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SSC CGL Salary 2026: Post-wise Pay & In-Hand Structure

SSC CGL covers multiple posts (Assistant Section Officer, Inspector, Auditor, and more) each with its own pay level.

Facts last verified 4 July 2026

SSC CGL in-hand salary estimate

Illustrative estimate based on basic pay of ₹25,500 — actual DA, deductions and allowances vary by posting and are revised periodically. Confirm exact figures on the official pay circular.

City class:
Basic pay
₹25,500
HRA (18%)
₹4,590
DA (illustrative)
₹12,750
Gross pay
₹42,840
Deductions (NPS + misc, illustrative)
-₹2,593
Estimated in-hand
₹40,247

SSC CGL pay levels (illustrative — confirm current post-wise levels on the official notification)

Pay Level 4-8
Varies by post — Inspector-level posts sit higher than Assistant-level posts
Allowances
HRA, DA and TA vary by posting city and category

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Which SSC CGL post has the highest salary?

Posts like Assistant Audit Officer / Income Tax Inspector generally sit at a higher pay level than clerical posts — check the current notification's post-wise pay-level chart for exact figures.

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