⚖️ Pay Band & Grade Pay to Pay Matrix Conversion

7th CPC eliminated the confusing Pay Band + Grade Pay system of the 6th CPC and introduced the open Pay Matrix (Levels 1 to 18) with a uniform 2.57 fitment multiplier.

Frequently Asked Questions

How did 6th CPC basic pay convert into 7th CPC?
Under 7th CPC rules, Basic Pay was calculated as: (Pay in Pay Band + Grade Pay) × 2.57, then rounded to the nearest cell in the corresponding Level matrix.
Which 7th CPC level corresponds to Grade Pay 4200?
Grade Pay 4200 in PB-2 maps directly to Pay Level 6 with minimum entry pay of ₹35,400.