Check Bihar Pay Matrix of Govt Employees Level 1-14
This Bihar Pay Matrix replaces earlier pay bands and grade pay system. It simplifies salaries into fixed Pay Levels defining starting basic pay, annual increments, and promotion benefits.The Pay Matrix of Bihar includes multiple levels, ranging from Level 1 to Level 18, depending on the post and qualification required. Exact pay depends on the post, seniority, and department-specific policies.
Pay Matrix Level |
Pay Band |
Grade Pay (GP) |
Starting & Last Basic Basic Pay (₹) |
Level 1 |
PB-1 (5200-20200) |
1800 |
18000-56900 |
Level 2 |
PB-1 (5200-20200) |
1900 |
19900-63200 |
Level 3 |
PB-1 (5200-20200) |
2000 |
21700-69100 |
Level 4 |
PB-1 (5200-20200) |
2400 |
25500-81100 |
Level 5 |
PB-1 (5200-20200) |
2800 |
29200-92300 |
Level 6 |
PB-2 (9300-34800) |
4200 |
35400-112400 |
Level 7 |
PB-2 (9300-34800) |
4600 |
44900-142400 |
Level 8 |
PB-2 (9300-34800) |
4800 |
47600-151100 |
Level 9 |
PB-2 (9300-34800) |
5400 |
53100-167800 |
Level 11 |
PB-3 (15600-39100) |
6600 |
67700-208700 |
Level 12 |
PB-3 (15600-39100) |
7600 |
78800-209200 |
Level 13 |
PB-4 (37400-67000) |
8700 |
118500-214100 |
Level 13A |
PB-4 (37400-67000) |
8900 |
131100-216600 |
Level 14 |
PB-4 (37400-67000) |
10000 |
144200-218200 |
You can check full Bihar pay matrix table in below given image:
Allowances in Bihar Government Jobs
- Dearness Allowance (DA): Currently 53% of basic pay
- House Rent Allowance (HRA): 10%, 20% depending on city/town classification
- Medical Allowance
- Transport Allowance
- Other special pay (as applicable)
In-Hand Salary Calculation Example
Let’s take an example of a post in Level 4 with a starting basic pay of ₹25500.- Basic Pay: ₹25500
- DA @ 53%: ₹13515
- HRA @ 10%: (min.) ₹2550
- Other Allowances: ₹2000-3000
- Total Salary: ₹43000-45000 per month
- Net In-Hand Salary: ₹39000–41000 per month
Some of the posts with their levels in Bihar:
Level 1 includes Group D posts i.e. Peon, Sweeper, Helper, Office Attendant etc. and level 2 includes Field Assistant, Clerk (LDC) etc. Staff Nurse posts that gets advertised by BTSC recently are of Level 7.
- Office Attendant & Equivalent: Level 1 GP 1800
- LDC: Level 2 GP 1900
- UDC: Level 4 GP 2400
- Head Clerk, Supply Inspector: Level 6 GP 4200
- Office Superintendent, Staff Nurse Grade A: Level 7 GP 4600
You can check full list of posts in Bihar Pay Rules pdf available at link below.
Promotion and Career Progression
Each Pay Level has a vertical progression path in which salary increase every year i.e. annual increment. Based on years of service and departmental promotions, employee is moved to higher levels with better pay and more responsibilities.Benefits of Bihar Pay Matrix:
- Transparent and uniform salary structure
- Simplified promotion and increment calculation
- Easy comparison between posts
- Aligns closely with central government standards
Important link:
Download Bihar Pay Rules 2017 - having pay matrix table at Page 11