Forester Salary 2025 | Monthly Payment, In Hand Amount

Forester Salary: Foresters are employed across several states in India, including Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Bihar, West Bengal, Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Rajasthan.

The starting basic salary is Rs. 29,200, with a maximum of Rs. 92,300. The approximate in-hand salary is Rs. 41,698, which increases with retirement. For more details on salary structure, allowances, and promotions, refer to the provided information.

Forester Salary 7th Pay Commission

In 2025, Foresters in India have a salary range of Rs. 29,200 to Rs. 92,300, with a starting basic pay of Rs. 29,200. They receive a 53% DA (Rs. 15,476) and HRA of 10-20%. Additional allowances and PF (Rs. 4,146) and NPS (Rs. 3,504) contributions apply. The estimated in-hand salary is Rs. 41,698. Foresters are employed in states like Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Bihar, West Bengal, Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Rajasthan.

Forester Salary 2025
CATEGORY	AMOUNT
Pay Level	05
Pay Band	PB-1(5200-20200)
Grade Pay	2800
Pay Scale	Rs.29200/- 92300/-
Basic Salary	Rs. 29200/-
Maximum Salary	Rs. 92300/-
Dearness Allowance (DA)	Rs. 15476/- (53% Of Basic Pay)
House Rent Allowance (HRA)	Rs. 5840/- (20% Of Basic Pay)
Transport Allowance (TA)	As Per Applicable
Other Work Allowance	As Per Applicable
PF	Rs. 4146/-
NPS	Rs. 3504/-
Tax	NA
In Hand Payment	Rs. 41698/-
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Forester Salary In Hand Per Month

The net salary of a Forester is determined by their pay scale, which ranges from Rs. 29,200 to Rs. 92,300, along with a grade pay of 2800. The Dearness Allowance (DA) is calculated as 42% of the Basic payment, while the House Rent Allowance (HRA) is set at 27% of the Basic payment. Both the National Pension Scheme (NPS) and Provident Fund (PF) deductions are fixed at 10% of the Basic payment.

Total Salary = Basic Salary + All Allowances (DA, TA, HRA/Food) - All Deduction (Excise, NPS, PF)

Starting In Hand Salary = 29200 (Basic Pay) + 12264 (DA) +7884 (HRA) - 4146 (PF)  - 3504 (NPS)

Starting In Hand Salary =  Rs 41698 (Approx) Monthly 

Forester Allowances and Perks

✦ Top Forester Govt Jobs Perks

01 DA

02 HRA

03 TA

04 WA

05 Daily Extra duty

06 Insurance Cover

07 Food Allowance

08  Special Duty Allowance (SDA)

09 Uniform Allowance

10 NPS

Forester Salary Deductions Details

To ensure the bright future of our frontline govt workers, the state govt deducts some amount from their salary. These deductions are 10% Basic for NPS, 12% of Basic for PF, and Rs. 100 per month as Insurance Cover.

Forester Salary Deductions
DEDUCTIONS	AMOUNT
NPS	Rs.4146/- (10% Of Basic Pay+DA)
PF	Rs.3504/- (12% Of Basic Pay)
Excise	Applicable (If income will be above 5 lac)
Insurance Cover	Rs. 100/-
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Forester Salary After 7th pay commission

Forester board recruitment is done under the state govt supervision. Therefore Forester's salary comes under the 7th pay matrix of Maharashtra govt norms. Here are the details of the 7th pay salary matrix. 

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