SSC CGL Tier - I , Tier -II and Tier - III - Full Course

These vacancies have been created in the department of Income Tax, Excise, and Custom. Tentative vacancies for the examination are: 6506 (Group ‘B’ Gazetted-250, Group ‘B’ Non-Gazetted-3513, Group ‘C’-2743).

Let us analyze year-wise vacancy details to know the trend followed by SSC in previous years.

Detailed Selection Process is explained below:

1. SSC CGL Tier I – Computer Based Examination
2. SSC CGL Tier-II – Computer Based Examination
3. SSC CGL Tier III – Pen and Paper Mode (Descriptive Paper)
4. SSC CGL Tier IV – Data Entry/Computer Proficiency/Skill Test
    

• The candidates who qualify the Tier-I of the exam can appear for the Tier-II and Tier-III phase exam of the SSC CGL Examination
• The minimum qualifying marks for Tier-I, Tier-II, and Tier-III examination are

SSC CGL 2020-21 Tier I - Computer Based Examination-Objective paper- Medium Hindi/English:

Note: Negative marking of 0.50 for each wrong answer

SSC CGL Tier II - Computer Based Examination-Objective paper-- Medium Hindi/English

Note: Negative Marking:

• 0.25 marks for each wrong answer in Paper-II
• 0.50 Marks for each wrong answer Paper I, III & IV

In Tier-II, Paper-I and Paper-II are compulsory for all the posts.

Paper-III of Tier-II will be for only those candidates who apply for the posts of Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) in the Ministry of Statistics and Programmes Implementation and who are shortlisted in Tier-I for the Posts.

In Tier-II, Paper-IV will be for only those candidates who are shortlisted in Tier-I for Paper-IV i.e., for the posts of Assistant Audit Officer/ Assistant Accounts Officer. The questions will be set both in English & Hindi except for English Comprehension in Tier-I and Paper-II in Tier-II.

 SSC CGL 2020-21 Tier III – Pen and Paper Mode    -Descriptive Paper- Medium Hindi/English

SSC CGL 2020-21 Tier IV – Data Entry / Computer Proficiency / Skill test- Computer Based
The tests in Tier 4 are of Qualifying in nature.

• Data Entry Skill Test (DEST) – 2000 Key depressions in 15 minutes
• Computer Proficiency Test (CPT) – Testing knowledge of Word, Spread Sheet, and Presentation (Slides)
  
   

SSC CGL Exam Syllabus

The eligibility criteria for SSC CGL 2021 is judged on the basis of four parameters given below:

1. Educational Qualifications
2. Age Limit
3. Citizenship
4. Physical Fitness (Optional)
5. Educational Qualifications

The educational qualifications varies according to the post for SSC CGL and is listed below:

Age Criteria (As on 01-01-2021)

The eligibility criteria to apply for SSC CGL 2020 contains age limit, relaxation given to the reserved categories. The age limit defined for SSC CGL 2021 is 18 - 32 years. The age limit and relaxation criteria are based on vacancy as well.

SSC CGL 2021 Post Wise Age Limit

SSC CGL 2021 Category Wise Age Relaxation

Note: Process of Certification and Format of Certificates:

• Candidates who wish to be considered against reserved vacancies or seek age relaxation must submit requisite certificate from the competent authority, in the prescribed format when such certificates are sought by concerned Regional Offices at the time of Skill Test/ Document Verification. Otherwise, their claim for SC/ ST/ OBC/ EWS/ PwD/ ESM category will not be entertained and their application will be considered (UR)/ relevant category. The certificate of disability issued under the Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation) Act, 1995 (1 of 1996) will also be valid. Certificates in any other format are liable to be rejected.
• Candidates may also note that in respect of the above, their candidature will remain provisional till the veracity of the concerned document is verified by the Appointing Authority. Candidates are cautioned that they will be debarred from the examination conducted by the Commission in case they fraudulently claim SC/ ST/ OBC/ EWS/ PwD/ ESM status or avail any other benefit.

Nationality 

A candidate must be a citizen of India.

Physical Fitness Test

There are few other SSC CGL eligibility criteria known as physical fitness standards which are mandatory for candidates applying for Inspector, Sub Inspector roles in Excise, Preventive Departments.

Candidates applying for SSC CGL Post of Inspector Or Sub Inspector in (Central Excise/ Examiner/ Preventive Officer) Or CBN must meet the Physical Fitness Standards as prescribed in the official SSC CGL notification.

Once the SSC CGL notification is released, candidates will be able to apply online for the exam on the official website of the Commission i.e. https://ssc.nic.in.

Part-I: SSC CGL registrations

As the first step, candidates need to register themselves on the official website of the Commission. For the same, candidates can follow the steps mentioned below:

• Visit the official website of SSC - ssc.nic.in
• Click on the ‘New User? Register Now’ link
• Fill the registration form
• Click on the Submit button
• Note down the system-generated registration ID

Part-II: SSC CGL Application Form

Now, candidates can login to their registered accounts using registration number and password and complete the remaining steps of the application process:

• Upload scanned colored photo and signature as per the prescribed specifications:

Photograph: JPEG format, size 20-50KB, dimension 200×230   the photograph has been taken should be clearly printed on the photograph

Signature: JPEG format, size 10-20KB, dimension 140×60

• Fill the remaining information in the application form.

Part-III: Fee Structure

Pay SSC CGL application fee through SBI Challan /SBI net banking/credit card/debit card

Part-IV: Document Verification

The documents are required at the time of online application submission and final verification. The candidates must have a hard copy of online submitted documents at the time of final verification. Staff Selection Commission will call the qualified students for the document verification process after the completion of the exam process. The candidates must have their Matriculation Certificate, Graduation Certificate, Caste certificate (if filled), and other relevant documents. The candidates are allocated their posts online or at the time of document verification.

Ques. I am in the last year of college. Can I apply for the SSC CGL exam?

Ans.   Yes, if your final result/mark sheet is declared before the date, then you are eligible to appear for the SSC CGL exam.

Ques.  Are there any percentage criteria to apply for the SSC CGL Exam?

Ans.   There are no minimum percentage criteria to apply for the SSC CGL exam. 

Ques. Is there any negative marking in SSC CGL Exam?

Ans.   Yes, wrong answers will cost negative marks in CGL.
 

Ques. When will the SSC CGL admit card be released?

Ans.   Admit Cards will be released 15 days before the exam dates.
 

Ques.  How many times can the SSC CGL Exam be attempted?

Ans.    There is no limit to how many times can SSC CGL examination be attempted as long as the eligibility criteria (link) are fulfilled.

Ques.  Can a post-graduate apply for SSC CGL?

Ans.    Yes, the minimum qualification required for appearing in SSC CGL is graduation.