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SSC CGL Salary

In India, government jobs are one of the most sought after professional choices due to lucrative salaries, perks, and a stable career path. From Civil Services and Banking jobs to Armed Forces and PSU’s, there is an array of government jobs in all the grades available for students after graduation. But to pursue a career in this line, the students have to pass tough competitive exams conducted at the national or state levels by competent bodies. One such being the Combined Graduate Level exam(CGL). Conducted by the Staff Selection Commission(SSC), the CGL is a national level exam which is used to recruit potential candidates for the Grade “B” and “C” posts at various Government of India departments, ministries, and organizations. Since each and every phase of the SSC CGL is essential, we, in this blog, will discuss the important details pertaining to the SSC CGL 2021 exam. The Staff Selection Commission conducts the SSC CGL exam to recruit candidates into various organizations, departments, offices under the Government of India. It is a national level exam and recruitment to Group B and Group C posts in government departments is done through this exam. SSC CGL: Eligibility Criteria Since there are numerous posts and job profiles available for candidates after clearing the SSC CGL 2020 exam, the eligibility criteria may vary. But, there are some common prerequisites for all the vacancies which have been listed below: The minimum and maximum age for appearing for the exam is 18 to 32 years respectively. The candidate must hold a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university or institute. For profiles such as Sub Inspector in Central Bureau of Investigation or the National Investigation Agency or Inspector (Examiner/ Preventative Officer/Central Excise), candidates also have to clear physical fitness test to be considered eligible. SSC CGL Post-wise Salary The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) recruits candidates into various Government Departments and Ministries through the SSC CGL exam and thereby, the employees are liable for a decent salary as per the 7th Pay Commission. The SSC CGL salary has been discussed in detail in the linked article. Given below is the pay level for different employees appointed at different SSC CGL posts: SSC CGL Posts – Salary Pay Level 8 (Rs 47600 to 151100) Assistant Audit Officer Assistant Accounts Officer Pay Level-7 (Rs 44900 to 142400) Assistant Section Officer Assistant Inspector of Income Tax Inspector, (Central Excise) Inspector (Preventive Officer) Inspector (Examiner) Assistant Enforcement Officer Sub Inspector Inspector Posts       Pay Level-6 (Rs 35400 to 112400) Assistant/ Superintendent Divisional Accountant Sub Inspector(NIA) Junior Statistical Officer Statistical Investigator Grade-II       Pay Level-5 (Rs 29200 to 92300) Auditor Accountant Accountant/ Junior Accountant   Pay Level-4 (Rs 25500 to 81100) Senior Secretariat Assistant/ Upper Division Clerks Tax Assistant Sub-Inspector (Central Bureau of Narcotics) Upper Division Clerks   SSC CGL Post-Wise Job Profile candidates preparing for SSC Combined Graduate Level exam must know the what will be their roles and responsibility on being selected for any SSC CGL Post. Hence, the table below highlights the SSC CGL Post-Wise Job Profiles. SSC CGL Job Profile SSC CGL Posts SSC CGL Post-Wise Job Description Assistant Audit Officer Needs to assist audits in government/public sector organisations. Also needs to travel during an inspection. Assistant Accounts Officer Work includes data entry, processing, and recording transactions. Assisting with audits or fact-checking Assistant Section Officer It is a desk job and the lowest post in the Central Secretariat Services Assistant Different clerical responsibilities in different departments. Compiling files, reports, keeping track of ongoing cases, etc. Inspector of Income Tax Assessing Income Tax payable by people or companies. Managing TDS and refund claim Inspector (Central Excise) Checking if there is any kind of invasion of excise duty, preventing smuggling & assisting raid teams Assistant Enforcement Officer Preventing forgery and money laundering Sub Inspector Main responsibility is to gather information and make enquiry and investigations Inspector Illegal manufacture and transport of opium Junior Statistical Officer Assisting the Statistical Officer in drafting documents, data entry and tabulation Statistical Investigator Grade-II Drafting Documents, preparing survey reports, editing and compiling existing data Auditor Audit expense details of the State Departments Accountant/ Junior Accountant Passing of various bills, salary allowances, office expenses, pension-related issues Senior Secretariat Assistant/ Upper Division Clerks Clerical level post. Requires employee to maintain files & data entry Tax Assistant Access, modify and verify tax of individual or business Upper Division Clerks Maintain files, financial documents and accounts   All the SSC CGL posts hold great opportunities in terms of career growth and promotion. Candidates must note that every post under SSC Combined Graduate Level exam offers chances for further growth within the Organisation.

Tanu Kapoor February 22, 2022