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Uttar Pradesh Government Clerk
Salary

Also known as: UP Government Clerk / LDC / Office Assistant (All Departments)

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Level 4

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₹26K

₹25,500

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₹46K+

In-Hand Est.

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60%

Current DA

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Monthly Salary Breakdown

Component	Amount (₹)	Basis
Basic Pay	₹25,500	Pay Level 4
Dearness Allowance (DA 60%)	₹15,300	% of Basic
HRA (24%)	₹6,120	% of Basic
Transport Allowance	₹3,600	Fixed
Gross Salary	₹50,520
NPS Deduction (10%)	−₹4,080	Statutory
Estimated In-Hand	₹46,440	Before income tax

* Income tax varies by regime and investments. Professional tax (₹200) not shown above.

10-Year Salary Projection

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Entry Gross

₹36,720

Basic: ₹18,000

10-Year Gross

₹48,128

Growth: +31%

Breakdown (Current)

Basic Pay₹18,000

DA (60%)₹10,800

HRA (24%)₹4,320

Med. Allowance₹3,600

* Calculation assumes a fixed 3% annual increment. DA and HRA rates are based on current notifications.

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* Estimates based on current Uttar Pradesh Govt rules. Gross = Basic + DA + HRA + TA(₹3600). Actuals may vary based on exact location and professional tax.

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UP Government Clerk Salary

Last updated: August | Based on UP 7th Pay Commission (GO 65/2016), DA 60% (latest revision), and UPSSSC recruitment rules.

The UP clerk salary covers a broad keyword cluster — from secretariat and district court clerks to school, PWD, Jal Nigam, and police office assistants. “Government Clerk” is not a single post; salaries vary by recruiting department and pay level. This page uses Pay Level 4 (₹25,500 basic) as the reference entry point, with department-wise comparisons below.

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UP Government Clerk Salary at a Glance

Pay Level 4 · Entry Basic ₹25,500 · DA 60% · HRA 8–24% · Est. In-Hand ₹42,000–₹46,500/month · Pension: NPS · Recruitment: UPSSSC / Dept.

ℹ️ Not a Single Post

UP “clerk” searches cover many different posts — secretariat LDC, district court clerk, high court clerk, school clerk, inter college clerk, PWD clerk, Jal Nigam clerk, and police office assistant. All follow the UP 7th CPC pay matrix, but entry level and allowances may differ.

⚠️ Not Bank or Central LDC

This page covers Uttar Pradesh state government clerks only. It does not cover SBI Clerk, IBPS Clerk, or Central Government LDC/UDC (SSC CHSL). Those follow separate pay rules.

Salary Overview

Item	Details
Department	All UP Govt Departments (reference: Secretariat)
Post	Government Clerk / LDC / Office Assistant
Pay Level	Level 4 (most common entry)
Basic Pay	₹25,500/month (entry)
Gross Salary (Lucknow)	₹50,520
In-Hand Salary (Est.)	₹46,440
Inter College Clerk	Level 5 · ₹29,200 basic
Pension	NPS (post-Apr 2005)

Department-wise Salary Comparison

Department / Post	Pay Level	Entry Basic (₹)	Est. In-Hand (Lucknow)
Secretariat / General Clerk	4	25,500	~46,440
District Court Clerk	4	25,500	~46,440
High Court Clerk	4–5	25,500–29,200	~46,440–52,656
School Clerk (Primary/JHS)	4	25,500	~46,440
Inter College Clerk	5	29,200	~52,656
PWD Clerk	4	25,500	~46,440
Police Office Assistant	4	25,500	~46,440
Jal Nigam / Board Clerk	4	25,500	~46,440

All figures use UP 7th CPC matrix, 60% DA, and 24% HRA (Category X). Actual pay depends on pay cell, department allowances, and posting city.

Monthly Salary Breakdown (Level 4 — Lucknow)

Component	Calculation	Monthly (₹)
Basic Pay	Pay Level 4 entry	25,500
Dearness Allowance	60% × Basic	15,300
House Rent Allowance	24% × Basic	6,120
Transport Allowance	Fixed	3,600
Gross Salary	Sum of above	50,520
NPS Deduction	10% × (Basic + DA)	−4,080
Est. In-Hand	Gross − NPS	46,440

Salary Slip Example

Salary Slip

Government of Uttar Pradesh

UP Secretariat — Lucknow

July

Name: Priya Sharma

Designation: Clerk (LDC)

Pay Level: Level 4

Pension: NPS

Earnings

Basic Pay ₹25,500

Dearness Allowance ₹15,300

House Rent Allowance ₹6,120

Transport Allowance ₹3,600

Gross ₹50,520

Deductions

NPS (10%) ₹4,080

GIS ₹30

Prof. Tax ₹200

Total ₹4,310

Net Pay (In-Hand)

Credited to bank account

₹46,210

* Illustrative sample slip for reference. Actual figures vary by posting, city, and service length.

Pay Matrix Level 4

UP government clerks are most commonly placed in Pay Level 4 of the UP pay matrix.

Cell	Basic Pay (₹)	Status
1	25,500	★ Entry (New Clerk)
2	26,300	After 1st increment
…	…	3% annual increment
40	81,100	Maximum of Level 4

Inter college and senior clerical posts may start at Level 5 (₹29,200 entry, max ₹92,300).

Allowances & Deductions

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DA, HRA & Transport

DA: 60% of basic · HRA: 24% (X) / 16% (Y) / 8% (Z) · TA: ₹3,600/month

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NPS & Other Deductions

NPS: 10% of (Basic+DA) · GIS: ~₹30 · Professional Tax: ₹200/month

Job Profile & Responsibilities

UP government clerks handle:

File management — inward/outward registers, noting, drafting
Data entry — treasury bills, salary bills, pension cases
Record keeping — GPF, service books, leave records
Public interface — RTI applications, certificate issuance
Computer work — e-office, HRMS, treasury portals

Nature of work varies: court clerks handle case files; school clerks manage admission and fee records; PWD clerks process work orders and bills.

Eligibility & Recruitment

Stage	Details
Eligibility	10+2 or Graduation (post-specific); UP domicile often required
Age	18–40 years (relaxation for reserved categories)
Recruitment Body	UPSSSC (PET/Group C), court commissions, departmental direct
Written Exam	UPSSSC PET or department-specific MCQ/descriptive test
Document Verification	Educational certificates, category, domicile
Medical	General fitness as per notification
Joining	Pay Level 4/5, Basic ₹25,500–₹29,200

Promotion & Career Growth

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Career Progression Ladder

Uttar Pradesh Police · Estimated pay at each rank (7th CPC)

Clerk / LDC

Pay Level 4 · Entry (UPSSSC)

₹46,440/mo

Basic ₹25,500

Senior Clerk

Pay Level 4 · 5–8 yrs

₹50,472/mo

Basic ₹27,900

Head Clerk

Pay Level 5 · 8–12 yrs

₹52,656/mo

Basic ₹29,200

Office Superintendent

Pay Level 6 · 12–18 yrs

₹63,072/mo

Basic ₹35,400

Section Officer

Pay Level 7 · 18–25 yrs

₹79,032/mo

Basic ₹44,900

Under Secretary

Pay Level 10 · Senior promotion

₹97,848/mo

Basic ₹56,100

* In-hand figures are estimates (DA 60%, HRA 24%, NPS 10%). Actual promotion timelines depend on vacancies, departmental exams, and seniority.

MACP (Modified Assured Career Progression) grants financial upgradation at 10, 20, and 30 years without change in designation.

Posting & Transfers

Clerks are posted to district headquarters, tehsil offices, courts, schools, or departmental field offices. Transfers follow UP government transfer policy — typically every 3–5 years for non-gazetted staff. Secretariat clerks are usually based in Lucknow; court clerks in district court complexes.

8th Pay Commission Impact

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8th Pay Commission Impact

UP Government Clerk · Current vs projected salary

Estimated

Current (7th CPC · DA 60%)

Basic Pay ₹25,500

Gross Salary ₹50,520

In-Hand (Est.) ₹46,440

Projected (8th CPC · 2x fitment)

Basic Pay

₹51,000 +100%

Gross Salary

₹92,340 +83%

In-Hand (Est.)

₹84,690 +82%

In-Hand Salary Comparison

Current (7th CPC) ₹46,440

Projected (8th CPC — Estimated) ₹84,690

* 8th Pay Commission projections use an illustrative 2x fitment factor and assume DA resets to ~50% post-implementation. Actual fitment will be determined by the Pay Commission and state government notification. Not official.

All 8th Pay figures are estimated and subject to final notification.

Pension & Retirement

Benefit	Details
NPS Corpus	60% withdrawable at retirement
Gratuity	Up to ₹25 lakh
Leave Encashment	Unused leave × (Basic + DA)
Retirement Age	60 years

Pre-April 2005 joiners under OPS receive 50% of last drawn pay as monthly pension.

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* Estimates based on current Uttar Pradesh Govt rules. Gross = Basic + DA + HRA + TA(₹3600). Actuals may vary based on exact location and professional tax.

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Official Sources & Disclaimer

UP 7th Pay Commission GO 65/2016 — Pay matrix
UPSSSC — Group C / PET recruitment
UP Finance Department — shasanadesh.up.gov.in — DA orders

⚠️ Disclaimer

Salary figures are estimates based on official UP pay rules. Actual pay depends on department, pay cell, posting city, and allowances. 8th Pay projections are illustrative only. This page does not cover bank clerks or central government LDC/UDC.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the UP clerk salary?

A typical entry-level UP government clerk at Pay Level 4 receives basic pay of ₹25,500. With 60% DA and 24% HRA (Lucknow), estimated gross is ₹50,520 and in-hand is approximately ₹46,440 per month after NPS deduction. Actual pay varies by department and posting.

What is the clerk salary in UP?

UP government clerk salary typically starts at Pay Level 4 (₹25,500 basic) for most departmental clerical posts. Inter college clerks may start at Level 5 (₹29,200 basic). In-hand in Lucknow is approximately ₹46,440–₹52,656 depending on pay level.

What is the UP government clerk salary in hand?

Estimated in-hand for a new Level 4 clerk in Lucknow is ~₹46,440/month (Basic + DA + HRA + TA − NPS). With GIS and professional tax, net bank credit is typically ₹46,000–₹46,500.

What is the UP clerk pay level?

Most UP government clerical posts are placed at Pay Level 4 (entry ₹25,500) or Level 5 (entry ₹29,200) of the UP 7th Pay Commission pay matrix. Court clerks and secretariat assistants follow the same matrix structure.

What is the district court clerk salary in UP?

District court clerks in UP are generally placed at Pay Level 4 with ₹25,500 entry basic under UP 7th CPC rules. Estimated in-hand in a Category X city is approximately ₹46,440 per month. Recruitment is through UPSSSC or court-specific notifications.

What is the high court clerk salary in UP?

Allahabad High Court clerks follow the UP pay matrix, typically Level 4–5. Entry basic is ₹25,500–₹29,200. In-hand in Prayagraj/Lucknow is approximately ₹46,440–₹52,656. Some court-specific allowances may apply as per notification.

What is the school clerk salary in UP?

School clerks (primary, junior high, inter college) in UP are usually at Pay Level 4 (₹25,500) or Level 5 (₹29,200). Inter college clerks at Level 5 have estimated in-hand ~₹52,656 in Lucknow. Recruitment is via UPSSSC or education department orders.

What is the inter college clerk salary in UP?

UP inter college clerks are typically placed at Pay Level 5 with entry basic ₹29,200. Estimated gross in Lucknow is ~₹57,328 and in-hand is approximately ₹52,656 per month after NPS.

What is the PWD clerk salary in UP?

PWD (Public Works Department) clerks in UP are placed at Pay Level 4 with ₹25,500 basic. Estimated in-hand in Lucknow is ~₹46,440. Field postings in Category Z areas have lower HRA (8%), reducing in-hand to ~₹42,360.

What is the UP police ASI clerk salary?

Police department clerical posts (office assistant, ASI clerk) are generally at Pay Level 4 (₹25,500 basic). Estimated in-hand is ~₹46,440 in Category X cities. This is separate from UP Police ASI (armed sub-inspector) which is a different post at Level 6.

What is the UP jal nigam clerk salary?

UP Jal Nigam and other board/corporation clerks follow UP government pay rules. Entry is typically Pay Level 4 (₹25,500 basic) with estimated in-hand ~₹46,440 in metro cities. Corporation-specific allowances may vary.

What is the UP clerk basic pay?

Entry basic pay for most UP government clerks is ₹25,500 per month at Pay Level 4 under UP 7th Pay Commission (GO 65/2016). Senior clerks and inter college posts may be at Level 5 (₹29,200).

What is the UP clerk gross salary?

For a new Level 4 clerk in Lucknow: Basic ₹25,500 + DA ₹15,300 + HRA ₹6,120 + TA ₹3,600 = gross ₹50,520 per month.

What is the UP clerk salary slip?

The UP government clerk salary slip is issued monthly by the DDO of the parent department. It shows basic pay, DA, HRA, TA, gross earnings, NPS/GIS deductions, and net pay credited to bank.

What is the UP clerk salary after 7th pay commission?

After UP 7th CPC (GO 65/2016), clerk basic pay was fixed at ₹25,500 (Level 4). With DA now at 60% (the latest revision), monthly gross has grown significantly from the 2016 base.

What is the UP clerk annual salary?

Annual gross for entry Level 4 clerk in Lucknow is approximately ₹6,06,240 (₹50,520 × 12). Annual in-hand is roughly ₹5,57,280 before income tax.

What allowances do UP clerks receive?

Key allowances include DA (60%), HRA (8–24% by city), Transport Allowance (₹3,600), medical reimbursement, and LTC. Department-specific allowances (court, education) may apply as per notification.

What deductions apply to UP clerk salary?

Standard deductions: NPS (10% of Basic+DA ≈ ₹4,080), GIS (~₹30/month), Professional Tax (₹200/month), and income tax if applicable.

How to become a UP government clerk?

Most clerical posts are recruited through UPSSSC (PET/Group C exams), departmental direct recruitment, or court-specific examinations. Minimum qualification is typically 10+2 or graduation depending on the post.

What is the UP clerk promotion hierarchy?

Typical path: Clerk/LDC → Senior Clerk → Head Clerk → Office Superintendent → Section Officer. Promotion is based on departmental exams, seniority, and vacancies.

What is the 8th Pay Commission impact on UP clerk salary?

If 8th Pay applies 2.0x fitment (estimated), Level 4 clerk basic could rise from ₹25,500 to ~₹51,000. Projected in-hand may reach ₹75,000–₹85,000. Illustrative only.

Is NPS applicable to UP government clerks?

Yes. UP government clerks who joined on or after April 1, 2005 are under NPS. Mandatory 10% of (Basic + DA) is deducted monthly; government contributes 14%.

What is the UP clerk salary in Kanpur?

In Kanpur (Category Y, HRA 16%): Basic ₹25,500 + DA ₹15,300 + HRA ₹4,080 + TA ₹3,600 = gross ~₹48,480. In-hand after NPS is approximately ₹44,400.

Is UP clerk salary different from SBI clerk?

Yes. UP government clerk follows UP 7th CPC pay matrix (Level 4, ₹25,500 basic). SBI Clerk follows banking bipartite settlement rules with a different pay structure. They are unrelated recruitment systems.

यूपी में क्लर्क की सैलरी कितनी होती है?

नए नियुक्त UP सरकारी क्लर्क की बेसिक पे आमतौर पर ₹25,500 (लेवल 4) है। 60% DA और 24% HRA (लखनऊ) के साथ अनुमानित इन-हैंड सैलरी लगभग ₹46,440 प्रति माह है (NPS कटौती के बाद)।

सरकारी क्लर्क की इन-हैंड सैलरी कितनी होती है?

UP में लेवल 4 सरकारी क्लर्क की अनुमानित इन-हैंड सैलरी बड़े शहरों में लगभग ₹46,440 प्रति माह है। छोटे शहरों में HRA कम होने से यह ₹42,000–₹44,000 तक हो सकती है।

यूपी क्लर्क का पे लेवल क्या है?

अधिकांश UP सरकारी क्लर्क पद Pay Level 4 (₹25,500 बेसिक) या Level 5 (₹29,200 बेसिक) पर होते हैं। इंटर कॉलेज क्लर्क आमतौर पर लेवल 5 पर नियुक्त होते हैं।

8वें वेतन आयोग के बाद क्लर्क की सैलरी कितनी हो सकती है?

अनुमानित 2.0x फिटमेंट फैक्टर पर क्लर्क बेसिक ₹25,500 से बढ़कर ~₹51,000 हो सकती है। यह केवल अनुमान है — आधिकारिक नोटिफिकेशन पर निर्भर करेगा।

What is the UP clerk recruitment process?

UPSSSC conducts Group C/PET exams for most clerical posts. Process: online application → written exam → document verification → medical → joining at Pay Level 4/5. Court clerks may have separate exam notifications.

How to calculate UP clerk in-hand salary?

Step 1: Basic + DA + HRA + TA = Gross. Step 2: Deduct NPS (10% of Basic+DA). Step 3: Remainder is estimated in-hand. Use the calculator on this page for city-specific results.

Is UP clerk salary taxable?

Yes. Gross is taxable under Income Tax Act. NPS (Section 80CCD) and standard deduction reduce liability. Many clerks fall in 0–5% tax slab depending on investments and regime.