SSC Selection Post Salary 2026 (Phase XIV) – Matric, 12th & Graduate Level Pay Structure (Official Framework)

Recruitment Authority: Staff Selection Commission
Official Website: https://ssc.gov.in

The salary for posts filled through SSC Selection Post Phase XIV 2026 is governed by the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Pay Matrix.

The notification specifies that:

• Posts fall under Pay Level 1 to Pay Level 7
• Basic Pay ranges from ₹18,000 to ₹44,900
• Final salary varies depending on:
• • Post
  • Department
  • Posting location
  • Applicable allowances

It is important to note that SSC does not define a single salary for the examination. Salary is strictly post-specific and department-specific.

These values are directly aligned with the official 7th CPC Pay Matrix adopted by SSC-recruited posts.

Matric Level Salary (10th Pass Posts)

Typical Pay Levels:

• Level 1
• Level 2

Salary Structure (Indicative Based on Pay Matrix)

Expected In-Hand Salary:

₹22,000 to ₹30,000

Example Posts:

• Office Attendant
• Field Attendant
• Laboratory Attendant
• Canteen Attendant
• Library Clerk

Higher Secondary Level Salary (12th Pass Posts)

Typical Pay Levels:

• Level 2
• Level 3
• Level 4

Expected In-Hand Salary:

₹25,000 to ₹40,000

Example Posts:

• Upper Division Clerk (UDC)
• Data Entry Operator
• Junior Clerk
• Assistant Store Keeper

Graduate Level Salary (Degree Posts)

Typical Pay Levels:

• Level 4
• Level 5
• Level 6
• Level 7

Expected In-Hand Salary:

₹30,000 to ₹60,000 or more depending on post and location

Example Posts:

• Senior Technical Assistant
• Research Assistant
• Junior Investigator
• Statistical Assistant

Basic Pay

Defined by pay level under 7th CPC.

Dearness Allowance (DA)

• Revised periodically by Government of India
• Based on inflation index

House Rent Allowance (HRA)

Transport Allowance (TA)

• Depends on city and level
• Paid monthly

• Medical facilities
• Leave Travel Concession (LTC)
• Paid leave
• Job security
• Pension as per applicable government rules

Promotion is not controlled by SSC directly. It depends on:

• Department rules
• Length of service
• Internal departmental examinations

Typical Progression:

• Annual increment is approximately 3% of Basic Pay

Example:

• Basic Pay = ₹25,500
• Next Year Basic ≈ ₹26,265

Matric Level

• Office assistance
• File handling
• Support activities

12th Level

• Clerical work
• Data entry
• Documentation

Graduate Level

• Technical support
• Administrative coordination
• Analytical work

Typical Career Path:

Matric Level:
Attendant → Senior Attendant → Supervisor

12th Level:
Clerk → Senior Clerk → Assistant → Section Officer

Graduate Level:
Assistant → Senior Assistant → Officer

Promotion Time:

• Usually 5 to 10 years
• Depends on department and performance

• SSC does not define a fixed salary for all posts
• Salary varies based on:
• • Post
  • Department
  • Pay level
• Allowances depend on:
• • Posting city
  • Government rules