Government & Defence Entrance Exam

The House Rent Allowance (HRA) in SSC CGL is a component of the salary that varies based on the city of posting. It is calculated as a percentage of the basic pay and ranges from 24% for X cities (most populated cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, and Pune) to 8% for Z cities (rural areas with a population of fewer than 5 lakhs). The HRA rates are as follows:

• X Cities: 24% of basic pay
• Y Cities: 16% of basic pay
• Z Cities: 8% of basic pay

These percentages are applied to the basic pay to determine the HRA amount for employees in different cities

The salary of a Custom Inspector appointed under the SSC CGL exam falls within the pay scale of Rs. 44,900 to Rs. 1,42,400 with a Grade Pay of Rs. 4600 as per pay level 7. This salary structure includes various allowances and benefits such as House Rent Allowance (HRA), Dearness Allowance (DA), Transport Allowance (TA), and other perks provided by the Central government, enhancing the overall compensation package for Custom Inspectors.

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.

The House Rent Allowance (HRA) component in the SSC CGL salary varies based on the city of posting. The HRA rates are as follows:

• X Cities: 24% of basic pay.
• Y Cities: 16% of basic pay.
• Z Cities: 8% of basic pay.

These percentages are applied to the basic pay to determine the HRA amount for employees in different cities.

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

The candidates can see below the SSC CGL salary in different cities for pay level 7:

The candidates can see below the Salary calculation for the Pay Level 8:

Pay-Level 8

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.