SSC CGL Exam Pattern

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SSC CGL Examination Pattern

• For complete details about SSC CGl Click on
• https//www.recruitment.guru/staff-selection-commi
  ssion/

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Table of Contents

• What is SSC CGL?
• Pay Scale for Posts in SSC CGL
• Eligibility Criteria
• How to Apply
• Selection Process
• Examination Pattern
• Important Links

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What is SSC CGL?

• SSC CGL is a staff selection commission combined
  Graduate Level exam. This examination is held for
  recruiting the various posts in the central
  government for various departments. It is the
  major national level exam. It has various posts
  like Gazette and non-Gazette Post.

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Pay Scale for Posts in SSC CGL

Name of Post Pay Scale
Assistants (CSS) Rs.9300-34800 (GP4600)
Assistants in other Central Govt. Ministries/Departments/CVC Rs.9300-34800 (GP4200)
Inspector of Posts Rs.9300-34800 (GP4200)
Inspector (Central Excise/Preventive Officer/Examiner) Rs.9300-34800 (GP4600)
Sub Inspectors Rs.9300-34800 (GP4200)
Inspector of Income Tax Rs.9300-34800 (GP4600)
Assistant Enforcement Officer Rs.9300-34800 (GP4600)
Divisional Accountants Rs.9300-34800 (GP4200)
Statistical Investigators, Gr.II Rs.9300-34800 (GP4200)
Compilers Rs.5200-20200 (GP2400)
Auditors Rs.5200-20200 (GP2800)
Junior Accountants/Accountants Rs.5200-20200 (GP2800)
UDCs Rs.5200-20200 (GP2400)
Tax Assistants Rs.5200-20200 (GP2400)
Sub Inspectors (Ex) in CPOs (ITBP,CISF,CRPF,SSB,BSF) Rs.9300-34800 (GP4200)
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Eligibility Criteria

• Education Qualification
• Aspirants must possess a Bachelors Degree in a
  relevant subject from any institute recognized by
  UGC.
• Age Limit
• Minimum Age 18 years
• Maximum Age 27 years
• Age relaxation for the reserved categories will
  be applicable as per government rules.

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How to Apply

• Applicants of the SSC notification have to apply
  for the corresponding posts before the last
  dates.
• Otherwise, the applications will not be
  entertained.
• Applicants have to follow a sequence of steps
  like Part I and Part II.
• In Part-I, candidates have to register for the
  1st time at the official portal www.ssc.nic.in.
• Later, the Applicants have to log in with the
  user id and password.
• Fill the mandatory fields and click on submit
  button.
• Finally, the SSC Online Application process is
  completed.
• Collect the copy of the SSC Application Form for
  further reference.

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Selection Process

• Combined Graduate Level (Preliminary) Examination
  (Tier-1) (MCQ Online)
• Combined Graduate Level (Main) Examination
  (Tier-2) (MCQ Online)
• Descriptive Test (Tier-3) (Written Pen Paper
  Based)
• Skills Test (where applicable) (Qualifying only)

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Tier - 1 Examination Pattern
Subject No. of Questions Marks Allotted Total Time Allotted
General Intelligence and Reasoning 25 50 75 Minutes  
Quantitative Aptitude 25 50 75 Minutes  
English Comprehension 25 50 75 Minutes  
General Awareness 25 50 75 Minutes  
TOTAL 100 200 75 Minutes  
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Tier - 2 Examination Pattern
Subject No. of Questions Marks Allotted Total Time Allotted
Quantitative Ability 100 200 2 Hrs
English Language Comprehension 100 200 2 Hrs
TOTAL 200 400 4 Hrs
Statistics (for Statistical Investigator Grade II and Compiler posts only)ORFinance  Economics(for Asst Audit Officer Gazetted Grp B post only) 100 200 2 Hrs
TOTAL (For Statistical Investigator Grade II, Compiler posts only) Statistics 300 600 6 Hrs
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Tier 3 and 4 Examination Pattern

• TIER III
• This will be a pen and paper based Descriptive
  Test on English or Hindi Language testing you on
  Essay/Precis/Letter/Application Writing.
• SKILLS TEST
• This will be conducted for certain posts alone.
  However, certain posts can expect the following
  skills test.
• For Assistant Post in CSS only Computer
  Proficiency Test (CPT).
• For Post of Tax Assistant Data Entry Skill Test
  at Speed of 8000 key depressions per hour.

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Important Links

• For more details about SSC CGL Click on
• https//www.recruitment.guru/staff-selection-commi
  ssion/