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What is SSC? – 7 Important Things you Should Know about SSC CGL 2018

The SSC CGL 2019Tier 1 Exam has been announced for May 2016. So before you start your studies in earnest, learn how to prepare for SSC CGL 2019

#1  What is SSC CGL

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) Combined Graduate Level (CGL) examinations are held for recruiting to various posts into the Central Government and its various departments. This exam is conducted at the national level. The posts include Gazetted as well non-Gazetted posts.

#2  Posts Recruited through SSC CGL 2016 Exam and Pay Scale

Here is a (non-exhaustive) list of posts recruited through the SSC CGL 2016 Exam and the corresponding pay scale.

Name of Post	Pay Scale
Assistants (CSS)	Rs.9300-34800 (GP=4600)
Assistants in other Central Govt. Ministries/Departments/CVC	Rs.9300-34800 (GP=4200)
Inspector of Posts	Rs.9300-34800 (GP=4200)
Inspector (Central Excise/Preventive Officer/Examiner)	Rs.9300-34800 (GP=4600)
Sub Inspectors	Rs.9300-34800 (GP=4200)
Inspector of Income Tax	Rs.9300-34800 (GP=4600)
Assistant Enforcement Officer	Rs.9300-34800 (GP=4600)
Divisional Accountants	Rs.9300-34800 (GP=4200)
Statistical Investigators, Gr.II	Rs.9300-34800 (GP=4200)
Compilers	Rs.5200-20200 (GP=2400)
Auditors	Rs.5200-20200 (GP=2800)
Junior Accountants/Accountants	Rs.5200-20200 (GP=2800)
UDCs	Rs.5200-20200 (GP=2400)
Tax Assistants	Rs.5200-20200 (GP=2400)
Sub Inspectors (Ex) in CPOs (ITBP,CISF,CRPF,SSB,BSF)	Rs.9300-34800 (GP=4200)

#3  Eligibility – Who can Apply?

Qualification: Minimum qualifications differ for various posts. Aspirants must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant subject from any institute recognized by UGC. If you are appearing in your final year of graduation, you are eligible provided you complete your degree before 1st August 2016 (this is a tentative date based on last year’s notification until the official detailed notification for 2016 is released).

Age Limit- Age limit varies for various posts as well. Aspirants must be between 18 years to 27 years in age. Age relaxation for the reserved categories will be applicable as per government rules. For a few specific government jobs there are extended age limits – you can refer to the guidelines on the website.

Citizenship– You must be citizen of India and or a subject of Nepal/Bhutan or a Tibetan refugee who came to India before 1st January 1972, with the intention of permanently settling in India.

#4  How to Apply for SSC CGL 2016 Exam

Wait for the online application process to start. Download the Testbook app and sign up for free SSC CGL practice material to receive updates and notifications on the same. The detailed official notification and application form will be released on the link below.

http://ssc.nic.in/

You will require the scans of your recent photograph and signature to apply. So keep them ready. Fees can be paid through Bank Challan or internet banking or debit/credit card. Aspirants who belong to general Category have to pay a prescribed fee (likely Rs. 100/-) and for reserved category, there will (likely) be no requirement to pay any fee.

#5  Selection Process for SSC CGL 2016

The selection process for ssc cgl 2018has been officially announced. The SSC CGL 2016 will have the following selection procedure:

1. Combined Graduate Level (Preliminary) Examination (Tier-1) (MCQ | Online)
2. Combined Graduate Level (Main) Examination (Tier-2) (MCQ | Online)
3. Descriptive Test (Tier-3) (Written | Pen & Paper Based)
4. Skills Test (where applicable) (Qualifying only)

NOTE: We can safely say that, due to a government directive issued with effect from 1st January 2016, there will be no interview process for SSC CGL 2016. There will be no personal interview even for SSC CGL 2015 examination.

#6  Exam Pattern for SSC CGL Tier 1 and Tier 2

TIER 1

Subject	No. of Questions	Marks Allotted	Total Time Allotted
General Intelligence and Reasoning	25	50	75 Minutes
Quantitative Aptitude	25	50
English Comprehension	25	50
General Awareness	25	50
TOTAL	100	200

NOTE: Each wrong answer may have a penalty of 0.5 negative marks.

TIER 2

A prescribed number of candidates will be shortlisted for the Mains (Tier 2) examination based on their performance in the Preliminary (Tier 1) examination.

Subject	No. of Questions	Marks Allotted	Total Time Allotted
Quantitative Ability	100	200	2 Hrs
English Language & Comprehension	100	200	2 Hrs
TOTAL	200	400	4 Hrs
Statistics (for Statistical Investigator Grade II and Compiler posts only) OR Finance & Economics (for Asst Audit Officer Gazetted Grp B post only)	100	200	2 Hrs
TOTAL (For Statistical Investigator Grade II, Compiler posts only) Statistics	300	600	6 Hrs

NOTE: Each wrong answer may have a penalty of 0.5 negative marks.

TIER III

This will be a pen and paper based Descriptive Test on English or Hindi Language testing you on Essay/Precis/Letter/Application Writing.

SKILLS TEST

This will be conducted for certain posts alone. However, certain posts can expect the following skills test.

1. For Assistant Post in CSS only – Computer Proficiency Test (CPT).
2. For Post of Tax Assistant – Data Entry Skill Test at Speed of 8000 key depressions per hour.

#7  Important Date for SSC CGL 2016

Here are some tentative dates for SSC CGL 2016 based on a previous notification from SSC.

SSC CGL Tier 1
Date of Release of Detailed Advertisement	February 13
Closing Date for Applications	March 14
Date of Exam	27th August 2016 onwards
SSC CGL Tier 2
Date of Release of Detailed Advertisement	To be notified later
Closing Date for Applications	To be notified later
Date of Exam	To be notified later

We want to know what you think the selection procedure and pattern will be like. Let us know in the comments. Good luck!