SSC CGL Salary 2026
Post-wise pay scales (Pay Levels 4-8 as per the official 2026 notification), in-hand salary by city class, allowances, deductions, and the long-term career path. Pay-band figures are from the 7th Pay Commission with current DA — always cross-check the latest DA order before signing offers.
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Earnings (Gross: ₹90,273) add_circle
- Entry Basic Pay ₹44,900
- Dearness Allowance (DA) ₹22,450
- House Rent (HRA) ₹12,123
- Transport Allowance (TA) ₹10,800
Deductions (Total: ₹7,645) remove_circle
- Pension Share (10% B+DA) ₹6,735
- CGHS Health Slab ₹650
- CGEGIS Insurance ₹60
- Professional Tax ₹200
This is credited directly to your corpus, representing substantial auxiliary savings.
Salary Calculation Note: Figures are computed under standard 7th Pay Commission regulations. Income tax deductions are not subtracted as they fluctuate by tax regime chosen (New vs. Old) and personal exemptions. Professional Tax (PT) varies slightly based on the state of posting (typically ₹200/month).
Pay Level by Post (SSC CGL 2026)
SSC CGL 2026 recruits across five pay levels of the 7th CPC. Pay-band shows the full level range (entry → top); basic pay is the entry stage.
Entry Basic
₹47,600
Pay Band
₹47,600 – ₹1,51,100
Posts
Assistant Audit Officer (Central Cadre, C&AG), Assistant Audit Officer (State Cadre, C&AG), Assistant Accounts Officer (State Cadre, C&AG)
Entry Basic
₹44,900
Pay Band
₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400
Posts
Assistant Section Officer (CSS, IB, Railways, MEA, AFHQ, MeitY, Other Ministries), Inspector of Income Tax (CBDT), Inspector — Central Excise / Preventive Officer / Examiner (CBIC), Assistant Enforcement Officer (ED), Sub-Inspector (CBI), Inspector Posts (Dept of Posts), Inspector (Central Bureau of Narcotics)
Entry Basic
₹35,400
Pay Band
₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400
Posts
Assistant / Assistant Section Officer (Other Ministries), Executive Assistant (CBIC), Research Assistant (NHRC), Divisional Accountant (C&AG), Sub-Inspector (NIA), Sub-Inspector / Junior Intelligence Officer (NCB), Junior Statistical Officer (MoSPI), Statistical Investigator Grade-II (MHA), Office Superintendent (CBDT), Section Head (DGFT)
Entry Basic
₹29,200
Pay Band
₹29,200 – ₹92,300
Posts
Auditor (C&AG / CGDA / Other Ministries), Accountant / Junior Accountant (C&AG / CGA / Other Ministries)
Entry Basic
₹25,500
Pay Band
₹25,500 – ₹81,100
Posts
Postal Assistant / Sorting Assistant (Dept of Posts), Senior Secretariat Assistant / Upper Division Clerk (non-CSCS), Senior Administrative Assistant (MES, Defence), Tax Assistant (CBDT), Tax Assistant (CBIC), Sub-Inspector (Central Bureau of Narcotics)
Approximate In-Hand Salary (Metro / X-Class City)
Estimates for entry-level posting in an X-class metro (Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kolkata, Hyderabad). Actuals vary with city class, current DA, transport-allowance city category, and individual deductions.
Assistant Audit Officer (C&AG) — Pay Level 8
~ ₹82,500 in-handBasic
₹47,600
DA
~ ₹23,800
HRA
~ ₹12,852
TA
~ ₹7,200
Gross
~ ₹91,500
Deductions
~ ₹8,900
ASO (CSS) / Inspector (IT, CGST) — Pay Level 7
~ ₹78,000 in-handBasic
₹44,900
DA
~ ₹22,450
HRA
~ ₹12,123
TA
~ ₹7,200
Gross
~ ₹86,500
Deductions
~ ₹8,300
ASO (Other) / JSO / SI (NIA, NCB) — Pay Level 6
~ ₹63,000 in-handBasic
₹35,400
DA
~ ₹17,700
HRA
~ ₹9,558
TA
~ ₹7,200
Gross
~ ₹70,000
Deductions
~ ₹6,800
Auditor / Accountant — Pay Level 5
~ ₹50,000 in-handBasic
₹29,200
DA
~ ₹14,600
HRA
~ ₹7,884
TA
~ ₹3,600
Gross
~ ₹55,500
Deductions
~ ₹5,500
Tax Assistant / UDC / Postal Asst — Pay Level 4
~ ₹44,200 in-handBasic
₹25,500
DA
~ ₹12,750
HRA
~ ₹6,885
TA
~ ₹3,600
Gross
~ ₹49,000
Deductions
~ ₹4,800
Allowances & Benefits
Dearness Allowance (DA)
Currently around 50% of basic pay; revised twice a year based on AICPI-IW.
House Rent Allowance (HRA)
X-class cities: 27%, Y-class: 18%, Z-class: 9% of basic pay.
Transport Allowance (TA)
₹7,200 + DA% for Pay Level 6 and above in higher TPTA cities; ₹3,600 + DA% for Pay Level 4-5 in higher TPTA cities. Lower in non-TPTA cities.
Children Education Allowance
₹2,250 per month per child (max 2 children); ₹6,750 if hostel.
Leave Travel Concession (LTC)
Once every 2 years for home town; once every 4 years for any location in India.
Medical Facility
CGHS (Central Government Health Scheme) coverage for employee and dependents.
Pension (NPS / UPS)
NPS — 10% employee + 14% government contribution. UPS (Unified Pension Scheme) is an optional alternative from April 2025 for eligible employees.
Common Deductions
Career Progression
SSC CGL is a launchpad — most posts open into Group B Gazetted and even Group A cadres with experience, internal exams, and seniority.
Entry (Year 0-4)
Direct recruitment via SSC CGL; one annual increment of 3% on basic.
First promotion (Year 4-8)
Promotion to next pay level — e.g., Inspector (CBDT) → Income Tax Officer (Group B Gazetted, Pay Level 8) within 6-8 years.
Mid-career (Year 8-15)
Section Officer / Assistant Commissioner / similar; Pay Level 10-11.
Senior (Year 15+)
Under Secretary / Deputy Commissioner / Joint Commissioner; Pay Level 11-13.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the highest salary in SSC CGL 2026?
The highest entry-level salary in SSC CGL 2026 is for Pay Level 8 posts — Assistant Audit Officer (Central / State Cadre) and Assistant Accounts Officer under C&AG — with a basic pay of ₹47,600 and in-hand around ₹82,000-₹86,000 in X-class metros after DA, HRA, transport allowance, and standard deductions. These are Group B Gazetted posts.
What is the in-hand salary of an SSC CGL Inspector?
An SSC CGL Inspector (Income Tax / CGST / Examiner / Preventive Officer) is at Pay Level 7 (basic ₹44,900) and gets an approximate in-hand salary of ₹76,000-₹80,000 in X-class cities after DA, HRA, transport allowance, and NPS / CGHS / income tax deductions.
What is the salary of SSC CGL ASO (CSS)?
As per the SSC CGL 2026 notification, Assistant Section Officer (CSS) is at Pay Level 7 (basic ₹44,900) — not Pay Level 8 as some older sources suggest. In-hand salary in Delhi is approximately ₹76,000-₹80,000 per month after DA, HRA (X-class), transport allowance, and standard deductions.
What is the salary of SSC CGL Tax Assistant?
SSC CGL Tax Assistant (CBDT / CBIC) is at Pay Level 4 with a basic pay of ₹25,500. The approximate in-hand salary in metro cities is ₹43,000-₹46,000 per month including DA, HRA, and transport allowance.
What is the salary of SSC CGL JSO?
Junior Statistical Officer (MoSPI) is at Pay Level 6 in the 2026 notification, with a basic pay of ₹35,400. In-hand salary in X-class metros is approximately ₹61,000-₹65,000 per month after allowances and deductions.
Does SSC CGL salary include HRA?
Yes. HRA is paid as a percentage of basic pay — 27% in X-class metros (Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kolkata, Hyderabad, etc.), 18% in Y-class cities, and 9% in Z-class cities. HRA is not paid if government accommodation is allotted.
Which SSC CGL post has the best salary growth?
Posts in CBDT (Income Tax) and CBIC (CGST/Customs) generally offer the fastest promotion ladder — Inspector → Income Tax Officer (Group B Gazetted, Pay Level 8) → Assistant Commissioner (Group A IRS) is possible within 8-12 years. AAO at C&AG also has a strong trajectory to Group A through SAS / departmental exam.
Is SSC CGL salary same in all cities?
Basic pay is the same across India, but the total in-hand salary differs because of HRA city classification (X/Y/Z) and Transport Allowance city classification. Metro postings get the highest gross salary; small-town postings get less HRA.
Are SSC CGL employees eligible for pension?
SSC CGL recruits after 1st January 2004 fall under the New Pension Scheme (NPS) — 10% employee + 14% government contribution. The Unified Pension Scheme (UPS), introduced in April 2025, is an optional alternative for eligible employees offering a defined-benefit-style pension after meeting service-length conditions.
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