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SSC CGL employees get an attractive salary package, which is one of the main reasons for candidates to get this prestigious job. The 7th Pay Commission governs the SSC CGL salary, offering a wide range of salaries based on the job profiles. SSC CGL basic pay starts from ₹25,500 (Level 4) and goes up to ₹47,600 (Level 8) at the entry level. The maximum pay scale is ₹1,42,400 for Level 7 posts and ₹1,51,100 for Level 8 posts. Along with the salary (basic pay), commission also provides some valuable allowances like HRA (House Rent Allowance), DA (Dearness Allowance), and much more. In this article, we have provided detailed information related to the salary of SSC CGL.
Key Takeaways:
The salaries for different posts are defined by the Pay Levels set by the 7th Pay Commission. A higher Pay Level means a higher starting Basic Pay and a good salary.
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Pay Level of Posts |
Pay Level-8 |
Pay Level-7 |
Pay Level-6 |
Pay Level-5 |
Pay Level-4 |
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Payscale |
Rs 47,600 to 1,51,100 |
Rs 44,900 to 1,42,400 |
Rs 35,400 to 1,12,400 |
Rs 29,200 to 92,300 |
Rs 25,500 to 81,100 |
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Grade Pay |
4800 |
4600 |
4200 |
2800 |
2400 |
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Basic pay |
Rs 47600 |
Rs 44900 |
Rs 35400 |
Rs 29200 |
Rs 25500 |
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HRA (depending on the city) |
X Cities (24%) |
11,424 |
10,776 |
8,496 |
7,008 |
6,120 |
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Y Cities (16%) |
7,616 |
7,184 |
5,664 |
4,672 |
4,080 |
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Z Cities (8%) |
3,808 |
3,592 |
2,832 |
2,336 |
2,040 |
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DA |
8,092 |
7,633 |
6,018 |
4,964 |
4,335 |
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Travel Allowance |
Cities- 3600, Other Places- 1800 |
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Gross Salary Range (Approx) |
X Cities |
70,716 |
66,909 |
53,514 |
44,772 |
39,555 |
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Y Cities |
66,908 |
63,317 |
50,682 |
42,436 |
37,515 |
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Z Cities |
63,100 |
57,925 |
46,050 |
38,300 |
33,675 |
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The In-Hand Salary is the final amount you receive after mandatory deductions (NPS, etc.). It varies greatly depending on the city classification (X, Y, Z), as allowances are calculated based on these categories.
Here is the approximate starting Gross Salary Range based on the city (calculated with the current DA rate of roughly 50%):
|
Pay Level |
Basic Pay (₹) |
X Cities (Metro) Gross Range (Approx.) |
Z Cities (Small/Rural) Gross Range (Approx.) |
|
Level 8 |
47,600 |
₹70,700 - ₹82,600 |
₹63,100 - ₹72,000 |
|
Level 7 |
44,900 |
₹66,900 - ₹80,000 |
₹57,900 - ₹67,000 |
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Level 6 |
35,400 |
₹53,500 - ₹60,000 |
₹46,000 - ₹50,000 |
|
Level 4 |
25,500 |
₹39,500 - ₹48,000 |
₹33,600 - ₹40,000 |
Final In-Hand Pay: After deductions like NPS (around 10% of Basic Pay + DA), the In-Hand Salary for a Level 4 post in a Z-city starts around ₹30,500, while a Level 7 post in an X-city can start near ₹61,800 per month.
Your salary package is made up of more than just basic pay. The following allowances significantly boost your monthly earnings:
|
Allowance / Perk |
Rates and Details |
|
Dearness Allowance (DA) |
Currently, around 50% of Basic Pay. This allowance is revised every six months to balance the effect of inflation (rising prices). |
|
House Rent Allowance (HRA) |
Varies by city: 24% (X-Cities), 16% (Y-Cities), and 8% (Z-Cities) of the Basic Pay. |
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Transport Allowance (TA) |
Fixed amount based on city classification (e.g., ₹3600 + DA for major cities, ₹1800 + DA for smaller cities). |
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Special Security Allowance (SSA) |
20% of Basic Pay is given to employees posted in specific intelligence/security organizations like the CBI or IB. |
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Medical Benefits |
Full reimbursement of medical expenses or health coverage through CGHS/Medical Insurance. |
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Pension |
Pension benefits are provided after retirement under the National Pension Scheme (NPS). |
The responsibilities for each post are different, ranging from fieldwork to administrative desk work. The promotions are time-bound and often depend on clearing departmental exams.
|
Posts |
Job Profile Summary |
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Assistant Audit Officer (AAO) |
Conducting complex audits and inspections in government offices. Requires frequent travel. |
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Inspector of Income Tax |
Assessing income tax payable by individuals/companies and investigating tax evasion cases. |
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Assistant Section Officer (ASO) |
Desk job in Ministries (like MEA, CSS). Involves file management, compiling reports, and assisting senior officers. |
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Tax Assistant (TA) |
Clerical-level work, processing tax returns, and maintaining tax records. |
Candidates selected for the SSC CGL can expect good career growth and promotion. The first promotion usually comes after 3 to 5 years of service. Below is the promotion timeline for the most popular posts.
|
Post / Department |
Promotion Path / Timeline |
|
Assistant Section Officer (CSS) |
Section Officer (5-7 yrs with exam / 10-12 yrs without exam) → Under Secretary → Deputy Secretary → Director |
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Assistant Audit Officer (AAO) |
Audit Officer (6-10 yrs) → Senior Audit Officer → Assistant Accountant General → Deputy Accountant General → Accountant General |
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Income Tax Inspector |
Income Tax Officer → Assistant Commissioner → Deputy Commissioner → Commissioner |
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Examiner (CBEC) |
Appraiser (after 3 yrs + Dept. Exam) → Assistant Commissioner → Deputy Commissioner → Commissioner |
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Tax Assistant (CBEC) |
Senior Tax Assistant (after 3 yrs) → Excise Inspector → Superintendent / Appraiser → Assistant Commissioner → Deputy Commissioner → Joint Commissioner → Additional Commissioner of Income Tax |
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Statistical Investigator |
Senior Statistical Officer → Assistant Director → Deputy Director → Joint Director |
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Assistant (Ministry of External Affairs) |
Section Officer (15-17 yrs without exam / 8 yrs with exam) → Under Secretary → Deputy Secretary → Director |
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Assistant Enforcement Officer (AEO) |
Enforcement Officer → Assistant Director → Deputy Director → Director |
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Sub-Inspector (CBI) |
Inspector (after 5 yrs) → Deputy Superintendent → Superintendent → Senior Superintendent |
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Sub-Inspector (NIA) |
Inspector (after 5 yrs) → Deputy Superintendent → Superintendent |
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Senior Secretariat Assistant |
Assistant (after 5 yrs) → Section Officer → Under Secretary |
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Lower Division Clerk / Junior Secretariat Assistant |
Upper Division Clerk (after 1 yr) → Assistant → Section Officer |
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Postal Assistant / Sorting Assistant |
Supervisor – Lower Selection Grade → Senior Supervisor – Higher Selection Grade II → Chief Supervisor – Higher Selection Grade III (must clear Postmaster Grade I Exam) |
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Data Entry Operator |
DEO Grade B → DEO Grade C → DEO Grade F (System Analyst) (through departmental exams conducted by SSC) |
The final salary credited to your account (Net Salary) is calculated after making mandatory deductions.
|
Salary Head |
Calculation |
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Gross Salary |
Basic Pay + DA + HRA + TA + Other Allowances |
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Deductions |
NPS (10% of Basic Pay + DA) + CGHS (Medical) + CGEGIS (Insurance) + Income Tax (TDS) |
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In-Hand Salary |
Gross Salary – Total Deductions |
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