The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) conducts the Combined Graduate Level Examination (CGL) to recruit candidates for Group B and Group C posts in ministries, departments, and organizations of the Government of India. It is one of the most popular exams for graduates aspiring for a stable and respected government job.
Application Fee
- General / OBC (Male): ₹100/-
- Female / SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen: Exempted (No fee)
- Mode of Payment: Online (Debit/Credit/Net Banking/UPI) or SBI Challan.
Age Limit (Post-wise)
- General Range: 18 to 32 years (varies by post).
- Common Posts Age Criteria:
- Assistant Audit Officer/Assistant Accounts Officer: Up to 30 years
- Inspector of Income Tax, Central Excise Inspector, Sub-Inspector (CBI): Up to 30 years
- Junior Statistical Officer: Up to 32 years
- Clerk/Assistant roles: 18–27 years
Age Relaxation:
- OBC: +3 years
- SC/ST: +5 years
- PwBD: +10 years (further relaxation for OBC/SC/ST)
Eligibility Criteria
- Nationality: Must be an Indian citizen.
- Educational Qualification:
- Graduate in any discipline from a recognized university.
- Additional requirement for Junior Statistical Officer (JSO): Graduation with at least 60% marks in Mathematics at 12th level OR Statistics as a subject in graduation.
- For Assistant Audit Officer/Assistant Accounts Officer: Desirable qualifications include CA/CS/MBA/Cost & Management Accountant, though not mandatory.
Steps to Check SSC CGL Result
- Visit the official SSC website: https://ssc.nic.in
- Go to the Results → CGL section.
- Select the exam year and result stage (Tier-I, Tier-II, etc.).
- Download the PDF containing roll numbers/names of shortlisted candidates.
- Use Ctrl+F to search for your roll number/name.
FAQs
Q1. How many stages are there in SSC CGL?
👉 Four tiers: Tier-I (Objective), Tier-II (Objective, subject-specific), Tier-III (Descriptive, pen-paper), Tier-IV (Skill/Computer Proficiency Test).
Q2. Can final year students apply?
👉 No, candidates must have completed graduation before applying.
Q3. Is there a limit on attempts?
👉 No attempt limit; only age criteria apply.
Q4. What is the exam pattern?
👉 Tier-I: Objective test (Reasoning, Quant, English, GK).
Tier-II: Advanced Quant, English, Statistics, Finance/Economics (post-specific).
Tier-III: Descriptive paper (Essay, Letter, Application).
Tier-IV: Data Entry Skill Test (DEST) / Computer Proficiency Test (CPT).
Q5. Which jobs are offered through SSC CGL?
👉 Income Tax Inspector, Excise Inspector, Assistant Section Officer, Audit Officer, Sub-Inspector (CBI), Statistical Investigator, Clerical & Accounts posts.