SSC CHSL Posts and salary 2026
Posts offered, pay levels, in-hand salary and promotions.
Updated 22 October 2026
SSC CHSL posts and salary 2026
SSC CHSL recruits 12th-pass candidates to Group C, non-gazetted central government posts paid under the 7th Pay Commission at Pay Level 2 to Level 5. Basic pay starts between ₹19,900 and ₹29,200, and the approximate in-hand salary for a new recruit is about ₹25,000 to ₹42,000 a month depending on the post and city. This page combines the job profile of each post with its pay, allowances and promotion path.
SSC CHSL posts list
| Post | Full form | Pay level | Pay scale |
|---|---|---|---|
| LDC | Lower Division Clerk | Level 2 | ₹19,900 – ₹63,200 |
| JSA | Junior Secretariat Assistant | Level 2 | ₹19,900 – ₹63,200 |
| PA / SA | Postal Assistant / Sorting Assistant | Level 4 | ₹25,500 – ₹81,100 |
| DEO | Data Entry Operator | Level 4 | ₹25,500 – ₹81,100 |
| DEO Grade 'A' | Data Entry Operator, Grade 'A' | Level 5 | ₹29,200 – ₹92,300 |
The 2026 notification lists LDC/JSA, DEO and DEO Grade 'A'. PA/SA appear here because they have been part of CHSL in earlier cycles; check the notice for the posts included in your year.
SSC CHSL in-hand salary by post
| Post | Basic pay | Approx. in-hand per month |
|---|---|---|
| LDC / JSA | ₹19,900 | ₹24,175 – ₹32,000 |
| PA / SA | ₹25,500 | ₹30,675 – ₹40,000 |
| DEO | ₹25,500 | ₹32,000 – ₹42,000 |
| DEO Grade 'A' | ₹29,200 | ₹36,000 – ₹45,000 |
As a rough guide, an LDC in a small town takes home around ₹27,000, while a DEO in a metro city can go above ₹42,000 once all allowances are added.
HRA by city category
| City class | Examples | HRA (% of basic) |
|---|---|---|
| X (metro) | Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad | 30% |
| Y | State capitals and larger cities | 20% |
| Z | Smaller towns and rural areas | 10% |
Allowances and benefits
- Dearness Allowance (DA): revised periodically for inflation; 58% of basic pay from July 2025.
- House Rent Allowance (HRA): 10%–30% of basic, as above.
- Transport Allowance (TA): a fixed monthly sum that depends on city class.
- Medical: CGHS or an equivalent scheme for the employee and family.
- Leave Travel Concession (LTC) for approved travel.
- NPS and gratuity on retirement.
Deductions
| Deduction | Approx. amount |
|---|---|
| NPS contribution | 10% of basic + DA |
| CGHS / medical | Fixed by pay level |
| Professional tax | Small, state-specific |
| Total | About ₹2,500 – ₹3,500 a month |
Job profile of each post
LDC and JSA
The most common CHSL posts and the entry point to clerical work in almost every ministry. Typical work includes office correspondence and drafting letters, maintaining files, data entry and record keeping, processing service records, leave and pension papers, coordinating routine approvals between sections, and handling incoming and outgoing dak.
Postal Assistant and Sorting Assistant
Posted under the Department of Posts. Work covers sorting mail and parcels, counter duties such as speed post, registered post and money orders, savings scheme transactions, customer queries and tracking records. Postings can include the Army Postal Service, Foreign Post and Railway Mail Service.
Data Entry Operator
A computer-heavy role: entering large volumes of data quickly and accurately, checking it against source documents, and maintaining spreadsheets, reports and simple databases for departments such as the Ministry of Statistics and C&AG offices.
DEO Grade 'A'
A higher grade of DEO with more complex, higher-volume data work, support for audit-related data compilation, frequent use of statistical software, and a stricter speed requirement of 15,000 key depressions per hour. It requires Science with Mathematics at Class 12 (see SSC CHSL eligibility).
Skills that suit each post
| Post | Key skills |
|---|---|
| LDC / JSA | Basic computer use, drafting, attention to detail |
| PA / SA | Customer handling, accurate records, counter work |
| DEO / DEO Grade 'A' | Fast, accurate typing; spreadsheets and data software |
Promotion and pay growth
- An annual increment of 3% on basic pay.
- LDC/JSA move up to Upper Division Clerk (UDC), then Assistant and higher administrative posts.
- PA/SA can become eligible for Postmaster Grade I after about 5 years, or move up through MACP after 10 years.
- DEOs progress to senior data or supervisory roles through departmental exams.
- After about 5 years, gross pay is typically 25%–35% higher than the starting figure once increments, DA revisions and promotions are counted.
The 8th Pay Commission has not been implemented yet, so the 7th CPC matrix still applies. A fitment factor between 2.28 and 2.86 is being discussed (2.57 is often cited as likely), which could lift Level 2 pay by around 20%–30%, but nothing is official.
Which post should you prefer?
Pick LDC/JSA for general administrative work across many ministries, PA/SA if you enjoy public-facing counter work, and DEO or DEO Grade 'A' if your typing is fast and you like data work. Prepare for your preferred post's skill test early; see SSC CHSL preparation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the in-hand salary of SSC CHSL for a fresher?
It is roughly ₹25,000 to ₹42,000 a month, depending on the post and posting city. LDC/JSA start at the lower end and DEOs in metro cities at the upper end.
Which SSC CHSL post pays the most?
DEO Grade 'A' on Pay Level 5 pays the most, with a scale of ₹29,200 to ₹92,300.
What is the difference between LDC/JSA and DEO work?
LDC/JSA handle general clerical and administrative tasks, while DEOs focus on fast and accurate data entry and need stronger computer skills.
How much is deducted from the SSC CHSL salary?
NPS, medical contribution and professional tax together usually come to about ₹2,500 to ₹3,500 a month.
Will the 8th Pay Commission raise SSC CHSL salary?
A revision is expected once it is implemented, with estimates of a 20% to 30% rise, but the government has not confirmed the fitment factor or timeline.
Always check the latest official notification on ssc.gov.in before applying.