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SSC CGL Tier - I , Tier -II and Tier - III - Full Course
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SSC CGL Selection Process
Detailed Selection Process is explained below:
- SSC CGL Tier I – Computer Based Examination
- SSC CGL Tier-II – Computer Based Examination
- SSC CGL Tier III – Pen and Paper Mode (Descriptive Paper)
- 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
| Category | Cutoff Marks |
| UR | 30% |
| OBC/ EWS | 25% |
| Others | 20% |
SSC CGL Syllabus
Syllabus of Tier I and Tier II is given below:
| Tier I |
| General Intelligence and Reasoning |
| General Awareness |
| Quantitative Aptitude |
| English Comprehension |
| Tier II |
| Quantitative Abilities |
| English Comprehension |
| Statistics |
| General Studies |
The topic-wise detail of each section (Tier I)
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | General Awareness | Quantitative Aptitude | English Comprehension |
| Classification | Static General Knowledge (Indian History, Culture, etc.) | Simplification | Reading Comprehension |
| Analogy | Science | Interest | Fill in the Blanks |
| Coding-Decoding | Current Affairs | Averages | Spellings |
| – | Sports | Percentage | Phrases and Idioms |
| Matrix | Books and Authors | Ratio and Proportion | One word Substitution |
| Word Formation | Important Schemes | Problem on Ages | Sentence Correction |
| Venn Diagram | Portfolios | Speed, Distance and Time | Error Spotting |
| Direction and Distance | People in the News | Number System | |
| Blood Relations | Mensuration | ||
| Series | Data Interpretation | ||
| Verbal reasoning | Time and Work | ||
| Non-Verbal Reasoning | Algebra |
The topic-wise detail of each section (Tier II)
| SSC CGL Tier 2 Syllabus | |||
| Number System/HCF/LCM | Spotting the error | Collection, Classification, and Presentation of Statistical Data | Fundamental principles and basic concept of Accounting:
Basic concepts of accounting: Single and double entry, Books of original Entry, Bank Reconciliation, Journal, Ledgers, Trial Balance, Rectification of Errors, Manufacturing, Trading, Profit & Loss Appropriation Accounts, Balance Sheet Distinction between Capital and Revenue Expenditure, Depreciation Accounting, Valuation of Inventories, Non-profit organizations Accounts, Receipts and Payments, and Income & Expenditure Accounts, Bills of Exchange, Self-Balancing Ledgers. |
| Percentage | Fill In The Blanks | Measures of Central Tendency | |
| Average | Synonyms | Measures of Dispersion | |
| Time & Work, Pipe & Cistern | Antonyms | Moments, Skewness and Kurtosis | |
| Profit & Loss, Discount | Spelling/detecting misspelled words | Correlation and Regression | |
| Mixture & Allegation | Idioms & Phrases | Probability Theory | |
| Time Speed Distance, Boat & Stream Trains | One word substitution | Random Variable and Probability Distributions | |
| Interest (CI & SI) | Improvement of sentences | Sampling Theory – Concept of population and sample | Economics and Governance:
Money and Banking |
| Geometry | Active/Passive Voice of verbs | Statistical Inference | |
| Mensuration | Conversion into Direct/Indirect Speech | Analysis of Variance | |
| Trigonometry, Height & Distance | Jumbled Paragraph / Sentence Rearrangement | Time Series Analysis | |
| Data Interpretation (Bar Graph & Pie Chart) | Cloze passage | Index Numbers | |
| Algebra | Comprehension Passage | ||
| Partnership | |||
| Simplification | |||
SSC CGL 2021-22 Syllabus – Exam Pattern for Tier 3
SSC CGL Tier-III exam consists of a descriptive test where you are judged on your writing skills. Please note that the SSC CGL Tier III exam is bilingual in nature which means you have to write letters, essays, passage writing, and applications in either Hindi or English language only.
| S. No | Name of Test | Max Marks | Duration |
| 1 | Descriptive Paper in English / Hindi (Writing of Essay, Precis, Letter, Application, etc.) | 100 | 60 mins 80 mins for pwd |
SSC CGL Syllabus Tier IV
SSC CGL Tier IV Syllabus comprises various skill tests. This test is conducted for certain government posts only. The SSC CGL syllabus of Tier IV is given below:
| Data Entry Speed Test | Computer Proficiency Test | ||
| Description | 8,000 key depression in 1 hour | 2000 key depressions within 15 minutes. | Word Processing, Spreadsheet, and Generation of Slides |
| Post | Tax Assistants (Central & Excise) | Assistant Section Officer of Central Secretariat Service (CSS), Assistant Section Officer (MEA), Assistant in Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, and Assistant (GSI) in the Ministry of Mines. | |
SSC CGL Eligibility Criteria
SSC CGL eligibility criteria are based on four parameters:
- Education Qualification – Bachelor’s degree (any stream) from a recognized university
- Age Limit – 18 to 32 years
- Nationality – Citizen of India, Nepal, or Bhutan
- Physical Fitness (For few vacancies)
How to Apply Online for SSC CGL
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
| Category | SSC CGL Application Fee (in Rs) |
| General/OBC | 100 |
| Women (of all categories)/SC/ST/PwD and ESM | Nil |
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.
FAQs
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.