SSC Combined Graduate Level Examination
Introduction to SSC CGL
SSC CGL exam is the most reputed exam conducted by SSC for recruitment to different posts for which Graduation from a recognized University is the minimum Educational Qualification. The Examination will comprise of two Tiers of Written Objective Type examination followed by Computer Proficiency Test/ Interview/Skill test, wherever applicable as per the Scheme of Examination and a descriptive/on-line test of qualifying nature for candidates shortlisted for interview/skill test /document verification.
Posts have been placed in two groups, inter-alia, based on their Grade Pay and papers in Tier II examination/Interview. Preference for Posts, is to be indicated in the application. Candidates are requested to note that preference for Posts once exercised will be final. Request for change of preference will not be considered under any circumstance.
SSC-CGL EXAM Eligibility
Essential Qualifications :
| Posts | Required Qualification |
|---|---|
| All other Posts | Bachelor's Degree from a recognized University or equivalent |
| Compiler | Bachelor's Degree from any recognized University with Economics OR Statistics or Mathematics as compulsory or Elective subject |
| Statistical Investigator Grade – II | Bachelor's Degree with Statistics as one of the main subjects OR Bachelor's Degree with Mathematics( with Statistics as a papers studied in one year/two years/all three years as the case may be) as one of the main subjects OR Bachelor's Degree with Economics ( with Statistics as a paper studied in one year/two years/all the three years as the case may be) as one of the main subjects OR Bachelor's Degree with Commerce (with Statistics as a paper studied in one year/two years/all the three years as the case may be) as one of the main subjects |
NOTE: For posts of Assistants(CSS), Computer Proficiency has also been prescribed as an Essential Qualification.
Age Requirement for SSC CGL
| Category of posts | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Assistant/Sub Inspector in CB | 20-27 years |
| Inspector of Income Tax/ Inspector (Central Excise)/ Inspector (Preventive Officer)/ Inspector (Examiner)/ Inspector of Posts/ Assistant Enforcement Officer/Inspector (CBN) Compiler/ Divisional Accountant/ Auditors/ UDCs /Tax Assistants/ Junior Accountant & Accountant /Sub-Inspector (CBN) |
18-27 years |
| Statistical Investigator Gr.II | Not exceeding 26 years |
NOTE : For claiming age relaxation in case of SC/ ST/ OBC/ PH /Ex-Serviceman please see the official notice.
Physical Requirements for SSC CGL
| Physical Standards/ Test | Men |
|---|---|
| Cycling | 8 Kms. In 30 minutes |
| Height | 157.5 cms.(Height relaxable by 5 cms. in the case of Garwalis, Assamese, Gorkhas and members of Scheduled Tribes) |
| Chest | 81 cms. (fully expanded with a minimum expanses of 5 cms.) |
| Walking | 1600 metres in 15 minutes |
NOTE : For the post of Sub-Inspector in CBI, Height : 165 cms.
| Physical Standards/ Test | Women |
|---|---|
| Cycling | 3 Kms. In 25 minutes. |
| Height | 152 cms.(Height relaxable by 2.5 cms. & Weight by 2 Kgs. for Gorkhas, Garwalis, Assamese and Members of Scheduled Tribes) |
| Weight | 48 Kgs.(Weight relaxable by 2 Kgs. for Gorkhas, Garwalis, Assamese and Members of Scheduled Tribes) |
| Walking | 1 Km. in 20 minutes. |
NOTE : For the post of Sub-Inspector in CBI, Height : 150 cms.
Scheme of the Exam
The whole selection procedure is divided into three Tiers (Phase).
Tier 1:
Written examination - 200 marks - 2 hours (2 hours 40 mins for VH students)
| Part | Subject | Max Marks/ Questions |
|---|---|---|
| D | English Comprehension | 50 |
| A | General Intelligence & Reasoning | 50 |
| B | General Awareness | 50 |
| C | Quantitative Aptitude | 50 |
Tier 2:
Written examination - 400 marks
| Paper No. | Subject/paper | Max. Marks | No. of Questions | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| II | English Language & Comprehension |
200 | 100 | 2 hrs (2 hrs 40 min for VH) |
| III | Statistics | 200 | 100 | 2 hrs (2 hrs 40 min for VH) |
| I | Quantitative Abilities | 200 | 100 | 2 hrs (2 hrs 40 min for VH) |
NOTE I: Paper-I & II are compulsory for all the categories of posts .Paper-III is only for those candidates who apply for the post of Statistical Investigator Gr.II & Compiler.
Tier 3:
Personality Test cum Interview/Computer Proficiency Test/ Skill Test (wherever applicable)/Document Verification & Descriptive/on-line test of qualifying nature.
NOTE: Candidates are requested to note that preference for Posts once exercised will be final. Request for change of preference will not be considered under any circumstance. For the post of Assistant in CSS, candidate shall have not more than three attempts unless covered by any of the exceptions notified by Government of India.
Regional Help Lines for any clarifications
- SSC(NR), New Delhi - 01164715222, 01165021888,01124363343,01124360840
- SSC(CR), Allahabad - 05322460511, 05326541021
- SSC(SR), Chennai - 09445195946, 04428251139
- SSC(WR), Mumbai - 09869730700, 07738422705
- SSC(ER), Kolkata - 09477461228, 09477461229
- SSC(MPR) Raipur - 09407921504, 09407921505
- SSC(KKR), Bangalore - 08025502520, 09483862020
- SSC(NWR), Chandigarh - 09915509204, 09915509331
- SSC(NER), Guwahati, - 09207053500, 09707679564