SSC CGL Salary 2026 - Staff Selection Commission has specified the SSC CGL 2026 salary in the official notification. The pay scale of SSC CGL 2026 is between Rs 25,500 to Rs 1,42,400. Candidates who have cleared the SSC CGL exam will be entitled to additional perks and allowances.
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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 2026 salary. The salary dictates that HRA varies by city of posting. For more details regarding the SSC CGL salary 2026, candidates can check the article below -
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 |
Applicants clearing all the stages of the SSC CGL selection process 2026 will be eligible to be recruited in different Group B and C SSC CGL posts 2026 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.
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) |
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 2026 posts, post level, pay grade and SSC CGL salary.
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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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
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 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 2026 basic pay is different for different levels as given in the table below:
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 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:
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 |
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.
Cities | HRA % of Basic Pay |
X (8 urban cities) | 24% |
Y (population over 5 lakhs) | 16% |
Z (rural areas) | 8% |
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 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.
Some of the other benefits that provide SSC CGL recruited employees are as follows:
Medical
Telephone/ internet
Newspapers, etc.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
SSC CGL 2026 is calculated on the basis of 7th pay commission.
The age limit to apply for SSC CGL exam 2026 is between 18 years to 32 years for general category candidates.
The SSC CGL admit card 2026 can be downloaded online from the SSC official respective regional websites when it is released.
Out of all the SSC CGL 2026 posts Assistant Audit Officer (AAO) has the highest salary.
The salary of an SSC CGL qualified candidate at pay level 4 is Rs 25,500 to Rs 81,100.
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.
On Question asked by student community
Hello,
No, with date of birth 10-05-1993, you are not eligible for SSC CGL 2026 under the general category because you exceed the 18–32 years age limit. Age relaxation applies only for OBC/SC/ST/PwD categories.
To know more access below mentioned link:
https://competition.careers360.com/articles/ssc-cgl-eligibility-criteria
Hope it helps.
Hello aspirant,
Ur best choice will be BA, because this covers subjects like history, political science, and English and this subjects directly cover the SSC CGL . And the schedule will be flexible for preparation.
How to crack:
° Know the exam: 4 Tiers(I,, II, II, IV). Tier-I and II are the main objective-type exams.
° Master the Basics:Use standard books like RS aggarwal for Maths, SP Bakshi for English.
°Practice & Mock testes: This is the most important step. Take weekly mock tests and analyze them thoroughly.
°General Awareness: Read newspaper daily and follow a Monthly current affairs magazine.
°BE Consistent:Study regularly for 1-2 years.
Be Consistent and Decipline and always remember ur goal. Hope this information will help u. All the best for ur journey.
Hello Jayanti,
You can apply for the SSC CGL Exam in your final year of graduation, but you must ensure that you complete your graduation and obtain a degree before the cut-off date specified in the official notification of SSC CGL.
Hello,
If your 10th marksheet got some wrinkles or small marks due to lamination but is still completely readable, then there will be no problem in SSC CGL document verification.
As long as all details like your name, roll number, marks, and board name are clearly visible , it will be accepted.
You can also carry a photocopy or digital copy as a backup, just in case they ask.
Hope it helps !
Hope you are doing well rankumgudu!
Yes you can apply for SSC CGL even if you are an army Agni Veer ex serviceman. But you must fullfill the eligibility criteria given below:
Some post may have specific bachelors criteria so you will have to check that specifically as for your post requirements. You can check more detailed eligibility criteria and decide if it fits for you specifically or not from the link given below:
https://competition.careers360.com/articles/ssc-cgl-eligibility-criteria
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