The salary and emoluments of officers recruited through the UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE), such as IAS and IPS, are governed by the provisions of the Seventh Central Pay Commission (7th CPC).
Key Salary Components at Entry Level (Sub-Divisional Magistrate/Assistant Commissioner/Assistant Secretary):
- Pay Level: Level 10 of the Pay Matrix.
- Basic Pay (BP): $Rs. 56,100$ per month (minimum entry pay).
- Dearness Allowance (DA): Paid as a percentage of the Basic Pay, revised semi-annually (Jan & July) by the Central Government to adjust for inflation.
- House Rent Allowance (HRA): Varies based on the place of posting and is fixed as a percentage of Basic Pay: 27% (X-Cities), 18% (Y-Cities), or 9% (Z-Cities), provided government accommodation is not provided.
- Transport Allowance (TA): A fixed monthly amount that varies based on the Pay Level and the class of the city of posting (higher for 'A1' classified cities).
Total Emoluments: The initial Gross Salary (Basic Pay + DA + HRA + TA) typically ranges from $Rs. 80,000$ to $Rs. 1,00,000+$ per month, prior to deductions (e.g., income tax, CGEGIS).
The pay structure is dynamic and subject to revisions based on official Government of India orders and the annual increment policy.