| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| Pay Level | 6 |
| Pay Band | 9300 - 34800 |
| Grade Pay | 4200 |
| Pay Scale | 35400 - 112400 |
| Basic Salary | 35400 |
| Maximum Salary | 1,12,400 |
| DA Allowance | 20532 (58% of Basic Salary) |
| HRA Allowance | 7080 |
| TA Allowance | 2500 |
| Hardship Allowance | 1500 |
| NPS Deduction | 5593 (10% of Basic Salary + DA) |
| Other Deduction | 500 |
| Monthly Gross | 67012 |
| Yearly Gross | 804144 |
| Monthly In Hand | 60919 |
| YearlyIn Hand | 731028 |
8th Pay Update: After the 8th Pay Commission, the Food Inspector’s basic salary is expected to be around ₹70,800 per month.
State Wise Salary
| State | Pay Scale |
|---|---|
| FSSAI (Central) | ₹35400 - 1,12,400 |
| Maharashtra | ₹29200 - 92,300 |
| Bihar (BPSC) | ₹35400 - 1,12,400 |
| West Bengal | ₹22700 - 58,500 |
| Madhya Pradesh | ₹36200 - 1,14,800 |
| Punjab | ₹35400 - 1,12,400 |
| Jharkhand | ₹35400 - 1,12,400 |
| Haryana | ₹35400 - 1,12,400 |
| Uttarakhand | ₹29200 - 44,900 |
| Assam | ₹22200 - 97,000 |
| Uttar Pradesh | ₹35400 - 1,12,400 |
Salary Calculator
35400
Basic Salary
60919
Net Salary
Benifits and Perks
| Benefit | Status |
|---|---|
| Government Accommodation | |
| Allowances for Field Duty | |
| Medical | |
| Transport Allowances | |
| Dearness Allowance (DA) | |
| Field Duty Allowance | |
| Gratuity | |
| Periodic Promotion | |
| Festival Bonus | |
| Pension & NPS Contribution |
Note: These allowances may vary based on the state and department policies.
Promotions
| Rank | Pay Scale |
|---|---|
| Food Inspector Joining yr | ₹35400 - 112400 |
| Chief Food Inspector 12-15 yr | ₹44900 - 142400 |
| Designated Officer (DO) According to experience yr | ₹56100 – 177500 |
| Assistant Commissioner (Food Safety) Seniority yr | ₹67700 – 208700 |
| Joint Commissioner Seniority yr | ₹78800 – 215900 |
Note:
Training (4–12 weeks): Central, UP, Bihar, and MP give full salary (Basic + DA) during induction; HRA may be deducted if hostel is provided.
Probation: Usually 2 years; Rajasthan and similar states give fixed pay ₹25k–30k before moving to the regular scale.