The Staff Selection Commission – Combined Graduate Level Examination (SSC CGL) is one of the most popular government exams in India, conducted by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) to recruit staff for various Group B and Group C posts in ministries, departments, and organizations of the Government of India.
🔹 Overview of SSC CGL
Feature Details Exam Name SSC Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Exam Conducting Body Staff Selection Commission (SSC) Exam Level National Mode of Exam Online (Computer Based Test) Frequency Annually Official Website https://ssc.gov.in Application Mode Online Eligibility Graduate in any stream 🔹 Important Posts through SSC CGL
Group B (Gazetted/Non-Gazetted)
Assistant Section Officer (ASO)
Assistant Audit Officer (AAO)
Assistant Accounts Officer (AAO)
Inspector (Income Tax, Central Excise, Preventive Officer, etc.)
Sub Inspector (CBI, NIA)
Assistant Enforcement Officer
Divisional Accountant (CAG)
Junior Statistical Officer (JSO)Group C
Auditor (CAG, CGDA, etc.)
Accountant
Tax Assistant
Senior Secretariat Assistant
Upper Division Clerk (UDC)🔹 SSC CGL Eligibility Criteria
1. Nationality
Must be a citizen of India, or
A subject of Nepal/Bhutan, or
A Tibetan refugee settled in India before 1st January 1962.2. Age Limit
Varies post-wise: Generally 18 to 32 years.
Age relaxation is provided for reserved categories:
SC/ST: 5 years
OBC: 3 years
PwD: 10 to 15 years3. Educational Qualification
Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized university.
Specific posts have additional requirements:
JSO: Bachelor’s with at least 60% in Mathematics in 12th or Statistics degree.
AAO: Degree + Desirable: CA/MBA (Finance)/Cost & Management Accountant.🔹 SSC CGL Exam Pattern (New – From 2022 Onwards)
📘 Tier-I: Preliminary (Objective)
Subjects Questions Marks Duration General Intelligence & Reasoning 25 50 60 mins General Awareness 25 50 Quantitative Aptitude 25 50 English Comprehension 25 50 Total 100 200 ✅ Negative Marking: 0.50 marks for each wrong answer.
📘 Tier-II: Mains (Objective)
Paper I: Compulsory for all
Paper II: For JSO
Paper III: For AAO/Accounts postsPaper I (Compulsory)
Sections No. of Questions Marks Time Section I: Math + Reasoning (30+30 Qs) 60 180 1 hour Section II: English Language 45 135 1 hour Section III: Data Entry Skill Test (DEST) Qualifying - 15 mins Paper II (Statistics) – for JSO
Paper III (General Studies – Finance & Economics) – for AAO
🔹 Selection Process
Tier-I – Qualifying
Tier-II – Merit Deciding + Skill Test
Document Verification
Final Allotment based on post preferences, merit, and category.🔹 Application Process
Visit the official website https://ssc.gov.in
Register with basic details.
Fill the form with academic, personal, and post preference details.
Upload photo/signature.
Pay the fee (₹100 for General/OBC; free for SC/ST/Female).
Submit and download confirmation.🔹 Preparation Tips
Focus on conceptual clarity in Maths and Reasoning.
Practice mock tests regularly.
Keep up with current affairs and general awareness.
Improve reading comprehension and vocabulary.
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