The SSC CGL examination is considered one of the toughest competitive examinations. Every year, lakhs of candidates appear in the exam with the aim of getting a well-paid and reputed job under the government of India. Recently, the Staff Selection Commission released the official notification for the SSC CGL examination 2023. The SSC CGL 2023 Tier I examination is set to be conducted from July 14 to July 27, 2023.
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3-April-2023: SSC CGL 2023-24 Official Notification
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The Commission conducts the SSC CGL examination every year for the recruitment of the most deserving candidates in various Group “B” and “C” posts in various departments, offices, and ministries of the Government of India.
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| SSC CGL 2023 Exam Pattern | SSC CGL 2023 Best Preparation Strategy |
Lists of Posts under SSC CGL 2023
The complete list of Group “B” and Group “C” posts that will be filled via the SSC CGL 2023 examination is provided below:
Pay Level 8 (Rs. 47600 to 151100)
| Name of Post | Ministry/ Department/ Office/ Cadre | Classification of Post |
| Assistant Audit Officer | Indian Audit & Accounts Department under C&AG | Group “B” Gazetted (Non-Ministerial) |
| Assistant Account Officer | Indian Audit & Accounts Department under C&AG | Group “B” Gazetted (Non-Ministerial) |
Pay Level 7 (Rs. 44900 to 142400)
| Name of Post | Ministry/ Department/ Office/ Cadre | Classification of Post |
| Assistant Section Officer | Central Secretariat Service | Group B |
| Assistant Section Officer | Intelligence Bureau | Group B |
| Assistant Section Officer | Ministry of Railway | Group B |
| Assistant Section Officer | Ministry of External Affairs | Group B |
| Assistant Section Officer | AFHQ | Group B |
| Assistant Section Officer | Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology | Group B |
| Assistant/Assistant Section Officer | Other Ministries/ Departments/ Organisations | Group B |
| Inspector of Income Tax | CBDT | Group C |
| Inspector (Central Excise, Prevention Officer, Examiner) | CBIC | Group B |
| Assistant Enforcement Officer | Directorate of Enforcement, Department of Revenue | Group B |
| Sub Inspector | Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) | Group B |
| Inspector Posts | Department of Post, Ministry of Communication | Group B |
| Inspector | Central Bureau of Narcotics, Ministry of Finance | Group B |
Pay Level 6 (Rs. 35400 to 112400)
| Name of Post | Ministry/ Department/ Office/ Cadre | Classification of Post |
| Assistant/ Assistant Section Officer | Other Ministries/ Departments/ Organisations | Group B |
| Executive Assistant | CBIC | Group B |
| Research Assistant | National Human Right Commission (NHRC) | Group B |
| Divisional Accountant | Offices under C&AG | Group B |
| Sub-Inspector | National Investigation Agency (NIA) | Group B |
| Sub-Inspector/ Junior Intelligence Officer | Narcotics Control Bureau (MHA) | Group B |
| Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) | Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation | Group B |
Pay Level 5 (Rs. 29200 to 92300)
| Name of Post | Ministry/ Department/ Office/ Cadre | Classification of Post |
| Auditor | Officers C&AG | Group C |
| Auditor | Offices under CGDA | Group C |
| Auditor | Other Ministry/ Departments | Group C |
| Accountant | Offices under C&AG | Group C |
| Accountant | Controller General of Accounts | Group C |
| Accountant/ Accountant Junior | Other Ministries/Departments | Group C |
Pay Level 4 (Rs. 22500 to 81100)
| Name of Post | Ministry/ Department/ Office/ Cadre | Classification of Post |
| Postal Assistant/ Sorting Assistant | Department of Post, Ministry of Communication | Group C |
| Senior Secretary Assistant/ Upper Division Clerks | Central Government Offices/ Ministries other than CSCS cadres | Group C |
| Senior Administrative Assistant | Military Engineering Services, Ministry of Defence | Group C |
| Tax Assistant | CBDT | Group C |
| Tax Assistant | CBIC | Group C |
| Sub-Inspector | Central Bureau of Narcotics, Ministry of Finance | Group C |
SSC CGL 2023 Salary
The candidates selected for various posts through examination received many benefits such as HRA, TA, DA etc., other than a good salary. Hence, the competition is always tough for the examination. It is considered one of the toughest national-level competitive examinations in India.
As the examination is conducted for different posts, the pay grades for all posts is different. The Toal In-hand salary of all the posts rages between Rs. 25,500 to 151100 including HRA, TA, DA, Travel Allowance etc.
| Pay Level of Posts | Pay Level 8 | Pay Level 7 | Pay Level 6 | Pay Level 5 | Pay Level 4 |
| Pay scale | Rs. 47600 to 151100 | Rs. 44900 to 142400 | Rs. 35400 to 112400 | Rs. 29200 to 92300 | Rs. 25500 to 81100 |
| Grade Pay | 4800 | 4600 | 4200 | 2800 | 2400 |
| Basic Pay | 47600 | 44900 | 35400 | 29200 | 25500 |
| HRA in City X | 11424 | 10776 | 8496 | 7008 | 6120 |
| HRA in City Y | 7616 | 7184 | 5664 | 4672 | 4080 |
| HRA in City Z | 3808 | 3592 | 2832 | 2336 | 2040 |
| DA | 8092 | 7633 | 6018 | 4964 | 4335 |
| Travel Allowance | Cities- 3600 Other Places- 1800 | Cities- 3600 Other Places- 1800 | Cities- 3600 Other Places- 1800 | Cities- 3600 Other Places- 1800 | Cities-3600 Other Places-1800 |
| Gross Salary in City X | 70716 | 66909 | 53514 | 44772 | 39555 |
| Gross Salary in City Y | 66908 | 63317 | 50682 | 42436 | 37515 |
| Gross Salary in City Z | 63100 | 57925 | 46050 | 38300 | 33675 |
| In Hand Salary in City X | 65318 | 61888 | 49543 | – | 36742 |
| In Hand Salary in City Y | 59434 | 58296 | 44636 | – | 32627 |
| In Hand Salary in City Z | 55626 | 54704 | 41804 | – | 30587 |
SSC CGL 2023 Salary: Allowances & Benefits
Other than the month’s basic pay, the selected also get other allowances to compensate for expenses related to their job, such as House Rent Allowances, Dearness Allowances, Transport Allowances, etc.
1- House Rant Allowances
The House Rant Allowance will be provided to employees as per the category of the city they are posted in. These cities are divided into three categories: City X, City Y, and City Z and the HRA for these cities should not be less than Rs, 5400, Rs. 3600, and Rs. 1800, respectively.
The city-wise distribution for the HRA is as follows:
- City X: 24% of Basic Pay
- City Y: 16% of Basic Pay
- City Z: 8% of Basic Pay
2- Dearness Allowance (DA)
As per the 7th Pay Commission, the Dearness Allowances provided to employees are 34% of the basic pay. The Union cabinet increased the DA for all the employees working under the central government from 17% to 34% as of January 1, 2022.
3- Transport Allowance
- For cities: Rs. 3600
- For Other Places: Rs. 1800
SSC CGL 2023 Salary: Other Perks & Benefits
The candidates who will be selected for various posts via the SSC CGL 2023 recruitment examination will be entitled to more perks and benefits other than their monthly salary, such as:
Medical Facility: The employee selected under the examination becomes a member of the Government of India’s health scheme, which also includes the benefit of treatment at absolutely no cost in most leading hospitals in the country.
Paid Leave Benefits: The SSC CGL employees are entitled to the benefits of casual leaves, medical leaves, privilege leaves, etc.
Gratuity Benefits: The employees will get a gratuity benefit from the central government that will help them save money for the future.
Transport Allowance: The employees will be given the charges for transportation from home to office and from office to home.
Mobile Bill Payment: There are some sports under SSC CGL, in which the employees are given a free SIM card and are entitled to receive a certain amount every month.
National Pension Scheme: The employees will get membership in the National Pension Scheme and will also be provided a PAN. Under this scheme, a certain percentage of an employee’s salary will be deducted and kept as a contribution towards the scheme. The amount is contributed by the employer.
SSC CGL 2023 Salary FAQs
A. The post of Assistant Audit Officer is the highest paid post under SSC CGL.
A. Other than the basic pay, the SSC CGL employees are proved with certain other allowances such as House Rant Allowance, Dearness Allowances and Transports Allowance.
A. The Staff Selection Commission has issued 7500 vacancies for SSC CGL 2023.
A. As per the 7th Pay Commission, the HRA provided for the SSC CGL employee will be the 34% of the basic pay.
A. The gross salary for SSC CGL ranges from Rs. 33675 to 70716.