Government jobPay Level 6Group BNon‑gazetted
Executive Assistant (CBIC)
कार्यकारी सहायक (सीबीआईसी)
Pay Level 6 ministerial post via SSC CGL in GST and Customs offices — administration, accounts and establishment work.
Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) · Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue) · central government
In-hand pay at joining, per month
₹57,000–₹67,000
Lower in small towns, higher in metros. Work out your own city below.
- Exam
- SSC CGL
- Qualification
- Graduate
- Age limit
- 18–30 years
- Transfers
- Within your allotted zone/region
- Work hours
- Regular office hours
- Probation
- 2 years
Estimated in-hand / month
₹60,736
Gross ₹66,600 · CTC ≈ ₹8.9 lakh/yr
Where are you posted?
Executive Assistant (CBIC) · rates as of January 2026 (DA 60%). Excludes CGHS, GPF/insurance deductions and special allowances. Estimate only.
New to pay slips? Read how in-hand salary is worked out.
What you will actually do
- Establishment work: postings, leave, pay and service records of staff
- Preparing bills and handling office accounts and budget
- Putting up files on administrative and vigilance matters
- Supervising Tax Assistants in the section
- Compiling reports and returns for higher offices
A typical day
You work in the administration or accounts section of a GST or Customs commissionerate. The job is to keep the office running: processing salary and travel bills, maintaining service books, issuing transfer and posting orders and replying to headquarters. You do not deal with taxpayers or assessments. Hours are regular, with pressure at financial year-end and during annual transfers.
Promotion path
Timelines are ranges and vary by cadre. See how promotions and MACP work.
Executive Assistant (CBIC) (joining)
Pay Level 6
₹57,000–₹67,000 in-hand
Administrative Officer (Group B gazetted)
8–12 years · Level 8 · via dpc
₹76,000–₹88,000 in-hand
Promotion timelines vary by cadre and vacancies. If not promoted, MACP gives a pay upgrade after 10, 20 and 30 years.
How to get in
Staff Selection Commission
- 1.Tier-I computer-based test
- 2.Tier-II computer-based test (including computer knowledge module)
- 3.Document verification
Eligibility: Bachelor's degree from a recognised university. Age 18–30. SC/ST: 5 years, OBC: 3 years, PwBD: 10 years (more for SC/ST/OBC PwBD), as per the notification.
The good
- Level 6 pay with a pure desk job
- No physical standards or field duty
- Zone-based posting, mostly in cities
The hard parts
- Ministerial cadre with a short promotion ladder
- Less authority and standing than Inspectors in the same office
- Vacancies are not notified every year
Postings
Allotted to a CGST or Customs zone and posted to commissionerate and division offices within it.
Questions people ask
What is the in-hand salary of Executive Assistant (CBIC)?+
Executive Assistant (CBIC) is a Pay Level 6 post with a starting basic pay of ₹35,400. At current rates (DA 60%, January 2026), the starting in-hand salary is roughly ₹57,000–₹67,000 a month, depending on whether you are posted in a Z, Y or X class city.
What is the qualification and age limit for Executive Assistant (CBIC)?+
Bachelor's degree from a recognised university. Age: 18–30 years. Relaxation: SC/ST: 5 years, OBC: 3 years, PwBD: 10 years (more for SC/ST/OBC PwBD), as per the notification.
Which exam do I need to clear for Executive Assistant (CBIC)?+
SSC CGL (Staff Selection Commission).
How is Executive Assistant different from Inspector?+
Inspectors are the executive cadre and do tax work with statutory powers at Level 7. Executive Assistants are ministerial staff at Level 6 who run office administration.
Compare with similar posts
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Pay Level 7 post in CBIC via SSC CGL — GST audit, anti-evasion and compliance work in a central GST zone.
Tax Assistant (CBDT / CBIC)
टैक्स असिस्टेंट
Pay Level 4 desk job in the Income Tax or GST/Customs department via SSC CGL — mostly office work, steady hours.
Office Superintendent (CBDT)
कार्यालय अधीक्षक (सीबीडीटी)
Pay Level 6 ministerial post via SSC CGL in the Income Tax Department — supervising office administration and staff matters.
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Sources
This profile is being reviewed. Confirm details in the latest official notification. Salary computed from pay rules as of January 2026.