay would accrue roughly ₹5,46,210 at factor 2.86 (monthly difference ₹32,130 × 17). Model other dates and factors in the arrears calculator.
Frequently asked questions
What is the current basic pay for Level 4?
Under the 7th CPC pay matrix, Level 4 (GP 2400) runs from ₹25,500 at entry to ₹81,100 at the top of the scale, with 3% annual increments.
What will Level 4 salary be under the 8th Pay Commission?
At entry, projected new basic pay is about ₹65,535 with fitment factor 2.57, ₹72,930 at 2.86 (the union demand), or ₹76,500 at 3.00. The official factor will be known only when the 8th CPC report is published.
How much will a Level 4 employee gain per month?
Today a Level 4 employee at entry draws ₹40,800 as Basic + DA (60%). At factor 2.86 the new basic would be ₹72,930 — a real gain of about ₹32,130 per month before allowances.
How much 8th CPC arrears would Level 4 get?
If implemented in May 2027 with effect from January 2026 (17 months), a Level 4 employee at entry pay would accrue roughly ₹5,46,210 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.