7th Pay Commission in UP (2026 Update)
The 7th Central Pay Commission was implemented in Uttar Pradesh from January 2016. All state government employees receive salaries based on the revised pay matrix. As of January 2026, the structure remains the standard for over 16 lakh employees.
[!IMPORTANT] 📢 8th Pay Commission Update: Central government has approved 8th Pay Commission implementation from January 2026. UP state employees will see revised pay structure soon. Expected salary hike: 15-20%.
Pay Level Structure
| Pay Level | Entry Pay | Common Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | ₹18,000 | Peon, Chowkidar |
| Level 2 | ₹19,900 | Clerk, Junior Assistant |
| Level 3 | ₹21,700 | Senior Clerk |
| Level 4 | ₹25,500 | Computer Operator |
| Level 5 | ₹29,200 | Accountant |
| Level 6 | ₹35,400 | Lekhpal, Patwari |
| Level 7 | ₹44,900 | Sub-Inspector |
Current DA Rate (January 2026)
Dearness Allowance: 53% of Basic Pay
DA is revised twice a year (January and July). While a hike for January 2026 is expected (typically 3-4%), the currently disbursed rate is 53%.
House Rent Allowance (HRA)
City categories determine your HRA:
| Category | City Example | HRA Rate |
|---|---|---|
| X (Metro) | Lucknow, Kanpur | 24-27% |
| Y | Varanasi, Agra, Meerut | 16-18% |
| Z | Rural areas, Small towns | 8-9% |
How In-Hand Salary is Calculated
Earnings (जोड़)
- Basic Pay — As per pay level
- DA — 53% of Basic
- HRA — Based on city category
- TA — Transport Allowance (approx ₹3,600-7,200)
Deductions (कटौती)
- NPS — 10% of (Basic + DA) for new employees
- GIS — Group Insurance Scheme
- Income Tax — As per slab
Example Calculation (Lekhpal)
For a Lekhpal (Level 6, Basic ₹35,400) in a Category Y city:
| Component | Amount |
|---|---|
| Basic Pay | ₹35,400 |
| DA (53%) | ₹18,762 |
| HRA (18%) | ₹6,372 |
| Gross | ₹60,534 |
| NPS (10%) | -₹5,416 |
| GIS | -₹120 |
| In-Hand | ~₹55,000 |
Calculate Your Salary
Use our UP Salary Calculator to calculate your exact in-hand salary based on your pay level and city.
हिंदी में संक्षेप
7वें वेतन आयोग के तहत UP सरकारी कर्मचारियों का वेतन Pay Matrix के अनुसार निर्धारित होता है। वर्तमान में DA 53% है। 2026 में वेतन गणना के लिए Basic + DA + HRA को जोड़कर NPS और GIS की कटौती की जाती है। अपना सही वेतन जानने के लिए हमारा Salary Calculator उपयोग करें।
Last updated: 24 January 2026
