8th Pay Commission · Level 3
8th Pay Commission calculator for Level 3
Level 3 (Group C) has a current 7th CPC basic pay of ₹21,700 to ₹69,100. Typical posts include Constable, Stenographer Grade II. Here's what the 8th Pay Commission could mean for it — and a tool to run your exact figures.
Projected Level 3 basic pay
Applying each fitment factor to the Level 3 entry basic of ₹21,700. The factor is still undecided, so these are scenarios, not promises:
New basic pay only. On implementation, DA resets to 0% and folds into this figure, and HRA, TA and NPS are recalculated — which is why the real take-home change is smaller than the multiplier suggests.
See your exact Level 3 numbers
Pick your cell, city and fitment scenario to get your projected take-home, monthly gain and arrears — every figure marked confirmed or projected.
Open the calculator →Level 3 pay matrix (first cells)
Each cell is one annual increment (about 3%), granted every 1 July.
Level 3 — common questions
What is the basic pay for Level 3 under the 7th CPC?
Level 3 basic pay starts at ₹21,700 (Cell 1) and rises to ₹69,100 across the pay matrix, with roughly a 3% increment each year.
What could Level 3 salary be under the 8th Pay Commission?
The fitment factor is undecided. Applied to the Level 3 entry basic of ₹21,700, a 1.92× factor gives about ₹41,664, 2.57× gives about ₹55,769, and the 2.86× union demand gives about ₹62,062 — all before DA reset, HRA and other allowances are recalculated.
Other levels
Illustrative estimates, not an official pay order, and not affiliated with any government body. The fitment factor is undecided; figures are scenarios. Sources: PIB, Dept. of Expenditure, 8cpc.gov.in.