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CGL

Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Examination is conducted by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) in India to recruit candidates for various posts in government ministries, departments, and organizations. 

About CGL

SSC CGL is one of the most popular exams for graduates aiming for government jobs in different departments, including positions like Income Tax Inspector, Assistant Section Officer, and Central Excise Inspector. Here’s a comprehensive guide covering the exam pattern, eligibility, syllabus, preparation tips, and more.

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Exam Structure

The SSC CGL examination consists of four tiers, each assessing different skills required for government roles:

  • Tier I (Preliminary Exam):

    • Type: Computer-Based Test (CBT)
    • Sections:
      • General Intelligence and Reasoning
      • General Awareness
      • Quantitative Aptitude
      • English Comprehension
    • Marks: 200 marks total (50 marks per section)
    • Duration: 1 hour

  • Tier II (Main Exam):

    • Type: Computer-Based Test (CBT)
    • Sections:
      • Paper I: Quantitative Abilities – 200 marks, 2 hours
      • Paper II: English Language and Comprehension – 200 marks, 2 hours
      • Paper III: Statistics – 200 marks, 2 hours (only for candidates applying for specific posts)
      • Paper IV: General Studies (Finance & Economics) – 200 marks, 2 hours (only for specific posts)

  • Tier III (Descriptive Paper):

    • Type: Offline exam (Pen and Paper mode)
    • Content: Essay, Precis, Letter, and Application Writing
    • Marks: 100 marks
    • Duration: 1 hour
    • Language: English/Hindi

  • Tier IV (Skill Test/Data Entry/Computer Proficiency):

    • Type: Skill Test or Document Verification
    • Required for specific posts:
      • DEST (Data Entry Skill Test) for Tax Assistant Posts
      • CPT (Computer Proficiency Test) for Assistant Section Officer

Eligibility Criteria

  • Nationality: Must be an Indian citizen or meet other nationality requirements as per SSC norms.

  • Educational Qualification:

    • General Requirement: Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university or equivalent.
    • Additional Requirements (for specific posts):
      • Junior Statistical Officer (JSO): Bachelor’s degree in any subject with at least 60% in Mathematics at 12th level OR Bachelor’s degree with Statistics as one of the subjects.
      • Assistant Audit Officer (AAO)/Assistant Accounts Officer (AAO): Desirable qualification is a Chartered Accountant or equivalent degree in Business Studies, though not mandatory.

  • Age Limit: Generally between 18–32 years (differs based on the specific post applied for). Age relaxations are available for SC/ST, OBC, PwD, and other reserved categories as per government rules.

Syllabus Overview

Tier I:

      • General Intelligence and Reasoning: Analogies, coding-decoding, puzzles, syllogisms, classification, matrix, directions, and visual memory.
      • General Awareness: Current affairs, static GK, history, geography, economy, polity, general science.
      • Quantitative Aptitude: Number system, simplification, interest, percentage, ratio and proportion, profit and loss, mensuration, time and work, and geometry.
      • English Comprehension: Grammar, vocabulary, synonyms, antonyms, comprehension, spotting errors, sentence improvement, cloze test, para jumbles.

    • Tier II:

      • Quantitative Abilities: Higher-level mathematics, including trigonometry, algebra, geometry, and data interpretation.
      • English Language and Comprehension: More complex grammar, vocabulary, reading comprehension, and writing skills.
      • Statistics (for JSO): Probability, random variables, data interpretation, sampling theory, index numbers, and time series.
      • General Studies (Finance & Economics): Micro and macroeconomics, accounting principles, balance of payments, and other economic and financial principles.

    • Tier III: Writing tasks involving essays, applications, letters, and precis to test written communication skills.

    • Tier IV: Skill test for data entry (usually 8,000 key depressions per hour) or a computer proficiency test (typing and computer operation skills).

Selection Process

Step 1: Tier I Exam – Preliminary round where qualified candidates proceed to Tier II.

      • Step 2: Tier II Exam – A key qualifying exam that determines eligibility for Tier III and specific posts.
      • Step 3: Tier III Exam – Descriptive test that further assesses communication skills.
      • Step 4: Tier IV Exam – Skill test or document verification required for certain posts.
      • Final Selection: Based on cumulative performance in Tiers I, II, and III, with document verification for eligible candidates.

Important Dates

  • Notification Release: Generally released around December/January each year.
  • Application Period: Typically lasts for about a month after notification.
  • Exam Dates:
    • Tier I: Generally conducted between May and July.
    • Tier II, III, IV: Conducted in intervals after Tier I, typically a few months apart.
  • Result Declaration: SSC announces results for each tier a few weeks post-exam.
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