SSC CGL Salary 2025 - Pay Scale Post wise, Basic Pay, Grade Pay, HRA, TA, DA, Benefits

SSC CGL Salary 2025 - Pay Scale Post wise, Basic Pay, Grade Pay, HRA, TA, DA, Benefits

Edited By Meghana Mohana Krishnan | Updated on May 02, 2025 10:57 AM IST | #SSC CGL
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SSC CGL Salary 2025 - Staff Selection Commission will specify the SSC CGL 2025 salary in the official notification. The pay scale of SSC CGL 2025 is between Rs 25,500 to Rs 1,51,100. Candidates who have cleared the SSC CGL exam will be entitled to additional perks and allowances. The perks and benefits of a selected candidate include house rent allowance (HRA), travel allowances (TA), dearness allowances (DA), which are part of the SSC CGL 2025 salary. The salary dictates that HRA varies by city of posting. For more details regarding the SSC CGL salary 2025, candidates can check the article below -

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  1. SSC CGL Overview
  2. SSC CGL salary 2025 - Basic pay
  3. SSC CGL salary 2025- Dearness Allowance (DA)
SSC CGL Salary 2025 - Pay Scale Post wise, Basic Pay, Grade Pay, HRA, TA, DA, Benefits
SSC CGL Salary 2025 - Pay Scale Post wise, Basic Pay, Grade Pay, HRA, TA, DA, Benefits

SSC CGL Overview

Exam Name

SSC Combined Graduate Level Examination

Short Name

SSC CGL

Exam Conducting Body

Staff Selection Commission

Level of exam

National

Application mode

Online

Posts

Group B and C SSC CGL posts

Exam mode

Online

SSC CGL salary 2025 - SSC CGL Posts

Applicants clearing all the stages of the SSC CGL selection process 2025 will be eligible to be recruited in different Group B and C SSC CGL posts 2025 in different central ministries across the country. The different SSC CGL posts for which the CGL Exam is conducted are mentioned in the table below along with their corresponding departments.

SSC CGL posts

Auditor (Offices under C&AG)

Auditor (Other Ministry, Departments)

Auditor (Offices under CGDA)

Accountant (Offices under C&AG)

Accountant

Junior Accountant (Other Ministry, Departments)

Senior Secretariat Assistant

Upper Division Clerks (Central Govt. Offices, Ministries other than CSCS cadres)

Tax Assistant (CBDT)

Tax Assistant (CBIC)

Sub-Inspector (Central Bureau of Narcotics)

Upper Division Clerks (Border Road Organisation)

Assistant Audit Officer (Indian Audit & Accounts Department under C&AG)

Assistant Accounts Officer (Indian Audit & Accounts Department under C&AG)

Assistant Section Officer (IB)

Assistant Section Officer (Other Ministries, Departments, Organizations)

Inspector of Income Tax (CBDT)

Inspector (Central Excise/ CBIC)

Inspector (Preventive Officer/ CBIC), Inspector (Examine/ CBIC)

Assistant Enforcement Officer (Directorate of Enforcement, Department of Revenue)

Inspector (Central Bureau of Narcotics)

Assistant (Other Ministries, Departments, Organizations)

Assistant, Superintendent (Other Ministries, Departments, Organizations)

Divisional Accountant (Offices under C&AG)

Sub Inspector (NIA)

Statistical Investigator Grade-II (Registrar General of India)

Assistant (Other Ministries, Departments, Organizations)

Inspector Posts (Department of Post)

Junior Statistical Officer

Assistant Section Officer (Central Secretariat Service)

Assistant Section Officer (Ministry of Railway)

Assistant Section Officer (Ministry of External Affairs)

Assistant Section Officer (AFHQ)

Assistant (Other Ministries, Departments, Organizations)

Sub Inspector (CBI)

SSC CGL salary 2025 - Salary Pay Scale as per posts

Staff Selection Commission has calculated the SSC CGL salary for various SSC CGL posts based the level of the post. Check the table below to know the SSC CGL 2025 posts, post level, pay grade and SSC CGL salary.

SSC CGL pay scale post wise

Levels Post

Posts

Grade Pay

SSC CGL Pay Scale

Level 7

Assistant Section Officer

Assistant

Assistant Section Officer

Inspector of Income Tax

Inspector (Central Excise)

Inspector (Preventive Officer)

Inspector (Examiner)

Assistant Enforcement Officer

Sub Inspector

Inspector Posts

Inspector

Rs 4,600

Rs 44,900 to Rs 1,42,400

Level 6

Assistant

Assistant/ Superintendent

Divisional Accountant

Sub Inspector

Junior Statistical Officer

Statistical

Investigator Grade-II

Rs 4,200

Rs 35,400 to Rs 1,12,400

Level 5

Auditor (Offices under C&AG, Other Ministry/Departments, Offices under CGDA)

Accountant (Offices under C&AG, Other Ministry/Departments)

Accountant/Junior Accountant (Other Ministry/Departments)

Rs 2,800

Rs 29,200 to Rs 92,300

Level 4

Senior Secretariat Assistant/ Upper Division Clerks (Central Govt. Offices/Ministries other than CSCS cadres)

Tax Assistant (CBDT, CBIC)

Sub Inspector (Central Bureau of Narcotics)

Upper Division Clerks (Border Road Organisation)

Rs 2,400

Rs 25,500 to Rs 81,100

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SSC CGL salary 2025 - Formula for salary calculation

The salary for different SSC CGL posts is calculated by taking various factors into account like basic pay, grade pay, HRA, DA, TA, and other allowances. The SSC CGL salary calculation formula is according to the 7th pay commission as mentioned below:

Total salary (approx) = Basic salary + Grade pay + HRA + TA + DA + Other allowances

SSC CGL salary 2025 - Components

The SSC CGL salary has different components which combined together form the total SSC CGL salary. The SSC CGL salary components are :

  • Basic pay

  • Grade pay

  • HRA

  • DA

  • TA

  • Other allowances

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SSC CGL salary 2025 - Basic pay

SSC CGL basic pay is the minimum amount of SSC CGL salary that one gets for his/ her services in government department. SSC CGL basic pay constitutes 40% to 50% of the total salary paid to the employees. SSC CGL 2025 basic pay is different for different levels as given in the table below:

SSC CGL basic pay level wise

Levels Post

SSC CGL Pay Scale

Level 7

Rs 44,900 to Rs 1,42,400

Level 6

Rs 35,400 to Rs 1,12,400

Level 5

Rs 29,200 to Rs 92,300

Level 4

Rs 25,500 to Rs 81,100

SSC CGL salary 2025 - Grade pay

SSC CGL grade pay is also determined by the Commission based on the SSC CGL post level. It is basically based on the category and class of the SSC CGL recruited government employees. Check the table below to know the SSC CGL grade pay of different post levels:

SSC CGL grade pay level-wise

Levels Post

Grade Pay

Level 8

Rs 4,800

Level 7

Rs 4,600

Level 6

Rs 4,200

Level 5

Rs 2,800

Level 4

Rs 2,400

SSC CGL salary 2025 - House Rent Allowance (HRA)

HRA is the compensation paid to SSC CGL recruited employees for their accommodation. The SSC CGL HRA depends on the city of posting of the applicant. The cities are classified into three categories as per their population X, Y and Z, X being the most populated city and Z being the least populated. The compensation paid to applicants ranges from 8% of basic pay to 24% of basic pay. Check the table below for more details.

SSC CGL HRA city wise

Cities

HRA % of Basic Pay

X (8 urban cities)

24%

Y (population over 5 lakhs)

16%

Z (rural areas)

8%

SSC CGL salary 2025 - Travel Allowance (TA)

Travel allowance is the amount paid to employees to compensate for their travel expenses which is commuting to the workplace from their residence. It is Rs 3,600 for employees in the cities and Rs 1,800 for other places.

SSC CGL salary 2025- Dearness Allowance (DA)

SSC CGL dearness allowance is the compensation given to the employees for the cost of living adjustment. It is calculated as a percentage of the total amount of basic pay and grade pay. Dearness allowance is revised quarterly to compensate for inflation in the consumer price index (CPI). The SSC CGL DA is increased or decreased depending on the rate of inflation.

SSC CGL salary 2025 - Other Perks

Some of the other benefits that provide SSC CGL recruited employees are as follows:

  • Medical

  • Telephone/ internet

  • Newspapers, etc.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Which pay commission is the SSC CGL 2025 salary based on?

SSC CGL 2025 is calculated on the basis of 7th pay commission.

2. What is the age limit to apply for the SSC CGL exam?

The age limit to apply for SSC CGL exam 2025 is between 18 years to 32 years for general category candidates.

3. Where can I download the SSC CGL admit card?

The SSC CGL admit card 2025 can be downloaded online from the SSC official respective regional websites when it is released.

4. Which post has the highest salary out of all the SSC CGL posts?

Out of all the SSC CGL 2025 posts Assistant Audit Officer (AAO) has the highest salary.

5. What is the salary of an SSC CGL qualified candidate at pay level 4?

The salary of an SSC CGL qualified candidate at pay level 4 is Rs 25,500 to Rs 81,100.

6. What is the starting salary for SSC CGL?

The SSC CGL starting salary varies by the level of post. The starting salary for level 4 posts is Rs 25,500 and for level 8 is Rs 47,600.

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Questions related to SSC CGL

Have a question related to SSC CGL ?

Hello Pooja,

If you filled the wrong date of birth on the SSC CGL application form and the correction window is closed, here’s what can happen:

  1. Document Mismatch : During document verification, your application may be rejected if the DOB on the form doesn't match your 10th certificate or official ID.

  2. No Correction Later : SSC generally does not allow changes after the correction window. Mistakes in DOB are taken seriously.

  3. What You Can Do :

    • Appear for the exam if your application isn’t rejected initially.

    • During document verification, clearly explain the issue and provide valid proof (birth certificate, 10th marksheet, Aadhaar, etc.).

    • You may write to SSC’s regional office requesting consideration, but acceptance is not guaranteed.

In future attempts, ensure all details are double-checked before final submission.


I hope this answer helps you. If you have more queries, feel free to share your questions with us, and we will be happy to assist you.

Thank you, and I wish you all the best in your bright future.

HELLO,

If you are an ex serviceman and you want to apply for the Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level exam then you get some extra years added to the age limit based on your category

  • if you belong to the general category you get three years of relaxation after subtracting the number of years you served in the military from your current age

  • if you are from the other backward classes category you get six years

  • if you are from the scheduled castes or scheduled tribes category you get eight years

now which jobs can ex servicemen apply for

you can apply for most jobs in group C and some jobs in group B but not all group B jobs allow ex servicemen to apply so it is important to check the job notification each year when the Staff Selection Commission releases it

To be considered an ex serviceman you should have

  • served in the Indian Army Indian Navy or Indian Air Force

  • been officially discharged or retired either because you chose to or because the military released you

  • possibly received a pension or completed your full term of service

  • if you are not a graduate then you must have served for at least fifteen years in the armed forces to apply

In simple words the Staff Selection Commission allows ex servicemen to apply for many government jobs with some age benefits but your service record and education level must meet their conditions

Hope it helps!

HEY THERE!!

Yes, ex-servicemen are eligible to apply for SSC CGL.

  • According to the eligibility criteria, ex-servicemen are eligible for age relaxation and fee exemption while applying for the SSC Combined Graduate Level (CGL) exam.
  • Ex-servicemen are exempted from paying the application fee, and ex-servicemen have reserved vacancies in some posts.
  • You need to satisfy the other general eligibility criteria (like educational qualification and nationality) as specified in the official notification.
  • Ensure to go through the elaborate request and reservation guidelines in the SSC CGL 2025 official notification when made available while applying.

The Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level (SSC CGL) exam is a national-level examination conducted by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) for the recruitment of eligible candidates for various Group B and Group C posts in different ministries, departments, and organizations of the Government of India. A bachelor's degree from a recognized university is the basic educational qualification required to appear for this exam. The age limit varies depending on the specific post, generally ranging from 18 to 32 years, with age relaxations for certain categories.

The SSC CGL exam is conducted in two tiers: Tier-I and Tier-II, both of which are computer-based online examinations. Tier-I is a qualifying stage, and the marks obtained in this tier are not counted for the final merit list. It consists of four sections: General Intelligence and Reasoning, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, and English Comprehension. Each section comprises 25 questions, with each question carrying 2 marks, making a total of 100 questions and 200 marks. The total time allotted for the Tier-I exam is 60 minutes, and there is a negative marking of 0.50 marks for each incorrect answer.

Candidates who clear the Tier-I cutoff are eligible to appear for the Tier-II examination. The Tier-II exam has a different pattern and consists of three papers. Paper-I is compulsory for all posts and is divided into three sections: Mathematical Abilities, Reasoning and General Intelligence, and English Language and Comprehension, and General Awareness. There is also a Computer Knowledge Test and a Data Entry Speed Test as part of Paper-I. Paper-II is for candidates applying for the post of Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) and involves Statistics. Paper-III is for candidates applying for the posts of Assistant Audit Officer/Assistant Accounts Officer and covers General Studies (Finance and Economics). There is negative marking in Tier-II as well; 1 mark is deducted for each wrong answer in Sections I and II of Paper-I, and 0.50 marks for each wrong answer in Paper-II and Paper-III. The marks scored in the Tier-II exam are crucial for the final selection.

I hope this helps.

To apply for the SSC CGL exam, follow these steps:

  1. Visit the official SSC website (ssc.nic.in).

  2. Register for an account, if you haven't already.

  3. Fill out the application form for CGL, upload required documents, and pay the application fee.

  4. Submit the form and print the confirmation.

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