SSC CGL Salary 2022: In Hand Salary, Pay Scale After 7th Pay Commission

SSC CGL Salary FAQs

• What is SSC CGL salary?

  SSC CGL salary is categorised into 5 different pay levels by the Staff Selection Commission. Candidates who will clear this exam will be paid as per their post and the cities they are posted in and their SSC CGL salary in hand will range from Rs 33,675 to Rs 63,100. You can check the complete structure of SSC CGL salary 2022 in the above post.

• What is the SSC CGL Salary Per Month?

  The SSC CGL Salary per month depends on the post which you have selected for. If you have a pay scale of level 8, your per month salary will be Rs 65,318 and if your pay scale is level 7, you will get Rs 61,888. Know SSC CGL Salary Per Month for each level below:

  • Level 8: Rs 65,318
  • Level 7: Rs 61,888
  • Level 6: Rs 49,543
  • Level 5: Rs 41,526
  • Level 4: Rs 36,742 

• Which is the highest pay level in SSC CGL salary?

  As per the 7th pay commission, the highest pay level in SSC CGL Salary is Level 8 which means the candidates in hand salary will range from Rs 47,600 to Rs 1,51,100. However, certain deductions will be made in the salary which are as follows:

  1. GPF (NPS): General Provident Fund – New Pension Scheme 
  2. CGEGIS: Central Government Employees General Insurance Scheme
  3. CPF: Contributory Provident Fund
  4. CGHS: Central Government Health Scheme

• What will be SSC CGL Salary after 5 years?

  Candidates selected through SSC CGL Exam are recruited by Central Government. All Central Government employees get an increment of 3 per cent in their basic salary along with two times increment in DA at the rate of 1 per cent or 2 per cent in a year which means SSC CGL Salary after 5 years will increase up to Rs 10,000 approx.

• When does the employee selected through the exam starts receiving SSC CGL salary?

  Once the appointment letter is generated and the candidate has joined, he/ she starts receiving the SSC CGL per month salary released by the department and depending upon the designated post. Usually, for all central government employees, their salary is credited on the last working day of every month.

• What is the Salary of Assistant Audit Officer (AAO)?

  Assistant Audit Officer (AAO) is one of the most sought-after posts as this is the only gazetted post offered at entry-level through SSC CGL Exam. Their salary varies from city to city. At an X city, Assistant Audit Officer salary is Rs 65,318, while posted in Y and Z cities, he/ she gets Rs 59, 434 and Rs 55,626, respectively.

• What all deductions are done on SSC CGL Salary of a candidate selected through this exam?

  There are various deductions done on the SSC CGL Salary 2022 of a candidate selected through this exam namely Central Government Employees General Insurance Scheme (CGEGIS), Contributory Provident Fund (CPF), Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS), and National Pension Scheme (NPS). 

• What is the in-hand salary of Tax Assistant selected through SSC CGL Exam?

  The salary of a Tax Assistant varies from city to city. The grade pay of this post is Rs 2400 and the employee gets Rs 36, 742 in X City while Rs 32, 627 and Rs 30, 587 at Y and Z City, respectively.

• Which is the highest-paid post under SSC CGL Salary?

  The highest-paid post under SSC CGL Salary is of Assistant Audit Officer and Assistant Accounts Officer. The net in-hand salary for both these posts lies in the range of Rs 55,626 to Rs 65,318 per month depending upon the city of posting. The job profile for both the posts is completely different as in Assistant Accounts Officer the candidate will probably be posted in the same place with less work pressure compared to Assistant Accounts Officer where the candidate will be conducting audits in different places with hectic work life.   

• When does the employee selected through the exam starts receiving SSC CGL salary?

  Once the appointment letter is generated and the candidate has joined, he/ she starts receiving the SSC CGL per month salary released by the department and depending upon the designated post. Usually, for all central government employees, their salary is credited on the last working day of every month.

• Which is the SSC CGL Highest Post Salary?

  The SSC CGL highest post salary is Assistant Audit Officer and Assistant Accounts Officer. The net in-hand salary for both these posts lies in the range of Rs 55,626 to Rs 65,318 per month depending upon the city of posting. The job profile for both the posts is completely different as in Assistant Accounts Officer the candidate will probably be posted in the same place with less work pressure compared to Assistant Accounts Officer where the candidate will be conducting audits in different places with hectic work life.

• Do candidates get SSC CGL salary during their training period?

  Yes, once the appointment letter is generated and the candidate has joined for training, they start receiving the monthly salary right from Day 1 of their training. Candidates must note that the SSC CGL Salary is credited to their bank account on the last day of the month.

• Which all cities are considered under X category while calculating the SSC CGL salary 2022?

  Cities including Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai, and Pune are considered X category cities while computing the SSC CGL salary per month.

• What is the SSC CGL in hand salary of Tax Assistant?

  The SSC CGL salary of a Tax Assistant varies from city to city. The grade pay of this post is Rs 2400 and the employee gets Rs 36, 742 in X City while Rs 32, 627 and Rs 30, 587 at Y and Z City, respectively.

• How can I download SSC CGL Salary Slip?

  A salary slip is a necessary document that includes all the deductions and allowances included in the salary. We have provided the SSC CGL Salary Slip in the above post for your reference. However, candidates must note that the SSC CGL Salary Slip is different for each post.

• When does the employee selected through this exam starts receiving SSC CGL salary?

  Once the appointment letter is generated and the candidate has joined, he/ she starts receiving the monthly salary released by the department and depending upon the designated post. Usually, SSC CGL salary is credited on the last working day of every month.

• Which are the best SSC CGL posts according to the salary and work?

  This depends upon the candidate’s perception as at times the candidate gives more preference to getting a home-state posting or less workload over a higher salary/ designation. Below, we have listed the points on the basis of the candidates' preferences considering the workload and SSC CGL salary.

  • Assistant Audit Officer/ Assistant Accounts Officer
  • Assistant in the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA)
  • Income Tax Inspector
  • Sub-Inspector in CBI
  • Assistant Section Officer in Central Secretariat Service

• Do candidates selected through SSC CGL Exam get salary during their training period?

  Yes, once the appointment letter is generated and the candidate has joined for training, they start receiving the monthly salary right from Day 1 of their training. Candidates must note that the salary is credited to their bank account on the last day of the month.