SSC CGL Posts and salary 2026
Posts offered, pay levels, in-hand salary and promotions.
Updated 22 October 2026
SSC CGL posts and salary 2026
SSC CGL posts are paid under the 7th Pay Commission at Pay Levels 4 to 8. Basic pay starts at ₹25,500 for Tax Assistant and goes up to ₹47,600 for Assistant Audit Officer, before DA, HRA and TA are added. Your post is allotted by merit rank and the preference order you submit, so it helps to know each post's pay, work and promotion path.
SSC CGL pay levels at a glance
| Pay Level | Pay scale | Group | Example posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 8 | ₹47,600 – ₹1,51,100 | B (Gazetted) | Assistant Audit Officer, Assistant Accounts Officer |
| Level 7 | ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400 | B | ASO, Income Tax Inspector, CBIC Inspectors, AEO, CBI Sub-Inspector, Inspector Posts |
| Level 6 | ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 | B | JSO, Statistical Investigator Gr-II, Divisional Accountant, SI (NIA), Executive Assistant |
| Level 5 | ₹29,200 – ₹92,300 | C | Auditor, Accountant / Junior Accountant |
| Level 4 | ₹25,500 – ₹81,100 | C | Tax Assistant, Postal/Sorting Assistant, SSA/UDC, Senior Administrative Assistant |
SSC CGL post-wise job profile
| Post | Department | What the job involves |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Audit Officer | Indian Audit & Accounts Dept (C&AG) | Audits government offices, checks financial records and writes audit reports |
| Assistant Accounts Officer | C&AG / CGA | Keeps government accounts, prepares budget estimates and tracks spending |
| Assistant Section Officer | CSS, MEA, IB, Railways and others | Handles files, drafts notes and supports policy work in ministries |
| Assistant Enforcement Officer | Directorate of Enforcement | Investigates money-laundering and foreign-exchange violations |
| Income Tax Inspector | CBDT | Does tax assessments, surveys and compliance work, and helps in investigations |
| Inspector (Central Excise/GST) | CBIC | Checks GST and excise compliance, and carries out inspections |
| Examiner | CBIC | Inspects import and export cargo and assesses customs duty |
| Preventive Officer | CBIC | Anti-smuggling surveillance, searches and seizures |
| Sub-Inspector | CBI | Investigates criminal and corruption cases, gathers evidence and joins raids |
| Junior Statistical Officer | MoSPI | Collects and analyses data and prepares survey reports |
| Auditor / Accountant | C&AG, CGDA, CGA | Audits accounts, processes bills and keeps financial records |
| Tax Assistant | CBDT / CBIC | Keeps tax records, does data entry and supports officers |
| Postal Assistant | Department of Posts | Handles counter transactions, savings accounts and mail services |
| SSA / UDC | Central ministries | Manages files and records and drafts routine letters |
SSC CGL salary by city (gross, approximate)
HRA depends on the city class (X, Y or Z), so the same post pays differently in different places.
| Post | Level | Basic pay | X city | Y city | Z city |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Audit Officer | 8 | ₹47,600 | ₹65,318 | ₹59,434 | ₹55,626 |
| ASO (CSS) / Income Tax Inspector / CBIC Inspector / AEO / CBI SI | 7 | ₹44,900 | ₹63,048 | ₹57,364 | ₹53,556 |
| Divisional Accountant | 6 | ₹35,400 | ₹51,924 | ₹47,184 | ₹43,376 |
| Auditor | 5 | ₹29,200 | ₹42,456 | ₹38,776 | ₹35,096 |
| Tax Assistant / UDC | 4 | ₹25,500 | ₹39,555 | ₹35,975 | ₹32,395 |
In-hand salary by pay level (DA at 53%)
The estimates below take basic pay, add DA at 53%, HRA (30%, 20% or 10% for X, Y and Z cities) and TA, then subtract NPS (10% of basic + DA), CGHS and CGEGIS.
| Pay Level | Basic pay | DA (53%) | Approx. in-hand (Z to X city) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 7 | ₹44,900 | ₹23,797 | ₹67,407 – ₹79,987 |
| Level 6 | ₹35,400 | ₹18,762 | ₹53,682 – ₹64,362 |
| Level 5 | ₹29,200 | ₹15,476 | ₹44,736 – ₹54,176 |
| Level 4 | ₹25,500 | ₹13,356 | ₹39,101 – ₹47,801 |
These are rough figures. The real amount changes with each DA revision, the city you are posted to, and your department's deductions. On top of salary, employees get medical cover, LTC, NPS pension benefits and, where available, government housing.
Promotion and career growth
| Post | Typical promotion path | Usual gap |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Audit Officer | AAO → Audit Officer → Senior Audit Officer → Deputy Accountant General | 4–6 years |
| ASO (CSS) | ASO → Section Officer → Under Secretary → Deputy Secretary → Director | 4–6 years |
| Income Tax Inspector | Inspector → ITO → Assistant Commissioner → Deputy Commissioner | 5–8 years |
| CBI Sub-Inspector | SI → Inspector → DSP → Additional SP → SP | 5–8 years |
| Auditor | Auditor → Senior Auditor → AAO → Audit Officer | 5–10 years |
Promotions depend on departmental exams, seniority and vacancies. Many Group B officers later reach Group A levels. Annual increments of about 3% and DA hikes also raise your pay. For example, an AAO starting at ₹47,600 basic can expect around ₹65,000–₹70,000 after five years.
Desk jobs vs field jobs
| Factor | Desk posts | Field posts |
|---|---|---|
| Examples | ASO (CSS), Auditor, Accountant, Tax Assistant | Income Tax Inspector, AEO, CBI SI, Examiner, Preventive Officer |
| Transfers | Less frequent | More frequent |
| Public dealing | Low | High |
| Hours | Fixed | Flexible or longer |
If you want the highest pay, choose AAO. For foreign postings, ASO in MEA. For authority and field work, Income Tax Inspector, AEO or CBI SI. For work-life balance, ASO (CSS), Auditor or Accountant. Before you fill preferences, check the age limit for each post on the SSC CGL eligibility page and look at the past SSC CGL cut-off marks. The current openings are on the SSC CGL vacancies page.
Frequently asked questions
Which SSC CGL post has the highest salary?
Assistant Audit Officer and Assistant Accounts Officer at Pay Level 8 pay the most. Basic pay is ₹47,600, and gross pay is about ₹65,318 in an X-class city.
What is the in-hand salary of SSC CGL posts?
It ranges from about ₹39,101 for a Level 4 post in a Z city to about ₹79,987 for a Level 7 post in an X city, after standard deductions.
What is the salary of an Income Tax Inspector through SSC CGL?
Income Tax Inspector is a Level 7 post with basic pay of ₹44,900. Gross salary is roughly ₹53,556 to ₹63,048 depending on the city class.
Which SSC CGL posts are Group B?
AAO, ASO, AEO, Income Tax Inspector, CBIC Inspectors, CBI Sub-Inspector, JSO and Statistical Investigator are among the Group B posts. Auditor, Accountant, Tax Assistant and Postal Assistant are Group C.
Does SSC CGL salary increase over time?
Yes. Pay rises through annual increments, DA revisions twice a year, and promotions through departmental exams and seniority.
Always check the latest official notification on ssc.gov.in before applying.