Salary Breakdown and Benefits of a Kerala PSC Secretariat Assistant

As of my last knowledge update in August 2023, the salary of a Secretariat Assistant in the Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC) typically falls within the pay scale of INR 26,500 to INR 56,700 per month, depending on experience and other factors. However, after accounting for deductions such as provident fund, professional tax, and other applicable deductions, the in-hand salary can be estimated to be around INR 22,000 to INR 30,000 per month.

For the most accurate and up-to-date information, it is best to refer to the official KPSC notifications or announcements. The current salary scale of a Secretariat Assistant, following the 11th pay revision applicable from 1st July 2019, is INR 39,300 to INR 83,000. A fresher can expect approximately INR 46,000 as gross salary and INR 36,500 in hand.

Salary Scale and Promotion Scales

The basic monthly salary of a Kerala PSC Public Service Commission (KPSC) Secretariat Assistant starts at INR 27,800 and can go up to a maximum of INR 59,400. The revised pay scale ranges from INR 27,800 to INR 59,400. The gross monthly salary of a Kerala PSC Secretariat Assistant is INR 35,000 at the time of joining.

Current Promotion Scales:

SGA - INR 43,400 to INR 91,200 ASO - INR 45,600 to INR 95,600 SO - INR 51,400 to INR 110,300 SOHG - INR 56,500 to INR 118,100 US - INR 63,700 to INR 123,700 USHG - INR 95,600 to INR 153,200 DS - INR 107,800 to INR 160,000 JS - INR 118,100 to INR 163,400 AS - INR 123,700 to INR 166,800 Special Secretary - INR 129,300 to INR 166,800

Breakdown of Allowances

Apart from the basic salary, Kerala PSC Secretariat Assistants are also entitled to several allowances and associated benefits.

Dearness Allowance (DA)

Dearness Allowance (DA) is directly linked with the Consumer Price Index (CPI). This variable component of salary increases proportionally with the CPI every year. The DA is the same for Class X, Class Y, and Class Z regions.

The CPI measures the fluctuations or average changes in price that a consumer has to pay for a basket of goods and services, including food, transportation, medical care, etc., over time.

House Rent Allowance (HRA)

House Rent Allowance (HRA) is location-dependent and usually varies based on the location of posting, which can be Class X, Class Y, or Class Z.

Classifications

Class X - 8 metro cities (Chennai, Ahmedabad, Pune, Bengaluru, Greater Mumbai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kolkata) - cities with a population of 50 lakh people or more Class Y - around 100 towns in India with a population above 5 lakh people and below 50 lakhs. State capitals also fall under this category Class Z - rural areas in India and cities with a population less than 5 lakhs

Since the Kerala PSC Secretariat Assistant will be deployed in some location within the state and Kerala has no metro city, the HRA will be that of either a Class Y or Class Z region.

Transport Allowance (TA)

Transport Allowance (TA) is also location-dependent, similar to HRA.

Other Associated Benefits

Medical cover and medical insurance Pension after retirement Paid leave

The salary of a Kerala PSC Secretariat Assistant goes up significantly upon promotion. The associated benefits and applicable allowances also increase proportionately. The career progression of a Kerala PSC Secretariat Assistant is as follows:

Secretariat Assistant Section Officer Under Secretary Deputy Secretary Joint Secretary Additional Secretary Special Secretary

Resources for Preparation

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