SSC CGL Salary, Posts & Pay Levels
SSC CGL recruits for Group B and Group C posts across central government ministries and departments. Pay is set under the 7th Pay Commission and depends on the pay level of the post you are allotted.
Basic pay ranges roughly from ₹25,500 (Level 4) to ₹1,42,400 (Level 7), and the in-hand salary is higher once allowances such as DA, HRA and TA are added.
Popular SSC CGL posts and pay levels
| Post | Pay Level | Approx. pay scale |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Section Officer (ASO) | Level 7 | ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400 |
| Inspector (Income Tax / CGST / Examiner) | Level 7 | ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400 |
| Assistant Enforcement Officer | Level 7 | ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400 |
| Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) | Level 6 | ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 |
| Auditor / Accountant | Level 5 | ₹29,200 – ₹92,300 |
| Tax Assistant / Upper Division Clerk | Level 4 | ₹25,500 – ₹81,100 |
Allowances and in-hand salary
On top of basic pay, employees receive Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA — which depends on city class X/Y/Z), Transport Allowance (TA) and other benefits. These push the monthly in-hand salary well above the basic figure.
- Dearness Allowance (revised periodically)
- House Rent Allowance (varies by city category)
- Transport Allowance and other benefits
- Job security, pension and structured promotions
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- What is the salary of an SSC CGL officer?
- SSC CGL basic pay ranges from about ₹25,500 to ₹1,42,400 depending on the pay level of the post. In-hand salary is higher after DA, HRA and TA are added.
- Which is the highest paying SSC CGL post?
- Pay Level 7 posts such as Assistant Section Officer, Inspector (Income Tax/CGST) and Assistant Enforcement Officer are among the highest paid, with a pay scale of ₹44,900 to ₹1,42,400.
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