What is the starting salary for a UPSC officer?

The flagship UPSC post (IAS / IPS / IFS (Level 10)) starts at 7th-CPC Level 10, with a basic pay of ₹56,100. Gross pay adds DA, HRA, and transport allowance; use the calculator above for an in-hand estimate.

What allowances does a UPSC officer get?

Dearness Allowance (revised twice a year), House Rent Allowance (30/20/10% by city class), and Transport Allowance, on top of basic pay. NPS (10% of basic+DA) is deducted.

UPSC Salary Calculator

Estimate the in-hand salary for UPSC - CSE officer posts under the 7th Pay Commission.

Entry post: IAS / IPS / IFS (Level 10)

Pay levelCity classDA (%)

Basic pay: ₹56,100
Dearness Allowance (53%): ₹29,733
House Rent Allowance (30%): ₹16,830
Transport Allowance (incl. DA): ₹11,016
Gross (monthly): ₹1,13,679
Less: NPS (10% of basic+DA): − ₹8,583

Approximate in-hand (monthly)

₹1,05,096

Estimate only. Excludes income tax and other deductions; DA is revised every January and July, and HRA/TA depend on your exact posting. Use this as a rough guide for UPSC, not an official salary slip.

Entry grade for IAS/IPS/IFS is Level 10 (₹56,100). Higher services and seniority move up the matrix.

FAQs

What is the starting salary for a UPSC officer?: The flagship UPSC post (IAS / IPS / IFS (Level 10)) starts at 7th-CPC Level 10, with a basic pay of ₹56,100. Gross pay adds DA, HRA, and transport allowance; use the calculator above for an in-hand estimate.
What allowances does a UPSC officer get?: Dearness Allowance (revised twice a year), House Rent Allowance (30/20/10% by city class), and Transport Allowance, on top of basic pay. NPS (10% of basic+DA) is deducted.