Pay Level 7 salary
Basic pay ₹44,900 to ₹1,42,400 (40 stages). In-hand estimates use DA 60% (January 2026).
| Service | Basic | In-hand (Y city) | In-hand (X city) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joining | ₹44,900 | ₹76,316 | ₹83,686 |
| 5 years | ₹52,000 | ₹87,960 | ₹96,040 |
| 10 years | ₹60,400 | ₹96,172 | ₹1,03,230 |
| 15 years | ₹70,000 | ₹1,08,750 | ₹1,17,088 |
| 20 years | ₹81,200 | ₹1,23,481 | ₹1,32,193 |
Assumes yearly increments and no promotion or MACP.
Posts at Level 7
Assistant Enforcement Officer (ED)
सहायक प्रवर्तन अधिकारी
Pay Level 7 post in the Enforcement Directorate via SSC CGL — money-laundering and foreign-exchange investigations.
Assistant Section Officer (AFHQ)
सहायक अनुभाग अधिकारी (सशस्त्र सेना मुख्यालय)
Pay Level 7 civilian post via SSC CGL in the Armed Forces Headquarters — file work for the Army, Navy and Air Force HQs in Delhi.
Assistant Section Officer (CSS)
सहायक अनुभाग अधिकारी (CSS)
Pay Level 7 policy-support post in central ministries in New Delhi via SSC CGL — file work at the heart of government.
Assistant Section Officer (Intelligence Bureau)
सहायक अनुभाग अधिकारी (आसूचना ब्यूरो)
Pay Level 7 ministerial post via SSC CGL in the Intelligence Bureau — administration and file work, with all-India transfers.
Assistant Section Officer (Ministry of External Affairs)
सहायक अनुभाग अधिकारी (विदेश मंत्रालय)
Pay Level 7 post via SSC CGL in the Foreign Ministry — desk work in Delhi with postings to Indian embassies abroad.
Assistant Section Officer (Ministry of Railways)
सहायक अनुभाग अधिकारी (रेल मंत्रालय)
Pay Level 7 post via SSC CGL in the Railway Board secretariat in Delhi — policy file work, with railway passes.
Chief Law Assistant (Railways)
मुख्य विधि सहायक (रेलवे)
Pay Level 7 legal post via RRB Isolated Categories — managing the railway's court cases, with an upper age limit of 40.
Examiner (Customs)
परीक्षक (सीमा शुल्क)
Pay Level 7 Customs post via SSC CGL — physically examining import and export cargo and checking it against the declaration.
Assistant Central Intelligence Officer Grade-II (IB)
सहायक केंद्रीय आसूचना अधिकारी ग्रेड-II (आईबी)
Pay Level 7 executive post in the Intelligence Bureau — collecting and reporting intelligence in the field, anywhere in India.
Income Tax Inspector
आयकर निरीक्षक
Pay Level 7 post in the Income Tax Department via SSC CGL — part office, part field work verifying tax compliance.
Inspector (Central Bureau of Narcotics)
निरीक्षक (केंद्रीय नारकोटिक्स ब्यूरो)
Pay Level 7 post in the Central Bureau of Narcotics via SSC CGL — licensing of opium cultivation and narcotics enforcement.
Inspector (Central Excise / CGST)
निरीक्षक (केंद्रीय उत्पाद शुल्क / सीजीएसटी)
Pay Level 7 post in CBIC via SSC CGL — GST audit, anti-evasion and compliance work in a central GST zone.
Inspector of Posts
डाक निरीक्षक
Pay Level 7 post in the Department of Posts via SSC CGL — managing and inspecting post offices across a postal sub-division.
Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT), Kendriya Vidyalaya
प्रशिक्षित स्नातक शिक्षक (टीजीटी), केंद्रीय विद्यालय
Pay Level 7 teaching post in Kendriya Vidyalayas — teaching one subject to Classes 6 to 10.
Nursing Officer (AIIMS)
नर्सिंग अधिकारी (एम्स)
Pay Level 7 nursing post in AIIMS hospitals via NORCET — bedside patient care in wards, ICUs and theatres, in shifts.
Nursing Superintendent (Railways)
नर्सिंग अधीक्षक (रेलवे)
Pay Level 7 nursing post in railway hospitals via RRB Paramedical — ward and patient care, with an upper age limit of 40.
Preventive Officer (Customs)
निवारक अधिकारी (सीमा शुल्क)
Uniformed Pay Level 7 Customs post via SSC CGL — passenger clearance, cargo checks and anti-smuggling at ports and airports.
Sub-Inspector (CBI)
उप निरीक्षक (सीबीआई)
Investigating officer post in the Central Bureau of Investigation via SSC CGL — corruption, bank fraud and special crime cases.
Trained Graduate Teacher, Delhi Government Schools (DSSSB)
प्रशिक्षित स्नातक शिक्षक, दिल्ली सरकार (डीएसएसएसबी)
Pay Level 7 teaching post in Delhi government schools via DSSSB — teaching one subject to Classes 6 to 10.
How people reach Level 7
Promotion steps from the posts profiled on this site. Timelines are typical ranges, not guarantees.
- Chemical and Metallurgical SuperintendentStarting as Chemical and Metallurgical Assistant (Railways) · 5–8 years
- Commercial Superintendent / Chief Commercial InspectorStarting as Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor · 8–15 years
- Chief Depot Material SuperintendentStarting as Depot Material Superintendent (Railways) · 5–8 years
- Section SupervisorStarting as Social Security Assistant (EPFO) · Further service or departmental exam
- Private SecretaryStarting as Stenographer (EPFO) · Further 8–10 years
- Private SecretaryStarting as Stenographer (ESIC) · Further 8–10 years
- Social Security Officer / Branch ManagerStarting as Upper Division Clerk (ESIC) · Through limited departmental exam or seniority
- Mail/Express Train ManagerStarting as Goods Train Manager · Further 5–10 years
- Health and Malaria Inspector Grade-IStarting as Health and Malaria Inspector Grade-II (Railways) · 5–8 years
- Chief Health InspectorStarting as Health and Malaria Inspector Grade-II (Railways) · Further 8–12 years
- Senior Section Officer (Accounts)Starting as Junior Accounts Assistant cum Typist (Railways) · After passing the Appendix-3 examination
- Senior Court AssistantStarting as Junior Court Assistant (Supreme Court of India) · By seniority and departmental test
- Assistant Engineer (Group B gazetted)Starting as Junior Engineer (Civil), CPWD · 10–18 years, or sooner through the limited departmental exam
- Senior Section EngineerStarting as Junior Engineer (Railways) · 4–8 years
- Senior Translation OfficerStarting as Junior Hindi Translator / Junior Translation Officer · 5–10 years
- Judicial Assistant / Senior Judicial AssistantStarting as Junior Judicial Assistant / Restorer (Delhi High Court) · By seniority and departmental test
- Senior Statistical Officer (Group B gazetted)Starting as Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) · 5–10 years
- Senior TranslatorStarting as Junior Translator, Hindi (Railways) · 5–10 years
- Trained Graduate TeacherStarting as Primary Teacher (PRT), Kendriya Vidyalaya · Through limited departmental exam or seniority, for those with the qualifications
- Head Master (primary)Starting as Primary Teacher (PRT), Kendriya Vidyalaya · Through departmental exam after the required service
- Administrative Officer Grade IIIStarting as Office Superintendent (CBDT) · 6–10 years
- Chief PharmacistStarting as Pharmacist (Railways) · Further 8–12 years
- Inspector of PostsStarting as Postal Assistant · Through the limited departmental exam after about 5 years of service
- InspectorStarting as RPF Sub-Inspector · 8–12 years
- Chief ControllerStarting as Section Controller (Railways) · 8–15 years
- Chief Office SuperintendentStarting as Senior Clerk cum Typist (Railways) · Further 6–10 years
- Inspector of PostsStarting as Sorting Assistant (Railway Mail Service) · Through the limited departmental exam after about 5 years of service
- Chief Staff and Welfare InspectorStarting as Staff and Welfare Inspector (Railways) · 5–8 years
- Station SuperintendentStarting as Station Master · 8–15 years
- Statistical Investigator Grade-IStarting as Statistical Investigator Grade-II · 5–10 years
- InspectorStarting as Sub-Inspector (CAPF: BSF, CRPF, CISF, ITBP, SSB) · 6–10 years, varies by force
- InspectorStarting as Sub-Inspector (Central Bureau of Narcotics) · 8–12 years
- InspectorStarting as Sub-Inspector (Delhi Police) · 12–18 years
- Inspector / Intelligence OfficerStarting as Sub-Inspector / Junior Intelligence Officer (NCB) · 5–8 years
- InspectorStarting as Sub-Inspector (NIA) · 5–8 years
- InspectorStarting as Tax Assistant (CBDT / CBIC) · 8–15 years in total (varies by region)