An Indepth Study of SSC- CGL Examination
SSC – CGL examination is conducted by Staff Selection Commission every year to recruit staffs to various posts in ministries and other Central Government offices in India. The examination is conducted in three successive tiers; Tier I, Tier II and Tier III.
Process of Selection in SSC CGL:
It consists of a paper of Objective type questions and carries a maximum of 200 marks to be solved in a duration of 1hr.
The scheme of this test is in the table drawn below:
| Parts | Subject | No.of Questions | Max. Marks | Duration |
| A | General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 50 | 1Hours |
| B | General Awareness | 25 | 50 | |
| C | Numerical Aptitude | 25 | 50 | |
| D | English Comprehension | 25 | 50 | |
| Total | 100 | 200 | ||
In SSC – CGL Tier II all posts excluding that related to Assistant Audit officer and Statistical Investigator, there are only two tests namely Quantitative Abilities and English Language. After Tier II test, the merit is made based on aggregate marks of Tier I and Tier II.
The marking scheme of this test is given in the table drawn below:
| Papers | Subjects | Max. Marks/ Questions |
| I | Arithmetical Ability | 200 (100 Questions) |
| II | English Language & Comprehension | 200 (200 Questions) |
| III | Statistics | 200 (100 Questions) |
| IV | Finance & Accounting |
80 (40 Questions) |
| Economics & Governance |
120 (60 Questions) |
Note-:
SSC – CGL Tier III is a descriptive type Examination and it consists of easy writing and letter writing on the current issues of the country.
After clearing Tier I and Tier II, the selected candidates get qualified for Tier III. Earlier the SSC, conducted Interview after Tier II but from last year it was discontinued. In this Tier, SSC checks Computer Proficiency Test/ Skills for some selected posts and this round is also meant for document verification for all the selected candidates.
For Tier- I
| S.no | General Intelligence & Reasoning | Numerical Aptitute | General Awareness | English Comprehension |
| 1 | Analogies | Simplification | Culture | Reading Comprehension |
| 2 | Similarities and differences | Interest | Indian History | Fill in the Blanks |
| 3 | Spatial visualization | Percentage | Geography (Indian + World) |
Phrase or Idiom Meaning |
| 4 | Spatial orientation | Ratio and Proportion | Environment | Synonyms and Antonyms |
| 5 | Problem solving | Average | Economy | One Word Substitution |
| 6 | Analysis | Problems on Ages | Polity | PhraseReplacement/ Sentence Correction |
| 7 | Judgement | Speed Time And Distance | Biology | Error Spotting |
| 8 | Decision making | Profit and Loss | Chemistry | Spellings corrections |
| 9 | Visual memory | Number Series | Physics +Space Science | – |
| 10 | Discrimination | Number System | Computer & Mobile Technology |
– |
| 11 | Observation | Mensuration | Diseases, pollution | – |
| 12 | Relationship concepts | Data Interpretation | Nutrition | – |
| 13 | Arithmetical reasoning | Time and Work | Current Affairs | – |
| 14 | Figural classification | Time and Work | Sports | – |
| 15 | Arithmetic number series | Algebra | People In News | – |
| 16 | Non-verbal series | Geometry | Books | – |
| 17 | Coding and decoding | Trigonometry | Impotant Days | – |
| 18 | Statement conclusion | – | Portfolios | – |
| 19 | Syllogistic reasoning | – | Govt. Schemes | – |
For Tier II:
| S.no | Arthmatic Ability | General English |
| 1 | Simplification | Reading comprehension |
| 2 | Number series | Para jumbles |
| 3 | Number system | Error spotting |
| 4 | Algebra | Fill in blanks |
| 5 | Averages | Phrase replacement |
| 6 | Percentage | Cloz test |
| 7 | Ratio & Proportion | Synonym |
| 8 | Interest | Antonym |
| 9 | Profit & Loss | Active passive voice |
| 10 | Time & Work | Direct indirect speech |
| 11 | Time, Speed and Distance | – |
| 12 | Mensuration | – |
| 13 | Geometry | – |
| 14 | Trignometry | – |
| 15 | Data interpretation | – |
| 16 | Mixtures & alligations | – |
The following are the required conditions the candidate needs to fulfill in order to earn the final selection:
A). The candidates who are qualified after Tier II would need to submit their documents like Graduation Marks sheet or provisional certificate/ Certificate of Graduation etc. during Tier III Computer Proficiency Test.
B). The minimum required educational qualification must be acquired before the stipulated late as it will be mentioned in the upcoming notification. In case of failure in any of the two conditions mentioned above, the candidate will be disqualified.
List-I: Cut off marks of Tier-I for appearing in Tier-II (Paper-I, Paper-II, Paper-IV (General Studies (Finance & Accounts) and Tier-III:
| Category | Cut Off Marks (out of 200) |
| UR | 148.00 |
| OBC | 135.50 |
| SC | 125.50 |
| ST | 119.00 |
| OH | 111.50 |
| HH | 75.00 |
List-II: Cut off marks of Tier-I for appearing in Tier-II (Paper-I, Paper-II, Paper-III Statistics) & Tier III:
| Category | Cut Off Marks (out of 200) |
| UR | 146.50 |
| OBC | 135.50 |
| SC | 123.50 |
| ST | 114.50 |
| OH | 102.00 |
| HH | 61.00 |
| VR | 116.00 |
List – III: Cut off marks of Tier-I for appearing in Tier-II (Paper-I & Paper-II & Tier III):
| Category | Cut Off Marks (out of 200) |
| UR | 126.50 |
| OBC | 110.00 |
| SC | 98.00 |
| ST | 88.50 |
| OH | 84.50 |
| HH | 38.00 |
| VR | 89.50 |
| Ex- S | 69.00 |
SSC CGL Cut off 2016
Official Cut Off for SSC CGL 2016 Tier I:
| Category | Cut Off Marks (out of 200) |
| UR | 137.00 |
| OBC | 125.50 |
| SC | 114.0 |
| ST | 103.0 |
| OH | 97.00 |
| HH | 20.00 |
| VR | 68.00 |
| Ex-S | 92.00 |
Official Cut Off for SSC CGL 2016 Tier II
SSC CGL Tier II Cut Off – Assistant Audit Officer
| Category | Cut off Marks Tier I+Tier II (Paper I+II+IV) |
| UR | 536 |
| OBC | 493.75 |
| SC | 454 |
| ST | 427 |
| OH | 411 |
| HH | 264 |
SSC CGL Tier II Cut Off – CPT for Assistant Section Officer in CSS (Central Secretariat Service) and Assistant in MEA (Ministry of external affairs):
| Category | Cut off Marks Tier I+Tier II (Paper I+II) |
| UR | 449 |
| OBC | 424.5 |
| SC | 389 |
| ST | 370 |
| OH | 366.5 |
| HH | 262 |
SSC CGL Tier II Cut Off – Junior Statistical Officer (Grade-II):
| Category | Cut off Marks Tier I+Tier II (Paper I+II+III) |
| UR | 502 |
| OBC | 471 |
| SC | 423 |
| ST | 397 |
| OH | 364 |
| HH | 230.25 |
| VH | 267.5 |
Cut Off for SSC CGL 2016 Tier II – DEST (Data Entry Speed Test) for all posts (except AAO, ASO/Assistant (in MEA and CSS) and Junior Statistical Officer (Grade-II):
| Category | Cut off Marks Tier I+Tier II (Paper I+II) |
| UR | 422 |
| OBC | 397 |
| SC | 363.25 |
| ST | 341 |
| OH | 333 |
| HH | 216 |
| VR | 336 |
| Ex.S | 287.5 |
Essential Academic Qualifications: (As on 01.08.2018): The basic qualification for SSC CGL is Graduation but it depends upon the post as follows. The candidates appearing in the final year of their graduation can also apply, however they must possess Essential qualification on or before 1st August 2018.
(i) Assistant Audit Officer/ Assistant Accounts Officer:
(a) Essential Qualifications: Bachelor‟s Degree from a recognized University or Institute
(b) Desirable Qualifications: 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.
Note-I: During the period of probation direct recruits shall have to qualify the “Subordinate Audit Service Examination” in respective branches for confirmation and regular appointment as Assistant Audit Officer/ Assistant Accounts Officer.
(ii) Junior Statistical Officer: Bachelor‟s Degree in any subject from a recognized University or Institute with at least 60% Marks in Mathematics at 12th standard level or Bachelor‟s Degree in any subject with Statistics as one of the subjects at degree level.
(iii) All other Posts: Bachelor‟s Degree from a recognized University or equivalent.
Nationality / Citizenship – Participants must have this citizenship which is given below.
Age Limit
(A) Age Limit: (As on 01.08.2018):
| Age Limit Group | Post Group | Post Code |
| 18-27 Years | D | 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 32, 33 |
| B | 21** | |
| 18-30 Years | B | 8, 19 |
| 20-27 Years | D | 31 |
| 20-30 Years | B | 3, 5, 6, 7, 9, 18 |
| Not Exceeding 30 | A | 1, 2 |
| B | 4, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 22 | |
| Up to 32 Years | C | 23 |
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