SSC CGL Assistant Section Officer Salary in MEA & Railways
Staff Selection Commission offers a great opportunity for the young candidates to work in the top organizations of the Central government. Staff Selection Commission will release the SSC CGL Notification 2023 on 1st April 2023. Interested aspirants can apply for the recruitment process from 1st April 2023 to 1st May 2023 @ssc.nic.in. Candidates who are waiting for SSC CGL Notification 2023 must be interested in getting all the details of the recruitment notification, like what are different posts, job profiles, salary, career growth, etc, In this article, we are providing information about one of the most prestigious post-Assistant Section Officer in Ministry of External Affairs.
Assistant section officer in MEA and railways is one of the topmost posts under SSC CGL. If you are confused about the work profiles of ASO in MEA and railways, you must read the article given below. It highlights the important aspects and benefits of working as an ASO. We have provided you with all the details including the salary, job profile, working hours, job posting, and career growth.
| Pay Level-7 (Rs 44900 to 142400) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S.No | Name Of Post | Ministry | Group | Grade Pay |
| 5 | Assistant Section Officer | Ministry of Railway | Group “B” | 4600 |
| 6 | Assistant Section Officer | Ministry of External Affairs | Group “B” | 4600 |
SSC CGL Assistant Section Officer Salary in MEA
As you will be working under the Ministry of External affairs, your posting will be done to foreign countries as well. While posted outside India, your salary may go up to 2 lakh per month as well.
| Pay Level of Posts | Pay Level-7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Payscale | Rs 44900 to 142400 | |
| Grade Pay | 4600 | |
| Basic pay | Rs 44900 | |
| HRA (24%) | 10,776 | |
| DA (Current- 38%) | 17,062 | |
| Travel Allowance | 3600 | |
| Gross Salary Range (Approx) | 66,909 | |
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Extra Allowances
The govt accommodation can be availed at MEA flats in Chanakyapuri and Dwarka. Since most MEA employees go for a foreign posting every 3 years, the flats are not blocked/occupied for long. However, with every posting, you need to shift your entire set up with you. But you need not worry about accommodation in other countries plus you will be getting a huge amount of salary. So, you can save a lot of money. You are entitled to get treated in the best hospital in that location, your children go to the best American/British International Schools.
Job Responsibilities
- Very responsible work and a lot to learn about Indian diplomacy and how countries take up matters.
- The main job of an assistant is to assist the IFS officers in their day-to-day work.
- Assistants do the file work and noting, drafting, and communication with the head office in India.
- Planning and examination of documents to be signed between the nations.
- Filing and other works related to various MoUs to be signed by ambassadors and ministers.
- Coordinating between various offices of consulates as well from HQ at Home Nation.
- Promoting friendly relations with the receiving state as also its people, including NRI/PIO.
Work location
- Most of the MEA assistants work at Jawaharlal Nehru Bhawan (near Udyog Bhawan Metro).
- It depends upon your choice whether you want to stay in Delhi or want to get posted in foreign offices.
- If you choose to work abroad under MEA then the following places will be allotted to you.
Foreign countries are divided into 5 categories – A+, A, B, C, and Hard C
- In Super Category – New York, Toronto, Washington DC, wellington, Geneve, etc.
- A – London, Paris, Madrid, Mexico City, Tokyo, etc.
- B- Chicago, Warshaw, Zurich, Sydney, etc.
- C- Thimpu, Kuwait, Bangkok etc.
- Hard C- Kabul, Damascus, Kandhar, etc.
Training
- There is no immediate training on joining. However, before you get a foreign posting you have to compulsorily undergo 30 days of training (spread over small modules) as well as a foreign language test.
- The Foreign language proficiency test is mandatory to get the foreign posting.
- Training is hectic with a lot to learn in a brief period of time for effective working.
- Training takes place at the Foreign Service Institute (FSI), JNU, Delhi.
Promotion (Career Growth)
The first Promotion from Assistant to Section Officer(SO) takes 4-5 yrs after clearing departmental exams, otherwise, it may take 10-14 yrs on a seniority basis.
ASO
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Section officer- Grade pay 4800
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Section officer- Grade pay 5400
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Undersecretary
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Deputy Secretary
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Director
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SSC CGL Assistant Section Officer Salary in Railways
There are many perks & benefits like high salary & DA on Total Pay above, Transport Allowance, HRA, etc. You will be given 3rd/2nd AC passes for your travel.
| Pay Level of Posts | Pay Level-7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Payscale | Rs 44900 to 142400 | |
| Grade Pay | 4600 | |
| Basic pay | Rs 44900 | |
| HRA (depending on the city) | X Cities (24%) | 10,776 |
| Y Cities (16%) | 7,184 | |
| Z Cities (8%) | 3,592 | |
| DA (Current- 38%) | 17,062 | |
| Travel Allowance | Cities- 3600, Other Places- 1800 | |
| Gross SalaryRange (Approx) | X Cities | 73195 |
| Y Cities | 69603 | |
| Z Cities | 64211 | |
Job Responsibilities
- The work profile includes clerical work like completing files and making reports and putting them up to the higher authorities.
- An ASO deal with matters like Customer grievances, policy changes, recruitment of railway operational staff, etc.
- However, you will not be involved in decision-making work which is handled by Group A officers recruited through UPSC. When parliament is in session and two months before the railway budget you may have to work late even on Saturdays and Sundays if you are in the Budget section.
Work location
You will generally be posted at Rail Bhawan in Delhi.
Promotion (Career Growth)
You can become Section Officers in 7-8 years.
ASO
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Section officer- Grade pay 4800
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Section officer- Grade pay 5400
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Undersecretary
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Deputy Secretary
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Director
Working Hours
The working hour is from 9:15 am to 5:45 pm. You have to work 5 days a week and you will be given 10 casual leaves per year and 30 earned leaves per year. The job is based mostly in Delhi.
