SSC CGL 2026 Salary: Check Post-wise Pay Scale, Allowances & Other Benefits

SSC CGL 2026 Tier-I Exam Dates

30 Sep '26 - 30 Oct '26

Updated on Sep 16, 2026 13:06 IST

By Shikha Goyal, Assistant Manager

SSC CGL Salary 2026: The SSC CGL posts are the Central Government posts whose service conditions are prescribed by the Union Ministry of Personnel. The SSC CGL Salary is also one of the most important component of the service conditions. The pay scale is decided based on the different pay grades notified in the 7th Pay Commission's recommendations. The Commission mentions the basic salary and the increment component in the SSC CGL notification.

The selected candidates are allotted to a service and get the prescribed salary with allowances. In addition to the basic salary, the candidates get Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, Local Travelling Allowance, etc. The candidates can calculate the in-hand salary for the SSC CGL through the calculations given here.

Table of contents

SSC CGL Pay Levels 2026
SSC CGL Post-Wise Salary
SSC CGL Salary 2026: Other Allowances (HRA, TA, DA)
SSC CGL In Hand Salary - How to Calculate?
SSC CGL Salary 2026 FAQs

SSC CGL Pay Levels 2026

The salary is the monthly earnings that candidates get after clearing the SSC CGL exam and join Group B and C posts in the central government ministries and departments. The SSC CGL salary provides clear idea about the pay scale, grade pay, allowances and in-hand salary for the candidates selected for the Group B and C posts. It is important to understand the structure of the salary that will help candidates to plan their career.

The SSC CGL posts salary based on different pay levels. After the 7th pay commission, around 3% increment occurred in the salary of employees that are appointed to different SSC CGL posts. The candidates should note that the SSC CGL Salary is best in comparison to similar posts in the state governments. The candidates can see below the pay scales associated with different pay levels:

SSC CGL Pay Levels	SSC CGL Pay Scales(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

Commonly asked questions

Q: How many vacancies are notified in SSC CGL 2026 exam?

The Commission released the SSC CGL vacancies 2026 at ssc.gov.in. A total of 12,256 vacancies are announced. These will be the tentative numbers and the SSC CGL vacancies can be increased anytime before the declaration of final result.

Q: Where can I compare the highest salary in SSC CGL and SBI Clerk?

The candidates can see here the highest salary in SSC CGL exam is of Assistant Audit Officier (AAO) - INR 56,100 to 1,77,500. Other allowances are addded based on the city of posting. In comparison, the SBI Clerk's salary ranges from INR 25,500 to 81,100 per month, depending on the post and city of posting. Therefore, the Assistant Audit Officer (AAO) position in SSC CGL offers a higher salary range compared to the SBI Clerk position.

Q: How can I check the SSC CGL 2026 vacancies?

The Staff Selection Commission notifies vacancies in the SSC CGL 2026 notification. The Commission released the SSC CGL 2026 vacancy list PDF, that mentions the category-wise and post-wise vacancies for the candidates. The Commission will release the final number of vacancies before the declaration of final result.

The SSC CGL 2026 Tier 1 exam will be conducted in August-September 2026.

SSC CGL Post-Wise Salary

The higest salary is associated with the Group B (Gazetted) posts. The second in line comes the Group B (Non-Gazetted) posts. The Group C posts comes last in the pyramid. Job-security is the most important factor in the government jobs. It is one of the most stable jobs available to candidates. Staff Selection Commission (SSC) conducts the CGL exam to recruit candidates for Group-B (Gazetted), Group-B (Non-Gazetted) and Group C posts available in various ministries/departments/organisations of the Government of India. Through the SSC Combined Graduate Level exam, the commission will recruit candidates for over 50 Group B and Group C posts.

Check out the grade pays of different posts below:

SSC CGL Pay Level-8 (INR 47,600 to 1,51,100)

Name of Post & Ministry/Department/Office/Cadre

Classification of Posts

Grade Pay

Post: Assistant Audit Officer

Department: Indian Audit & Accounts Department under C&AG

Group “B” Gazetted (Non-Ministerial)

4,800

Post: Assistant Accounts Officer

Department: Indian Audit & Accounts Department under C&AG

Group “B” Gazetted (Non-Ministerial)

4,800

SSC CGL Pay Level-7 (INR 44,900 to 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 to 112400)

Name of Post & Ministry/Department/Office/Cadre	Classification of 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 Pay Level-5 (INR 29,200 to 92,300)

Name of Post & Ministry/Department/Office/Cadre	Classification of Posts	Grade Pay
Post: Auditor Department: Offices under C&AG	Group “C”	2,800
Post: Auditor Department: Other Ministry/ Departments	Group “C”	2,800
Post: Auditor Department: Offices under CGDA	Group “C”	2,800
Post: Accountant Department: Offices under CGDA	Group “C”	2,800
Post: Accountant/Junior Accountant Department: Other Ministry/ Departments	Group “C”	2,800

SSC CGL Pay Level-4 (INR 25,500 to 81,100)

Name of Post & Ministry/Department/Office/Cadre	Classification of Posts	Grade Pay
Post: Senior Secretariat Assistant/Upper Division Clerks Department: Central Govt. Offices/Ministries other than CSCS cadres	Group “C”	2,400
Post: Tax Assistant Department: CBDT	Group “C”	2,400
Post: Tax Assistant Department: CBIC	Group “C”	2,400
Post: Sub Inspector Department: Central Bureau of Narcotics	Group “C”	2,400
Post: Upper Divisions Clerk Department: Dte. Gen Border Road Organisation (MoD) (Post is only for male candidates with higher physical and medical standards given at Annexure-XVI)	Group “C”	2,400

Commonly asked questions

Q: Where can I see the SSC CGL salary?

The Staff Selection Commission mentions the names of the SSC CGL posts and the corresponding salary in the official notification. The SSC CGL posts and their salaries are governed by the Central Government rules and regulations. The Commission mentions the Pay levels for each of the Post groups in the official notification. The candidates can see below the SSC CGL Post with their corresponding pay levels.

SSC CGL Pay Levels	SSC CGL Pay Scales (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

Q: How can I download SSC CGL Vacancy List PDF?

The Staff Selection Commission released the SSC CGL Vacancy List PDF on its official website - ssc.gov.in. The candidates can download the SSC CGL vacancy list PDF here from Shiksha.com. The candidates will get here the final SSC CGL vacancy list PDF too as and when released by the Commission.

The SSC CGL vacancy list PDF mention the category, post-name, salary, age limit too.

SSC CGL Salary 2026: Other Allowances (HRA, TA, DA)

Apart from the basic pay, SSC CGL salary also include other components such as House Rent Allowance (HRA), Travel Allowance (TA), Dearness Allowance (DA) etc.

House Rent Allowance

HRA is provided to employees to meet their house rent needs. The HRA given to candidates varies as per the city in which they are posted and is broadly divided into three categories:

City Classification	HRA (in %)
X (Only 8 urban cities - Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Pune)	24
Y (Towns with population over 5 lakh)	16
Z (rural areas)	8

Travel Allowance (TA)

Similar to HRA, TA is also divided into three categories mentioned below:

City Classification	Travel Allowances
X (Only 8 urban cities - Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Pune)	3,600
Y (Towns with population over 5 lakh)	1,800
Z (rural areas)	1,800

Dearness Allowance

DA or Dearness Allowance is a cost of living adjustment allowance and is presently 58 pr cent of the basic pay as per the recent government orders.

Commonly asked questions

Q: What is the component of TA in the SSC CGL salary?

The Basic Pay is the fixed component of the SSC CGL Salary while Travelling Allowance (TA) depend on the place of posting and it is not fixed. The highest TA is provided for the "X" class cities.

Q: What is the minimum qualifying percentage for the Tier 1 Exam?

The Commission mentioned the minimum qualifying percentage in the official notification. The candidates can see below the minimum qualifying marks as mentioned in the official notification:

Category	Qualifying Marks	Minimum Marks
UR	30%	60
OBC/ EWS	25%	50
All other categories	20%	40

The candidates are required to score the above minimum marks to become eligible for the selection in the SSC CGL Tier 1 result. The minimum qualifying marks must not be confused with the Cutoff. The SSC CGL Cutoff is different from minimum qualifying marks.

Q: What is the Current Dearness Allowance applicable for SSC CGL Posts?

The Staff Selection Commission mention the list of SSC CGL Post, vacancies, their eligibility and basic salary in the official notification. The SSC CGL posts are governed by the Central Government rules. Recently, the Government of India increased the Dearness Allowance of the Central Government Employees. The Current Dearness Allowance for the Central Government enployees is 58 % of Basic Pay.

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SSC CGL In Hand Salary - How to Calculate?

The salary of the SSC CGL posts is the same because the pay levels will be revised only after the recommendations of the Pay Commission. The Pay Commission is constituted by the Union Government of India at intervals of 10 or more years. The associated allowances with the post change over time which changes the salary-in-hand of the employee. SSC CGL officer's salary differs from post to post. The percentage of allowances provided to the employees remains the same but the basic salary is different from post to post.

SSC CGL salary can be calculated pay-level wise as per the tables given below:

Pay-Level 8

Payscale		INR 47,600 to 1,51,100
Grade Pay		4,800
Basic Pay		INR 47,600
HRA (depending on the city)	X Cities (24%)	11,424
	Y Cities (16%)	7,616
	Z Cities (8%)	3,808
DA (Current - 58 %)		27,608
Travel Allowance		Cities - 3,600, Other Places - 1,800
DA on TA		50% of TA
Gross Salary Range (Approx)	X Cities	47,800+11,424+27,608+3,600+1,800 = 92,232
	Y Cities	47,800+7,616+27,608+1,800+900 = 85,724
	Z Cities	47,800+3,808+27,608+1,800+900 = 81,916

Pay-Level 7

Payscale		INR 44,900 to 1,42,400
Grade Pay		4,600
Basic Pay		INR 44,900
HRA (depending on the city)	X Cities (24%)	10,776
	Y Cities (16%)	7,184
	Z Cities (8%)	3,592
DA (Current - 55 %)		26,042
Travel Allowance		Cities - 3,600, Other Places - 1,800
DA on TA		50 % of TA
Gross Salary Range (Approx)	X Cities	44,900+10,776+26,042+3,600+1800= 87,118
	Y Cities	44,900+7,184+26,042+1,800+900= 80,826
	Z Cities	44,900+3,592+26,042+1,800+900 = 77,234

Pay-Level 6

Payscale		INR 35,400 to 1,12,400
Grade Pay		4,200
Basic Pay		INR 35,400
HRA (depending on the city)	X Cities (24%)	8,496
	Y Cities (16%)	5,664
	Z Cities (8%)	2,832
DA (Current - 55%)		19,470
Travel Allowance		Cities - 3,600, Other Places - 1,800
DA on TA		50% of TA
Gross Salary Range (Approx)	X Cities	35,400+8,496+19,470+3,600+1,800 = 68,766
	Y Cities	35,400+5,664+19,470+1,800+900 = 63,234
	Z Cities	35,400+2,832+19,470+1,800+900 = 60,402

Pay-Level 5

Payscale		INR 29,200 to 92,300
Grade Pay		2,800
Basic Pay		INR 29,200
HRA (depending on the city)	X Cities (24%)	7,008
	Y Cities (16%)	4,672
	Z Cities (8%)	2,336
DA (Current - 55%)		16,060
Travel Allowance		Cities - 3,600, Other Places - 1,800
DA on TA		50% of TA
Gross Salary Range (Approx)	X Cities	29,200+7,008+16,060+3,600+1800 = 57,668
	Y Cities	29,200+4,672+16,060+1800+900 = 52,632
	Z Cities	29,200+2,336+16,060+1800+900 = 50,296

Pay-Level 4

Payscale		INR 25,500 to 81,100
Grade Pay		2,400
Basic Pay		INR 25,500
HRA (depending on the city)	X Cities (24%)	6,120
	Y Cities (16%)	4,080
	Z Cities (8%)	2,040
DA (Current - 55%)		14,025
Travel Allowance		Cities - 3,600, Other Places - 1,800
DA on TA		50% of TA
Gross Salary Range (Approx)	X Cities	25,500+6,120+14,025+3,600+1800 = 51,045
	Y Cities	25,500+4,080+14,025+1800+900 = 46,305
	Z Cities	25,500+2,040+14,025+1800+900 = 44,265

The above calculations are done based on the basic pay. The basic pay is revised after a certain years in service.

SSC CGL exam has no interview in the exam process. There are two tiers in the SSC CGL exam and the candidates need to appear and clear both tiers. After that, the document verification will be carried at the department of appointment. This reduced the time of the exam process and expedited the exam process. The SSC CGL exam is conducted online as a Computer-Based Test (CBT) in both tiers. The Commission conduct the exam at the designated exam centres and the regional websites of the Commission release the admit card, four days before the exam date.

Commonly asked questions

Q: Which is the best salary in the SSC CGL posts?

The candidates should note that the SSC CGL exam is conducted to recruit the candidates for the following posts:

Group B gazette
Group B non-gazette
Group C

The highest salary is notified for the SSC CGL AAO post which is central pay level 8 having the INR 47,600-1,51,100.

Q: What is the salary of Excise Inspector appointed under SSC CGL?

The salary of an Excise Inspector, appointed under SSC CGL, falls within the pay scale of Rs. 44,900 to INR 1,42,400 with a Grade Pay of Rs. 4600 and a basic pay of INR 44,900.

Q: How do we calculate the SSC CGL salary?

The SSC CGL salary for each post is mentioned in the exam notification. The Union Ministry of Personnel mention the pay and allowances in the official gazette. To calculate the SSC CGL Salary, the following components need to to be added.

Basic Pay.
Grade Pay.
Dearness Allowance.
House Rent Allowance.
Travelling Allowance.
Other allowances.

SSC CGL Salary 2026 FAQs

The candidates can see here important questions related to the SSC CGL salary in 2026.

Q: What is the difference between DA and Basic Pay in SSC CGL salary?

The Basic Pay is the fixed component of the SSC CGL Salary while Dearness Allowance (DA) depend on the place of posting and it is not fixed. The highest DA is provided for the "X" class cities.

Q: Can I pay the SSC CGL application fee in offline mode?

Yes, candidates can pay the application fee in offline mode through the SBI challan. The last date to submit the SSC CGL application fee offline is always one day after the fee submission date online. The Commission provides the opportunity to submit the application fee online also. The candidates should note that they are required to generate an offline fee payment challan from the official website of the SSC. The fee can be paid through this challan only.

Q: Is SSC CGL syllabus released every year?

The Commission releases the SSC CGL syllabus every year with the notification that governs the exam of that year. The Commission can change the syllabus anytime even after the release of notification through an addendum. The syllabus mentioned forms the basis of the paper for that year. The SSC CGL 2026 syllabus is mentioned in the official SSC CGL notification.

Q: How many questions will be asked in the SSC CGL Tier 1 exam 2026?

The SSC CGL Tier 1 exam consists of 100 questions (MCQs) and the duration of the exam is one hour that is candidates need to complete the exam in 60 minutes. Total marks for the exam is 200. The exam will be conducted online.

Q: Do SSC CGL has interview?

The candidates can check the SSC CGL 2025 selection process in the official notification.

Q: How can I apply for SSC CGL ?

The CGL online applications will start soon at ssc.gov.in. The candidates can apply for the exam in the manner given below:

Visit at ssc.gov.in.
Login with the SSC OTR.
Fill the CGL 2026 application form on ssc.gov.in.
Pay the fee (as notified in the notification).
Submit the SSC CGL online application form.

The last date for the applications will be given in the notification.

Q: Is the SSC CGL 2026 vacancy list PDF released?

The Staff Selection Commission released the SSC CGL 2026 vacancies in the notification PDF at ssc.gov.in. The Commission will release the category-wise and post-wise vacancy list for the candidates. The Commission will release the final number of SSC CGL vacancies just before the final result to calculate the cutoff as per the final number of SSC CGL vacancies.

Q: Is the SSC CGL salary increased recently?

Yes, the candidates should note that the salary to all the employees serving in the SSC CGL posts/services is provided by the Government of India. On March 7, 2024, the Government of Indian increased the DA of the central government employees. As per the Government order, the DA in now increased to 50 % of the basic pay.

This hike in DA will be applicable to the TA component of the salary too. This hike in DA component will be applicable from January 1, 2024.

Q: Which is the best salary in the SSC CGL posts?

The candidates should note that the SSC CGL exam is conducted to recruit the candidates for the following posts:

Group B gazette
Group B non-gazette
Group C

The highest salary is notified for the SSC CGL AAO post which is central pay level 8 having the INR 47,600-1,51,100.

Q: When will the SSC CGL 2026 Application Form be available?

The Staff Selection Commission released the application form for the SSC CGL 2026 exam on May 21. The SSC CGL 2026 exam is expected to be conducted in August-September 2026. The last date to apply was June 25.

Q: What is the minimum educational qualification required to apply for the SSC CGL exam?

Candidates who possess a Bachelor's degree can apply for the SSC CGL exam. The Diploma holders are not eligible to apply for the exam. The candidates who are in the last year of their graduation can apply for the exam under the 'result awaited category' but they need to acquire their graduation degree before the last date of application which is considered as the cutoff date. There is no bar of minimum percentage in the Graduation exam. Candidates with any percentage can apply for the SSC CGL exam. The Commission provides a level playing field to all the candidates.

Q: Is the SSC CGL application fee refundable?

No, the SSC CGL application fee, once paid is non-refundable. The fee once paid cannot be refunded at any point in time. The Commission mentioned that the application fee will not be refunded even when the candidates withdraw their applications. The Commission does not refund the application fee under any condition. There is no provision provided for the refund of application fee. Such facility was provided by UPSC earlier under the application withdrawal scheme.

Q: I am already registered on the official website of SSC. Do I need to register again to apply for the SSC CGL exam?

No, if already registered, the candidates can skip the registration and apply directly for the SSC CGL exam by logging into their accounts. The SSC OTR is required to log in at ssc.gov.in. Candidates can apply online for various SSC exams with one registration number.

Q: What details are present in the SSC CGL vacancies PDF?

The SSC CGL vacancies PDF contains details such as year of exam, postcode, post name, department name, category names, age limit, etc. The department name is mentioned based on the requisition received from the department. The Commission also releases the vertical reservations apart from the category names such as the sub-divisions of PwD.