SSC CGL stands for Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level which is an entrance exam organized by SSC to recruit candidates for various jobs in the central government. After clearing the examination, the candidate will be eligibly recruited in Group-C or Group-D jobs in central Government. There are various departments in the Government of India which require an eligible candidate for different jobs and this examination is organized for recruiting those. In this article, we will discuss SSC CGL 2023 Notification, Exam Date, Vacancy, Eligibility, Application Form, Age Limit, Admit Card, etc.
SSC CGL 2023 Important Dates
| SSC CGL Events | SSC CGL Exam Dates |
| Notification Release Date | December 2022 (Tentative) |
| Starting Date of Online Registration | January 2022 |
| SSC CGL Tier-1 Examination | May, June 2022 |
| SSC CGL Tier-1 Admit Card Download | May 2022 |
| SSC CGL Result Announcement | August 2022 |
| SSC CGL Tier-2 Examination | September 2022 |
| SSC CGL Tier-2 Admit Card Download | August 2022 |
| SSC CGL Result Announcement | October 2022 |
| SSC CGL Tier-3 Examination Date | November 2022 |
| SSC CGL Level-4 Test/Interview/ Computer Skill Test | December 2022 |
SSC CGL 2023 Eligibility Criteria
The following are the eligibility criteria for the SSC CGL entrance examination-
- The candidate must be a citizen of India or a subject of Nepal/Bhutan
- The following are the age-related eligibility for various posts under SSC CGL-
| S. No. | Name of Post | Ministry/ Department/ Office/ Cadre | Classification of Posts | Age Limit |
| 1 | Assistant Audit Officer | Indian Audit & Accounts Department under C&AG | Group “B” Gazetted (Non-Ministerial) | Not exceeding 30 years. |
| 2 | Assistant Accounts Officer | Indian Audit & Accounts Department under C&AG | Group “B” Gazetted (Non-Ministerial) | |
| 3 | Assistant Section Officer | Central Secretariat Service | Group “B” | 20-30 years |
| 4 | Assistant Section Officer | Intelligence Bureau | Group “B” | Not exceeding 30 years. |
| 5 | Assistant Section Officer | Ministry of Railway | Group “B” | 20-30 years |
| 6 | Assistant Section Officer | Ministry of External Affairs | Group “B” | |
| 7 | Assistant Section Officer | AFHQ | Group “B” | |
| 8 | Assistant | Other Ministries/ Departments/ Organizations | Group “B” | 18-30 years |
| 9 | Assistant | Other Ministries/ Departments/ Organizations | Group “B” | 20-30 years |
| 10 | Assistant Section Officer | Other Ministries/ Departments/ Organizations | Group “B” | Not exceeding 30 years. |
| 11 | Inspector of Income Tax | CBDT | Group “C” | |
| 12 | Inspector,(Central Excise) | CBIC | Group “B” | |
| 13 | Inspector(Preventive Officer) | |||
| 14 | Inspector(Examiner) | |||
| 15 | Assistant Enforcement Officer | Directorate of Enforcement, Department of Revenue | Group “B” | Up to 30 years |
| 16 | Sub Inspector | Central Bureau of Investigation | Group “B” | 20-30 years |
| 17 | Inspector Posts | Department of Post | Group “B” | 18-30 years |
| 18 | Inspector | Central Bureau of Narcotics | Group “B” | Not exceeding 30 years |
| 19 | Assistant | Other Ministries/ Departments/ Organizations | Group “B” | |
| 20 | Assistant/Superintendent | Other Ministries/ Departments/ Organizations | Group “B” | |
| 21 | Divisional Accountant | Offices under C&AG in SSC CGL 2021 | Group “B” | |
| 22 | Sub Inspector | National Investigation Agency (NIA) | Group “B” | Up to 30 years |
| 23 | Junior Statistical Officer | M/o Statistics & Programme Implementation. | Group “B” | Up to 32 years |
| 24 | Statistical Investigator Grade II | Registrar General of India | Group “B” | Not exceeding 30 years |
| 25 | Auditor | Offices under C&AG | Group “C” | 18-27 years |
| 26 | Auditor | Other Ministry/ Departments | Group “C” | |
| 27 | Auditor | Offices under CGDA | Group “C” | |
| 28 | Accountant | Offices under C&AG | Group “C” | |
| 29 | Accountant/ Junior Accountant | Other Ministry/ Departments | Group “C” | |
| 30 | Senior Secretariat Assistant/ Upper Division Clerks | Central Govt. Offices/ Ministries other than CSCS cadres. | Group “C” | |
| 31 | Tax Assistant | CBDT | Group “C” | |
| 32 | Tax Assistant | CBIC | Group “C” | |
| 33 | Sub-Inspector | Central Bureau of Narcotics | Group “C” | |
| 34 | Upper Division Clerks | Dte. Gen Border Road Organisation (MoD) (Post is only for male Candidates with higher physical and medical standards) | Group “C” |
SSC CGL Category Wise Age Relaxation
The following are the category wise age relaxation provided by the government-
| Category | No. of Years | |
| OBC | 3 years | |
| SC/ST | 5 years | |
| Physically Handicapped (PH) | 10 years | |
| PH + OBC | 13 years | |
| PH + SC/ST | 15 years |
SSC CGL 2023 Application Form
The following are the step by step examination form filling process for SSC CGL-
- Visit the official website of SSC by following this link https://ssc.nic.in/
- Now, click on the Apply button followed by selecting the CGL and SSC CGL 2023 application form
- After clicking on the apply button, you’ll be prompted to register using your email id
- After registration is complete, login to your account using your login credentials
- After logging in, click on the SSC CGL 2023 application form button, an application form will appear which you have to fill with correct details
- After filling the form, click on the Next button
- Now, upload all the documents mentioned below in the relevant fields followed by clicking on the Next button
- After uploading the documents, you’ll have to pay the application fee using a credit/debit card, Net Banking, UPI, etc.
Documents required for SSC CGL
The following are the documents required for SSC CGL-
- Aadhaar Card
- Class 10th and 12th mark sheet/passing certificate
- Scanned image of photograph
- Scanned image of the signature
SSC CGL 2023 Application Fee
The application fee for the SSC CGLentrance examination is as follows-
| Category | Application Fee |
| Application fee for the SSC entrance examination | Rs.100/- |
| Women candidates and candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), and Ex-servicemen (ESM) | No Fee required |
SSC CGL Post Details
The following are the SSC CGL post details-
| SSC CGL Post | Department/Ministry | Classification of Post |
| Assistant Audit Officer | Indian Audit & Accounts Department under C&AG | Group “B” Gazetted (Non-Ministerial) |
| Assistant Accounts Officer | Indian Audit & Accounts Department under C&AG | Group “B” Gazetted (Non-Ministerial) |
| Assistant Section Officer | Central Secretariat Service, Intelligence Bureau, Ministry of Railway, Ministry of External Affairs, AFHQ | Group “B” |
| Assistant | Other Ministries/ Departments/ Organizations | Group “B” |
| Inspector of Income Tax | CBDT | Group “C” |
| Inspector (Central Excise) | CBIC | Group “B” |
| Assistant Enforcement Officer | Directorate of Enforcement, Department of Revenue | Group “B” |
| Sub Inspector | Central Bureau of Investigation | Group “B” |
| Inspector | Central Bureau of Narcotics | Group “B” |
| Junior Statistical Officer | M/o Statistics & Programme Implementation | Group “B” |
| Statistical Investigator Grade-II | Registrar General of India | Group “B” |
| Auditor | Offices under C&AG, CGDA | Group “C” |
| Accountant/ Junior Accountant | Other Ministry/ Departments | Group “C” |
| Senior Secretariat Assistant/ Upper Division Clerks | Central Govt. Offices/ Ministries other than CSCS cadres | Group “C” |
| Tax Assistant | CBDT/ CBIC | Group “C” |
| Upper Division Clerks | Government Departments | Group “C” |
SSC CGL Examination Pattern
The following are the examination pattern for SSC CGL-
Tier-I Online Computer Exam
| S. No. | Section | No. of Questions | Max Marks |
| 1. | General Intelligence and Reasoning | 25 | 50 |
| 2. | General awareness | 25 | 50 |
| 3. | Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 50 |
| 4. | English Comprehension | 25 | 50 |
| Total | 100 | 200 |
Tier-II Online Computer Exam
| Name of Subject | Questions | Max Marks |
| Paper-I: Quantitative Ability | 100 | 200 |
| Paper-II: English Language and Comprehension | 200 | 200 |
| Paper-III: Statistics | 100 | 200 |
| Paper-IV: General Studies (Finance and Economics) | 100 | 200 |
Tier-III Skill Test/Practical Ability Exam
| Name of the Subject | Marks Allotted | Maximum Time Allotted |
| Descriptive Paper in English/Hindi (Writing of Essay, Precis, Letter, Application, etc.) | 100 marks | 1 hour or 60 minutes |
Tier-IV Data Entry Skill Test (DEST)/Computer Proficiency Test (CPT)
Tier-IV is a computer-based test in which the candidate has to take a skill test depending on the candidate’s selection. It is divided into two parts-
DEST- In this test, the candidate has to go through a computer typing test where he/she has to type 2000 words of content within 15 minutes on a computer
CPT- Computer Proficiency Test is a test where the candidate’s proficiency with the computer will be tested for handling spreadsheet, MS doc, etc.
SSC CGL Syllabus
The syllabus for SSC CGL is as follows-
General Reasoning
- Verbal Reasoning
- Syllogism
- Circular Seating Arrangement
- Linear Seating Arrangement
- Double Lineup
- Scheduling
- Input-Output
- Blood Relations
- Directions and Distances
- Ordering and Ranking
- Data Sufficiency
- Coding and Decoding
- Code Inequalities
General Knowledge
- Current Affairs
- Awards and Honours
- Books and Authors
- Sports
- Entertainment
- Obituaries
- Important Dates
- Scientific Research
Quantitative Aptitude
- Percentage
- Ratio and Percentage
- Data Interpretation
- Mensuration and Geometry
- Quadratic Equation
- Interest
- Problems of Ages
- Profit and Loss
- Number Series
- Speed, Distance and Time
- Time and Work
- Number System
- Data Sufficiency
English
- Reading Comprehension
- Grammar
- Vocabulary
- Verbal Ability
- Synonyms-Antonyms
- Active and Passive Voice
- Para Jumbles
- Fill in the Blanks
- Error Correction
Quantitative Ability
- Number System Problems
- Percentage
- Ratio & Proportion,
- Square roots,
- Averages
- Profit and Loss,
- Discount
- Time and distance,
- Time & Work,
- Basic algebraic identities of School Algebra
- Triangles, Polygons, Circles, Cylinders
- Bar graph, Histogram, Pie chart
English Language and Comprehension
- Spot the Error
- Synonyms /Antonyms
- Spelling, Idioms & Phrases
- One Word Substitution
- Improvement of sentences,
- The Active/ Passive voice of verbs,
- Conversion into Direct/ Indirect narration
- Shuffling of sentence parts in passages,
- Comprehension passage.
Statistics
- Data distribution, calculation, a diagrammatic representation of data
- Mean, Mode and Median
- Deviation, Dispersion
- Moments and relationships- skewness, kurtosis
- Co-relation, regression
- Probability- theories, distribution
- Sampling theory, index numbers, time series analysis
- Variance
General Studies (Finance and Economics)
- Finance-Fundamentals of Finance & Accounting
- Economics-Macro & Micro Economics, Growth & Development
- Market analysis- production, demand, supply,
- Indian Economy,
- Economic reforms,
- Money and banking,
- Role of Technology in reforming the Economic domain
SSC CGL 2023 Admit Card
the admit card for SSC CGL 2023 is not yet released, we will update the admit card status once the SSC releases the Admit card download date.
SSC CGL Result 2023
The result for SSC CGL is not yet released, we will update the result once the SSC releases the result for SSC CGL 2023.