SSC Salary 2026: Post-Wise 7th CPC Pay Matrix, In-Hand Salary, HRA & Allowances
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| Post / Exam Name | SSC Salary |
| Status / Category | Live |
| Official Release Date | 11 September 2026 |
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Positions recruited through the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) are governed by the structured pay scales of the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC). Ranging from Entry-level Group 'C' Multi-Tasking Staff (Level 1) to premier Group 'B' Executive posts like Assistant Section Officer (ASO in CSS/MEA) and Central Excise/GST Inspector (Level 7), SSC jobs provide exceptional financial stability, comprehensive central healthcare (CGHS), government housing or generous HRA, and lifetime career security. To check active vacancies and grade-wise recruitment notices, visit the SSC Recruitment 2026 Hub.
7th CPC Pay Level Structure for SSC Cadres
| Pay Level | Basic Pay Range | Typical SSC Designations | Gross Salary (X-City) | In-Hand Salary (Approx.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 8 | ₹47,600 – ₹1,51,100 | Assistant Audit Officer (AAO), Assistant Accounts Officer (CAG) | ₹92,000 – ₹98,000 | ₹82,000 – ₹86,000 |
| Level 7 | ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400 | ASO (CSS, MEA, IB, AFHQ), GST Inspector, Income Tax Inspector (ITI), Preventive Officer, Examiner, AEO (ED) | ₹86,000 – ₹92,000 | ₹76,000 – ₹80,000 |
| Level 6 | ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 | Sub-Inspector (CBI, Delhi Police, CAPFs via CPO), Junior Engineer (JE), Divisional Accountant (CAG) | ₹68,000 – ₹74,000 | ₹60,000 – ₹64,000 |
| Level 5 | ₹29,200 – ₹92,300 | Auditor (C&AG, CGDA, CGA), Accountant, Junior Accountant | ₹56,000 – ₹61,000 | ₹49,000 – ₹53,000 |
| Level 4 | ₹25,500 – ₹81,100 | Tax Assistant (CBDT/CBIC), Senior Secretariat Assistant (UDC), DEO Grade A | ₹48,000 – ₹53,000 | ₹42,000 – ₹46,000 |
| Level 3 | ₹21,700 – ₹69,100 | Constable (General Duty - CAPFs / Assam Rifles / SSF) | ₹38,000 – ₹43,000 | ₹33,000 – ₹37,000 |
| Level 2 | ₹19,900 – ₹63,200 | Lower Division Clerk (LDC), Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA - CHSL) | ₹35,000 – ₹39,000 | ₹30,000 – ₹34,000 |
| Level 1 | ₹18,000 – ₹56,900 | Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS), Havaldar (CBIC & CBN) | ₹31,000 – ₹35,000 | ₹27,000 – ₹30,000 |
In-Hand Monthly Salary Calculation: Level 7 (ASO / Inspector)
Here is an exact monthly salary slip calculation for an Assistant Section Officer or GST Inspector posted in a Tier-1 Metro (Class X City like Delhi or Mumbai):
- Basic Pay (Starting Level 7): ₹44,900
- Dearness Allowance (DA @ 50%+): ₹22,450
- House Rent Allowance (HRA @ 30% for X-City): ₹13,470
- Transport Allowance (TPTA): ₹3,600 + DA on TPTA (₹1,800) = ₹5,400
- Gross Monthly Salary: ₹86,220
- Statutory Monthly Deductions:
- National Pension System (NPS Tier-I Employee Contribution 10% of Basic+DA): ~₹6,735
- Central Government Employees Group Insurance Scheme (CGEGIS): ~₹60
- Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS Level 7 contribution): ~₹650
- Professional Tax / Income Tax (TDS): Variable (~₹2,500 – ₹4,000)
- Net Monthly In-Hand Salary: ₹76,000 to ₹79,000
Allowances, Benefits & Career Progression
- HRA City Classification:
- Class X (30%): Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Pune.
- Class Y (20%): State capitals, major industrial hubs, and tier-2 cities.
- Class Z (10%): Smaller towns and rural postings.
- Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS): Free comprehensive outpatient and inpatient medical treatment across all empanelled super-specialty hospitals for employee and dependent family members.
- Children Education Allowance (CEA): Reimbursed at ₹2,250 per child per month (up to 2 children) plus hostel subsidy.
- Promotion Milestones: ASOs in Central Secretariat Service (CSS) can advance to Section Officer (Level 8/10), Under Secretary (Level 11), and Deputy Secretary (Level 12). GST Inspectors advance to Superintendent (Level 8/9) and Assistant Commissioner (IRS cadre entry).
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