Expected Pay for Level 4 Employees under the 8th Pay Commission for the post of SSA, UDC, TA & Store Keeper
As the government prepares for the transition from the 7th to the 8th Pay Commission, Level 4 employees—a category that includes roles like Stenographers (Grade D), Lower Division Clerks (LDC), and certain Technical Assistants—are set for a major salary overhaul.
With the Terms of Reference (ToR) for the 8th CPC officially notified in November 2025, and implementation expected on January 1, 2026, here is the projected salary breakdown for Level 4 employees.
The Calculation: From 7th CPC to 8th CPC
The primary driver of the salary hike is the Fitment Factor. This multiplier is used to convert the current 7th CPC basic pay into the new 8th CPC basic pay. Under the 7th CPC, the starting basic pay for Level 4 is ₹25,500.
Experts and employee unions are currently debating three main fitment scenarios:
Projected Level 4 Basic Pay Scenarios
|
Fitment Scenario |
Multiplier | New Basic Pay (Starting) |
| Conservative | 1.92x | ₹48,960 |
| Moderate | 2.28x | ₹58,140 |
| Optimistic (Union Demand) | 2.86x | ₹72,930 |
Estimated Gross Monthly Salary (8th CPC)
While the basic pay is the foundation, the total “take-home” or gross salary includes various allowances. In the 8th CPC, the Dearness Allowance (DA) is expected to reset to 0% at the start, as the previous 70% DA will be merged into the base.
Below is an estimate for a Level 4 employee living in a Tier-1 (X-Class) city like Delhi or Mumbai:
|
Salary Component |
Current (7th CPC) | Projected (8th CPC – 2.28x) |
| Basic Pay | ₹25,500 | ₹58,140 |
| Dearness Allowance (DA) | ₹14,025 (55%) | ₹0 (Reset) |
| House Rent Allowance (HRA) | ₹7,650 (30%) | ₹17,442 |
| Transport Allowance (TA) | ₹3,600 + DA | ₹3,600* |
| Gross Monthly Pay | ₹50,775 | ₹79,182 |
*Note: TA and other fixed allowances are subject to separate revision by the commission committee. These figures represent a potential 50-60% jump in gross earnings.
8th Pay Commission vs. Previous Commissions
To understand the scale of this change, it helps to look at how minimum pay has evolved across different commissions.
Why the Level 4 Hike is Significant
- 1. DA Merger: By merging the projected 70% DA (accrued by Jan 2026) into the basic pay, the base for calculating future increments and allowances becomes much larger.
- 2. Compounding Effect on HRA: Since HRA is a direct percentage of the Basic Pay, a 2.28x hike in Basic automatically translates to a 2.28x hike in rent support.
- 3. Arrears: Since the 8th CPC is effective from January 1, 2026, any delay in the actual rollout (often taking 12–18 months) will result in significant arrear payments for Level 4 staff.
What Happens Next?
The 8th Pay Commission has roughly 18 months from its notification (November 2025) to submit its final report. During this time, the committee will meet with various staff federations to finalize the Fitment Factor and the new Pay Matrix.
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