What is FR 22(I)(a)(1)?

FR 22(I)(a)(1) is the fundamental rule governing pay fixation upon promotion or MACP. It allows employees to choose whether to fix their pay immediately on the date of promotion or defer it to the date of their next annual increment.

Which option is better: Option 1 or Option 2?

Option 1 is generally better if your promotion date is far from your regular increment date. Option 2 is often more beneficial if your promotion occurs close to your regular increment date.

7th CPC Pay Fixation Calculator

Calculate your revised basic pay instantly. Supports regular promotions and MACP up-gradations governed by FR22(1)(a)(1) guidelines.

Event Type

Current Level

Current Basic

Upgraded Level

Fixation Option

Option 1: Date of PromotionOption 2: Date of Next Increment

Select parameters to calculate pay fixation.

Rule Explanations (FR 22)

Option 1 (Date of Promotion): Your pay is fixed immediately upon assuming the charge of the higher post. One notional increment is added to your current pay, and the final figure is mapped to the new pay level.
Option 2 (Date of Next Increment - DNI): You delay the fixation until your next annual increment in the lower post. During the waiting period, you draw the base pay of the promoted level. Upon your DNI, you receive your regular increment plus a notional increment before mapping to the promoted level.

7th CPC Pay Matrix Tables

Levels 1 to 5 (PB-1)

Index	Level 1	Level 2	Level 3	Level 4	Level 5
1	18000	19900	21700	25500	29200
2	18500	20500	22400	26300	30100
3	19100	21100	23100	27100	31000
4	19700	21700	23800	27900	31900
5	20300	22400	24500	28700	32900

Levels 6 to 9 (PB-2)

Index	Level 6	Level 7	Level 8	Level 9
1	35400	44900	47600	53100
2	36500	46200	49000	54700
3	37600	47600	50500	56300
4	38700	49000	52000	58000
5	39900	50500	53600	59700

Levels 10 to 14 (PB-3 & PB-4)

Index	Level 10	Level 11	Level 12	Level 13	Level 14
1	56100	67700	78800	123100	144200
2	57800	69700	81200	126800	148500
3	59500	71800	83600	130600	153000
4	61300	74000	86100	134500	157600
5	63100	76200	88700	138500	162300

Levels 15 to 18 (HAG Scales)

Index	Level 15	Level 16	Level 17	Level 18
1	182200	205400	225000	250000
2	187700	211600	-	-
3	193300	217900	-	-
4	199100	224400	-	-
5	205100	-	-	-

Disclaimer

This 7th CPC Pay Fixation Calculator is designed for informational and estimation purposes only. While every effort is made to ensure mathematical accuracy based on standard FR 22(I)(a)(1) rules, final pay fixation is strictly subject to verification by your respective Departmental Accounts Office or Pay and Accounts Office (PAO). Always refer to official government notifications for binding decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MACP?

Modified Assured Career Progression (MACP) grants financial up-gradation to employees who have not received regular promotions for a specified period (typically 10, 20, and 30 years). Pay fixation rules remain identical to regular promotions.

How is a 3% increment calculated?

The 7th CPC Matrix has the 3% annual increment pre-calculated vertically across each Level cell. You simply move one cell down in your current Level.

Official References

Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), Government of India:Official Guidelines on Pay Fixation
Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure: 7th Central Pay Commission Gazette Notifications.