SSC Selection Posts Salary 2026
SSC Selection Posts (Phase examination) fills a wide range of category-specific posts across central departments at Matriculation, Higher Secondary and Graduation levels. Pay spans Level 1 to Level 7 depending on the individual post, so salary varies widely. Pay follows the 7th CPC Pay Matrix; in-hand pay across posts ranges from ₹22,000 – ₹65,000 per month depending on the post, pay level and city.
SSC Selection Posts post-wise salary
Entry basic pay and approximate in-hand salary for each SSC Selection Posts 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matriculation-level posts (Lab Attendant, MTS-type roles)Group C; entry-level | Level 1 | ₹18,000 | ₹22,000–32,000 |
| Matriculation / Higher-Secondary-level posts (clerical, technical assistants)Group C | Level 2 | ₹19,900 | ₹27,000–34,000 |
| Higher-Secondary-level postsGroup C | Level 4 | ₹25,500 | ₹33,000–40,000 |
| Graduation-level technical / scientific postsGroup B/C depending on post | Level 6 | ₹35,400 | ₹46,000–55,000 |
| Higher graduation-level posts (Scientific Assistant, senior roles)Highest band; few posts | Level 7 | ₹44,900 | ₹55,000–65,000 |
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)
- Post-specific allowances by department
- Medical benefits
Career growth & perks
- Central government job security
- NPS pension and Group Insurance
- Department-specific promotion ladders
- Wide variety of roles and departments to choose from
SSC Selection Posts salary — FAQs
What is the in-hand salary for SSC Selection Posts 2026?
The in-hand salary for SSC Selection Posts ranges from ₹22,000 – ₹65,000 per month depending on the post, pay level and city (which sets the HRA slab). SSC Selection Posts (Phase examination) fills a wide range of category-specific posts across central departments at Matriculation, Higher Secondary and Graduation levels. Pay spans Level 1 to Level 7 depending on the individual post, so salary varies widely.
What is the pay scale / pay level for SSC Selection Posts?
SSC Selection Posts 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 Selection Posts jobs?
On top of basic pay, SSC Selection Posts employees receive Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA — 27% / 18% / 9% by city class), Transport Allowance (TA), Post-specific allowances by department and more. These allowances are what make the in-hand salary higher than the basic pay.
Selection Posts cover hundreds of distinct posts at different pay levels (1–7); the pay level for any given post is stated in that post's entry in the notification. Figures are indicative at the current DA slab for a higher-HRA city; always confirm the exact pay level on the official SSC notification for the specific post.
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