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What does SSC CGL stand for?
What does SSC CGL stand for?
- Staff Selection Commission Central Government Level Examination
- Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Examination (correct)
- Staff Selection Commission Council of Graduate Level Examination
- Staff Selection Commission Graduate Level Examination
How many tiers are there in the SSC CGL exam?
How many tiers are there in the SSC CGL exam?
- 4 (correct)
- 6
- 5
- 3
What is the minimum age required to apply for SSC CGL?
What is the minimum age required to apply for SSC CGL?
- 20 years
- 18 years (correct)
- 21 years
- 25 years
What is the application fee for SSC CGL?
What is the application fee for SSC CGL?
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Which of the following is not a subject in Tier 1 of SSC CGL?
Which of the following is not a subject in Tier 1 of SSC CGL?
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What type of exam is Tier 3 of SSC CGL?
What type of exam is Tier 3 of SSC CGL?
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Which ministry is not a department that recruits through SSC CGL?
Which ministry is not a department that recruits through SSC CGL?
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When is the SSC CGL notification usually released?
When is the SSC CGL notification usually released?
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Study Notes
Overview of SSC CGL
- SSC CGL stands for Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Examination
- It is a national-level examination conducted by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) to recruit Grade B and C category posts in various government ministries and departments
Exam Pattern
- The exam consists of four tiers:
- Tier 1: Computer-Based Examination (Objective Type)
- Tier 2: Computer-Based Examination (Objective Type)
- Tier 3: Descriptive Paper (Pen and Paper Mode)
- Tier 4: Computer Proficiency Test/Skill Test (where applicable)
Eligibility Criteria
- Age: 18-32 years (varies depending on the post)
- Education: Bachelor's degree from a recognized university
- Nationality: Indian citizen
Posts and Departments
- Posts offered through SSC CGL:
- Assistant Audit Officer
- Assistant Accounts Officer
- Assistant Section Officer
- Inspector of Income Tax
- Inspector of Central Excise
- Assistant Enforcement Officer
- Sub Inspector
- Divisional Accountant
- Junior Statistical Officer
- Auditor
- Accountant
- Departments:
- Ministry of Finance
- Ministry of Home Affairs
- Ministry of Defence
- Ministry of Railways
- Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)
- Central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN)
Syllabus
- Tier 1:
- General Awareness
- Reasoning
- Quantitative Aptitude
- English Comprehension
- Tier 2:
- Quantitative Aptitude
- English Language and Comprehension
- Statistics
- General Studies (Finance and Economics)
- Tier 3:
- Essay writing
- Precis writing
- Application writing
- Letter writing
Application Process
- Online application through SSC's official website
- Application fee: ₹100 (free for SC/ST/PwD/Women candidates)
- Document required: Scanned copies of photograph, signature, and required documents
Important Dates
- Notification release: usually in March/April
- Online application: usually in March/April to May
- Tier 1 exam: usually in June/July
- Tier 2 exam: usually in September/October
- Tier 3 exam: usually in November/December
- Tier 4 exam: usually in January/February
Overview of SSC CGL
- SSC CGL is a national-level examination conducted by the Staff Selection Commission to recruit Grade B and C category posts in various government ministries and departments.
Exam Pattern
- The exam consists of four tiers: Computer-Based Examination (Objective Type), Computer-Based Examination (Objective Type), Descriptive Paper (Pen and Paper Mode), and Computer Proficiency Test/Skill Test (where applicable).
Eligibility Criteria
- Age: 18-32 years (varies depending on the post)
- Education: Bachelor's degree from a recognized university
- Nationality: Indian citizen
Posts and Departments
- Posts offered through SSC CGL include Assistant Audit Officer, Assistant Accounts Officer, Assistant Section Officer, Inspector of Income Tax, Inspector of Central Excise, Assistant Enforcement Officer, Sub Inspector, Divisional Accountant, Junior Statistical Officer, Auditor, and Accountant.
- Departments include Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Home Affairs, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Railways, Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), and Central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN).
Syllabus
- Tier 1: General Awareness, Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, and English Comprehension
- Tier 2: Quantitative Aptitude, English Language and Comprehension, Statistics, and General Studies (Finance and Economics)
- Tier 3: Essay writing, Precis writing, Application writing, and Letter writing
Application Process
- Online application through SSC's official website
- Application fee: ₹100 (free for SC/ST/PwD/Women candidates)
- Required documents: Scanned copies of photograph, signature, and required documents
Important Dates
- Notification release: usually in March/April
- Online application: usually in March/April to May
- Tier 1 exam: usually in June/July
- Tier 2 exam: usually in September/October
- Tier 3 exam: usually in November/December
- Tier 4 exam: usually in January/February
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