Courses Overview
Staff Selection Commission or SSC has been one of the most desirable organizations for Government exams in India. It conducts Combined Graduate Level - SSC CGL exam every year for recruitment to non-technical Group ‘B’ and Group ‘C’ nongazetted posts in various Ministries/ Departments/ Organizations of the Government of India.
SSC is the leading Govt. organization that provides employment to lakhs of students in India. A great opportunity lies ahead for all the SSC aspirants. The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) conducts the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Exam for recruitment to various subordinate services like: Assistants in Ministries/Departments, Attached and Subordinate office of the Govt. of India. Inspectors of Central Excise & Customs, Inspectors of Income Tax, etc.
SSC CGL Recruitment
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) conducts the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Exam for the recruitment of Grade “B” and “C” category posts in various Government Ministries, Departments and Offices. The exam is held in 4 stages called Tiers. While the first two are online the latter two are offline exams. The entire process of registration and communication happens online through the official website of SSC CGL. Candidates must qualify each stage of the SSC CGL exam to proceed to the next one, before being finally selected.
SSC CGL Recruitment
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) conducts the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Exam for the recruitment of Grade “B” and “C” category posts in various Government Ministries, Departments and Offices. The exam is held in 4 stages called Tiers. While the first two are online the latter two are offline exams. The entire process of registration and communication happens online through the official website of SSC CGL. Candidates must qualify each stage of the SSC CGL exam to proceed to the next one, before being finally selected.
SSC CGL Eligibility Criteria
There are 4 important criteria which a candidate must fulfill in order to be eligible for the SSC CGL . The 4 parameters are given below:
1. Citizenship: Candidate must be a citizen of India
2. Age Limit: There are different set of age limits for different posts in SSC CGL Exam 2018, which are tabulated below:
| SSC CGL Post | Educational Qualification |
|---|---|
| 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 equivalent |
SSC CGL Exam Pattern
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) conducts the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) every year in four levels for various posts. Exam Pattern - The Examination will be conducted in four tiers as indicated below:
1. Tier 1 and Tier 2 exam will be held online.
2. A descriptive paper is introduced which will be of 100 marks with a time limit of 60 minutes in pen and paper mode.
3. The time limit for examination of Tier -I is reduced from 120 minutes to 75 minutes.
Tier 1 is an objective exam which will be held online. It will have 4 sections in Tier 1 exam of SSC CGL, with 100 questions. Each question will carry 2 marks which makes a total of 200 marks. The subject-wise bifurcation of marks is given below:
SSC CGL Tier 1 Pattern
| Part | Subject | Max. Marks | Questions | Time Allotted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | General Intelligence & Reasoning | 50 | 25 | 60 Minutes (80 Minutes for disabled candidates) |
| B | General Awareness/td> | 50 | 25 | |
| C | Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 25 | |
| D | English Comprehension | 50 | 25 |
SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam will have negative marking. One wrong answer to a question will deduct 0.5 marks from the total of all sections.
| Part | Subject | Max. Marks | Questions | Time Allotted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | Quantitative Ability | 200 | 100 | 2 Hours (2 Hours 40 Minutes for PWD Candidates) |
| II | English Language & Comprehension | 200 | 100 | |
| III | Statistics | 200 | 100 | |
| IV | General Studies (Finance and Economics) | 200 | 100 |
| Mode of Examination | Scheme of Examination | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pen and Paper | Descriptive Paper in English/Hindi (writing of Essay /Precis /Letter/Application Writing etc. | 100 | 60 minutes (80 Minutes for VH and candidates suffering from Cerebral Palsy) |
| Mode of Examination | Scheme of Examination | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Data Entry Skill Test (DEST) / Computer Proficiency Test (CPT) | Same as published in the Notice of Examination | Qualifying | Same as published in the Notice of Examination |
CGL DETAILED SYLLABUS
The detailed SSC CGL Tier 1 syllabus for all the above-defined subjects is as follows: –
- Analogies
- Problem Solving
- Judgment
- Decision Making
- Relationship Concepts
- Mathematical Reasoning
- Coding & Decoding
- Statement Conclusion
- Syllogistic Reasoning
- Venn Diagrams
- Numbers Coding
- Critical Thinking
- Series Problem
- Space Visualization
- Spatial Orientation
- Analysis
- Non-Verbal Series
- Pattern- Folding
- Classification
- Embedded Figures
- Visual Memory
- Drawing Inferences
- Percentage
- Ratio & Proportion
- Square Roots
- Averages
- Interest
- Profit & Loss
- Discount
- Partnership Business
- Mixture &Alligation
- Time & Distance
- Time & Work
- Basic Algebraic Identities
- Graphs of Linear Equations
- Mensuration
- Trigonometry
- Heights & Distances
- Data interpetation
- Relationships Between Numbers
- Improving Sentences
- Spotting Errors
- Synonyms & Antonyms
- Fill in the Blanks
- Active/ Passive Voice
- Verbs
- One-Word Substitution
- Idioms & Phrases
- Cloze Passage
- Comprehension Passage
- History & Culture
- Geography
- Economic Scene
- Indian Polity
- General Policy & Scientific Research
- Biology
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Computer Section
- Current Affairs
- Current GK
- Percentage
- Ratio & Proportion
- Square Roots
- Averages
- Interest
- Profit & Loss
- Discount
- Partnership Business
- Mixture &Alligation
- Time & Distance
- Time & Work
- Basic Algebraic Identities
- Graphs of Linear Equations
- Mensuration
- Trigonometry
- Heights & Distances
- Data intrepetation
- Improving Sentences
- Spotting Errors
- Synonyms & Antonyms
- Fill in the Blanks
- Active/Passive Voice
- Verbs
- One-Word Substitution
- Idioms & Phrases
- Cloze Passage
- Comprehension Passage
- Spelling/ Detecting Misspelled Words
- Direct/ Indirect
- Shuffling of Sentence Parts
- Shuffling of Sentences in a Passage