UPPSC PCS Salary 2026 — SDM & State Services Pay
UPPSC PCS officers (Sub-Divisional Magistrate, Block Development Officer, etc.) are paid under UP state government pay rules aligned with 7th CPC recommendations. Entry-level in-hand is comparable to central Group A junior scale.
Pay commission / scale
UP State — 7th CPC aligned
Post-wise salary (indicative)
| Post | Pay level | Basic pay | In-hand (approx.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PCS Officer (entry — SDM / Executive) | Level 10 approx. | ₹56,100 | ₹70,000–₹90,000 |
| Lower PCS / RO-ARO (entry) | Level 6–7 | ₹35,400–₹44,900 | ₹48,000–₹65,000 |
Allowances & components
- DA
- HRA or government accommodation
- TA
- District allowance (if applicable)
Notes
- UP PCS is state cadre — posting within UP districts.
FAQs
Is UPPSC PCS salary same as IAS?
Entry basic is similar at junior scale but IAS has All India Service benefits and faster apex career progression.