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SSC CGL Salary 2024
The SSC CGL Salary 2024 for Group B and Group C posts varies from Pay Level 4 to Pay Level 8. The Assistant Audit Officers (AAO) and Assistant Accounts Officers (AAO) receive the highest pay in SSC CGL with Pay Level 8. This article provides information on the SSC CGL salary structure, in-hand salary, and other allowances.
Note: According to the latest information, the Dearness Allowance (DA) for SSC CGL (Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level) salary has been increased to 50%. This is a significant update for SSC CGL aspirants who will now get a higher salary upon selection.
What is SSC CGL Salary 2024?
The SSC CGL Exam is conducted for recruitment to various posts in various pay grades. The total in-hand SSC CGL Salary 2024 of every post varies according to its pay level. The basic pay ranges from Rs. 25,500 to Rs. 47,600. In addition to this different allowances are also provided including HRA, travel allowance, DA, etc. In the following table, aspirants can check the in-hand salary and benefits offered to CGL-selected employees as per the 7th pay commission.
| In Hand SSC CGL Salary Range (Approximate) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Pay Level | X Cities | Y Cities | Z Cities |
| Pay Level-8 | 85680 | 80920 | 76160 |
| Pay Level-7 | 80820 | 76330 | 71840 |
| Pay Level-6 | 63720 | 60180 | 56640 |
| Pay Level-5 | 52560 | 49640 | 46720 |
| Pay Level-4 | 45900 | 43350 | 40800 |
SSC CGL Salary 2024: Total Gross & In-hand Salary after 7th Pay Commission
The below table highlights the pay level-wise SSC CGL 2024 Salary Structure and the total in-hand salary that one can expect after cracking the SSC CGL examination. The table provided below contains the approximate salary which may vary according to the place of posting, other allowances and deductions.
Check out the total SSC CGL Salary 2024 Structure provided to the employees posted under Pay Level 8, Pay Level 7, Pay Level 6, Pay Level 5, and Pay Level 4.
| Pay Level |
Pay Level-8 | Pay Level-7 | Pay Level-6 | Pay Level-5 | Pay Level-4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pay Scale | 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 (X City – 30%, Y City – 20%, and Z City – 10%) | X City | 14280 | 13470 | 10620 | 8760 | 7650 |
| Y City | 9520 | 8980 | 7080 | 5840 | 5100 | |
| Z City | 4760 | 4490 | 3540 | 2920 | 2550 | |
| DA (50%) | 23800 | 22450 | 17700 | 14600 | 12750 | |
| Gross Salary Range (Approx) |
X Cities | 85680 | 80820 | 63720 | 52560 | 45900 |
| Y Cities | 80920 | 76330 | 60180 | 49640 | 43350 | |
| Z Cities | 76160 | 71840 | 56640 | 46720 | 40800 | |
In addition to the above calculation of the Gross Salary, candidates will also get a Travel Allowance (TA) based on the place of posting and distance of office from home. The final in-hand salary for SSC CGL 2024 also depends on CGHS and NPS deductions.
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SSC CGL Salary 2024: Post-wise SSC CGL Pay Level
Which Pay Level is associated with each post under SSC CGL 2024? To make it easier for aspirants to understand the salary structure of different posts recruited through SSC CGL, different posts along with their Group and Grade Pay are given below. Check the SSC CGL Salary for each of these posts according to the different Pay Levels already discussed above.
| 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 Salary 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 |
| SSC CGL Salary Pay Level-5 (Rs 29200 to 92300) | ||||
| 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 |
| SSC CGL Salary 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 2024: 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.
| HRA According to Category |
| @ 30% of Basic pay for X category of cities |
| @ 20% of Basic Pay for Y category of cities |
| @ 10% of Basic Pay for Z category of cities |
Dearness Allowance (DA)
The Dearness Allowance is a cost of living adjustment allowance and is currently 50% Of Basic Pay under the 7th Pay Commission. The union cabinet has increased the DA to 50% from 1 January 2024 for all the employees working for the central government.
Transport Allowance (TA)
The rate of transport allowance per month varies 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
Along with these allowances, selected candidates will also get CGHS and NPS benefits under the Government of India.
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