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SSC CHSL Salary 2026
SSC CHSL Salary: the latest information and updates for SSC CHSL, collected by airGurukul.
SSC CHSL Salary
CHSL posts are paid under the 7th Central Pay Commission pay matrix. The pay levels below are from the CHSL 2026 notice. Along with basic pay you get Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA, which depends on the city), Transport Allowance and other central government benefits.
| Post | Pay Level | Pay range (Rs per month) |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Division Clerk (LDC) / Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) | Level 2 | 19,900 – 63,200 |
| Data Entry Operator (DEO) | Level 4 | 25,500 – 81,100 |
| Data Entry Operator (DEO) | Level 5 | 29,200 – 92,300 |
| Data Entry Operator Grade 'A' | Level 4 | 25,500 – 81,100 |
What makes up the salary
- Basic pay: starts at the first figure in the range and rises with annual increments.
- Dearness Allowance: a percentage of basic pay, revised by the Government twice a year.
- HRA: depends on whether you are posted in an X, Y or Z class city. You do not get HRA if you live in government housing.
- Transport Allowance and other allowances, according to central government rules.
- Deductions: pension contribution (NPS or the central scheme in force when you join), CGHS where it applies, and income tax.
Career growth
LDCs / JSAs can be promoted to Upper Division Clerk and higher posts under their department's rules. They can also take departmental exams, or SSC CGL itself, to move to higher-level posts.
We have not listed exact in-hand amounts because they change with DA revisions and the city of posting.
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