SSC CGL Auditor Salary 2024, Check Job Profile and Allowances

The Perks and Allowances are summed up with the total monthly salary after that Auditor salary is about ₹34500 to 36000 per month. Read this article to learn more about the SSC CGL Auditor Salary and Job Profile.

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Each year, the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) conducts an exam to recruit Auditor posts through a Combined Graduate Level examination. It comes under the India Audit & Accounts Department, supervised by the CAG. Candidates who want this post have to qualify with good marks in Tier 1. In this article, we will explore the salary, perks, allowances, and job profiles of SSC CGL auditors in the C&AG, CGDA, and CGA.

SSC CGL Auditor Salary

According to the 7th Pay Commission, the basic salary for a newly recruited employee is ₹29200. Along with the basic salary, the Auditor receives several allowances like Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and Transport Allowance (TA). These Allowances are summed up with the total monthly salary, bringing it to about ₹34500 to 36000 per month depending on factors such as Cities.

SSC CGL Auditor Pay Scale

The SSC CGL Assistant Audit Officer is a Group B job in the Indian Audit & Accounts Department under the CAG. Below we mentioned the overview of some basic details of the SSC CGL Auditor.

SSC CGL 2800 Grade Pay Salary
City type	X City	Y City	Z City
Basic pay	29,200	29,200	29,200
HRA	7,008	4,672	2,336
DA	4,964	4,964	4,964
TA	3,600	1,800	1,800
DA on TA	612	306	306
Gross Earnings	45,384	40,942	38,606
NPS Deduction 10% (Basic + DA)	3,478	3,447	3,447
CGHS	350	350	350
CGEGIS	30	30	30
Total Deductions	3858	3827	3827
Net Earnings	41,526	37,115	34,779
Govt. Contribution	4,869	4,826	4,826

Classification of cities

Category	City
X	Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai, and Pune
Y	Agra, Ajmer, Aligarh, Amravati, Amritsar, Asansol, Aurangabad, Bareilly, Belgaum, Bhavnagar, Bhiwandi, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Bikaner, Bilaspur, Bokaro Steel City, Chandigarh, Coimbatore, Cuttack, Dehradun, Dhanbad, Bhilai, Durgapur, Erode, Faridabad, Firozabad, Ghaziabad, Gorakhpur, Gulbarga, Guntur, Gwalior, Gurgaon, Guwahati, Hamirpur, Hubli–Dharwad, Indore, Jabalpur, Jaipur, Jalandhar, Jalgaon, Jammu, Jamnagar, Jamshedpur, Jhansi, Jodhpur, Kakinada, Kannur, Kanpur, Karnal, Kochi, Kolhapur, Kollam, Kozhikode, Kurnool, Ludhiana, Lucknow, Madurai, Malappuram, Mathura, Mangalore, Meerut, Moradabad, Mysore, Nagpur, Nanded, Nashik, Nellore, Noida, Patna, Pondicherry, Purulia, Prayagraj, Raipur, Rajkot, Rajahmundry, Ranchi, Rourkela, Ratlam, Salem, Sangli, Shimla, Siliguri, Solapur, Srinagar, Surat, Thanjavur, Thiruvananthapuram, Thrissur, Tiruchirappalli, Tirunelveli, Tiruvannamalai, Ujjain, Bijapur, Vadodara, Varanasi, Vasai-Virar City, Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam, Vellore, and Warangal
Z	All other cities

SSC CGL Auditor Selection Process

The exam has two stages: Tier 1 and Tier 2. The SSC CGL Exam offers vacancies for different job profiles. Tier 1 is the same for everyone. Tier 2 has three papers. The syllabus for Tier 2 varies depending on the job profile. So, students should prepare based on their respective job profiles.

SSC CGL Auditor In-Hand Salary

Check out the SSC CGL auditor salary details in the table below.

Position	Grade Pay	In-Hand Monthly Salary (Approx.)
Auditor C&AG	INR 2800	INR 40,356- INR 47,412
Auditor CGDA	INR 2800	INR 40,356- INR 47,412
Auditor CGA	INR 2800	INR 40,356- INR 47,412

Note that for all posts and departments, the basic salary and grade pay for SSC CGL “Group C” auditors are same across the board.

Also, Check SSC CGL Previous Year Question Paper

SSC CGL Auditor Perks & Benefits

Dearness Allowance (DA) is about 50% of the total salary and is changed regularly to tackle with the inflation, House Rent Allowance (HRA) varies based city to city, Transport Allowance covers commuting expenses and varies by rank and location, Medical Allowance helps cover medical expenses through the Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS). Pension and Retirement Benefits provide financial security after retirement. Children’s Education Allowance helps with education costs through scholarships or subsidies. Special Duty Allowance is extra pay for handling difficult jobs.

Particulars	Details
HRA
X Cities- 27%	₹7,008
Y Cities -18%	₹4,672
Z Cities- 9%	₹2,336
Dearness Allowance- DA (31% of basic pay)	₹9,052
Travel Allowance- TPTA(Amount of Transport Allowance = TA + [(DA% x TA)/100] )	X Cities- ₹4716 (3600+1116)Other Places- Rs. 2358 (1800 +558)
Gross Salary Range (Approx.)
X Cities	₹49,976
Y Cities	₹45,282
Z Cities	₹42,946

SSC CGL Auditor Job Profile

The job responsibilities of an SSC CGL Auditor include a variety of tasks related to financial management, auditing etc.

Roles & Responsibilities	Details
Financial Auditing:	Examine Accounts involves looking at financial statements, records, and accounts to ensure they are accurate and comply with regulations. Verify Transactions means checking financial transactions to identify any mistakes or issues.
Compliance and Reporting:	Ensure Compliance involves making sure that financial operations follow government policies and regulations. Prepare Reports means creating detailed audit reports that highlight findings, provide recommendations, and outline necessary corrective actions.
Administrative Duties:	Record Keeping involves maintaining accurate records of audits, inspections, and financial transactions. Documentation ensures that all paperwork is complete and follows auditing standards.
Special Tasks:	Investigate Irregularities involves conducting investigations into financial irregularities or discrepancies as needed. Assist in Compliance Checks means supporting compliance checks and audits conducted by external agencies.

SSC CGL Auditor Promotion

Junior Auditor: Role: This is an entry-level position that involves basic auditing tasks and assisting senior auditors.
Senior Auditor: Promotion: After gaining experience, a Junior Auditor can be promoted to Senior Auditor. This role involves handling more complex audits and leading audit teams.
Assistant Audit Officer (AAO):Promotion: Senior Auditors can be promoted to Assistant Audit Officer. This role includes greater responsibilities, such as checking audit projects and managing teams.
Audit Officer: Promotion: With further experience and successful performance, an Assistant Audit Officer can advance to Audit Officer.
Assistant Comptroller and Auditor General (C&AG):Promotion: The next step is Assistant Comptroller and Auditor General. This senior role includes checking audit operations and contributing to strategic decision-making.
Comptroller and Auditor General (C&AG): Promotion: The highest position within the C&AG is Comptroller and Auditor General. This role involves leading the entire auditing body, setting policies, and ensuring the overall efficiency and integrity of government audits.

Also, Check SSC CGL Syllabus 2024

FAQs

What is the Grade Pay of an SSC CGL Auditor Post?

The grade pay for SSC CGL auditors is 2800

What are the allowances provided to SSC CGL Auditors?

various allowances such as Dearness allowances, House Rent Allowance, Traffic allowance, Children education allowance etc. are provided to SSC CGL Auditors in 2024.

How can a candidate become an Auditor through SSC?

candidates have to qualify the CGL examination.

What are the departments will candidates be recruited as SSC CGL Auditors?

There are various departments in SSC CGL Auditors: Comptroller Auditor General of India(C&AG), Controller General of Defence Accounts (CGDA), and Controller General of Accounts (CGA).