SSC – CGL
REGULAR BATCHES | SL NO. | FEES (Rs.) | DURATION | TIME |
| 1. | 15000 | 90 Days | 0900h –1200h (MORNING BATCH) |
| 2. | 12000 | 30 Dyas | 0900h-1700h (CRASH COURSE) |
| 3. | 15000 | 90 Days | 1600h-1900h (EVENING BATCH) |
Note: – * In addition GST – 18%.
Exam pattern is such that the test is conducted in four tiers as mentioned below:
| Tier | Description |
| I | Computer-based examination |
| II | Computer-based examination |
| III | Pen-and-paper based examination (Descriptive paper) |
| IV | Computer proficiency test/ skill test (if applicable)/ document verification |
SSC CGL Tier-I Exam Pattern
| Section | Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
| A | General Intelligence Reasoning | 25 | 50 | 1 Hour [1 hour 20 minutes for VH/ OH (afflicted with Cerebral Palsy/ deformity in writing hand)] |
| B | General Awareness | 25 | 50 |
| C | Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 50 |
| D | English Comprehension | 25 | 50 |
| Total | 100 | 200 |
SSC CGL Tier-II Exam Pattern
| Tier – II |
| Paper | Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration | Validity of paper |
| I | Quantitative Abilities | 100 | 200 | 2 Hours for each paper [2 hours 40 minutes for VH/ OH (afflicted with Cerebral Palsy/ deformity in writing hand)] | Mandatory for all posts |
| II | English Language & Comprehension | 200 | 200 | Mandatory for all posts |
| III | Statistics | 100 | 200 | Valid only for candidates who apply for the post of Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) and are shortlisted in tier-I for this post/ paper |
| IV | General Studies (Finance and Economics) | 100 | 200 | Valid only for candidates who apply for the post of Assistant Audit Officer/ Assistant Accounts Officer and are shortlisted in tier-I for this post/ paper |
SSC CGL Tier-III Exam Pattern
SSC CGL 2018 exam pattern for tier-III is such that candidates have to take a subjective/ descriptive paper in English or Hindi in pen-and-paper mode. Candidates need to complete the exam in 60 minutes duration. Maximum marks that candidates can score in the exam are 100. | Tier III | Mode of Exam | Exam Description | Marks | Duration |
| | | | | |
| Pen-and-paper | Descriptive Paper in English or Hindi (Writing of Essay/ Precis/ Letter/ Application etc.) | 100 | 1 Hour (1 Hour 20 Minutes for candidates afflicted with Cerebral Palsy/ deformity in writing hand) |
SSC CGL Tier-IV Exam Pattern
The official website informs, “Computer Proficiency Test/ Skill Test (wherever applicable)/ Document Verification will be conducted as per the provisions of the notice of examination Marking scheme: There is negative marking in the exam as mentioned below:
| Paper | Negative Marking |
| I | 0.50 Marks |
| II | 0.25 Marks |
| III | 0.50 Marks |
| IV | 0.50 Marks |
SSC CGL 2019 Eligibility
In order to fulfil SSC CGL 2019 eligibility criteria candidates, need to meet the parameters mentioned below:
• Nationality/ Citizenship: A candidate must either be a citizen of India, a person of India origin migrated from Pakistan/ Burma/ Sri Lanka/ East African countries of Kenya/ Uganda/ the United Republic of Tanzania/ Zambia/ Malawi/ Zaire/ Ethiopia/ Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India, subject of Nepal/ Bhutan, or a Tibetan refugee who came over to India before January 1, 1962 with the intention of permanently settling in India.
The official website informs, “A candidate in whose case a certificate of eligibility is necessary may be admitted to the Examination but the offer of appointment will be given only after the necessary eligibility certificate has been issued to him by the Government of India.”
• Age Limit: All candidates applying for SSC CGL 2019 exam must fall in the age bracket as mentioned in the table below. However, it may be noted that five years, three years, and 10 years age relaxation beyond the upper age limit is permissible for SC/ ST, OBC, and PH candidates, respectively.
Skill Test
The skill test conducted by the commission is of two types as mentioned below:
Data Entry Skill Test (DEST): This test is conducted for candidates who apply for the post of Tax Assistants (Central Excise & Income Tax). As part of the test, all candidates need to type at 8,000 (eight thousand) Key Depression per hour on computer. The skill test will be conducted for a passage of about 2000 key depressions for a duration of 15 minutes. The test is of qualifying nature.
Computer Proficiency Test (CPT): This test is conducted for candidates who apply for the posts of Assistant Section Officer (CSS), Assistant Section Officer (MEA), Assistant Section Officer (AFHQ), and Assistant in Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs and Assistant (GSI) in the Ministry of Mines and Inspector (Central Excise), Inspector (Preventive Officer) & Inspector (Examiner) in CBEC. The test is of qualifying nature and consists of three modules:
• Word Processing • Spread Sheet • Generation of Slides
Document Verification
Documents to be presented (original as well as photocopy) by candidates for verification on or before August 1, 2018 are:
| Matriculation certificate | Caste certificate |
| Mark sheets of all the three years of graduation | Provisional certificate/ certificate of graduation |
It may be noted that candidature of candidates who are unable to produce the aforementioned documents will be cancelled.
Physical Standards & Tests Required for Posts of Inspector & Sub-Inspector
It may be noted that all candidates applying for the posts of inspector and sub-inspector also have to meet some physical standards and pass some physical tests as mentioned below:
Physical standards & tests for the post of Inspector (Central Excise/ Examiner/ Preventive Officer), Inspector & Sub-Inspector in CBN:
Physical standards:
| Male Candidates |
| Height 157.5 cm | Chest 81 cm (fully expanded with a minimum expansion of 5 cm) |
| Note: Height & chest relaxable by 5 cm in the case of Garwalis, Assamese, Gorkhas and members of Scheduled Tribes |
| Female Candidates |
| Height: 152 cm (relaxable by) | Weight: 48 Kgs |
| Note: Height & weight relaxable by 2.5 cms and 2 Kg, respectively for Gorkhas, Garwalis, Assamese and members of Scheduled Tribes |
Physical tests:
| Male Candidates |
| Walking : 1600 metres in 15 minutes | Cycling: 8 Km in 30 minutes |
| Female Candidates |
| Walking: 1 Km in 20 minutes | Cycling: 3 Km in 25 minutes |
Physical standards for the Post of Sub- Inspector in Central Bureau of Investigation:
Height
For men – 165 cm For women – 150 cm.
Note: Height relaxable for Hillsmen and Tribals: 5 cm
Chest
76 cm with expansion (There shall be no such requirement in case of female candidates)
Vision
Eye-sight (with or without glasses) Distant vision: 6/6 in one and 6/9 in the other eye Near vision 0.6 in one eye and 0.8 in other eye
Physical standards for the Post of Sub-Inspector in National Investigation Agency:
Height
For men – 170 cm For women – 150 cm
Note: Height relaxable for Hillsmen and Tribals: 5 cm
Chest
76 cm with expansion (There shall be no such requirement in case of female candidates)
Vision
Eye-sight (with or without glasses) Distant vision: 6/6 in one and 6/9 in the other eye Near vision 0.6 in one eye and 0.8 in other eye
SSC CGL 2020 Eligibility
In order to fulfil SSC CGL 2020 eligibility criteria candidates need to meet the parameters mentioned below:
- Nationality/ Citizenship: A candidate must either be a citizen of India, a person of India origin migrated from Pakistan/ Burma/ Sri Lanka/ East African countries of Kenya/ Uganda/ the United Republic of Tanzania/ Zambia/ Malawi/ Zaire/ Ethiopia/ Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India, subject of Nepal/ Bhutan, or a Tibetan refugee who came over to India before January 1, 1962 with the intention of permanently settling in India.
The official website informs, “A candidate in whose case a certificate of eligibility is necessary may be admitted to the Examination but the offer of appointment will be given only after the necessary eligibility certificate has been issued to him by the Government of India.”
- Age Limit: All candidates applying for SSC CGL 2020 exam must fall in the age bracket as mentioned in the table below. However, it may be noted that five years, three years, and 10 years age relaxation beyond the upper age limit is permissible for SC/ ST, OBC, and PH
| Pay Band – II (Rs 9,300 – 34,800) |
| Assistant Audit Officer | Indian Audit & Accounts Department under CAG | Not exceeding 30 years | Candidate must have been born not earlier than August 2, 1988 and not later than August 1, 2000 |
| Assistant Accounts Officer | Indian Audit & Accounts Department under CAG | Not exceeding 30 years |
| Assistant Section Officer | Central Secretariat Service | 20-30 years | Candidate must have been born not earlier than August 2, 1988 and not later than August 1, 1988 |
| Assistant Section Officer | Intelligence Bureau | Not exceeding 30 years | Candidate must have been born not earlier than August 2, 1988 and not later than August 1, 2000 |
| Assistant Section Officer | Ministry of Railway | 20-30 years | Candidate must have been born not earlier than August 2, 1988 and not later than August 1, 1988 |
| Assistant Section Officer | Ministry of External Affairs | 20-30 years |
| Assistant Section Officer | AFHQ | 20-30 years |
| Assistant | Other Ministries/ Departments/ Organisations | 18-30 years | Candidate must have been born not earlier than August 2, 1988 and not later than August 1, 2000 |
| Assistant | Other Ministries/ Departments/ Organisations | 20-30 years | Candidate must have been born not earlier than August 2, 1988 and not later than August 1, 1988 |
| Assistant Section Officer | Other Ministries/ Departments/ Organisations | Not exceeding 30 years | Candidate must have been born not earlier than August 2, 1988 and not later than August 1, 2000 |
| Assistant | Other Ministries/ Departments/ Organisations | Not exceeding 30 years |
| Assistant/ Superintendent | Other Ministries/ Departments/ Organisations | Not exceeding 30 years |
| Inspector of Income Tax | CBDT | Not exceeding 30 years |
| Inspector, (Central Excise) | CBEC | Not exceeding 30 years |
| Inspector (Preventive Officer) | CBEC | Not exceeding 30 years |
| Inspector (Examiner) | CBEC | Not exceeding 30 years |
| Assistant Enforcement Officer | Directorate of Enforcement, Department of | Up to 30 years |
| Sub Inspector | Central Bureau of Investigation | 20-30 years | Candidate must have been born not earlier than August 2, 1988 and not later than August 1, 1988 |
| Inspector Posts | Department of Post | 18-30 years | Candidate must have been born not earlier than August 2, 1988 and not later than August 1, 2000 |
| Divisional Accountant | Offices under CAG | Not exceeding 30 years | Candidate must have been born not earlier than August 2, 1988 and not later than August 1, 2000 |
| Inspector | Central Bureau of Narcotics | Not exceeding 30 years | Candidate must have been born not earlier than August 2, 1991 and not later than August 1, 2000 |
| Sub Inspector | National Investigation Agency (NIA) | Up to 30 years | Candidate must have been born not earlier than August 2, 1988 and not later than August 1, 2000 |
| Junior Statistical Officer | M/o Statistics & Programme | Up to 32 years | Candidate must have been born not earlier than August 2, 1986 and not later than August 1, 2000 |
| Pay Band-I (Rs 5,200-20,200) |
| Auditor | Offices under C&AG | 18-27 years | Candidate must have been born not earlier than August 2, 1991 and not later than August 1, 2000 |
| Auditor | Offices under CGDA | 18-27 years |
| Auditor | Other Ministry/ Departments | 18-27 years |
| Accountant | Offices under C&AG | 18-27 years |
| Accountant/ Junior Accountant | Other Ministry/ Departments | 18-27 years |
| Senior Secretariat Assistant/ Upper Division Clerks | Central Govt. Offices/ Ministries other than CSCS cadres. | 18-27 years |
| Tax Assistant | CBDT | 18-27 years |
| Tax Assistant | CBEC | 20-27 years | Candidate must have been born not earlier than August 2, 1991 and not later than August 2, 1991 |
| Sub-Inspector | Central Bureau of Narcotics | 18-27 years | Candidate must have been born not earlier than August 2, 1991 and not later than August 1, 2000 |
| Upper Division Clerks | Dte. Gen Border Road Organisation (MoD) (Only for Male Candidates with higher medical standards given at Annexure-X) | 18-27 years |
- Educational Qualification: All candidates who possess a bachelor’s degree from a recognised university fulfil SSC CGL eligibility criteria for all posts except the ones mentioned below:
| Post | Educational Qualification |
| Assistant Audit Officer/ Assistant Accounts Officer | Essential Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree from a recognised university or institute Desirable Qualification: Chartered Accountant or Cost & Management Accountant or Company Secretary or Masters in Commerce or Masters in Business Studies or Masters in Business Administration (Finance) or Masters in Business Economics |
| Junior Statistical Officer | Bachelor’s degree in any subject from a recognised university or institute with at least 60% Marks in Mathematics at class 12th level OR Bachelor’s degree in any subject with Statistics as one of the subjects at degree level |
SSC CGL 2020 Process
Step 1: Fill SSC CGL Application Form
For CGL 2019 registrations, candidates can fill and submit the application form in the online mode on the official website of the commission. Thereafter, candidates also need to submit CGL 201 application fee in the online mode (credit card/ debit card/ SBI net banking/ SBI bank challan generated online).
Application fee: Rs 100
It may be noted that all women candidates and SC/ ST/ PH candidates are exempted from paying the CGL application fee.
Step 2: Download SSC CGL Admit Card/ Admission Certificate
Candidates can download SSC CGL 2019 admit card from the official website of the commission’s concerned regional office at least two weeks before the commencement of the exam. The admit card will contain details such as date, time, and exact venue of the examination. Candidates need to carry the admit card along with one ID proof to the allotted CGL 2019 exam centre.
Step 3: Appear for SSC CGL Exam
Next, candidates need to appear for CGL 2019 exam. The Common Graduate Level exam is conducted in four tiers – I, II, III, and IV. Tier–I and II contain objective questions that candidates need to answer in online mode. Tier–III is a descriptive paper that candidates need to write in pen-and-paper mode. Tier-IV contains a skill test (if applicable)/ document verification.
Step 4: Check CGL Result
After exams of all tiers are conducted, an all India merit list is declared by SSC. The list contains the names of all candidates shortlisted for jobs for posts in various ministries/ departments/ organisations.
| Helpline Numbers of SSC : Regional Offices and Headquarters |
| Region | Helpline No 1 | Fax No | Email Id | Helpline Timings | Website |
| North | 011-69999845/ 011- 69999846 | 011-24360944 | rdsscnr@gmail.com | 10 AM to 6 PM on all working days (excluding 1:30 PM to 2:00 PM) | www.sscnr.net.in |
| Central | 0532-2460511/ 9452424060 | 0532-2460514 | rdcrssc@gmail.com | 10 AM to 6 PM on all working days (excluding 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM) | www.ssc-cr.org |
| East | 9477461228/ 9477461229 | 033-22904424 | contact@sscer.org | 10 AM to 5 PM on working days | www.sscer.org |
| West | 7738422705/ 9869730700 | 022 22018527 | sscwr@yahoo.com, examsscwr@gmail.com | 10 AM to 5 PM on working days | www.sscwr.net |
| South | 044-28251139/ 9445195946 | 044-28270561 | sscsr.tn@nic.in | 10 AM to 5 PM on working days | www.sscsr.gov.in |
| North – West | 0172-2744366 | 0172-2742144 | sscnwrgoi@gmail.com | 10 AM to 6 PM (Excluding 1 PM to 2 PM) on working days | www.sscnwr.org |
| Karnataka Kerala | 080-25502520/ 9483862020 | 080-25520653 | rdssckkr@nic.in | 10 AM to 5 PM on working days | www.ssckkr.kar.nic.in |
| North -East | 9085015252/ 9085073593 | 0361-2224779 | rdner.ssc@gmail.com | 10 AM to 5 PM on working days | www.sscner.org.in |
| MPR | 0771-2423678/ 0771-2422507 | 0771-2423678 | sscraipur@gmail.com | 10 AM to 5:30 PM on working days | www.sscmpr.org |
| HQ | 011-24368090 | | ssconlineapplicationdivision@gmail.com | 10 AM to 5:30 PM on working days | www.ssc.nic.in |
SSC CGL exam pattern is such that the test is conducted in four tiers as mentioned below:
| Tier | Description |
| I | Computer-based examination |
| II | Computer-based examination |
| III | Pen-and-paper based examination (Descriptive paper) |
| IV | Computer proficiency test/ skill test (if applicable)/ document verification |
For further clarification on CGL 2020 exam pattern for all tiers candidates can refer the tables below:
SSC CGL Tier-I Exam Pattern
| Section | Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
| A | General Intelligence Reasoning | 25 | 50 | 1 Hour [1 hour 20 minutes for VH/ OH (afflicted with Cerebral Palsy/ deformity in writing hand)] |
| B | General Awareness | 25 | 50 |
| C | Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 50 |
| D | English Comprehension | 25 | 50 |
| Total | 100 | 200 |
Marking scheme: There is negative marking of 0.50 marks for each wrong answer in the exam.
SSC CGL Tier-II Exam Pattern
| Tier – II |
| Paper | Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration | Validity of paper |
| I | Quantitative Abilities | 100 | 200 | 2 Hours for each paper [2 hours 40 minutes for VH/ OH (afflicted with Cerebral Palsy/ deformity in writing hand)] | Mandatory for all posts |
| II | English Language & Comprehension | 200 | 200 | Mandatory for all posts |
| III | Statistics | 100 | 200 | Valid only for candidates who apply for the post of Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) and are shortlisted in tier-I for this post/ paper |
| IV | General Studies (Finance and Economics) | 100 | 200 | Valid only for candidates who apply for the post of Assistant Audit Officer/ Assistant Accounts Officer and are shortlisted in tier-I for this post/ paper |
Marking scheme: There is negative marking in the exam as mentioned below:
| Paper | Negative Marking |
| I | 0.50 Marks |
| II | 0.25 Marks |
| III | 0.50 Marks |
| IV | 0.50 Marks |
SSC CGL Tier-III Exam Pattern
SSC CGL 2020 exam pattern for tier-III is such that candidates have to take a subjective/ descriptive paper in English or Hindi in pen-and-paper mode. Candidates need to complete the exam in 60 minutes duration. Maximum marks that candidates can score in the exam are 100.
| Tier | Mode of Exam | Exam Description | Marks | Duration |
| III | Pen-and-paper | Descriptive Paper in English or Hindi (Writing of Essay/ Precis/ Letter/ Application etc.) | 100 | 1 Hour (1 Hour 20 Minutes for candidates afflicted with Cerebral Palsy/ deformity in writing hand) |
SSC CGL Tier-IV Exam Pattern
The official website informs, “Computer Proficiency Test/ Skill Test (wherever applicable)/ Document Verification will be conducted as per the provisions of the notice of examination.”
Skill Test
The skill test conducted by the commission is of two types as mentioned below:
Data Entry Skill Test (DEST): This test is conducted for candidates who apply for the post of Tax Assistants (Central Excise & Income Tax). As part of the test, all candidates need to type at 8,000 (eight thousand) Key Depression per hour on computer. The skill test will be conducted for a passage of about 2000 key depressions for a duration of 15 minutes. The test is of qualifying nature.
Computer Proficiency Test (CPT): This test is conducted for candidates who apply for the posts of Assistant Section Officer (CSS), Assistant Section Officer (MEA), Assistant Section Officer (AFHQ), and Assistant in Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs and Assistant (GSI) in the Ministry of Mines and Inspector (Central Excise), Inspector (Preventive Officer) & Inspector (Examiner) in CBEC. The test is of qualifying nature and consists of three modules:
- Word Processing• Spread Sheet• Generation of Slides
Document Verfication
Documents to be presented (original as well as photocopy) by candidates for verification on or before August 1, 2019 are:
| Matriculation certificate | Caste certificate |
| Mark sheets of all the three years of graduation | Provisional certificate/ certificate of graduation |
It may be noted that candidature of candidates who are unable to produce the aforementioned documents will be cancelled.
Physical Standards & Tests Required for Posts of Inspector & Sub-Inspector
It may be noted that all candidates applying for the posts of inspector and sub-inspector also have to meet some physical standards and pass some physical tests as mentioned below:
Physical standards & tests for the post of Inspector (Central Excise/ Examiner/ Preventive Officer), Inspector & Sub-Inspector in CBN:
Physical standards:
| Male Candidates |
| Height 157.5 cm | Chest 81 cm (fully expanded with a minimum expansion of 5 cm) |
| Note: Height & chest relaxable by 5 cm in the case of Garwalis, Assamese, Gorkhas and members of Scheduled Tribes |
| Female Candidates |
| Height: 152 cm (relaxable by) | Weight: 48 Kgs |
| Note: Height & weight relaxable by 2.5 cms and 2 Kg, respectively for Gorkhas, Garwalis, Assamese and members of Scheduled Tribes |
Physical tests:
| Male Candidates |
| Walking : 1600 metres in 15 minutes | Cycling: 8 Km in 30 minutes |
| Female Candidates |
| Walking: 1 Km in 20 minutes | Cycling: 3 Km in 25 minutes |
Physical standards for the Post of Sub- Inspector in Central Bureau of Investigation:
Height
For men – 165 cm
For women – 150 cm.
Note: Height relaxable for Hillsmen and Tribals: 5 cm
Chest
76 cm with expansion (There shall be no such requirement in case of female candidates)
Vision
Eye-sight (with or without glasses)
Distant vision: 6/6 in one and 6/9 in the other eye
Near vision 0.6 in one eye and 0.8 in other eye
Physical standards for the Post of Sub-Inspector in National Investigation Agency:
Height
For men – 170 cm
For women – 150 cm
Note: Height relaxable for Hillsmen and Tribals: 5 cm
Chest
76 cm with expansion (There shall be no such requirement in case of female candidates)
Vision
Eye-sight (with or without glasses)
Distant vision: 6/6 in one and 6/9 in the other eye
Near vision 0.6 in one eye and 0.8 in other eye
