An Assistant Section Officer in the Ministry of External Affairs is a Level-7 post under the 7th CPC pay matrix.
The basic pay is supplemented by DA, HRA and transport allowance as per rules.
ASOs posted abroad receive a foreign allowance, which raises the total package substantially.
In-hand salary varies with the city of posting and the allowances applicable.
It is one of the most sought-after SSC CGL posts because of the foreign posting option.