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SSC CHSL Salary, In-Hand Post Wise Salary After 7th Pay Commission

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) offers good salaries for jobs like Lower Division Clerk (LDC), Data Entry Operator (DEO), and Postal Assistant through the SSC CHSL exam. Starting salaries for these positions are Rs. 19900, according to the new 7th Pay Commission. This article gives you information about the SSC CHSL salary, allowances, career growth, and other benefits from 2024 onwards. Along with the responsibility, it also comes up with a good salary. check this article to find out about the SSC CHSL Salary and Job Profile for 2024.

SSC CHSL Salary Structure 2024

The starting salary for Lower Division Clerk (LDC) and Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) positions is Rs. 19000. For Data Entry Operator (DEO), Postal Assistant (PA), and Sorting Assistant (SA) roles, the starting salary is Rs. 25,500. You can find more details about the actual take-home pay for these jobs in the table below.

SSC CHSL Salary- LDC/JSA
Criteria Population>50 lakhs Population=5 to 50 lakhs
Population<5 lakhs
Payscale Rs. 5200 – 20200 Rs. 5200 – 20200
Rs. 5200 – 20200
HRA (depending on the city) 24%= Rs. 4776 16%= Rs. 3184 8%= Rs. 1592
DA (Current- 17%) Rs. 3383 Rs. 3383 Rs. 3383
Grade Pay Rs. 1900 Rs. 1900 Rs. 1900
Basic pay Rs. 19,900 Rs. 19,900 Rs. 19,900
Travel Allowance Rs. 3600 Rs. 1800 Rs. 1800
Gross Salary Range (Approx) Rs. 31659 Rs. 28267 Rs. 26675
Deductions (Approx) Rs. 2500 Rs. 2500 Rs. 2500
Approx In-Hand Salary Rs. 29,159 Rs. 25,767 Rs. 24,175

SSC CHSL DEO / PA / SA Salary

SSC CHSL Salary- DEO / PA / SA
Criteria Population>50 lakhs Population=5 to 50 lakhs
Population<5 lakhs
Payscale Rs. 5,200 – 20,200 Rs. 5,200 – 20,200
Rs. 5,200 – 20,200
DA (Current- 17%) Rs. 4,335 Rs. 4,335 Rs. 4,335
Travel Allowance Rs. 3600 Rs. 1800 Rs. 1800
Gross Salary Range (Approx) Rs. 39,555 Rs. 35, 715 Rs. 33,675
Grade Pay Rs. 2400 Rs. 2400 Rs. 2400
Basic pay Rs. 25,500 Rs. 25,500 Rs. 25,500
HRA (depending on the city) 24%= Rs. 6,120 16%= Rs. 4,080 8%= Rs. 2,040
Deductions (Approx) Rs. 3000 Rs. 3000 Rs. 3000
Approx In-Hand Salary Rs. 36,555 Rs. 32,715 Rs. 30,675

SSC CHSL Grade Pay

SSC CHSL Grade Pay- 
Post Grade Pay
DEO/PA/SA Rs. 2400
LDC/JSA Rs. 1900

SSC CHSL Salary Slip

The SSC CHSL Salary Slip provides a detailed distribution of employees’ earnings for various jobs obtained through the SSC CHSL exam. It includes the Basic Pay, and various allowances such as House Rent Allowance (HRA) for living costs, Transport Allowance for travel expenses, and Dearness Allowance to offset inflation. The slip also mentions deductions for retirement savings like the Provident Fund and taxes such as Income Tax.

SSC CHSL Post-wise Salary

You can find the salary details for the Lower Division Clerk (LDC), Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA), Postal Assistant (PA), Sorting Assistant (SA), and Data Entry Operator (DEO) in the table below, as per as the official notification provided by the Staff Selection Commission.

SSC CHSL Posts
SSC CHSL Pay Scales
Postal Assistant (PA)
Rs. 25,500 – 81,100/-
Sorting Assistant (SA)
Rs. 25,500 – 81,100/-
Lower Divisional Clerk (LDC)
Rs. 19,900 – 63,200/-
Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA)
Rs. 19,900 – 63,200/-
Data Entry Operator (DEO): Pay Level-4
Rs. 25,500 – 81,100/-
Data Entry Operator (DEO): Pay Level-5
Rs. 29,200 – 92,300/-
DEO (Grade A)
Rs. 25,500 – 81,100/-

SSC CHSL LDC/JSA Salary Deduction

SSC CHSL Salary Deductions- LDC/JSA
Salary Details City X City Y City Z
NPS (10% of Basic + DA) 2328 2328 2328
CGHS 250 250 250
CGEGIS 30 30 30
Total Deductions 2608 2608 2608
Net Salary (Approx) 29,051 25,659 24,067

SSC CHSL DEO Salary Deductions

SSC CHSL Salary Deductions- DEO / PA / SA
Salary Details City X City Y City Z
CGHS 250 250 250
CGEGIS 30 30 30
NPS (10% of Basic + DA) 2984 2984 2984
Total Deductions 3264 3264 3264
Net Salary 36,291 32,451 30,411

SSC CHSL Perks and Allowances

CHSL posts come with several attractive perks and allowances. These include the Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS), which offers medical facilities at top multispecialty hospitals, a Transport Allowance to cover travel expenses, and a House Rent Allowance (HRA) to help with accommodation costs and many more. Also there are pensions scheme to ensure financial security after retirement. Below is a brief overview of these various allowances.

  • Dearness Allowance (DA): About 50% of your salary, used to overcome purchasing power.
  • House Rent Allowance (HRA): Varies cities by cities; higher in expensive areas.
  • Transport Allowance: Helps with travelling costs.
  • Medical Allowance: Covers medical expenses through CGHS for quality healthcare.
  • Pension and Retirement Benefits: Includes a pension, gratuity, and provident fund for financial security after you retire.
  • Children’s Education Allowance: Helps your children through scholarships
  • Special Duty Allowance: Extra pay for handling tough or special jobs.

SSC CHSL Job Profile

Lower Division Clerk (LDC)/Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA):

  • Do clerical work like data entry and keeping records.
  • Handle office mail and help with admin tasks.
  • Support senior staff in different departments.

Data Entry Operator (DEO):

  • Enter and manage data in computers.
  • Check and verify data regularly.
  • Keep records accurate and updated.

Postal Assistant/Sorting Assistant:

  • Manage postal services and sort mail.
  • Provide customer service in postal operations.
  • Oversee different parts of postal management.

SSC CHSL Promotions

In SSC CHSL jobs, you can check the promotion opportunities as you gain experience and perform strong performance. you start as Lower Division Clerk (LDC) or Data Entry Operator (DEO). As you progress, you can move up to higher positions. For instance, an LDC or Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) can be promoted to Upper Division Clerk (UDC) or more senior administrative roles. Similarly, a DEO or Postal Assistant (PA) can promote to positions like Assistant or higher roles within the department. Promotions often require passing internal exams or completing training programs.

Post Name Promotion
Lower Division Clerk Upper Division Clerk, Division Clerk and Section Officer.
Data Entry Operator Data Entry Operator Grade B, Grade C and Grade F (system analyst)
PA/SA Supervisor (LSG), Senior Supervisor and Chief Supervisor (HSS) [After Postmaster Grade I examination]

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FAQs

What is the monthly salary of SSC CHSL Posts?

The grade pay ranges from 1900 to 2400 for various posts in the SSC CHSL. The starting minimum pay for various positions ranges from Rs. 19000 to Rs. 92300

What should be the age limit for SSC CHSL recruitment drive?

18 to 27 for all positions,( without age relaxation)

Is perk and allowances is given to SSC CHSL Posts?

Yes, House Rent Allowance, Transport Allowance, Dearness Allowance, and Travel allowance etc is given to CHSL Posts.

What is the promotion criteria for SSC CHSL Employee?

LDC or Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) can be promoted to Upper Division Clerk (UDC) and DEO or Postal Assistant (PA) can promote to positions like Assistant