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Every year Staff Selection Commission (SSC) carries out the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) exam in four levels for various posts.
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Tier |
Type |
Mode |
|---|---|---|
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Tier – I |
Objective Multiple Choice |
Computer-Based Examination(online) |
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Tier – II |
Objective Multiple Choice |
Computer-Based Examination(online) |
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Tier – III |
Descriptive Paper in English/Hindi |
Pen and Paper mode |
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Tier – IV |
Skill Test/Computer Proficiency Test |
Computer-Based (if applicable) |
It is good to make a note of the SSC CGL exam pattern & syllabus, before starting the exam preparation. SSC CGL Exam Patterns 2020 for Tier I & II are given below:
SSC CGL 2020 Tier I and Tier II exam will be held online.
A descriptive paper is introduced which will be of 100 marks with a time limit of 60 minutes in pen and paper mode.
The time limit for examination of Tier -I is 60 minutes.
There will be no sectional cut off.
Minimum qualifying marks in Tier-I, each Paper of Tier-II and Tier-III examination are as follows:
| UR | 30% |
| OBC/ EWS | 25% |
| Others | 20% |
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Category |
Fees |
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For General /OBC candidates |
Rs.100/- |
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For SC/ST/PH candidates |
Nill |
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For Female candidates |
Nill |
The eligibility criteria for SSC CGL 2020 has three important features:-
1. Essential Educational Qualifications
2. Age Limit
3. Citizenship: Candidate must be a citizen of India
Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university/institution. The educational qualifications vary according to the post for SSC CGL 2020 and are listed below:
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SSC CGL Post |
Educational Qualification |
|---|---|
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Assistant Audit Officer/ Assistant Accounts Officer |
Bachelor’s Degree in any subject from a recognized University. |
| 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. |
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Statistical Investigator Grade-II Post |
Bachelor’s Degree from any recognized University |
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All Other Posts |
Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a |
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Important Note |
The candidates appearing in the final year of their graduation can also apply, however they must possess Essential qualification on or before 01-01-2020. |
Physical Fitness Requirements: Apart from the above, 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).
The minimum age limit defined for SSC CGL is 18 years and the maximum age limit is 32 years.
| S No | Name of Post | Ministry/ Department/ Office/ Cadre | Classification of Posts | Age Limit |
| 1 | Assistant Audit Officer |
Indian Audit & Accounts Department under C&AG | Group “B” Gazetted (Non-Ministerial) | Not exceeding 30 years. |
| 2 | Assistant Accounts Officer |
Indian Audit & Accounts Department under C&AG | Group “B” Gazetted (Non-Ministerial) | |
| 3 | Assistant Section Officer |
Central Secretariat Service | Group “B” | 20-30 years |
| 4 | Assistant Section Officer |
Intelligence Bureau | Group “B” | Not exceeding 30 years. |
| 5 | Assistant Section Officer |
Ministry of Railway | Group “B” | 20-30 years |
| 6 | Assistant Section Officer |
Ministry of External Affairs | Group “B” | |
| 7 | Assistant Section Officer |
AFHQ | Group “B” | |
| 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” | Not exceeding 30 years. |
| 11 | Inspector of Income Tax |
CBDT | Group “C” | |
| 12 | Inspector, (Central Excise) |
CBIC | Group “B” | |
| 13 | Inspector (Preventive Officer) |
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| 14 | Inspector (Examiner) |
| 15 | Assistant Enforcement Officer |
Directorate of Enforcement, Department of Revenue | Group “B” |
Up to 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” | Not exceeding 30 years |
| 19 | Assistant | Other Ministries/ Departments/ Organizations | Group “B” | |
| 20 | Assistant/ Superintendent |
Other Ministries/ Departments/ Organizations | Group “B” | |
| 21 | Divisional Accountant |
Offices under C&AG | Group “B” | |
| 22 | Sub Inspector | National Investigation Agency (NIA) |
Group “B” | Up to 30 years |
| 23 | Junior Statistical Officer |
M/o Statistics & Programme Implementation. | Group “B” | Up to 32 years |
| 24 | Statistical Investigator Grade-II |
Registrar General of India | Group “B” | Not exceeding 30 years |
| 25 | Auditor | Offices under C&AG | Group “C” | 18-27 years |
| 26 | Auditor | Other Ministry/ Departments | Group “C” | |
| 27 | Auditor | Offices under CGDA | Group “C” | |
| 28 | Accountant | Offices under C&AG | Group “C” | |
| 29 | Accountant/ Junior Accountant | Other Ministry/ Departments | Group “C” | |
| 30 | Senior Secretariat Assistant/ Upper Division Clerks |
Central Govt. Offices/ Ministries other than CSCS cadres. | Group “C” | |
| 31 | Tax Assistant | CBDT | Group “C” | |
| 32 | Tax Assistant | CBIC | Group “C” | |
| 33 | Sub-Inspector | Central Bureau of Narcotics | Group “C” | |
| 34 | Upper Division Clerks |
Dte. Gen Border Road Organisation (MoD) (Post is only for male Candidates with higher physical and medical standards) |
Group “C” |
Question paper of SSC CGL Tier I will have four sections and those will be based on the 10th and 10+2 grade level syllabus. Syllabus of Tier I of SSC CGL 2020 is given below which is based on the questions appearing in the last five years.
| Topics | Expected No. of question |
|---|---|
| Analogy | 3-4 |
| Odd One Out | 2-3 |
| Series | 2 |
| Statement & Conclusions | 1 |
| Directions | – |
| Sequence (Acc. to Dictionary) | – |
| Word Formation | – |
| Coding-Decoding | 3 |
| Mathematical Operations | – |
| Matrix | – |
| Blood Relation | 1 |
| Mirror Image | 1 |
| Venn Diagram | 1 |
| Paper Folding Image | 1 |
| Missing Term | 2 |
| Hidden Figure | 1 |
| Cube | 1 |
| Counting Figure | 1 |
| Complete Figure | 1 |
| Misc. | 1 |
| Total Questions | 25 |
| Topics | Expected No. of question |
| Ratio | 2 |
| Average | 2 |
| Number System | 2 |
| Simplification | 1 |
| Time & Work | – |
| Time, Speed & Distance | 1 |
| S.I. & C.I. | 1 |
| Profit & Loss | 1 |
| Coordinate Geometry | – |
| Geometry | 2 |
| Mensuration | 3 |
| Trigonometry | 4 |
| Percentage | 1 |
| Algebra | 1 |
| DI (Pie Chart, Tabular) | 4 |
| Total Questions | 25 |
| Topics | Expected No. of question |
| History | 3 |
| Polity | 2 |
| Geography | 2 |
| Economics | 1 |
| Static Awareness | 2 |
| Biology | 3 |
| Chemistry | 4 |
| Physics | 1 |
| Computer | 2 |
| Current Affairs | 4-5 |
| Total Questions | 25 |
| Topics | Expected No. of question |
| Fill in the Blanks | 1 |
| Sentence Improvement | 2 |
| Error Detection | 2 |
| Sentence Rearrangement | 2 |
| Idioms and Phrases | 2 |
| Synonyms | 2 |
| Antonyms | 2 |
| Active Passive | 2 |
| One word substitution | 2 |
| Word Correction in a sentence (bold word) | 1 |
| Spelling Correction | 2 |
| Cloze test | 5 |
| Total Questions | 25 |
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Topic |
Expected No. of question |
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Number System/HCF/LCM |
7-8 |
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Percentage |
4-5 |
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Average |
4-5 |
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Time & Work, Pipe & Cistern |
4-5 |
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Profit & Loss, Discount |
7-8 |
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Mixture & Alligation |
4-5 |
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Time Speed Distance, Boat & Stream Trains |
4-5 |
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Interest (CI & SI) |
5-6 |
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Geometry |
10-15 |
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Mensuration |
10-12 |
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Trigonometry, Height & Distance |
10-12 |
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Data Interpretation (Bar Graph & Pie Chart) |
10 |
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Algebra |
9-10 |
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Partnership |
2-3 |
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Simplification |
4-5 |
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Others |
4-5 |
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Total Questions |
100 |
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Topic |
No of questions |
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Spotting the error |
20 |
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Fill In The Blanks |
15-20 |
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Synonyms |
4-5 |
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Antonyms |
3-4 |
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Spelling/detecting misspelled words |
4-5 |
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Idioms & Phrases |
10 |
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One word substitution |
12 |
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Improvement of sentences |
20 |
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Active/Passive Voice of verbs |
20-22 |
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Conversion into Direct/Indirect Speech |
22-24 |
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Jumbled Paragraph / Sentence Rearrangement |
20 |
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3 Cloze passage |
15 |
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4 Comprehension Passage |
20 |
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Total |
200 |
