Revised Pay Scales for CSIR Scientists

The existing scales and revised scales after 6CPC are shown below in the table. The other conditions are as follows:

1. All the Scientists in Pay Band-3 with Grade Pay of RS.6600 ,Rs. 7600 and Pay Band-4 with Grade Pay of Rs.8700, Rs. 8900, shall be given two additional increments after their normal pay fixation. Each increment shall be calculated @ 3% of the total Basic Pay in the respective pay band plus corresponding Grade Pay for those recruited/promoted after 1.1.2006 or from the date of option exercised for revised pay scale in respect of recruited/promoted before 1.1.2006. The two additional increments in PB-3 and PB-4 shall not be treated as part of pay for any purpose and shall be computed on the pay plus grade pay at the time of entry in the grade: it will remain constant during the entire period of residency in the grade and will be recomputed on promotion to the next grade. Scientists in Pay Band-4 in the pay scale of RS.37400-67000 with Grade Pay of RS.10,OOO will get Special Pay of RS.4000/- per month, as per the recommendations of the Sixth CPC.

2. The Professional Update Allowance has been enhanced w.e.f.1.9.2008 at the following rates :-

Scientists in PB-3 (Rs.15600-39100) with Grade Pay of Rs. 5400, RS.6600 and RS.7600

Rs 10,000 per annum

Scientists in PB-4 (Rs.37400-67000) with Grade Pay of RS.8700 and RS.8900

Rs 20,000 per annum

Scientists in PB-4 (Rs.37400-67000) with Grade Pay of RS.10000 & Rs. 12000 and above (i.e. HAG + Scale/Apex Scale).

Rs 30,000 per annum

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