SSC conducts SSC CGL every year to recruits staff for various posts in the various Ministries and Departments of the Government of India and in its Subordinate Offices. SSC CGL 2018 Notification will be released on 5th May 2018 and post-release of Notification, SSC CGL Recruitment Process started. SSC CGL is considered to be one of the biggest examination to be conducted for graduate students.
We know how much people keep an eye on latest government jobs, especially at the graduate level. Govt. jobs are the most sought after career choice in India because of the salary and the power that it offers in the government organization. A lucrative career awaits those who clear the SSC-CGL exam. Every year thousands of vacancies are filled by SSC in Government departments. While a government job helps to build a stable career, it is also loaded with responsibilities.
SSC CGL 2018 Notification:
Finally, SSC has released SSC CGL 2018 Notification. Click on the mentioned below link to Download SSC CGL 2018 Notification.
SSC CGL Exam Dates 2018
SSC CGL 2018-19 Exam Dates
| |
SSC CGL 2018 Notification Date
| 5th May 2018 |
| Last Date to apply for SSC CGL 2018 | 4th June 2018 |
| SSC CGL Tier-I 2018 Exam Date | 25.07.2018 to 20.08.2018 (CBE) |
| SSC CGL Tier-II 2018 Exam Date | To be notified later |
| SSC CGL Tier- III 2018 Exam Date | To be notified later (Descriptive) |
| SSC CGL Tier-IV 2018 Exam Date | - |
SSC CGL 2017-18 Exam Dates
| |
|---|---|
| 13th April 2018 | |
| 8th June 2018 | |
| 8th july 2018 (Descriptive) | |
| SSC CGL Exam 2017 (Tier-IV) | Will be notified in Result write up Tier-III(Skill Test) |
| SSC CGL Exam 2017 Final Result | 31st July 2018 |
SSC CGL Recruitment 2018
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) conducts the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Exam for the recruitment of Grade “B” and “C” category posts in various Government Ministries, Departments, and Offices. The exam is held in 4 stages called Tiers. The first two are online, the third is descriptive in nature and the fourth is DEST/CPT(Data Entry Speed Test)/(computer proficiency test).DEST is for the post of Tax Assistant while CPT will be conducted for all those candidates who have applied for CSS (Central Secretariat Services) and MEA (Ministry of External Affairs).The entire process of registration and communication happens online through the official website of SSC CGL. Candidates must qualify each stage of the SSC CGL exam to proceed to the next one, before being finally selected.
SSC CGL 2018: Corrigendum will be released on 5th May 2018
SSC CGL 2018: Corrigendum will be released on 5th May 2018
SSC CGL Vacancy 2018
Vacancies for SSC CGL 2018 will be announced with the release of official notification on 5th May 2018.
SSC CGL Online Application
SSC CGL Application Fee
- The required application fee is Rs. 100/- except female, SC, ST, Physically Handicapped, and Ex-Servicemen candidates.
- Applications fee should be paid only through SBI either in the form of challan or through SBI Net Banking or any other bank Credit/Debit Card. Challan form will be generated online.
- To pay the fee in cash, the candidate should take printout of challan generated online after the completion of Part-1 registration. Deposit the requisite fee in any branch of SBI and then continue with the Part-2 registration.
- Those candidates who want to pay online can go directly to part-2 registration after completion of part-1 registration. Candidate must fill registration number and date of birth to continue to Part-2 registration.
SSC CGL Exam Pattern 2018
The Combined Graduate Level (CGL) is conducted every year in four tiers for various posts. The four tiers are indicated below:
| Tier | Type | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Tier-I | Objective Multiple Choice | Computer Based (online) |
| Tier-II | Computer Based (online) | |
| Tier-III | Pen and Paper mode | |
| Tier-IV | Skill Test/Computer Proficiency Test | Wherever Applicable |
Before beginning the SSC CGL preparation, it is important to make note of exam pattern and syllabus. SSC CGL Exam Pattern 2018 for Tier 1 & 2 are given below:
- Normalization: Marks scored by candidates in Tier-I and Tier-II examinations, if conducted in multiple shifts, will be normalized and such normalized scores will be treated as final and will be used for qualifying the candidates to next stage of examination and to determine final merit.
- SSC CGL 2018 Tier 1 and Tier 2 exam will be conducted in online mode.
- The time duration of Tier-1 will be 60 minutes.
- Tier II will remain same.
- Tier-3 will be a descriptive paper of 100 marks within 60 minutes in pen and paper mode.
- No Sectional Cut off
- No Interviews: Interview component has been dispensed with. There will, therefore, be no interview
- Skill Test: The Skill Test will be of qualifying nature
- Final Merit List: The merit will be prepared on overall performance in Tier-I, Tier-II, and Tier-III.However, the candidate will need to qualify all the tiers i.e Tier-I, Tier-II and Tier-III separately
- Minimum Mark Required for Descriptive: Only those candidates who secure at least the minimum qualifying marks in the written examination as may be fixed by the Commission at its discretion, will be eligible to appear in the SKILL TEST.
SSC CGL Syllabus 2018
SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam Pattern
This is CBE (computer based examination). There are 4 sections in the Tier 1 exam of SSC CGL 2018, with 100 questions which account for a total of 200 marks. The subject-wise details are given below:
| Section | Subject | No of Questions | Max Marks | Exam Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 25 | 50 | 60 minutes |
| 2 |
25
| 50 | ||
3
|
25
| 50 | ||
4
| English Comprehension | 25 | 50 | |
| Total | 100 | 200 |
- There is a negative marking of 0.5 marks in all sections.
- The duration of exam is 80 minutes for candidates who are visually handicapped.
Click Here to View SSC CGL Tier I Syllabus
This is CBE (computer based examination). There are 4 sections in the Tier 2 exam of SSC CGL 2018, with 100 questions which account for a total of 200 marks. The subject-wise details are given below:
| Paper | Subject | No of Questions | Max Marks | Exam Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Quantitative Abilities | 100 | 200 | 2 Hours |
| 2 | English Language and Comprehension | 200 | 200 | 2 Hours |
| 3 | Statistics | 100 | 200 | 2 Hours |
| 4 | General Studies (Finance & Economics) | 100 | 200 | 2 Hours |
Note:
- Paper-1 and Paper-2 are compulsory for all posts
- Paper-3 is only for the post of “Statistical Investigator Gr. II” & “Compiler”
- Paper-4 is only for the post of “Assistant Audit Officer”
- Giving a wrong answer to a question will lead to a penalty of 0.5 marks in Paper-1,3,4 and 0.25 marks in Paper-2.
- Questions in Paper-I will be of 10th standard level, Paper-2 of 10+2 level and Paper-3 & 4 of graduation level.
- The computer will be provided by the Commission at the Centre/venue notified for the purpose. Candidates shall not be allowed to bring their own Keyboard.
- The exam duration is 2 Hours and 40 Minutes for candidates who are visually handicapped.
SSC CGL Tier 3 Exam Pattern
This is a (DES)descriptive exam and is conducted offline. Candidates need to write Essay/Letter/Application/Precis. This is to test the written skills of the candidates in English/Hindi. The best way to prepare for the same is to read lots of articles from various newspapers. Focus on the Intro. and conclusion of the Essay. Apart from this, you need to be well aware of the pattern of Letter and Application.
Important Points:
- The time duration is 60 minutes and carries 100 marks.
- The exam duration is 80 minutes for candidates who are visually handicapped or suffer from cerebral palsy.
SSC CGL Tier 4 Exam Pattern
The Tier 4 of SSC CGL Exam 2018 comprises DEST/CPT. These are required for certain government posts.
The Tier 4 of SSC CGL Exam 2018 comprises DEST/CPT. These are required for certain government posts.
1. DEST (Data Entry Speed Test):
For the post of Tax Assistant (Central Excise and Income Tax).
Any Candidate who takes CPT does not require to appear for DEST as the part 1 of CPT (Typing) will be considered for DEST evaluation.
Requirement: 8000 key depression per hour, that is 2000 key depression per 15 minutes.
Relaxation: VH Candidates will be allowed 20 minutes.
2. CPT (Computer Proficiency Test):
- CSS(Assistant),
- MEA(Assistant),
- Inspector (Central Excise) [CBEC]
- Inspector (Preventive officer)[CBEC]
- Inspector (Examiner)[CBEC]
The Commission will provide the Computer for the test. The Skill test in Computer Proficiency is a qualifying test only. It will consist of three Modules in the following manner:
(I) Word Processing Test: 2000 Key Depressions
(II) Test in spread Sheets on Microsoft Excel: 15 Minutes
(III) Test in PowerPoint (Microsoft Power Point): 15 Minutes
After the test of Module-I is over, the candidate will have to write in his/her own handwriting one paragraph of about 50-60 words from the Data Entry passage given to him/her on a separate sheet, then only the candidate will be given the exercise sheet of Module-II.
The candidate has to prepare spreadsheet as per the given exercise in 15 minutes and then save it with the filename as prescribed in the exercise sheet. Printout of the saved files should be taken thereafter.
After the test of Module II is over, the candidate will be given the exercise sheet of Module III (PowerPoint) which has to be completed in 15 minutes. The candidate has to prepare presentation slides as per the exercise given and then save it as instructed above as well as print the same.
Click Here to View SSC CGL Tier III & IV Syllabus
SSC CGL Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must ensure that they fulfil all the eligibility conditions.
1. Citizenship: Candidate must be a citizen of India.
2. Age Limit: There are different set of age limits for different posts in SSC CGL Exam 2018 which are tabulated below:
| Age group | Name of post | Department / Ministries | Class Fiction | Grade pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18-27 years | Inspector | Central Bureau of Narcotics | Group “B” | 4600 |
| Auditor | Officer under C&AG | Group “C” | 2800 | |
| Auditor | Officer Under CGDA | Group “C” | 2800 | |
| Auditor | Other Ministries/Dept. | Group “C” | 2800 | |
| Accountant | Officer under C&AG | Group “C” | 2800 | |
| Accountant / Junior Accountant | Other Ministry/ Dept. | Group “C” | 2800 | |
| Senior Secretariat Assistant / Upper Division clerks | Central Govt. offices Ministries other than CSCS cadres | Group “C” | 2400 | |
| Tax Assistant | CBDT | Group “C” | 2400 | |
| Sub-Inspector | Central Bureau of Narcotics | Group “C” | 2400 | |
| Upper Division Clerk (UDC) | Dte. General Border Road Organisation (MoD) Only For Male Candidates | Group “C” | 2400 | |
| 18-30 years | Inspector Posts | Department of Post. | Group “B” | 4600 |
| Assistant | Other ministries / Dept. / Org. | Group “B” | 4600 | |
| 20-27 years | Tax Assistant | CBEC | Group “C” | 2400 |
| 20-30 years | Assistant Section officer | Central Secretariat Service | Group “B” | 4600 |
| Assistant Section officer | Ministry of Railway | Group “B” | 4600 | |
| Assistant Section officer | Ministry of External Affairs | Group “B” | 4600 | |
| Assistant Section officer | AFHQ | Group “B” | 4600 | |
| Assistant | Other Ministries / Dept. / Org. | Group “B” | 4600 | |
| Sub Inspector | Central Bureau of Investigation | Group “B” | 4600 | |
| Not Exceeding 30 years | Inspector, (Central Excise) | CBEC | Group “B” | 4600 |
| Assistant | Other ministries / Dept. / Org. | Group “B” | 4200 | |
| Inspector (Preventive officer) | CBEC | Group “B” | 4600 | |
| Inspector (Examiner) | CBEC | Group “B” | 4600 | |
| Assistant Audit Officer | Indian Audit & Accounts Department Under CAG | Group B Gazetted (Non-Ministerial) | 4800 | |
| Assistant Audit Officer | Indian Audit & Accounts Department under CAG | Group B Gazetted (Non-Ministerial) | 4800 | |
| Assistant Section Officer | Intelligence Bureau | Group “B” | 4600 | |
| Assistant Section Officer | Other Ministries / Departments/ Organisations. | Group “B” | 4600 | |
| Assistant / Superintendent | Other Ministries / Departments/ Organisations | Group “B” | 4200 | |
| Inspector of Income Tax | CBDT | Group “C” | 4600 | |
| Divisional Accountant | Officer under CAG | Group “B” | 4200 | |
| Up to 30 years | Assistant Enforcement Officer | Directorate of Enforcement, Department of Revenue | Group “B” | 4600 |
| Sub Inspector | National Investigation Agency (NIA) | Group “B” | 4200 | |
| Up to 32 years | Junior Statistical Officer | M/O statistics & Prog. Implementation | Group “B” | 4200 |
Age Relaxation:
| S.No | Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
OBC
| 3 years |
| 2 | ST/SC | 5 years |
| 3 | PH + Gen |
10 years
|
| 4 | PH + OBC | 13 years |
| 5 | PH + SC/ST | 15 years |
| 6 | Ex-Servicemen (Gen) | 3 years |
| 7 | Ex-Servicemen (OBC) | 6 years |
| 8 | Ex-Servicemen (SC/ST) | 8 years |
3. Educational Qualification: The educational qualifications varies according to the post for SSC CGL 2018 and is listed below:
| SSC CGL Post | Educational Qualification |
|---|---|
| Assistant Audit Officer | Bachelor’s Degree in any subject from a recognized University OR Desirable Qualification: CA/CS/MBA/Cost & Management Accountant/ Masters in Commerce/ Masters in Business Studies |
| Statistical Investigator Grade – II Post | Bachelor’s Degree from any recognized University with minimum 60% in Mathematics in Class 12th OR Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline with Statistics as one of the subjects in graduation |
| Compiler Posts | Bachelor’s Degree from any recognized University with Economics or Statistics or Mathematics as compulsory or Elective Subject |
| All Other Posts | Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized University or equivalent |
4. Physical Fitness Requirements: There are certain requisite Physical Standards for Inspector (Central Excise/ Examiner/Preventive Officer), Sub-Inspector in CBI (Central Bureau of Investigation) and Sub-Inspector in NIA (National Investigation Agency).
SSC CGL Exam Centres
The list of exam centres for SSC CGL Exam 2018 are given below:-
| S.No | Examination Centres & Centre Code | Address to which the applications should be sent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Agra(3001), Allahabad(3003), Bareilly(3005), Gorakhpur(3007) , Kanpur(3009), Lucknow (3010) Meerut(3011), Varanasi (3013), Bhagalpur (3201), Muzaffarpur(3205), Patna(3206) | Regional Director(CR), Staff Selection Commission, 21-23, Lowther Road, Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh-211 002. |
| 2 | Gangtok (4001), Ranchi(4205), Barasat (4402), Berhampore (WB) (4403), Chinsurah (4405), Jalpaiguri (4408), Kolkata(4410), Malda (4412),Midnapur (4413), Siliguri (4415), Berhampore (Odisha) (4602), Bhubaneshwar (4604), Cuttack (4605), Keonjhargarh (4606), Sambalpur (4609), Port Blair (4802) | Regional Director (ER), Staff Selection Commission, 1 st MSO Building,(8th Floor), 234/4, Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Road, Kolkata, West Bengal-700020 |
| 3 | Bangalore(9001), Dharwar(9004), Gulbarga (9005), Mangalore(9008), Mysore (9009), Kochi (9204), Kozhikode(Calicut)(9206), Thiruvananthapuram (9211), Thrissur (9212) | Regional Director(KKR), Staff Selection Commission, 1 st Floor, “E” Wing, Kendriya Sadan, Koramangala, Bangalore, Karnataka-560034 |
4
| Almora(2001), Dehradun(2002), Haldwani (2003), Srinagar (Uttarakhand) (2004), Haridwar (2005), Delhi(2201), Ajmer(2401), Alwar(2402), Bharatpur(2403),Bikaner (2404), Jaipur(2405), Jodhpur(2406), Kota(2407), Sriganganagar (2408), Udaipur(2409) | Regional Director (NR), Staff Selection Commission, Block No. 12, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi-110504 |
| 5 | Itanagar(5001), Dibrugarh(5102), Guwahati (Dispur)(5105), Jorhat (5107),Silchar(5111), Kohima (5302), Shillong(5401) ,Imphal(5501), Churachandpur (5502), Agartala(5601), Aizwal(5701) | Regional Director(NER), Staff Selection Commission, HOUSEFED Complex, West End Block, Last Gate, Beltola Basistha Road, Dispur, Guwahati, Assam-781 006 |
| 6 | Guntur(8001), Kurnool (8003), Rajahmundry(8004), Tirupati (8006), Vishakhapatnam (8007), Vijaywada (8008) Chennai(8201), Coimbatore(8202), Madurai (8204), Tiruchirapalli (8206), Tirunelveli (8207), Puducherry(8401), Hyderabad(8601), Nizamabad (8602),Warangal(8603) | Regional Director (SR), Staff Selection Commission, EVK Sampath Building, 2 nd Floor, College Road, Chennai, Tamil Nadu-600006 |
| 7 | Ahmedabad(7001) Vadodara (7002), Rajkot(7006), Surat(7007), Bhavnagar(7009), Kutch (7010), Amravati (7201), Aurangabad(7202), Kolhapur(7203), Mumbai(7204), Nagpur (7205), Nanded (7206), Nashik (7207), Pune(7208), Thane(7210) Bhandara (7211), Chandrapur(7212), Akola(7213), Jalgaon(7214), Ahmednagar(7215),Alibaug(7216) Panaji(7801) | Regional Director (WR), Staff Selection Commission, 1 st Floor, South Wing, Pratishta Bhawan, 101 M.K. Road, Mumbai, Maharashtra-400020 |
| 8 | Bhopal(6001), Chindwara(6003), Guna(6004), Gwalior (6005), Indore(6006), Jabalpur (6007), Khandwa (6009), Ratlam(6011), Satna(6014), Sagar (6015), Ambikapur(6201), Bilaspur(6202) Jagdalpur(6203), Raipur(6204), Durg(6205) | Dy. Director (MPR), Staff Selection Commission, J-5, Anupam Nagar, Raipur, Chhatisgarh-492001 |
| 9 | Anantnag (1001), Baramula(1002), Jammu(1004), Leh(1005), Rajouri(1006), Srinagar(J&K)(1007), Kargil (1008), Dodda (1009), Hamirpur (1202), Shimla(1203), Bhathinda (1401), Jalandhar(1402), Patiala (1403), Amritsar( 1404), Chandigarh (1601) | Dy. Director (NWR), Staff Selection Commission, Block No. 3, Gr. Floor, Kendriya Sadan,Sector-9, Chandigarh-160017 |
SSC CGL Admit Card 2018
The admit card will be available after the release of the official notification for SSC CGL 2018. Candidates are advised to keep checking this page for updates.
Every candidate who registers for SSC CGL Exam 2018 within stipulated time will be assigned an e-admit card/hall ticket/call letter that can be downloaded from the official website of SSC. First, the admit card for the CGL Tier-1 exam will be released first followed by the admit card of CGL Tier-2 exam (administered to only those candidates who qualify for Tier 1 exam).
SSC CGL Results 2018
Staff Selection Commission (SSC) will release the results in four stages after completion of each Tier Exam. The candidates selected in the rounds progress to the next one. Candidates can check the result from the direct link to official SSC CGL website as and when the results are announced.
Final Result of SSC CGL 2016
Final Result of SSC CGL 2016
SSC has been one of the most desirable organizations for govt. exams in India. Every year thousands of vacancies are filled by SSC in govt. departments. Govt. jobs are the most sought after career choice in India. More so, the government is focusing on providing better facilities and services in the every aspect of our lives. Govt is focusing on the development of our COUNTRY and in order to do that millions of Jobs will be created in the coming years. SSC is the leading Govt. organization that provides employment to lakhs of students in INDIA. A great opportunity lies ahead for all the SSC aspirants.
SSC CGL Cut Off
SSC CGL Tier-I 2017 Cut Off Marks [Revised]
SC
|
ST
|
OBC
|
OH
|
HH
|
VH
|
UR
|
Ex.S
| ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AAO Post
|
Previous
Cut Off
|
129.00
|
123.00
|
140.50
|
113.50
|
79.00
|
-
|
152.50
|
-
|
Revised
Cut Off
|
125.50
|
119.00
|
135.50
|
111.50
|
75.00
|
-
|
148.00
|
-
| |
JSO Post
|
Previous
Cut Off
|
127.50
|
117.00
|
140.00
|
104.50
|
62.00
|
116.00
|
151.00
| |
Revised
Cut Off
|
123.50
|
114.50
|
135.50
|
102.00
|
61.00
|
116.00
|
146.50
| ||
For Remaining Posts
|
Previous
Cut Off
|
103.00
|
93.00
|
115.00
|
87.00
|
40.00
|
89.50
|
131.00
|
73.50
|
Revised
Cut Off
|
98.00
|
88.50
|
110.00
|
84.50
|
38.00
|
89.50
|
126.50
|
69.00
|
SSC CGL 2016 Cut Off
SSC CGL Tier-I 2016 Cut Off
For all Posts
| |
|---|---|
UR
|
137.00
|
OBC
|
125.50
|
SC
|
114.00
|
ST
|
103.00
|
Ex.S
|
92.00
|
OH
|
97.00
|
HH
|
20.00
|
VH
|
68.00
|
SSC CGL 2016 Tier-II Cut Off
Assistant Audit Officer
|
Assistant Section Officer in CSS and Assistant in MEA
|
Junior Statistical Officer (Grade-II)
|
Remaining Posts
| |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tier-I+Tier-II (Paper I+II+IV) | Tier-I + Tier-II (Paper I+II) | Tier-I + Tier-II (Paper I+II+III) | Tier-I + Tier-II (Paper I+II) | |
| UR | 536.00 | 449.00 | 502.00 | 422.00 |
| OBC | 493.75 | 424.50 | 471.00 | 397.00 |
| SC | 454.00 | 389.00 | 423.00 | 363.25 |
| ST | 427.00 | 370.00 | 397.00 | 341.00 |
| Ex.S | - | - | - | - |
| OH | 411.00 | 366.50 | 364.00 | 333.00 |
| HH | 264.00 | 262.00 | 230.25 | 216.00 |
| VH | - | 364.50 | 267.50 | 336.00 |
SSC CGL 2015 Cut Off Marks
SSC CGL 2015 Tier-I Cut Off
| For all Posts | |
|---|---|
| UR | 102.25 |
| OBC | 89.50 |
| SC | 80.25 |
| ST | 74.25 |
| Ex.S | 67.75 |
| OH | 69.00 |
| HH | 20.00 |
| VH | 51.00 |
SSC CGL 2015 Tier-II Cut Off
All Interview posts
|
Statistical Investigator/Compiler
|
Non-Interview Posts
| |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier-I + Tier-II (Paper I+II) | Tier-I + Tier-II (Paper I+II+III) | Tier-I + Tier-II (Paper I+II) | |
| UR | 430.75 | 554.75 | 410.25 |
| OBC | 411.00 | 523.00 | 387.00 |
| SC | 373.00 | 468.25 | 345.00 |
| ST | 359.25 | - | 327.50 |
| Ex.S | 358.00 | - | 255.00 |
| OH | 344.75 | - | 323.50 |
| HH | 253.00 | - | 210.50 |
| VH | 332.00 | - | 259.00 |
