SSC CGL Salary 2026
SSC CGL Salary 2026 ranges from ₹25,500 to ₹1,51,100 (basic pay under the 7th Pay Commission), depending on the post and pay level (Levels 4 to 8). In-hand salary typically varies between ₹33,000 and ₹80,000+ per month after adding Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance (TA), and other perks, minus standard deductions. This makes SSC CGL one of the most sought-after graduate-level central government exams for stable, well-paying careers in ministries and departments.
Selected candidates through the Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level (SSC CGL) exam receive prestigious Group B and Group C posts with excellent growth opportunities, job security, pension benefits, and regular DA revisions. This detailed guide covers post-wise salary structure, pay levels, gross vs in-hand salary, allowances, deductions, job profiles, and more to help aspirants make informed post preferences.
SSC CGL Salary 2026 Overview
SSC CGL 2026 Notification is expected to be released in April 2026. Check the official site regularly for exact vacancies and confirmed pay details.
SSC CGL Salary Structure 2026 (Overall Pay Matrix)
Note: Gross salary includes current DA (revised periodically), HRA, and TA. Actual figures depend on the latest DA rate and city category (X, Y, Z).
SSC CGL Salary Detail – Posts and Basic Pay
SSC CGL Salary Pay Level-8 (₹47,600 – 1,51,100)
Highest entry-level pay. Posts are Group B Gazetted (Non-Ministerial).
SSC CGL Salary Pay Level-7 (₹44,900 – 1,42,400)
Most popular posts with good career growth (Group B).
SSC CGL Salary Pay Level-6 (₹35,400 – 1,12,400)
SSC CGL Salary Pay Level-5 (₹29,200 – 92,300)
SSC CGL Salary Pay Level-4 (₹25,500 – 81,100)
SSC CGL Allowances & Perks 2026
- Dearness Allowance (DA): Revised twice a year (check latest rate on official sources).
- House Rent Allowance (HRA): 24% (X cities), 16% (Y cities), 8% (Z cities).
- Transport Allowance (TA): ₹3,600 (X cities) or ₹1,800 (others) + DA.
- Medical reimbursement, Leave Travel Concession (LTC), Pension under NPS, and Special Security Allowance (for IB/CBI posts).
SSC CGL Salary Deductions
Common deductions include NPS (10% of basic + DA), CGHS, CGEGIS, Income Tax, and Professional Tax. In-hand salary = Gross Salary – Deductions.
SSC CGL In-Hand Salary 2026 (Approximate City-Wise)
In-hand salary varies by city category. X cities (Delhi, Mumbai, etc.) offer the highest due to 24% HRA.
Example (Pay Level-7, Basic ₹44,900): Gross in X cities ≈ ₹66,000–80,000; In-hand ≈ ₹55,000–70,000 after deductions.
