SSC CGL Salary & Perks
What is the SSC CGL Salary or pay scale for all posts? It is a major factor for candidates to decide the preference of posts in the CGL examination. With a number of posts under SSC CGL, candidates can get confused about the pay level and post-wise in-hand salary of SSC CGL posts. There are 5 pay level posts namely Level 8, level 7, level 6, level 5, and level 4. The total in-hand SSC CGL salary for each post varies according to its pay level from Rs 25,500 to Rs 1,51,100. Check the in-hand salary and benefits offered to SSC CGL employees in the below-given table:-
| Pay Level of Posts |
Gross SSC CGL Salary Range (Approx) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| X Cities | Y Cities | Z Cities | |
| Pay Level-8 | 70,716 | 66,908 | 63,100 |
| Pay Level-7 | 66,909 | 63,317 | 57,925 |
| Pay Level-6 | 53,514 | 50,682 | 46,050 |
| Pay Level-5 | 44,772 | 42,436 | 38,300 |
| Pay Level-4 | 39,555 | 37,515 | 33,675 |
This post also covers the total in-hand salary with a detailed SSC CGL salary structure, allowances added, and gross salary. Several benefits are also provided to the employees such as HRA, travel allowance, DA, etc. Check out the in-hand SSC CGL salary you will get after getting appointed through SSC CGL after the 7th pay commission.
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SSC CGL Salary: Total Gross & In-hand Salary after 7th Pay Commission
The below table highlights the pay level-wise SSC CGL salary structure and the total in hand salary that one will be getting after getting recruited through SSC CGL 2020-21. The given data contains the approximate value and may vary according to the place of posting & other criteria.
Check out the total SSC CGL Salary Structure taken by the employees posted under Pay Level 8, Pay level 7, Pay level 6, pay level 5 & pay level 4.
| Pay Level of Posts |
Pay Level-8 | Pay Level-7 | Pay Level-6 | Pay Level-5 | Pay Level-4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Payscale | Rs 47600 to 151100 | Rs 44900 to 142400 | Rs 35400 to 112400 | Rs 29200 to 92300 | Rs 25500 to 81100 | |
| Grade Pay | 4800 | 4600 | 4200 | 2800 | 2400 | |
| Basic pay | Rs 47600 | Rs 44900 | Rs 35400 | Rs 29200 | Rs 25500 | |
| HRA (depending on the city) |
X Cities (24%) | 11,424 | 10,776 | 8,496 | 7,008 | 6,120 |
| Y Cities (16%) | 7,616 | 7,184 | 5,664 | 4,672 | 4,080 | |
| Z Cities (8%) | 3,808 | 3,592 | 2,832 | 2,336 | 2,040 | |
| DA (Current- 17%) | 8,092 | 7,633 | 6,018 | 4,964 | 4,335 | |
| Travel Allowance | Cities- 3600, Other Places- 1800 | |||||
| Gross Salary Range (Approx) |
X Cities | 70,716 | 66,909 | 53,514 | 44,772 | 39,555 |
| Y Cities | 66,908 | 63,317 | 50,682 | 42,436 | 37,515 | |
| Z Cities | 63,100 | 57,925 | 46,050 | 38,300 | 33,675 | |
Postwise SSC CGL Pay Level
What are the posts according to the pay level under SSC CGL Salary? To make it easier for aspirants to understand the various posts recruited from SSC CGL, the posts have been categorized according to the pay level. Check SSC CGL Salary the distribution of posts according to the Level and Payscale.
| SSC CGL Salary Pay Level-8 (Rs 47600 to 151100) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S.No | Name Of Post | Ministry | Group | Grade Pay |
| 1 | Assistant Audit Officer | Indian Audit & Accounts Department under C&AG |
Group “B” Gazetted (None Ministerial) |
4800 |
| 2 | Assistant AccountsOfficer | Indian Audit &Accounts Department underC&AG |
Group “B” Gazetted (None Ministerial) |
4800 |
| SSC CGL Salary Pay Level-7 (Rs 44900 to 142400) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S.No | Name Of Post | Ministry | Group | Grade Pay |
| 3 | Assistant Section Officer | Central Secretariat Service | Group “B” | 4600 |
| 4 | Assistant Section Officer | Intelligence Bureau | Group “B” | 4600 |
| 5 | Assistant Section Officer | Ministry of Railway | Group “B” | 4600 |
| 6 | Assistant Section Officer | Ministry of External Affairs | Group “B” | 4600 |
| 7 | Assistant Section Officer | AFHQ | Group “B” | 4600 |
| 8 | Assistant | Other Ministries/Departments/Organizations | Group “B” | 4600 |
| 9 | Assistant | Other Ministries/Departments/Organizations | Group “B” | 4600 |
| 10 | Assistant Section Officer | Other Ministries/Departments/Organizations | Group “B” | 4600 |
| 11 | Inspector of Income Tax | CBDT | Group “C” | 4600 |
| 12 | Inspector (Central Excise) | CBIC | Group “B” | 4600 |
| 13 | Inspector(Preventive Officer) | |||
| 14 | Inspector(Examiner) | |||
| 15 | Assistant Enforcement Officer | Directorate of Enforcement, Department of Revenue |
Group “B” | 4600 |
| 16 | Sub Inspector | Central Bureau of Investigation | Group “B” | 4600 |
| 17 | Inspector Posts | Department of Post | Group “B” | 4600 |
| 18 | Inspector | Central Bureau of Narcotics | Group “B” | 4600 |
| SSC CGL Pay Level 6 (Rs 35400 to 112400) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S.No. | Name Of Post | Ministry | Group | Grade Pay |
| 19 | Assistant | Other Ministries/Departments/Organizations | Group “B” | 4200 |
| 20 | Assistant/Superintendent | Other Ministries/Departments/Organizations | Group “B” | 4200 |
| 21 | Divisional Accountant | Offices under C&AG | Group “B” | 4200 |
| 22 | Sub Inspector | National Investigation Agency (NIA) | Group “B” | 4200 |
| 23 | Junior Statistical Officer | M/o Statistics & Program Implementation. | Group “B” | 4200 |
| 24 | Statistical Investigator Grade-II | Registrar General of India | Group “B” | 4200 |
| Post Pay Level-5 (Rs 29200 to 92300) in CGL | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S.No. | Name Of Post | Ministry | Group | Grade Pay |
| 25 | Auditor | Offices under C&AG | Group “C” | 2800 |
| 26 | Auditor | Other Ministry/Departments | Group “C” | 2800 |
| 27 | Auditor | Offices under CGDA | Group “C” | 2800 |
| 28 | Accountant | Offices under C&AG | Group “C” | 2800 |
| 29 | Accountant/ Junior Accountant |
Other Ministry/Departments | Group “C” | 2800 |
| CGL Post Pay Level-4 (Rs 25500 to 81100) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S.No. | Name Of Post | Ministry | Group | Grade Pay |
| 30 | Senior Secretariat Assistant/ Upper Division Clerks |
Central Govt. Offices/ Ministries are other than CSCS cadres. |
Group “C” | 2400 |
| 31 | Tax Assistant | CBDT | Group “C” | 2400 |
| 32 | Tax Assistant | CBIC | Group “C” | 2400 |
| 33 | Sub-Inspector | Central Bureau of Narcotics | Group “C” | 2400 |
| 34 | Upper Division Clerks | Date. Gen Border Road Organization (MoD) | Group “C” | 2400 |
SSC CGL Salary: Other Allowances and Benefits provided for Different Post Employees
House Rent Allowance(HRA)
HRA is provided to the employees to meet their house rental needs. House rent allowance varies according to the city and is classified into 3 categories. HRA shall not be less than Rs. 5400/- pm, Rs. 3600/- pm and Rs.1800/- pm at X, Y & Z class cities respectively.
| @ 24% of Basic pay for X category of cities
@ 16% of Basic Pay for Y category of cities @ 8% of Basic Pay for Z category of cities |
HRA shall be revised to 27%, 18% & 9% of Basic Pay in X, Y & Z cities when Dearness Allowance (DA) crosses 25% and further to 30%, 20%, and 10% of Basic Pay in X, Y & Z cities when DA crosses 50%
Dearness Allowance (DA)
The Dearness Allowance is a cost of living adjustment allowance and is currently 17% Of basic Pay under the 7th Pay Commission. The union cabinet has increased the DA to 17% in October 2019.
Transport Allowance (TA)
The rate of transport allowance per month various according to the place you are living in as mentioned below:
- Employees posted in the cities: Rs.3600
- Employees posted at all other places: Rs.1800
The above article provided all the information related to the SSC CGL Salary structure. I hope it will be helpful to the aspirants looking forward to applying for the SSC CGL 2020-21.
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SSC CGL SALARY: FAQ
Q. What is the Salary Of SSC CGL?
Ans. You can check the below for SSC CGL salary according to pay level:-
Pay Level-8 – X Cities 70,716, Y Cities 66,908, Z Cities 63,100
Pay Level-7 – X Cities 66,909, Y Cities 63,317, Z Cities 57,925
Pay Level-6 – X Cities 53,514, Y Cities 50,682, Z Cities 46,050
Pay Level-5 – X Cities 44,772, Y Cities 42,436, Z Cities 38,300
Pay Level-4 – X Cities 39,555, Y Cities 37,515, Z Cities 33,675
Q. What is the highest salary in SSC CGL?
Ans. The highest salary post in SSC CGL is for Assistant Audit Officer (AAO).
Grade Pay for Assistant Audit Officer (AAO)-> 4800
Assistant Audit Officer (AAO) Gross Salary Range (Approx)
- X Cities-> 70,716
- Y Cities-> 66,908
- Z Cities-> 63,100
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