SSC CGL Exam : A Complete Overview

SSC-CGL (Combined Graduation Level Examination)

Staff Selection Commission (SSC) conducts combined Graduate Level (CGL) competitive exam every year which is conducted in 4 stages.

The Examination is conducted in 4 tiers, which are:-

1. Tier 1 (Preliminary Exam)
2. Tier 2 (Mains)
3. Tier 3 (Descriptive)
4. Tier 4 (DEST/CPT)

SSC CGL Tier-1 Exam

• SSC CGL tier 1 is conducted online.
• There will be negative marking of 0.50 marks for each wrong answer.
• This is not only qualifying in nature; Tier 1 marks will be considered till the last.
• After qualifying tier 1 you will be moved to SSC CGL tier 2.

Note : SSC CGL is a tough exam & you can prepare for it with SSC Study Material in Hindi or English, whichever language suits you the most.

Pattern of SSC CGL Tier 1

Part	Subject	Questions	Marks	Time Duration
1	Reasoning	50	50
2	General Awareness	50	50	3 hours
3	Quantitative Aptitude	50	50
4	English	50	50

Time Allowed: – 2 hours (2 hours and 40 minutes for VH candidates)

Paper Mode: – Exam will be conducted offline and questions will be of Objective type multiple choice. Candidates can choose their Medium as Hindi or English.

Negative Marking: – 0.25 Marks will be deducted for every wrong answer.

SSC CGL Tier II Exam

Pattern of SSC CGL Tier 2

Subject	Questions	Marks	Duration	Negative Marking
Quantitative Aptitude	100	200	2 Hours	0.50
English Language	200	200	2hours	0.25

• SSC CGL tier 2 will be conducted online.
• Paper-I & II are compulsory for all the categories of posts.
• Paper-III is only for those candidates who apply for the post of Statistical Investigator Gr. II & Compiler.
• Paper IV is only for those candidates who apply for the post of Assistant Audit Officer.
• After qualifying Tier 2, you will be moved to tier 3.
• The marks obtained by tier1 & tier 2 together will decide your eligibility in Tier 3 & Tier 4.

SS CGL Tier III

Mode of Examination	Scheme of Examination	Marks	Time
Pen and Paper	Descriptive Paper in English/Hindi (writing of Essay /Precis /Letter/Application Writing etc.	100	60 minutes80 Minutes (For VH and candidates suffering from Cerebral Palsy)

• It is compulsory for all the posts.
• The qualifying marks in Tier-III would be 33 per cent.

SS CGL Tier IV

Mode of Examination	Scheme of Examination	Marks	Time
Data Entry Skill Test (DEST) / Computer Proficiency Test (CPT)	Same as published in the Notice of Examination	Qualifying	Same as published in the Notice of Examination

• Data Entry skills test is only for post of Tax assistant.
• Computer proficiency test for the pot of Assistant in CSS.
• This test is qualifying in nature.
• List of SSC CGL Interview & Non-interview post
• SSC CGL has interview & Non-interview post.

SSC CGL Interview post

• Assistant in CSS
• Assistant in CVC
• Assistant in IB
• Assistant in Ministry of Railway
• Assistant in MEA
• Assistant in MEA (Cypher)
• Assistant in AFHQ
• AEO in DEDR
• Assistant in Other Ministries/Department
• Assistant in Other Ministries/Department Rs. 4200 (GP)
• Inspector of Department of Post
• Income Tax inspector in CBDT
• Central Excise Inspector
• Inspector in Preventive
• Examiner Inspector
• Sub-Inspector in CBI
• DA in CAG
• Statistical Investigator in MPI
• Central Bureau of Narcotics

SSC CGL Non-Interview Post

• CAG Auditor
• CGDA Auditor CGA Auditor
• Accountant in CAG
• Accountant in CGA
• UDC in CSCS
• Tax Assistant in CBD
• Compiler in RGI
• TTA in CBEC
• SI in CBN

SSC CGL Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Minimum qualification for appearing in this examination is Graduation from a Recognized University. Different essential educational qualifications for various posts are as follows: –

For the post of Compiler, Graduation from any recognized University with Economics or Statistics or Mathematics as compulsory or Elective subject.

For the post of Statistical Investigator Grade – II, Graduation with Statistics as one of the main subjects Or Graduation with Mathematics (with Statistics as one of the main subjects) Or Graduation with Economics (with Statistics as one of the main subjects Or Graduation with Commerce (with Statistics as one of the main subjects).

Age Limits

18 – 32 years for most of the posts (relaxation for SC/ST/OBC reserved category candidates).

• All the Posts have different age limit.

How to Apply for SSC CGL?

Candidates can apply by submitting the online exam form and download challan to make payment or they can make payment online too.

SSC CGL Application Fees

For General Category candidate’s application fee is 100/-.

For reserved candidates (All Women candidates and candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, Physically Handicapped, and Ex-Servicemen eligible for reservation) its exempted.

Best of Luck 🙂

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