7th Pay Commission Pay Matrix Increment Table for Level 16 for HAG Scale (Apex Scale)
The Director, Deputy Secretary, and Cabinet Secretary pay scales are categorized under the Apex Scale. These pay scales are generally fixed amounts.
- Minimum Basic Salary: Rs. 205400
- Maximum Basic Salary: Rs. 6200
- Minimum Increment: Rs. 224400
- Maximum Increment: Rs. 6500
| Pay Level 16 | Basic Salary | Increment |
| 1 | 205400 | |
| 2 | 211600 | 6200 |
| 3 | 217900 | 6300 |
| 4 | 224400 | 6500 |
The Apex Scale for higher officers in Indian Administrative Services. In 7th pay commission pay matrix level above 15 (15 to 18) are Apex Scale
The second higher pay scale structure in HAG pay table with starting basic salary of Rs. 2,05,400.
Only 4 annual increment stages for pay matrix level 16 and the minimum annual increment is Rs. 6200.