Commission currently operates as a self-governing organization that is mainly involved in conducting competitive exams for recruitment to several posts in the SSC departments, organizations. In the past time, SSC has conducted various exams as given below:
The best thing is that we do cover a wide array of government job ideas such as :
SSC Combined Graduate Level Examination
SSC CHSL Exam
Junior Engineer
SSC GD Constable
SSC Multitasking Staff
Scientific Assistant Post
STENOGRAPHER Grade C & D
Central Police Organization
SSC CGL | SSC LDC / CHSL (12+) |
SSC MTS (Multi Tasking Staff 10+) | CPT and Typing (English and Hindi) |
SSC CPO | SSC STENOGRAPHER C& D |
Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has become one of the most prudent organizations for government examinations in India. SSC conducts various examinations through which vacancies are filled in government departments, one of the most desired examinations is the SSC CGL(Combined Graduate Level) exam.
Every year SSC organizes the SSC CGL exam through which non-technical Group ‘B’ and Group ‘C’ non-gazetted posts in various Ministries/ Organizations/ Departments.
Assistants in Ministries/Departments, Attached and the Subordinate office of the Govt. of India.
Inspectors of Central Excise & Customs.
Inspectors of Income Tax.
Preventive Officers in Customs.
Sub-Inspectors in Central Bureau of Narcotics & CBI.
Assistant Enforcement Officer in Directorate of Enforcement, Department of Revenue.
Divisional Accountant, Jr. Accountant, Auditor & UDC in various offices of Govt. of India.
Auditor Offices under C&AG, CGDA, CGA & others.
Accountant/ Junior Accountant
Tax Assistant in CBDT and CBEC
The Compiler in Registrar General of India.
SSC CGL Exam has four levels in the exam. The examination will be conducted in four tiers as indicated below:
Tier | Type | Mode |
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Tier – I | Objective Multiple Choice | Computer Based (online) |
Tier – II | Objective Multiple Choice | Computer Based (online) |
Tier – III | Descriptive Paper in English/Hindi | Pen and Paper mode |
Tier – IV | Skill Test/Computer Proficiency Test | Wherever Applicable |
As the Exam Pattern of SSC CGL Exam is in four levels, so the syllabus of all levels is to be shown independently.
Tier – I SyllabusSSC CGL Tier – I Exam is an objective exam which will be conducted online.
Section | Subject | Qusetions | Max Marks | Exam Duration |
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1 | Objective Multiple Choice | 25 | 50 | 100 |
2 | Objective Multiple Choice | 25 | 50 | |
3 | Descriptive Paper in English/Hindi | 25 | 50 | |
4 | Skill Test/Computer Proficiency Test | 25 | 50 |
SSC CGL Tier-I exam has negative marking for every incorrect answer a penalty of 0.5 marks will be given in all sections.
Should be able to run for a For Visually Handicapped candidates the exam duration is 80 minutes.
SSC CGL Tier – II Exam is also an objective exam which will be conducted online
Paper | Subject | Qusetions | Max Marks | Exam Duration |
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1 | Quantitative Abilities | 100 | 200 | 2 Hours |
2 | English Language and Comprehension | 200 | 200 | |
3 | Statistics | 100 | 200 | |
4 | General Studies (Finance & Economics) | 100 | 200 |
Paper-1 and Paper-2 are compulsory for all posts.
Paper-3 is only for the post of “Statistical Investigator Gr. II” & “Compiler”.
Paper-4 is only for the post of “Assistant Audit Officer”.
Questions in Paper-I will be of the 10th class level, Paper-2 of the 12th class level and Paper-3 & 4 will be of graduation level.
SSC CGL Tier-II exam has negative marking for every incorrect answer a penalty of 0.5 marks will be given in paper – 1,3 & 4 and 0.25 marks will be deducted in paper – 2.
For Visually Handicapped candidates the exam duration is 2 hours and 40 minutes.
Tier-III Exam is a descriptive exam that is designed to test the written skills of the candidates in English/Hindi. It is conducted offline and candidates need to write Essay/Letter/Application/Precis. The best way to prepare for the same is to read lots of articles from various newspapers. Apart from this, you need to be well aware of the pattern of Letter and Application.
The exam is of 60 minutes duration and carries 100 marks.
The exam is qualifying in nature.
The exam duration is 80 minutes for candidates who are visually handicapped or suffer from cerebral palsy.
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.
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.
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.
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. Paramount coaching centre provides Typing in both English and Hindi. Our Typing Tutors helps you boost your typing speedwith their methodology which helps you clear the typing test of various government exams.
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 |
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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 |
Name of Post | Education |
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Assistant Audit Officer | Bachelor’s Degree in any subject from a recognized University OR Desirable Qualification: CA/CS/MBA/Cost & Management Accountant/Masters in Commerce/Masters in Business Studies |
Statistical Investigator Grade – II Post | Bachelor’s Degree from any recognized University with minimum 60% in Mathematics in Class 12th OR Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline with Statistics as one of the subjects in graduation |
Compiler Posts | Bachelor’s Degree from any recognized University with Economics or Statistics or Mathematics as compulsory or Elective Subject |
All Other Posts | Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized University or equivalentr |
Posts under SSC CHSL Recruitment:
Postal Assistant/Sorting Assistant
Lower Division Clerk (LDC)
Data Entry Operator (DEO)
Court Clerk
Tier | Type | Mode |
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Tier-I | Objective Multiple Choice | Computer Based (online) |
Tier-II | Descriptive Paper in English/Hindi | Pen and Paper |
Tier-III | Skill Test/Computer Proficiency Test | Computer Based (Offline) |
Section | Maximum Marks | Duration |
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Reasoning | 25 | A combined time of 90 minutes |
English Language | 25 | |
Numerical Aptitude | 25 | |
General Awareness | 25 | |
Total | 100 |
Paper 1 is of negative marking, 0.25 marks will be deducted for every wrong answer.
Paper 2 is a descriptive exam in which the candidate has to write a short Essay/Letter in English or any other language mentioned in the 8th schedule of the constitution. The paper is of maximum 50 marks and the duration of the exam is 30 minutes.