SSC CHSL Salary 2026, Post-Wise Salary Structure, Job Profile

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SSC CHSL Salary 2026 includes basic pay between ₹19,900 and ₹29,200 depending on the post and Pay Level. LDC and JSA are placed in Pay Level 2 with basic pay of ₹19,900 while DEO and DEO Grade A posts are placed in Pay Level 4 or Level 5 with starting basic pay of ₹25,500 or ₹29,200.

The salary also includes Basic Pay, Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA) and Transport Allowance (TA) and the final in-hand salary depends on the post, city of posting and applicable deductions.

Along with salary, SSC CHSL employees get government service benefits and promotion opportunities. Interested candidates can read below for more details.

SSC CHSL Salary 2026

The SSC CHSL exam is conducted to select eligible candidates for 10+2 Level posts and salary is determined by the job location and rules of the government.

The salary for SSC CHSL 2026 ranges from ₹19,900 to ₹81,100 depending upon the post and the pay level. Apart from the basic pay, the employees are provided Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance (TA), medical facilities, pension benefits and annual increments.

Post	Pay Level	Pay Scale
LDC / JSA	Level 2	₹19,900 – ₹63,200
DEO (Grade A)	Level 4	₹25,500 – ₹81,100
DEO	Level 5	₹29,200 – ₹92,300

SSC CHSL Salary: Overview

Particulars	Details
Conducting Authority	Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
Exam Name	SSC CHSL 2026
Posts	LDC, JSA, PA, SA, DEO
Pay Commission	7th CPC
Salary Range	₹19,900 to ₹81,100
Pay Levels	Level 2, Level 4, Level 5
In-Hand Salary	₹25,000 to ₹42,000 (Approx.)
Allowances	DA, HRA, TA, Medical Benefits, Pension

SSC CHSL JSA/LDC Salary 2026: City-wise

The JSA/LDC appointed candidates will be paid the salary based on the city where they have been posted. SSC has categorized the cities into three categories.

X= cities with a population of more than 50 lakhs
Y= Population within 5 to 50 lakhs
Z= Population less than 5 lakhs

Criteria	City X	City Y	City Z
Pay Scale	Rs. 5200 – 20200	Rs. 5200 – 20200	Rs. 5200 – 20200
Grade Pay	Rs. 1900	Rs. 1900	Rs. 1900
Basic Pay	Rs. 19,900	Rs. 19,900	Rs. 19,900
HRA	24% = Rs. 4776	16% = Rs. 3184	8% = Rs. 1592
DA (17%)	Rs. 3383	Rs. 3383	Rs. 3383
Travel Allowance	Rs. 3600	Rs. 1800	Rs. 1800
Gross Salary (Approx.)	Rs. 31,659	Rs. 28,267	Rs. 26,675
Deductions (Approx.)	Rs. 2500	Rs. 2500	Rs. 2500
In-Hand Salary (Approx.)	Rs. 29,159	Rs. 25,767	Rs. 24,175

SSC CHSL DEO Salary 2026: City-wise

The city-wise salary structure for the post of Data Entry Operator is tabulated below.

Criteria	City X	City Y	City Z
Pay Scale	Rs. 5,200 – 20,200	Rs. 5,200 – 20,200	Rs. 5,200 – 20,200
Grade Pay	Rs. 2400	Rs. 2400	Rs. 2400
Basic Pay	Rs. 25,500	Rs. 25,500	Rs. 25,500
HRA	24% = Rs. 6,120	16% = Rs. 4,080	8% = Rs. 2,040
DA (17%)	Rs. 4,335	Rs. 4,335	Rs. 4,335
Travel Allowance	Rs. 3,600	Rs. 1,800	Rs. 1,800
Gross Salary (Approx.)	Rs. 39,555	Rs. 35,715	Rs. 33,675
Deductions (Approx.)	Rs. 3,000	Rs. 3,000	Rs. 3,000
In-Hand Salary (Approx.)	Rs. 36,555	Rs. 32,715	Rs. 30,675

SSC CHSL 2026 In-hand Salary

The in-hand salary of SSC CHSL posts varies depending on the job role and city of posting. For LDC/JSA posts, the approximate in-hand salary ranges from Rs. 24,175 to Rs. 29,159, while for DEO/PA/SA posts, it ranges from Rs. 30,675 to Rs. 36,555.

The variation is due to different rates of House Rent Allowance (HRA) based on the city category (X, Y, Z). After standard deductions, the final in-hand salary remains attractive, especially for 10+2 qualified candidates looking for a stable government job with growth opportunities.

Pay Level	Posts	Starting Basic Pay	Indicative Gross Salary	Indicative In-Hand
Level 2	LDC/JSA	₹19,900	₹35,000–₹40,000	₹31,000–₹36,500
Level 4	DEO/DEO Grade A	₹25,500	₹46,000–₹54,000	₹41,000–₹50,000
Level 5	Certain DEO posts	₹29,200	₹52,000–₹61,000	₹47,000–₹56,000

LDC/JSA Salary Deductions

The deductions in the LDC/JSA Salary will be as per the details mentioned in the table below.

Salary Details	City X	City Y	City Z
NPS (10% of Basic + DA)	2328	2328	2328
CGEGIS	30	30	30
CGHS	250	250	250
Total Deductions	2608	2608	2608
Net Salary (Approx)	29,051	25,659	24,067

PA/SA/DEO Salary Deduction

The details of salary deduction in the PA/SA/DEO posts have been shared below.

Salary Details	City X	City Y	City Z
NPS (10% of Basic + DA)	2984	2984	2984
CGEGIS	30	30	30
CGHS	250	250	250
Total Deductions	3264	3264	3264
Net Salary	36,291	32,451	30,411

SSC CHSL 2026 Job Profile & Promotion

SSC occasionally provides promotions, and the promotion policy is different for LDC, DEO, SA/PA, and Court Clerk. The promotion is held after clearing the departmental exam conducted by SSC. Check out the CHSL Job Profile and SSC CHSL Promotional Policy below.

Lower Division Clerk (LDC)/ Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA)

Dealing with the clerical work and maintaining the flow of work in the office
To Maintain data, files, and documents of the office in a systematic manner
Registration of Emails, Entering Data on Computers, and Indexing in an efficient manner.

Promotion Policy: He/She is promoted to Upper Division Clerk, Division Clerk, and Section Officer.

Data Entry Operator (DEO)

To handle office computers. Candidate must be proficient in Computer Work.
Typing is one of the responsibilities of the DEO post.
Work with software like MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Promotion Policy: The candidate could be promoted to the post of Data Entry Operator in Grade B, Grade C, and Grade F (system analyst) after clearing departmental exams.

Postal Assistant (PA)/Sorting Assistant (SA)

Disposal of mail and maintaining the data
Customer support, handling customer queries and providing them with a feasible solution, etc.

Promotion Policy: In this career path, candidates become eligible for promotion after gaining 5 years of experience and successfully clearing the Postmaster Grade I examination. Upon meeting these criteria, they can be promoted to roles such as Supervisor (LSG), Senior Supervisor, and eventually Chief Supervisor (HSS).

SSC CHSL Salary, Perks, And Allowances

The allowance & perks offered to various posts under SSC CHSL are immense and that’s what makes it a job that lakhs of candidates apply for. Here is a list of perks and allowances received by an SSC CHSL employee.

House Rent Allowance (HRA)

House rent allowance varies according to the city one is living in. The HRA given to X, Y & Z categories of cities is as follows:

@ 24% of Basic pay for X category of cities
@ 16% of Basic Pay for Y category of cities
@ 8% of Basic Pay for Z category of cities

HRA after the 7th Pay Commission is tabulated below:

City Category	Before 7th Pay Commission	After 7th Pay Commission
X	30%	24%
Y	20%	16%
Z	10%	8%

Transport Allowance (TA)

The transport allowance is given to cater to the daily travelling needs of the employee. The Employees posted in the cities will get Rs.3600 as TA whereas the Employees posted at all other places will get Rs.1800 as TA.

Dearness Allowance (DA)

The DA is a cost of living adjustment allowance and is currently 17% Of Basic Pay under the 7th Pay Commission. The union cabinet increased the DA to 17% in October 2019.

Leave Travel Concession (LTC)

The leave travel concession is the allowance that the Central Government employees receive for travel to their hometown or other parts of the country.

Other Allowances

Apart from the mentioned benefits, there is job stability, security, and a peaceful environment to work as an SSC CHSL employee.

Which post in SSC CHSL has the highest salary?

The post in SSC CHSL (Staff Selection Commission – Combined Higher Secondary Level) with the highest salary is the Data Entry Operator or the DEO. The pay scale for a Data Entry Operator in SSC CHSL ranges from Rs. 25,500 to Rs. 81,100, with a grade pay of Rs. 2400 and a basic pay of Rs.25,500.

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FAQs

What is the SSC CHSL Salary 2026?

SSC CHSL salary depends on the post and Pay Level. The starting basic pay is ₹19,900 for LDC/JSA, ₹25,500 for Level 4 DEO/DEO Grade A and ₹29,200 for DEO posts placed in Level 5.

What is the SSC CHSL in-hand salary?

The in-hand salary varies according to the post, city of posting, DA, HRA, Transport Allowance and deductions. It should therefore not be treated as one fixed amount for every SSC CHSL employee.

What is the basic salary of SSC CHSL LDC?

The starting basic pay of an LDC under SSC CHSL is ₹19,900, corresponding to Pay Level 2. The pay scale is ₹19,900–₹63,200.

What is the salary of SSC CHSL JSA?

JSA is placed under Pay Level 2, with a starting basic pay of ₹19,900 and a Pay Matrix range of ₹19,900–₹63,200.

What is the SSC CHSL DEO salary?

DEO posts can fall under Pay Level 4 or Level 5. The starting basic pay is ₹25,500 for Level 4 and ₹29,200 for Level 5.

What is the salary of DEO Grade A through SSC CHSL?

DEO Grade A is placed under Pay Level 4, with a starting basic pay of ₹25,500 and a pay scale of ₹25,500–₹81,100.

Which is the highest-paying post in SSC CHSL?

The DEO posts placed in Pay Level 5 have the highest starting basic pay among the CHSL posts, at ₹29,200. The Level 5 Pay Matrix extends up to ₹92,300.

What allowances are given to SSC CHSL employees?

Applicable salary components and benefits include DA, HRA and Transport Allowance. Employees may also receive applicable medical, leave, LTC, CGEGIS and retirement-related benefits according to Government rules.

Does SSC CHSL salary increase every year?

Yes. Employees progress through the applicable Pay Matrix through annual increments. DA and other allowances may also be revised by the Government.

What is the SSC CHSL salary after 5 years?

There is no single fixed salary after five years. It depends on the employee's Pay Level, annual increments, DA revisions, HRA, posting location, promotion and deductions.

What is the job profile of an SSC CHSL LDC?

An LDC generally performs clerical and administrative work such as maintaining records, handling files, preparing routine correspondence, entering data and assisting with office activities.

What is the job profile of an SSC CHSL DEO?

A DEO primarily handles computer-based data work, including entering, updating and verifying information, maintaining digital records and preparing reports.

Does SSC CHSL provide HRA?

Yes. HRA is applicable according to the employee's place of posting and prevailing Central Government rules. The applicable rate varies according to the city classification.

Is SSC CHSL salary the same in every city?

No. The basic pay for a particular post remains linked to its Pay Level, but components such as HRA and Transport Allowance can vary according to the posting location.