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SSC CGL Salary 2025 For All Posts, In Hand Salary

The Staff Selection Commission released the SSC CGL Salary 2025 details along with the SSC CGL 2025 Notification. Based on last year's notification, the SSC CGL salary structure states that candidates selected through the SSC CGL Examination will receive a basic salary ranging from Rs. 25,500 to Rs. 1,42,400, as per the structure set by the Central Government of India.

In this blog, we will provide the SSC CGL salary details, including salary structure, in-hand salary, post-wise pay scale, additional benefits, and others.


SSC CGL Salary
 

Candidates preparing for the SSC CGL 2025 Examination should take note of the following, in addition to their SSC CGL salary, which includes DA which gets revised every six months, they will also receive grade pay and other benefits based on their position.

  • DA Increase: Raised to 53% of basic pay from 1st July 2024.
  • Pay Structure: As per the 7th CPC.
  • Salary Inclusion: Effective from July 2024 salary.
  • Additional Benefit: Added to the basic salary.

 

SSC CGL Pay Level 2025

 

The salary structure of SSC CGL varies from 25,500 to 1,42,400. In addition to the basic pay, the SSC CGL post also offers allowances in the form of a dearness allowance, HRA, travel allowance, Grade Pay, and more.

Pay LevelsPay Scale
425,500-81,100
529,200-92,300
635400-1,12,400
744,900-1,42,400

 

SSC CGL Salary Structure

 

The SSC CGL structure for different SSC CGL posts varies because the Grade Pay, DA, and HRA are different based on their basic pay. The approximate monthly take-home salary details are provided in the table below.

SSC CGL Salary Per Month For Level 6 and Level 7

The SSC CGL in-hand salary varies based on various factors. The details of the Level 6 and Level 7 SSC CGL salary per month are as follows:

SSC CGL Pay LevelLevel 7Level 6
Salary RangeRs 44,900 to 1,42,400Rs 35,400 to 1,12,400
Grade PayRs. 4600Rs. 4,200
Basic PayRs. 44,900Rs. 35,400
DA (53% Of Basic Pay)Rs. 23,797Rs. 18,762
HRA (X-30%; Y-20%; Z-10% of Basic Pay)Rs. 13,470 to Rs. 4,490Rs. 10,620 to Rs. 3,540
Travel Allowances (Approx)Rs. 5400 – 1800Rs. 5400 – 1800
Govt Contribution to NPS (14% of Basic Pay + DA)Rs. 9,618Rs. 7,583
Gross SalaryRs. 97,185 – 84,605Rs. 77,765 – 67,085
NPS (10% of Basic + DA )Rs. -6,870Rs. -5310
CGHSRs. -650Rs. -450
CGEGISRs. -60Rs. -60
Approx In Hand SalaryRs. 79,987 – 67,407Rs. 64,362 – 53,682

SSC CGL Salary Per Month For Level 4 and Level 5

The SSC CGL in-hand salary varies based on various factors. The details of the Level 4 and Level 5 SSC CGL salary per month are as follows:

SSC CGL Pay LevelLevel 5Level 4
Salary RangeRs 29,200 to 92,300Rs 25,500 to 81,100
Grade PayRs. 2,800Rs. 2,400
Basic PayRs. 29,200Rs. 25,500
DA (53% Of Basic Pay)Rs. 15,476Rs. 13,356
HRA (X-30%; Y-20%; Z-10% of Basic Pay)Rs. 8,760 to Rs. 2,920Rs. 7,650 to Rs. 2,550
Travel Allowances (Approx)Rs. 5400 – 1800Rs. 5400 – 1800
Govt Contribution to NPS (14% of Basic Pay + DA)Rs. 6,255Rs. 5,440
Gross SalaryRs. 65,091 – 55,651Rs. 57,346 – 48,646
NPS (10% of Basic + DA )Rs. -4380Rs. -3825
CGHSRs. -250Rs. -250
CGEGISRs. -30Rs. -30
Approx In Hand SalaryRs. 54,176 – 44,736Rs. 47,801 – 39,101

 

SSC CGL Classification of Cities For HRA Benefits

 

HRA for the various SSC CGL posts will vary according to the types of cities thus affecting the salary of SSC CGL jobs. Cities are classified into Class X, Y, and Z based on various factors like cost of living, population, cost of living, and the level of urbanization. 

City TypeName of the City
Class X
(30%)
Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Pune
Class Y
(20%)
A: Agra, Ajmer, Aligarh, Allahabad, Amravati, Amritsar, Asansol, Aurangabad; B: Bareilly, Belgaum, Bhavnagar, Bhiwandi, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Bikaner, Bokaro Steel City; C: Chandigarh, Coimbatore, Cuttack; D: Dehradun, Dhanbad, Durg-Bhilai Nagar, Durgapur; E: Erode; F: Faridabad, Firozabad; G: Ghaziabad, Gorakhpur, Gulbarga, Guntur, Gurgaon, Guwahati, Gwalior; H: Hubli-Dharwad; I: Indore; J: Jabalpur, Jaipur, Jalandhar, Jammu, Jamnagar, Jamshedpur, Jhansi, Jodhpur; K: Kannur, Kanpur, Kakinada, Kochi, Kottayam, Kolhapur, Kollam, Kota, Kozhikode, Kurnool; L: Lucknow, Ludhiana; M: Madurai, Malappuram, Malegaon, Mangalore, Meerut, Moradabad, Mysore; N: Nagpur, Nashik, Nellore, Noida; P: Patna, Pondicherry, Palakkad; R: Raipur, Rajkot, Rajahmundry, Ranchi, Rourkela; S: Salem, Sangli, Siliguri, Solapur, Srinagar, Surat; T: Thiruvananthapuram, Thrissur, Tiruchirappalli, Tiruppur; U: Ujjain; V: Vadodara, Varanasi, Vasai-Virar City, Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam; W: Warangal
Class ZAll other cities

 

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SSC CGL Post Wise Pay Level 2025

 

The details of the various pay scales according to the posts are as follows:

Name of PostClassification of PostPay Level
Assistant Section OfficerGroup "B"Pay Level-7 (₹ 44900 to 142400)
Assistant / Assistant Section OfficerGroup "B"Pay Level-7 (₹ 44900 to 142400)
Inspector of Income TaxGroup "C"Pay Level-7 (₹ 44900 to 142400)
Inspector, (Central Excise)Group "B"Pay Level-7 (₹ 44900 to 142400)
Inspector (Preventive Officer)Group "B"Pay Level-7 (₹ 44900 to 142400)
Inspector (Examiner)Group "B"Pay Level-7 (₹ 44900 to 142400)
Assistant Enforcement OfficerGroup "B"Pay Level-7 (₹ 44900 to 142400)
Sub InspectorGroup "B"Pay Level-7 (₹ 44900 to 142400)
Inspector PostsGroup "B"Pay Level-7 (₹ 44900 to 142400)
InspectorGroup "B"Pay Level-7 (₹ 44900 to 142400)
Assistant / Assistant Section OfficerGroup "B"Pay Level-6 (₹ 35400 to 112400)
Executive AssistantGroup "B"Pay Level-6 (₹ 35400 to 112400)
Research AssistantGroup "B"Pay Level-6 (₹ 35400 to 112400)
Divisional AccountantGroup "B"Pay Level-6 (₹ 35400 to 112400)
Sub InspectorGroup "B"Pay Level-6 (₹ 35400 to 112400)
Sub-Inspector/ Junior Intelligence OfficerGroup "B"Pay Level-6 (₹ 35400 to 112400)
Junior Statistical OfficerGroup "B"Pay Level-6 (₹ 35400 to 112400)
AuditorGroup "C"Pay Level-5 (₹ 29200 to 92300)
AccountantGroup "C"Pay Level-5 (₹ 29200 to 92300)
Accountant/ Junior AccountantGroup "C"Pay Level-5 (₹ 29200 to 92300)
Postal Assistant/ Sorting AssistantGroup "C"Pay Level-4 (₹ 25500 to 81100)
Senior Secretariat Assistant/ Upper Division ClerksGroup "C"Pay Level-4 (₹ 25500 to 81100)
Senior Administrative AssistantGroup "C"Pay Level-4 (₹ 25500 to 81100)
Tax AssistantGroup "C"Pay Level-4 (₹ 25500 to 81100)
Sub-InspectorGroup "C"Pay Level-4 (₹ 25500 to 81100)

 

SSC CGL Grade Pay

 

The SSC CGL Grade Pay varies post wise, the details of the SSC CGL 2025 grade pay are as follows:

Pay LevelsGrade Pay
42,400
52,800
64,200
74,600

 

How to Calculate the SSC CGL 2025 Post Wise Salary?

 

Calculating the SSC CGL salary is important for candidates who want to understand their earnings in various government positions. The salary varies by post and city of posting.

StepsDescription
1. Know the Basic PayFind out the basic pay for your post.
Basic pay varies by pay level:
Level-4: Rs. 25,500
Level-5: Rs. 29,200
Level-6: Rs. 35,400
Level-7: Rs. 44,900
2. Calculate AllowancesVarious allowances are provided
Dearness Allowance (DA): 53% of basic pay
House Rent Allowance (HRA): 30% for X Categories, 20% for Y Categories, 10% for Z Categories
Transport Allowance (TA): Rs. 5,400 or Rs. 1,800 based on pay level
3. Add Travel AllowancesInclude travel allowances and any government contributions.
4. Calculate Gross SalaryAdd all these amounts to get your gross salary.
5. Deduct ContributionsSubtract the National Pension System (NPS) {both Self-paid and government contribution}, Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS), and Central Government Employees Group Insurance Scheme (CGEGIS) from your gross salary. Note that these contributions do not count towards your in-hand salary.
6. Get Net In-Hand SalaryThe amount left after deductions is your net in-hand salary.

 

What is the SSC CGL Increment Per Year?

 

The following amount can be the post-wise increment in the SSC CGL salary every year based on the revision of DA.

DA Hike PercentageFrequencyAmount
1% OrAt the end of every 6 months₹500
2%At the end of every 6 months₹1000

 

SSC CGL Perks and Allowances

 

Apart from the basic salary, the candidates also receive certain benefits and allowances. The list of such allowances is as follows:

  • Dearness Allowance (DA): 53% of basic pay as per the latest update.
  • House Rent Allowance (HRA): 10% to 30% based on posting location.
  • Transport Allowance: Given to all employees, regardless of location.
  • Gratuity: Paid after 5 years of service in the same organization.
  • Leave Travel Concession (LTC): Allows travel within or outside India for refreshment.
  • National Pension Benefit: Automatic NPS enrollment, with a portion of salary contributed.
  • Medical Facilities: Government-covered medical expenses under medical schemes.
  • Paid Leave: Includes paid leave benefits, making government jobs attractive.

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