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SSC CGL 2018: Notifications, Exam Pattern, , Syllabus, Application

SSC Combined Graduate Level Examination

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 on tips 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 5001
Assam Dibrugarh 5102
Guwahati 5105
Jorhat 5107
Silchar 5111
Bihar Bhagalpur Regional Director (CR), Staff Selection Commission, 21-23, Lowther Road, Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh – 211002 3201
Muzaffarpur 3205
Patna 3206
Chandigarh Chandigarh Dy. Director (NWR), Staff Selection Commission, Block No. 3, Ground Floor, Kendriya Sadan, Sector-9, Chandigarh 160009 1601
Chhattisgarh Ambikapur Dy. Director (MPR), Staff Selection Commission, J – 5, Anupam Nagar, Raipur, Chattisgarh – 492001 6201
Bilaspur 6202
Jagdalpur 6203
Raipur 6204
Durg 6205
Delhi Delhi Regional Director (NR), Staff Selection Commission, Block No. 12, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi-110003 2201
Goa Panaji Regional Director (WR), Staff Selection Commission, 1st Floor, South Wing, Pratishta Bhawan, 101 M.K. Road, Mumbai, Maharashtra – 400020 7801
Gujarat Ahmedabad 7001
Vadodara 7002
Rajkot 7006
Surat 7007
Bhavnagar 7009
Kutch 7010
Himachal Pradesh Hamirpur Dy. Director (NWR), Staff Selection Commission, Block No. 3, Ground Floor, Kendriya Sadan, Sector-9, Chandigarh 160009 1202
Shimla 1203
Jammu & Kashmir Anantnag 1001
Baramula 1002
Jammu 1004
Leh 1005
Rajouri 1006
Srinagar 1007
Kargil 1008
Dodda 1009
Jharkhand Ranchi Regional Director (ER), Staff Selection Commission, 1st MSO Building,(8th Floor), 234/4, Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Road, Kolkata, West Bengal-700020 4205
Karnataka Bengaluru Regional Director (KKR), Staff Selection Commission, 1st floor, E wing, Kendriya Sadan, Koramangala, Bengaluru, Karnataka – 560034 9001
Dharwar 9004
Gulbarga 9005
Mangalore 9008
Mysore 9009
Kerala Kochi 9204
Kozhikode 9206
Thiruvananthapuram 9211
Thrissur 9212
Madhya Pradesh Bhopal Dy. Director (MPR), Staff Selection Commission, J – 5, Anupam Nagar, Raipur, Chattisgarh – 492001 6001
Sagar 6015
Satna 6014
Ratlam 6011
Khandwa 6009
Jabalpur 6007
Indore 6006
Gwalior 6005
Guna 6004
Chindwara 6003
Maharashtra Ahmednagar Regional Director (WR), Staff Selection Commission, 1st Floor, South Wing, Pratishta Bhawan, 101 M.K. Road, Mumbai, Maharashtra – 400020 7215
Akola 7213
Thane 7210
Pune 7208
Nashik 7207
Nanded 7206
Nagpur 7205
Mumbai 7204
Kolhapur 7203
Jalgaon 7214
Chandrapur 7212
Bandra 7211
Aurangabad 7202
Amravati 7201
Alibaug 7216
Manipur Imphal Regional Director (NER), Staff Selection Commission, HOUSEFED Complex, West End Block, Last Gate, Beltola Basistha Road, Dispur, Guwahati, Assam – 781006 5501
Churachandpur 5502
Ukhral 5503
Meghalaya Shillong 5401
Mizoram Aizawl 5701
Nagaland Kohima 5302
Odisha Berhampur Regional Director (ER), Staff Selection Commission, 1st MSO Building,(8th Floor), 234/4, Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Road, Kolkata, West Bengal-700020 4602
Sambalpur 4609
Bhubaneshwar 4604
Kenjhargarh 4606
Cuttack 4605
Puducherry Puducherry Regional Director (SR), Staff Selection Commission, EVK Sampath Building, 2nd Floor, College Road, Chennai, Tamil Nadu – 600006 8401
Punjab Amritsar Dy. Director (NWR), Staff Selection Commission, Block No. 3, Ground Floor, Kendriya Sadan, Sector-9, Chandigarh 160009 1404
Bathinda 1401
Patiala 1403
Jalandhar 1402
Rajasthan Ajmer Regional Director (NR), Staff Selection Commission, Block No. 12, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi-110003 2401
Udaipur 2409
Sriganganagar 2408
Kota 2407
Jodhpur 2406
Jaipur 2405
Bikaner 2404
Bharatpur 2403
Alwar 2402
Sikkim Gangtok Regional Director (ER), Staff Selection Commission, 1st MSO Building,(8th Floor), 234/4, Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Road, Kolkata, West Bengal-700020 4001
Tamil Nadu Chennai Regional Director (SR), Staff Selection Commission, EVK Sampath Building, 2nd Floor, College Road, Chennai, Tamil Nadu – 600006 8201
Coimbatore 8202
Madurai 8204
Tiruchirappalli 8206
Tirunelveli 8207
Telangana Hyderabad 8601
Warangal 8603
Nizamabad 8602
Tripura Agartala Regional Director (NER), Staff Selection Commission, HOUSEFED Complex, West End Block, Last Gate, Beltola Basistha Road, Dispur, Guwahati, Assam – 781006 5601
Uttar Pradesh Agra Regional Director (CR), Staff Selection Commission, 21-23, Lowther Road, Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh – 211002 3001
Varanasi 3013
Meerut 3011
Lucknow 3010
Kanpur 3009
Gorakhpur 3007
Bareilly 3005
Allahabad 3003
Uttarakhand Almora 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.

Tier I Syllabus

Paper 1: General Intelligence and Reasoning

1 Analogies
2 Similarities and Differences
3 Space visualization
4 Furthermore, spatial orientation
5 Problem solving & Analysis
6 Judgment & Decision making
7 Visual memory
8 Moreover, discrimination & observation
9 Relationship concepts
10 Arithmetical Reasoning and figural classification
11 Arithmetic Number Series
12 Also, non-verbal series
13 Coding and Decoding
14 Statement conclusion
15 Syllogistic reasoning
16 In addition, the semantic analogy
17 Symbolic/Number Analogy
18 Figural Analogy
19 Semantic Classification
20 Also, Symbolic/Number Classification
21 Figural Classification
22 Semantic Series
23 Number Series
24 And, Figural Series
25 Problem Solving
26 Word Building
27 Numerical Operations
28 Symbolic Operations
29 Furthermore, Trends
30 Space Orientation & Visualization
31 Venn Diagrams
32 Drawing inferences
33 Moreover, Punched hole/pattern –folding & unfolding
34 Figural Pattern – folding and completion
35 Indexing
36 Address matching
37 In addition, Date & city matching
38 Classification of center codes/roll numbers
39 Small & Capital letters/numbers coding
40 In addition, Decoding and classification
41 Embedded Figures
42 Critical thinking
43 Lastly, Emotional & Social Intelligence

Paper II: Quantitative Aptitude

1 Computation of whole numbers decimals
2 Fractions and relationships between numbers
3 Percentage
4 Also, Ratio & Proportion
5 Square roots
6 Averages
7 Interest
8 Moreover, Profit and Loss
9 Discount
10 Partnership Business
11 Mixture and Allegation
12 Furthermore, Time and distance
13 Time & Work
14 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.
  • The commission conducts the exam offline
  • Also, the exam is qualifying in nature
  • SSC CGL 2018 candidates need to write letters, essays, precis, applications etc.

Points of Importance

  • Firstly, the total score for 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 20-30 years
Inspector (Central Bureau of Narcotics) 18-27 years
Assistant Auditor Junior Accountant Inspector (CBN) Compiler Upper Division Clerk Tax Assistant Assistant Account Officer Sub-Inspector 20-30 years
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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