The SSC CGL (Staff Selection Commission - Combined Graduate Level) exam is a national-level competitive examination conducted by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) in India. It is held annually to recruit candidates for various Group B and Group C posts in central government ministries, departments, and organizations.

Key Features of SSC CGL Exam

1. Exam Purpose

Recruitment for positions such as:

• Assistant Audit Officer (AAO)
• Inspector (Income Tax, Central Excise, etc.)
• Assistant Section Officer
• Sub-Inspector (CBI, NIA)
• Accountant/Junior Accountant
• Auditor
• Tax Assistant

2. Selection Process

The exam is conducted in 4 tiers:

Tier 1 - Objective Test (Computer-Based)

• Subjects: General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, and English Comprehension.
• Duration: 1 hour.

Tier 2 - Objective Tests (Computer-Based)

• Paper 1: Quantitative Aptitude & Reasoning (mandatory for all).
• Paper 2: English Language and Comprehension (mandatory for all).
• Paper 3: Statistics (for specific posts).
• Paper 4: Finance & Economics (for AAO posts).
• Duration: 2 hours for each paper.

Tier 3 - Descriptive Paper (Pen & Paper Mode)

• Essay, Precis, Letter Writing, etc.
• Duration: 1 hour.

Tier 4 - Skill Test/Computer Proficiency Test (CPT)/Document Verification

• Typing/Data Entry Speed Test (DEST) or CPT for specific posts.

3. Exam Mode

• Tiers 1 and 2: Online (Computer-Based).
• Tier 3: Offline (Pen and Paper).
• Tier 4: Skill Test/Document Verification.

4. Syllabus Highlights

• General Awareness: Current Affairs, History, Geography, Polity, Economy, etc.
• Quantitative Aptitude: Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Data Interpretation, etc.
• English Language: Grammar, Vocabulary, Comprehension, etc.
• Reasoning Ability: Logical and Analytical Reasoning, Coding-Decoding, Series, etc.

5. Application Process

• Applications are submitted online via the SSC official website (ssc.nic.in).
• The notification for the exam is generally released in April–May, and the exams are conducted in multiple phases throughout the year.

6. Salary and Benefits

• Posts are classified under Pay Levels 4–8 (approx. ₹25,500 to ₹1,51,100/month).
• Benefits include Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Medical Facilities, and Pension Schemes.