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HomeTNPSC ExamsTNPSC Group 2 / 2ASalary

TNPSC Group 2 / 2A Salary 2026

Post-wise basic pay, pay levels, allowances and the real in-hand figure after deductions, under the 7th Pay Commission.

₹21k–₹118kin-hand per month
6posts recruited
Level 11–18pay level range
4allowances on top of basic
Posts & salary
Pay level, basic pay, and approximate in-hand salary for each post - the role and progression curve are what set them apart.
PostPay levelBasic payIn-hand (incl. allowances)
Sub-Registrar Grade IILevel 18₹37,200₹45,000 - ₹55,000
Deputy Commercial Tax OfficerLevel 18₹37,200₹45,000 - ₹55,000
Junior Employment OfficerLevel 16₹36,900₹43,000 - ₹50,000
Probation OfficerLevel 18₹37,200₹45,000 - ₹55,000
ForesterLevel 11₹20,600₹25,000 - ₹30,000
Senior Revenue InspectorLevel 11₹20,600₹25,000 - ₹30,000

Allowances

On top of basic pay, these push the in-hand figure up considerably.

Dearness Allowance (DA)

22% of Basic Pay

House Rent Allowance (HRA)

8% - 16% of Basic Pay

Travel Allowance (TA)

As per government norms

Medical Allowance

As per government norms

Basic pay vs in-hand: how the math works
The figure in the notification is not what credits to your account.

Start with basic pay for your level. DA and HRA are added on top of it to make gross salary. Then NPS pension contribution, health fund and professional tax come off, what remains is your in-hand salary.

HRA depends on where you are posted, which is why two people at the same level take home different amounts in Chennai and a taluk town.

Calculate your exact in-hand salary

Frequently asked questions

What is the in-hand salary for TNPSC Group 2 / 2A posts?
In-hand salary ranges from ₹21k to ₹118k per month depending on the post, posting location and applicable allowances. The post-wise table above shows basic pay and in-hand figures for every post.
What is the starting salary of a Sub-Registrar Grade II?
Sub-Registrar Grade II is at pay Level 18 with basic pay ₹37,200. With DA and HRA added and standard deductions removed, the in-hand figure is ₹45,000 - ₹55,000.
Why is in-hand salary lower than gross salary?
Deductions come off the gross: NPS pension contribution, health fund and professional tax are the usual ones. The remainder is what credits to your account each month.
Does the salary grow after joining?
Yes. Annual increments move you up within your pay level, DA is revised periodically, and promotions move you to a higher level with a larger basic pay.

Pay levels, basic pay and allowance rates are compiled from official TNPSC notifications and TN pay commission orders. Sources: TNPSC official notifications. Figures are indicative and may change with each official notification. Data last reviewed: July 2026.

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