India Post Salary Chart 2025 — BPM, ABPM, Postman (Level 3) & Postal Assistant (PA, Level 4)
Updated: October 2025 — includes DA 58% (effective 1 Jul 2025) and HRA slabs 10% / 20% / 30%.
Why this matters
If you’re preparing for India Post (GDS) roles or departmental exams, you must know both TRCA-based pay (for GDS) and the 7th CPC pay matrix (for departmental posts like Postman & PA). This article gives up-to-date 2025 figures plus a clear projection table for the expected 8th Pay Commission (marked as estimates).
Quick snapshot — salary ranges (2025)
| Post | Pay Type / Level | Typical Basic Pay (start) | Estimated In-Hand (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|
| BPM | GDS (TRCA slab) | ₹12,000 – ₹29,380 | ₹16,000 – ₹22,000 |
| ABPM | GDS (TRCA slab) | ₹10,000 – ₹24,470 | ₹14,000 – ₹19,000 |
| Postman / Mail Guard | 7th CPC Level 3 | ₹21,700 | ₹35,000 – ₹40,000 |
| Postal Assistant (PA / SA) | 7th CPC Level 4 | ₹25,500 | ₹40,000 – ₹47,000 |
Key official revisions used here
- Dearness Allowance (DA): 58% effective 1 July 2025 (Union Cabinet approved additional instalment raising DA to 58%).
- House Rent Allowance (HRA): standard central govt slabs used: 10% / 20% / 30% depending on city class (Z / Y / X).
1) GDS (BPM & ABPM) — TRCA slabs and in-hand examples
Reminder: GDS pay is TRCA based; DA applies over TRCA. Figures below are typical / illustrative for 2025 (uses DA = 58%).
| Role | Hours | Basic TRCA | DA @58% | Approx In-Hand |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABPM | 4 hrs | ₹10,000 | ₹5,800 | ₹15,000 – ₹16,000 |
| ABPM | 5 hrs | ₹12,000 | ₹6,960 | ₹17,000 – ₹19,000 |
| BPM | 4 hrs | ₹12,000 | ₹6,960 | ₹17,000 – ₹19,000 |
| BPM | 5 hrs | ₹14,500 | ₹8,410 | ₹20,000 – ₹22,000 |
2) Departmental posts — Postman (Level 3) & Postal Assistant (Level 4)
Postman / Mail Guard — Level 3 (7th CPC)
| Component | Estimate (₹) |
|---|---|
| Basic (start) | ₹21,700 |
| DA @58% | ₹12,586 |
| HRA (10–30%) | ₹2,170 – ₹6,510 |
| Transport Allowance (TA) | ₹1,800 – ₹2,000 |
| Gross (typical) | ≈ ₹38,000 – ₹43,000 |
| In-hand (after deductions) | ≈ ₹35,000 – ₹40,000 |
Postal Assistant / Sorting Assistant — Level 4 (7th CPC)
| Component | Estimate (₹) |
|---|---|
| Basic (start) | ₹25,500 |
| DA @58% | ₹14,790 |
| HRA (10–30%) | ₹2,550 – ₹7,650 |
| Transport Allowance (TA) | ₹1,800 – ₹3,600 |
| Gross (typical) | ≈ ₹45,000 – ₹51,000 |
| In-hand (after deductions) | ≈ ₹40,000 – ₹47,000 |
3) Allowances & benefits (used in calculations)
- DA: 58% (applied over Basic/ TRCA).
- HRA: 10% / 20% / 30% as per city class (Z / Y / X). :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
- TA: variable (approx ₹1,800–₹3,600 depending on grade and city).
- NPS / EPF / Tax: typical statutory deductions reduce gross to in-hand.
4) Expected 8th Pay Commission (2026) — projections (estimates)
Important: The 8th Pay Commission is under discussion and the figures below are projections based on publicly discussed fitment-factor ranges. These are not official — use them for planning and SEO capture only. Sources discussing fitment ranges are cited below.
Projection methodology: multiply current basic by a fitment factor. We show three scenarios: Conservative (1.83x), Moderate (2.28x), and High (2.86x) — the ranges reflect expert commentary and media reporting.
| Role | Current Basic | Conservative (1.83x) | Moderate (2.28x) | High (2.86x) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Postman (Level 3) | ₹21,700 | ₹39,711 | ₹49,476 | ₹62,062 |
| Postal Assistant (PA, Level 4) | ₹25,500 | ₹46,665 | ₹58,140 | ₹72,930 |
If an 8th CPC implements a fitment factor in this range, the basic pay would increase roughly to the numbers above; DA/HRA rules may be revised (and sometimes DA is merged into basic when a new pay commission is implemented), so total impact on take-home will depend on final government orders.
5) Career growth, increments & promotions
- Annual increment conventionally ≈ 3% of basic (subject to final orders).
- MACP (10/20/30 years) and promotional ladder exist for departmental staff — promotions move you up Pay Levels (higher basic).
FAQs
Q: What is the DA rate (July 2025)?
Ans: 58% effective 1 July 2025 (Union Cabinet approved a 3% DA instalment raising DA to 58%).
Q: What are the HRA slabs used here?
Ans: HRA slabs considered are 10%, 20% and 30% for Z/Y/X class cities respectively (standard central government HRA slabs).
Q: Are 8th Pay numbers official?
Ans: No — the 8th Pay table above is a projection using fitment factors discussed in media and expert commentary; final figures will come only after official notification.
Conclusion & posting tips
With DA at 58% and HRA at 10/20/30, 2025 shows a significant uplift in in-hand pay for both GDS and departmental employees. If the 8th Pay Commission applies a higher fitment factor, basic pays could rise substantially — but final impact depends on government orders (whether DA is merged, changes to allowances, etc.).
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Sources: Government and leading news coverage on DA/HRA & 8th Pay Commission commentary (see citations inline above).
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