Educational Qualification: The Educational Qualification varies as per the post in SSC CGL Exam.
The Tier-IV of SSC CGL Exam comprises of a couple of skill tests which are required for certain government posts
1. DEST (Data Entry Speed Test): This skill test is of qualifying nature for all the posts, other than Compiler, and is used to check the typing speed of the candidate. The candidates are given printed matter in English which they must accurately type on a computer with a minimum of 2000 (two thousand) key depressions in a duration of 15 (fifteen) minutes.
2. CPT (Computer Proficiency Test): The Commission will hold CPT, comprising three modules – Word Processing, Spread Sheet and Generation of Slides, for applicants for the post of Assistants of CSS(Assistant), MEA(Assistant), Inspector (Central Excise) [CBEC], Inspector (Preventive officer)[CBEC] & Inspector (Examiner)[CBEC]. CPT will be of a qualifying nature.
CPT AND TYPING (ENGLISH AND HINDI)
Candidates who pass over the SSC CGL Tier II Exam are eligible for the SSC CGL Tier IV Exam, you have to get through two tests in SSC CGL tier IV Exam, one is CPT and the other is DEST.
SSC CGL Tier IV Exam: CPT/DEST details
Computer Proficiency Test (CPT):
CPT includes three modules Word Processing, Spread Sheet and Generation of slides.
Word Processing: You will be given an English passage 2000 key depressions has to be made in 15 minutes. This is not a very challenging task if you practice typing daily.
Spread Sheet: In this module, Students will be given to performing basic Mathematical Operations like Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication and Division on Microsoft Excel sheet. Students should know basics of Microsoft Excel.
Slides Generation: In this module, students will be asked to make slides on Microsoft PowerPoint. Students must have knowledge of Header, Footer, Inserting Date & Time and basic knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint.
Data Entry Speed Test (DEST)
DEST involves only typing test in which students have to make 2000 key depressions in 15 minutes. This is the test which you can pass easily with practice.
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SSC CGL Eligibility Criteria
There are 4 major measures which a candidate must fulfil in order to be eligible for the SSC CGL Exam. The 4 parameters are given below:
- 1. Citizenship: A Candidate must be a citizen of India.
- 2. Age Limit: There are a different set of age limits for different posts in SSC CGL Exam, which are given below
Name of Post |
Department |
Age Limit |
Inspector |
Central Bureau of Narcotics |
18-27 years |
Auditor |
Offices under CAG |
18-27 years |
Assistant Section Officer |
Central Secretariat Service |
20-30 Years |
Assistant Section Officer |
Ministry of Railway |
20-30 Years |
Assistant Section Officer |
Ministry of External Affairs |
20-30 Years |
Assistant Section Officer |
Air Force HeadQuarters |
20-30 Years |
Sub Inspector |
CBI |
20-30 Years |
Inspector, (Central Excise) |
Central Board of Excise and Customs (CBEC) |
Not More than 30 years |
Inspector (Preventive officer) |
CBEC |
Not More than 30 years |
Inspector (Examiner) |
CBEC |
Not More than 30 years |
Assistant Audit Officer |
Indian Audit & Accounts Department Under CAG |
Not More than 30 years |
Assistant Section Officer |
Intelligence Bureau |
Not More than 30 years |
Inspector of Income Tax |
CBDT |
Not More than 30 years |
Assistant Enforcement Officer |
Directorate of Enforcement, Department of Revenue |
Up to 30Years |
Sub Inspector |
NIA |
Up to 30Years |
Junior Statistical Officer |
Ministry of Statistics & Prog. Implementation |
Up to 32Years |