Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level
Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level
Application Date On27th May - 25th Jun 2025

SSC CHSL Salary 2024: Know Post-Wise Salary Structure, In-hand Salary, Job Description

The basic SSC CHSL Salary ranges between Rs.19,000–25,000/. Along with this, there are several allowances and benefits added to the basic salary as per the recommendation of the 7th pay commission. Know Post Wise detailed In-hand salary here.
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SSC CHSL Salary 2024: The candidates shortlisted through the SSC Combined Higher Secondary Level examination will be entitled to salary packages under the recommendation of the 7th Pay Commission. The basic salary offered to selected candidates in the SSC CHSL Exam is Rs.19,000–25,000/. Along with that, the recruits will also enjoy several benefits like housing allowances, Travel Allowances(TA) Drearence allowance (DA) and other perks.

The Staff Selection Commission conducts the SSC CHSL exam in order to recruit candidates for the post of Junior Secretariat Assistant, Lower Division Clerk (LDC), Sorting Assistant (SA) Data Entry Operator (DEO), and J Postal Assistant (PA).

SSC CHSL 2024: Post Wise Pay Scale

SSC CHSL recruitment 2024 will be conducted for the following post and each post has a different pay scale: 

  • Data Entry Operator (DEO)
  • Data Entry Operator, Grade ‘A’
  • Lower Division Clerk (LDC)
  • Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA)
  • Postal Assistant (PA)/ Sorting Assistant (SA)

The following is the pay structure based on the positions:

SSC CHSL Posts

Pay Scales 

Lower Divisional Clerk (LDC)

Rs. 32,095

Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA)

Rs. 32,095

Postal Assistant (PA)/ Sorting Assistant (SA)

Rs. 40,193

Data Entry Operator (DEO) Pay Level 5

Rs. 45,543

Data Entry Operator (DEO) Pay Level 4

Rs. 40, 193

Data Entry Operator (DEO) Grade A

Rs. 40, 193

SSC CHSL In-Hand Salary

The in-hand salary is the amount that a candidate will receive after adding all allowances and benefits along with the dedication corresponding to the post.  

SSC CHSL In-Hand Salary: LDC/JSA

Pay Scale

5200 – 20200

5200 – 20200

5200 – 20200

Grade Pay

1900

1900

1900

Basic Pay

19900

19900

19900

Allowances

City – X

City – Y

City – Z

DA (17% of Basic Pay)

3383

3383

3383

HRA (24%,16%,8%)

5400

3600

1800

Travel Allowance

1350

900

900

Gross Pay

31993

29683

27883

Deductions

2608

2608

2608

Net Salary (In-Hand)

29,385

27,075

25,275

SSC CHSL In-Hand Salary: DEO

The Detailed salary structure for the Data Entry Operator  is provided below in the table:

Pay Scale

5200 – 20200

5200 – 20200

5200 – 20200

Grade Pay

2400

2400

2400

Basic Pay

25500

25500

25500

Allowances

City – X

City – Y

City – Z

DA (17% of Basic Pay)

4335

4335

4335

HRA (24%,16%,8%)

6120

4080

2040

Travel Allowance

3600

1800

1800

Gross Pay

39555

35715

33675

Deductions

3264

3264

3264

Net Salary (In-Hand)

36,291

32,451

30,411

SSC CHSL In-Hand Salary: PA and SA

The Detailed salary structure for the Posting Assistant and Sorting Assistant posts is provided below:

Pay Scale

5200 – 20200

5200 – 20200

5200 – 20200

Grade Pay

2400

2400

2400

Basic Pay

25500

25500

25500

Allowances 

City – X

City – Y

City – Z

DA (17% w.e.f July 2019)

4335

4335

4335

HRA (24%,16%,8%)

6120

4080

2040

TA

3600

1800

1800

Gross Pay

39555

35715

33675

Deductions

3264

3264

3264

Net Salary (In-Hand)

36,291

32,451

30,411

X= Cities with a population of more than 50 lakhs

Y= Population within 5 to 50 lakhs

Z= Population less than 5 lakhs

SSC CHSL 2024: Post-Wise Salary Deduction

Central government jobs are subject to several deductions. These deductions are done with the prospect of providing additional financial assistance to the recruits of SSC CHSL after the completion of their job tenure. Below you can find detailed information regarding all the deductions done on their gross salary in accordance with the post.

SSC CHSL Salary Deductions- LDC/JSA

Salary Details

City X

City Y

City Z

NPS* (10% of Basic + DA)

2328

2328

2328

CGEGIS**

30

30

30

CGHS***

250

250

250

Total Deductions

2608

2608

2608

Net Salary (In-Hand)

29,385

27,075

25,275

* National Pension System:  It is a voluntary defined contribution retirement savings programme created to empower contributors to make the best decisions for their future by methodical saving throughout their working lives.

** Central Government Employees Group Insurance Scheme: The scheme aims to offer Central Government employees two benefits: a lump sum payout to supplement their retirement savings and an insurance cover to assist their families in the event of death in service, both at a reasonable cost and on a totally contributory and self-financed basis.

*** Central Government Health Scheme: It is a unique health insurance program for government servants. The medical services are offered through Wellness Centers (previously known as CGHS Dispensaries) / polyclinics under the Allopathic, Ayurvedic, Yoga, Unani, Sidha, and Homeopathic systems of medicine.

SSC CHSL Salary Deductions- DEO / PA / SA

 

Salary Details

City X

City Y

City Z

NPS (10% of Basic + DA)

2984

2984

2984

CGEGIS

30

30

30

CGHS

250

250

250

Total Deductions

3264

3264

3264

Net Salary (In-Hand)

36,291

32,451

30,411

SSC CHSL Allowances and Perks

Along with good pay, SSC CHSL positions also come with the following benefits and allowances:

House Rent Allowance (HRA): The rate of HRA, which varies depending on the government-proposed classification of cities, has been finalised by the 7th Pay Commission. The HRA's detailed classification is described below:

X= Cities with a population of more than 50 lakhs

Y= Population within 5 to 50 lakhs

Z= Population less than 5 lakhs

Travel Allowance: The chosen applicants for group X cities will receive travel allowances in the amount of Rs 3600, while the other two will receive travel allowances in the amount of Rs 1800.

Medical Allowance: The government will cover all medical costs associated with the treatment of its employees and their families.

Special Security Allowance (SSA): The candidate will receive an additional 20% of basic pay as a special security allowance (SSA) in their gross pay if they work for a special organisation, such as the CBI, IB, or any security agency.

Pension: This is the most alluring perk offered by any government position because it will provide the whole amount deducted as NPS from the basic salary every month during your service tenure.

NOTE:  Candidates can check the SSC CHSL vacancies here.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What are the posts for which the SSC CHSL Exam is held?

 Candidates are sought for the following positions through the SSC CHSL Exam: Data Entry Operator (DEO), Data Entry Operator (DEO)-Grade A, Lower Division Clerk (LDC), Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA), Postal Assistant (PA), and Sorting Assistant (SA).

What benefits do candidates selected through SSC CHSL Exam receive ?

After passing the SSC CHSL Exam, candidates receive Dearness Allowance, Travel Allowance, Medical Allowance, Special Allowance, etc.

What is the starting salary for those who pass the SSC CHSL Exam?

The basic salary for an LDC or JSA is Rs. 19,900, while it is Rs. 25,500 for a DEO or PA/SA. Candidates can take a detailed list of salaries in this article.

What grade pay do candidates receive after passing the SSC CHSL exam?

The LDC/JSA Grade Pay is Rs. 1900, and the DEO and PA/SA Grade Pay is Rs. 2400.

 

Do SSC increases salary increases for SSC CHSL?

Yes, the SSC CHSL salary has been increased in the recent year by the exam conducting body.

 

What is SSC CHSL highest salary?

SSC CHSL highest salary ranges between Rs. 25,500 – 81,100  and Level-5(Rs.29,200-92,300) for the post of Data Entry Operator (DEO)

What is SSC CHSL starting salary?

SSC CHSL starting salary ranges between Rs. 19,900- Rs. 63,200 for the post of Lower Division Clerk (LDC)/ Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA).

What is the SSC CHSL salary for Data Entry Operator, Grade ‘A’?

SSC CHSL salary for Data Entry Operator, Grade ‘A' ranges between Rs. 25,500-81,100.

Where can I check SSC CHSL salary?

You can check SSC CHSL Salary on the official website inside the notification. 

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