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The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) Combined Graduate Level (CGL) examinations
are held for recruiting to various posts into the Central Government and its various
departments. This exam is conducted at the national level.

SSC CGL 2017

Staff Selection Commission or SSC has been one of the most desirable organizations for
Government exams in India. Every year thousands of vacancies are filled by SSC in Government
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 every aspect of our lives. Govt is focusing on
the development of our country and 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.
The Staff Selection Commission conducts Combined Graduate Level (CGL) exam every year for
recruitment to non-technical Group ‘B’ and Group ‘C’ non gazetted posts in various Ministries/
Departments/ Organizations of the Government of India. The Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
conducts the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Exam for recruitment to various subordinate services
like:

Posts Recruited through SSC CGL 2017 Exam and Pay

Scale

Name of Post Pay Scale

Assistant Enforcement Officer Rs.9300-34800 (GP=4600)

Eligibility – Who can Apply?

Qualification: Minimum qualifications differ for various posts. Aspirants must possess
a Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant subject from any institute recognized by UGC. If you
are appearing in your final year of graduation, you are eligible provided you complete
your degree before 1st August 2016 (this is a tentative date based on last year’s
notification until the official detailed notification for 2016 is released).
Age Limit- Age limit varies for various posts as well. Aspirants must be between 18
years to 27 years in age. Age relaxation for the reserved categories will be applicable
as per government rules. For a few specific government jobs there are extended age
limits – you can refer to the guidelines on the website.
Citizenship– You must be citizen of India and or a subject of Nepal/Bhutan or a
Tibetan refugee who came to India before 1st January 1972, with the intention of
permanently settling in India.

SSC CGL Eligibility Criteria

There are 4 important criteria which a candidate must fulfill in order to be eligible for the SSC CGL
2017. The 4 parameters are given below:
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 2017, which
are tabulated below:

Required Age Limit SSC CGL Post Name

20-30 years Assistant Section Officer

Sub-Inspector (Group “B”)

21-27 years Intelligence Bureau Assistant Post

20-30 years1 Inspector of Income Tax

Inspector of Central Excise
Inspector (Preventive officer)
Upper Division Clerk
Inspector (CBN) Compiler
Assistant Enforcement Officer
Inspector (Examiner)
Junior Accountant
Sub-Inspector (CBN) Inspector of Posts
Divisional Accountants
Auditors
Tax Assistants
Auditor
Required Age Limit SSC CGL Post Name

Not exceeding 30 years Assistant Audit Officer

Assistant Enforcement Officer7

Up to 32 years Statistical Investigator Gr. II

18-25 years Sub-Inspector (Group “C”)

The Government has also provided for Age relaxation for some categories
3. Educational Qualification: The educational qualifications varies according to the post for SSC CGL
2017 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 Bachelor’s Degree from any recognized University

Post 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: 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).
Selection Process for SSC CGL
The selection process for SSC CGL 2017 has been officially announced. The SSC CGL
2017 will have the following selection procedure:
Combined Graduate Level (Preliminary) Examination (Tier-1) (MCQ | Online)2
Combined Graduate Level (Main) Examination (Tier-2) (MCQ | Online)
Descriptive Test (Tier-3) (Written | Pen & Paper Based)
Skills Test (where applicable) (Qualifying only)
NOTE: We can safely say that, due to a government directive issued with effect from
1st January 2016, there will be no interview process for SSC CGL 2017. There will be
no personal interview even for SSC CGL 2015 examination.

SSC CGL Notification 2017

The SSC CGL notification for 2017 is scheduled to be published on May 16th, 2017 by the governing
body and will be updated on this website. Keep checking this page for more information.

SSC CGL Vacancy 2017

The Central Government has announced that they will hire as many as 2.2 Lakh people from March,
2015. Out of these a maximum of 70,000 vacancies, will be created in Income Tax, Excise and
Customs Department. Approximately 14 lac candidates appear for the SSC CGL exam every year.
The SSC CGL Exam 2016 had an initial count of 4500 to 5000 vacancies. However, the number of
vacancies was increased to 9000 later. For 2017 CGL Exam, the expected number of vacancies
may be more than 30,000, given a slew of hiring in the Income Tax Department.

SSC CGL 2017 Exam Dates

The tentative schedule for the SSC CGL 2017 exam is as follows. Please note down the important
dates related to SSC CGL Exam 2017 and make sure to complete the process in time.

Activity Dates

Application form will be available from 16th May 2017

Last date for registration 16th June 2017

Activity Dates

SSC CGL Tier-1 Exam 1st Aug to 20th Aug 2017

SSC CGL Tier-2 Exam 10th-11th November 2017

SSC CGL Tier-3 Exam 21st January 2018

Skill Test/Computer Skill Test February 2018

SSC CGL Exam Centre

The list of exam centres for SSC CGL Exam 2017 will be released along with the official notification
on May 16th, 2017

SSC CGL Recruitment 2017

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. While the first two are online the latter two are
offline exams. 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 Exam Pattern

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) conducts the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) every year in
four levels for various posts. Exam Pattern - The Examination will be conducted in four tiers as
indicated below:

Tier Type Mode

Tier – I Objective Multiple Choice Computer Based (online)

Tier – II Objective Multiple Choice Computer Based (online)

Tier Type Mode

Tier – III Descriptive Paper in English/Hindi Pen and Paper mod

Tier – IV Skill Test/Computer Proficiency Test Wherever Applicable

Before beginning the SSC CGL preparation, it is important to make note of changes in exam pattern
and syllabus. The modifications to SSC CGL Exam Pattern 2017 for Tier 1 & 2 are given below:
• SSC CGL 2017 Tier 1 and Tier 2 exam will be conducted in online mode.
• Introduction of a descriptive paper of 100 marks within 60 minutes in pen and paper mode.
• Reduction in time limit for examination of Tier -I from 120 minutes to 75 minutes.
• Tier II will remain same.
• No Sectional Cut off.

SSC CGL Syllabus 2017

Since the SSC CGL is comprised of 4 different levels, we must deal with their syllabus
independently.
SSC CGL Tier 1 Syllabus
This is an objective exam which will be conducted online. There are 4 sections in the Tier 1 exam of
SSC CGL 2017, with 100 questions which account for a total of 200 marks. The subject-wise details
are given below:

No of Max Exam
Section Subject Questions Marks Duration

1 General Intelligence and 25 50 75 minutes

Reasoning

2 General Awareness 25 50

3 Quantitative Aptitude 25 50

4 English Comprehension 25 50
 No of Max Exam
Section Subject Questions Marks Duration

Total 100 200

Important Points:
• There is negative marking in SSC CGL 2017 Tier 1 Exam. Giving a wrong answer to a question will
lead to a penalty of 0.5 marks in all sections
• The exam duration is 100 minutes for candidates who are visually handicapped.
SSC CGL Tier 2 Syllabus
This is an objective exam which will be conducted online. There are 4 sections in the Tier 2 exam of
SSC CGL 2017, with 100 questions which account for a total of 200 marks. The subject-wise details
are given below:

No of Max Exam
Paper Subject Questions Marks Duration

1 Quantitative Abilities 100 200 2 Hours

2 English Language and 200 200 2 Hours

Comprehension

3 Statistics 100 200 2 Hours

4 General Studies (Finance & 100 200 2 Hours

Economics)

Important Points:
• 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”
• There is negative marking in SSC CGL 2017 Tier 2 exam. 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 Key-board.
• The exam duration is 2 Hours and 40 Minutes for candidates who are visually handicapped.
SSC CGL Tier 3 Exam Syllabus
This is a descriptive exam that is designed to test the written skills of the candidates in English/Hindi.
It is conducted offline and candidates need to write Essay/Letter/Application/Precis. The best way to
prepare for the same is to read lots of articles from various newspapers. Apart from this, you need to
be well aware of the pattern of Letter and Application.
Important Points:
• The exam is of 60 minutes’ duration and carries 100 marks.
• The questions are based on 10+2 level.
• The exam duration is 80 minutes for candidates who are visually handicapped or suffer from
cerebral palsy.
SSC CGL Tier 4 Exam Syllabus
The Tier 4 of SSC CGL Exam 2017 comprises of a couple of skill tests which are required for certain
government posts.
1. DEST (Data Entry Speed Test): This skill test is of qualifying nature for all the posts, other than
Compiler, and is used to check the typing speed of the candidate. The candidates are given printed
matter in English which they must accurately type on a computer with a minimum of 2000 (two
thousand) key depressions in a duration of 15 (fifteen) minutes.
2. CPT (Computer Proficiency Test):The Commission will hold CPT, comprising three modules -
Word Processing, Spread Sheet and Generation of Slides, for applicants for the post of Assistants of
CSS. CPT will be of a qualifying nature.

SSC CGL Online Application

The online application for SSC CGL 2017 exam will begin after the release of the official notification.
The last date to apply online is 15th April, 2017

SSC CGL Application Fee

• The required application fee is Rs. 100/-
• Exemption: No fee is required to be paid by female, SC, ST, Physically Handicapped, and Ex-
Servicemen candidates
• Applications fee should be pay 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 fee in cash, candidate should take print out 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 supply registration number and date of birth to continue to Part-2
registration
SSC CGL Admit Card 2017
Every candidate who registers for SSC CGL Exam 2017 within stipulated time will be assigned an e-
admit card/hall ticket/call letter that can be downloaded from the official website of SSC. 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).
More information and the download link for the admit card will be displayed post the release of the
official notification for SSC CGL 2017. Candidates are advised to keep checking this page for
updates.

SSC CGL Results 2017

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.

SSC CGL Cut off – 2016

Have a look at the cut-off for SSC CGL exams over the previous years SSC CGL 2016 TIER- 1 Cut-
off:

Category Gen OBC SC ST OH VH HH Ex-S Total

Cut off Marks 137 125.5 114 103 97 68 20 92 --

Candidates Available 46422 56192 24227 11352 2742 1411 2008 4965 149319

SSC CGL 2015 TIER- 1 Cut-off:

Category Gen OBC SC ST OH VH HH Ex-S Total

Cut off Marks 102.25 89.5 80.25 74.25 69 50 20 67.75 --

Candidates Available 41084 58137 23624 11087 2859 1412 2021 4648 144871

SSC CGL Answer Key 2017

The official answer key to the SSC CGL Tier-1 exam is released by Staff Selection Commission
within 10 to 15 days of the successful completion of Tier-1 exam. Candidates can use the answer
key to calculate their approximate marks and expected ranks in SSC CGL Tier-1 exam.
 SSC CHSL 10+2
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) will be conducting the all India entrance exam to
fill various vacancies of Data Entry Operators (DEO), Lower Division Clerk (LDC’s) and
New post Postal Assistant / Sorting Assistant and Court Clerk is also introduced under
SSC CHSL Recruitment drive.
A large number of candidates were waiting for SSC CHSL Recruitment Notification
2016. The candidates who are preparing for SSC CHSL Exam 2016 need to check the
latest SSC CHSL Exam Syllabus and Exam Pattern so that they can prepare a better
and neat time table by covering all the topics as per official syllabus and pattern. It
would enable you to keep a tab on the subjects that you are required to study for the
exam.
As you know that lakhs of candidates will apply for this Recruitment, the competition
level will be very high. If you don’t prepare well, it is too difficult to get selection in SSC
CHSL Exam. So you have to be aware Syllabus & Exam Pattern. So here we are going
to update the Latest and Complete Syllabus and Exam Pattern of SSC CHSL 2016.

Selection Process of Examination

 • The examination will consist of a Computer based Written Examination (Tier-I)

 • Descriptive Paper (Tier-II)
 • Typing Test/Skill Test (Tier-III) (Qualifying wherever applicable)

Changes in Exam Pattern

 • Now SSC CHSL also will be conducted Tier -I through Online Mode.
 • Tier -II Introduce a descriptive paper of 100 marks within 60 minutes in pen and paper
mode.
 • Reduce the time limit for examination of Tier -I from 120 minutes to 75 minutes.
 • Reduce the Number of questions of Tier -I from 200 to 100.
 • Negative marking will be 0.50.
 • Tier II and Tier -III will remain same.
 • No Sectional Cut off.

Exam pattern of SSC CHSL Tier-I, Tier II & Tier III Examination
Tier-I paper

The Tier-I paper will be objective type. There will be 100 questions for which
Candidates will get 75 minutes. Questions will be based on following topics: