Level-wise and cadre-wise 8th Pay Commission salary list for West Bengal state government employees, covering approximately ~10 lakh employees & pensioners. Current state DA is 18%. Use this page to compare the likely 8th Pay Commission salary increase 2026 by level and post. West Bengal has historically followed its own ROPA — expect delayed 8th CPC alignment.
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 West Bengal. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| LDA (WBCS Support) | Level 6 | ₹22,700 | ₹64,922 |
| Sub-Inspector (WBP) | Level 10 | ₹32,100 | ₹91,806 |
| WBCS Executive (Entry) | Level 16 | ₹56,100 | ₹1,60,446 |
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.
LDA (WBCS Support) in West Bengal is shown at Level 6 with a current entry basic pay of ₹22,700. The estimated basic salary after the 8th Pay Commission is ₹58,339 at a 2.57x fitment factor or ₹64,922 at 2.86x. These are planning estimates; the final amount depends on the notified fitment factor and West Bengal's adoption order.
Calculate LDA (WBCS Support) salarySub-Inspector (WBP) in West Bengal is shown at Level 10 with a current entry basic pay of ₹32,100. The estimated basic salary after the 8th Pay Commission is ₹82,497 at a 2.57x fitment factor or ₹91,806 at 2.86x. These are planning estimates; the final amount depends on the notified fitment factor and West Bengal's adoption order.
Calculate Sub-Inspector (WBP) salaryWBCS Executive (Entry) in West Bengal is shown at Level 16 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 West Bengal's adoption order.
Calculate WBCS Executive (Entry) salaryThis West Bengal 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 West Bengal's own adoption order.
West Bengal follows its own Revision of Pay & Allowances (ROPA) rules with a state-specific DA rate. 8th CPC alignment is expected but usually with modifications, and pending DA arrears remain under litigation.
A Central Pay Commission revision does not automatically change state pay. The West Bengal 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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