kajal_123 Pay Level–6 (₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400) jobs cover a wide range of central government and state posts (SSC CGL, CHSL, State PSC, Railways, etc.). Which one feels “best” for work-life balance depends on:
(i) Work hours (fixed vs. irregular)
(ii) Workload (clerical/desk vs. field/inspection)
(iii) Transfer frequency
(iv) Public dealing & pressure
Generally considered better for work-life balance among Level–6 posts:
(1) Assistant Section Officer (ASO) in Central Secretariat / Ministry (SSC CGL)
(i) Purely desk job, fixed timings (9:30–6).
(ii) Limited fieldwork, mostly file processing & noting.
(iii) Good holidays (central govt. + weekends).
(iv)Workload varies with ministry, but usually balanced.
(2) Auditor / Accountant in CAG, CGDA, Railways Accounts (SSC CGL/CHSL)
(i) Desk-based, regular office hours.
(ii) Audit field visits may happen, but not very frequent at junior level.
(iii) Less public dealing → less stress.
(3) Junior Statistical Officer (JSO, SSC CGL)
(i) Data analysis/compilation work.
(ii) No public dealing.
(iii) Very predictable routine.
(4) Clerical posts in Railways / State secretariats (Pay Level–6)
(i) Stable, fixed timing, good leaves.
(ii) Transfers may be there but workload isn’t too heavy.
Jobs with comparatively less work-life balance in Level–6:
(i) Inspector (Income Tax, Excise, Preventive Officer) – more field visits, raids, pressure.
(ii) Assistant Enforcement Officer (AEO, ED) – stressful, long hours, sensitive cases.
(iii) Sub-Inspectors (Delhi Police, CBI) – shift duties, irregular timings, more stress.
✅ So, if your top priority is work-life balance → ASO in Central Secretariat/Ministries, Auditor/Accountant (CAG/CGDA), or JSO are the most preferred.
