SSC CGL (Combined Graduate Level) exam is conducted by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) to recruit candidates for various Group B and Group C posts in ministries, departments and organizations of the Government of India.
Exam at a Glance
| Feature | Details |
| --- | --- |
| Conducting Authority | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Exam Frequency | Once a year |
| Purpose | To recruit graduates for various central government jobs in non-gazetted posts |
| Mode of Exam | Computer Based Test (Tier-I and Tier-II) |
| Job Locations | Pan India (based on the post and preference) |
Popular Posts under SSC CGL
- Assistant Section Officer (ASO)
- Income Tax Inspector
- Assistant Enforcement Officer
- Sub-Inspector (CBI, NIA)
- Junior Statistical Officer (JSO)
- Auditor / Accountant (CAG, CGDA)
- Assistant in Ministry of External Affairs
- Divisional Accountant
- Tax Assistant
Tier-I Exam Pattern (Computer Based Test)
| Section | No. of Questions | Marks | Time | Negative Marking |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 50 | 60 Minutes (total) | 0.50 mark per wrong answer |
| General Awareness | 25 | 50 | | |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 50 | | |
| English Comprehension | 25 | 50 | | |
| Total | 100 | 200 | 60 Minutes | |
Tier-II Exam Pattern (Computer Based Test)
| Paper | Subject | For |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Paper-I | Quantitative Abilities & Reasoning | All posts |
| Paper-II | English Language and Comprehension | All posts |
| Paper-III | Statistics | Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) |
| Paper-IV | General Studies (Finance and Economics) | Assistant Audit Officer / Assistant Accounts Officer |
Selection Process
| Stage | Details |
| --- | --- |
| Tier-I | Preliminary, Computer Based Test |
| Tier-II | Mains, Computer Based Test |
| Document Verification | Original documents are checked |
| Medical Examination | Where applicable for the post |
Educational Qualification
-For the post of Compiler: Bachelor’s degree from any recognized university with Economics⁄Statistics⁄Mathematics as compulsory or elective subject.
-For the post of Statistical Investigator Grade – II: Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized University with: At least 60% in Mathematics at 12th Standard level OR Statistics as one of the subjects at degree level.
-For all other posts: Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized University or any other equivalent qualification.