SSC CGL Salary 2026
SSC CGL recruits for Group B and Group C posts across central government ministries and departments, spanning Pay Level 4 to Level 8 of the 7th CPC. The top post (AAO/AAO) is a Group B Gazetted role at Level 8; popular posts like Income Tax Inspector and Inspector CBIC sit at Level 7. Pay follows the 7th CPC Pay Matrix; in-hand pay across posts ranges from ₹34,000 – ₹71,000 per month depending on the post, pay level and city.
SSC CGL post-wise salary
Entry basic pay and approximate in-hand salary for each SSC CGL post. In-hand figures include typical allowances and assume a metro / higher-HRA city; smaller-city pay is a little lower.
| Post | Pay level | Basic pay | In-hand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Audit Officer / Assistant Accounts OfficerGroup B Gazetted; highest CGL post | Level 8 | ₹47,600 | ₹62,000–71,000 |
| Income Tax Inspector / Inspector (CBIC) / Assistant Section Officer / Assistant Enforcement Officer / Sub-Inspector (CBI)Group B Non-Gazetted | Level 7 | ₹44,900 | ₹58,000–67,000 |
| Divisional Accountant / Sub-Inspector (NIA) / Junior Statistical Officer / Statistical Investigator Gr-IIGroup B; JSO needs statistics eligibility | Level 6 | ₹35,400 | ₹46,000–54,000 |
| Auditor / Accountant / Junior AccountantGroup C | Level 5 | ₹29,200 | ₹38,000–45,000 |
| Upper Division Clerk (UDC) / Tax AssistantGroup C | Level 4 | ₹25,500 | ₹34,000–40,000 |
Allowances & benefits
The in-hand salary is basic pay plus these allowances:
- Dearness Allowance (DA)
- House Rent Allowance (HRA — 27% / 18% / 9% by city class X / Y / Z)
- Transport Allowance (TA — ₹3,600 in higher cities, ₹1,800 elsewhere, plus DA)
- Leave Travel Concession (LTC)
- Medical benefits / CGHS
Career growth & perks
- Central government job security
- NPS pension and Group Insurance
- Regular promotions and pay-level growth (Inspector → Assistant Commissioner over career)
- Departmental exams for accelerated promotion
SSC CGL salary — FAQs
What is the in-hand salary for SSC CGL 2026?
The in-hand salary for SSC CGL ranges from ₹34,000 – ₹71,000 per month depending on the post, pay level and city (which sets the HRA slab). SSC CGL recruits for Group B and Group C posts across central government ministries and departments, spanning Pay Level 4 to Level 8 of the 7th CPC. The top post (AAO/AAO) is a Group B Gazetted role at Level 8; popular posts like Income Tax Inspector and Inspector CBIC sit at Level 7.
What is the pay scale / pay level for SSC CGL?
SSC CGL posts are paid under the 7th CPC Pay Matrix. The post-wise pay levels and entry basic pay are listed in the table above.
What allowances are paid in SSC CGL jobs?
On top of basic pay, SSC CGL employees receive Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA — 27% / 18% / 9% by city class X / Y / Z), Transport Allowance (TA — ₹3,600 in higher cities, ₹1,800 elsewhere, plus DA), Leave Travel Concession (LTC) and more. These allowances are what make the in-hand salary higher than the basic pay.
Figures are indicative and include typical allowances at the current DA slab for a higher-HRA (X-class metro) city; actual in-hand varies by city class, department and deductions (NPS 10%, income tax). Confirm against the official SSC notification.
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