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7th CPC Pay Matrix for IIT, IIS, IIM, NITIE, IISER, NIT and IIIT

IIT, IISC, IIM, NITIE, IISER, NIT और IIIT के लिए 7वें CPC का पे मैट्रिक्स

7th CPC Pay Matrix for IIT, IIS, IIM, NITIE, IISER, NIT and IIIT: 7th CPC Pay Matrix for Indian of Technology (IITs), Indian Institute of Science (IISc.), Bangalore, Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs), National Institute of Industrial Engineering (NITIE), Mumbai and Indian Institute of Science Education & Research (IISERs), National Institutes of Technology (NITs) and Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs)

Pay Matrix for
IIT, IISe/IIM/NITIE/IISER/NIT/IIIT – in 4-tier structure*

GP-IIT6000700080009000**
Pay Level10111213A1
15770068900101500131400
25940071000104500135300
36120073100107600139400
46300075300110800143600
56490077600114100147900
66680079900117500152300
76880082300121000156900
87090084800124600161600
97300087300128300166400
107520089900132100171400
117750092600136100176500
127980095400140200181800
138220098300144400187300
1484700101200148700192900
1587200104200153200198700
1689800107300157800204700
1792500110500162500
1895300113800167400
1998200117200
GP-IIT950001000010500HAG
Pay Level13A21414A15
1139600144200159100182200
2143800148500163900187700
3148100153000168800193300
4152500157600173900199100
5157100162300179100205100
6161800167200184500211300
7166700172200190000217600
8171700177400195700224100
9176900182700201600
10182200188200207600
11187700193800213800
12193300199600220200
13199100205600
14205100211800
15211300
16
17
18
19

*As ISM, Dhanbad has become IIT, not shown separately;

**9000 grade apy also has Asso. Prof (pre 4-tier), not shown separately.

Pay Matrix Proposed for SPA/NIFFT/CIT/SLIET/NERIST/NITTR/GKCIET

PB15600-39100
Cadre TitleAssistant Professor
GP SPA etc600070008000
IoR2.672.672.67
EP SPA etc216002579029900
Level101112
1577006890079800
2594007100082200
3612007310084700
4630007530087200
5649007760089800
6668007990092500
7688008230095300
8709008480098200
97300087300101100
107520089900104100
117750092600107200
127980095400110400
138220098300113700
1484700101200117100
1587200104200120600
1689800107300124200
1792500110500127900
1895300113800131700
1998200117200
PB37400-6700067000-79000
Cadre TitleAssociate Prof.Professor
GP SPA etc900010000HAG
IoR2.672.722.72
EP SPA etc492005300067000
Level13A11415
1131400144200182200
2135300148500187700
3139400153000193300
4143600157600199100
5147900162300205100
6152300167200211300
7156900172200217600
8161600177400224100
9166400182700
10171400188200
11176500193800
12181800199600
13187300205600
14192900211800
15198700
16204700
17
18
19

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7th CPC Pay Matrix for IIT, IISc, IIM, NITIE, IISER, NIT and IIIT Faculty – Complete Guide to Academic Levels, Salary Structure and Pay Fixation

The Government of India implemented a revised pay structure for faculty members and Scientific/Design Staff working in Centrally Funded Technical Institutions (CFTIs) following the recommendations of the 7th Central Pay Commission (7th CPC). The revised pay system introduced a modern Academic Pay Matrix, replacing the earlier Pay Band and Academic Grade Pay (AGP) system.

The revised pay structure applies to premier educational institutions including the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs), National Institute of Industrial Engineering (NITIE), Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research (IISERs), National Institutes of Technology (NITs), and Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs).

Government Order at a Glance

  • Department: Ministry of Human Resource Development (Department of Higher Education)
  • Order Number: F.No.15-4/2017-TC
  • Date of Order: 27 October 2017
  • Applicable Institutions: IITs, IISc, IIMs, NITIE, IISERs, NITs and IIITs
  • Effective Date: 1 January 2016
  • Based on: Recommendations of the 7th Central Pay Commission and Pay Review Committee

Institutions Covered Under the Revised Pay Matrix

The revised Academic Pay Matrix has been introduced for faculty members working in the following Centrally Funded Technical Institutions:

  • Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs)
  • Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru
  • Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs)
  • National Institute of Industrial Engineering (NITIE), Mumbai
  • Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research (IISERs)
  • National Institutes of Technology (NITs)
  • Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs)

Major Highlights of the 7th CPC Academic Pay Matrix

  • Introduction of Academic Levels instead of Pay Bands.
  • Academic Grade Pay (AGP) integrated into Academic Levels.
  • Every Cell in the Pay Matrix provides approximately 3% annual increment.
  • Simplified salary progression throughout the service.
  • Transparent promotion-based pay fixation.
  • Uniform pay structure across premier technical institutions.

Academic Levels under the 7th CPC

The earlier AGP system has been converted into Academic Levels.

Academic LevelEarlier AGPEntry Pay (₹)
Level 10₹6,00057,700
Level 11₹7,00068,900
Level 12₹8,00079,800
Level 13A1₹9,0001,31,400
Level 13A2₹9,5001,39,600
Level 14₹10,0001,44,200
Level 14A₹10,5001,59,100
Level 15Higher Academic Level1,82,200

Note: The detailed Pay Matrix contains multiple Cells within every Academic Level, allowing annual progression by approximately 3% until the maximum pay of the level is reached. The complete matrix is provided in Annexure-I of the Government order.

Faculty Positions Covered

The revised Pay Matrix covers the following faculty positions:

  • Assistant Professor Grade-II
  • Assistant Professor Grade-I
  • Associate Professor
  • Professor
  • Director (Special Pay provisions)

Change in Designation of Contractual Faculty

The Government also rationalised the nomenclature of contractual faculty.

  • Assistant Professor (Contractual) with AGP ₹6,000 or ₹7,000 became Assistant Professor Grade-II.
  • Assistant Professor with AGP ₹8,000 or ₹9,000 became Assistant Professor Grade-I.
  • Terms and conditions of appointment remain unchanged.

How Pay Fixation is Done Under the 7th CPC?

The revised pay is fixed using a simple formula.

  1. Take the existing Pay in Pay Band plus Academic Grade Pay as on 31 December 2015.
  2. Multiply the amount by 2.57.
  3. Locate the corresponding Cell in the appropriate Academic Level.
  4. If the exact figure is unavailable, the next higher Cell is granted.
  5. If the calculated amount is below the first Cell, the employee gets the first Cell of that Academic Level.

This methodology ensures uniformity in salary fixation across all eligible faculty members.

Annual Increment Rules

The revised Pay Matrix follows a structured annual increment system.

  • Each Cell is approximately 3% higher than the previous Cell.
  • Annual increment is granted by moving to the next Cell within the same Academic Level.
  • Two increment dates are available:
    • 1 January
    • 1 July
  • The applicable date depends on appointment, promotion or financial upgradation.

Promotion Pay Fixation

Whenever a faculty member receives promotion:

  • A notional increment is first granted in the existing Academic Level.
  • The revised pay is then shifted to the corresponding Cell in the promoted Academic Level.
  • If no identical Cell exists, the next higher Cell is granted.

This ensures that every promotion results in meaningful financial benefit.

Special Provisions for Directors

The order also prescribes fixed pay for Directors of premier institutions.

  • Directors drawing ₹80,000 under the previous system were fixed at Level 17.
  • Other Directors drawing ₹75,000 plus Special Allowance were fixed at ₹2,10,000.
  • The existing Special Allowance continues until a separate decision is taken.

Scientific and Design Staff

The revised order clarifies that Scientific and Design Staff shall also receive revised pay under the replacement Pay Matrix corresponding to the 7th CPC.

Allowances

While the revised pay became effective from 1 January 2016, allowances continued under the existing structure until separate approval by the Ministry of Finance. This ensured continuity in salary payments while the revised allowance structure was finalized.

Arrears Payment

The Government directed that:

  • Revised pay takes effect from 1 January 2016.
  • Arrears are payable after adjustment of applicable income tax.
  • Any excess payment due to incorrect fixation can be recovered under Government rules.

Benefits of the New Academic Pay Matrix

  • Transparent salary progression.
  • Easy calculation of future increments.
  • Uniform pay across premier institutions.
  • Better career progression.
  • Higher salaries for newly recruited faculty.
  • Clear promotion benefits.
  • Alignment with Central Government pay structure.

Who Will Benefit?

  • Assistant Professors
  • Associate Professors
  • Professors
  • Directors of CFTIs
  • Scientific Staff
  • Design Staff
  • Future faculty recruits in CFTIs

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

When did the revised pay become effective?

The revised pay structure is effective from 1 January 2016.

Which institutions are covered?

The order covers IITs, IISc, IIMs, NITIE, IISERs, NITs and IIITs.

How are annual increments calculated?

Annual increments are granted by moving to the next Cell in the same Academic Level, providing approximately a 3% increase.

How is promotion handled?

A notional increment is first granted, after which the pay is fixed in the promoted Academic Level.

Where is the detailed Pay Matrix available?

The complete Academic Pay Matrix is provided in Annexure-I and Annexure-II of the official Government order.