Level 1 to 24
West Bengal Salary Calculator: This free calculator works out the monthly salary of West Bengal State Government employees under the West Bengal Services (Revision of Pay and Allowance) Rules, 2019 (ROPA 2019), at the new 38% DA from 1 October 2026. Choose your pay level and cell to see:
- earnings: basic pay, DA, HRA (12% of basic, up to ₹12,000), medical allowance and other allowances;
- deductions: GPF, GIS, professional tax at the new slabs and an income tax estimate;
- net in-hand pay, annual figures and your next increment.
Level 1 starts at ₹17,000 and Level 10 at ₹32,100, which gives ₹48,650 gross and about ₹46,544 in hand. No sign-up is needed, and nothing you enter leaves your device.
- DA rose from 18% to 38% of basic pay from 1 October 2026 (Memo No. 2834-F(P2), 4 August 2026). Pensioners get dearness relief at 38%.
- New professional tax slabs apply to salaries from 1 October 2026: nil up to ₹20,000 a month, then ₹100, ₹140, ₹170 and ₹208 (Notification No. 1607-F.T., 16 September 2026).
- West Bengal 7th Pay Commission was constituted on 22 July 2026 to recommend a new pay structure; until it is implemented, ROPA 2019 pay continues.
West Bengal Government Salary: Key Facts (October 2026)
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Pay rules | West Bengal Services (ROPA) Rules, 2019, notified 25 September 2019 (No. 5562-F); notional from 1 January 2016, paid from 1 January 2020 |
| Pay matrix | 24 levels: Level 1 (₹17,000 to ₹43,600) to Level 24 (₹1,28,900 to ₹2,01,000) |
| Fixation factor | 2.57 × pre-revised basic pay (band pay + grade pay) |
| DA | 38% of basic pay from 1 October 2026; it was 18% from 1 April 2025 |
| HRA | 12% of basic pay, up to ₹12,000 a month (also the joint limit for husband and wife) |
| Medical allowance | ₹500 a month; not paid to those who opted for the West Bengal Health Scheme (WBHS) |
| Annual increment | 1 July each year, one cell down the level (about 3%) |
| Retirement savings | GPF, minimum 6% of basic pay |
Sources: Finance Department Memo No. 2834-F(P2), DA 38%; Memo No. 1132-F(P2), DA 18% from April 2025; ROPA 2019 notification and Memo No. 5563-F (allowances).
West Bengal Pay Matrix: All 24 Levels (ROPA 2019)
| Level | Old grade pay | First cell | Last cell | Cells | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,700 | ₹17,000 | ₹43,600 | 33 | D |
| 2 | 1,800 | ₹17,600 | ₹45,200 | 33 | D |
| 3 | 1,900 | ₹18,800 | ₹48,700 | 33 | C |
| 4 | 2,100 | ₹19,700 | ₹50,500 | 33 | C |
| 5 | 2,300 | ₹21,000 | ₹54,000 | 33 | C |
| 6 | 2,600 | ₹22,700 | ₹58,500 | 33 | C |
| 7 | 2,900 | ₹24,700 | ₹63,900 | 33 | B |
| 8 | 3,200 | ₹27,000 | ₹69,800 | 33 | B |
| 9 | 3,600 | ₹28,900 | ₹74,500 | 33 | B |
| 10 | 3,900 | ₹32,100 | ₹82,900 | 33 | B |
| 11 | 4,100 | ₹33,400 | ₹86,100 | 33 | B |
| 12 | 4,400 | ₹35,800 | ₹92,100 | 33 | A |
| 13 | 4,600 | ₹37,100 | ₹95,500 | 33 | A |
| 14 | 4,700 | ₹39,900 | ₹1,02,800 | 33 | A |
| 15 | 4,800 | ₹42,600 | ₹1,09,800 | 33 | A |
| 16 | 5,400 | ₹56,100 | ₹1,44,300 | 33 | A |
| 17 | 6,600 | ₹67,300 | ₹1,73,200 | 33 | A |
| 18 | 7,000 | ₹68,400 | ₹1,76,200 | 33 | A |
| 19 | 7,600 | ₹95,100 | ₹1,48,000 | 16 | A |
| 20 | 8,000 | ₹96,100 | ₹1,49,800 | 16 | A |
| 21 | 8,700 | ₹1,23,100 | ₹1,91,800 | 16 | A |
| 22 | 8,900 | ₹1,23,600 | ₹1,92,500 | 16 | A |
| 23 | 9,500 | ₹1,25,200 | ₹1,95,300 | 16 | A |
| 24 | 10,000 | ₹1,28,900 | ₹2,01,000 | 16 | A |
Each cell is 3% above the previous one, rounded to the nearest ₹100; the calculator lists every cell of your level. Groups follow Finance Department Memo No. 2160-F(J)WB of 6 October 2020. Schedule II of the rules adds ten levels for particular posts (6A, 9A, 10A, 10B, 10C, 12A, 12B, 15A, 16A and 19A); if yours is one of them, take your basic pay from your pay slip. The state-wise 7th pay matrix compares West Bengal with other states.
West Bengal Salary Examples at 38% DA
| Item | Level 1 | Level 6 | Level 10 | Level 16 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic pay (first cell) | ₹17,000 | ₹22,700 | ₹32,100 | ₹56,100 |
| DA (38%) | ₹6,460 | ₹8,626 | ₹12,198 | ₹21,318 |
| HRA (12%) | ₹2,040 | ₹2,724 | ₹3,852 | ₹6,732 |
| Medical allowance | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| Gross salary | ₹26,000 | ₹34,550 | ₹48,650 | ₹84,650 |
| GPF (6%) | ₹1,020 | ₹1,362 | ₹1,926 | ₹3,366 |
| GIS | ₹10 | ₹20 | ₹40 | ₹80 |
| Professional tax | ₹100 | ₹140 | ₹140 | ₹170 |
| In-hand salary | ₹24,870 | ₹33,028 | ₹46,544 | ₹81,034 |
No income tax is due at these pay levels under the new regime, because annual taxable income stays within the ₹12 lakh rebate limit. A WBHS member does not get the ₹500 medical allowance, so gross and in-hand pay are ₹500 lower.
Allowances for West Bengal Government Employees
| Allowance | Rate (Memo No. 5563-F, from 1 January 2020) |
|---|---|
| House rent allowance | 12% of basic pay, up to ₹12,000 a month; not paid to those in earmarked government quarters |
| Medical allowance | ₹500 a month, unless you opted for WBHS |
| Hill compensatory allowance | 12% of basic pay, up to ₹2,000 a month |
| Winter allowance | ₹3,000 a year |
| Conveyance allowance (employees with disabilities) | 5% of basic pay, up to ₹800 a month |
| Sundarban allowance | ₹40 (Levels 1–2), ₹70 (Levels 3–7), ₹100 (Levels 8–11), ₹140 (above Level 11) a month |
| Non-practising allowance (doctors) | 20% of basic pay up to ₹20,000, or 24% up to ₹24,000 in medical education; DA is paid on NPA |
Allowances not listed continue at existing rates until revised. Enter any that apply to your post under "other allowances" in the calculator.
Deductions From West Bengal Government Salary
Professional tax (from 1 October 2026)
| Monthly salary | Professional tax | Until September 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Up to ₹20,000 | Nil | Nil up to ₹10,000; ₹110 or ₹130 above |
| ₹20,001 to ₹30,000 | ₹100 | ₹130 or ₹150 |
| ₹30,001 to ₹50,000 | ₹140 | ₹150 or ₹200 |
| ₹50,001 to ₹1,00,000 | ₹170 | ₹200 |
| Above ₹1,00,000 | ₹208 | ₹200 |
The new schedule was proposed on 18 August 2026 (No. 1407-F.T.) and made final on 16 September 2026 (No. 1607-F.T.). The highest annual amount is now ₹2,496. Check any figure with the professional tax calculator.
GPF and GIS
| Deduction | Rule |
|---|---|
| General Provident Fund | At least 6% of basic pay, and not more than total pay; you choose the amount |
| GIS (GIS-cum-Savings Scheme, 1987) | Group A ₹80, Group B ₹40, Group C ₹20, Group D ₹10 a month |
The group follows your pay level: Group D is Levels 1–2, Group C Levels 3–6, Group B Levels 7–11 and Group A Level 12 and above. The National Pension System in West Bengal applies to All India Services officers; ROPA 2019 State Government employees subscribe to GPF. Sources: Accountant General (A&E) West Bengal, GPF subscription; Memo No. 2160-F(J)WB, groups under ROPA 2019.
West Bengal 7th Pay Commission
The Finance Department constituted the West Bengal 7th Pay Commission by Resolution No. 2657-F(P1) of 22 July 2026. It will review pay, DA and other allowances, pension and promotion policy for State Government employees and staff of listed bodies, taking the 8th Central Pay Commission into account, and is asked to report preferably within six months. Until its recommendations are accepted and notified, salaries remain on the ROPA 2019 matrix above. Source: Terms of reference, 7th Pay Commission, West Bengal.
Work in the private sector in West Bengal? Your salary follows the Labour Codes, not ROPA 2019; see the West Bengal private-sector salary structure guide.
About the Calculator
How to Use This West Bengal Salary Calculator
- Choose your pay level (1 to 24) and cell; your pay slip shows your basic pay.
- Check DA (38%), and choose HRA, medical allowance and hill allowance as they apply to you.
- Set your GPF percentage, and whether GIS, professional tax and income tax apply.
- Add any other allowances or deductions, and read the net in-hand pay.
How the Figures Are Worked Out
Cells are rebuilt from each level's first cell at 3% steps rounded to ₹100, which reproduces every level of Schedule I exactly. DA, HRA and GPF are percentages of basic pay, rounded to the rupee, with HRA capped at ₹12,000. GIS follows your group, and professional tax uses the slabs from 1 October 2026 on gross monthly salary. Income tax is a new-regime estimate for tax year 2026-27.
Assumptions and Limitations
- For West Bengal State Government employees on ROPA 2019 pay; Schedule II levels and employees still on pre-revised pay are not listed.
- If husband and wife both draw HRA, the joint limit of ₹12,000 applies; enter the HRA you actually get under other allowances and choose no HRA.
- Special allowances for particular posts are not included; add them under other allowances.
- Your pay slip decides the actual figures.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current DA for West Bengal government employees?
38% of basic pay from 1 October 2026, raised from 18% by Finance Department Memo No. 2834-F(P2) of 4 August 2026. Pensioners get dearness relief at the same rate.
What is the HRA for West Bengal government employees?
12% of basic pay, up to ₹12,000 a month, wherever you are posted. The same ₹12,000 is the joint limit when husband and wife both draw HRA, and none is paid to those in earmarked government quarters.
What is the minimum basic pay in West Bengal?
₹17,000 in Level 1 of the ROPA 2019 pay matrix. The highest level, Level 24, runs from ₹1,28,900 to ₹2,01,000.
How many levels are there in the West Bengal pay matrix?
24 levels in Schedule I of the ROPA 2019 rules: Levels 1 to 18 have 33 cells and Levels 19 to 24 have 16. Schedule II adds ten levels for particular posts.
What is the in-hand salary at Level 10 in West Bengal?
At ₹32,100 basic with 38% DA, 12% HRA and ₹500 medical allowance, gross pay is ₹48,650; after GPF ₹1,926, GIS ₹40 and professional tax ₹140, in-hand pay is about ₹46,544.
What is the professional tax for West Bengal employees now?
From 1 October 2026: nil up to ₹20,000 a month, ₹100 up to ₹30,000, ₹140 up to ₹50,000, ₹170 up to ₹1,00,000 and ₹208 above that, under Notification No. 1607-F.T. of 16 September 2026.
How much GPF is deducted in West Bengal?
At least 6% of basic pay, and not more than your total pay. You choose the amount above the minimum; it stays in your GPF account.
Do WBHS members get medical allowance?
No. The ₹500 monthly medical allowance is paid only to employees who have not opted for the West Bengal Health Scheme, 2008.
When is the annual increment in West Bengal?
On 1 July each year. You move one cell down your level, which is about 3% more basic pay, rounded to ₹100.
When will the West Bengal 7th Pay Commission be implemented?
No date is fixed. The commission was constituted on 22 July 2026 and asked to report preferably within six months; the new pay applies only after the government accepts and notifies it.