Complete guide to SSC job salaries in 2026. Pay levels, allowances & in-hand salary for CGL, CHSL, MTS, GD Constable, JE posts per 7th CPC.
Entry Level
₹52,845
Senior Level
₹1.5L
| Pay Level | Basic Pay | Max Pay | Typical Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
Level 1 | ₹18,000 | ₹56,900 | MTS (Group C) |
Level 2 | ₹19,900 | ₹63,200 | LDC, Data Entry Operator |
Level 4 | ₹25,500 | ₹81,100 | UDC, CHSL Posts, SSC Stenographer Grade D |
Level 5 | ₹29,200 | ₹92,300 | Auditor, Accountant |
Level 6 | ₹35,400 | ₹1.1L | Assistant, Junior Engineer, CGL Group B Posts |
Level 7 | ₹44,900 | ₹1.4L | Inspector (Income Tax/CGST), Asst. Section Officer |
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Entry Level (Govt)
₹52,845/month
Entry Level (Private)
₹35,000/month
Private sector may offer higher initial salary but lacks job security, pension, and stable increments. Government jobs provide better work-life balance and long-term financial security.
SSC CGL posts start at Pay Level 4-7. An Assistant starts at ₹35,400 basic (Level 6) with gross salary around ₹52,000-55,000/month. Inspector posts (Level 7) start at ₹44,900 basic with gross around ₹65,000-70,000/month.
SSC CHSL posts like LDC and DEO are in Pay Level 2-4. LDC starts at ₹19,900 basic with gross around ₹32,000/month. DEO starts at ₹25,500 basic (Level 4) with gross around ₹42,000/month.
SSC MTS posts are in Pay Level 1 with basic pay ₹18,000. The in-hand salary after DA, HRA, and other allowances is approximately ₹28,000-32,000/month in metro cities, depending on deductions.
SSC entry-level salaries (₹30,000-50,000/month) are comparable to private sector for freshers. However, government jobs offer better job security, pension, healthcare, and steady increments. After 15-20 years, government employees often earn more than private counterparts.
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