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At the time of filling up the Ssc Cgl online application form, you are asked to fill the SSC CGL post preferences. You are aware of some common SSC CGL Posts like the Income Tax Inspector, Assistant in CBI etc.
The Staff Selection Commission has recently introduced new SSC CGL Posts with the release of SSC CGL 2017 Notification. To grab the details of the posts added by SSC, read SSC CGL 2017 Newly Introduced Posts!
But, there is a total of 30 posts under the SSC CGL Recruitment among which you have to make prioritization. To decide the top prioritized SSC CGL post preferences you should be aware of the following aspects:
1. Salary and Benefits
2. Duties/ Working Conditions
3. Posting Areas/ Vacancies
4. Growth/ Promotion
Analyzing these points is difficult and needs hard work, planning, and self-reflection. In this article, we are providing a good analysis of all the 30 SSC CGL Posts that will help you leading towards a fulfilling career.
1. Assistant Audit Officer | SSC CGL Post Code – F
Salary and Benefits (In INR)
Pay Scale: 9300-34800
Grade Pay: 4800
Duties/ Working Conditions
Conduct audits of govt./public sector organizations.
Travelling during the inspection.
Posting Areas/ Vacancies
Limited Vacancies.
Growth/ Promotion
The post is recently added.
2. Inspector (Examiner) (CBEC) | SSC CGL Post Code – M
Salary and Benefits (In INR)
Pay Scale: Rs. 9,300 – 34,800
Grade Pay: Rs. 4,600
Duties/ Working Conditions
Clerical or file related work (If posted in Headquarters).
Verifying taxations on goods passing through ports (If posted in the field).
Posting Areas/ Vacancies
Limited vacancies.
Posting in coastal areas.
Growth/ Promotion
Employees will be promoted as: Appraiser => Assistant Commissioner => Deputy Commissioner => Commissioner.
The 1st promotion will be availed after completing the 3 years of service.
3. Income Tax Inspector (CBDT) | SSC CGL Post Code – J
Salary and Benefits (In INR)
Pay Scale: 9300-34800
Grade Pay: 4600
Duties/ Working Conditions
Assessing, verifying and processing IT records of individuals and businesses.
Conducting raids.
Local travelling.
Posting Areas/ Vacancies
All India posting.
Many vacancies.
Growth/ Promotion
Employees will be promoted as: Income Tax Officer => Assistant Commissioner => Deputy Commissioner => Commissioner.
The 1st promotion will be availed after completing 8 years of service.
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4. Assistant in Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) | SSC CGL Post Code – E
Salary and Benefits (In INR)
Pay Scale: 9300-34800
Grade Pay: 4600
Duties/ Working Conditions
Administration work like typing, compiling reports, emailing, calling, updating about events, maintaining the files etc.
Posting Areas/ Vacancies
Posting in Delhi.
Foreign posting for few years is also possible.
Growth/ Promotion
1st promotion in 15-17 years (without clearing departmental exam).
1st promotion in 8 years (if clear departmental exam).
5. Inspector (Central Excise) (CBEC) | SSC CGL Post Code – K
Salary and Benefits (In INR)
Pay Scale: 9300-34800
Grade Pay: 4600
Duties/ Working Conditions
Executive work (augmentation of central excise & Service tax)
Clerical or file work (if posted in headquarter).
Detection of evasion of taxes etc. (if posted in the field).
Posting Areas/ Vacancies
All India posting.
A lot of vacancies.
Growth/ Promotion
Employees will be promoted as: Superintendent => Assistant Commissioner => Deputy Commissioner => Commissioner
1st promotion after completing 8 years of service and clearing departmental exam.
6. Inspector (Preventive Officer) (CBEC) | SSC CGL Post Code – L
Salary and Benefits (In INR)
Pay Scale: 9300-34800
Grade Pay: 4600
Duties/ Working Conditions
Executive work (prevention of smuggling).
Clerical or file work (If posted in Headquarter).
Assessment of customs duty on goods, arrest, seize, search, detain etc. (if posted in the field-airport/coast).
Round-the-clock duty.
Posting Areas/ Vacancies
Posting in cities with ports/airports.
Growth/ Promotion
Employees will be promoted as: Superintendent => Assistant Commissioner => Deputy Commissioner => Commissioner
1st promotion after completing 8 years of service and clearing departmental exam.
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7. Assistant Enforcement Officer (AEO) | SSC CGL Post Code – N
Salary and Benefits (In INR)
Pay Scale: 9300-34800
Grade Pay: 4600
Duties/ Working Conditions
Preventing money laundering/forgery etc.
Posting Areas/ Vacancies
Posting in enforcement directorate offices in 21 cities.
Growth/ Promotion
Employees will be promoted as: Enforcement Officer => Assistant Director => Deputy Director => Director.
There is no fixed promotion period for this post.
8. Assistant (Central Vigilance Commission) | SSC CGL Post Code – B
Salary and Benefits (In INR)
Pay Scale: 9300-34800
Grade Pay: 4600
Duties/ Working Conditions
Update case files, contact respective depts. to collect required info, record keeping etc.
Monitors vigilance activities carried out by various central government organizations.
Posting Areas/ Vacancies
All India Posting.
Growth/ Promotion
Employees will be promoted as: Sectional officer => Undersecretary => Deputy Secretary => Director.
1st promotion after completing about 7-8 years of service.
9. Assistant in AFHQ | SSC CGL Post Code – G
Salary and Benefits (In INR)
Pay Scale: 9300-34800
Grade Pay: 4600′
Duties/ Working Conditions
Clerical work like compiling files, reports and many kinds of paperwork.
Keeping track of ongoing cases and subsequent follow-up.
Posting Areas/ Vacancies
Posting in Delhi or other metro cities.
Growth/ Promotion
Employees will be promoted as: Section Officer => Deputy Director => Joint Director => Director => Principal Director.
1st promotion after 4 years, 2nd promotion after 6 years, 3rd promotion after 5 years, 4th promotion after 5 years.
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10. Assistant in Ministry of Railway | SSC CGL Post Code – D
Salary and Benefits (In INR)
Pay Scale: 9300-34800
Grade Pay: 4600
Duties/ Working Conditions
Clerical work (above upper division clerk).
Free & discounted railway passes for travelling anywhere in India.
Posting Areas/ Vacancies
Posting in cities/regional HQ.
Growth/ Promotion
Employees will be promoted as: Sectional officer => Undersecretary => Deputy Secretary => Director.
First promotion after about 7-8 years.
First promotion after 5-6 years (if clear departmental exam).
11. Assistant in Intelligence Bureau | SSC CGL Post Code – C
Salary and Benefits (In INR)
Pay Scale: 9300-34800
Grade Pay: 4600
Duties/ Working Conditions
Work as an Investigative officer.
Computer/ data oriented work in the Intelligence Bureau.
Posting Areas/ Vacancies
Posting at state headquarters in IB cell or in Delhi.
Growth/ Promotion
Employees will be promoted as: Sectional officer => Undersecretary => Deputy Secretary.
12. Assistant Section Officer (CSS) | SSC CGL Post Code – A
Salary and Benefits (In INR)
Pay Scale: 9300-34800
Grade Pay: 4600
Duties/ Working Conditions
Preparing notes, reports and send them to their superiors.
Posting Areas/ Vacancies
Posting in various ministries in Delhi.
Growth/ Promotion
Employees will be promoted as: Section Officer => Under Secretary => Deputy Secretary => Director.
1st promotion after 10 years.
1st promotion after 5 years (if cleared departmental exam)
2nd promotion after 4 years.
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13. Sub Inspectors (CBI) | SSC CGL Post Code – O
Salary and Benefits (In INR)
Pay Scale: 9300-34800
Grade Pay: 4600
Duties/ Working Conditions
Work as a state police with more powers.
Very challenging job.
Training duration – 32 weeks.
Posting Areas/ Vacancies
Maximum chances of posting in Delhi zone.
Growth/ Promotion
Employees will be promoted as: Inspector => Deputy Superintendent => Superintendent => Senior Superintendent.
1st promotion after minimum 5 years.
2nd promotion after 10-12 years.
3rd promotion after 5-7 years.
14. Assistant (Other Ministries) | SSC CGL Post Code – H
Salary and Benefits (In INR)
Pay Scale: 9300-34800
Grade Pay: 4600
Duties/ Working Conditions
Work under government organizations like Department of Personnel & Training, Parliamentary Affairs, Election Commission etc.
Posting Areas/ Vacancies
Posting in Delhi.
Growth/ Promotion
Employees will be promoted as: Section Officer => Under Secretary => Deputy Secretary.
15. Divisional Accountant (CAG) | SSC CGL Post Code – Q
Salary and Benefits (In INR)
Pay Scale: 9300-34800
Grade Pay: 4200
Duties/ Working Conditions
Auditing of works carried out by the state government.
Less Travelling.
Less Transfers.
Posting Areas/ Vacancies
Posted in the cities having offices coming under CAG.
Growth/ Promotion
Employees will be promoted as: Divisional Account Officer II => Divisional Account Officer I => Sr. Divisional Account Officer
16. Inspector (Narcotics) | SSC CGL Post Code – S
Salary and Benefits (In INR)
Pay Scale: 9300-34800
Grade Pay: 4200
Duties/ Working Conditions
Checking on the cultivation of opium poppy.
Conducting periodic checks in companies.
Monitoring smuggling of banned drugs.
Local travel.
Posting Areas/ Vacancies
Posting in North India.
Growth/ Promotion
Employees will be promoted as: Superintendent of Narcotics => Assistant Narcotics Commissioner => Deputy Narcotics Commissioner => Narcotics Commissioner
17. Assistant (Other Ministries) | SSC CGL Post Code – I
Salary and Benefits (In INR)
Pay Scale: 9300-34800
Grade Pay: 4200
Duties/ Working Conditions
Work under government organizations like Department of Personnel & Training, Parliamentary Affairs, Election Commission etc.
Posting Areas/ Vacancies
Posting in Delhi.
Growth/ Promotion
Depends upon the department/ organization.
18. Sub Inspector in National investigation Agency (NIA) | SSC CGL Post Code – %
Salary and Benefits (In INR)
Pay Scale: 9300-34800
Grade Pay: 4200
Duties/ Working Conditions
Investigate terrorism & other national security issues.
A lot of travel to collecting evidence from sites gather intelligence inputs regarding terrorists etc.
Work pressure will be more during the terrorist attacks.
Posting Areas/ Vacancies
Posting will be mostly in Delhi.
Growth/ Promotion
Employees will be promoted as: Inspector => Deputy Superintendent => Superintendent,
First promotion will be after 5 years.
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19. Statistical Investigator | SSC CGL Post Code – R
Salary and Benefits (In INR)
Pay Scale: 9300-34800
Grade Pay: 4200
Duties/ Working Conditions
Data collection and processing to gather useful information for the government to implement schemes.
Office & field job.
Posting Areas/ Vacancies
100 – 300 vacancies every year.
Growth/ Promotion
Employees will be promoted as: Senior Statistical Officer => Assistant Director => Deputy Director => Joint Director.
Promotions are very slow.
20. Inspector (Department of Post) | SSC CGL Post Code – P
Salary and Benefits (In INR)
Pay Scale: 9300-34800
Grade Pay: 4200
Duties/ Working Conditions
Promote business of post offices.
A lot of travel.
Performance pressure to meet numbers.
Take charge of 60-70 post offices.
Assisted by two Mail overseers.
Posting Areas/ Vacancies
Posting at any Postal Division.
All India posting.
Growth/ Promotion
Employees will be promoted as: Assistant Superintendent of Post => Postal Superintendent => Senior Superintendent of Post (GP: 5400) => Senior Superintendent of Post (GP:6600)
First promotion after 5 years by taking the departmental exam.
21. Sub-Inspector (Central Bureau of Narcotics) | SSC CGL Post Code – #
Salary and Benefits (In INR)
Pay Scale: 9300-34800
Grade Pay: 4200
Duties/ Working Conditions
Work as an inspector, but more field work.
A lot of traveling.
Prevent entry of narcotic drugs into the state.
Posting Areas/ Vacancies
All India Posting.
Growth/ Promotion
Employees will be promoted as: Inspector => Superintendent of Narcotics => Assistant Narcotics Commissioner => Deputy Narcotics Commissioner => Narcotics Commissioner.
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22. Auditor (C&AG) | SSC CGL Post Code – T
Salary and Benefits (In INR)
Pay Scale: 5200-20200
Grade Pay: 2800
Duties/ Working Conditions
Audit expense reports of State Department (C&AG), Accounts of defense forces (CGDA), General accounts of the country (CGA).
Posting Areas/ Vacancies
Posting in Accountant General Office located in State Capital (Delhi).
Growth/ Promotion
Employees will be promoted as: Senior Auditor => Assistant Audit Officer.
1st promotion will be after 3 years.
2nd promotion will be after 2 year by clearing departmental exam.
23. Auditor (CGDA) | SSC CGL Post Code – U
Same as “Auditor (C&AG) | Post Code – T”
24. Auditor (CGA) | SSC CGL Post Code – V
Same as “Auditor (C&AG) | Post Code – T”
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25. Tax Assistant (CBEC) | SSC CGL Post Code – @
Salary and Benefits (In INR)
Pay Scale: 5200-20200
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