Level-wise and cadre-wise 8th Pay Commission salary list for Jharkhand state government employees, covering approximately ~2.5 lakh employees & pensioners. Current state DA is 58%. Use this page to compare the likely 8th Pay Commission salary increase 2026 by level and post. Jharkhand adopts central CPC recommendations directly, usually within 6 months.
Estimate, not an official entitlement. Final 8th CPC pay, fitment, allowances, dates and arrears have not been notified. Figures are user-selected planning scenarios; see our methodology. Assumptions reviewed: 24 September 2026.
Each row applies the two most-discussed fitment factors, 2.57x and 2.86x, to the entry basic pay of the corresponding pay level used in Jharkhand. DA restarts at 0% on the revised basic, so treat these as basic-pay projections only.
| Level | Typical post | Present basic | At 2.57x | At 2.86x |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | MTS / Group D | ₹18,000 | ₹46,260 | ₹51,480 |
| Level 2 | LDC | ₹19,900 | ₹51,143 | ₹56,914 |
| Level 3 | Constable | ₹21,700 | ₹55,769 | ₹62,062 |
| Level 4 | Stenographer | ₹25,500 | ₹65,535 | ₹72,930 |
| Level 5 | UDC | ₹29,200 | ₹75,044 | ₹83,512 |
| Level 6 | Inspector / Asst. | ₹35,400 | ₹90,978 | ₹1,01,244 |
| Level 7 | Sr. Inspector | ₹44,900 | ₹1,15,393 | ₹1,28,414 |
| Level 8 | Section Officer | ₹47,600 | ₹1,22,332 | ₹1,36,136 |
| Level 9 | Asst. Audit Officer | ₹53,100 | ₹1,36,467 | ₹1,51,866 |
| Level 10 | Group A Entry | ₹56,100 | ₹1,44,177 | ₹1,60,446 |
| Level 11 | Under Secretary | ₹67,700 | ₹1,73,989 | ₹1,93,622 |
| Level 12 | Sr. Time Scale | ₹78,800 | ₹2,02,516 | ₹2,25,368 |
| Level 13 | Director | ₹1,23,100 | ₹3,16,367 | ₹3,52,066 |
| Level 14 | Joint Secretary | ₹1,44,200 | ₹3,70,594 | ₹4,12,412 |
| Level 15 | Addl. Secretary | ₹1,82,200 | ₹4,68,254 | ₹5,21,092 |
| Level 16 | Special Secretary | ₹2,05,400 | ₹5,27,878 | ₹5,87,444 |
| Level 17 | Secretary | ₹2,25,000 | ₹5,78,250 | ₹6,43,500 |
| Level 18 | Cabinet Secretary | ₹2,50,000 | ₹6,42,500 | ₹7,15,000 |
| Cadre | Level | 7th CPC basic | 8th CPC @ 2.86x |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Clerk / LDC | Level 2 | ₹19,900 | ₹56,914 |
| Junior Assistant | Level 5 | ₹29,200 | ₹83,512 |
| Police Sub-Inspector | Level 6 | ₹35,400 | ₹1,01,244 |
| State Civil Services (Entry) | Level 10 | ₹56,100 | ₹1,60,446 |
| Deputy Collector | Level 11 | ₹67,700 | ₹1,93,622 |
Select the post you are searching for to compare its current entry basic pay with two estimated 8th CPC fitment scenarios. Allowances are not included in these basic-pay figures.
Junior Clerk / LDC in Jharkhand is shown at Level 2 with a current entry basic pay of ₹19,900. The estimated basic salary after the 8th Pay Commission is ₹51,143 at a 2.57x fitment factor or ₹56,914 at 2.86x. These are planning estimates; the final amount depends on the notified fitment factor and Jharkhand's adoption order.
Calculate Junior Clerk / LDC salaryJunior Assistant in Jharkhand is shown at Level 5 with a current entry basic pay of ₹29,200. The estimated basic salary after the 8th Pay Commission is ₹75,044 at a 2.57x fitment factor or ₹83,512 at 2.86x. These are planning estimates; the final amount depends on the notified fitment factor and Jharkhand's adoption order.
Calculate Junior Assistant salaryPolice Sub-Inspector in Jharkhand is shown at Level 6 with a current entry basic pay of ₹35,400. The estimated basic salary after the 8th Pay Commission is ₹90,978 at a 2.57x fitment factor or ₹1,01,244 at 2.86x. These are planning estimates; the final amount depends on the notified fitment factor and Jharkhand's adoption order.
Calculate Police Sub-Inspector salaryState Civil Services (Entry) in Jharkhand is shown at Level 10 with a current entry basic pay of ₹56,100. The estimated basic salary after the 8th Pay Commission is ₹1,44,177 at a 2.57x fitment factor or ₹1,60,446 at 2.86x. These are planning estimates; the final amount depends on the notified fitment factor and Jharkhand's adoption order.
Calculate State Civil Services (Entry) salaryDeputy Collector in Jharkhand is shown at Level 11 with a current entry basic pay of ₹67,700. The estimated basic salary after the 8th Pay Commission is ₹1,73,989 at a 2.57x fitment factor or ₹1,93,622 at 2.86x. These are planning estimates; the final amount depends on the notified fitment factor and Jharkhand's adoption order.
Calculate Deputy Collector salaryThis Jharkhand 8th Pay Commission salary list compares current entry basic pay with 2.57x and 2.86x planning scenarios. For a personal estimate based on your actual basic pay and level, use the 8th Pay Commission salary increase 2026 calculator. Final state pay will depend on the central recommendations and Jharkhand's own adoption order.
The state Revised Pay Rules replicate the central 7th CPC pay matrix level for level, so an 8th CPC fitment factor applied to the central matrix gives a close projection for state employees too.
A Central Pay Commission revision does not automatically change state pay. The Jharkhand government must review the central recommendations and issue its own adoption order. The 2.57x and 2.86x columns above are comparison scenarios requested by readers; neither is a notified fitment factor. Effective dates, DA treatment and HRA rules may differ by state.
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