A growing trend has been seen in recent years regarding government jobs with a large part of the crowd applying for them. One of the main reasons behind the growing demand for government jobs is a secured career. The salary is another major factor among the job seekers who are looking for the best government jobs for themselves. Out of the many options available to them, the SSC CGL post comes with a decent salary, allowances, and much more. The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) organizes the SSC CGL exam annually to appoint candidates for Group B and C posts available within different ministries/departments/organizations of the Government of India. The remuneration earned by candidates qualifying for the SSC CGL exam depends on the post for which they get shortlisted, also it differs based on the city a candidate gets posted.

Read on to know a detailed SSC CGL salary structure, allowances, gross salary, etc. which will be helpful for the candidates preparing for this exam. Check out the in-hand SSC CGL salary candidates can get after getting qualified through SSC CGL after the 7th pay commission.

SSC CGL: Post Wise Salary

Candidates preparing for the SSC CGL exam must check out the grade pays of different posts provided below:

SSC CGL 2021 Posts; Pay Level-8

Name of Post & Ministry/Department/Office/Cadre	Posts Details	Grade Pay (in INR)
Post: Assistant Audit Officer Department: Indian Audit & Accounts Department under C&AG	Group “B” Gazetted (Non-Ministerial)	4,800
Post: Assistant Accounts Officer Department: Indian Audit & Accounts Department under C&AG	Group “B” Gazetted (Non Ministerial)	4,800

SSC CGL 2021 Posts; Pay Level-7

Name of Post & Ministry/Department/Office/Cadre	Classification of Posts	Grade Pay (in INR)
Post: Assistant Section Officer Department: Central Secretariat Service	Group “B”	4,600
Post: Assistant Section Officer Department: Intelligence Bureau	Group “B”	4,600
Post: Assistant Section Officer Department: Ministry of Railway	Group “B”	4,600
Post: Assistant Section Officer Department: Ministry of External Affairs	Group “B”	4,600
Post: Assistant Section Officer Department: AFHQ	Group “B”	4,600
Post: Assistant Department: Other Ministries/Departments/Organizations	Group “B”	4,600
Post: Assistant Department: Other Ministries/Departments/Organizations	Group “B”	4,600
Post: Assistant Section Officer Department: Other Ministries/Departments/Organizations	Group “B”	4,600
Post: Inspector of Income Tax Department: CBDT	Group “C”	4,600
Post: Inspector (Central Excise) Department: CBIC	Group “B”	4,600
Post: Inspector (Preventive Officer) Department: CBIC	Group “B”	4,600
Post: Inspector (Examiner) Department: CBIC	Group “B”	4,600
Post: Assistant Enforcement Officer Department: Directorate of Enforcement, Department of Revenue	Group “B”	4,600
Post: Sub Inspector Department: Central Bureau of Investigation	Group “B”	4,600
Post: Inspector Posts Department: Department of Post	Group “B”	4,600
Post: Inspector   Department: Central Bureau of Narcotics	Group “B”	4,600

Check the detailed SSC CGL salary here.

SSC CGL Allowances (HRA, TA, DA)

Along with basic pay, SSC CGL officers get various allowances like House Rent Allowance (HRA), Travel Allowance, Dearness Allowance (DA), Medical Allowance, Special Security Allowance, etc.

HRA is provided to employees to meet their house rental needs. The HRA given to candidates differs as per the city in which they are posted. DA is the cost of living adjustment allowance and at present, it is 17 percent of the basic pay under the 7th Pay Commission.

SSC CGL Exam catches the whole attention of job seekers due to its job stability, decent salary package, additional perks, etc. among youngsters. This exam is regarded as a widely acknowledged exam and decent salary is one of the main reasons for the same. To get a good job with an equally validated remuneration is the dream of every individual. Every year, SSC releases many job opportunities within different departments to appoint the most deserving candidates.

So, start with the SSC CGL application process once the notification for new recruitment releases, to be a part of the sector that provides everything a qualified candidate deserves.