Level-wise and cadre-wise 8th Pay Commission salary list for Kerala state government employees, covering approximately ~5.2 lakh employees & 6 lakh pensioners. Current state DA is 12%. Use this page to compare the likely 8th Pay Commission salary increase 2026 by level and post. Kerala constitutes a Pay Revision Commission every five years, independent of 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 Kerala. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| LD Clerk | Level 2 | ₹19,900 | ₹56,914 |
| UD Clerk / Assistant | Level 5 | ₹29,200 | ₹83,512 |
| Sub-Inspector of Police | Level 6 | ₹35,400 | ₹1,01,244 |
| Kerala Administrative Service | 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.
LD Clerk in Kerala 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 Kerala's adoption order.
Calculate LD Clerk salaryUD Clerk / Assistant in Kerala 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 Kerala's adoption order.
Calculate UD Clerk / Assistant salarySub-Inspector of Police in Kerala 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 Kerala's adoption order.
Calculate Sub-Inspector of Police salaryKerala Administrative Service in Kerala 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 Kerala's adoption order.
Calculate Kerala Administrative Service salaryDeputy Collector in Kerala 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 Kerala's adoption order.
Calculate Deputy Collector salaryThis Kerala 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 Kerala's own adoption order.
Kerala's 11th Pay Revision Commission fixed a minimum pay of ₹23,000 with its own DA formula. Kerala DA instalments run behind the central rate, so pending DA arrears are a major component of any revision.
A Central Pay Commission revision does not automatically change state pay. The Kerala 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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