SSC - CHSL Salary 2023 - In hand Salary, Responsibility, Allowances etc..

SSC - CHSL Salary 2023

The Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level (SSC CHSL) examination is one of the most popular exams in India. It is conducted by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) every year to recruit candidates for various posts such as Lower Division Clerk (LDC), Data Entry Operator (DEO), Postal Assistant (PA), Sorting Assistant (SA), etc. Many aspirants take this exam with the hope of securing a stable job with a decent salary. In this article, we will discuss the SSC CHSL posts and their respective salaries in hand per month.

Before we delve into the details of the salaries, let us first understand what is meant by "salary in hand". Salary in hand refers to the amount that an employee receives in his/her bank account after all the deductions such as taxes, provident fund, etc. have been made.

SSC-CHSL Salary 2023

Now, let us discuss the various posts under SSC CHSL, Responsiblility and their salaries in hand per month.

The various posts under SSC CHSL are :- 

• Lower Divisional Clerk (LDC)/Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA)
• Postal Assistant (PA)/ Sorting Assistant (SA)
• Data Entry Operator (DEO)
• Data Entry Operator (DEO)- Grade A

Responsibility :- 

Lower Divisional Clerk (LDC) and Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) :- are both clerical level positions in various government departments in India. Some of their responsibilities include:

• Maintaining files and records
• Data entry and typing
• Responding to routine correspondence
• Assisting with clerical tasks such as photocopying, scanning, and printing
• Assisting in the preparation of reports and presentations
• Maintaining office supplies and equipment
• Providing customer service to the public or other employees.

Postal Assistant (PA) and Sorting Assistant (SA):- are both positions in the postal department in India. Some of their responsibilities include:

• Sorting and processing incoming and outgoing mail
• Delivering mail and packages to customers
• Maintaining records and logs of mail deliveries
• Assisting with the operation and maintenance of postal equipment
• Providing customer service to the public
• Assisting with other clerical tasks as needed
• Handling cash transactions and maintaining financial records.

A Data Entry Operator (DEO) :- is responsible for entering data into computer systems and databases. Some of their responsibilities include:

• Entering data accurately and efficiently
• Verifying the accuracy of data before inputting it
• Reviewing and correcting errors in data
• Maintaining confidentiality and security of data
• Managing and organizing data in electronic or paper format
• Conducting research and compiling data as needed
• Generating reports and performing data analysis as required
• Operating and maintaining computer equipment and software used for data entry.

SSC CHSL Posts with 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/-

The salary structure of the SSC CHSL posts also has other allowances apart from the basic pay. These allowances are as per the guidelines set by the Government of the respective departments.

The various allowances that are a part of the salary structure are as follows:

1. Dearness Allowance

2. House Rent Allowance

3. Transport Allowance

4. Special Allowance

After the 7th pay commission, the allowances increment for House rent are as follows:

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

 

Post-wise salaries in hand per month :- 

SSC CHSL In Hand Salary of LDC/JSA -

Criteria	City – X	City – Y	City – Z
Pay Scale	5200 – 20200	5200 – 20200	5200 – 20200
Grade Pay	1900	1900	1900
Basic Pay	19900	19900	19900
DA (17% of Basic Pay)	3383	3383	3383
HRA (24%,16%,8%)	5400	3600	1800
TA	1350	900	900
DA on TA (17%)	575	575	575
Gross Pay	30608	28358	26558
Deductions	2608	2608	2609
Net Salary (In-Hand)	28000	25750	23950

SSC CHSL In Hand Salary of PA/SA -

Criteria	City – X	City – Y	City – Z
Pay Scale	5200 – 20200	5200 – 20200	5200 – 20200
Grade Pay	2400	2400	2400
Basic Pay	25500	25500	25500
DA (17% w.e.f July 2019)	4335	4335	4335
HRA (24%,16%,8%)	6120	4080	2040
TA	3600	1800	1800
DA on TA (17%)	612	306	306
Gross Pay	40167	36021	33981
Deductions	3264	3264	3264
Net Salary (In-Hand)	36903	32757	30717

SSC CHSL In Hand Salary of DEO -

Criteria	City – X	City – Y	City – Z
Pay Scale	5200 – 20200	5200 – 20200	5200 – 20200
Grade Pay	2400	2400	2400
Basic Pay	25500	25500	25500
DA (17% of Basic Pay)	4335	4335	4335
HRA (24%,16%,8%)	6120	4080	2040
TA	3600	1800	1800
DA on TA (17%)	612	306	306
Gross Pay	40167	36021	33981
Deductions	3264	3264	3264
Net Salary (In-Hand)	36903	32757	30717

 

SSC CHSL Posts-wise 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]

Frequently Questioned Answers (FQA)

1) What is the salary of SSC CHSL?

Answer: The salary of SSC CHSL varies depending on the position and level. The basic salary of a Lower Divisional Clerk (LDC)/Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) is between Rs.19,900 - Rs.63,200 per month, while that of a Postal Assistant (PA)/Sorting Assistant (SA) is between Rs.25,500 - Rs.81,100 per month.

2) What is the grade pay of SSC CHSL?

Answer: The grade pay for SSC CHSL is Rs. 1900 for LDC/JSA, and Rs. 2400 for PA/SA.

3) What is the in-hand salary of SSC CHSL?

Answer: The in-hand salary of SSC CHSL varies depending on the city of posting and other factors. However, the approximate starting in-hand salary for an LDC/JSA is around Rs. 22,000 - Rs. 25,000 per month, while that of a PA/SA is around Rs. 27,000 - Rs. 30,000 per month.

4) What is the salary structure of SSC CHSL?

Answer: The salary structure of SSC CHSL includes the basic pay, grade pay, and allowances such as Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and Transport Allowance (TA).

5) What is the difference between basic pay and gross salary?

Answer: Basic pay is the fixed salary that an employee receives without any allowances or deductions, while gross salary is the total salary including all allowances and deductions.

6) What is the Dearness Allowance (DA) in SSC CHSL?

Answer: Dearness Allowance (DA) is an allowance paid to employees to help them cope with inflation. The DA for SSC CHSL is calculated as a percentage of the basic salary and is revised periodically by the government.

7) What is the House Rent Allowance (HRA) in SSC CHSL?

Answer: House Rent Allowance (HRA) is an allowance paid to employees to help them meet the cost of rent. The HRA for SSC CHSL is calculated as a percentage of the basic salary and varies depending on the city of posting.

8) What is the Transport Allowance (TA) in SSC CHSL?

Answer: Transport Allowance (TA) is an allowance paid to employees to help them meet the cost of commuting to and from work. The TA for SSC CHSL is fixed and varies depending on the city of posting.

9) What is the difference between gross salary and net salary?

Answer: Gross salary is the total salary including all allowances and deductions, while net salary is the salary after deducting all taxes, provident fund, and other deductions.

10) Are there any deductions from the salary of SSC CHSL employees?

Answer: Yes, there are various deductions such as taxes, provident fund, and other contributions from the salary of SSC CHSL employees. The exact deductions depend on the individual employee's salary and other factors.