How it's calculated
- Pay level: as listed in the SSC CHSL 2026 notice.
- Basic pay: the first cell of that level in the 7th CPC pay matrix (entry pay).
- DA 60%; HRA 30% / 20% / 10% of basic in X / Y / Z cities; Transport Allowanceby level and city, plus DA on it; NPS 10% of basic + DA.
Estimate only. Official results, marks and eligibility are decided by the Staff Selection Commission. Verify on the official website.
Worked example: Level 5, X city
| Basic pay | ₹29,200 |
| Dearness Allowance (60%) | ₹17,520 |
| House Rent Allowance (30%) | ₹8,760 |
| Transport Allowance | ₹3,600 |
| DA on Transport Allowance | ₹2,160 |
| Gross pay | ₹61,240 |
|---|---|
| NPS (10% of basic + DA) | − ₹4,672 |
| In-hand (before tax) | ₹56,568 |
SSC CHSL 2026 salary by pay level (DA 60%)
| Level | Basic pay range | In-hand, X city | In-hand, Y city | In-hand, Z |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 5 | ₹29,200 – ₹92,300 | ₹56,568 | ₹50,768 | ₹47,848 |
| Level 4 | ₹25,500 – ₹81,100 | ₹50,130 | ₹44,700 | ₹42,150 |
| Level 2 | ₹19,900 – ₹63,200 | ₹36,786 | ₹34,076 | ₹32,086 |
Entry pay, after NPS, before income tax. X city with the higher Transport Allowance; Y and Z with the lower rate.
SSC CHSL 2026 posts and pay levels
| Post | Department | Level | Group |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Division Clerk / Junior Secretariat Assistant | Various Ministries/ Departments/ Offices | 2 | C |
| Data Entry Operator (Level 4 posts) | Various Ministries/ Departments/ Offices | 4 | C |
| Data Entry Operator (Level 5 posts) | Various Ministries/ Departments/ Offices | 5 | C |
| Data Entry Operator, Grade 'A' | Various Ministries/ Departments/ Offices | 4 | C |
- The notice lists DEO posts at Level 4 or Level 5; the level depends on the post you are allotted.
- DEO / DEO Grade A in the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, the SSC and the Ministry of Culture need Class 12 in Science with Mathematics.
- Allotment is by merit and your post preferences; the Commission does not change a post once allotted.
Frequently asked questions
What is the salary of SSC CHSL 2026 posts?
SSC CHSL 2026 posts are in Pay Levels 2, 4, 5 of the 7th CPC matrix, with entry basic pay from ₹19,900 to ₹29,200. With DA at 60%, HRA and Transport Allowance, in-hand pay after NPS is about ₹32,086 to ₹56,568 a month, before income tax.
What is the in-hand salary of Data Entry Operator (Level 5 posts)?
It is a Level 5 post with entry basic pay of ₹29,200. In an X-class city with the higher Transport Allowance, gross pay is ₹61,240 and in-hand after NPS is ₹56,568 a month at DA 60%.
Does the salary depend on the city?
Yes. HRA is 30%, 20% or 10% of basic pay in X, Y and Z cities, and Transport Allowance is higher in 19 listed cities. Basic pay and DA are the same everywhere.
Are special allowances included?
No. Some departments pay extra allowances. This calculator includes only the standard allowances every central government employee gets under the Department of Expenditure orders.
How much does salary grow each year?
Each annual increment moves you one cell down your pay Level, about 3% more basic pay. DA is revised twice a year.
Is a Data Entry Operator paid more than an LDC?
Yes. LDC/JSA is a Level 2 post, while Data Entry Operator posts are in Level 4 or Level 5 and DEO Grade A is Level 4, as listed in the notice.
Sources
- SSC Notice: Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination, 2026 (F. No. HQ-C1102/5/2026-C-1, published 07-09-2026), Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
- Central Civil Services (Revised Pay) (Amendment) Rules, 2017, G.S.R. 592(E) dated 15 June 2017: Schedule, Part A (Pay Matrix), Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure
- DA: OM No. 1/1(i)/2026-E.II(B) dated 22 April 2026, Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure
- OM No. 2/5/2017-E.II(B) dated 7 July 2017: House Rent Allowance (7th CPC), with annexure of X and Y cities, Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure
- OM No. 21/5/2017-E.II(B) dated 7 July 2017: Transport Allowance (7th CPC), with annexure of higher-rate cities; as modified by OM of even number dated 2 August 2017 (Level 1 and 2 employees drawing pay of Rs 24,200 and above), Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure