SSC CGL is one of the toughest Civil service exams in India. Posts under SSC CGL are of high repute and enjoy societal status, respect, and many other benefits. The Staff Selection Committee (SSC) has recently released an official notification inviting applications for Combined Graduate Level (CGL) examination to be held in 2021. The SSC CGL 2021 exam (Tier-I) will take place from 29th May 2021 to 7th June 2021. The notification for Tier II Exam is not out yet.
The recruitment procedures will be carried out for various posts in Group B and Group C in different ministries, departments, and organizations. A total of about 6506 vacancies have been declared for about 34 posts this year. But, many candidates are confused regarding the job roles of these posts. So we have broken down what it is like to be an SSC CGL officer.
We have explained the career prospects of some of the most applied-for posts in CGL, their compensation structure, and other perks.
SSC CGL 2021: Details, Vacancies & Compensation Structure
The authorities have declared vacancies this year. So, here is detailed information about SSC CGL jobs and compensation below.
| Exam Name | SSC CGL Exam 2021 |
| Exam Conducting Authority | Staff Selection Committee (SSC) |
| Level | Centre |
| Exam dates | 29 May 2021 – 7 June 2021 (Tier I) |
| Mode of Exam | Online (Tier I) and offline (Tier II & III) |
| Total vacancies | 6506 |
| Total posts | 32 |
Find the grades, pay scale and departments of the vacancies notified by SSC CGL authorities.
| Sl. No. | SSC CGL Posts | Department | Group | Pay Level | Payscale (in Rs.) |
| Assistant Audit Officer | C & AG | B | 8 | 47,600 – 151,100 | |
| Assistant Accounts Officer | C & AG | B | 8 | ||
| Assistant Section Officer | Central Secretariat Service | B | 7 | 44,900 – 142,400 | |
| Assistant Section Officer | Intelligence Bureau | B | 7 | ||
| Assistant Section Officer | Ministry of Railways | B | 7 | ||
| Assistant Section Officer | Ministry of External Affairs | B | 7 | ||
| Assistant Section Officer | AFHQ | B | 7 | ||
| Assistant | Others | B | 7 | ||
| Assistant | Others | B | 7 | ||
| Assistant Section Officer | Others | B | 7 | ||
| Inspector of Income Tax | CBDT | C | 7 | ||
| Central Excise Inspector | CBIC | B | 7 | ||
| Preventive Officer Inspector | CBIC | B | 7 | ||
| Examiner Inspector | CBIC | B | 7 | ||
| Assistant Enforcement Officer | Enforcement Directorate | B | 7 | ||
| Sub Inspector | CBI | B | 7 | ||
| Inspector | Dept. of Posts | B | 7 | ||
| Inspector | Central Bureau of Narcotics | B | 7 | ||
| Assistant | Others | B | 6 | 35,400 – 112,400 | |
| Assistant/Superintendent | Others | B | 6 | ||
| Divisional Accountant | C&AG | B | 6 | ||
| Sub Inspector | National Investigation Agency (NIA) | B | 6 | ||
| Junior Statistical Officer | MoSPI | B | 6 | ||
| Auditor | C&AG | C | 5 | 29,200 – 92,300 | |
| Auditor | Others | C | 5 | ||
| Auditor | CGDA | C | 5 | ||
| Accountant | C&AG | C | 5 | ||
| Accountant/Junior Accountant | Others | C | 5 | ||
| Sr. Secretariat Assistant/UDC | Central Government offices | C | 4 | 25,500 – 81,100 | |
| Tax Assistant | CBDT | C | 4 | ||
| Tax Assistant | CBIC | C | 4 | ||
| Sub Inspector | Central Bureau of Narcotics | C | 4 |
SSC CGL 2021: Job profiles, and Career Progression
Check the job roles and career progression below after passing SSC CGL 2021:
Assistant Audit Officer
Job Role: Crucial role played in departmental audits, responsible to make decisions at the primary level and report to the seniors.
- Office: Indian Audit and Accounts Department under the C&AG
- Group B post
- Type of job: Desk job
- Location: New Delhi or other Tier I or II cities
- Transferable job
- Grade pay: Rs. 4800
- Basic pay: Rs. 47600
Career growth: An AAO after SSC CGL 2021 can be first promoted as Audit Officer after 6-10 years of service. The utmost post is Sr. DAG who is eligible to get a grade pay of 7600. The career progression are: Assistant Audit Officer> Audit Officer> Sr. Audit Officer> DAG> Sr. DAG
SSC CGL 2021: Assistant Section Officer at CSS
Job Role: Entitled to maintain files and case records and prepare reports, etc. Also serves as a link between the Parliament and the Central Secretariat and handles Parliament questions, assurances, and Government bills.
- Office: Central Secretariat Service
- Group B post
- Type of job: Desk job
- Location: New Delhi (Nirmal Bhawan and Udyog Bhawan among other offices)
- Transferable job, mostly to regional headquarters for a brief period
- Grade pay: Rs. 4600
- Basic pay: Rs. 44900
Career growth: An ASO at CSS will be promoted as Section Officer after 5-7 years of service. This promotion will be granted on their performance in an inter-departmental exam conducted by UPSC.
Otherwise, it usually might take 10-12 years for promotion as a Section Officer. The general career progression is: Assistant Section Officer> Section Officer (G.P. 4800)> Section Officer (G.P. 5400)> Under Secretary> Deputy Secretary> Director
Assistant Section Officer at MEA
Job Role: In charge of handling paperwork and files or records. Additional responsibility to work as a cipher assistant where they will have to decipher confidential code messages to and from the department.
- Office: Ministry of External Affairs
- Group B post
- Type of job: Desk job
- Location: New Delhi (Jawaharlal Nehru Bhawan) or in foreign countries
- Transferable job, mostly to Passport Regional Offices or abroad
- Grade pay: 4600
- Basic pay: Rs. 44900
Career growth: An ASO at MEA after SSC CGL exam 2021 like that in CSS, will be promoted as Section Officer after 5-7 years of service. UPSC will conduct an inter-departmental exam to assess their performance and then grant promotion.
Otherwise, it usually might take 10-12 years for promotion as a Section Officer. The post of Director is the highest in the hierarchy. The career progression is mentioned below: Assistant Section Officer> Section Officer (G.P. 4800)> Section Officer (G.P. 5400)> Under Secretary> Deputy Secretary>Director.
SSC CGL 2021: Inspector of Income Tax
Job Role: There are two separate sections in the Income Tax Department, whichever one might be posted to. One is a desk job where an Income Tax Inspector will assess liable tax payments to be made by entities, handle refund claims and TDS filing, and other such queries.
On the other hand, is the on-field work. An ITI will be part of search duties, commonly known as raids. They will have to gather evidence and records of defaulters. This can be risky at times.
- Office: Central Board of Direct Tax, Department of Revenue
- Group C post
- Type of job: Desk cum field job
- Location: Any Income Tax Department office in the country
- Transferable job
- Grade Pay: Rs. 4600
- Basic Pay: Rs. 44900
Career growth: In about 4-6 years, an Income Tax Inspector can be promoted to the post of IT Officer which is a Group B gazetted post. After 10-12 years in the service, he/she will get the chance to become an Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax (ACIT).
After a few more promotions one can be the Commissioner of Income Tax. The career growth is mentioned below: Income Tax Inspector> Income Tax Officer (Group B gazetted post)> Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax (ACIT)> Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax (DCIT)> Joint Commissioner of IT (JCIT)> Additional Commissioner of IT (ADCIT)> Commissioner of IT (CIT).
Assistant Enforcement Officer
Job Role: Responsible to enforce laws, conduct raids, handling money laundering cases, financial frauds and scams.
- Office: Enforcement Directorate, Department of Revenue
- Group B post
- Type of job: Desk cum field
- Location: Anywhere across India
- Transferable after every 3 years
- Grade pay: Rs. 4600
- Basic pay: Rs. 44900
Career growth: First promotion is given after at least 8-9 years of service as Assistant Director of ED. The hierarchy is as follows – Assistant Enforcement Officer> Assistant Director of Enforcement Directorate> Deputy Director of Enforcement Directorate> Joint Director of Enforcement Directorate> Additional Director of Enforcement Directorate.
Sub Inspector at CBI
Job Role: Investigation of anti-corruption cases and other conventional crimes.
- Office: Central Bureau of Investigation
- Group B post
- Type of job: Mostly fieldwork
- Location: Delhi (in most cases)
- Occasional traveling included
- Grade pay: Rs. 4600
- Basic pay: Rs. 44900
Career growth: A Sub Inspector of CBI can be promoted after 5-6 years of service as an Inspector in the department. Gradually they can be promoted as the Commissioner of Police. The hierarchy as follows: Sub Inspector> Inspector> Assistant Commissioner of Police> Assistant Deputy Commissioner of Police> Deputy Commissioner of Police> Additional Commissioner of Police> Joint Commissioner of Police> Special Commissioner of Police> Commissioner of Police.
Junior Statistical Officer after SSC CGL 2021
Job Role: Tasks mainly includes data collection, compilation, processing and conducting surveys
- Office: Ministry of Statistics and Planning Implementation (MoSPI)
- Group B post
- Type of Job: Desk job
- Location: Posting in NSO office
- Grade pay: Rs. 4200
- Basic pay: Rs. 35400
Career growth: After 6-8 years a Junior Statistical Officer is promoted to Senior Statistical Officer. Then they are promoted as Assistant Director and finally as Deputy Director. The hierarchy is: Junior Statistical Officer> Senior Statistical Officer> Assistant Director> Deputy Director.
Accountant at C & AG
Job Role: Auditing and handling revenue and expenditure of the department.
- Office: C & AG
- Group C post
- Type of Job: Desk job
- Location: Usually posted in offices in the state capitals
- Grade pay: Rs. 2800
- Basic pay: Rs. 29200
Career growth: Within 3-5 years in the service as an Accountant, promotion is granted as a Senior Accountant. The highest charge is given as the Chief Accountant Officer. The career progression follows here: Accountant> Senior Accountant> Accounts Officer> Senior Accounts Officer> Chief Accounts Officer.
Tax Assistant at CBDT after SSC CGL 2021
Job Role: Evaluation of Income Tax of an organization, firm, or company
- Office: Centre Board of Direct Tax (CBDT), Revenue Department
- Group C post
- Type of Job: Desk job
- Location: Anywhere across the country
- Grade pay: Rs. 2400
- Basic pay: Rs. 25500
Career growth: A Tax Assistant after SSC CGL 2021 will be promoted to Senior Tax Assistant after 3 years in the service. The highest charge is given as the Assistant Commissioner. The career progression is: Tax Assistant> Senior Tax Assistant> Income Tax Inspector> Income Tax Officer> Assistant Commissioner.
These are the posts that are most preferred by the candidates appearing for SSC CGL. Every post is entitled to receive additional benefits like HRA, DA, TA, and more. The gross in hand salary goes much higher than the basic pay mentioned here. Most importantly, most of them are 9 am to 5 pm jobs that don’t have too much pressure and guarantee job security at all levels.
The career prospects are stable and can lead to the highest ranks in the department after promotion. So, once you have got through the SSC CGL exam 2021, there will be no looking back!
