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SSC CGL FAQs | Frequently Asked Questions About SSC CGL Exam
How is SSC CGL Exam conducted?
SSC CGL Exam is conducted online, once every year.
What is the age limit to be eligible for SSC CGL Exam?
Candidates should be between 18 to 32 years of age to be eligible for SSC CGL Exam.
What is the required educational qualification to be eligible for SSC CGL Exam?
Candidate should have completed graduation from a recognised college or university to be eligible for SSC CGL Exam.
How many stages are there in SSC CGL Exam?
There are four stages in SSC CGL Exam- Tier I, Tier II, Tier III and Skill Test if applicable.
What is the pattern of SSC CGL Tier I Exam?
The exam pattern for Tier I is as follows:
- Each question carries 2 marks.
- There is negative marking and 0.5 marks are deducted for every incorrect answer.
- Question paper is set both in Hindi and English.
|
Subject |
Number of |
Maximum |
Time allowed |
|
A. General Intelligence and |
25 |
50 |
1 hour |
|
B. General Awareness |
25 |
50 |
|
|
C. Quantitative Aptitude |
25 |
50 |
|
|
D. English Comprehension |
25 |
50 |
What is the pattern of SSC CGL Tier II Exam?
The exam pattern is illustrated below:
- Each question carries 1 mark.
- In Tier-II, there will be negative marking of 0.25 for each wrong answer in Paper-II (English Language and Comprehension) and of 0.50 marks for each wrong answer in Paper-I, Paper-III and Paper-IV.
|
Subject |
Number of |
Maximum |
Time allowed |
|
Paper-I: Quantitative Abilities |
100 |
200 |
2 hours
|
|
Paper-II: English Language and |
200 |
200 |
|
|
Paper-III: Statistics |
100 |
200 |
|
|
Paper-IV: General Studies |
100 |
200 |
What is the pattern of SSC CGL Tier III Exam?
SSC CGL Tier III Exam is a descriptive paper. Only those candidates who qualify Tier II will be allowed to be appear for this exam. The exam pattern is as follows:
|
Mode of |
|
Maximum |
Time Allowed |
|
Pen and Paper |
Descriptive Paper in |
100 |
1 hour |
What are the different posts for which candidates are recruited through SSC CGL Exam?
The various posts for which candidates are recruited are as follows:
Various Group 'C' Posts are given below
| SC CGL Post | Department/Ministry | Classification |
| Assistant Audit Officer | Indian Audit & Accounts Department under C&AG | Group “B” Gazetted (Non-Ministerial) |
| Assistant Accounts Officer | Indian Audit & Accounts Department under C&AG | Group “B” Gazetted (Non-Ministerial) |
| Assistant Section Officer | Central Secretariat Service, Intelligence Bureau, Ministry of Railway, Ministry of External Affairs, AFHQ | Group “B” |
| Assistant | Other Ministries/ Departments/ Organizations | Group “B” |
| Inspector of Income Tax | CBDT | Group “C” |
| Inspector (Central Excise) | CBIC | Group “B” |
| Assistant Enforcement Officer | Directorate of Enforcement, Department of Revenue | Group “B” |
| Sub Inspector | Central Bureau of Investigation | Group “B” |
| Inspector | Central Bureau of Narcotics | Group “B” |
| Junior Statistical Officer | M/o Statistics & Programme Implementation | Group “B” |
| Statistical Investigator Grade-II | Registrar General of India | Group “B” |
| Assistant | National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) | Group “B” |
| Research Assistant | National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) | Group “B” |
| Asst./ Supdt. | Indian Coast Guard | Group “B” |
Various Group 'C' Posts are given below
| Posts | Department/Ministry | Classification |
| Auditor | Offices under C&AG, CGDA | Group “C” |
| Accountant/ Junior Accountant | Other Ministry/ Departments | Group “C” |
| Senior Secretariat Assistant/ Upper Division Clerks | Central Govt. Offices/ Ministries other than CSCS cadres | Group “C” |
| Tax Assistant | CBDT/ CBIC | Group “C” |
| Upper Division Clerks | Government Departments | Group “C” |
What is the salary that one gets after qualifying SSC CGL Exam?
SSC CGL salary is as follows:
| Pay Level 8 (Rs 47600 to 151100) | Assistant Audit Officer Assistant Accounts Officer |
| Pay Level-7 (Rs 44900 to 142400) | Assistant Section Officer Inspector of Income Tax Inspector, (Central Excise) Inspector (Preventive Officer) Inspector (Examiner) Assistant Enforcement Officer Sub Inspector |
| Pay Level-6 (Rs 35400 to 112400) | Assistant/ Superintendent Divisional Accountant Sub Inspector(NIA) Junior Statistical Officer Statistical Investigator Grade-II |
| Pay Level-5 (Rs 29200 to 92300) | Auditor Accountant Accountant/ Junior Accountant |
| Pay Level-4 (Rs 25500 to 81100) | Senior Secretariat Assistant/ Upper Division Clerks Tax Assistant Sub-Inspector (Central Bureau of Narcotics) Upper Division Clerks |
| To Be Updated Soon Salary For | Assistant in National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) Research Assistant in National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Asst./ Supdt. in Indian Coast Guard |
Are there any allowances that one gets after qualifying SSC CGL Exam?
Yes, candidates who are recruited to various posts after qualifying SSC CGL Exam receive various allowances such as:
- House Rent Allowance
- Travelling Allowance
- Medical Allowance
- Special Security Allowance
- Pension
What are the job roles associated with different posts under SSC CGL Exam?
The job profile associated with different posts are as follows:
| SSC CGL Posts | SSC CGL Post-Wise Job Description |
| Assistant Audit Officer | Works under CAG in the audit department.Responsible for inspection and conducting audits. |
| Assistant Accounts Officer | Largely assists with data management, maintains records of audits and data so assimilated. |
| Assistant Section Officer | Looks after the day-to-day office management in Departments. |
| Assistant | Compiles files and reports, keeps a track of ongoing departmental cases, etc. The nature of the job is clerical |
| Inspector of Income Tax | Ensuring compliance with income tax laws, Conducts raids and searches at the behest of seniors. |
| Inspector (Central Excise) | Prevents of excise duty, preventing smuggling. Is actively involved in raids and field operations |
| Assistant Enforcement Officer | Preventing forgery and money laundering |
| Sub Inspector | Works at the Level of thana and chauki. Gathers information and enforces law and order. |
| Inspector(Narcotics) | Implementation of PNDT act. Caries out inspections and raids to prevent drug trafficking. |
| Junior Statistical Officer | Assisting the Statistical Officer in making documents, data entry, and tabulation |
| Statistical Investigator Grade-II | Complies data from various sources. Oversees data to point out irregularities and mismatches. |
| Auditor | Audit expense details of the State Departments |
| Accountant/ Junior Accountant | Maintains day-to-day accounts like - Salary departmental expenses and pensions. |
| Senior Secretariat Assistant/ Upper Division Clerks | Clerical level post. Requires employee to maintain files & data entry |
| Tax Assistant | Access, modify and verify tax of individual or business |
| Upper Division Clerks | Maintain files, financial documents, and accounts |
| Assistant in National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) | Assist in Insolvency Resolution procedures and related office work in NCLT |
| Research Assistant in National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) |
Conduct research and look after issues related to Human rights. |
| Asst./ Supdt. in Indian Coast Guard | Protect and maintain sovereignty and check any violation of Maritime laws. |
What are the most sought after jobs under SSC CGL?
The most sought after jobs under SSC CGL are as follows:
- Income Tax Inspector
- Assistant Section Officer
- Central Excise Inspector
- Assistant Audit Officer
How are posts assigned in SSC CGL Exam?
Posts are assigned on the basis of rank and preference in SSC CGL Exam.
What are the skill tests in Tier IV of the exam?
In the Tier-IV, Computer Proficiency Test (CPT) and Data Entry Speed Test (DEST) will be conducted. This is not applicable to all the posts.
How many attempts are allowed for SSC CGL Exam?
There is no restriction on the number of attempts for SSC CGL Exam. Candidates can appear for the exam as many times as they want provided they fulfill the eligibility criteria mentioned above.
