Uttarakhand State Government Salary Calculator (7th CPC)

Uttarakhand State Government Salary Structure & Pay Levels

Uttarakhand state government employees enjoy salaries regulated under the Uttarakhand Civil Services (Revised Pay) Rules. Uttarakhand implemented the 7th Pay Commission structures, aligning local basic pay scales with the central government matrix, which spans from Level 1 up to Level 18+.

If you work in Uttarakhand as a Constable (Level 3), Sub-Inspector (Level 6), Clerk, or Gazetted administrative officer (Level 10+), understanding the components of your monthly salary slip is critical for tax calculations and budget mapping.

Core Components of Uttarakhand Government Salary

1. Basic Pay

This forms the base element of the salary, dictated by the employee's assigned level in the 7th CPC matrix.

• Level 1 (Group D): Entry-level basic pay starts at ₹18,000 per month.
• Level 3 (Group C): Postings like Police Constables start at ₹21,700 basic pay.
• Level 6 (Group B): Sub Inspectors, Junior Engineers, and senior accountants start at a base pay of ₹35,400.
• Level 10 (Group A): Gazetted officers and administrative recruits start at ₹56,100 basic pay.

2. Dearness Allowance (DA)

Dearness Allowance (DA) functions as a cost-of-living adjustment revised twice annually in accordance with inflation metrics. Uttarakhand aligns directly with central cabinets, giving employees standard hikes (currently simulated at 50% DA).

3. House Rent Allowance (HRA)

HRA ranges across Uttarakhand depending on urbanization. The cities are categorized as:

• Class Y (16% HRA): Urban municipal corporations and development authority bounds including Dehradun, Haridwar, Haldwani, Kashipur, Rudrapur, and Roorkee.
• Class Z (8% HRA): Other remote hill stations, smaller town boards, and village regions.

4. Hill Area Allowance (Pahad Bhatta)

Due to steep terrain and living difficulties in high altitude regions, Uttarakhand pays a specialized **Hill Area Allowance**. This allowance varies based on location altitude and grade pay, generally ranging between ₹500 and ₹2,500 monthly.

Deductions Ledger

Net salary calculations deduct the following statutory items:

• NPS (National Pension System): 10% of (Basic Pay + DA) is contributed by the employee under pension rules.
• Uttarakhand Professional Tax (PT): Levied annually on salaries. Under state slabs, employees typically see ₹2,500/year divided into ₹208 per month deductions (with a slightly higher rate of ₹220 in March).
• GIS (Group Insurance Scheme): Minor monthly life premium deduction based on group class (₹15 to ₹120).