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\"HPSC<\/p>\n

The <\/span>HCS<\/b> (Haryana Civil Services) Exam <\/b>is conducted by HPSC for recruiting Group A and B officers to Haryana State Services. HCS officers are paid per the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) pay matrix.<\/span><\/p>\n

The entry-level basic pay for a HCS (Executive Branch) officer (SDM level) is \u20b956,100.\u00a0 After including DA, HRA and other allowances, the gross pay is much higher (in-hand \u20b966,000\u201372,000). The salary for Group B posts (e.g. Tehsildar, AETO) starts at basic \u20b935,400 (Pay Level\u202f7\/8). Along with grade pay and allowances comes to be \u20b945,000 (gross). At senior levels (e.g. Divisional Commissioner, Principal Secretary), HCS officers reach Pay Level\u202f15\u201316, increasing total salary (with allowances) up to roughly \u20b91.8\u20132.0\u202flakhs per month. These figures include basic pay plus allowances, reflecting a highly competitive state service pay.<\/span><\/p>\n

HCS Salary Entry-Level Pay and In-Hand Salary<\/b><\/h2>\n

HCS Exam accounts for one of the most prestigious and well paying employments under the Haryana Government. Under Haryana Government\u2019s Revised Pay Rules as per 7<\/span>th<\/span> Pay Commission, HCS (Exec.) officers start at Pay Matrix <\/span>Level\u202f10<\/b>, with a <\/span>basic pay of \u20b956,100<\/b>. In practice, new HCS officers (SDMs) draw around <\/span>\u20b966,000\u201372,000<\/b> take-home per month on joining. This includes the basic pay, dearness allowance (DA), house rent allowance (HRA), travel allowance, and other perks.<\/span><\/p>\n

For Group B HCS posts (e.g. Tehsildar \u2018A\u2019 Class, AETO), the starting basic salary is \u20b935,400 (Pay Level\u202f7\/8) including grade pay, giving about <\/span>\u20b945,000 (\u2248\u20b968,000 gross)<\/b> with allowances. Over time, fixed annual increments (in the vertical cells of the pay matrix) and promotions raise HCS salaries substantially.<\/span><\/p>\n

HCS Salary Allowances and Benefits<\/b><\/h2>\n

HCS officers receive several allowances on top of basic pay, including:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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Allowance \/ Perk<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Description<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Dearness Allowance (DA)<\/b><\/td>\nA cost-of-living adjustment linked to the Central DA rate. As of <\/span>July 1, 2025<\/b>, DA is <\/span>58% of basic pay<\/b> (up from 55%). It is revised <\/span>twice a year<\/b>. Upon implementation of the 8th Pay Commission, existing DA will be merged into the basic pay.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
House Rent Allowance (HRA)<\/b><\/td>\nPaid as a <\/span>percentage of basic pay<\/b> depending on city classification:<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2022 X-class cities: <\/span>24%<\/b> (minimum \u20b95,400\/month)<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2022 Y-class cities: <\/span>16%<\/b> (minimum \u20b93,600\/month)<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2022 Z-class cities: <\/span>8%<\/b> (minimum \u20b91,800\/month) <\/span>(Chandigarh tricity is treated as Y-class.)<\/span><\/i><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Travel \/ Transport Allowance (TA)<\/b><\/td>\nFixed monthly conveyance allowance for official travel. Higher for metro or large-city postings (approx. <\/span>\u20b97,500\u201315,750\/month<\/b>). Actual travel costs (train\/airfare) for official journeys are reimbursed separately.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Medical Allowance<\/b><\/td>\nFixed monthly payment of around <\/span>\u20b91,000\u20131,500<\/b> for routine health expenses. Officers also receive access to government medical facilities during service.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Other Perks<\/b><\/td>\nInclude <\/span>Leave Travel Concession (LTC)<\/b>, <\/span>hill area or restricted duty allowances<\/b>, and reimbursements for <\/span>telephone, internet, and books<\/b>. Officers also receive <\/span>pension and retirement benefits<\/b>, and may be provided <\/span>official housing, staff car, and security<\/b> depending on rank.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

HCS Salary SDM Salary Career Progression and Pay Promotions<\/b><\/h2>\n

Haryana HCS officers move up pay levels through promotions, reflecting their cadre hierarchy:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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HCS Rank \/ Grade<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

Pay Level<\/b><\/td>\nTypical Post \/ Stage<\/b><\/td>\nApprox. Basic Pay (\u20b9\/month)<\/b><\/td>\n\n

Typical Experience<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

HCS (Executive Branch) \u2013 Junior Scale<\/b><\/td>\nLevel 10<\/span><\/td>\nSub Divisional Magistrate (SDM)<\/span><\/td>\n\u20b956,100<\/span><\/td>\nEntry Level<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
HCS \u2013 Senior Scale<\/b><\/td>\nLevel 11<\/span><\/td>\nAdditional District Magistrate (ADM)<\/span><\/td>\n\u20b967,700<\/span><\/td>\n~5\u20136 years<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
HCS \u2013 Super Time Scale \/ JAG<\/b><\/td>\nLevel 12<\/span><\/td>\nDistrict Magistrate or equivalent<\/span><\/td>\n\u20b978,800<\/span><\/td>\n~9\u201312 years<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
HCS \u2013 Selection Grade<\/b><\/td>\nLevel 13<\/span><\/td>\nSenior District Officer \/ Director<\/span><\/td>\n\u20b91,18,500<\/span><\/td>\n~13\u201316 years<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
HCS \u2013 Higher Administrative Grade<\/b><\/td>\nLevel 14<\/span><\/td>\nDivisional Commissioner \/ Secretary<\/span><\/td>\n\u20b91,44,200<\/span><\/td>\n~16\u201324 years<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
HCS \u2013 Higher Administrative Scale<\/b><\/td>\nLevel 15<\/span><\/td>\nPrincipal Secretary or equivalent<\/span><\/td>\n\u20b91,82,200<\/span><\/td>\n~25\u201330 years<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
HCS \u2013 Apex Scale<\/b><\/td>\nLevel 16<\/span><\/td>\nAdditional Chief Secretary \/ Top State Posts<\/span><\/td>\n\u20b92,05,400<\/span><\/td>\n30+ years<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

These levels match the 7th CPC matrix for IAS\/PCS, as the table below shows. For example, the pathway <\/span>SDM (L10) \u2192 Addl. DM (L11) \u2192 DM (L12) \u2192 Div Commr\/Secretary (L14) \u2192 ACS (L16)<\/b> is typical. Each promotion comes with jump in pay level (and base), on top of periodic increments, reflecting the officer\u2019s experience and responsibilities.<\/span><\/p>\n

HCS Salary vs IAS Salary Comparison<\/b><\/h2>\n

The <\/span>HCS Salary vs IAS Salary<\/b> comparison highlights the difference between state and all-India civil services in terms of pay scale, perks, and career growth. While both offer prestige and stability, IAS officers draw higher salaries and enjoy wider administrative authority.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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Parameter<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

HCS Officer (State Service)<\/b><\/td>\n\n

IAS Officer (All India Service)<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Recruiting Body<\/b><\/td>\nHPSC<\/span><\/td>\nUPSC<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cadre Control<\/b><\/td>\nHaryana Government<\/span><\/td>\nCentral Government<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Entry-Level Basic Pay<\/b><\/td>\n\u20b956,100<\/span><\/td>\n\u20b956,100<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Posting Jurisdiction<\/b><\/td>\nWithin Haryana<\/span><\/td>\nAcross India<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Promotional Ceiling<\/b><\/td>\nSecretary \/ Divisional Commissioner<\/span><\/td>\nChief Secretary \/ Cabinet Secretary<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Perks & Facilities<\/b><\/td>\nState-level<\/span><\/td>\nCentral and state-level combined<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

While IAS officers enjoy broader national responsibilities, <\/span>HCS officers<\/b> hold equally critical positions within Rajasthan\u2019s governance framework.<\/span><\/p>\n

HCS Salary 8th Pay Commission 2026 Expected Impacts<\/b><\/h2>\n

The <\/span>8th Central Pay Commission<\/b> has been approved for implementation from <\/span>1 January 2026<\/b>. While details are not finalized, experts project a substantial hike. Industry estimates suggest a <\/span>fitment factor around 2.0\u20132.3<\/b> (meaning roughly a <\/span>20\u201330% hike in basic pay<\/b>). One forecast cites a factor ~<\/span>2.28<\/b> (\u224834% increase at entry). At the same time, the current DA (\u224858%) would be merged into the new pay, resetting DA to 0% at implementation.<\/span><\/p>\n

In practical terms for Haryana HCS, an 8th Pay multiplier could boost salaries significantly. For example, a HCS officer with basic \u20b956,100 could see it roughly double (to ~\u20b91.3 lakh basic) if a 2.3 fitment is applied. Final figures will depend on the Pay Commission\u2019s report and state adoption, but it is clear that HCS pay levels are due for a major upward revision.<\/span><\/p>\n

HCS Salary 2026 FAQs<\/b><\/h2>\n