PayCalc8th CPC Level 5 Salary: Projected Pay & Arrears
Level 5 covers Senior clerks, stenographers Grade II, ASI (CAPF). Current basic pay runs ₹29,200–₹92,300; under the 8th Pay Commission the entry basic is projected between ₹75,044 and ₹87,600 depending on the fitment factor.
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Level 5 projected basic pay
| Stage | 7th CPC | × 2.57 | × 2.86 | × 3.00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry pay | ₹29,200 | ₹75,044 | ₹83,512 | ₹87,600 |
| Top of scale | ₹92,300 | ₹2,37,211 | ₹2,63,978 | ₹2,76,900 |
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 ₹46,720, is about ₹36,792 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%) | ₹83,512 | ₹22,548 | ₹1,06,060 |
| Y — Large city (18%) | ₹83,512 | ₹15,032 | ₹98,544 |
| Z — Other (9%) | ₹83,512 | ₹7,516 | ₹91,028 |
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 5
With the 8th CPC effective 1 January 2026 and an assumed implementation of May 2027 (17 months), a Level 5 employee at entry pay would accrue roughly ₹6,25,464 at factor 2.86 (monthly difference ₹36,792 × 17). Model other dates and factors in the arrears calculator.
Frequently asked questions
What is the current basic pay for Level 5?
Under the 7th CPC pay matrix, Level 5 (GP 2800) runs from ₹29,200 at entry to ₹92,300 at the top of the scale, with 3% annual increments.
What will Level 5 salary be under the 8th Pay Commission?
At entry, projected new basic pay is about ₹75,044 with fitment factor 2.57, ₹83,512 at 2.86 (the union demand), or ₹87,600 at 3.00. The official factor will be known only when the 8th CPC report is published.
How much will a Level 5 employee gain per month?
Today a Level 5 employee at entry draws ₹46,720 as Basic + DA (60%). At factor 2.86 the new basic would be ₹83,512 — a real gain of about ₹36,792 per month before allowances.
How much 8th CPC arrears would Level 5 get?
If implemented in May 2027 with effect from January 2026 (17 months), a Level 5 employee at entry pay would accrue roughly ₹6,25,464 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.