SSC CHSL Salary Structure
SSC CHSL is one of the prestigious exams conducted by the SSC. It seeks to recruit candidates in the positions of DEO, LDC, Postal Assistants etc. This article will discuss the SSC Salary structure and the various perks and benefits that are offered to the SSC CHSL qualified candidates.
The candidates who will be shortlisted for the SSC CHSL will be enjoying a great pay package as there was a hike of around 22-24% after the 7th Pay Commission was announced.
SSC conducts the SSC CHSL Exam to recruit aspirants for the following posts.
- Data Entry Operator (DEO)
- Lower Division Clerk (LDC)
- Court Clerk (CC)
- Postal Assistant/Sorting Assistant (PA/SA)
The revised salary structure of SSC CHSL after the 7th Pay Commission is as follows
The modified salary structure for the different posts under the SSC CHSL exam, after implementation of the Seventh Pay Commission recommendations, is as follows.
Post | Basic pay | HRA | TA | Gross Salary | In Hand |
DEO – I | 25500 | 6120 | 3600 | 35220 | 31045 |
DEO – II | 25500 | 4080 | 1800 | 31380 | 27205 |
DEO – III | 25500 | 2040 | 1800 | 29340 | 25165 |
LDC | 19900 | 4776 | 1350 | 26026 | 22411 |
Court Clerk | 19900 | 3184 | 900 | 23984 | 20369 |
PA/SA | 19900 | 1592 | 900 | 22392 | 18777 |
Apart from the basic pay, the SSC CHSL candidates are entitled to various allowances like DA, HRA, TA etc, which contributes to the overall salary. The HRA varies according to the city of posting. The in-hand salary of SSC CHSL candidates can be calculated as follows
In hand salary of LDC
Components | City X | City Y | City Z |
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Pay Scale | Rs. 5200 – 20200 | Rs. 5200 – 20200 | Rs. 5200 – 20200 |
Grade Pay | 1900 | 1900 | 1900 |
Basic pay | Rs. 19,900 | Rs. 19,900 | Rs. 19,900 |
HRA (depending on the city) | 24%= 4776 | 16%= 3184 | 8%= 1592 |
DA (Current- 17%) | 3383 | 3383 | 3383 |
Travel Allowance | 3600 | 1800 | 1800 |
Gross Salary Range (Approx) | 31659 | 28267 | 26675 |
Deductions ( NPS + CGEGIS+ CGHS) | 2608 | 2608 | 2608 |
Approx In-Hand Salary | 29051 | 25659 | 24067 |
In hand salary of PA/SA/DEO
Components | City X | City Y | City Z |
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Payscale | Rs. 5,200 – 20,200 | Rs. 5,200 – 20,200 | Rs. 5,200 – 20,200 |
Grade Pay | 2400 | 2400 | 2400 |
Basic pay | Rs. 25,500 | Rs. 25,500 | Rs. 25,500 |
HRA (depending on the city) | 24%= 6,120 | 16%= 4,080 | 8%= 2,040 |
DA (Current- 17%) | 4,335 | 4,335 | 4,335 |
Travel Allowance | 3600 | 1800 | 1800 |
Gross Salary Range (Approx) | 39,555 | 35, 715 | 33,675 |
Deductions (Approx) | 3264 | 3264 | 3264 |
Approx In-Hand Salary | 36,291 | 32,451 | 30,411 |
SSC CHSL Salary - Perks and Allowances
Apart from the basic salary, the candidates also receive certain benefits and allowances. The list of such allowances are as follows:
- Dearness Allowance ( 31% as per latest update)
- HRA ( 8-24% depends on the location of posting)
- Transport Allowance
- LTC
- Special Allowance