The Staff Selection Commission – Combined Graduate Level examination, popularly known as SSC CGL, is conducted by the Staff Selection Commission. The commission, founded in 1975, staffs the employees for various ministries, departments, and organizations under the Government of India. Candidates for Group B and C are selected via the combined graduate level exam that the commission conducts.
The Staff Selection Commission holds the Combined Graduate Level Exam for the Government of India for the following posts:
Custom Examiner
Income Tax Inspectors
Central Excise and Customs Inspectors
Moreover, Assistants in different Ministries/Departments, in the Attached and Subordinate office of the Govt. of India
Customs Preventive Officers
Divisional Accountant, Junior Accountant, Auditor & UDC in various offices of Govt. of India
Furthermore, Sub-Inspectors in Central Bureau of Narcotics & CBI
The compiler in Registrar General of India
Assistant Enforcement Officer in Directorate of Enforcement, Department of Revenue
Also, Accountant/ Junior Accountant
Auditor Offices under C&AG, CGDA, CGA & others
Tax Assistant in CBDT and CBEC
Notification for SSC CGL 2018
The SSC notified for the CGL 2018 exam on May 5, 2018. The Tier I level of the exam, earlier to be held on the month of August, has been postponed. Consequently, the commission will release new dates for the Tier I exam in future. For finding the details regarding notification of SSC CGL exam, the number of posts, criteria of eligibility and age etc., please visit our section on Staff Selection Commission.
Exam Dates for SSC CGL 2018
The dates for the Tier I of the SSC CGL 2018 have been postponed. Yet, the SSC CGL 2018 aspirants can view the revised annual calendar of exams held by the Staff Selection Commission for 2018 – 19.
Exam Dates for SSC CGL 2018 – 19
Notification Date for SSC CGL 2018
May 05, 2018
Last Date of Application in SSC CGL 2018
June 04, 2018
SSC CGL 2018 Tier I Exam Date
To be informed later (CBE)
SSC CGL 2018 Tier II Exam Date
To be informed later
SSC CGL 2018 Tier III Exam Date
To be informed later (Descriptive)
SSC CGL 2018 Tier IV Exam Date
–
Changes in SSC CGL 2018
Firstly, the time-limit for attending objective multiple choice questions (computer based online test) of Tier I is 60 minutes. Earlier it was 75 minutes.
Secondly, for maintaining a healthy, transparent environment for all the candidates, the commission introduced the process of Normalization from 2018-19.
Lastly, the Commission shall have the discretion to fix minimum qualifying marks in each component of the Tier-I Examination.
SSC CGL Cut off
The cutoff list of outcomes for Tier I of the year 2017 has been provided below: List I:
Categories
Previous Cut Off
Revised Cut Off
Candidates Available Before
Candidates Available Now
SC
129.00
125.50
2502
3218
ST
123.00
119.00
1161
1568
OBC
140.50
135.50
6049
8840
OH
113.50
111.50
240
281
HH
79.00
75.00
228
276
UR
152.50
148.00
5270
7763
Total
15,450
21,946
List-II: Candidates qualified in Tier-I for appearing in Tier-II (Paper-I, Paper-II, Paper-III (Statistics)) and Tier-III
Categories
Previous Cut Off
Revised Cut Off
Candidates Available Before
Candidates Available Now
SC
127.50
123.50
1518
2055
ST
117.00
114.50
837
989
OBC
140.00
135.50
3850
5503
OH
104.50
102.00
202
244
HH
62.00
61.00
210
227
VH
116.00
116.00
39
39
UR
151.00
146.50
3655
5458
Total
10,311
14,515
Only candidates who had applied/possess EQ for the post of J.S.O. have been considered for Paper-III. List – III: Candidates qualified in Tier-I for appearing in Tier-II (Paper-I and Paper-II) and Tier-III
Categories
Previous Cut Off
Revised Cut Off
Candidates Available Before
Candidates Available Now
SC
103.00
98.00
25052
32239
ST
93.00
88.50
12358
15368
OBC
115.00
110.00
58633
74604
Ex.S.
73.50
69.00
6290
7201
OH
87.00
84.50
2327
2684
HH
40.00
38.00
1709
1796
VH
89.50
89.50
559
559
UR
131.00
126.50
43476
55387
Total
1,50,404
1,89,838
Consequently, the total number of candidates provisionally qualified for Tier-II and Tier-III, post the CGL(Tier-I) Exam, 2017 are as follows: Tier-II (Paper-I and II) and Tier-III: 1,89,838 (Total candidates) Tier-II (Paper-I, Paper-II, and Paper-III) and Tier-III: 14,515 (Only for the post of JSO) Similarly, Tier-II (Paper-I, Paper-II, and Paper-IV) and Tier-III: 21,946 (Only for posts of AAO)
Solving Tied cases in SSC CGL 2018
In case a candidate obtains a tie of his/her marks, from all the three exams of Tier I, II and III, merit will be decided by applying following criteria, one after another, till the tie is resolved:
Total marks of Tier-II Examination of all the candidates.
Total marks in Tier-III Examination of all the candidates.
Final marks in Tier-I Examination of all the candidates.
Consideration of the Date of birth of the candidates, with older candidates, placed higher.
Alphabetical order in which the first names of the candidates appear.
SSC CGL 2018 Online Application
To begin with, the process for applying for the SSC CGL exam has begun from May 05, 2018. June 04, 2018 is the last date to apply online for SSC CGL 2018.
How to Apply for SSC CGL 2018
Firstly, to take the exam, the SSC CGL 2018 candidates first need to register themselves on the commission’s official website. Meanwhile, we present the steps to register/apply online for the exam:
Firstly, visit the official website of SSC CGL 2018.
Next, press the “Apply” button specified on the page of the official website. The action will result in an opening of a new window.
Then, click on this “New Registration in SSC CGL 2018” window. Follow this by pressing the “Register” button.
SSC CGL 2018 can now start their registration, by filling in their details like their names, guardians’/parents’ names, email id, their DOBs, mobile numbers etc.
Lastly, press the “Submit” button for saving your online application/registration form of SSC CGL 2018. Here, we would like to advise the candidates to check their details they have filled in before submitting the form. After filling in these details, the commission will issue Registration IDs to all the SSC CGL 2018 candidates. This registration Id will be needed in logging in the future, along with their DOBs and passwords.
And the Photographs, Signature Et All
Furthermore, follow the submitting procedure with uploading of scanned images of your passport sized photograph and signature. The details regarding dimensions, uploading size etc. for these images have been described below.
Then, complete the part II of the registration/application process of SSC CGL 2018 through the registered ID and password provided to you by the commission.
Also, follow the complete filling of the application form with a review of it for any errors. These may be the errors that you may have produced by mistake. If the candidates find any error(s), we would strongly advise them to correct it there itself. This is so because the commission will provide no chance to make corrections in the application/registration form.
Follow the complete review of the SSC CGL 2018 form with pressing of the “Final Submit” button.
We would strongly advise the candidates to download and obtain the hard copies of their finally submitted application form. This printed copy will come to use in future, in case an error occurs in the period following application-submission.
Finally, the candidates need to pay the fee for the exam through online or the offline (bank challan) mode.
Photo and Signature Size for SSC CGL 2018
Scanned photograph – JPG Format – 4 Kb to 50 Kb – dimensions of 200 x 230 pixels – white background
Scanned signature – JPG format – 1 kb – 12 Kb – dimensions of 140 x 60 pixels – white background
More Details
Firstly, the photograph of the applicant must be a recent one. It must be a passport-sized colored picture.
Secondly, the picture should be in color, against a light-coloured, preferably white background. Candidates are advised to look straight at the camera with a relaxed face.
Then, if the picture is taken on a sunny day, have the sun behind you. Also, you can place yourself in the shade, so that you don’t squint your eyes. Also, there must be no harsh shadows.
If you have to use flash, ensure there’s no “red-eye”.
If you wear glasses make sure that there are no reflections and your eyes can be clearly seen.
Finally, remember that caps, hats and dark glasses are not acceptable. Religious headwear is allowed but it must not cover your face. Dimensions 200 x 230 pixels (preferred).
Details Regarding Application Fee
Categories
Fees/Charges
For SC/ST/PH candidates
Nill
For Female candidates
Nill
For General /OBC candidates
Rs.100/-
SSC CGL 2018 Admit Card/Admit Certificate
Firstly, the concerned regional/ sub-regional offices of the commission will upload the admit card/certificate on their websites.
Secondly, the commission won’t issue the admit card/certificate by post, for any stage of examination.
Then, availability of admit cards will begin 1 week earlier from the start of the exams.
It may happen that a candidate fails to find his/ her details on the website of the commission, one week before the date of examination. In such a case, he/ she must immediately contact the concerned regional/ sub-regional office of the commission with a proof of submission of his/her application.
Finally, the SSC CGL 2018 candidates must visit the websites of the regional office and SSC HQs regularly. This they must do to make themselves remain updated and informed about the examination.
SSC CGL 2018 Study Material
To make the candidates prepare robustly, we EduGorillas have provided you a repertoire of comprehensive study material for the exam. Therefore, in this chest of ours, we have tools like books, formulae, mock test papers, notes, question papers, sample papers, syllabus, test series, and content ontips and tricks for you. We wish the best of their luck and preparation for the candidates.
Vacancies through SSC CGL
As per the Central Government, it will produce an employment for 2.2 lakh people via the staff selection commission. The most of these vacancies will be in the departments of Income Tax and that of the Excise and Customs. Moreover, these vacancies will amount nearly to 70,000 wants. Also, each year, nearly 14 lakh candidates take the SSC CGL exam. The commission had held SSC CGL exam for 2016-17 for 4500 to 5000 vacancies. Later, this strength was grown to 9000. Similarly, the total number of vacancies for SSC CGL 2017 was 8089. But, vacancies for SSC CGL 2018 haven’t yet been notified. We shall announce the same as soon as it gets published by the commission.
Details of SSC CGL 2018 Exam Centers
To begin with, the SSC has notified about the various exam centers spread in the nation in its notification. These exam centers are spread across 9 regions that cover every corner of the country.
While preferring for the exam centers for a region, an SSC CGL 2018 Exam candidate can have 3 options. Moreover, the candidates need to prioritize their exam centers. We advise the candidates to remain careful while doing so. This is because, they won’t get any chance to correct their mistakes in preferring their centers, later.
Usually, it is the best effort of the commission to provide a candidate, the exam center of his/her choice. But, the commission also reserves the right to scrap or suggest replacement of any of the asked centers by the candidates. And this decision will be based solely on its discretion.
State/ Union Territory of the Examinees
Centres of Exam
Regional Address
Centre Code
Andaman & Nicobar Islands
Port Blair
Regional Director (ER), Staff Selection Commission, 1st MSO Building, (8th Floor), 234/4, Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Road, Kolkata, West Bengal-700020
4802
Andhra Pradesh
Guntur
Regional Director (SR), Staff Selection Commission, EVK Sampath Building, 2nd Floor, College Road, Chennai, Tamil Nadu – 600006
8001
Kurnool
8003
Rajahmundry
8004
Vishakhapatnam
8007
Vijayawada
8008
Tirupati
8006
Arunachal Pradesh
Itanagar
Regional Director (NER), Staff Selection Commission, HOUSEFED Complex, West End Block, Last Gate, Beltola Basistha Road, Dispur, Guwahati, Assam – 781006
Regional Director (NR), Staff Selection Commission, Block No. 12, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi-110003
2001
Haridwar
2005
Srinagar, Uttarakhand
2004
Haldwani
2003
Dehradun
2002
West Bengal
Barasat
Regional Director (ER), Staff Selection Commission, 1st MSO Building,(8th Floor), 234/4, Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Road, Kolkata, West Bengal-700020
4402
Siliguri
4415
Midnapur
4413
Malda
4412
Kolkata
4410
Jalpaiguri
4408
Chinsurah
4405
Berhampore
4403
More Details About SSC CGL
The Staff Selection Commission conducts the CGL exam in 4 phases, known as Tiers. The first two of tiers are conducted in the online mode while the last two in the offline one. Aptly, the SSC CGL 2018 candidates need to qualify each of the 4 phases/tiers of the exam to qualify for the final selection.
Exam Pattern and Syllabus of SSC CGL 2018 Exam
Tier
Type
Mode
Tier – I
Objective Multiple Choice
Computer Based (online mode)
Tier – II
Objective Multiple Choice
Computer Based (online mode)
Tier – III
Descriptive Paper in English/Hindi
Pen and Paper mode
Tier – IV
Skill Test/Computer Proficiency Test
Wherever Applicable
Firstly, the mode of Tier I and II will be online. Secondly, in the pen and paper mode, there will be a descriptive paper of 60 minutes. Then, the time-limit for Tier I exam has been reduced to 75 minutes from the earlier of 120 minutes. Time-limit of Tier II will be the same. Finally, no kind of sectional cut-off will be there.
Tier I Pattern
Section
Subjects
Numbers of Questions
Maximum Marks
Duration of the Exam
1
General Intelligence and Reasoning
25
50
60 minutes
2
General Awareness
25
50
80 min for VH and Candidates affected from Cerebral Palsy
3
Quantitative Aptitude
25
50
80 min for VH and Candidates affected from Cerebral Palsy
4
English Comprehension
25
50
80 min for VH and Candidates affected from Cerebral Palsy
Total
100
200
80 min for VH and Candidates affected from Cerebral Palsy
Points of Importance
To begin with, the Tier I Exam of SSC CGL 2018 will have the provision of negative marking. Moreover, the commission will deduct 5 marks from all subjects’ total.
Also, the commission has provided 100 minutes for the candidates belonging to the visually handicapped category.
Basic algebraic identities of School Algebra & Elementary surds
15
Graphs of Linear Equations
16
Triangle and its various kinds of centers
17
Congruence and similarity of triangles
18
Moreover, Circle and its chords, tangents
19
Angles subtended by chords of a circle
20
Common tangents to two or more circles
21
In addition, Triangle
22
Quadrilaterals
23
Regular Polygons
24
Right Prism
25
Also, Right Circular Cone
26
Right Circular Cylinder
27
Sphere & Hemispheres
28
And, Rectangular Parallelepiped
29
Regular Right Pyramid with triangular or square base
30
Trigonometric ratio
31
Degree and Radian Measures
32
In addition, Standard Identities
33
Complementary Angles
34
Heights and Distances
35
Also, Histogram
36
Frequency polygon
37
Finally, Bar diagram & Pie chart
Paper III: General Awareness
1
India and its neighboring countries
2
History
3
Culture
4
Geography
5
Also, Economics
6
General politics & scientific research
7
Current Affairs
Paper IV: English Comprehension
1
Firstly, Reading Comprehension
2
Fill in the Blanks
3
Spellings
4
Also, Phrases and Idioms
5
One-word Substitution
6
Sentence Correction
Tier II Pattern
Paper
Subject
Number of Questions
Maximum Marks
Exam Duration
1
Quantitative Abilities
100
200
2 hours
2
English Language and Comprehension
200
200
2 hours
3
Statistics
100
200
2 hours
4
General Studies (Finance & Economics)
100
200
2 hours
Points of Importance
Firstly, Paper I and II are must for all the candidates.
Secondly, Paper III is meant only for Statistical Investigator Gr. II and Compiler
Then, Paper IV is meant only for Assistant Audit Officer
SSC CGL 2018 Tier 2 exam will carry negative marking.
Answering 1 question as false will result in the deduction of 0.5 marks in Paper I, III and IV. 0.25 marks will be deducted for paper II.
Also, Difficulty-level of Paper 1 will be of class X standard, of paper 2 it will be of class XII. Similarly, that of paper 3 and 4 will be of the level of graduation.
Moreover, the commission will provide the computer at the venue/center allocated for the exam.
Candidates must not bring their own keyboards to the exam center
Lastly, the duration of the exam is 2 Hours and 40 Minutes for candidates who are visually handicapped.
Tier III Pattern
To begin with, it is a descriptive exam that tests written skills of the SSC CGL 2018 candidates in English/Hindi.
Firstly, the total scorefor the exam is 100 and the duration is 60 minutes.
Also, for the visually handicapped candidates or those suffering from cerebral palsy, the duration of the exam is 80 minutes.
Finally, the level of difficulty is that of questions of 10+2
Tier IV Pattern
To begin with, the exam tests certain skills of the SSC CGL 2018 candidates
It has two skill tests
Also, the DEST (Data Entry Speed Test) tests the candidates other than those opting for the post of the compiler. It tests the typing speed of the candidate. In this test, the candidates are given the printed material in English which they should type accurately on a computer with a minimum of 2000 (two thousand) key depressions. The duration of this test is 15 (fifteen) minutes.
Also, the CPT (Computer Proficiency Test) is a qualifying one. It tests the computer proficiency of the candidates through 3 modules – spreadsheet, word processing, presentation through slides.
How should the candidates prepare their preference for posts in SSC CGL 2018?
Firstly, the SSC CGL 2018 candidates don’t need to fill the preference of their posts during the filling process of the application form. That is needed during or after the verification of documents. So, the candidates will need the plan for preferring their posts for 33 designations. One should go through the information thoroughly before filling up the choices at the time of recruitment under SSC CGL 2018. Also, one needs to consider the factors of job profiles, salary, promotions, growth, location, and various other factors while doing this. The details which the candidates must pay attention have been mentioned below:
Job-type
Preferred Department of Work
Place of Posting i.e. (Delhi or Other cities or at your preferred place)
Further Career Growth Opportunities etc.
Salary & Grade Pay
Selection Process (Skill Test/ Computer Proficiency Test/ Physical Endurance Test etc.)
Post Preference in Group A for SSC CGL 2018
Post Code
Post Name
Grade Pay
Age Limit
F
Assistant Audit Officer
4800
Not exceeding 30 years
$
Assistant Accounts Officer
4800
Not exceeding 30 years
Preferring Posts in Group B for SSC CGL 2018
4600Not exceeding 30 years4600Not exceeding 30 years4600Not exceeding 30 years
Post Code
Post Name
Grade Pay
Age Limit
A
Assistant Section Officer
4600
20-30 years
C
Assistant Section Officer
4600
Not exceeding 30 years.
D
Assistant Section Officer
4600
20-30 years
E
Assistant Section Officer
4600
20-30 years
G
Assistant Section Officer
4600
20-30 years
H
Assistant
4600
18-30 years
>
Assistant
4600
20-30 years
<
Assistant Section Officer
4600
Not exceeding 30 years.
I
Assistant
4200
Not exceeding 30 years.
&
Assistant/ Superintendent
4200
Not exceeding 30 years.
J
Inspector of Income Tax
4600
Not exceeding 30 years
K
Inspector (Central Excise)
L
Inspector (Preventive Officer)
M
Inspector (Examiner)
N
Assistant Enforcement Officer
4600
Up to 30 years
O
Sub Inspector
4600
20-30 years
P
Inspector Posts
4600
18-30 years
Q
Divisional Accountant
4200
Not exceeding 30 years
S
Inspector
4600
18-27 years
%
Sub Inspector
4200
Up to 30 years
Post-Preference Group C for SSC CGL 2018
Post Code
Post Name
Grade Pay
Age Limit
R
Junior Statistical Officer
4200
Up to 32 years
Preferring Posts in Group D for SSC CGL 2018
Post Code
Post Name
Grade Pay
Age Limit
T
Auditor
2800
18-27 years
U
Auditor
2800
18-27 years
V
Auditor
2800
18-27 years
W
Accountant
2800
18-27 years
X
Accountant/ Junior Accountant
2800
18-27 years
Y
Senior Secretariat Assistant/ Upper Division
2400
18-27 years
Z
Tax Assistant CBDT
2400
18-27 years
@
Tax Assistant CBEC
2400
20-27 years
#
SI Central Bureau of Narcotics
2400
18-27 years
Eligibility Criteria for SSC CGL 2018
Following points describe the eligibility criteria for SSC CGL 2018:
Firstly, the SSC CGL 2018 candidate requires to be a citizen of India.
Secondly, the SSC CGL 2018 candidate must qualify the age-criteria which we have described as below for their convenience:
Post Name for SSC CGL
Needed Age Limit
Assistant (Group B)
18-30 years
Assistant Section Officer A, D, E, G Sub-Inspector (Group B) Assistant Tax Assistant
Assistant Audit Officer Assistant Enforcement Officer Inspector of Central Excise Inspector of Preventive Officer Assistant Audit Officer Inspector (Examiner) Assistant Section Officer Inspector of Income Tax
Not exceeding 30 years
Junior Statistical Investigator
Up to 32 years
Sub-Inspector Assistant Enforcement Officer
Up to 30 years
As far as the educational qualification of the candidate is concerned, he/she may look below for guidance:
SSC CGL Post
Educational Qualification
Assistant Audit Officer
Bachelor’s degree in any stream from a recognized university OR Desirable Qualification: CA/CS/MBA/Cost and Management Accountant/Masters in Commerce/Masters in Business Studies
Statistical Investigator Grade-II Post
Bachelor’s degree from any recognized university with 60% aggregate in Mathematics in Class 12th Or Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with statistics as one of the subjects in Graduation
Compiler Posts
Bachelor’s degree from any recognized university with Economics or Statistics or Mathematics as compulsory or Elective Subjects
All other Posts
Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university
Also, an SSC CGL 2018 candidate requires to be fit as far as his/her physique is concerned. This standard should be that for an inspector. This is because there are some designations of inspectors like those by the names of Central/State Excise/Examiner/Preventive Officer. Similarly, Sub-Inspector in CBI (Central Bureau of Investigation) and sub-inspector in NIA (National Investigation Agency) will require the same standards of health and physique.
Criteria of Age Limit for SSC CGL 2018
Categories
Relaxations in Age
SC/ST
5 years
OBC
3 years
PH (GEN)
10 years
PH (SC/ST)
15 years
PH(OBC)
13 years
Ex-Servicemen (GEN)
3 years
Ex-Servicemen (SC/ST)
8 years
Ex-Servicemen (OBC)
6 years
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