SSC CHSL Salary 2026
SSC CHSL recruits 12th-pass candidates for clerical and data-entry posts across central government departments, spanning Pay Level 2 to Level 4 of the 7th CPC. Pay follows the 7th CPC Pay Matrix; in-hand pay across posts ranges from ₹27,000 – ₹42,000 per month depending on the post, pay level and city.
SSC CHSL post-wise salary
Entry basic pay and approximate in-hand salary for each SSC CHSL 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Division Clerk (LDC) / Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA)Group C | Level 2 | ₹19,900 | ₹27,000–32,000 |
| Postal Assistant / Sorting Assistant (PA/SA) / Data Entry Operator (DEO)Group C | Level 4 | ₹25,500 | ₹33,000–39,000 |
| Data Entry Operator Grade A (select ministries)Higher DEO grade in certain departments | Level 5 | ₹29,200 | ₹37,000–42,000 |
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)
- Leave Travel Concession (LTC)
- Medical benefits / CGHS
Career growth & perks
- Central government job security
- NPS pension and Group Insurance
- Regular increments and promotions to higher clerical grades
- Departmental exam pathways
SSC CHSL salary — FAQs
What is the in-hand salary for SSC CHSL 2026?
The in-hand salary for SSC CHSL ranges from ₹27,000 – ₹42,000 per month depending on the post, pay level and city (which sets the HRA slab). SSC CHSL recruits 12th-pass candidates for clerical and data-entry posts across central government departments, spanning Pay Level 2 to Level 4 of the 7th CPC.
What is the pay scale / pay level for SSC CHSL?
SSC CHSL 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 CHSL jobs?
On top of basic pay, SSC CHSL employees receive Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA — 27% / 18% / 9% by city class X / Y / Z), Transport Allowance (TA), 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) city; actual in-hand varies by city class, post and deductions (NPS, income tax). Confirm against the official SSC notification.
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