Ph.D. / M.Phil. Advance Increments Calculator for UGC Teachers
The Ministry of Education pay letter of 02.11.2017 (para 8) says there are no advance increments for an M.Phil. or Ph.D. under the 7th CPC; UGC Regulations 2018 describe such increments. Ask your university which it applies.
Important: Government rules, allowances and rates change from time to time. Before taking a final decision or making a claim, confirm the figures with the latest official order, notification or rules of the department concerned.
📄 Rules & sources ✅ 2 verified
📄 Rule basis
- UGC Regulations 2018 (Minimum Qualifications, CAS) (18.07.2018) — www.ugc.gov.in · official copy saved
- MHRD letter No. 1-7/2015-U.II(1) — 7th CPC pay revision of teachers (02.11.2017) — www.ugc.gov.in · official copy saved
🔎 Source
✅ Verified from an official order
- Dearness Allowance (DA) — 60% from 01.01.2026: 60% — from 01.01.2026 · Order: DoE OM No. 1/1(i)/2026-E.II(B) dated 22.04.2026; applied to teachers by MHRD letters of 02.11.2017 (para 17) and 28.01.2019 (para 2) · verified 13.10.2026 · Department of Expenditure — Dearness Allowance orders
- Advance increments for M.Phil./Ph.D. under the 7th CPC: None (para 8) — from 01.01.2016 · Order: MHRD letter No. 1-7/2015-U.II(1) dated 02.11.2017, para 8 · verified 13.10.2026 · MHRD pay revision letter (ugc.gov.in)
How it works
You enter: When obtained, Degree, DA rate. The result updates as you type. It applies Dearness Allowance (DA) — 60% from 01.01.2026; Advance increments for M.Phil./Ph.D. under the 7th CPC — each checked against the official order (✅).
Frequently asked questions
Do teachers get advance increments for a Ph.D.?The Ministry of Education pay letter of 02.11.2017 (para 8) says there are no advance increments for an M.Phil. or Ph.D. under the 7th CPC; UGC Regulations 2018 describe such increments. Ask your university which it applies.
How many years are needed for CAS promotion from Level 10 to 11?4 years with a Ph.D., 5 with an M.Phil. or professional PG degree, 6 otherwise.
Are these figures official?They follow the orders listed under Rules & sources on this page. Values marked ⚠️ are not yet confirmed from an official order. For a final figure, rely on your finance office and the order itself.