Official-notice audit · CGL 2026
SSC CGL Posts and Salary 2026: Pay Levels, Work Type and Preferences
CGL 2026 covers Group B and Group C posts from Pay Level 8 down to Pay Level 4. Salary and work profile depend on the allotted post, department and location.
Compare the notified pay level—not an unsupported “in-hand” promise.
The official notice provides basic-pay ranges. Allowances, city class, government accommodation, NPS, tax and other deductions determine actual take-home pay.
Pay levels and example roles
| Pay Level 8 · ₹47,600-1,51,100 | Assistant Audit Officer and Assistant Accounts Officer cadres |
| Pay Level 7 · ₹44,900-1,42,400 | Assistant Section Officer, Income Tax Inspector, CBIC Inspectors, Assistant Enforcement Officer, CBI Sub-Inspector and others |
| Pay Level 6 · ₹35,400-1,12,400 | Executive Assistant, Divisional Accountant, NIA Sub-Inspector, JSO, Statistical Investigator Grade II and others |
| Pay Level 5 · ₹29,200-92,300 | Auditor, Accountant and Junior Accountant posts |
| Pay Level 4 · ₹25,500-81,100 | Postal/Sorting Assistant, UDC/SSA, Tax Assistant and CBN Sub-Inspector |
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Frequently asked questions
Which CGL post has the highest basic pay?
The notice places the Assistant Audit/Accounts Officer cadres in Pay Level 8, but suitability depends on eligibility, role and preference.
Is monthly take-home fixed?
No. Basic pay is only one component; allowances and deductions vary.
Do all inspector posts have the same standards?
No. Named posts can add physical or medical standards; read the relevant annexures.
Related CGL guidance
Source audit: SSCExam.in Research Desk
Facts were checked against the official CGL 2026 notice and SSC notice board at 13 August 2026, 08:10 IST. This page remains outside broad indexing until a named author and reviewer are attached.
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