Combined Graduate Level Examination

SSC Combined Graduate Level Examination (SSC CGL) is conducted by the Staff Selection Commission to recruit candidates for various Group B and Group C posts under the Government of India. It provides opportunities to work in departments such as Income Tax, Customs, CBI, NIA, Ministry of External Affairs, Central Secretariat and many more.

The examination is conducted through multiple stages consisting of computer-based examinations followed by document verification for eligible candidates.

• Nationality: Indian Citizen

• Educational Qualification:
Bachelor's Degree from a recognized University.

Certain posts require additional qualifications in Statistics, Mathematics or Economics.

Candidates appearing in the final year of graduation may apply if they fulfill eligibility before document verification.

Age limit varies depending upon the post and ranges from 18 to 32 years.

Age relaxation is applicable as per Government rules.

Tier I

Mode:
Computer Based Test

Subjects

• General Intelligence & Reasoning
• General Awareness
• Quantitative Aptitude
• English Comprehension

100 Questions

200 Marks

Duration:
60 Minutes

Negative Marking:
0.50 marks

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Tier II

Paper I (Compulsory)

• Mathematical Abilities
• Reasoning
• English
• General Awareness
• Computer Knowledge
• DEST

Paper II
Statistics (JSO)

Paper III
Finance & Economics (AAO)

General Intelligence & Reasoning

Analogies
Coding-Decoding
Series
Classification
Blood Relations
Direction Sense
Puzzle
Venn Diagram
Non-Verbal Reasoning

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General Awareness

History
Polity
Geography
Economics
Science
Current Affairs
Static GK
Environment

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Quantitative Aptitude

Number System
Percentage
Profit & Loss
Average
Ratio & Proportion
Time & Work
Time Speed Distance
SI & CI
Algebra
Geometry
Mensuration
Trigonometry
Data Interpretation

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English

Reading Comprehension
Grammar
Vocabulary
Error Spotting
Sentence Improvement
Cloze Test
Para Jumbles
Synonyms
Antonyms
Idioms & Phrases

Tier I Examination

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Tier II Examination

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Document Verification

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Final Merit List

Pay Level

Level 4
Level 5
Level 6
Level 7

Salary Range

₹25,500 – ₹1,42,400

Additional Benefits

Dearness Allowance

House Rent Allowance

Transport Allowance

Medical Facilities

National Pension System

Leave Travel Concession

Quantitative Aptitude
Rakesh Yadav
Fast Track Arithmetic

Reasoning
R.S. Aggarwal

English
Neetu Singh
Blackbook Vocabulary

General Awareness
Lucent GK
Parmar Sir Notes

1. Complete Quantitative Aptitude fundamentals.

2. Master English Grammar and Vocabulary.

3. Practice Reasoning daily.

4. Read Current Affairs regularly.

5. Revise Static GK weekly.

6. Solve Previous Year Papers.

7. Give Full-Length Mock Tests.

8. Analyze mistakes after every mock.