SSC CGL Salary 2025, Post wise and City wise Salary Structure

The Staff Selection Commission conducts the SSC CGL Exam to recruit eligible candidates for various Group B and Group C posts. Aspirants applying for the SSC CGL must have a clear understanding of the salary structure and job profile associated with different posts. As one of the most popular government exams, SSC CGL offers attractive pay, perks, and career growth. To get detailed insights into the roles, salary, allowances, and other benefits, candidates should refer to the article below.

SSC CGL Salary 2025

After the implementation of the 7th Pay Commission, the SSC CGL salary ranges from Rs.25,500 to Rs.1,51,000 (including perks), depending on the post and job profile. This competitive salary, along with job security, various allowances, and career growth opportunities, makes SSC CGL positions highly attractive to aspirants. The job offers not only financial stability but also prestige and long-term benefits, making it a preferred choice among youth. Candidates can refer to the detailed post-wise in-hand salary structure to understand the complete breakdown.

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SSC CGL Salary Structure - Post-wise

After the 7th pay commission, salaries for all posts will increase. The latest post-wise SSC CGL Salary structure is given below.

SSC CGL Post-wise Salary Structure
Posts
Group
Gross Salary
Pay Level (PL)
Assistant Section Officer (Central Secretariat Service)
B
41,003 – 46,183
Pay Level-7 (Rs 44900 to 142400)
Assistant (Central Vigilance Commission)
B
Assistant (Intelligence Bureau)
B
Assistant (Ministry of Railway)
B
Assistant(Ministry of External Affairs)
B
Assistant(AFHQ)
B
Assistant(Other Ministries/ Departments)
B
Inspector (Central Excise)CBEC
B
Inspector (Preventive Officer)CBEC
B
Inspector (Examiner)CBEC
B
Assistant Enforcement Officer(Directorate of Enforcement, Department of Revenue)
B
Assistant(Other Ministries/ Departments)
B
32,667 – 37,119
Pay Level-6 (Rs 35400 to 112400)
Sub Inspector(Central Bureau of Investigation)
B
Inspector of Posts(Department of Post)
B
Statistical Investigator Gr.II(Ministry of Statistics & Prog. Implementation)
B
Inspector(Central Bureau of Narcotics)
B
41,003 – 46,183
Sub InspectorNational Investigation Agency (NIA)
B
32,667 – 37,119
Inspector (Income Tax)CBDT
C
41,003 – 46,183
Auditor(Offices under CAG)
C
27,766 – 31,790
Pay Level-5 (Rs 29200 to 92300)
Auditor(Offices under CGDA)
C
Auditor(Offices under CGA & others)
C
Accountant /Junior Accountant(Offices under CGA)
C
Sr. Secretariat Assistant(Central Govt. Offices/Ministries other than CSCS cadres.)
C
24,446 – 28,180
Pay Level-4 (Rs 25500 to 81100)
Tax Assistant (CBDT)
C
Tax Assistant (CBEC)
C
Compiler(Registrar General of India)
C
Sub Inspector(Central Bureau of Narcotics)
C
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SSC CGL Salary Structure- City-wise

The 7th Pay Commission has proposed the following HRA which varies according to the type of city. Cities are classified into Class X, Y, and Z based on factors like population, cost of living, and urbanization.
Class
Percentage
Class X
HRA (Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, and Pune)
Class Y
Around 100 Towns (With a Population above 5 Lakhs)
Class Z
Rural Areas

SSC CGL Salary 2025 Deductions

There are also some deductions in the SSC CGL Salary like the NPS, PF, TDS, and other taxes as levied by the government. Candidates can check the details of the deductions in the table below.

Salary Head
Deductions
National Pension Scheme
10% on Basic Pay
Employee Provident Fund
Based on the employee’s Basic pay which is 12% of SSC CGL Salary (Basic Pay + Dearness Allowance).
TDS and other taxes like Education Cess will be deducted. Total Deduction = NPS+EPF+Tax (TDS)+Other deductions.
Gross Salary = Basic Pay + DA + TA + HRA
Inhand Salary  = Gross salary – Total Deduction

SSC CGL Salary Slip

For the convenience of the candidates, we have shared the SSC CGL Salary Slip below.

Note: The salary slip shared below is based on the salary withdrawn by an employee in 2022. There are certain revisions in the salary from time to time and the actual salary in 2025 may differ.

SSC CGL Salary - 7th Pay Commission (Grade-wise)

Candidates can check the Grade Pay-wise Salary of SSC CGL in the tables given below. Candidates can see how Travelling Allowance (TA), Dearness Allowance (DA), and House Rent Allowance (HRA) are calculated for different cities and what are the deductions from the salary.

SSC CGL Salary- Pay Scale 8

Pay Level of Posts
Pay Level-8
Payscale
Rs 47600 to 151100
Grade Pay
4800
Basic pay
Rs 47600
X Cities (24%)
11,424
Y Cities (16%)
7,616
Z Cities (8%)
3,808
DA (Current- 17%)
8,092
Travel Allowance
Cities- 3600, Other Places- 1800
X Cities
70,716
Y Cities
66,908
Z Cities
63,100

SSC CGL Salary - Pay Scale 7

Component
Amount (INR)
Basic Pay Scale
Rs 44900 to 142400
Grade Pay
4600
Basic pay
44900
HRA (X Cities) (24%)
10,776
HRA (Y Cities) (16%)
7,184
HRA (Z Cities) (8%)
3,592
DA (Current 17%)
7,633
Travel Allowance
Cities - 3,600, Other Places - 1,800
Gross Salary (X Cities)
66,909
Gross Salary (Y Cities)
63,317
Gross Salary (Z Cities)
57,925

SSC CGL Salary - Pay Scale 6

Component
Amount (INR)
Pay Scale
Rs 35400 to 112400
Basic Pay
35400
Grade Pay
4200
HRA (X Cities) (24%)
8,496
HRA (Y Cities) (16%)
5,664
HRA (Z Cities) (8%)
2,832
DA (Current 17%)
6,018
Travel Allowance
Cities - 3,600, Other Places - 1,800
Gross Salary (X Cities)
53,514
Gross Salary (Y Cities)
50,682
Gross Salary (Z Cities)
46,050

SSC CGL Salary- Pay Scale 5

Component
Amount (INR)
Basic Pay
Rs 29200 to 92300, Grade Pay: 2800
HRA (X Cities) (24%)
7,008
HRA (Y Cities) (16%)
4,672
HRA (Z Cities) (8%)
2,336
DA (Current 17%)
4,964
Travel Allowance
Cities - 3,600, Other Places - 1,800
Gross Salary (X Cities)
44,772
Gross Salary (Y Cities)
42,436
Gross Salary (Z Cities)
38,300

SSC CGL Salary- Pay Scale 4

Component
Amount (INR)
Basic Pay
Rs 25500 to 81100, Grade Pay: 2400
HRA (X Cities) (24%)
6,120
HRA (Y Cities) (16%)
4,080
HRA (Z Cities) (8%)
2,040
DA (Current 17%)
4335
Travel Allowance
Cities - 3,600, Other Places - 1,800
DA on TA
50% of TA
Gross Salary (X Cities)
39,555
Gross Salary (Y Cities)
37,515
Gross Salary (Z Cities)
33,675

SSC CGL Job Profile

The candidates need to realize whether they are an impeccable fit for the job or not. As mentioned, it is a good opportunity to get an entry-level job in the government sector. The role of various Group B & C Posts includes the following:

SSC CGL Allowances & Perks

SSC CGL Job Profile
Posts
Job Profile
Assistant Section Officer
It is a desk job and the lowest post in the Central Secretariat Services
Assistant
Different clerical responsibilities in different departments. Compiling files, and reports, keeping track of ongoing cases, etc.
Inspector of Income Tax
Assessing Income Tax payable by people or companies. Managing TDS and refund claim
Inspector (Central Excise)
Checking if there is any invasion of excise duty, preventing smuggling & assisting raid teams
Assistant Enforcement Officer
Preventing forgery and money laundering
Sub Inspector
Gather information and make enquiry and investigations
Inspector
Illegal manufacture and transport of opium
Junior Statistical Officer
Assisting the Statistical Officer in drafting documents, data entry and tabulation
Statistical Investigator Grade-II
Drafting Documents, preparing survey reports, editing and compiling existing data
Auditor
Audit expense details of the State Departments
Accountant/ Junior Accountant
Passing of various bills, salary allowances, office expenses, pension-related issues
Senior Secretariat Assistant/ Upper Division Clerks
Clerical level post. Requires employees to maintain files & data entry
Tax Assistant
Access, modify, and verify tax of individual or business
Upper Division Clerks
Maintain files, financial documents, and accounts
  1. House Rent Allowance: The 7th Pay Commission has finalized the rate of HRA, which varies depending on the classification of cities proposed by the government. The detailed HRA is mentioned below.
  2. Travelling Allowance: The selected candidates for group X cities will be provided with Rs 3600 transport allowances while the other two will be given a Rs 1800 travelling allowance for their travelling to cities.
  3. Medical Allowance: The reimbursement of all medical expenses of the treatment to the government employee or their family will be done by the government.
  4. Special Security Allowance: If the candidate works for some special organization, such as CBI, IB, or any Security agency he will be given an extra 20% of Basic Pay as Special Security Allowance (SSA) in their gross pay.
  5. Pension: During old age, a handsome amount will be provided for your expenses, and a part of this will be deducted from your salary every month.