Central Govt Salary Guide
Complete salary guide for 40+ departments, ministries and bodies — pay levels, in-hand breakdown, allowances and post-wise comparison.
Coverage
50L+ Employees
Departments
40+ Departments
Fitment range
2.86×–3.68×
Browse by category
Departments grouped by work type
Education
Schools & training bodies
KVS
Hub coming soon
Revenue
Tax & finance departments
Income Tax
Hub coming soon
Communication
Postal & telecom services
India Post
Hub coming soon
Security
Defence & investigation
Defence / Army, CBI
Hub coming soon
Science & Health
Research & medical institutions
ISRO, AIIMS
Hub coming soon
Directory
All departments
| Dept | Ministry | Employee Count | Entry In-Hand | Posts Live | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Railways | Ministry of Railways | 13 lakh+ | ₹54,466–₹1,51,230 | 10 | Open hub → |
| Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan | Ministry of Education | 1.2 lakh+ | — | 0 | Coming Soon |
| Income Tax Department | Ministry of Finance | 70,000+ | — | 0 | Coming Soon |
| India Post | Ministry of Communications | 4 lakh+ | — | 0 | Coming Soon |
| Indian Army (Defence Civilian & PBOR context) | Ministry of Defence | 12 lakh+ | — | 0 | Coming Soon |
| ISRO | Department of Space | 17,000+ | — | 0 | Coming Soon |
| AIIMS | Ministry of Health and Family Welfare | 30,000+ | — | 0 | Coming Soon |
| Central Bureau of Investigation | Department of Personnel and Training | 7,000+ | — | 0 | Coming Soon |
Tools
Calculators
8th Pay Calculator
Estimate revised basic and arrears
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In-Hand Salary
City-wise take-home estimate
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DA Arrears
Latest DA arrears worksheet
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Income Tax
Old vs new regime estimate
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NPS Calculator
Corpus and annuity projection
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HRA Calculator
X / Y / Z city HRA rates
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is central government salary after 8th Pay Commission?
Central employees will have 7th CPC basic revised by an official fitment factor. Until notification, this hub uses 2.86×–3.68× scenarios matching the published table on the 8th Pay Commission salary page.
Which departments are covered?
Railways post pages are live first. KVS, Income Tax, India Post and Defence hubs are listed and marked Coming Soon until their data files ship.
How is in-hand salary estimated?
In-hand = revised basic + DA (0 at reset) + HRA + TA + special allowances − NPS − estimated tax − CGHS. HRA uses 27% / 18% / 9% for X / Y / Z cities.
What fitment factor will 8th CPC use?
It is not notified. Conservative 2.86×, moderate 3.0×, optimistic 3.2× and union-demand 3.68× are planning scenarios only.
Do Railway employees get extra allowances?
Yes. Running Allowance applies to loco running staff (RBE No. 60/2018). Night duty, uniform support and privilege pass are common across many Railway posts.
Is this an official government website?
No. DesiSalary is an independent estimator. Always verify against official Ministry / Railway Board notifications.
Important Disclaimer: This is an independent calculator and NOT an official Government of India website. All calculations are estimates based on publicly available data (7th CPC reports, Ministry circulars) and may not reflect actual government decisions. For official information, please visit official government portals.