SSC CHSL salary 2026: the notification lists basic-pay ranges from ₹19,900–₹63,200 for LDC/JSA to ₹29,200–₹92,300 for Level 5 DEO posts. The range depends on the post and pay level; it is not a monthly take-home promise.
Post-wise salary at a glance
| Post | Pay level | Basic-pay range |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Division Clerk / Junior Secretariat Assistant | Level 2 | ₹19,900–₹63,200 |
| Data Entry Operator | Level 4 | ₹25,500–₹81,100 |
| Data Entry Operator | Level 5 | ₹29,200–₹92,300 |
| Data Entry Operator Grade A | Level 4 | ₹25,500–₹81,100 |
Starting basic pay, gross pay and in-hand salary
The lower figure in a listed pay range is its starting basic-pay figure; the upper figure is not the amount every new recruit receives. Basic pay is only one component of salary. Gross pay adds the allowances actually admissible to the employee. Take-home pay is the amount left after applicable deductions.
The recruitment notice does not establish one universal in-hand amount for every CHSL appointee. Posting, accommodation, the applicable allowance orders and individual deductions can change the calculation. For that reason, this guide does not publish an invented city-wise take-home table.
Why two DEO pay levels appear
SSC lists DEO at both Level 4 and Level 5, while DEO Grade A is listed at Level 4. Do not assume that every DEO vacancy carries Level 5 pay. Check the post code, department and pay level in the vacancy/preference information before making your choices.
Allowances and deductions: what to verify
Before comparing an appointment offer with a coaching-site salary estimate, ask the appointing department which allowance rates, accommodation conditions and deductions apply. A useful comparison records basic pay, admissible allowances, deductions and net pay separately. This is a checking method, not an official salary calculator.
- Identify the exact post and pay level first.
- Check the posting and government-accommodation position.
- Use the department’s applicable allowance and deduction orders.
- Read the appointment letter and subsequent payslip rather than treating a website estimate as an entitlement.
Posts, eligibility and preferences
CHSL 2026 recruits Group C LDC/JSA and Data Entry Operator posts. Pay level alone does not establish eligibility. Some DEO posts require Class 12 Science with Mathematics; the general Class 12 rule applies to the other posts specified in the notice. Read the linked eligibility guide before comparing salary.
SSC takes online post/department preferences before FRTA/result. A candidate is not considered for a post for which no preference has been indicated, and submitted preferences are treated as final under the notice. Compare duties, qualification requirements, location implications and pay together.
Promotion and future pay revisions
The CHSL notification does not promise a fixed promotion timeline or a future revised salary for every appointee. Career progression depends on the relevant department’s service rules and the employee’s circumstances. This page therefore does not claim an automatic promotion after a fixed number of years or advertise an unverified future pay-commission salary.
Using this guide for 2027 preparation
The verified recruitment rules on this page are for 2026. We have not verified a CHSL 2027 notification in this review. Do not carry dates, vacancies, age reference dates or pay claims into a future cycle without checking its official notice.
Frequently asked questions
Is ₹19,900 the LDC/JSA in-hand salary?
No. It is the lower basic-pay figure for Level 2. Take-home pay includes applicable allowances and deductions.
Do all DEO posts have the same salary?
No. The 2026 notice lists DEO at Levels 4 and 5; DEO Grade A is Level 4.
Does this confirm the CHSL 2027 salary?
No. It records the 2026 notice. Check the next notification and any applicable pay orders when issued.
Related SSC CHSL resources
- Latest SSC CHSL notification and important dates
- Eligibility and age relaxation
- Current exam pattern and timings
- Subject-wise syllabus
- Published cut-offs and how to interpret them