SSC

SSC CGL

Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Examination

SSC CGL is India's premier exam for graduate-level central government jobs, offering positions in ministries, departments, and organizations.

Conducted By Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
Frequency annual
Mode ONLINE
Official Website โ†— Latest Notification โ†—

Quick Facts

๐Ÿ“ Total Marks 400
โฑ๏ธ Duration 1 hour per tier
โž– Negative Marking Yes
๐ŸŽ“ Education Bachelor's Degree from a recognized University

Eligibility Criteria

Age Limit

18 - 32 years

Age Relaxation

  • SC/ST: 5 years
  • OBC: 3 years
  • PwD: 10 years
  • Ex-Servicemen: 3 years

Educational Qualification

Bachelor's Degree from a recognized University

Maximum Attempts: Unlimited

Exam Pattern

1

Tier 1 (CBE)

objective
Section Questions Marks Time
General Intelligence and Reasoning 25 50 15 min
General Awareness 25 50 15 min
Quantitative Aptitude 25 50 15 min
English Comprehension 25 50 15 min
Total 100 200 60 min
2

Tier 2 (CBE)

objective
Section Questions Marks Time
Mathematical Abilities 30 90 36 min
Reasoning and General Intelligence 30 90 36 min
English Language and Comprehension 45 135 54 min
General Awareness 25 75 30 min
Computer Knowledge 20 60 24 min
Total 150 450 180 min
3

Document Verification

skill
Section Questions Marks
Document Verification - 0
Total - 0
โš ๏ธ Negative Marking: 0.50 marks for Tier 1, 0.25 marks for Tier 2

Career Prospects

Posts Available

  • Assistant Section Officer (ASO)
  • Assistant Audit Officer (AAO)
  • Assistant Accounts Officer
  • Inspector (Central Excise/Income Tax/Preventive Officer)
  • Sub Inspector (CBI)
  • Assistant Enforcement Officer
  • Statistical Investigator Grade II
  • Tax Assistant
  • Upper Division Clerk (UDC)

Pay Scale

Pay Level 4 to 7 (โ‚น25,500 - โ‚น1,42,400)

Career Progression

UDC โ†’ ASO โ†’ Section Officer โ†’ Under Secretary โ†’ Deputy Secretary

Departments

Central Secretariat ServiceMinistry of External AffairsCentral Bureau of InvestigationComptroller and Auditor GeneralCentral Vigilance CommissionIntelligence BureauCBDT (Income Tax)CBIC (Customs & Excise)

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