SSC Selection Post Posts and salary 2026

SSC Selection Post posts and salary

SSC Selection Post fills a wide range of Group 'B' (non-gazetted) and Group 'C' posts in central ministries and departments, from attendants and clerks to scientific and technical staff. Pay depends on the post: each category number is mapped to its own pay level, listed in the notification.

Posts by educational level

Level	Examples of posts
Matriculation (10th)	Medical Attendant, Multi-Tasking Staff, Library Clerk, Office Attendant, Draftsman, Laboratory Attendant, Store Attendant
Higher Secondary (12th)	Nursing Officer, Pharmacist, Surveyor, Junior Technical Assistant, Stenographer, Data Entry Operator
Graduation and above	Assistant Technical Officer, Research Associate, Senior Investigator, Assistant Manager-cum-Storekeeper, Accountant, Scientific Assistant, Junior Engineer

Phase XIV/2026 includes posts such as Stenographer Grade II, Laboratory Assistant, Store Attendant, Scientific Assistant and Research Assistant across 3,003 vacancies. The full region-wise list is in SSC Selection Post vacancies.

SSC Selection Post salary examples

Pay varies with the post and region. Examples in the older pay band and grade pay format:

Post	Pay band	Grade pay
Technical Assistant	₹5,200 – ₹20,200	₹2,800
Senior Translator	₹9,300 – ₹34,800	₹4,600
Language Instructor	₹9,300 – ₹34,800	₹4,800
Technical Assistant (Economics)	₹9,300 – ₹34,800	₹4,200
Filter Pump Driver	₹5,200 – ₹20,200	₹1,900
Senior Audio Visual Assistant	₹9,300 – ₹34,800	₹4,200
Junior Engineer (Chemical)	₹9,300 – ₹34,800	₹4,200
Data Entry Operator Grade A	₹5,200 – ₹20,200	₹2,400
Junior Draftsman	₹5,200 – ₹20,200	₹2,800
Canteen Attendant	₹5,200 – ₹20,200	₹1,800

7th CPC pay levels used in notifications

Current notifications list each post against a 7th Pay Commission level. Common levels for Selection Post are:

Pay level	Pay scale (7th CPC)
Level 1	₹18,000 – ₹56,900
Level 2	₹19,900 – ₹63,200
Level 3	₹21,700 – ₹69,100
Level 4	₹25,500 – ₹81,100
Level 5	₹29,200 – ₹92,300
Level 6	₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400
Level 7	₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400

Check the pay level printed against each category number before applying.

Salary components

• Basic pay at the post's pay level.
• Dearness Allowance (DA), a percentage of basic pay revised twice a year.
• House Rent Allowance (HRA), depending on X, Y or Z city category.
• Transport Allowance (TA).
• Deductions such as NPS contribution and CGHS.

Job profile and promotion

The work depends entirely on the post. It can be clerical, technical, laboratory, library, nursing or field support in a particular department, and the notification describes each one. Promotions follow the recruitment rules of the department you join, based on seniority and departmental exams. Because these are post-specific cadres, promotion prospects vary widely. Confirm the requirements in SSC Selection Post eligibility.

Frequently asked questions

What is the salary of SSC Selection Post?

It depends on the post. Each category number carries its own 7th CPC pay level, from Level 1 (₹18,000 – ₹56,900) for entry posts to higher levels for technical and graduate posts.

What kinds of posts come under SSC Selection Post?

Posts range from MTS, attendants and clerks at Matriculation level to nursing, stenography and data entry at Higher Secondary level. Graduate-level posts include scientific, technical, accounts and research posts.

Are Selection Post jobs Group B or Group C?

Selection Post covers both Group 'B' (non-gazetted) and Group 'C' posts in central ministries and departments.

How are promotions decided in Selection Post jobs?

Promotions follow the recruitment rules of the department you join, through seniority and departmental exams, so they differ from post to post.

Always check the latest official notification on ssc.gov.in before applying.