{"id":89589,"date":"2025-05-23T15:37:38","date_gmt":"2025-05-23T10:07:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/?p=89589"},"modified":"2025-05-23T15:40:56","modified_gmt":"2025-05-23T10:10:56","slug":"ssc-cgl-aso-vs-ssc-cgl-jso","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ssc-cgl-aso-vs-ssc-cgl-jso\/","title":{"rendered":"SSC CGL ASO vs SSC CGL JSO, Which is a Better Job?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_77 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of content<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ssc-cgl-aso-vs-ssc-cgl-jso\/#SSC_CGL_ASO_Vs_SSC_CGL_JSO\" >SSC CGL ASO Vs SSC CGL JSO<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ssc-cgl-aso-vs-ssc-cgl-jso\/#SSC_CGL_ASO_vs_SSC_CGL_JSO_Eligibility_Criteria\" >SSC CGL ASO vs SSC CGL JSO Eligibility Criteria<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ssc-cgl-aso-vs-ssc-cgl-jso\/#SSC_CGL_ASO_vs_SSC_CGL_JSO_Vacancies\" >SSC CGL ASO vs SSC CGL JSO Vacancies<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ssc-cgl-aso-vs-ssc-cgl-jso\/#SSC_CGL_ASO_vs_SSC_CGL_JSO_Salary\" >SSC CGL ASO vs SSC CGL JSO Salary<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ssc-cgl-aso-vs-ssc-cgl-jso\/#SSC_CGL_ASO_vs_SSC_CGL_JSO_Powers_Responsibilities\" >SSC CGL ASO vs SSC CGL JSO, Powers &amp; Responsibilities<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ssc-cgl-aso-vs-ssc-cgl-jso\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) offers one of the most prominent posts through the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Exam. One of the most common occupations in the Central Secretariat Service is Assistant Section Officer (ASO), formerly known as Assistant (CSS). CSS is the backbone of administrative operations in India&#8217;s central government, providing permanent bureaucracy and functionary workers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SSC_CGL_ASO_Vs_SSC_CGL_JSO\"><\/span>SSC CGL ASO Vs SSC CGL JSO<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The role of Statistical Investigator is one of the various positions available through the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ssc-cgl-notification\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SSC CGL Exam 2025<\/a> (Grade II). Candidates who are chosen for Statistical Investigator (Grade II) will be assigned to Group &#8216;B&#8217; as Junior Statistical Officers (JSO). They will be assigned to the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation&#8217;s Subordinate Statistical Service (SSS) Cadre. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Aspirants taking the SSC CGL Exam should be aware of the various <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ssc-cgl-posts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SSC CGL Posts<\/a>, their tasks and responsibilities, as well as the detailed job description for the post they want. Employees of the SSC CGL are compensated differently depending on their roles. A comparison of SSC CGL ASO vs SSC CGL JSO positions is presented below.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ssc-typing-test\/?\">Attempt SSC CGL Typing test for free<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SSC_CGL_ASO_vs_SSC_CGL_JSO_Eligibility_Criteria\"><\/span><strong>SSC CGL ASO vs SSC CGL JSO Eligibility<\/strong> Criteria<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When preparing for the SSC CGL exam, candidates often compare the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ssc-cgl-eligibility\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> SSC CGL Eligibility <\/a>criteria for different posts to determine which positions they qualify for. Two such popular posts under SSC CGL are Assistant Section Officer (ASO) and Junior Statistical Officer (JSO). While both offer prestigious career opportunities in various ministries and departments, their eligibility requirements particularly in terms of age and educational qualifications differ. The table below provides a detailed comparison of the SSC CGL ASO vs SSC CGL JSO eligibility criteria to help aspirants make an informed decision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><\/td><td><strong>Assistant Section Officer(ASO)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Junior Statistical Officers (JSO)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Nationality<\/strong><\/td><td><br>A candidate must be either;&nbsp;<br>a citizen of India, or<br>a subject of Nepal, or<br>a subject of Bhutan, or<br>a Tibetan refugee who came over to India, before the 1st of January 1962 to permanently settle in India, or<br>a person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African Countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania (Formerly Tanganyika and Zanzibar), Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia, and Vietnam intending to permanently settle in India.<\/td><td>A candidate must be either;&nbsp;<br>a citizen of India, or<br>a subject of Nepal, or<br>a subject of Bhutan, or<br>a Tibetan refugee who came over to India, before the 1st of January 1962 to permanently settle in India, or<br>a person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African Countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania (Formerly Tanganyika and Zanzibar), Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia, and Vietnam intending to permanently settle in India.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Age<\/strong><\/td><td><br>20-30 years However, according to the official notice, there is an age relaxation.<\/td><td>Not exceeding 30 years. However, according to the official notice, there is an age relaxation.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Age Relaxation<\/strong><\/td><td><br>The following are the permissible higher age limits, as well as the category codes for claiming age relaxation as of the reckoning date:<br>3 years for OBC,&nbsp;<br>5 years for SC\/ST<br>10 years PwD Gen<br>PwD plus OBC 13 years, PwD plus SC\/ST 15 years<br>Ex-Servicemen 3 years after military service have been deducted from the actual age on the closure date<br>Defense personnel who are handicapped while on duty during wars with a foreign country or in a troubled region are freed after three years<br>8 years of defence personnel who have been incapacitated in action during conflicts with a foreign nation or in a troubled region and have been freed as a result (SC\/ ST)<\/td><td><br>The following are the permissible higher age limits, as well as the category codes for claiming age relaxation as of the reckoning date:<br>The following are the permissible higher age limits, as well as the category codes for claiming age relaxation as of the reckoning date:<br>3 years for OBC,&nbsp;<br>5 years for SC\/ST<br>10 years PwD Gen<br>PwD plus OBC 13 years, PwD plus SC\/ST 15 years<br>Ex-Servicemen 3 years after military service have been deducted from the actual age on the closure date<br>Defense personnel who are handicapped while on duty during wars with a foreign country or in a troubled region are freed after three years<br>8 years of defense personnel who have been incapacitated in action during conflicts with a foreign nation or in a troubled region and have been freed as a result (SC\/ ST)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Educational Qualification<\/strong><\/td><td>Bachelor&#8217;s degree or equivalent in any area from a recognized university<\/td><td><br>Applicants must hold a Bachelor&#8217;s degree from a recognized university or institute, with a minimum of 60% in mathematics in the Higher Secondary Examination, or any bachelor&#8217;s degree with statistics as one of the disciplines.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ssc-cgl-previous-year-papers\/\"><strong>Download SSC CGL Previous Year Papers PDF for free<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SSC_CGL_ASO_vs_SSC_CGL_JSO_Vacancies\"><\/span><strong>SSC CGL ASO vs SSC CGL JSO Vacanc<\/strong>ies<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>From 2014 forward, the following table shows the total number of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ssc-cgl-vacancy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SSC CGL Vacancies<\/a> available for various categories in the SSC CGL Exam. Before applying for the SSC CGL 2025, candidates should look at the table below to see the average vacancy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Year<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Vacancy<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Download Link<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2024 -25<\/td><td>18,236<\/td><td><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/download.oliveboard.in\/pdf\/SSC-CGL-Final-Vacancy-2024-25.pdf?ref=examinfo-ssc-cgl-vacancy\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download PDF<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2023<\/td><td>7,859<\/td><td><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/download.oliveboard.in\/pdf\/SSC-CGL-2023-Final-Vacancy.pdf?ref=examinfo-ssc-cgl-vacancy\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download PDF<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2022<\/td><td>36,001<\/td><td><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/download.oliveboard.in\/pdf\/SSC-CGL-2022-Vcancy.pdf?ref=examinfo-ssc-cgl-vacancy\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download PDF<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2021<\/td><td>7,621<\/td><td><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/download.oliveboard.in\/pdf\/SSC-CGL-2021-Vacancy.pdf?ref=examinfo-ssc-cgl-vacancy\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download PDF<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2020<\/td><td>7,108<\/td><td><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/download.oliveboard.in\/pdf\/SSC-CGL-2020-Vacancy.pdf?ref=examinfo-ssc-cgl-vacancy\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download PDF<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2019<\/td><td>8,428<\/td><td><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/download.oliveboard.in\/pdf\/SSC-CGL-2019-Vacancy.pdf?ref=examinfo-ssc-cgl-vacancy\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download PDF<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2018<\/td><td>12,613<\/td><td><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/download.oliveboard.in\/pdf\/SSC-CGL-2018-Vacancy.pdf?ref=examinfo-ssc-cgl-vacancy\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download PDF<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2017<\/td><td>8,121<\/td><td><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/download.oliveboard.in\/pdf\/SSC-CGL-2017-Vacancy.pdf?ref=examinfo-ssc-cgl-vacancy\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download PDF<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2016<\/td><td>10,661<\/td><td><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/download.oliveboard.in\/pdf\/ssc-cgl-final-vacancy-2016.pdf?ref=examinfo-ssc-cgl-vacancy\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download PDF<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2015<\/td><td>8,561<\/td><td><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/download.oliveboard.in\/pdf\/SSC-CGL-2015-Vacancy.pdf?ref=examinfo-ssc-cgl-vacancy\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download PDF<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2014<\/td><td>17,166<\/td><td><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/download.oliveboard.in\/pdf\/ssc-cgl-final-vacancy-2014.pdf?ref=examinfo-ssc-cgl-vacancy\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download PDF<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SSC_CGL_ASO_vs_SSC_CGL_JSO_Salary\"><\/span><strong>SSC CGL ASO vs SSC CGL JSO Salary<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ssc-cgl-salary\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SSC CGL Salary<\/a> scale for an Assistant Section Officer in several departments is shown in the table below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>DEPARTMENT\/MINISTRY<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>PAY BAND<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>PAY GRADE<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Intelligence Bureau (IB)<\/td><td>Rs.9300- Rs.34800<\/td><td>Rs.4600<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Central Secretariat Service (CSS)<\/td><td>Rs.9300- Rs.34800<\/td><td>Rs.4600<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ministry of Railway<\/td><td>Rs.9300- Rs.34800<\/td><td>Rs.4600<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ministry of External Affairs<\/td><td>Rs.9300- Rs.34800<\/td><td>Rs.4600<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Other Organizations\/Departments\/Ministries<\/td><td>Rs.9300- Rs.34800<\/td><td>Rs.4600<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Armed Forces Headquarters (AFHQ)<\/td><td>Rs.9300- Rs.34800<\/td><td>Rs.4600<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The job&#8217;s greatest benefit is the ease with which it may be completed. Workplace stress is manageable, and you get numerous vacation days. Furthermore, the working hours are convenient. You will work a set shift from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. There are no prospects of a move because the headquarters are in Delhi. You will only be assigned to the capital.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Aside from a competitive salary, an Assistant Section Officer in one of the aforementioned departments is also entitled to the following benefits:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>ALLOWANCES BASIC<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>CATEGORY X<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>CATEGORY Y<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>CATEGORY Z<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Basic<\/td><td>44900<\/td><td>44900<\/td><td>44900<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Dearness Allowance<\/td><td>13919<\/td><td>13919<\/td><td>13919<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Transport Allowance<\/td><td>3600<\/td><td>1800<\/td><td>1800<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>House Rent Allowance<\/td><td>10776<\/td><td>7184<\/td><td>3592<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>NPS<\/td><td>4490<\/td><td>4490<\/td><td>4490<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Gross salary<\/td><td>73195<\/td><td>67803<\/td><td>64211<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>CGEGIS<\/td><td>2500<\/td><td>2500<\/td><td>2500<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>CGHS<\/td><td>325<\/td><td>325<\/td><td>325<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Deductions<\/td><td>7315<\/td><td>7315<\/td><td>7315<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>In-hand salary<\/td><td>65880<\/td><td>60488<\/td><td>56896<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The salary scale for an SSC CGL Assistant Accounts Officer (AAO) are shown in the table below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>All numbers in INR<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>X class cities<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Y class cities(Higher TA)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Y class cities<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Z class cities<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Basic salary<\/td><td>47,600\/-<\/td><td>47,600\/-<\/td><td>47,600\/-<\/td><td>47,600\/-<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>HRA<\/td><td>11,424\/-<\/td><td>7616\/-<\/td><td>7616\/-<\/td><td>3808\/-<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>DA (31%)<\/td><td>14756\/-<\/td><td>14756\/-<\/td><td>14756\/-<\/td><td>14756\/-<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>TA<\/td><td>4212\/-<\/td><td>4212\/-<\/td><td>2106\/-<\/td><td>2106\/-<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Gross salary<\/td><td>77,992\/-<\/td><td>74184\/-<\/td><td>72078\/-<\/td><td>68270\/-<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>DeductionsNPS<\/td><td>5570\/-<\/td><td>5570\/-<\/td><td>5570\/-<\/td><td>5570\/-<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Income tax<\/td><td>4000\/-<\/td><td>4000\/-<\/td><td>4000\/-<\/td><td>4000\/-<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Professional tax<\/td><td>200\/-<\/td><td>200\/-<\/td><td>200\/-<\/td><td>200\/-<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>CGEGIS<\/td><td>60\/-<\/td><td>60\/-<\/td><td>60\/-<\/td><td>60\/-<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Total deductions<\/td><td>9830\/-<\/td><td>9830\/-<\/td><td>9830\/-<\/td><td>9830\/-<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>In-hand salary<\/td><td>68162\/-<\/td><td>64354\/-<\/td><td>62248\/-<\/td><td>58440\/-<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The following is a pay breakdown for a Junior Statistical Officers. Applicants who are studying for the exam should go through the information to have a better understanding of the job description and compensation given.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The candidates applying for the posts with pay-level 6 must check the breakdown here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>SSC CGL JSO Salary Components<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Details<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Pay Scale<\/strong><\/td><td>\u20b935,400 to \u20b91,12,400<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Grade Pay<\/strong><\/td><td>\u20b94,200<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Basic Pay<\/strong><\/td><td>\u20b935,400<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>House Rent Allowance (HRA)<\/strong><\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&#8211; X Cities (24%)<\/td><td>\u20b98,496<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&#8211; Y Cities (16%)<\/td><td>\u20b95,664<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&#8211; Z Cities (8%)<\/td><td>\u20b92,832<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Dearness Allowance (DA @ 31%)<\/strong><\/td><td>\u20b910,974<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Travel Allowance (TA)<\/strong><\/td><td>Cities: \u20b93,600Other Places: \u20b91,800<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Gross Salary (Approx.)<\/strong><\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&#8211; X Cities<\/td><td>\u20b958,470<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&#8211; Y Cities<\/td><td>\u20b955,638<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&#8211; Z Cities<\/td><td>\u20b951,006<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SSC_CGL_ASO_vs_SSC_CGL_JSO_Powers_Responsibilities\"><\/span><strong>SSC CGL ASO vs SSC CGL JSO, Powers &amp; Responsibilities<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Both the Assistant Section Officer (ASO) and Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) posts under SSC CGL offer unique roles and responsibilities in the Central Government. Understanding their key duties helps aspirants decide which post aligns with their skills and interests. 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In the SSC, JSO is a technical post. It entails completing a series of examinations offered only to students in particular disciplines. As a result, one could expect a salary advantage, but JSO&#8217;s current GP is 4200, which is level -6.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1641361772910\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q.2 What does an Assistant Section Officer(ASO) do?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Ans. The primary responsibilities of an ASO in CSS include clerical tasks such as filing and preparing reports, routine notes, and composing and submitting letters to higher authorities.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1641361792220\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q.3 Is it a decent job to work for SSC CGL ASO?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Ans. It is the backbone of administrative operations in India&#8217;s Central Government, providing permanent bureaucracy and functionary workers. 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