SSC CGL 2024 Salary: Check Post-wise Pay Scale, Allowances & Other Benefits

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.

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.

The Central Government increases the Dearness Allowance from time to time for its employees. Recently, the Government of India increased the DA to 50 % of the basic salary.

The SSC CGL AAO (Assistant Audit Officer) salary is as follows:

The SSC CGL AAO salary ranges from INR 47,600 to INR 1,51,100 per month, based on the pay level and city of posting. The approximate gross SSC CGL AAO salary at pay level 8 is INR 63,100 to INR 70,716 per month, depending on the city of posting.

Please note that the SSC CGL salary is not the same for all candidates, as it varies based on the post and city of posting. The SSC CGL AAO salary is the highest among all the SSC CGL posts, followed by the Assistant Audit Officer (Non-Ministerial) post.

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The SSC CGL posts cover various pay levels, each with its salary range. Here is a summary of the pay levels covered under the SSC CGL posts:

• Pay Level 8: Salary range from Rs. 47,600 to Rs. 1,51,100
• Pay Level 7: Salary range from Rs. 44,900 to Rs. 1,42,400
• Pay Level 6: Salary range from Rs. 35,400 to Rs. 1,12,400
• Pay Level 5: Salary range from Rs. 29,200 to Rs. 92,300
• Pay Level 4: Salary range from Rs. 25,500 to Rs. 81,100

These pay levels determine the basic pay and salary structure for different SSC CGL posts based on the grade pay and other allowances.

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.

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.

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 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 Central Government of India increases from time to time because of the increase in Dearness Allowance (DA). Recently the government of India increased the DA to employee to 50 % of the basic pay. This allowance is provided to compensate for the inflation and rising cost of living.

The Dearness Allowance (DA) is linked to the Consumer Price Index (CPI). DA is a cash allowance paid to employees and pensioners by the government. It is a percentage of the basic salary and is directly related to the cost of living.

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 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 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

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.

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.

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.