SSC CGL Exam – Complete Information
Staff Selection Commission – Combined Graduate Level
1) What is the SSC CGL Exam?
The SSC CGL (Staff Selection Commission – Combined Graduate Level) Exam is a national-level competitive examination conducted to recruit candidates for Group B and Group C posts in various central government ministries, departments, and organizations.
This exam is meant for candidates who have completed graduation or equivalent from a recognized university.
SSC CGL selects candidates for posts such as officers, assistants, inspectors, auditors, tax officers, and statistical roles across central government offices.
2) Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Minimum qualification: Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university
- Final-year graduation students may apply provisionally
- Degree must be completed before Tier II / appointment
- Universities must be UGC-recognized or AIU-approved (for foreign degrees)
Post-Specific Educational Requirements
- Statistical Investigator Grade-II / Compiler: Graduation with Mathematics or Statistics
- Assistant Audit Officer / Assistant Accounts Officer: Graduation with Commerce / Accounts / Economics / Business Administration / Finance / Statistics / Law
Age Limit (Category-wise)
| Category | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| General | 18 – 32 Years |
| OBC | 18 – 35 Years |
| SC / ST | 18 – 37 Years |
| PwBD | As per SSC Rules |
Number of Attempts: Unlimited (subject to age limits and post eligibility).
3) Exam Structure & Selection Process
Tier I – Preliminary (CBT)
- Objective Type (MCQs)
- General Intelligence & Reasoning – 25
- General Awareness – 25
- Quantitative Aptitude – 25
- English Comprehension – 25
Total Marks: 200 | Duration: 60 Minutes
Negative Marking: 0.50 marks per wrong answer
Tier II – Mains (CBT)
- Paper I: Quantitative Abilities – 100 Marks
- Paper II: English Language & Comprehension – 200 Marks
- Paper III: Statistics (for select posts) – 200 Marks
- Paper IV: Finance & Economics (for select posts) – 200 Marks
Tier III / IV – Descriptive & Skill Tests
- Descriptive Paper: Essay / Letter / Application – 100 Marks
- Skill / Typing Test for specific posts
- Document Verification
Skill & document stages are qualifying in nature
4) Services Offered (Jobs)
These roles involve administrative, auditing, investigation, clerical, and data management responsibilities in central government offices.
5) Key Focus Areas for Preparation
- Quantitative Aptitude / Mathematics
- English Language & Comprehension
- General Awareness & Current Affairs
- Reasoning & Analytical Ability
- Statistics / Finance / Economics (for specialized posts)
- Typing & Computer Skills (for skill-based posts)
6) Why Choose SSC CGL?
- Highly reputed central government jobs
- Good salary and allowances (7th Pay Commission)
- Posting opportunities across India
- Career growth with promotions to higher Group B & C posts
- Ideal for graduates seeking stable administrative careers