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SSC CHSL Salary 2026

SSC CHSL recruits 12th-pass candidates for LDC, DEO, Postal/Sorting Assistant, and Court Clerk posts across central government ministries. Here is the complete 2026 salary breakdown.

📊 Post-Wise In-Hand Salary

Post Pay Level Basic Pay Metro (X City) Non-HQ (Y City) Key Allowances
Lower Division Clerk (LDC) Level 2 ₹19,900
to ₹63,200
≈ ₹24,000 ≈ ₹21,000 DA, HRA, TA
Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) Level 2 ₹19,900
to ₹63,200
≈ ₹25,000 ≈ ₹21,000 DA, HRA, TA, Secretariat allowance
Data Entry Operator (DEO) Level 4 ₹25,500
to ₹81,100
≈ ₹33,000 ≈ ₹28,000 DA, HRA, TA, DEO allowance
DEO Grade A (NIC / Ministry) Level 4 ₹25,500
to ₹81,100
≈ ₹34,000 ≈ ₹29,000 DA, HRA, TA, NIC special pay
Postal Assistant / Sorting Assistant Level 4 ₹25,500
to ₹81,100
≈ ₹32,000 ≈ ₹27,000 DA, HRA, TA, Postal allowance
Court Clerk Level 4 ₹25,500
to ₹81,100
≈ ₹32,000 ≈ ₹27,000 DA, HRA, TA

* In-hand estimates are after NPS (10% of Basic+DA), standard tax deduction, and CGHS contribution. DA at 53% (Jan 2026). Actual may vary by posting.

💰 Pay Levels & Bands (7th CPC)

Pay Level Pay Band (Basic Range) Posts at This Level
Level 2 ₹19,900–₹63,200 LDC / JSA
Level 4 ₹25,500–₹81,100 DEO, PA/SA, Court Clerk

🏙️ HRA by City Category

City Category HRA % Example HRA
X Cities (Metro) 27% ₹5,373 (on ₹19,900)
Y Cities 18% ₹3,582
Z / Other 9% ₹1,791

🎁 Perks & Benefits

✓ CGHS medical coverage ✓ LTC (Leave Travel Concession) ✓ Children Education Allowance ✓ NPS pension ✓ Group insurance ✓ Government quarters (where available)

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is the SSC CHSL LDC in-hand salary?
LDC is at Pay Level 2 (basic ₹19,900). With DA and HRA in a metro city, gross salary is ₹35,000–₹38,000. In-hand after NPS and tax deductions is approximately ₹22,000–₹26,000.
Is SSC CHSL DEO salary higher than LDC?
Yes. DEO is at Pay Level 4 (basic ₹25,500), which is higher than LDC at Level 2 (₹19,900). DEO in-hand salary is ₹30,000–₹34,000 vs LDC ₹22,000–₹26,000.
Can SSC CHSL employees get promoted to CGL-level posts?
Yes. Through departmental promotion exams (LDCE), LDC/JSA can become UDC (Level 4) and further ASO (Level 7), achieving CGL-equivalent grades over career.