SSC CHSL Salary 2024, In Hand, Allowances and Perks

SSC CHSL Salary 2024

Knowing about the SSC CHSL salary can be motivating for those who want to apply for this job. Candidates must keep in mind that the SSC CHSL Salary mentioned below is after the 7th pay Commission. The starting Salary for SSC CHSL for the Lower Division Clerk / Junior Secretariat Assistant positions comes in at Rs. 19,000 and the Data Entry Operator / Postal Assistant / Sorting Assistant posts initiate at Rs. 25,500. It also mentions how your career can grow, what your job responsibilities will be, and the benefits you’ll get if you are selected.

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SSC CHSL Salary Structure Post-Wise

Three types of SSC CHSL posts come under Pay Level 2 and Pay Level 4. SSC CHSL’s basic salary starts from Rs. 19,900 according to the 7th pay commission. Along with the salary, candidates are entitled to many allowances and benefits. The basic Salary structure for SSC CHSL Posts has been provided in the table given below:

SSC CHSL Salary 2024 in Hand (Post Wise) After the 7th pay Commission

For the detailed SSC CHSL In-hand salary after the 7th Pay Commission, candidates must know the various parameters that are added to the basic salary. This salary differs for each post and also with each category of city the selected candidates are posted in. The total in-hand salary that one gets in SSC CHSL has been depicted in the tables given below:

SSC CHSL Salary 2024 in Hand of LDC/JSA

The LDC/JSA post is vested with a wide range of roles and responsibilities. They are also provided with a fair remuneration for the services rendered. The SSC CHSL In-Hand Salary for the post of Lower Division Clerk (LDC)/ Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) in cities X, Y, and Z are given in the below table:

SSC CHSL Salary 2024 for DEO

Data Entry is one of the most intensive jobs the candidates selected may be appointed to. In today’s day and age, there are high volumes of data generated every day. This is also true for various government departments as well. The Data Entry Operators are crucial in maintaining the vast database available at the government’s disposal.  The SSC CHSL In-Hand Salary for the post of Data Entry Operator (DEO) in cities X, Y, and Z are given in the below table:

SSC CHSL 2024 Allowances & Perks

The allowance & perks vary according to the post in SSC CHSL. SSC is a reputed government organization that offers a lucrative package for candidates. These allowances are provided over and above the basic pay and make up a significant portion of the net salary received by the candidates selected for these posts. Here is the list of allowances added up to the basic pay while working as an SSC CHSL Employee:

1. House Rent Allowance (HRA)

   House rent allowance will vary according to the city one is living in. It 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. The HRA given to X, Y & Z categories after and before the 7th Pay Commission is as follows:

   Category of Cities	HRA before the 7th Pay Commission	HRA after the 7th Pay Commission
   X	24%	30%
   Y	16%	20%
   Z	8%	10%

2. Transport Allowance (TA)
   The transport allowance is given to cater to the daily traveling needs of the employee. The Employees posted in the cities will get Rs.3600 as TA whereas the Employees posted at all other places will get Rs.1800 as TA.
3. 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 DA has been increased by the union cabinet to 50% in 2024.
4. LTC (Leave Travel Concession)
   The leave travel concession is the allowance that the Central Government employees receive for travel to their hometown or other parts of the country.
5. Other Allowances
   Apart from the mentioned benefits, there is job stability, security, and a peaceful environment to work as an SSC CHSL employee.

SSC CHSL Job Profile

The candidates selected via the SSC CHSL will be allotted the post of Lower Division Clerk (LDC)/ Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) and Data Entry Operator (DEO). The selected candidates are entrusted with a wide range of roles and responsibilities which make up the job profile for these posts. The job Profiles of each post are given in the sections below.

SSC CHSL Job Profile of Lower Divisional Clerk (LDC)

• The LDC in various ministries under SSC is assigned daily tasks for Paperwork.
• LDCs are the first-level clerks in government organizations.
• They are required to maintain files & data.
• LDC will systematically handle all the paperwork.
• Writing official emails and letters
• Prepare salary slips for the staff

SSC CHSL Job Profile of Data Entry Operator

• The work of DEOs is mainly related to typing and data entry.
• DEO will maintain data and make regular entries into the database.
• Candidates must have good knowledge of computers to work daily.
• Preparation of reports on computer
• Maintain a record of important files and enter details

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SSC CHSL Career Growth & Promotion

While applying for SSC CHSL 2024, the first question that arises is whether there are any growth and promotions in SSC CHSL. Here is the answer. The promotions in SSC CHSL can be done based on departmental exams to be given after 5-7 years of experience. Otherwise, an employee is eligible to get promoted automatically after 8-10 years of service in a particular grade.

The Growth chart and promotions are depicted below in the form of a flow chart:

Lower Divisional Clerk (LDC)

Throughout the service period, a Lower Division Clerk can make his/her way to the officer posts in various departments of the government. The career progression in this post is gradual and goes through the designation of LDC, UDC, Divisional Clerk, Section Officer, and so on. The same has been presented in the flowchart below.

LDC (Lower Divisional Clerk) 
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UDC (Upper Divisional Clerk) 
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Divisional Clerk
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Section Officer

Data Entry Operator (DEO)

Data Entry is an exclusive domain and is needed in various capacities on multiple levels of governance. After getting selected as a Data Entry Operator (Grade A) can go up to Grade F in the same profile. The higher the level, the job profile becomes more managerial than manual and ensures the validity and integrity of the data entered. This job requires a keen eye for attention to detail. The flowchart below is a more proper depiction of the career progression.

Data Entry Operator
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Data Entry Operator Grade B
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Data Entry Operator Grade C
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Data Entry Operator Grade F