SSC Havaldar (CBIC / CBN) Salary 2026
SSC Havaldar recruits Havaldars for CBIC (Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs) and CBN (Central Bureau of Narcotics) under the Ministry of Finance, via the MTS/Havaldar examination. The post sits at Pay Level 1 of the 7th CPC. Pay follows the 7th CPC Pay Matrix; in-hand pay is around ₹27,000 – ₹32,000 per month depending on the city.
SSC Havaldar (CBIC / CBN) post-wise salary
Entry basic pay and approximate in-hand salary for each SSC Havaldar (CBIC / CBN) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Havaldar (CBIC) / Havaldar (CBN)Group C; range ₹18,000–₹56,900; Ministry of Finance postings | Level 1 | ₹18,000 | ₹27,000–32,000 |
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)
- Transport Allowance (TA — ₹900–₹1,350 plus DA, by city)
- Medical benefits / CGHS
Career growth & perks
- Central government job security (Ministry of Finance)
- NPS pension and Group Insurance
- Promotion to Tax Assistant and higher posts via departmental exams
- Customs / Narcotics field exposure
SSC Havaldar (CBIC / CBN) salary — FAQs
What is the in-hand salary for SSC Havaldar (CBIC / CBN) 2026?
The in-hand salary for SSC Havaldar (CBIC / CBN) is around ₹27,000 – ₹32,000 per month depending on the city (which sets the HRA slab). SSC Havaldar recruits Havaldars for CBIC (Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs) and CBN (Central Bureau of Narcotics) under the Ministry of Finance, via the MTS/Havaldar examination. The post sits at Pay Level 1 of the 7th CPC.
What is the pay scale / pay level for SSC Havaldar (CBIC / CBN)?
SSC Havaldar (CBIC / CBN) 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 Havaldar (CBIC / CBN) jobs?
On top of basic pay, SSC Havaldar (CBIC / CBN) employees receive Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA — 27% / 18% / 9% by city class), Transport Allowance (TA — ₹900–₹1,350 plus DA, by city), Medical benefits / CGHS. 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 and deductions (NPS, income tax). Confirm against the official SSC notification.
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