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Staff Nurse Salary 2026 (8th Pay): In-Hand ₹84,028, Pay Level 7, Training & Promotion

In 2026, the Govt Hospital Staff Nurse Salary is set under Pay Level 7. The pay scale ranges from ₹44,900 to ₹142,400 with a grade pay of ₹4,600. After DA, HRA, nursing allowance, and other benefits, the monthly gross salary is around ₹91,900. The in-hand salary comes to about ₹84,000 per month, and the exact amount depends on the state, posting city, training period, and promotion level.

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Abhishek Kumar
Abhishek Kumar

22 December 2025, 11:36 PM

Staff Nurse Salary Structure

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Pay Level 7
Pay Band 9300 - 34800
Grade Pay 4600
Pay Scale 44900 - 142400
Basic Salary 44900
Maximum Salary 1,42,400
DA Allowance 26042 (58% of Basic Salary)
HRA Allowance 8980
TA Allowance 3000
Uniform Allowance 1800
Nursing Allowance 7200
NPS Deduction 7094 (10% of Basic Salary + DA)
Prof Tax Deduction 200
Insurance Deduction 600
Monthly Gross 91922
Yearly Gross 1103064
Monthly In Hand 84028
YearlyIn Hand 1008336

8th Pay Commission Fitment Factor for Staff Nurse: Under the 8th Pay Commission, a 1.96 fitment factor is expected to be applied. This may raise the Staff Nurse (Level 7) basic pay from ₹44,900 to around ₹88,000 in 2026.

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Staff Nurse State-Wise Salary (India)

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State Pay Scale
New Delhi (AIIMS) ₹44900 - 1,42,400
Uttar Pradesh (UPPSC) ₹44900 - 1,42,400
Andhra Pradesh (APPSC) ₹30000 - 40,000
Maharashtra (DMER / Arogya Vibhag) ₹35400 - 1,12,400
Punjab ₹25000 - 45,000
Chhattisgarh ₹30000 - 40,000
Himachal Pradesh (HPPSC) ₹25000 - 45,000
Kerala (PSC) ₹31100 - 66,800
Bihar (BTSC) ₹44900 - 1,42,400
Telangana (MHSRB) ₹36750 - 1,06,990
Central (ESIC) ₹44900 - 1,42,400
West Bengal (WBHRB) ₹28900 - 74,500
Central (Railway) ₹44900 - 1,42,400
Rajasthan (RSSB / NHM) ₹29900 - 1,04,400
Madhya Pradesh (MPESB) ₹28700 - 91,300
Jharkhand (JSSC) ₹44900 - 1,42,400
Haryana (HSSC) ₹44900 - 1,42,400
Uttarakhand (UKMSSB) ₹44900 - 1,42,400
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Staff Nurse Benefit List

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Medical & Health Insurance
Electricity and Water Bill
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Transport Facilities
Dearness Allowance
Government Home & Car
Pension & Retirement Benefits
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Festival Bonus

Staff Nurse Allowance (Additional):
1. Nursing: Staff nurses receive a fixed ₹7,200 per month as a nursing allowance, which remains the same even when other allowances vary.

2 . Risk & Night Shift: Nurses posted in ICU or emergency wards may get extra risk and night duty allowances, as per ESIC/AIIMS rules.

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Staff Nurse Promotion & Salary

Rank Pay Scale
Staff Nurse Grade-II Joining yr ₹44900 - 142400
Staff Nurse Grade-I 8-10 yr ₹47600 - 151100
Asst. Nursing Superintendent 18-20 yr ₹53100 - 167800
Dy. Nursing - Superintendent 30+ yr ₹56100 - 177500
Chief Nursing Officer Based on Seniority yr ₹78800 - 209200

Staff Nurse Training Salary & Probation Period:
1. Probation Period: 2 years in most central and state government recruitments.
2. Training Salary (Regular Posts): Full basic pay + DA from Day 1; some allowances start after confirmation.
3. Stipendiary Training (PSUs): ₹17,020 per month for about 18 months (e.g., SAIL).
4. HRA Rule: HRA is not paid or deducted if hostel or campus accommodation is provided.

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