Ph.D. holders start at Level 10, Index 1 (₹57,700) but may get an additional Academic Level Admission (Advance Increment). Some universities grant 2-3 advance increments (moving horizontally to Index 3 or 4) upon recruitment.
The Ministry of Education (formerly MHRD) and the UGC issued the official matrix based on the CPC recommendations. Below is the breakdown of Pay Levels specifically for university and college teachers. ugc 7th pay commission matrix