The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) conducts the SSC CGL Exam for the recruitment of Grade “B” and “C” category posts in various Government Ministries, Departments and Offices. The SSC CGL exam is held in 2 stages called Tiers. The entire process of registration and communication happens online through the official website of SSC. Candidates must qualify for each stage of the SSC CGL exam to proceed to the next one, before being finally selected. SSC CGL 2023 Tier 1 Exam is scheduled from 14th July to 27th July 2023. SSC CGL Notification 2023 has been released officially on 03rd April 2023 for filling 7500 vacancies along with complete details.
SSC CGL Exam Date 2023 has been announced along with SSC Calendar 2023. SSC CGL 2023 Tier 1 Exam is scheduled from 14th July to 27th July 2023. As per the official calendar, the online registration process has been started from 03rd April 2023 onwards. Check complete schedule for SSC CGL 2023 Exam below.
Events | Dates |
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SSC CGL 2023 Notification Release Date | 03rd April 2023 |
SSC CGL Apply Online 2023 Start Date | 03rd April 2023 |
Last Date to Apply Online | 03rd May 2023 (11 pm) |
Last date and time for generation of offline Challan | 04th May 2023 (11 pm) |
Last date for the generation of offline Challan | 04th May 2023 (11 pm) |
Last date for payment through Challan | 05th May 2023 |
The window for Application Form Correction | 07th to 08th May 2023 |
SSC CGL Exam Date 2023 (Tier-I) | 14th July to 27th July 2023 |
Admit card date | Notified soon |
Official website | www.ssc.nic.in |
SSC CGL 2022 eligibility includes various parameters that aspirants need to satisfy in order to see their name in the final selection list like educational qualification, age limit, physical standards, etc. Check out the following eligibility criteria that must be fulfilled by the candidates:
As per the official SSC CGL Notification 2022, candidates should have a graduate degree on or before 01.01.2022. Candidates, who are in the final year of graduation can also apply with their provisional degrees. However, the SSC CGL qualification varies from post to post.
SSC CGL Age Limit: SSC has increased the age limit for SSC CGL 2022 recruitment, though the age varies from post to post. The minimum age limit defined is 18 years and the maximum age limit is 32 years. This age limit criteria varies from post to post and for different categories of people which is given in detail in the next section. Candidates can also check the age relaxations available for different categories of people.
Nationality: A candidate must be a resident of Indian territory with valid ID proof, a subject of Nepal or Bhutan, a Tibetan refugee who moved to India before 1962 with an intention to settle down permanently in India, or a person of Indian origin who has moved from Pakistan, Burma, Uganda, Tanzania, Kenya, Sri Lanka, Zambia, Zaire, Ethiopia, and Vietnam with intention of settling down permanently in India.
Physical Standards:Below are some important physical standards required to be considered before applying for the post of Central Excise/ Examiner/ Preventive Officer, Inspector & Sub-Inspector in CBN:
Male |
Female |
|
Height |
157.5 cm |
152 cm |
Height Relaxable |
5 cm in the case of Garwalis, Assamese, Gorkhas and members of Scheduled Tribes. |
2.5 cm |
Walking |
1600 meters in 5 minutes |
1 km in 20 minutes |
Cycling |
8 km in 30 minutes |
3 km in 25 minutes |
SSC CGL Physical standards for the Post of Sub-Inspector in Central Bureau of Investigation and Sub-Inspector in National Investigation Agency:
Male |
Female |
|
Height |
165 cm (SI in CBI) 170 cm (SI in NIA) |
150 cm |
Height Relaxable |
5 cm in the case of Hillsmen and Tribals. |
2.5 cm |
Chest |
76 cm with expansion |
NA |
Vision |
Distant Vision: 6/6 in one eye and 6/9 in another eye. Near Vision: 0.6 in one eye and 0.8 in another eye |
The Commission has refined the SSC CGL age limit 2022 for some posts. In general, the minimum age to apply is 18 years and the maximum age is 32 years. However, this range varies from post to post, and there are certain age relaxations available for different categories which can be checked from the table below.
Department |
Age Limit |
Posts |
CSS |
20-30 years |
Assistant Section Officer |
Intelligence Bureau |
Not exceeding 30 Years |
Assistant Section Officer |
Directorate of Enforcement, Department of Revenue |
Up to 30 years |
Assistant Enforcement Officer |
M/o of Statistics & Prog. Implementation |
Up to 32 years |
Junior Statistical Officer |
NIA |
Up to 30 years |
Sub Inspector |
CBI |
20-30 years |
Sub Inspector |
Narcotics |
18-25 years |
Sub Inspector |
CBEC |
20-27 years |
Tax Assistant |
Other departments |
18-27 years |
All other posts |
The commission has introduced certain SSC CGL age relaxation norms that they adhere to. Check out the age relaxation norms below:
Category |
Years |
OBC |
3 years |
SC/ST |
5 years |
Physically Handicapped (PH) |
10 years |
PH + OBC |
13 years |
PH + SC/ST |
15 years |
The tentative SSC CGL Vacancy 2023 exam has been released along with SSC CGL Notification 2023 on www.ssc.nic.in. Approximately 7500 vacancies are to be filled this year for Assistant Audit Officer/Assistant Accounts Officer, Junior Statistical Officer (JSO), Statistical Investigator Grade-II, and Research Assistant in National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) posts. Candidates can check SSC CGL Vacancy Comparision Year-wise by looking into the vacancy details of SSC CGL.
Year | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | Total |
SSC CGL Vacancy 2023 | to be notified | to be notified | to be notified | to be notified | to be notified | 7500 |
SSC CGL Vacancy 2022 | 15982 | 5776 | 2995 | 8719 | 3937 | 37,409 |
SSC CGL Vacancy 2021 | 3008 | 1192 | 704 | 1832 | 885 | 7621 |
SSC CGL Vacancy 2020 | 2891 | 1046 | 510 | 1858 | 730 | 7035 |
SSC CGL Vacancy 2019-20 | 3577 | 1215 | 674 | 2116 | 846 | 8428 |
SSC CGL Vacancy 2018-19 | 5770 | 1723 | 845 | 2933 | – | 11271 |
SSC CGL Vacancy 2017 | 4238 | 1318 | 653 | 1916 | – | 9276 |
You can also check the steps given below to download the SSC CGL admit card 2022.
SSC CGL salary is one of the important factors considered by the candidates while applying for the exam. SSC has categorized posts on the basis of grade pay and cities. There are a total of 5 grade pays in CGL jobs which are 4800, 4600, 4200, 2800, and 2400 that candidates should know before attempting it. We have discussed SSC CGL 2022 salary in detail for all posts considering their work location. Have a look at the SSC CGL Salary 2022 to know the complete salary structure of all the posts after the 7th pay commission.
Job Posts & Department |
Grade-Pay |
SSC CGL in hand salary (After 7thpay commission) |
Assistant Audit Officer- Under C & AG |
4800 |
65318 (X) 59434 (Y) 55626 (Z) |
Assistant Accounts Officer |
4800 |
65318 (X) 59434 (Y) 55626 (Z) |
Assistant Section Officer- Central Secretariat |
4600 |
61888 (X) 58296 (Y) 54704(Z) |
Assistant Section Officer- Intelligence Bureau |
4600 |
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Assistant Section Officer - Railway |
4600 |
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Assistant Section Officer - Ext. Affairs |
4600 |
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Assistant Section Officer - AFHQ |
4600 |
|
Assistant - Other Ministries |
4600 |
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Inspector of Income Tax - CBDT |
4600 |
|
Inspector (Central Excise) - CBIC |
4600 |
|
Inspector (Preventive Officer) - CBIC |
4600 |
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Inspector (Examiner) - CBIC |
4600 |
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Assistant Enforcement Officer - Dept. Of Revenue |
4600 |
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Sub-Inspector - CBI |
4600 |
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Inspector of post - Dept. of Post |
4600 |
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Inspector - Narcotics |
4600 |
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Assistant - Other Ministries |
4200 |
49543 (X) 44636 (Y) 41804 (Z) |
Divisional Accountant - Under C & AG |
4200 |
|
Junior Statistical Officer - Statistics |
4200 |
|
Statistical Investigator Grade-II - Registrar General of India |
4200 |
|
Sub-Inspector - NIA |
4200 |
|
Auditor - Under CGDA |
2800 |
41526 (X) 37115 (Y) 34779 (Z) |
Auditor - Under C & AG |
2800 |
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Auditor - Under CGA & Others |
2800 |
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Accountant/Jr. Accountant - Under C & AG |
2800 |
|
Accountant/Jr. Accountant - Under CGA & Others |
2800 |
|
Senior Secretariat Assistant/ UDC - Central govt. offices |
2400 |
36742 (X) 32627 (Y) 30587 (Z) |
Tax Assistant - CBDT |
2400 |
|
Tax Assistant - CBIC |
2400 |
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Sub-Inspector Central Bureau of Narcotics |
2400 |
|
Upper Division Clerks - Border road org. |
2400 |
SSC CGL 2022 Selection Process comprises multiple stages. The SSC CGL Exam is conducted in two stages: Tier 1 and Tier 2. For a candidate to clear the CGL Exam must clear all the stages one by one.
The first stage of the SSC CGL Recruitment Exam is Tier I. It will have an Online mode of examination and questions will be of an objective type. The Sections under the SSC CGL Tier I are mentioned in the Table below. There are 4 sections in SSC CGL -
It is one of the scoring sections in SSC CGL. This section includes both verbal and non-verbal reasoning. Let us understand in detail the SSC CGL syllabus of General Intelligence and Reasoning.
SSC CGL Tier-I Syllabus: General Intelligence & Reasoning |
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Analogies |
Similarities & Differences |
Space Visualisation |
Spatial Orientation |
Problem Solving |
Analysis |
Judgement |
Decision Making |
Visual Memory |
Discrimination |
Observation |
Relationship Concepts |
Arithmetical Reasoning |
Figural Classification |
Arithmetic number series |
Non-verbal series |
Coding & decoding |
Statement conclusion |
Semantic Analogy |
Symbolic/Number Analogy |
Figural Analogy |
Semantic Classification |
Symbolic/Number Classification |
Figural Classification |
Semantic Series |
Number Series |
Figural Series |
Problem Solving |
Word Building |
Syllogistic reasoning |
Numerical Operations |
Symbolic Operations |
Trends |
Space Orientation |
Space Visualisation |
Venn Diagrams |
Drawing Inferences |
Punched hole/pattern- folding&un-folding |
Figural Paattern- folding & completion |
Indexing |
Address Matching |
Date & city matching |
Classification of centre codes/roll numbers |
Small & capital letters/ numbers-coding, decoding & classification |
Embedded Figures |
Critical Thinking |
Emotional Intelligence |
Social Intelligence |
This section will test candidates' awareness regarding the world around them. The test will also include questions relating to India and its neighbouring countries especially pertaining to
Though the official notification doesn’t prescribe the topics to learn under the above-mentioned subjects but based on previous year trends the frequently asked topics are compiled.
SSC CGL Tier-I Syllabus: General Awareness |
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History |
Geography |
Economy |
Biology |
Ancient History (Harappan Civilization Vedic Culture,) Medieval History and Modern History (British Rule and Gandhian Era) |
India and Neighbouring Countries, Solar System, Famous Sea Port, Rivers, Important Institution. |
Budget Related Terms, Laws Of Demand Supply, Inflation, Sectors Of Economy, International Organisation |
Plant Kingdom, Animal Kingdom. Human Body and Diseases, Environmental Studies |
Polity |
Physics |
Computers |
Chemistry |
Indian Constitutions, Duties and Facts Related To President , Chief Minister, Prime Minister, CAG, Panchayati Raj System, Indian Parliament. |
SI Unit, Light and Reflection, Electricity, Wave Optics, Motion |
Basic Facts About Computers, Recent Developments in Technology |
Properties Of Substances, Chemical Reactions, Properties Of Gases, Chemistry In Day To Day Life. |
The questions will be designed to test the ability to appropriate use numbers and number sense of the candidate. The scope of the test will be the computation of whole numbers, decimals and fractions and relationships between numbers. It will test the sense of order among numbers, ability to translate from one name to another, sense or order of magnitude, estimation or prediction of the outcome of computation, selection of an appropriate operation for the solution of real-life problems and knowledge of alternative computation procedures to find answers. The questions would also be based on arithmetical concepts and relationship between numbers and not on complicated arithmetical computation (The standard of the questions will be of 10+2 level).
SSC CGL Tier I Syllabus: Quantitative Aptitude |
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Percentage |
Ratio & Proportion |
Square roots |
Averages |
Interest |
Profit & 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 |
Candidates’ ability to understand correct English, their basic comprehension and writing ability, etc. would be tested. (The questions in the components A, B & D will be of a level commensurate with the Essential Qualification prescribed for the post viz; graduation).
SSC CGL Tier II SyllabusThe second stage of the SSC CGL Exam is the Tier II Level. It will also have an Online mode of examination same as Tier I and the questions asked will be of objective type. The Sections under the SSC CGL Tier II are mentioned in the Table below. There are 3 papers in SSC CGL Tier II. In Paper I there are three sections and in Paper II and III there is one section. Below is a table for SSC CGL Syllabus for Tier ll.
SSC CGL Tier II Syllabus | ||
Paper Paper I |
Session I |
Section I: Module I -Mathematical Ability Module II - Reasoning and General Intelligence |
Section II: Module I- English language and comprehension Module II- General Awareness |
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Session II |
Section III- Computer knowledge |
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Paper II |
Statistics |
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Paper III |
General Studies (Finance and Economics) |
The Mathematical Abilities section consists of topics similar to the quantitative aptitude of the Tier I level. Though the level of questions asked in SSC CGL tier 2 will be higher than tier I. The topics to be asked in this section includes
SSC CGL Mathematical Ability Syllabus for Tier II |
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Number Systems |
Computation of Whole Number, Decimal and Fractions, Relationship between numbers. |
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Fundamental arithmetical operations |
Percentages, Ratio and Proportion, Square roots, Averages, Interest (Simple and Compound), Profit and Loss, Discount, Partnership Business, Mixture and Alligation, Time and distance, Time and work. |
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Algebra |
Basic algebraic identities of School Algebra and Elementary surds (simple problems) and Graphs of Linear Equations. |
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Geometry |
Familiarity with elementary geometric figures and facts: 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. |
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Mensuration |
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. |
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Trigonometry |
Trigonometry, Trigonometric ratios, Complementary angles, Height and distances (simple problems only) Standard Identities like sin2� + cos2�=1 etc. |
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Statistics and probability |
Use of Tables and Graphs: Histogram, Frequency polygon, Bar-diagram, Pie-chart; Measures of central tendency: mean, median, mode, standard deviation; calculation of simple probabilities. |
Questions from this section will be of both verbal and non-verbal type. These questions will check the candidate’s on-the-spot critical thinking skills. These questions will require the candidate to predict the outcomes of various situations that are put in front f them, like blood relation questions or seating arrangement questions. Candidates must stay calm, understand the question carefully and then go on to solve it. The table below shows all the SSC CGL Syllabus topics that will come in the exam from the Reasoning and General Intelligence section.
SSC CGL Reasoning and General Intelligence Syllabus for Tier II |
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Semantic Analogy |
Symbolic operations |
Symbolic/ Number Analogy |
Trends |
Figural Analogy |
Space Orientation |
Semantic Classification |
Venn Diagrams |
Symbolic/ Number Classification |
Drawing inferences |
Figural Classification |
Number Series |
Punched hole/ pattern-folding & unfolding |
Semantic Series |
Figural Patternfolding and completion |
Critical Thinking |
Problem-Solving |
Emotional Intelligence |
Word Building |
Embedded figures |
Social Intelligence |
Coding and de-coding |
Numerical operations |
Figural Series |
Questions in this component will be designed to test the candidate’s understanding and knowledge of English Language and will be based on error recognition, fill in the blanks (using verbs, preposition, articles etc), Vocabulary, Spellings, Grammar, Sentence Structure, Synonyms, Antonyms, Sentence Completion, Phrases and Idiomatic use of Words, etc. There will be a question on passages and comprehension of passages also. (The standard of the questions will be of 10+2 level).
SSC CGL English Language and Comprehension Syllabus for Tier II | ||
Active/ passive voice of verbs |
Spelling/ detecting misspelt words |
Spot the error |
Conversion into direct/ indirect narration |
Idioms & phrases |
Fill in the blanks |
Shuffling of sentence parts |
One-word substitution |
Synonyms |
Shuffling of sentences in a passage |
Improvement of sentences |
Antonyms |
Cloze passage |
Sentence Structure |
Comprehension passage |
Homonyms |
Questions are designed to test the candidates’ general awareness of the environment around them and its application to society. Questions are also designed to test knowledge of current events and of such matters of everyday observation and experience in their scientific aspect as may be expected of an educated person. The test will also include questions relating to India and its neighbouring countries especially pertaining to History, Culture, Geography, Economic Scene, General policy and scientific research.
SSC CGL Syllabus Paper Section 3: Computer Proficiency for Tier IISSC CGL Tier II Syllabus | |
Computer Basics |
Organization of a computer, Central Processing Unit (CPU), input/ output devices, computer memory, memory organization, back-up devices, PORTs, Windows Explorer. Keyboard shortcuts. |
Software |
Windows Operating system including basics of Microsoft Office like MS word, MS Excel and PowerPoint etc. |
Working with Internet and e-mails |
Web Browsing & Searching, Downloading & Uploading, Managing an E-mail Account, e-Banking. |
Basics of networking and cyber security |
Networking devices and protocols, Network and information security threats (like hacking, virus, worms, Trojan etc.) and preventive measures. |
Subject |
Topics |
Collection, Classification, and Presentation of Statistical Data |
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Measures of Central Tendency |
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Measures of Dispersion |
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Moments, Skewness and Kurtosis |
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Correlation and Regression |
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Probability Theory |
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Random Variable and Probability Distributions |
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Sampling Theory |
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Statistical Inference |
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Analysis of Variance |
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Time Series Analysis |
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Index Numbers |
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The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) conducts Combined Graduate Level Examination in two tiers. Tier 1 exam has 4 sections which are, General Awareness, Reasoning, English, and Quantitative Aptitude. In the SSC CGL exam Tier 2, English, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning, and General Awareness sections are common for all posts, while Statistics and General Studies (Finance & Economics) papers will only be conducted for the posts of Junior Statistical Officer and Assistant Audit Officer. Have a look at the complete SSC CGL exam pattern for Tier 1 and 2.
SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam PatternGoing by the official SSC CGL 2023 notification, Tier 1 is an objective type test conducted in online mode. There will be 100 questions carrying a weightage of 2 marks each and 0.50 marks will be deducted for every incorrect answer. Candidates must note that the Tier 1 exam is mandatory for all posts.
Subject |
Questions |
Maximum Marks |
Total Duration |
General Intelligence & Reasoning |
25 |
50 |
60 minutes |
Quantitative Aptitude |
25 |
50 |
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General English |
25 |
50 |
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General Awareness |
25 |
50 |
In SSC CGL 2023 Tier 2, two papers will be conducted on the same day of the exam for all posts which are Quantitative Aptitude and English, while the Statistics and General Studies paper will only be conducted for the posts of AAO and JSO.
Paper | Session | Section | Question | Maximum Marks |
Time Duration |
Paper 1 | Section 1 |
Mathematics Reasoning and General Intelligence |
30
30 |
180 | 1 hour for each section |
English Language and Comprehension
General Awareness |
45
25 |
210 | |||
Computer Knowledge Module |
20 | 60 | 15 Minutes for each module | ||
Section 2 |
Data Entry Speed Test Module |
One Data Entry Task |
0 | ||
Paper 2 | Statistics | 100 | 200 | 2 hours | |
Paper 3 | General Studies (Finance and Economics) | 100 | 200 | 2 hours |
SSC CGL Cut Off 2022 will be released along with the SSC CGL Result 2022 after the completion of each stage. Have a look at the previous year’s SSC CGL Cut Off to have an idea from the below-given table.
Category | Finance & Accounts, AAO | Statistics & JSO | Statistics & Statistical Investigator Gr. II | All Other Posts |
SC | 136.76 | 139.09 | 75.77 | 94.58 |
ST | 131.61 | 125.58 | 62.81 | 81.52 |
OBC | 153.36 | 162.48 | 95.11 | 117.87 |
EWS | 156.80 | 162.48 | 104.63 | 109.64 |
UR | 159.07 | 162.48 | 114.84 | 130.18 |
ESM | — | — | — | 42.54 |
OH | 124.29 | — | 47.42 | 77.22 |
HH | 101.81 | — | 40 | 40 |
VH | — | — | 40 | 64.77 |
Others-PWD | 65.27 | — | 40 | 40 |
The apply online link for SSC CGL 2022 is made available on the official website of SSC i.e ssc.nic.in. Many aspirants wait eagerly for the apply online process to start and to fill out the application form to get one step closer to their desired government job. The commission opened the SSC CGL 2022 apply online window from 17 September to 08 October 2022. However, the last date to pay the application fee is 10 October 2022, and candidates can make changes in their online form from 12 October to 13 October 2022. Find the direct link to fill SSC CGL online form below.
Steps to Apply Online for SSC CGL 2022In order to successfully submit the application form, candidates need to pay a minimal SSC CGL application fee based on their category. The fee to submit the form for male candidates for the General and OBC category is ?100/-, while for female candidates, SC, ST, PwD, and Ex-servicemen are exempted from the fee payment.
Category |
Fee |
Male (General/OBC) |
Rs. 100/- |
Female (All Categories) |
No Fee |
ST/SC/PwD/Ex-Servicemen |
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