SSC CGL Salary 2025, Post wise and City wise Salary Structure

The SSC CGL Salary 2025 ranges from Rs. 25,500 and 1,51,000 and it offers an attractive package, positions, including pay scale, allowances, and perks. Here is the comprehensive breakdown of SSC CGL Salary after the 7th Pay Commission.

aakash Last updated on April 21st, 2025 05:20 pm

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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 Salary and Job Profile. 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 2025

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 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.

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

SSC CGL Salary Structure- 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	HRA (Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, and Pune)
Class Y	Around 100 Towns (With a Population above 5 Lakhs)
Class Z	Rural Areas

SSC CGL Salary 2025 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 Slip

For the convenience of the candidates, we have shared the SSC CGL Salary Slip 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 2025 may differ.

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 8

Pay Level of Posts	Pay Level-8
Payscale	Rs 47600 to 151100
Grade Pay	4800
Basic pay	Rs 47600
X Cities (24%)	11,424
Y Cities (16%)	7,616
Z Cities (8%)	3,808
DA (Current- 17%)	8,092
Travel Allowance	Cities- 3600, Other Places- 1800
X Cities	70,716
Y Cities	66,908
Z Cities	63,100

SSC CGL Salary – Pay Scale 7

Component	Amount (INR)
Basic Pay Scale	Rs 44900 to 142400
Grade Pay	4600
Basic pay	44900
HRA (X Cities) (24%)	10,776
HRA (Y Cities) (16%)	7,184
HRA (Z Cities) (8%)	3,592
DA (Current 17%)	7,633
Travel Allowance	Cities – 3,600, Other Places – 1,800
Gross Salary (X Cities)	66,909
Gross Salary (Y Cities)	63,317
Gross Salary (Z Cities)	57,925

SSC CGL Salary – Pay Scale 6

Component	Amount (INR)
Pay Scale	Rs 35400 to 112400
Basic Pay	35400
Grade Pay	4200
HRA (X Cities) (24%)	8,496
HRA (Y Cities) (16%)	5,664
HRA (Z Cities) (8%)	2,832
DA (Current 17%)	6,018
Travel Allowance	Cities – 3,600, Other Places – 1,800
Gross Salary (X Cities)	53,514
Gross Salary (Y Cities)	50,682
Gross Salary (Z Cities)	46,050

SSC CGL Salary- Pay Scale 5

Component	Amount (INR)
Basic Pay	Rs 29200 to 92300, Grade Pay: 2800
HRA (X Cities) (24%)	7,008
HRA (Y Cities) (16%)	4,672
HRA (Z Cities) (8%)	2,336
DA (Current 17%)	4,964
Travel Allowance	Cities – 3,600, Other Places – 1,800
Gross Salary (X Cities)	44,772
Gross Salary (Y Cities)	42,436
Gross Salary (Z Cities)	38,300

SSC CGL Salary- Pay Scale 4

Component	Amount (INR)
Basic Pay	Rs 25500 to 81100, Grade Pay: 2400
HRA (X Cities) (24%)	6,120
HRA (Y Cities) (16%)	4,080
HRA (Z Cities) (8%)	2,040
DA (Current 17%)	4335
Travel Allowance	Cities – 3,600, Other Places – 1,800
DA on TA	50% of TA
Gross Salary (X Cities)	39,555
Gross Salary (Y Cities)	37,515
Gross Salary (Z Cities)	33,675

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.

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FAQs

1. What is the per month salary of SSC CGL 2025?

Ans. The SSC CGL 2025 per month salary ranges from Rs 33,675 to 63,100.

2. what are the SSC CGL Salary 2025 allowances?

Ans. The SSC CGL Salary 2025 allowances are described in the article.

3. What is the starting salary for SSC CGL posts in 2025?

Ans. The starting salary for SSC CGL posts in 2025 varies depending on the post and pay level, with entry-level salaries typically ranging from Rs. 25,500 to Rs. 44,900.

4. What are the pay levels in SSC CGL 2025?

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).

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. 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.