SSC CGL Posts: The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) Combined Graduate Level (CGL) exam is your gateway to a stable career in government. It offers a wide range of Group B and Group C positions across various ministries and departments, including roles such as Assistant Section Officer, Inspector of Income Tax, Inspector (Central Excise), Inspector (Preventive Officer), Inspector (Examiner), Auditor, Accountant, Postal Assistant/Sorting Assistant, and Tax Assistant. Cracking the two-tier CGL exam unlocks lucrative opportunities for a secure government job with an attractive salary package and benefits.
SSC CGL Posts
Staff Selection Commission conducts Combined Graduate Level Examination, 2024 to fill up various vacancies for Group ‘B’ and Group ‘C’ posts. SSC CGL exam is divided into two tiers i.e. Tier 1 and Tier 2. Tier 1 and Tier 2 exams are computer-based tests with negative markings for each incorrect answer in both tiers. SSC CGL exam comprises questions from general awareness, quantitative aptitude, English Language, reasoning and computer knowledge. Those who are declared successful in both tiers will only be appointed for various SSC CGL posts. Read on to find complete details of the SSC CGL Post List along with grade pay, salary, and other relevant details.
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| SSC CGL Cut Off | |
| SSC CGL Book |
SSC CGL Post List
Staff Selection Commission will conduct the Combined Graduate Level Examination, 2024 to fill up 17727 vacancies for Group ‘B’ and Group ‘C’ posts in different Ministries/ Departments/ Organizations of the Government of India. SSC CGL Group B includes posts such as Assistant Section Officer, Inspector of Income Tax, Inspector (Central Excise), Inspector (Preventive Officer), Inspector (Examiner), Assistant Enforcement Officer, Inspector, Assistant Superintendent, Divisional Accountant, Junior Statistical Officer, and Statistical Investigator Grade-II. SSC CGL Group C posts include Auditor, Accountant, Postal Assistant/ Sorting Assistant, Tax Assistant, Senior Secretariat Assistant/ Upper Division Clerk, Senior Administrative Assistant, and Sub-Inspector.
SSC CGL Posts List and Salary
Candidates must be familiar with the SSC CGL Posts list, Grade Pay, and Salary well in advance to check whether the offerings align with their career goals. Those who are declared qualified in the exam will be appointed for various Group ‘B’ and Group ‘C’ posts and receive a lucrative salary package. The SSC CGL salary consists of four pay levels for different posts such as Pay Level 4 (Rs 25500 to 81100), Pay Level 5 (Rs 29200 to 92300), Pay Level 6 (Rs 35400 to 112400) and Pay Level 7 (Rs 44900 to 142400). In brief, the SSC CGL Salary after the 7th pay commission falls between Rs 30,000 to Rs 60,000 per month including perks and allowances. Here is the post-wise SSC CGL salary along with the grade pay tabulated below.
| Job Posts & Department | SSC CGL Grade Pay | SSC CGL Salary in hand |
| Assistant Section Officer- Central Secretariat | 4600 | 61888 (X) 58296 (Y) 54704(Z) |
| Assistant Section Officer- Intelligence Bureau | 4600 | |
| Assistant Section Officer – Railway | 4600 | |
| Assistant Section Officer – Ext. Affairs | 4600 | |
| Assistant Section Officer – AFHQ | 4600 | |
| Assistant – Other Ministries | 4600 | |
| Inspector of Income Tax – CBDT | 4600 | |
| Inspector (Central Excise) – CBIC | 4600 | |
| Inspector (Preventive Officer) – CBIC | 4600 | |
| Inspector (Examiner) – CBIC | 4600 | |
| Assistant Enforcement Officer – Dept. Of Revenue | 4600 | |
| Sub-Inspector – CBI | 4600 | |
| Inspector of post – Dept. of Post | 4600 | |
| Inspector – Narcotics | 4600 | |
| Assistant – Other Ministries | 4200 | 49543 (X) 44636 (Y) 41804 (Z) |
| Divisional Accountant – Under C & AG | 4200 | |
| Junior Statistical Officer – Statistics | 4200 | |
| Statistical Investigator Grade-II – Registrar General of India | 4200 | |
| Sub-Inspector – NIA | 4200 | |
| Auditor – Under CGDA | 2800 | 41526 (X) 37115 (Y) 34779 (Z) |
| Auditor – Under C & AG | 2800 | |
| Auditor – Under CGA & Others | 2800 | |
| Accountant/Jr. Accountant – Under C & AG | 2800 | |
| Accountant/Jr. Accountant – Under CGA & Others | 2800 | |
| Senior Secretariat Assistant/ UDC – Central govt. offices | 2400 | 36742 (X) 32627 (Y) 30587 (Z) |
| Tax Assistant – CBDT | 2400 | |
| Tax Assistant – CBIC | 2400 | |
| Sub-Inspector Central Bureau of Narcotics | 2400 | |
| Upper Division Clerks – Border road org. | 2400 |
SSC CGL Posts and Code
Staff Selection Commission has invited applications to fill 17727 vacancies from June 24 to July 24, 2024, only at the official website. Those who fail to submit the application within the deadline cannot participate in this recruitment drive. Here we have shared the list of posts as per their pay level and classification for the reference of the candidates.
| SSC CGL Posts and Code | |
| Pay Level 7 | |
| Name of Post & Ministry/Department/Office/Cadre | Classification of Posts |
| Post: Assistant Section Officer Department: Central Secretariat Service | Group “B” |
| Post: Assistant Section Officer Department: Intelligence Bureau | Group “B” |
| Post: Assistant Section Officer Department: Ministry of Railway | Group “B” |
| Post: Assistant Section Officer Department: Ministry of External Affairs | Group “B” |
| Post: Assistant Section Officer Department: AFHQ | Group “B” |
| Post: Assistant Department: Other Ministries/Departments/Organizations | Group “B” |
| Post: Assistant Department: Other Ministries/Departments/Organizations | Group “B” |
| Post: Assistant Section Officer Department: Other Ministries/Departments/Organizations | Group “B” |
| Post: Inspector of Income Tax Department: CBDT | Group “C” |
| Post: Inspector (Central Excise) Department: CBIC | Group “B” |
| Post: Inspector (Preventive Officer) Department: CBIC | Group “B” |
| Post: Inspector (Examiner) Department: CBIC | Group “B” |
| Post: Assistant Enforcement Officer Department: Directorate of Enforcement, Department of Revenue | Group “B” |
| Post: Sub Inspector Department: Central Bureau of Investigation | Group “B” |
| Post: Inspector Posts Department: Department of Post | Group “B” |
| Post: Inspector Department: Central Bureau of Narcotics | Group “B” |
| Pay Level 6 | |
| Name of Post & Ministry/Department/Office/Cadre | Classification of Posts |
| Post: Assistant Department: Other Ministries/Departments/Organizations | Group “B” |
| Post: Assistant Superintendent Department: Other Ministries/Departments/Organizations | Group “B” |
| Post: Divisional Accountant Department: Offices under C&AG | Group “B” |
| Post: Sub Inspector Department: National Investigation Agency (NIA) | Group “B” |
| Post: Junior Statistical Officer Department: M/o Statistics & Programme Implementation | Group “B” |
| Post: Statistical Investigator Grade-II Department: Registrar General of India | Group “B” |
| Pay Level 5 | |
| Name of Post & Ministry/Department/Office/Cadre | Classification of Posts |
| Post: Auditor Department: Offices under C&AG | Group “C” |
| Post: Auditor Department: Other Ministry/ Departments | Group “C” |
| Post: Auditor Department: Offices under CGDA | Group “C” |
| Post: Accountant Department: Offices under CGDA | Group “C” |
| Post: Accountant/Junior Accountant Department: Other Ministry/ Departments | Group “C” |
| Pay Level 4 | |
| Postal Assistant/ Sorting Assistant | Group “C” |
| Senior Secretariat Assistant/ Upper Division Clerks | Group “C” |
| Senior Administrative Assistant | Group “C” |
| Tax Assistant (CBDT) | Group “C” |
| Tax Assistant (CBIC) | Group “C” |
| Sub-Inspector (Central Bureau of Narcotics, Ministry of Finance) | Group “C” |
Which is the Best post in SSC CGL?
Assistant Section Officer is considered the best post in SSC CGL. The monthly salary of ASO falls between Rs 44,000 and Rs 1,42,000 per month with a Grade Pay of Rs 4600. The pay scale is determined by the 7th pay commission guidelines. The actual in-hand salary also depends on the location where the employee is post. Along with the basic salary, they will also receive certain allowances such as dearness allowances, house rent allowances, travel allowances, job security, pension, medical benefits and various other benefits. The roles and responsibilities of ASO in SSC CGL are:
- To provide assistance to senior officers in administrative tasks.
- To maintain official records and documents.
- To perform clerical tasks, draft replies to letters, etc.
- To contribute to the functioning of the government department they are posted in.