SSC CGL 2025 Salary: Check Post-wise Pay Scale, Allowances & Other Benefits

Exam On - 14 Oct '25

Updated on Oct 1, 2025 18:17 IST

By Rachit Kumar Saxena, Manager-Editorial

The Staff Selection Commission is the recruitment body for the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) posts. The candidates selected through the SSC CGL becomes the Central Government employees and the salary of these posts are governed by the Central Government rules. Recently, the Government of India announced the constitution of 8^th Pay Commission of India. The Union Government of India recently increase the Dearness Allowance (DA) to 58 % of the Basic Salary. In addition to that, the Government also announced 30 days bonus to its employees.

The Staff Selection Commission mention the basic salaries of all the CGL posts in the official SSC CGL notification. The candidates can calculate the SSC CGL in-hand salary through the calculations given here. The SSC CGL salary is provided by the concerned ministry under which the candidate is appointed. The SSC CGL salary is one of the best in the government service.

Table of content

SSC CGL Pay Levels 2025
SSC CGL Post-Wise Salary
SSC CGL Salary 2025: Other Allowances (HRA, TA, DA)
SSC CGL In Hand Salary - How to Calculate?
SSC CGL Salary 2025 FAQs

SSC CGL Pay Levels 2025

The Staff Selection Commission will conduct the SSC CGL exam to recruit candidates for the Group B and Group C services as mentioned in the official notification. The Commission will release the number of SSC CGL post list with the official notification. Most of the SSC CGL posts are clerical and salary works as the sole motivating factor for most of the candidates.

SSC CGL salary motivates the candidates to prepare for the exam. The government of India increased the other components of salary such as Dearness Allowance(DA) from time to time. SSC CGL salary makes this job more lucrative than any other job of this pay scale.

The salary of candidates will depend on the post for which they have been shortlisted. The salary would also depend on the city in which a candidate is posted. The candidates can see here the SSC CGL General Awareness questions with official answers.

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

The highest-paid post through the SSC CGL exam is the Assistant Audit Officer (AAO) with a salary range of INR 56,100 to 1,77,500. 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: Where can I get the comparison of the highest salary of SSC CGL with IBPS Clerk?

The SSC CGL salary is generally higher than the IBPS Clerk salary. The starting basic salary for an IBPS Clerk is INR 19,900, while for an SSC CGL employee, the starting salary ranges from INR 25,500 to INR 1,51,100, depending on the post and city classification. The SSC CGL salary structure includes various pay levels, such as Pay Level 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8, with different salary ranges and grade pays.

The highest post in SSC CGL is the Assistant Audit Officer (AAO) with a salary range of INR 56,100 - 1,77,500.

SSC CGL Post-Wise Salary

Another important aspect is the job-security. It is one of the most stable jobs available to candidates. Staff Selection Commission (SSC) conducts the SSC 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 CGL 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: Which post will pay the highest salary in SSC CGL?

The highest-paid post through the SSC CGL exam is the Assistant Audit Officer (AAO) under the Indian Audit and Accounts Department and the Comptroller and Auditor General of India. The starting salary for an AAO is around Rs. 47,600 to Rs. 1,51,100. This post offers a lucrative salary package compared to other positions available through the SSC CGL exam.

Recently, the Government of India increased the DA to 50 % of the basic salary.

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

SSC CGL Salary 2025: 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 salary to an employee is provided based on certain components such as Basic Pay, HRA, TA, DA and other allowances. The candidates should note that the Travelling Allowance (TA) is one of the important component of SSC CGL salary which is provided for the local transportation.

The Transport Allowance (TA) component in the SSC CGL salary varies based on the city of posting. For Group X cities, candidates are provided with Rs. 3,600 as transport allowance, while for other places, it is Rs. 1,800.

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.

With effect from January 1, 2025, the Dearness Allowance for the SSC CGL Posts is 55 % of their Basic Pay.

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SSC CGL In Hand Salary - How to Calculate?

The DA is calculated concerning the Basic Salary assigned for the SSC CGL post. 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. The SSC CGL salary is different 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.

Commonly asked questions

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.

Additionally, Excise Inspectors are entitled to various allowances and benefits such as Dearness Allowance (DA), Transport Allowance (TA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), petrol allowance, and limited mobile bill reimbursement, which contribute to their overall compensation package

Q: How do we calculate the SSC CGL salary?

To calculate the SSC CGL salary, you can use the following formula:
Total salary = Basic salary + Grade pay + HRA + TA + DA + Other allowances
The basic salary for different levels in SSC CGL is as follows:

Level 8: INR 47,600 to INR 1,51,100
Level 7: INR 44,900 to INR 1,42,400
Level 6: INR 35,400 to INR 1,12,400
Level 5: INR 29,200 to INR 92,300
Level 4: INR 25,500 to INR 81,100

The grade pay is also determined by the Commission based on the SSC CGL post level. For example, for Level 8, the grade pay is INR 4,800, and for Level 7, it is INR 4,600.

SSC CGL Salary 2025 FAQs

The candidates can see here important questions related to the SSC CGL salary in 2025.

Commonly asked questions

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

The difference between Dearness Allowance (DA) and Basic Pay in the SSC CGL salary is that DA is an additional component provided to employees to adjust for inflation and rising living costs, while the Basic Pay is the fixed amount that an employee receives as salary. Currently, the DA percentage for SSC CGL employees is 50 % of the Basic Pay.