SSC CGL

SSC exam board expected to release the SSC CGL Recruitment Notification 2019. SSC CGL Exam is conducted by the Staff Selection Commission every year. The exam takes place in 4 Tiers. The full form of ‘SSC CGL’ is Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level. SSC CGL job is an important part of the functioning of bureaucracy. Once you qualify the exam, you are hired under Group ‘B’ or Group ‘C’ posts. T

The SSC CGL Salary differs for various posts. All the posts which can be applied to by SSC CGL examinations are either from the Pay Band 9300-34800 or Pay Band 5200-20200. Your salary will also depend on the level you are in the government department.

Staff Selection Commission will release the List of Vacancies that will be filled after this SSC CGL Notification.

There are overall 3 criteria of eligibility that you need to fulfil to apply for the SSC CGL 2019 exam. You need to qualify all these 3 criteria to prove your candidature for this exam. These 3 criteria are broadly classified into the following categories:

1. SSC CGL Age Limit (As on 1st August 2018):

The Age Limit is different for different posts. The table given here will help you know the Age Limit for SSC CGL various posts.

2. SSC CGL Age Relaxation (as on 1st August 2018)

The Age Relaxation for SSC CGL is according to the set Government standards.

• SC/ST - 5 years

• OBC - 3 years

• PwD - 10 years

3. SSC CGL Qualification for Education (as on 1st August 2018)

• To apply for SSC CGL 2019  Exam, you need to have a Bachelor’s Degree from any recognized university.
• If you are applying for the post of AAO or JSO, you should also possess some Desirable Qualifications as mentioned in the Official Notification

The SSC CGL Exam pattern consists of 4 Stages as mentioned below:

Stage 1: SSC CGL Tier 1

→ It is a computer based online test of 200 marks in 60 minutes. There is a negative marking of 0.50 Marks for each wrong answer. There is no sectional cut off and you are required to cross the overall SSC CGL cut off.

Stage 2: SSC CGL Tier 2

→ This is an online exam consisting of 4 papers as mentioned in the table. There is no sectional cut off. The negative marking for each wrong answer as follows:

Paper I, Paper III & Paper IV – 0.5 marks

Paper II – 0.25 marks

Stage 3: SSC CGL Tier 3

→ This is a descriptive type paper of 100 marks and will be conducted in Pen and Paper mode. It will be of total 60 minutes of time duration.

Stage 4: SSC CGL Tier 4

→ Tier-IV of the SSC CGL Examination is Data Entry Skill Test (DEST)/Computer Proficiency Test (CPT). This test is of qualifying nature. The DEST test is for the Tax Assistant Post only.

You can apply for SSC CGL Exam through Online mode only. To apply for SSC CGL Exam, follow the below steps:

Direct Link to Apply for SSC CGL 2019 - Click Here!

1. You can register through SSC CGL official website.

2. You need to pay the Application fee online using Debit Card/Credit Card/Internet Banking/Cash Cards/Wallets, etc.

3. Use a valid email ID that should be kept active till the declaration of results.

4. You should keep a scanned photograph and signature ready as per requirements mentioned in the official notification.

5. Submit the Application Form.

6. Take out the Print Out of the Application Form for future reference.

By following these above steps, you will be able to submit your SSC CGL Form successfully.

Now that you know the new SSC CGL Exam Pattern, you should start your preparation accordingly. The following SSC CGL exam Preparation Tips will help you kick-start your preparation.

1. Know the pattern & SSC CGL Syllabus with Weightage of each topic

This step is very important before you start the preparation of any exam. It gives you a basic idea about the exam and puts you on the right track for your preparation.

2. Your Current Preparation Level

Once you know the pattern and syllabus, you need to know where you stand in terms of preparation. This is a very crucial step because it will help you do the reality check.

This exercise will help you assess the following:

(a) The difference between your current preparation level and the level that is required to pass the exam.

(b) If you need to work on certain topics from scratch.

(c) If you are taking too much time in solving questions.

3. Know the Previous Years Cut Off

In these exams, cut-off is more important than the actual score. This is because cut offs are the first hurdle that you need to cross to reach your goal. You need to reach to the bare minimum score before you can even start dreaming of maximizing your score. Hence, once you have appeared for a few mock tests, go through the cut-offs of these exams and figure out the difference that you need to cover. You should at least be familiar with SSC CGL Cut Off 2016 & 2015.

4. Knowing the SSC CGL Syllabus & Difficulty Level

This is the most crucial step. This analysis will help you make an informed decision. This is because this is the part of the plan where you plot to get the maximum output in the minimum time.

5. Time Left for SSC CGL Preparation 

Keep in mind the time left for SSC CGL exams. Your decision will also depend upon the time factor as you should not make plans that are unachievable. Time plays an important role. Because at the end of the day, if you run out of time, even the best-laid plans will come to waste.

The Admit Cards for SSC CGL Exams are released just a couple of weeks before the SSC CGL Exam. At the same time, you can find your SSC CGL  Admit Card on Official SSC Website as SSC releases them for various exams.

SSC releases the results for every exam within 1-2 months after the exam takes place. Likewise, SSC will release SSC CGL  results which can be found in the Official Website of SSC.

List-I: Candidates who qualified in Tier-I and will be appearing in Tier-II (Paper-I, Paper-II, Paper-IV (General Studies (Finance & Accounts) and Tier-III

List-II: Candidates who qualified in Tier-I and will be appearing in Tier-II (Paper-I, Paper- II, Paper-III (Statistics) & Tier III

List – III: Candidates who qualified in Tier-I and will be appearing in Tier-II (Paper-I & Paper-II & Tier III)

To know more about the SSC CGL Cut Off 2016, read the table mentioned below:

After being aware of some SSC CGL Exam details, you can now know all the little information by reading the Official Notification. Read it to find all the information on Vacancies, Exam Pattern, Eligibility Criteria, Syllabus and more!

SSC CGL Recruitment Notification 2018 -19  - Click Here