By Dr. Rohan Mehra, MD (Internal Medicine) | Published on 2026-10-15
Senior Resident (SR) doctors in central government medical institutions (AIIMS, PGIMER, Safdarjung) are placed at Level 11 of the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Pay Matrix with an initial basic pay of ₹67,700 per month. With 20% Non-Practicing Allowance (NPA), current Dearness Allowance (DA), and 27% House Rent Allowance (HRA) for X-category cities, total gross salary ranges from ₹1,35,000 to ₹1,55,000 per month, resulting in a net in-hand monthly pay of ₹1,15,000 to ₹1,32,000.
Complete guide to Senior Resident (SR) doctor salaries in India under 7th CPC Pay Matrix Level 11, including NPA (20%), DA, HRA, state vs central pay scales, and net monthly take-home.
The entry basic pay for a Senior Resident under 7th CPC Level 11 is ₹67,700 in Year 1, increasing to ₹69,700 in Year 2 and ₹71,800 in Year 3.
Yes, under 7th CPC rules, Non-Practicing Allowance (20% of basic pay) is treated as basic pay for calculating Dearness Allowance (DA).
State salaries vary. While Delhi and UP follow 7th CPC scales closely, states like Maharashtra, Bihar, and Karnataka have separate state pay commissions ranging from ₹75,000 to ₹1,10,000 per month.
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