Clerk / Junior Clerk Salary in Pakistan 2026
BPS-5 Pay Scale — Per Month Gross, Allowances & Eligibility
BPS-5 — Quick Answer
Junior Clerk, Lower Division Clerk (LDC), Typist
BPS-5 is junior-level Pakistan government grade. Basic pay PKR 10,650–14,500. Gross pay with all allowances: PKR 30,000–40,000 per month. Education: Intermediate (FA/FSc).
Clerk / Junior Clerk Salary in Pakistan government 2026 (Per Month)
The Clerk / Junior Clerk (BPS-5) monthly salary in Pakistan government for 2026 ranges from PKR 30,000 to PKR 40,000 gross per month. This gross figure combines the basic pay of the BPS-5 scale with House Rent Allowance, Medical Allowance, Conveyance Allowance and other admissible allowances. Actual take-home (in-hand) pay is slightly lower after deductions for GP Fund, Benevolent Fund and income tax where applicable.
How Clerk / Junior Clerk (BPS-5) Salary Is Calculated
Government pay in Pakistan is built up from the running basic pay of the BPS-5 scale plus a stack of allowances. For BPS-5 the approximate monthly build-up is:
| Component | Amount (PKR / month) |
|---|---|
| Basic Pay (BPS-5) | 10,650 – 14,500 |
| House Rent Allowance (≈45% of basic) | ~6,525 |
| Special Relief Allowance (≈25% of basic) | ~3,625 |
| Medical + Conveyance + other allowances | as admissible |
| Approx. Gross | 30,000 – 40,000 |
Eligibility for Clerk / Junior Clerk (BPS-5)
- Education: Intermediate (FA/FSc)
- Age limit: 18–30 yrs
- Nationality: Pakistani citizen (domicile as per quota rules)
Annual Increment & Career Growth
BPS-5 employees receive an annual increment of PKR 320/year added to basic pay every July on a satisfactory service record, so Clerk / Junior Clerk salary rises year on year. Promotion to the next grade brings a further jump in basic pay and allowances. Pay scales are revised in the annual budget, usually with an ad-hoc relief allowance increase.
Disclaimer: figures are indicative estimates based on the BPS-5 pay scale and standard allowance rates; actual pay varies by department, posting, province and the current budget notification.
BPS-5 — FAQs
What is the salary of BPS-5 in Pakistan 2026?
BPS-5 gross salary in Pakistan 2026 is approximately PKR 30,000 to PKR 40,000 per month. Basic pay PKR 10,650–14,500 plus House Rent Allowance (45%), Medical, Conveyance, and Special Relief Allowances. Annual increment: PKR 320/year.
What posts are in BPS-5?
Common posts in BPS-5: Junior Clerk, Lower Division Clerk (LDC), Typist. These positions fall under the Federal Basic Pay Scale (BPS) pay system.
What is the education requirement for BPS-5?
Education required for BPS-5 jobs: Intermediate (FA/FSc). Age limit: 18–30 yrs.
How is BPS-5 salary calculated?
Gross pay = Basic Pay + HRA (45% of basic) + Medical Allowance + Conveyance Allowance + Special Relief Allowance (25% of basic). BPS-5 basic pay range: PKR 10,650–14,500. Annual increment increases basic pay every July.
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