Level-wise and cadre-wise 8th Pay Commission salary list for Karnataka state government employees, covering approximately ~7.5 lakh employees & 5.7 lakh pensioners. Current state DA is 33%. Use this page to compare the likely 8th Pay Commission salary increase 2026 by level and post. Karnataka runs its own State Pay Commission (7th State Pay Commission implemented a 27.5% fitment) rather than adopting the central CPC.
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 Karnataka. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Second Division Assistant | Level 2 | ₹19,900 | ₹56,914 |
| First Division Assistant | Level 5 | ₹29,200 | ₹83,512 |
| Police Sub-Inspector | Level 6 | ₹35,400 | ₹1,01,244 |
| KAS Officer (Entry) | Level 10 | ₹56,100 | ₹1,60,446 |
| Assistant Commissioner | 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.
Second Division Assistant in Karnataka 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 Karnataka's adoption order.
Calculate Second Division Assistant salaryFirst Division Assistant in Karnataka 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 Karnataka's adoption order.
Calculate First Division Assistant salaryPolice Sub-Inspector in Karnataka 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 Karnataka's adoption order.
Calculate Police Sub-Inspector salaryKAS Officer (Entry) in Karnataka 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 Karnataka's adoption order.
Calculate KAS Officer (Entry) salaryAssistant Commissioner in Karnataka 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 Karnataka's adoption order.
Calculate Assistant Commissioner salaryThis Karnataka 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 Karnataka's own adoption order.
Karnataka uses state master scales with its own DA formula. The next state pay commission is expected to reference 8th CPC levels while retaining the state master-scale structure.
A Central Pay Commission revision does not automatically change state pay. The Karnataka 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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