SSC CHSL 2026 · Salary & pay level
SSC CHSL Salary 2026: Pay Level, Pay Scale and Post-wise Pay
Pay level and pay scale for each post, as printed in the official notice. Allowances are paid on top of basic pay at government rates; no in-hand figure is guessed here.
SSC CHSL salary: pay level by post
CHSL posts span Pay Levels 2 to 5 of the 7th CPC matrix. Allowances are paid over basic pay at central government rates; the notice gives no in-hand figure.
Pay level by post
| Post | Pay level |
|---|---|
| Lower Divisional Clerk (LDC) / Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) | Level-2 (₹19,900 – ₹63,200) |
| Data Entry Operator (DEO) | Level-4 (₹25,500 – ₹81,100) and Level-5 (₹29,200 – ₹92,300) |
| Data Entry Operator, Grade 'A' | Level-4 (₹25,500 – ₹81,100) |
Posts are allotted on merit-cum-preference; once allotted, the Commission does not change the post because a candidate fails a post-specific requirement.
Frequently asked questions
What is the salary of SSC CHSL posts?
LDC/JSA is in Pay Level-2 (₹19,900 – ₹63,200); DEO is in Level-4 (₹25,500 – ₹81,100) and Level-5 (₹29,200 – ₹92,300); DEO Grade 'A' is in Level-4.