Laboratory Assistant (Higher Secondary) — Salary, Pay Scale & In-Hand
The scale of pay of Laboratory Assistant (Higher Secondary) is ₹24,400 – ₹55,200 under the 11th Kerala Pay Revision (2025 notifications). With the current 35% DA and HRA of 4%–10%, the estimated entry-level in-hand salary is about ₹30,122 – ₹31,586 per month. The full break-up below shows how that number is computed.
Monthly Salary Structure (entry level)
| Component | Amount (₹) |
|---|---|
| Basic Pay (entry) | ₹24,400 |
| Dearness Allowance (DA 35%) | ₹8,540 |
| House Rent Allowance (HRA 4%–10% by place of posting) | ₹976 – ₹2,440 |
| Gross Salary (range) | ₹33,916 – ₹35,380 |
| NPS employee contribution (10% of Basic + DA) | − ₹3,294 |
| MEDISEP health insurance premium | − ₹500 |
| Estimated in-hand salary (range) | ₹30,122 – ₹31,586 |
SLI, GIS and professional tax are additional statutory deductions that vary by pay band and local body; they are not included in the estimate above.
The 12th Pay Revision Commission was constituted on 23 February 2026 but its three-month term lapsed on 31 May 2026 without a report, and no revised scale or interim relief has been notified (verified 25 August 2026). KPSC notifications published in 2026 continue to carry 11th PRC scales, and the figures on this page reflect them.
Scale of Pay
| Scale of Pay | ₹24,400 – ₹55,200 |
| Department | Higher Secondary Education |
| Qualification | Plus Two (Science) |
| Promotion path | Lab Assistant → Senior Lab Assistant |
Same post, different scale — watch out
Junior Lab Assistant posts in other departments carry ₹27,900 – 63,700 — a separate post, not the same scale.
Sources
Figures computed on 25 August 2026 from the 11th Kerala Pay Revision scale printed in the cited KPSC notification, the current DA order and the HRA classification order.
· 11th Kerala Pay Revision (2019) — effective 1 July 2019
· DA 35% — GO(P) No.27/2026/FIN dated 20/02/2026
· HRA classes — GO(P) No.27/2021/Fin dated 10/02/2021
· NPS 10% — GO(P) No.20/2013/Fin dated 07/01/2013
· Scale as printed: 2025 notifications
FAQ
What is the scale of pay of Laboratory Assistant (Higher Secondary)?
The scale of pay of Laboratory Assistant (Higher Secondary) is ₹24,400 – ₹55,200 (11th Kerala Pay Revision), as printed in KPSC notifications (2025 notifications).
What is the in-hand salary of Laboratory Assistant (Higher Secondary) at entry?
At the entry basic of ₹24,400, with 35% DA and HRA between 4% and 10%, the estimated in-hand salary is about ₹30,122 – ₹31,586 per month after NPS and MEDISEP deductions. SLI, GIS and professional tax are extra and vary.
What is the maximum basic pay Laboratory Assistant (Higher Secondary) can reach?
The scale rises to a maximum basic pay of ₹55,200 through annual increments, before promotion to higher posts.
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