Level-wise and cadre-wise 8th Pay Commission salary list for Tamil Nadu state government employees, covering approximately ~16 lakh employees & pensioners. Current state DA is 55%. Use this page to compare the likely 8th Pay Commission salary increase 2026 by level and post. Tamil Nadu follows central CPC with an official state pay committee — usually a 12–18 month lag.
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 Tamil Nadu. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Village Administrative Officer | Level 3 | ₹21,700 | ₹62,062 |
| Assistant, TN Secretariat | Level 6 | ₹35,400 | ₹1,01,244 |
| TNPSC Group I Officer | 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.
Village Administrative Officer in Tamil Nadu is shown at Level 3 with a current entry basic pay of ₹21,700. The estimated basic salary after the 8th Pay Commission is ₹55,769 at a 2.57x fitment factor or ₹62,062 at 2.86x. These are planning estimates; the final amount depends on the notified fitment factor and Tamil Nadu's adoption order.
Calculate Village Administrative Officer salaryAssistant, TN Secretariat in Tamil Nadu 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 Tamil Nadu's adoption order.
Calculate Assistant, TN Secretariat salaryTNPSC Group I Officer in Tamil Nadu 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 Tamil Nadu's adoption order.
Calculate TNPSC Group I Officer salaryDeputy Collector in Tamil Nadu 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 Tamil Nadu's adoption order.
Calculate Deputy Collector salaryThis Tamil Nadu 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 Tamil Nadu's own adoption order.
Tamil Nadu constitutes its own State Pay Commission which reviews central 8th CPC recommendations before notifying the revised TNRP rules.
A Central Pay Commission revision does not automatically change state pay. The Tamil Nadu 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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