SSC CHSL Salary Structure 2026: Post-Wise In-Hand Salary & 7th Pay Commission Allowances

The Staff Selection Commission offers highly competitive salary packages for candidates recruited for roles such as Lower Division Clerk (LDC), Data Entry Operator (DEO), and Postal Assistant through the SSC CHSL exam. Following the implementation of the 7th Pay Commission, the starting basic salary for SSC CHSL positions begins at Rs. 19,900. The 7th Pay Commission revisions resulted in an approximate 22-24% increase in the overall SSC CHSL salary structure. In addition to the basic pay scale, employees receive various perks, including House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance (TA), and Dearness Allowance (DA). Read on for a detailed breakdown of the SSC CHSL salary structure. 

SSC CHSL Salary Structure 2026

The initial basic pay for LDC / JSA roles starts at Rs. 19,900, while DEO / PA / SA roles begin at Rs. 25,500. Explore the detailed in-hand SSC CHSL salary figures for each position in the tables provided below. 

SSC CHSL Salary- LDC/JSA
Criteria	City X	City Y	City Z
Payscale	Rs. 5200 – 20200	Rs. 5200 – 20200	Rs. 5200 – 20200
Grade Pay	Rs. 1900	Rs. 1900	Rs. 1900
Basic pay	Rs. 19,900	Rs. 19,900	Rs. 19,900
HRA (depending on the city)	24%= Rs. 4776	16%= Rs. 3184	8%= Rs. 1592
DA (Current- 17%)	Rs. 3383	Rs. 3383	Rs. 3383
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 Salary- DEO / PA / SA
Criteria	City X	City Y	City Z
Payscale	Rs. 5,200 – 20,200	Rs. 5,200 – 20,200	Rs. 5,200 – 20,200
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
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
Deductions (Approx)	Rs. 3000	Rs. 3000	Rs. 3000
Approx In-Hand Salary	Rs. 36,555	Rs. 32,715	Rs. 30,675

X = Cities with a population exceeding 50 lakhs.

Y = Cities with a population between 5 and 50 lakhs.

Z = Cities with a population of less than 5 lakhs.

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SSC CHSL Salary- Postwise

Successful candidates selected through the SSC CHSL exam are placed in various roles, including Lower Divisional Clerk (LDC), Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA), Postal Assistant (PA), Sorting Assistant (SA), and Data Entry Operator (DEO). Please refer to the table below for the official SSC CHSL salary structure as notified by the Staff Selection Commission. 

SSC CHSL Posts	SSC CHSL Pay Scales
Lower Divisional Clerk (LDC)	Rs. 19,900 – 63,200/-
Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA)	Rs. 19,900 – 63,200/-
Postal Assistant (PA)	Rs. 25,500 – 81,100/-
Sorting Assistant (SA)	Rs. 25,500 – 81,100/-
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 Salary Deductions

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 (Approx)	29,051	25,659	24,067

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	36,291	32,451	30,411

SSC CHSL Salary- Perks & Allowances

The Staff Selection Commission provides comprehensive allowances and benefits tailored to the LDC, JSA, PA, SA, and DEO positions.

1. Transport Allowance
2. House Rent Allowance
3. Dearness Allowance
4. Other Special Allowance

House Rent Allowance

HRA (House Rent Allowance) is a mandatory component provided to employees to assist with accommodation costs, with rates varying depending on the classification of the city of posting. 

Category of Cities	HRA before 7th Pay Commission	HRA after 7th Pay Commission
X	30%	24%
Y	20%	16%
Z	10%	8%

Transport Allowance (TA)

Transport Allowance (TA) is provided to cover the daily commuting expenses of employees. Staff posted in cities are eligible for a TA of Rs. 3,600, while those posted in other regions receive Rs. 1,800.

Dearness Allowance (DA)

Dearness Allowance (DA) is an essential cost-of-living adjustment. Under the 7th Pay Commission, the DA is currently set at 17% of the basic pay, aimed at protecting employees from inflationary pressures.

Leave Travel Concession (LTC)

The Leave Travel Concession (LTC) is a valuable benefit that allows Central Government employees to claim reimbursement for travel expenses incurred when visiting their hometown or other destinations across India.

Other Allowances

In addition to these financial benefits, SSC CHSL roles offer unmatched job stability, long-term security, and a structured, professional work environment.

SSC CHSL Salary- Job Profile 

1. Lower Division Clerk (LDC) / Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA): Primary responsibilities include managing office correspondence, maintaining digital and physical filing systems, and assisting with general administrative documentation.

2. Data Entry Operator (DEO): DEOs are tasked with managing digital databases and entering office data. Candidates must possess strong computer literacy and efficient typing speed to handle these responsibilities effectively.

3. Postal Assistant (PA) / Sorting Assistant (SA): These roles focus on mail processing, managing departmental data, providing customer support, and resolving service-related queries.

SSC CHSL Salary- Promotions

The Staff Selection Commission offers clear promotion pathways. Promotion timelines and hierarchies differ for LDC, DEO, and PA/SA cadres, allowing for significant career growth.

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]