Q1. What is the per month salary of SSC CGL 2024?

Ans. The SSC CGL 2024 per month salary ranges from Rs 33,675 to 63,100.

Q2. what are the SSC CGL Salary 2024 allowances?

Ans. The SSC CGL Salary 2024 allowances are described in the article.

Q3. What is the starting salary for SSC CGL posts in 2024?

Ans. The starting salary for SSC CGL posts in 2024 varies depending on the post and pay level, with entry-level salaries typically ranging from Rs. 25,500 to Rs. 44,900.

Q4. What are the pay levels in SSC CGL 2024?

Ans. SSC CGL posts are categorized into different pay levels: Level 4 (Rs. 25,500 - Rs. 81,100), Level 5 (Rs. 29,200 - Rs. 92,300), Level 6 (Rs. 35,400 - Rs. 1,12,400), Level 7 (Rs. 44,900 - Rs. 1,42,400), and Level 8 (Rs. 47,600 - Rs. 1,51,100).

Q5. How does the salary differ for SSC CGL posts based on city classification?

Ans. The salary for SSC CGL posts varies based on city classification (X, Y, and Z cities), with higher HRA and TA provided in X cities (metros) compared to Y and Z cities.

Q6. Is there any salary increment after the probation period?

Ans. Yes, salary increments are applicable after the probation period, along with annual increments and potential promotions based on performance.

Q7. What is the salary growth for SSC CGL employees over time?

Ans. Salary growth depends on promotions, experience, and performance. Employees typically see significant pay hikes with promotions and annual increments over time.

Q8. How much is the in-hand salary in SSC CGL?

Ans. The SSC CGL salary in hand of every post varies according to its pay grade level, this can range between Rs. 25,500 to Rs. 1,51,100.

Q9. Is the SSC CGL Salary Slip provided?

Ans. Yes, the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) provides a salary slip for Combined Graduate Level (CGL) employees, which includes their in-hand salary and various perks.

Q10. Do SSC CGL officers get pension?

Ans. The SSC CGL employees are covered under the National Pension System (NPS), ensuring a pension after retirement.

SSC CGL Salary 2024 Pay Scale, Salary Structure, Job Profile and Career Growth

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The Staff Selection Commission conducts the SSC CGL Exam to recruit the most deserving candidates for Group B and Group C posts. Candidates applying for the SSC CGL Examination must know about the SSC CGL Notification 2024 and the SSC CGL Salary.

The SSC Combined Graduate Level Examination is among the most sought-after government job exams. Candidates must go through the article below to better understand the various job posts under SSC CGL, salary, perks, allowances, etc.

SSC CGL Salary 2024

After the 7th pay commission, the SSC CGL Salary varies between Rs. 25,500 and 1,51,000 (including perks), depending on the designation and job profile.

The SSC CGL Salary is enough for candidates to take up this job. It offers very lucrative posts with the Government, job stability, handsome Salary, and many additional perks and benefits, which make the job very desirable among youngsters. Candidates can check detailed information on post-wise in-hand SSC CGL Salary 2024 after the 7th pay commission.

SSC CGL Salary Structure – Post-wise

After the 7th pay commission, salaries for all posts will increase. The latest post-wise SSC CGL Salary structure is given below.

Posts	Group	Gross Salary	Pay Level (PL)	In Hand Salary
Assistant Section Officer (Central Secretariat Service)	B	41,003 – 46,183	Pay Level-7 (Rs 44900 to 142400)	36,864 – 42,044
Assistant (Central Vigilance Commission)	B	41,003 – 46,183	Pay Level-7 (Rs 44900 to 142400)	36,864 – 42,044
Assistant (Intelligence Bureau)	B	41,003 – 46,183	Pay Level-7 (Rs 44900 to 142400)	36,864 – 42,044
Assistant (Ministry of Railway)	B	41,003 – 46,183	Pay Level-7 (Rs 44900 to 142400)	36,864 – 42,044
Assistant(Ministry of External Affairs)	B	41,003 – 46,183	Pay Level-7 (Rs 44900 to 142400)	36,864 – 42,044
Assistant(AFHQ)	B	41,003 – 46,183	Pay Level-7 (Rs 44900 to 142400)	36,864 – 42,044
Assistant(Other Ministries/ Departments)	B	41,003 – 46,183	Pay Level-7 (Rs 44900 to 142400)	36,864 – 42,044
Inspector (Central Excise)CBEC	B	41,003 – 46,183	Pay Level-7 (Rs 44900 to 142400)	36,864 – 42,044
Inspector (Preventive Officer)CBEC	B	41,003 – 46,183	Pay Level-7 (Rs 44900 to 142400)	36,864 – 42,044
Inspector (Examiner)CBEC	B	41,003 – 46,183	Pay Level-7 (Rs 44900 to 142400)	36,864 – 42,044
Assistant Enforcement Officer(Directorate of Enforcement, Department of Revenue)	B	41,003 – 46,183	Pay Level-7 (Rs 44900 to 142400)	36,864 – 42,044
Assistant(Other Ministries/ Departments)	B	32,667 – 37,119	Pay Level-6 (Rs 35400 to 112400)	29,455 – 33,907
Sub Inspector(Central Bureau of Investigation)	B	32,667 – 37,119	Pay Level-6 (Rs 35400 to 112400)	29,455 – 33,907
Inspector of Posts(Department of Post)	B	32,667 – 37,119	Pay Level-6 (Rs 35400 to 112400)	29,455 – 33,907
Statistical Investigator Gr.II(Ministry of Statistics & Prog. Implementation)	B	32,667 – 37,119	Pay Level-6 (Rs 35400 to 112400)	29,455 – 33,907
Inspector(Central Bureau of Narcotics)	B	41,003 – 46,183	Pay Level-6 (Rs 35400 to 112400)	36,864 – 42,044
Sub InspectorNational Investigation Agency (NIA)	B	32,667 – 37,119	Pay Level-6 (Rs 35400 to 112400)	29,455 – 33,907
Inspector (Income Tax)CBDT	C	41,003 – 46,183	Pay Level-6 (Rs 35400 to 112400)	36,864 – 42,044
Auditor(Offices under CAG)	C	27,766 – 31,790	Pay Level-5 (Rs 29200 to 92300)	25,123 – 29,147
Auditor(Offices under CGDA)	C	27,766 – 31,790	Pay Level-5 (Rs 29200 to 92300)	25,123 – 29,147
Auditor(Offices under CGA & others)	C	27,766 – 31,790	Pay Level-5 (Rs 29200 to 92300)	25,123 – 29,147
Accountant /Junior Accountant(Offices under CGA)	C	27,766 – 31,790	Pay Level-5 (Rs 29200 to 92300)	25,123 – 29,147
Sr. Secretariat Assistant(Central Govt. Offices/Ministries other than CSCS cadres.)	C	24,446 – 28,180	Pay Level-4 (Rs 25500 to 81100)	22,121 – 25,855
Tax Assistant (CBDT)	C	24,446 – 28,180	Pay Level-4 (Rs 25500 to 81100)	22,121 – 25,855
Tax Assistant (CBEC)	C	24,446 – 28,180	Pay Level-4 (Rs 25500 to 81100)	22,121 – 25,855
Compiler(Registrar General of India)	C	24,446 – 28,180	Pay Level-4 (Rs 25500 to 81100)	22,121 – 25,855
Sub Inspector(Central Bureau of Narcotics)	C	24,446 – 28,180	Pay Level-4 (Rs 25500 to 81100)	22,121 – 25,855

SSC CGL Salary- City-wise

The 7th Pay Commission has proposed the following HRA which varies according to the type of city. Cities are classified into Class X, Y, and Z based on factors like population, cost of living, and urbanization.

Class	Percentage
Class X	8 Cities only- 24% HRA (Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, and Pune)
Class Y	Around 100 Towns (With a Population above 5 Lakhs) – 16% HRA
Class Z	Rural Areas – 8% HRA

SSC CGL Salary Structure- Deductions

There are also some deductions in the SSC CGL Salary like the NPS, PF, TDS, and other taxes as levied by the government. Candidates can check the details of the deductions in the table below.

Salary Head	Deductions
National Pension Scheme	10% on Basic Pay
Employee Provident Fund	Based on the employee’s Basic pay which is 12% of SSC CGL Salary (Basic Pay + Dearness Allowance).
TDS and other taxes like Education Cess will be deducted.Total Deduction = NPS+EPF+Tax (TDS)+Other deductions. Gross Salary = Basic Pay + DA + TA + HRA
Inhand Salary = Gross salary – Total Deduction

SSC CGL Salary – 7^th Pay Commission (Grade-wise)

Candidates can check the Grade Pay-wise Salary of SSC CGL in the tables given below. Candidates can see how Travelling Allowance (TA), Dearness Allowance (DA), and House Rent Allowance (HRA) are calculated for different cities and what are the deductions from the salary.

SSC CGL Salary – Pay Scale 7

Candidates can check the salary of Pay Level 7 posts for x, y, and z categories cities.

SSC CGL Pay Level-7 (Rs 44900 to 142400)
City	X	Y	Z
Basic	44900	44900	44900
TA	3600	1800	1800
DA	0	0	0
HRA	44900*0.24 = 10776	44900*0.16 = 7184	44900*0.08 = 3529
DA on TA	0	0	0
Gross Salary	59276	53884	50292
GPF (NPS)	4490	4490	4490
CGEGIS	2500	2500	2500
CGHS	325	325	325
Net Salary	51961	46569	42977

SSC CGL Salary – Pay Scale 6

Candidates can check the salary of Pay Level 6 posts for x, y, and z categories cities.

SSC CGL Pay Level-6 (Rs 35400 to 112400)
City	X	Y	Z
Basic	35400	35400	35400
TA	3600	1800	1800
DA	0	0	0
HRA	35400*0.24 = 8496	35400*0.16 = 5664	35400*0.08 = 2832
DA on TA	0	0	0
Gross Salary	47496	42864	40032
GPF (NPS)	3540	3540	3540
CGEGIS	2500	2500	2500
CGHS	225	225	225
Net Salary	41231	36599	33767

SSC CGL Salary- Pay Scale 5

Candidates can check the salary of Pay Level 5 posts for x, y, and z categories cities.

SSC CGL Pay Level-5 (Rs 29200 to 92300)
City	X	Y	Z
Basic	29200	29200	29200
TA	3600	1800	1800
DA	0	0	0
HRA	29200*0.24 = 7008	29200*0.16 = 4672	29200*0.08 = 2336
DA on TA	0	0	0
Gross Salary	39808	35672	33336
GPF (NPS)	2920	2920	2920
CGEGIS	1500	1500	1500
CGHS	125	125	125
Net Salary	35263	31127	28791

SSC CGL Salary- Pay Scale 4

Candidates can check the salary of Pay Level 4 posts for x, y, and z categories cities.

SSC CGL Pay Level-4 (Rs 25500 to 81100)
City	X	Y	Z
Basic	25500	25500	25500
TA	3600	1800	1800
DA	0	0	0
HRA	25500*0.24 = 6120	25500*0.16 = 4080	25500*0.08 = 2040
DA on TA	0	0	0
Gross Salary	35200	31380	29340
GPF (NPS)	2250	2250	2250
CGEGIS	1500	1500	1500
CGHS	125	125	125
Net Salary	31045	27205	25165

SSC CGL Job Profile

The candidates need to realize whether they are an impeccable fit for the job or not. As mentioned, it is a good opportunity to get an entry-level job in the government sector. The role of various Group B & C Posts includes the following:

SSC CGL Job Profile
Posts	Job Profile
Assistant Section Officer	It is a desk job and the lowest post in the Central Secretariat Services
Assistant	Different clerical responsibilities in different departments. Compiling files, and reports, keeping track of ongoing cases, etc.
Inspector of Income Tax	Assessing Income Tax payable by people or companies. Managing TDS and refund claim
Inspector (Central Excise)	Checking if there is any invasion of excise duty, preventing smuggling & assisting raid teams
Assistant Enforcement Officer	Preventing forgery and money laundering
Sub Inspector	Gather information and make enquiry and investigations
Inspector	Illegal manufacture and transport of opium
Junior Statistical Officer	Assisting the Statistical Officer in drafting documents, data entry and tabulation
Statistical Investigator Grade-II	Drafting Documents, preparing survey reports, editing and compiling existing data
Auditor	Audit expense details of the State Departments
Accountant/ Junior Accountant	Passing of various bills, salary allowances, office expenses, pension-related issues
Senior Secretariat Assistant/ Upper Division Clerks	Clerical level post. Requires employees to maintain files & data entry
Tax Assistant	Access, modify, and verify tax of individual or business
Upper Division Clerks	Maintain files, financial documents, and accounts

SSC CGL Allowances & Perks

House Rent Allowance: The 7th Pay Commission has finalized the rate of HRA, which varies depending on the classification of cities proposed by the government. The detailed HRA is mentioned below.
Travelling Allowance: The selected candidates for group X cities will be provided with Rs 3600 transport allowances while the other two will be given a Rs 1800 travelling allowance for their travelling to cities.
Medical Allowance: The reimbursement of all medical expenses of the treatment to the government employee or their family will be done by the government.
Special Security Allowance: If the candidate works for some special organization, such as CBI, IB, or any Security agency he will be given an extra 20% of Basic Pay as Special Security Allowance (SSA) in their gross pay.
Pension: During old age, a handsome amount will be provided for your expenses, and a part of this will be deducted from your salary every month.

How to Calculate SSC CGL Salary?

To calculate the SSC CGL Salary for various pay levels, follow the given calculations. The formula used to calculate SSC CGL Salary is Basic Pay+ Grade Pay+ Pay Scale+ Allowances- Deductions.

Pay-Level 7

Component	Amount (INR)
Basic Pay	44,900
HRA (X Cities)	10,776
HRA (Y Cities)	7,184
HRA (Z Cities)	3,592
DA (Current)	22,450
Travel Allowance	Cities – 3,600, Other Places – 1,800
DA on TA	50% of TA
Gross Salary (X Cities)	83,526
Gross Salary (Y Cities)	77,234
Gross Salary (Z Cities)	73,642

Pay-Level 6

Component	Amount (INR)
Basic Pay	35,400
HRA (X Cities)	8,496
HRA (Y Cities)	5,664
HRA (Z Cities)	2,832
DA (Current)	17,700
Travel Allowance	Cities – 3,600, Other Places – 1,800
DA on TA	50% of TA
Gross Salary (X Cities)	66,996
Gross Salary (Y Cities)	61,464
Gross Salary (Z Cities)	58,632

Pay-Level 5

Component	Amount (INR)
Basic Pay	29,200
HRA (X Cities)	7,008
HRA (Y Cities)	4,672
HRA (Z Cities)	2,336
DA (Current)	14,600
Travel Allowance	Cities – 3,600, Other Places – 1,800
DA on TA	50% of TA
Gross Salary (X Cities)	56,208
Gross Salary (Y Cities)	51,172
Gross Salary (Z Cities)	48,836

Pay-Level 4

Component	Amount (INR)
Basic Pay	25,500
HRA (X Cities)	6,120
HRA (Y Cities)	4,080
HRA (Z Cities)	2,040
DA (Current)	12,775
Travel Allowance	Cities – 3,600, Other Places – 1,800
DA on TA	50% of TA
Gross Salary (X Cities)	49,795
Gross Salary (Y Cities)	45,055
Gross Salary (Z Cities)	43,015

SSC CGL Salary Slip 2024

For the convenience of the candidates, we have shared the SSC CGL Salary Slip 2024 below.

Note: The salary slip shared below is based on the salary withdrawn by an employee in 2022. There are certain revisions in the salary from time to time and the actual salary in 2024-25 may differ.

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