The Staff Selection Commission, SSC CGL Recruitment exam is conducted for the post of Non-technical Group ‘B’ and Group ‘C’ non-gazetted positions in different departments/ ministries/ organizations of the Government of India. The SSC CGL exam is conducted for recruitment of candidates for Group B and Group C posts in various departments of the Government of India.
The official SSC CGL 2023 notification has been released on April 3, 2023 by Staff Selection Commission for SSC CGL 2023 Recruitment process. There are approx 7,500 tentative vacancies and the Updated vacancies will be uploaded shortly on the Official Website of SSC Candidate’s Corner > Tentative Vacancy.
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) conducts the Combined Graduate Level (CGL)
Exam for recruitment to various subordinate services like:
- Examiner in Customs.
- Sub-Inspectors in Central Bureau of Narcotics & CBI.
- Assistants in Ministries/Departments, attached and subordinate office of the Govt. of India.
- Auditor Offices under C&AG, CGDA, CGA & others.
- Tax Assistant in CBDT and CBIC
- Postal Assistant/ Sorting Assistant in Department of Post, Ministry of Communication
- Compiler in Registrar General of India.
- Accountant/ Junior Accountant
- Preventive Officers in Customs.
- Assistant Enforcement Officer in Directorate of Enforcement, Department of Revenue.
- Divisional Accountant, Jr. Accountant, Auditor & UDCs in various offices of Govt. of India.
- The SSC CGL 20232 exam date as approved by the Commission is tabulated below. Check the table below for more details about exam dates:
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Online Application start date | April 03, 2023 |
| Last Date for Applying Online | May 03, 2023 |
| Last date and time for generation of offline Challan | May 04, 2023 (23:00) |
| Last date and time for making online fee payment | May 04, 2023 (23:00) |
| Last date for payment through Challan(during working hours of Bank ) | May 05, 2023 |
| Dates of 'Window for Application Form Correction' including online payment. | May 07, 2023 to May 08, 2023 |
| SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam 2023 | Jul 2023 |
| SSC CGL Tier 1 Answer Key 2023 | To be notified later |
| SSC CGL Tier 1 Result 2023 | To be notified later |
| SSC CGL Tier 2 exam 2023 | To be notified later |
SSC CGL Exam Pattern 2023:-
Staff Selection Commission of India will be conducting SSC CGL Exam in two stages namely, Tier-1 & Tier-2 exam.
Tier-I & Tier- II exams will be conducted in online mode but Tier-I is of qualifying nature whereas Merit list will be prepared on the basis of overall performance of candidates in Tier-II Examination only.
The section wise SSC CGL marks which are assigned to every section is mentioned below. Let us have a look on the exam pattern for all stages of SSC CGL Recruitment process:
SSC CGL Tier-1 Exam Pattern 2023:-
| Subject | Total Questions | Total Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 25 | 50 | A cumulative time of 60 minutes (For VH & Candidates suffering from Cerebral Palsy: 80 minutes) |
| General Awareness | 25 | 50 | |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 50 | |
| English Language | 25 | 50 | |
| Total | 100 | 200 |
The exam would be conducted online comprising 4 sections having 100 questions in total and with maximum marks of 200. The duration of the exam will be 60 minutes.
The sections asked in SSC CGL Tier-I Exam are:-
- General Intelligence and Reasoning
- General Awareness
- Quantitative Aptitude
- English Comprehension
Every section consists of 25 questions each and every question carries 2 marks each which makes it a total of 50 marks per section.
There is a negative marking of 0.50 Marks for every wrong answer marked by the student. There would be no sectional cut off. No marks shall be deducted if the question is not attempted by the candidate.
SSC CGL Tier-2 Exam Pattern 2023:-
The exam shall be conducted in online mode comprising of 3 sections having two modules each. The sections asked in SSC CGL Tier-II Exam are:
| Session | Section | Subject | Total Questions | Total Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Session - I | Section - I | Module-I: Mathematical Abilities Module-II: Reasoning and General Intelligence | 30 30 | 60 X 3 = 180 | 1 hour |
Section - II | Module-I: English Language and Comprehension Module-II: General Awareness | 45 25 | 70 X 3 = 210 | 1 hour | |
| Section - III | Module-I: Computer Knowledge | 20 | 20 X 3 = 60 | 15 Minutes | |
| Session - II | Section - III | Module-II: Data Entry Speed Test | One Data Entry Task | - | 15 Minutes |
| PAPER II | Statistics | 100 | 100 x 2 = 200 | 2 hours | |
| PAPER III | General Studies (Finance and Economics) | 100 | 100 x 2 = 200 | 2 hours | |
Penalty of Wrong Answer:
There will be negative marking of 1 mark for each wrong answer in Section-I, Section-II and Module-I of Section-III of Paper-I and of 0.50 marks for each wrong answer in Paper-II and Paper-III.
Note: Paper-II will be for only those candidates who apply for the posts of Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) in the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation and who are shortlisted in Tier-I for these Posts.
Paper-III will be for only those candidates who are shortlisted in Tier-I for Paper-III i.e. for the posts of Assistant Audit Officer/ Assistant Accounts Officer.
Module-I of Section-III of Paper-I i.e. Computer Knowledge Test is mandatory but qualifying in nature.
Module-II of Section-III of Paper-I will include conducting of a Data Entry Speed Test (DEST) for a duration of 15 minutes in Session-II on the same day.
| Subject | Time Duration | Syllabus |
|---|---|---|
| Module-I: Computer Knowledge: | 15 minutes | |
| Module-II: Data Entry Speed Test (DEST) | 15 Minutes | 2000 words passage typing in English |
DEST: The "Data Entry Speed Test" (DEST) Skill Test will be conducted for a passage of about 2000 (two thousand) key depressions for a duration of 15 (fifteen) minutes. Detailed instructions regarding Skill Test will be provided by the Regional Offices of the Commission. Information about evaluation of Typing Test/ DEST are available on the Commission’s website https://ssc.nic.in (Candidate’s Corner). DEST will be mandatory for all the posts; however it will be qualifying in nature.
Computer Knowledge: Computer Knowledge Test is mandatory but qualifying in nature. However, while shortlisting the candidates for the posts where Computer Proficiency is prescribed and higher qualifying standards will be set in comparison to other posts.i.e.Assistant Section Officer in CSS, MEA & AFHQ
- Assistant in Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs
- Assistant (GSI) in the Ministry of Mines
- Assistant in Indian Meteorological Department (Ministry of Earth Sciences)
- Inspector (CGST &Central Excise), Inspector (Preventive Officer) & Inspector (Examiner) in CBIC
- Postal Assistant/ Sorting Assistant in Department of Post
SSC CGL Exam Date 2023
| Events | Important Dates |
|---|---|
| Dates for submission of online applications | April 03, 2023 to May 03, 2023 |
| Last Date for Applying Online | May 03, 2023 |
| Last date and time for generation of offline Challan | May 04, 2023 (23:00) |
| Last date and time for making online fee payment | May 04, 2023 (23:00) |
| Last date for payment through Challan | May 05, 2023 |
| Dates of 'Window for Application Form Correction' including online payment. | May 07, 2023 to May 08, 2023 |
| SSC CGL 2023 Tier-I Exam Date | July, 2023 |
| SSC CGL 2023 Tier-II Exam Date | To be notified later |
Click Here to Check SSC Calendar Here
How To Apply
SSC CGL Apply Online 2023
Step 1. The Applications for SSC CGL 2023 can only be submitted in online mode through the official website of SSC viz. https://ssc.nic.in.
Step 2. Now click on the "Apply Online" link under "Combined Graduate Level Examination" section under "Latest Notifications" tab & fill all the details as asked in the online application form.
Step 3. After that upload all the required documents such as your scanned signature & colour passport size photograph in JPEG format (20 KB to 50KB).
Step 4. Before final submission of the SSC CGL online form, candidates must cross check all details provided in every field of the form as after submission of the application form, no further changes/ correction/ modification shall be entertained under any circumstances.
SSC CGL 2023 Application Fee:
The Fee payable for Online Application is Rs 100/- (Rs one hundred only).
Note: a. Female candidates and candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), Persons with Disabilities (PwD) and Ex-servicemen (ESM) are eligible for reservation and exempted from payment of fee.
Syllabus
SSC CGL Syllabus Tier-I 2023
General Intelligence and Reasoning: This section would include questions of both verbal and non-verbal type. This component may include questions on analogies, similarities and differences, space visualization, spatial orientation, problem solving, analysis, judgment, decision making, visual memory, discrimination, observation, relationship concepts, arithmetical reasoning and figural classification, arithmetic number series, non-verbal series, coding and decoding, statement conclusion, syllogistic reasoning etc. The topics are, Semantic Analogy, Symbolic/ Number Analogy, Figural Analogy, Semantic Classification, Symbolic/ Number Classification, Figural Classification, Semantic Series, Number Series, Figural Series, Problem Solving, Word Building, Coding & de-coding, Numerical Operations, symbolic Operations, Trends, Space Orientation, Space Visualization, Venn Diagrams, Drawing inferences, Punched hole/ pattern- folding & un-folding, Figural Pattern- folding and completion, Indexing, Address matching, Date & city matching, Classification of centre codes/roll numbers, Small & Capital letters/ numbers coding, decoding and classification, Embedded Figures, Critical thinking, Emotional Intelligence, Social Intelligence, Other sub-topics, if any.
General Awareness: Questions in this component will be aimed at testing the candidate’s general awareness of the environment around him and its application to society. Questions will also be designed to test knowledge of current events and of such matters of everyday observations and experience in their scientific aspect as may be expected of any educated person. The test will also include questions relating to India and its neighbouring countries especially pertaining History, Culture, Geography, Economic Scene, General Policy & Scientific Research.
Quantitative Aptitude: The questions will be designed to test the ability of appropriate use of numbers and number sense of the candidate. The scope of the test will be computation of whole numbers, decimals, fractions and relationships between numbers, Percentage. Ratio & Proportion, Square roots, Averages, Interest, Profit and Loss, Discount, Partnership Business, Mixture and Alligation, Time and distance, Time & Work, Basic algebraic identities of School Algebra & Elementary surds, Graphs of Linear Equations, Triangle and its various kinds of centres, Congruence and similarity of triangles, Circle and its chords, tangents, angles subtended by chords of a circle, common tangents to two or more circles, Triangle, Quadrilaterals, Regular Polygons, Circle, Right Prism, Right Circular Cone, Right Circular Cylinder, Sphere, Hemispheres, Rectangular Parallelepiped, Regular Right Pyramid with triangular or square base, Trigonometric ratio, Degree and Radian Measures, Standard Identities, Complementary angles, Heights and Distances, Histogram, Frequency polygon, Bar diagram & Pie chart.
English Comprehension: Candidate’s ability to understand correct English, his/ her basic comprehension and writing ability, etc. would be tested.
Note: The questions in Parts A, B, & D will be of a level commensurate with the essential qualification viz. Graduation and questions in Part-C will be of 10th standard level.
SSC CGL Syllabus for Tier II 2023
Module-I of Session-I of Paper-I (Mathematical Abilities):
Number Systems:Computation of Whole Number, Decimal and Fractions, Relationship between numbers.
Fundamental arithmetical operations:Percentages, Ratio and Proportion, Square roots, Averages, Interest (Simple and Compound), Profit and Loss, Discount, Partnership Business, Mixture and Alligation, Time and distance, Time and work.
Algebra:Basic algebraic identities of School Algebra and Elementary surds (simple problems) and Graphs of Linear Equations.
Geometry:Familiarity with elementary geometric figures and facts: Triangle and its various kinds of centres, Congruence and similarity of triangles, Circle and its chords, tangents, angles subtended by chords of a circle, common tangents to two or more circles.
Mensuration: Triangle, Quadrilaterals, Regular Polygons, Circle, Right Prism, Right Circular Cone, Right Circular Cylinder, Sphere, Hemispheres, Rectangular Parallelepiped, Regular Right Pyramid with triangular or square Base.
Trigonometry:Trigonometry, Trigonometric ratios, Complementary angles, Height and distances (simple problems only) Standard Identities
Statistics and probability:Use of Tables and Graphs: Histogram, Frequency polygon, Bar-diagram, Pie-chart; Measures of central tendency: mean, median, mode, standard deviation; calculation of simple probabilities.
Module-II of Section-I of Paper-I (Reasoning and General Intelligence):
Questions of both verbal and non-verbal type. These will include questions on Semantic Analogy, Symbolic operations, Symbolic/ Number Analogy, Trends, Figural Analogy, Space Orientation, Semantic Classification, Venn Diagrams, Symbolic/ Number Classification, Drawing inferences, Figural Classification, Punched hole/ pattern-folding & unfolding, Semantic Series, Figural Patternfolding and completion, Number Series, Embedded figures, Figural Series, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Emotional Intelligence, Word Building, Social Intelligence, Coding and de-coding, Numerical operations, Other sub-topics, if any.
Module-I of Section-II of Paper-I (English Language And Comprehension):
Vocabulary, grammar, sentence structure, synonyms, antonyms and their correct usage; Spot the Error, Fill in the Blanks, Synonyms/ Homonyms, Antonyms, Spellings/ Detecting mis-spelt words, Idioms & Phrases, One word substitution, Improvement of Sentences, Active/ Passive Voice of Verbs, Conversion into Direct/ Indirect narration, Shuffling of Sentence parts, Shuffling of Sentences in a passage, Cloze Passage, Comprehension Passage. To test comprehension, three or more paragraphs will be given and questions based on those will be asked. At least one paragraph should be a simple one based on a book or a story and the other two paragraphs should be on current affairs, based on a report or an editorial.
Module-II of Section-II of Paper-I (General Awareness):
Questions are designed to test the candidates’ general awareness of the environment around them and its application to society. Questions are also designed to test knowledge of current events and of such matters of everyday observation and experience in their scientific aspect as may be expected of an educated person. The test will also include questions relating to India and its neighboring countries especially pertaining to History, Culture, Geography, Economic Scene, General policy and scientific research.
Module-I of Section-III of Paper-I (Computer Proficiency):
Computer Basics:Organization of a computer, Central Processing Unit (CPU), input/ output devices, computer memory, memory organization, back- up devices, PORTs, Windows Explorer. Keyboard shortcuts.
Software:Windows Operating system including basics of Microsoft Office like MS word, MS Excel and Power Point etc..
Working with Internet and e-mails:Web Browsing & Searching, Downloading & Uploading, Managing an E-mail Account, e-Banking.
Basics of networking and cyber security: Networking devices and protocols, Network and information security threats (like hacking, virus, worms, Trojan etc.) and preventive measures.
Paper-II (Statistics):
Collection, Classification and Presentation of Statistical Data – Primary and Secondary data, Methods of data collection; Tabulation of data; Graphs and charts; Frequency distributions; Diagrammatic presentation of frequency distributions.
Measures of Central Tendency- Common measures of central tendency – mean median and mode; Partition values- quartiles, deciles, percentiles.
Measures of Dispersion- Common measures dispersion – range, quartile deviations, mean deviation and standard deviation, Measures of relative dispersion.
Moments, Skewness and Kurtosis- Different types of moments and their relationship; meaning of skewness and kurtosis; different measures of skewness and kurtosis. .
Correlation and Regression- Scatter diagram; simple correlationcoefficient; simple regression lines; Spearman’s rank correlation; Measures of association of attributes; Multiple regression; Multiple and partial correlation (For three variables only). .
Probability Theory- Meaning of probability; Different definitions of probability; Conditional probability; Compound probability; Independent events; Bayes theorem. .
Random Variable and Probability Distributions- Random variable; Probability functions; Expectation and Variance of a random variable; Higher moments of a random variable; Binomial, Poisson, Normal and Exponential distributions; Joint distribution of two random variable (discrete). .
Sampling Theory- Concept of population and sample; Parameter and statistic, Sampling and non-sampling errors; Probability and nonprobability sampling techniques (simple random sampling, stratified sampling, multistage sampling, multiphase sampling, cluster sampling, systematic sampling, purposive sampling, convenience sampling and quota sampling); Sampling distribution(statement only); Sample size decisions. .
Statistical Inference- Point estimation and interval estimation, Properties of a good estimator, Methods of estimation (Moments method, Maximum likelihood method, Least squares method), Testing of hypothesis, Basic concept of testing, Small sample and large sample tests, Tests based on Z, t, Chi-square and F statistic, Confidence intervals. .
Analysis of Variance- Analysis of one-way classified data and two-way classified data. .
Time Series Analysis- Components of time series, Determinations of trend component by different methods, Measurement of seasonal variation by different methods. .
Index Numbers- Meaning of Index Numbers, Problems in the construction of index numbers, Types of index number, Different formulae, Base shifting and splicing of index numbers, Cost of living Index Numbers, Uses of Index Numbers. .
Paper-III (General Studies-Finance and Economics):
Part A: Finance and Accounts-(80 marks): -
Financial Accounting: - Nature and scope, Limitations of Financial Accounting, Basic concepts and Conventions, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. .
Basic concepts of accounting: - Single and double entry, Books of original Entry, Bank Reconciliation, Journal, ledgers, Trial Balance, Rectification of Errors, Manufacturing, Trading, Profit & loss Appropriation Accounts, Balance Sheet Distinction between Capital and Revenue Expenditure, Depreciation Accounting, Valuation of Inventories, Non-profit organisations Accounts, Receipts and Payments and Income & Expenditure Accounts, Bills of Exchange, Self-Balancing Ledgers.
Economics and Governance-(120 marks): -.
Comptroller & Auditor General of India- - Constitutional provisions, Role and responsibility. .
Finance Commission-- Role and functions. .
Basic Concept of Economics and introduction to Micro Economics: - Definition, scope and nature of Economics, Methods of economic study and Central problems of an economy and Production possibilities curve.
Theory of Demand and Supply: - Meaning and determinants of demand, Law of demand and Elasticity of demand, Price, income and cross elasticity; Theory of consumer’s behaviour-Marshallian approach and Indifference curve approach, Meaning and determinants of supply, Law of supply and Elasticity of Supply. .
Theory of Production and cost: - Meaning and Factors of production; Laws of production- Law of variable proportions and Laws of returns to scale. .
Forms of Market and price determination in different markets: - Various forms of markets-Perfect Competition, Monopoly, Monopolistic Competition and Oligopoly ad Price determination in these markets. .
Indian Economy: - Nature of the Indian Economy Role of different sectors. Role of Agriculture, Industry and Services-their problems and growth. National Income of India-Concepts of national income, Different methods of measuring national income. Population-Its size, rate of growth and its implication on economic growth. Poverty and unemployment- Absolute and relative poverty, types, causes and incidence of unemployment. Infrastructure-Energy, Transportation, Communication. .
Economic Reforms in India: - Economic reforms since 1991; Liberalisation, Privatisation, Globalisation and Disinvestment. .
Money and Banking: - Monetary/ Fiscal policy- Role and functions of Reserve Bank of India; functions of commercial Banks/RRB/Payment Banks. Budget and Fiscal deficits and Balance of payments. Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management Act, 2003.
Role of Information Technology in Governance. .
SSC CGL Previous Year Cut Off:-
A minimum score will be required to be obtained by each candidate in SSC CGL Tier I examination and a minimum total score will be needed to be shortlisted for Tier II Exam process. The SSC CGL Cut Off depends upon various factors like the number of vacancies, total number of Candidates, exam difficulty, previous year cut-offs, zone wise vacancies, etc. Based on the marks scored in Tier-I Examination, category wise candidates will be shortlisted to appear in Tier-II and Tier-III examinations.
SSC CGL Tier-I Exam Cut-Off for 2023-23:-
List-1: Candidates shortlisted in Tier-I for appearing in Tier-II [Paper-I and Paper-III General Studies (Finance & Economics} (for the post of Assistant Audit Officer and Assistant Accounts Officer) are mentioned below:
| Category | Cut-off Marks | Candidates shortlisted |
|---|---|---|
| SC | 137.54533 | 4832 |
| ST | 131.03984 | 2325 |
| OBC | 152.92049 | 8469 |
| EWS | 154.80185 | 3485 |
| UR | 158.36560 | 4776* |
| OH | 128.59598 | 435 |
| HH | 96.45331 | 382 |
| Others-PWD | 72.79273 | 367 |
| Total | - | 25071 |
List-2: Candidates shortlisted in Tier-I for appearing in Tier-II [Paper-I and Paper-II (Statistics)] (for the post of Junior Statistical Officer) are mentioned below:
| Category | Cut-off Marks | Candidates shortlisted |
|---|---|---|
| SC | 150.55987 | 455 |
| ST | 150.32888 | 123 |
| OBC | 167.19245 | 421 |
| EWS | 169.35896 | 150 |
| Total | - | 1149 |
List-3: Candidates shortlisted in Tier-I for appearing in Tier-II (Paper-I) (for posts other than AAO & JSO) are mentioned below:
| Category | Cut-off Marks | Candidates shortlisted |
|---|---|---|
| SC | 89.08864 | 70739 |
| ST | 77.57858 | 35769 |
| OBC | 114.27651 | 98518 |
| EWS | 102.35275 | 53277 |
| UR | 114.27651 | 73065* |
| ESM | 40.00000 | 16444 |
| OH | 70.69038 | 5717 |
| HH | 40.00000 | 2803 |
| VH | 40.00000 | 3175 |
| Others-PWD | 40.00000 | 925 |
| Total | - | 360432 |
SSC CGL Vacancy 2023:-
Tentative Vacancies for Combined Graduate Level Examination - 2023 (As on 03.04.2023)
| SSC CGL Vacancy 2023-24 | Total- 7500 (Tentative) | |||||
| SSC CGL Vacancy 2022-23 | UR- 15982 | SC- 5776 | ST- 2995 | OBC- 8719 | EWS- 3937 | Total- 37409 |
| SSC CGL Vacancy 2021-22 | UR- 3024 | SC- 1204 | ST- 703 | OBC- 897 | Total- 7686 | |
| SSC CGL Vacancy 2020-21 | UR- 2891 | SC- 1046 | ST- 510 | OBC- 1858 | Total- 7035 | |
| SSC CGL Vacancy 2019-20 | UR- 3674 | SC- 1242 | ST-667 | OBC-2198 | Total-8582 | |
| SSC CGL Vacancy 2018-19 | UR- 5770 | SC- 1723 | ST-845 | OBC-2933 | Total-11271 | |
| SSC CGL Vacancy 2017 | UR- 4238 | SC- 1318 | ST-653 | OBC-1916 | Total-9276 | |
SSC CGL 2023 Salary & Job Profile:-
SSC CGL exam recruit candidates for different posts under different pay levels. The salary package and the allowances given to the SSC CGL employees varies as per various posts. The post-wise latest SSC CGL Salary is mentioned below
| Pay Level 8 (Rs 47600 to 151100) | |||
| Assistant Audit Officer | Assistant Accounts Officer | ||
| Pay Level-7 (Rs 44900 to 142400) | |||
| Assistant Section Officer | Assistant | Inspector of Income Tax | Inspector, (Central Excise) |
| Inspector (Preventive Officer) | Inspector (Examiner) | Assistant Enforcement Officer | Sub Inspector |
| Inspector Posts | |||
| Pay Level-6 (Rs 35400 to 112400) | |||
| Assistant/ Superintendent | Divisional Accountant | Sub Inspector(NIA) | Junior Statistical Officer |
| Statistical Investigator Grade-II | |||
| Pay Level-5 (Rs 29200 to 92300) | |||
| Auditor | Accountant | Accountant/ Junior Accountant | |
| Pay Level-4 (Rs 25500 to 81100) | |||
| Senior Secretariat Assistant/ Upper Division Clerks | Tax Assistant | Sub-Inspector (Central Bureau of Narcotics) | Upper Division Clerks |
SSC CGL Job Profile:-
The job profiles of different posts under SSC CGL are as under:
| Posts | Job Profile |
|---|---|
| Assistant Audit Officer(Indian Audit and Accounts Department under CAG) | a) Conducting audits of govt./public sector organizations. b) Requires Traveling during the inspection. |
| Assistant(Intelligence Bureau) | This profile involves working as investigating officer, but most candidates need to do computer/data-oriented work for Intelligence Bureau. |
| Assistant(Ministry of Railway) | Clerical work which includes completing files and making reports. |
| Assistant(Ministry of External Affairs) | Administration work that includes planning and examining documents, compiling reports, updating about events, noting, drafting, and communicating with the head office. |
| Assistant(AFHQ) | Clerical work of compiling files, reports and many kinds of paperwork. Keeping track of ongoing cases and subsequent follow-up. |
| Assistant(Other Ministries/ Departments) | Working under government organizations such as Department of Personnel and Training, Parliamentary Affairs, Election Commission, etc. |
| Inspector (Central Excise)CBEC | a) Clerical or file related work (If posted at Headquarters). b) Verifying taxations on goods passing through ports (If posted in the field). |
| Assistant Enforcement Officer(Directorate of Enforcement, Department of Revenue) | a) Dealing with files, making presentations, brochures. b) Assist in the raid. c) Gather information about money laundering or any other economic crimes. d) Visit banks for enquires, visit courts, help lawyers present case. |
| Sub Inspector(Central Bureau of Investigation) | Work as a state police with more powers. |
| Inspector of Posts(Department of Post) | a) Promote the business of post offices.>br>b) Requires a lot of travel. c) Performance pressure to meet numbers. d) Take charge of 60-70 post offices. e) Assisted by two Mail overseers. |
| Statistical Investigator Gr.II(Ministry of Statistics and Prog. Implementation) | The Statistical Investigator Officers posted at NSSO performs two main functions i.e., data collection and data processing. |
| Inspector (Central Bureau of Narcotics) | Checking on the cultivation of opium poppy/ Conducting periodic checks in companies. |
| Sub Inspector - National Investigation Agency (NIA) | Investigate terrorism and other national security issues. |
| Inspector (Income Tax)CBDT | a) Assessing, verifying, and processing IT records of individuals and businesses. b) Conducting raids. c) Local traveling. d) Handling refund claims, etc. |
| Auditor | Audit expense reports of State Department (C andAG), Accounts of defence forces (CGDA), General accounts of the country (CGA). |
| Accountant /Junior Accountant(Offices under CGA) | Clerical work, Handles account, fund, pension, loans, etc. |
| Sr. Secretariat Assistant(Central Govt. Offices/Ministries other than CSCS cadres.) | a) Maintain files in the concerned department. b) Reply emails received in your department c) Drafting RTI replies and sending them for approval. d) Data entry. |
| Tax Assistant (CBDT) | Assessing, verifying, and modifying tax data of an individual or business (CBDT) and goods and services. |
| Compiler (Registrar General of India) | a) Clerical work. b) Drafting and compiling reports. c) Conducting census. |
| Sub Inspector (Central Bureau of Narcotics) | a) Dispatch of Opium Consignment b) Regular Check of Illegal Opium Cultivation c) Scanning the area and ensuring there is no production of synthetic drug or narcotics. |
SSC CGL Eligibility Criteria 2023:-
SSC CGL Age Limit (As on 01-08-2023):
Age Limit: Below are the age limits for different posts in SSC CGL Exam 2023:
| Age group | Name of post | Department / Ministries | Classification | Grade pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18-27 years | 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 | |
| Tax Assistant | CBIC | Group "C" | 2400 | |
| Postal Assistant/ Sorting Assistant | Department of Post, Ministry of Communication | 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 | |
| 20-30 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 |
| Inspector | Central Bureau of Narcotics | 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 |
Requirement of age for various posts is as mentioned below:
| S.No | Age Limit | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | For the posts for which age limit is 18-27 years | Candidate must have been born not earlier than 02-01-1995 and not later than 01-01-2004. |
| 2 | For the posts for which age limit is 20-30 years | Candidate must have been born not earlier than 02-01-1992 and not later than 01-01-2002. |
| 3 | For the posts for which age limit is 18-30 years | Candidate must have been born not earlier than 02-01-1992 and not later than 01-01-2004 |
| 4 | For the post for which age limit is up to 18-32 years | Candidate must have been born not earlier than 02-01-1990 and not later than 01-01-2004. |
SSC CGL 2023 Educational Qualification:
The educational qualifications vary according to the post for SSC CGL 2023 and are 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 and 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 Universitywith Economics or Statistics or Mathematics ascompulsory or Elective Subject |
| All Other Posts | Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized University or equivalent |
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).
