SSC CGL Salary Structure, Pay Scale, Allowances & Benefits 2021
Updated On -
Feb 15, 2021
Each year, SSC CGL exams are taken by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) to recruit the most deserving candidates for Group B and Group C posts. The salary and perks offered to the employees will differ based on the post they have been selected for. Besides, the location and city where they get posted for an essential role in fixing the salary and other perks.
Key Highlights about SSC CGL Salary 2021
- The maximum salary in the SSC CGL department is offered to the Assistant Audit Officers. Their monthly salary varies from INR 55,626 to INR 65,318.
- Based on the kind of job you will responsible for, your pay level will be fixed. The SSC CGL Pay Level begins from 4 and 8.
SSC CGL Pay Levels
| SSC CGL Pay Levels | SSC CGL Pay Scales (in INR) |
|---|---|
| 4 | 25,500-81,100 |
| 5 | 29,200-92,300 |
| 6 | 35400-1,12,400 |
| 7 | 44,900-1,42,400 |
| 8 | 47,600-1,51,100 |
Post-Wise SSC CGL Salary
SSC CGL Pay Level-8 (Salary varies from INR 47,600 to 1,51,100)
| Post Name & Ministry/Department/Office/Cadre | Details about the Posts | Grade Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Post: Assistant Audit Officer; Department: Indian Audit & Accounts Department under C&AG |
Group “B” Gazetted (Non-Ministerial) | INR 4,800 |
| Post: Assistant Accounts Officer; Department: Indian Audit & Accounts Department under C&AG |
Group “B” Gazetted (Non-Ministerial) | INR 4,800 |
SSC CGL 2021 Posts: Pay Level-7 (INR 44,900 to INR 1,42,400)
| Name of Post & Ministry/Department/Office/Cadre | Classification of Posts | Grade Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Post: Assistant Section Officer Department: Central Secretariat Service |
Group “B” | 4,600 |
| Post: Assistant Section Officer Department: Intelligence Bureau |
Group “B” | 4,600 |
| Post: Assistant Section Officer Department: Ministry of Railway |
Group “B” | 4,600 |
| Post: Assistant Section Officer Department: Ministry of External Affairs |
Group “B” | 4,600 |
| Post: Assistant Section Officer Department: AFHQ |
Group “B” | 4,600 |
| Post: Assistant Department: Other Ministries/Departments/Organizations |
Group “B” | 4,600 |
| Post: Assistant Department: Other Ministries/Departments/Organizations |
Group “B” | 4,600 |
| Post: Assistant Section Officer Department: Other Ministries/Departments/Organizations |
Group “B” | 4,600 |
| Post: Inspector of Income Tax Department: CBDT |
Group “C” | 4,600 |
| Post: Inspector (Central Excise) Department: CBIC |
Group “B” | 4,600 |
| Post: Inspector (Preventive Officer) Department: CBIC |
Group “B” | 4,600 |
| Post: Inspector (Examiner) Department: CBIC |
Group “B” | 4,600 |
| Post: Assistant Enforcement Officer Department: Directorate of Enforcement, Department of Revenue |
Group “B” | 4,600 |
| Post: Sub Inspector Department: Central Bureau of Investigation |
Group “B” | 4,600 |
| Post: Inspector Posts Department: Department of Post |
Group “B” | 4,600 |
| Post: Inspector Department: Central Bureau of Narcotics |
Group “B” | 4,600 |
SSC CGL Pay Level-6 (INR 35400 – INR 112400)
| Post Name & Ministry/Department/Office/Cadre | Details about the Posts | Grade Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Post: Assistant; Department: Other Ministries/Departments/Organizations |
Group “B” | 4,200 |
| Post: Assistant Superintendent; Department: Other Ministries/Departments/Organizations |
Group “B” | 4,200 |
| Post: Divisional Accountant; Department: Offices under C&AG |
Group “B” | 4,200 |
| Post: Sub Inspector; Department: National Investigation Agency (NIA) |
Group “B” | 4,200 |
| Post: Junior Statistical Officer; Department: M/o Statistics & Programme Implementation |
Group “B” | 4,200 |
| Post: Statistical Investigator Grade-II Department: Registrar General of India |
Group “B” | 4,200 |
SSC CGL 2021 Posts: Pay Level-5 (Rs 29,200 to 92,300)
| Post Name & Ministry/Department/Office/Cadre | Posts | Grade Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Post: Auditor Department: Offices under C&AG | Group “C” | 2,800 |
| Auditor; Other Ministry/ Departments | Group “C” | 2,800 |
| Auditor; Offices under CGDA | Group “C” | 2,800 |
| Accountant; Offices under CGDA | Group “C” | 2,800 |
| Accountant/Junior Accountant; Other Ministry/ Departments | Group “C” | 2,800 |
SSC CGL Pay Level-4 (salary varies from INR 25,500 to 81,100)
| Post Name & Ministry/Department/Office/Cadre | Classification of Posts | Grade Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Post: Senior Secretariat Assistant/Upper Division Clerks; Central Govt. Offices/Ministries other than CSCS cadres | Group “C” | 2,400 |
| Tax Assistant; CBDT | Group “C” | 2,400 |
| Tax Assistant; CBIC | Group “C” | 2,400 |
| Sub Inspector; Central Bureau of Narcotics | Group “C” | 2,400 |
| Upper Divisions Clerk; Dte. Gen Border Road Organisation (MoD) | Group “C” | 2,400 |
SSC CGL Salary: Other Allowances (HRA, TA, DA)
In addition to the basic pay, other benefits like House Rent Allowance (HRA), Travel Allowance (TA), Dearness Allowance (DA) etc. are a part of SSC CGL employees’ salary.
HRA
HRA is for the SSC CGL employees so that they can pay the house rent. The HRA is decided based on the city in which employees get posted and is segmented into three categories. It is offered to the employees so that they can pay their house rent. As per the norm set by the department, HRA must not be less than INR 5400/- pm, INR 3600/- pm and INR 1800/- per month based on the cities.
| City Classification | HRA (in %) |
|---|---|
| X (Urban cities including Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Pune, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, and Bangalore) | 24 |
| Y (Towns with population for more than 5 lakh) | 16 |
| Z (rural areas) | 8 |
TA
Like HRA, TA is also segmented into three categories, which are highlighted in the following:
| Classification of cities | Travel Allowances |
|---|---|
| X (8 urban cities including Kolkata, Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Pune) | 3,600 |
| Y (Towns having a population of more than over 5 lakh) | 1,800 |
| Z (rural areas) | 1,800 |
DA
Dearness Allowance or DA means the cost of living adjustment allowance. Under the 7th Pay Commission, DA is fixed at 17 per cent of the basic pay.
Medical Allowance
All SSC CGL employees get medical expenses government reimbursed.
Special Security Allowance
In case some employees work with a special organization like CBI, IB, or any Security Agencies, then they are entitled to get an additional 20% of Basic Pay as Special Security Allowances (SSA)
Transport Allowance (TA)
The rate of transport allowance each month differ based on the location you are residing:
- Employees posted in main cities will be paid INR 3600 as TA.
- Employees who got job postings in all other places will get INR 1800 as TA.
Steps to Calculate SSC CGL Salary
The salary structure is calculated based on the pay-level, which is analyzed in a detailing method in the following:
Pay Level 8
|
Payscale |
Rs 47,600 to 1,51,100 |
|
|
Grade Pay |
4,800 |
|
|
Basic Pay |
Rs 47,600 |
|
|
HRA (depending on the city) |
X Cities (24%) |
11,424 |
|
Y Cities (16%) |
7,616 |
|
|
Z Cities (8%) |
3,808 |
|
|
DA (Current - 17%) |
8,092 |
|
|
Travel Allowance |
Cities - 3,600, Other Places - 1,800 |
|
|
Gross Salary Range (Approx) |
X Cities |
70,716 |
|
Y Cities |
66,908 |
|
|
Z Cities |
63,100 |
|
Pay level 7
|
Payscale |
Rs 44,900 to 1,42,400 |
|
|
Grade Pay |
4,600 |
|
|
Basic Pay |
Rs 44,900 |
|
|
HRA (depending on the city) |
X Cities (24%) |
10,776 |
|
Y Cities (16%) |
7,184 |
|
|
Z Cities (8%) |
3,592 |
|
|
DA (Current - 17%) |
7,633 |
|
|
Travel Allowance |
Cities - 3,600, Other Places - 1,800 |
|
|
Gross Salary Range (Approx) |
X Cities |
66,909 |
|
Y Cities |
63,317 |
|
|
Z Cities |
57,925 |
|
Pay Level 6
|
Payscale |
Rs 35,400 to 1,12,400 |
|
|
Grade Pay |
4,200 |
|
|
Basic Pay |
Rs 35,400 |
|
|
HRA (depending on the city) |
X Cities (24%) |
8,496 |
|
Y Cities (16%) |
5,664 |
|
|
Z Cities (8%) |
2,832 |
|
|
DA (Current - 17%) |
6,018 |
|
|
Travel Allowance |
Cities - 3,600, Other Places - 1,800 |
|
|
Gross Salary Range (Approx) |
X Cities |
53,514 |
|
Y Cities |
50,682 |
|
|
Z Cities |
46,050 |
|
Pay level 5
|
Payscale |
Rs 29,200 to 92,300 |
|
|
Grade Pay |
2,800 |
|
|
Basic Pay |
Rs 29,200 |
|
|
HRA (depending on the city) |
X Cities (24%) |
7,008 |
|
Y Cities (16%) |
4,672 |
|
|
Z Cities (8%) |
2,336 |
|
|
DA (Current - 17%) |
4,964 |
|
|
Travel Allowance |
Cities - 3,600, Other Places - 1,800 |
|
|
Gross Salary Range (Approx) |
X Cities |
44,772 |
|
Y Cities |
42,436 |
|
|
Z Cities |
38,300 |
|
Pay level 4
|
Payscale |
Rs 25,500 to 81,100 |
|
|
Grade Pay |
2,400 |
|
|
Basic Pay |
Rs 25,500 |
|
|
HRA (depending on the city) |
X Cities (24%) |
6,120 |
|
Y Cities (16%) |
4,080 |
|
|
Z Cities (8%) |
2,040 |
|
|
DA (Current - 17%) |
4,335 |
|
|
Travel Allowance |
Cities - 3,600, Other Places - 1,800 |
|
|
Gross Salary Range (Approx) |
X Cities |
39,555 |
|
Y Cities |
37,515 |
|
|
Z Cities |
33,675 |
|
SSC CGL FAQs
Ques. How much salary will one get post getting recruited through the SSC CGL exam?
Ans: The SSC CGL salary of a candidate depends on the post for which s/he is shortlisted.
Ques. For which posts, the department takes SSC CGL exams?
Ans. SSC CGL exams are taken to appoint candidates for different Group-B and -C posts within the ministries/departments/organizations of the Government of India.
Ques. Almost how many SSC CGL posts are announced each year?
Ans. The total number of SSC CGL vacancies differs each year.
Ques. What are the pay scales offered to SSC CGL candidates who not recruited?
Ans. Based on the post, SSC CGL qualified candidates mostly get the following pay scales:
- INR 25,500-81,100
- INR 29,200-92,300
- INR 35400-1,12,400
- INR 44,900-1,42,400
- INR 47,600-1,51,100
Ques. Can you explain some other kinds of allowances given to the employees?
Ans. Candidates who got appointed through the SSC CGL exam get several other benefits as well including House Rent Allowance (HRA), Travel Allowance (TA) and Dearness Allowance (DA).
Ques.What is an average salary offered to an SSC CGL employee at pay level 4?
Ans. The almost gross salary offered to an SSC CGL employee at pay level 4 is INR 33,675-39,555.
Ques. Which is the highest SSC CGL post where one can get maximum Hand Salary?
Ans. SSC CGL gives maximum INR 53,444 as hand salary for the employees working as Assistant in Railway (Ministry) department.
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, please refer the official website of the exam.