SSC CGL salary and job profile
Pay scale, in-hand salary and the job itself for SSC CGL.
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SSC CGL Posts & Salary: Which Jobs Can You Get?
SSC CGL Posts & Salary: Which Jobs Can You Get?
SSC CGL offers 13 main posts across Group B and Group C levels. Each post has a different salary, job profile, and promotion path. Most posts pay between ₹25,000 and ₹50,000 per month (basic + dearness allowance + allowances). Your tier score determines which post you can apply for—Tier 1 and Tier 2 scores together decide your rank and post allocation.
What is Grade Pay? Grade pay is a fixed monthly amount added to your basic salary. For example, an Assistant Audit Officer might have a basic salary of ₹27,700 plus grade pay of ₹4,200. This grade pay increases your pension and other benefits when you retire. According to the Staff Selection Commission (SSC), grade pay is part of the pay matrix and does not change during your service unless you get promoted.
Major SSC CGL Posts and Their Roles:
- Assistant Audit Officer (AAO): You check government accounts and spending. Work in the Indian Audit and Accounts Department. Salary: ₹27,700 basic + ₹4,200 grade pay. Promotion to Senior Audit Officer after 8–10 years.
- Assistant Accounts Officer (AAO): You manage financial records in government offices. Work under the Controller General of Accounts. Salary: ₹27,700 basic + ₹4,200 grade pay. Same promotion path as Audit Officer.
- Junior Statistical Officer (JSO): You collect and analyze data for government surveys. Work in the Ministry of Statistics. Salary: ₹27,700 basic + ₹4,200 grade pay. Promotion to Senior Statistical Officer.
- Inspector (Central Excise / Income Tax / Customs): You investigate tax cases and check goods at borders. Work under the Central Board of Indirect Taxes or Income Tax Department. Salary: ₹27,700 basic + ₹4,200 grade pay. Promotion to Superintendent after 5–7 years.
- Sub-Inspector (Central Bureau of Investigation): You investigate criminal cases. Work under the CBI. Salary: ₹27,700 basic + ₹4,200 grade pay. Promotion to Inspector after 6–8 years.
- Compiler (Lok Sabha / Rajya Sabha): You research and prepare reports for Parliament. Work in the Legislative Department. Salary: ₹25,500 basic + ₹4,200 grade pay. Promotion to Senior Compiler.
Which Tier Qualifies You for Which Post? Tier 1 (Computer-Based Test) and Tier 2 (Computer-Based Test) scores are combined to make a merit list. Based on your rank, you are offered posts in order of your choice. Tier 3 (Descriptive Test) is only for posts that need writing skills, like Inspector or Compiler roles. Tier 4 (Skill Test or Data Entry Speed Test) applies only to specific posts like Stenographer or Data Entry Operator.
From SSC CGL 2026: Complete Guide to Notification, Exam & Result
Pay Levels and Salary
Pay Levels and Salary
| Pay Level-8 | ₹47,600 to ₹1,51,100 |
|---|---|
| Pay Level-7 | ₹44,900 to ₹1,42,400 |
| Pay Level-6 | ₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400 |
| Pay Level-5 | ₹29,200 to ₹92,300 |
| Pay Level-4 | ₹25,500 to ₹81,100 |
From SSC CGL Admit Card 2026 · Staff Selection Commission