SSC CGL: VARIOUS POST, REQUIRED QUALIFICATION, PAY GRADE, SYLLABUS,DOCUMENTS REQUIRED

 SSC CGL Examination (Staff Selection Commission – Combined Graduate Level Exam): Most of the students who want to seek their career in government sector, always waiting for the job notification from SSC. Lakhs of students almost every year try their fortune to get the job by attempting this exam, but only 6 to 10 thousand students get success. The biggest reason behind this is lack of knowledge about this exam. Since there are limited seats and if you don’t understand how this exam works then half of battle we lose there. So before attempting SSC CGL exam you should know what you want from SSC CGL Exam, once you have decided what post you want, then you have fixed your target and now you have to work towards it to achieve the target i.e. SSC CGL desired post/ department/ ministry. So here we are to help you to achieve what you want from SSC CGL. First of all you should know for what posts SSC conduct exam through CGL. Staff Selection Commission organise the Combined Graduate Level Examination, for filling up of different Group “B” and Group “C” posts in various Organizations/Ministries/ Departments. Details of the various posts for which SSC conduct CGL exam, which should be known by every individual who is preparing for SSC CGL exam are as follows:

1.  Pay  Grade Level-8 (Rs 47600 to 151100):

S.NO.	Name of Post	Ministry/Department/office/Cadre	Classification of Posts	Age Limit
1.	Assistant Audit Officer	Indian audit & Department under C & AG	Group “B” Gazetted	30 Years
2.	Assistant Accounts Officer	Indian audit & Department under C & AG	Group “B” Gazetted	30 Years

2.  Pay Grade Level-7 (Rs 44900 to 142400):

S.NO.	Name of Post	Ministry/Department/office/Cadre	Classification of Posts	Age Limit
3.	Assistant Section Officer	Central Secretariat Services	Group “B”	20-30 Years
4.	Assistant Section Officer	Intelligence Bureau	Group “B”	30 Years
5.	Assistant Section Officer	Ministry of Railway	Group “B”	20-30 Years
6.	Assistant Section Officer	Ministry of External Affairs	Group “B”	20-30 Years
7.	Assistant Section Officer	AFHQ	Group “B”	20-30 Years
8.	Assistant	Other Ministries/ Departments/ Organizations	Group “B”	18-30 Years
9.	Assistant	Other Ministries/ Departments/ Organizations	Group “B”	20-30 Years
10.	Assistant Section Officer	Other Ministries/ Departments/ Organizations	Group “B”	30 Years
11.	Inspector of Income Tax	CBDT	Group “C”	30 Years
12.	Inspector  (Central Excise)	CBIC	Group “B”	30 Years
13.	Inspector (Preventive Officer)	CBIC	Group “B”	30 Years
14.	Inspector (Examiner)	CBIC	Group “B”	30 Years
15.	Assistant Enforcement Officer	Directorate of Enforcement, Department of Revenue	Group “B”	30 Years
16.	Sub Inspector	Central Bureau of Investigation	Group “B”	20-30 Years
17.	Inspector Posts	Department of Post	Group “B”	18-30 Years
18.	Inspector	Central Bureau of Narcotics	Group “B”	30 Years

3. Pay Grade Level-6 (Rs 35400 to 112400):

S.NO.	Name of Post	Ministry/Department/office/Cadre	Classification of Posts	Age Limit
19.	Assistant	Other Ministries/ Departments/ Organisations	Group “B”	30 Years
20.	Assistant Superintendent	Other Ministries/ Departments/ Organisations	Group “B”	30 Years
21.	Divisional  Accountant	Offices under C & AG	Group “B”	30 Years
22.	Sub Inspector	NIA	Group “B”	30 Years
23.	Junior Statistical Officer	Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation	Group “B”	32 Years
24.	Statistical Investigator Grade-II	Registrar General of India	Group “B”	30 Years

4. Pay Level-5 (Rs 29200 to 92300):

S.NO.	Name of Post	Ministry/Department/office/Cadre	Classification of Posts	Age Limit
25.	Auditor	Offices under C & AG	Group “C”	18-27 Years
26.	Auditor	Other Ministry/ Departments	Group “C”	18-27 Years
27.	Auditor	Offices under CGDA	Group “C”	18-27 Years
28.	Accountant	Offices under CGDA	Group “C”	18-27 Years
29.	Accountant/ Junior Accountant	Other Ministry/ Departments	Group “C”	18-27 Years

5. Pay Level-4 (Rs 25500 to 81100):

S.NO.	Name of Post	Ministry/Department/office/Cadre	Classification of Posts	Age Limit
30	Senior Secretariat Assistant/ Upper Division Clerks	Central Government Offices/ Ministries other than CSCS Cadres	Group “C”	18-27 Years
31	Tax Assistant	CBDT	Group “C”	18-27 Years
32.	Tax Assistant	CBIC	Group “C”	18-27 Years
33.	Sub Inspector	Central Bureau of Narcotics	Group “C”	18-27 Years
34.	Upper Division Clerks	Dte. Gen Border Road Organisation (MoD) (Post Only for Male Candidates)	Group “C”	18-27 Years

Code Number	Category	Age- Relaxation beyond upper age limit
01	SC/St	5 Years
02	OBC	3 Years
03	PwD (Unseserved)	10 Years
04	Pwd (OBC)	13 Years
05	Pwd (SC/ST)	15 Years
06	Ex-Servicemen	3 Years after Military Service

Required Educational Qualification: Audit Officer/ Assistant Accounts Officer:   Essential Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University or Institute. 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. During the period of probation direct recruits shall have to qualify the Subordinate Audit/ Accounts Service Examination in respective branches for confirmation and regular appointment as Assistant Audit Officer/ Assistant Accounts Officer.

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.

Statistical Investigator Grade-II: Bachelor’s Degree in any subject with Statistics as one of the subjects from a recognized University or Institute. The candidates must have studied Statistics as a subject in all the three years of the graduation course.

 

All other Posts: Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University or equivalent. The candidates appearing in the final year of their graduation can also apply  however they must possess Essential qualification on or before examination year.

Scheme of the Examination:  The SSC CGL Examination are going to be conducted in four tiers as mentioned below:

           Tier-I: Computer Based Examination

        Tier-II: Computer Based Examination

        Tier-III: Pen and Paper Mode (Descriptive paper)

        Tier-IV: Computer Proficiency Test/ Data Entry Skill Test (wherever applicable)/ Document Verification.

 Marks scored by candidates in Computer Based Examinations, if conducted in multiple shifts, are going to be normalized by using the formula published by the Commission and such normalized scores are going to be used to determine final merit and cut-off marks.

Scheme of Tier-I and Tier-II Examinations:  Tier-I & Tier-II will be computer based examination.

Tier	Subject	Number of Questions	Maximum Marks	Time Allowed
I	General Intelligence & Reasoning	25	50	60 Minutes ( 1 Hour & 20 Minutes for Candidates with special disabilities)
	General Awareness	25	50
	Quantitative Aptitude	25	50
	English Comprehension	25	50
II	Paper-I: Quantitative Abilities	100	200	120 Minutes (For Each Paper) { 2 Hours & 40 Minutes for Candidates with special disabilities}
	Paper-II: English Language & Comprehension	200	200
	Paper-III: Statics	100	200
	Paper-IV: General Studies (Finance & Economics	100	200

Tier	Subject	Number of Questions	Maximum Marks	Time Allowed
III	Pen & Paper Mode	Descriptive Paper in English or Hindi (Writing of Essay/ Precis/ Letter/ Application etc.)	100	60 Minutes ( 1 Hour & 20 Minutes for Candidates with special disabilities)

 

Scheme of Tier-IV Examinations:  In the Tier-IV, Computer Proficiency Test and Data Entry Skill Test will be conducted.                                                                                                                                                           

Syllabus (Tier-I):                                                                                                                                       

Tier-I: General Intelligence & Reasoning: It would include questions of both verbal and non-verbal type. This component may include questions on analogies, similarities and differences, space visualization, spatialorientation, problem solving, analysis, judgment, decision making, visual memory, discrimination, observation, relationship concepts, arithmetical reasoning and figural classification, arithmetic number series, non-verbal series, coding and decoding, statement conclusion, syllogistic reasoning etc. The topics are, Semantic Analogy, Symbolic/ Number Analogy, Figural Analogy, Semantic Classification, Symbolic/ Number Classification, Figural Classification, Semantic Series, Number Series, Figural Series, Problem Solving, Word Building, Coding & de-coding, Numerical Operations, symbolic Operations, Trends, Space Orientation, Space Visualization, Venn Diagrams, Drawing inferences, Punched hole/ pattern- folding & un-folding, Figural Pattern- folding and completion, Indexing, Address matching, Date & city matching, Classification of Centre codes/roll numbers, Small & Capital letters/ numbers coding, decoding and classification, Embedded Figures, Critical thinking, Emotional Intelligence, Social Intelligence, Other sub-topics, if any.                                                                                                                                        

General Awareness: Questions in this component will be aimed at testing the candidates general awareness of the environment around him and its application to society. Questions will also be designed to test knowledge of current events and of such matters of every day observations and experience in their scientific aspect as may be expected of any educated person. The test will also include questions relating to India and its neighbouring countries especially pertaining History, Culture, Geography, Economic Scene, General Policy & Scientific Research.

 

Quantitative Aptitude: The questions will be designed to test the ability of appropriate use of numbers and number sense of the candidate. The scope of the test will be computation of whole numbers, decimals, fractions and relationships between numbers, Percentage. Ratio &

Proportion, Square roots, Averages, Interest, Profit and Loss, Discount, Partnership Business, Mixture and Alligation, Time and distance, Time & Work, Basic algebraic identities of School Algebra & Elementary surds, Graphs of Linear Equations, Triangle and its various kinds of centres, Congruence and similarity of triangles, Circle and its chords, tangents, angles subtended by chords of a circle, common tangents to two or more circles, Triangle, Quadrilaterals, Regular Polygons, Circle, Right Prism, Right Circular Cone, Right Circular Cylinder, Sphere, Hemispheres, Rectangular Parallelepiped, Regular Right Pyramid with triangular or square base, Trigonometric ratio, Degree and Radian Measures, Standard

Identities, complementary angles, Heights and Distances, Histogram, Frequency polygon, bar diagram & Pie chart.

 

English Comprehension: Candidates ability to understand correct English, his/ her basic comprehension and writing ability, etc. would be tested.

Note: The questions in Parts A, B, & D will be of a level commensurate with the essential qualification viz. Graduation and questions in Part-C will be of 10th standard level.

Syllabus (Tier-II):

Paper-I (Quantitative Abilities): The questions will be designed to test the ability of appropriate use of numbers and number sense of the candidate. The scope of the test will be the computation of whole numbers, decimals, fractions and relationships between numbers, Percentage, Ratio & Proportion, Square roots, Averages, Interest, Profit and Loss, Discount,

Partnership Business, Mixture and Alligation, Time and distance, Time & Work, Basic algebraic identities of School Algebra & Elementary surds Graphs of Linear Equations, Triangle and its various kinds of centres,  Congruence and similarity of triangles, Circle and its chords, tangents, angles subtended by chords of a circle, common tangents to two or more

circles, Triangle, Quadrilaterals, Regular Polygons, Circle, Right Prism, Right Circular Cone, Right Circular Cylinder, Sphere, Hemispheres, Rectangular Parallelepiped, Regular Right Pyramid with triangular or square base, Trigonometric ratio, Degree and Radian Measures, Standard nIdentities, Complementary angles, Heights and Distances, Histogram,

Frequency polygon, Bar diagram & Pie chart.

Paper-II (English Language and Comprehension): Questions in this component will be designed to test the candidate’s understanding and  knowledge of English Language and will be based on spot the error, fill in the blanks, synonyms, antonyms, spelling/ detecting misspelled words, idioms & phrases, one word substitution, improvement of sentences, active/ passive voice of verbs, conversion into direct/ indirect narration, shuffling of sentence parts, shuffling of sentences in a passage, cloze passage & comprehension passage.

Paper-III (Statistics): Collection, Classification and Presentation of Statistical Data, Primary and Secondary data, Methods of data collection; Tabulation of data; Graphs and charts; Frequency distributions; Diagrammatic presentation of frequency distributions. Measures of Central Tendency- Common measures of central tendency mean median and mode; Partition values- quartiles, deciles, percentiles.

Measures of Dispersion- Common measures dispersion range, quartile deviations, mean deviation and standard deviation; Measures of relative dispersion.

Moments, Skewness and Kurtosis Different types of moment and their relationship; meaning of skewness and kurtosis; different measures of skewness and kurtosis.

Correlation and Regression Scatter diagram; simple correlation coefficient; simple regression lines; Spearmans rank correlation; Measures of association of attributes; Multiple regression; Multiple and partial correlation (For three variables only).

Probability Theory meaning of probability; Different definitions of probability; Conditional probability; Compound probability; Independent events; Bays  theorem.

Random Variable and Probability Distributions Random variable; Probability functions; Expectation and Variance of a random variable; Higher moments of a random variable; Binomial, Poisson, Normal and Exponential distributions; Joint distribution of two random variable (discrete).

Sampling Theory Concept of population and sample; Parameter and statistic, Sampling and non-sampling errors; Probability and non- probability sampling techniques(simple random sampling, stratified sampling, multistage sampling, multiphase sampling, cluster

sampling, systematic sampling, purposive sampling, convenience sampling and quota sampling); Sampling distribution(statement only); Sample size decisions.

Statistical Inference - Point estimation and interval estimation, Properties of a good estimator, Methods of estimation (Moments method, Maximum likelihood method, Least squares method), Testing of hypothesis, Basic concept of testing, Small sample and large sample tests, Tests based on Z, t, Chi-square and F statistic, Confidence intervals.

Analysis of Variance - Analysis of one-way classified data and two-way classified data.

Time Series Analysis - Components of time series, Determinations of trend component by different methods, Measurement of seasonal variation by different methods.

Index Numbers - Meaning of Index Numbers, Problems in the construction of index numbers, Types of index number, Different formulae, Base shifting and splicing of index numbers, Cost of living Index Numbers, Uses of Index Numbers.

Paper-IV (General Studies-Finance and Economics):

Part A: Finance and Accounts-(80 marks):

Fundamental principles and basic concept of Accounting:

Financial Accounting: Nature and scope, Limitations of Financial Accounting, Basic concepts and Conventions, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.

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 organisations Accounts, Receipts and Payments and Income & Expenditure Accounts, Bills of Exchange, Self Balancing Ledgers.

Part B: Economics and Governance-(120 marks):

Controller & Auditor General of India- Constitutional provisions, Role and responsibility.

Finance Commission-Role and functions.

Basic Concept of Economics and introduction to Micro Economics: Definition, scope and nature of Economics, Methods of economic study and Central problems of an economy and Production possibilities curve.

Theory of Demand and Supply: Meaning and determinants of demand, Law of demand and Elasticity of demand, Price, income and cross elasticity; Theory of consumers behaviour- Marshallian approach and Indifference curve approach, Meaning and determinants of supply, Law of supply and Elasticity of Supply.

Theory of Production and cost: Meaning and Factors of production; Laws of production- Law of variable proportions and Laws of returns to scale.

Forms of Market and price determination in different markets: Various forms of markets-Perfect Competition, Monopoly, Monopolistic Competition and Oligopoly ad Price determination in these markets.

Indian Economy:

Nature of the Indian Economy Role of different sectors-Role of Agriculture, Industry and Services-their problems and growth;

National Income of India-Concepts of national income, Different methods of measuring national income.

Population-Its size, rate of growth and its implication on economic growth.

Poverty and unemployment- Absolute and relative poverty, types, causes and incidence of unemployment.

Infrastructure-Energy, Transportation, Communication.

Economic Reforms in India: Economic reforms since 1991; Liberalisation, Privatisation, Globalisation and Disinvestment.

Money and Banking:

Monetary/ Fiscal policy- Role and functions of Reserve  Bank    of     India;    functions   of    commercial Banks/RRB/Payment Banks.

Budget and Fiscal deficits and Balance of payments.

Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management Act, 2003.

Role of Information Technology in Governance.

Questions in Paper-I will be of Matriculation Level, Paper-II of 10+2 Level and in Paper-III and Paper-IV of Graduation Level.

Skill Test:

Date Entry Skill Test (DEST):

For the post of Tax Assistants (Central Excise & Income Tax): Data Entry Speed Test (DEST) at 8,000 (eight thousand) Key Depression per hour on Computer.

The Data Entry Speed Tests Skill Test will be conducted for a passage of about 2000 (two thousand) key depressions for a duration of 15 (fifteen) minutes. This test will be of qualifying nature. Computers for the test will be provided by the Commission at the Centre/ venue notified for the purpose. The Skill Test will be held at the Commission’s Regional/ Sub-Regional Offices or at other Centres as may be decided by the commission.

Computer Proficiency Test (CPT):

The Commission will hold Computer Proficiency Test (CPT), comprising of three modules: (i) Word Processing, (ii) Spread Sheet and (iii) Generation of Slides, for the posts of Assistant Section Officer in CSS, MEA & AFHQ, Assistant in Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Assistant (GSI) in the Ministry of Mines, Inspector (Central Excise), Inspector (Preventive Officer) & Inspector (Examiner) in CBIC. The CPT will be conducted in the manner decided by the Commission for the purpose.

Document Verification (DV):

All the candidates qualified for Document Verification are required to seem for Document Verification alongside the photocopies and original documents

Detailed options for various posts and departments are going to be taken from the candidates either online before DV or at the time of Document Verification. A candidate won’t be considered for a Post and Ministry/ Department/ Organization, if he/ she haven’t indicated his/ her preference for it. Options confirmed at the time of Document Verification are going to be treated as final and cannot be changed subsequently under any circumstances. Therefore, candidates are advised to take care in exercise of such options.

While giving preference of the posts/ Departments either online before DV or at the time of Document Verification, the candidates may note that the subsequent posts have specific requirements of Physical Standards, Physical Tests and Medical Standards:

Inspector (Central Excise)-CBIC

Inspector (Examiner)-CBIC

Inspector (Preventive Officer)-CBIC

Inspector-CBN

Sub-Inspector-CBN

Sub-Inspector-CBI

Sub-Inspector-NIA

Upper Divisional Clerk-BRO

Candidates need to bring two passport size recent colour photographs and one original valid Photo ID Proof while appearing for the Document Verification. Photo ID Proof can be:

Aadhaar Card/ Printout of E-Aadhaar.

Voter ID Card.

PAN Card.

Passport.

Driving License.

Government School/ College ID Card.

Employer ID (Govt./ PSU)

Candidates need to submit copies of varied documents like:

Matriculation/ Secondary Certificate.

Educational Qualification Certificate.

Caste/ Category Certificate, if belongs to reserved categories.

Persons with Disabilities Certificate within the required format, if applicable.

For Ex-Servicemen (ESM):

Undertaking

Serving Defence Personnel Certificate Discharge Certificate, if discharged from the Armed Forces.

Relevant Certificate if seeking any age relaxation.

Certificate by the Central Government Civilian Employees.

No Objection Certificate, just in case already employed in Government/ Government undertakings.

A candidate who claims change in name only after matriculation on marriage or remarriage or divorce, etc. the subsequent documents shall be submitted:

In case of marriage of women: Photocopy of Husbands passport showing names of spouses or an attested copy of marriage certificate issued by the Registrar of Marriage or an Affidavit from husband and wife along with a joint photograph duly sworn before the Oath Commissioner;

In case of re-marriage of women: Divorce Deed/ Death Certificate as the case may be in respect of first spouse; and photocopy of present husbands passport showing names of spouse or an attested copy of marriage certificate issued by the Registrar of Marriage or an Affidavit from the husband and wife alongside a joint photograph duly sworn before the Oath Commissioner.

In case of divorce of women: Certified copy of Divorce Decree and Deed Poll/ Affidavit duly sworn before the Oath Commissioner.

In other circumstances for change of name for both male and female: Deed Poll/ Affidavit duly sworn before the Oath Commissioner and paper cuttings of two leading daily newspaper in original (One daily newspaper should be of the area of applicants permanent and present address or nearby area) and Gazette Notification.

Any other document specified in the Admission Certificate for DV.

NOTE: All the information is collected from official website of SSC