Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level (SSC CGL) exam recruits Group B and Group C officers into Central Ministries, CBDT, CBIC, Intelligence Bureau, and Audit departments.
Age: 18 to 32 years (post-wise). Qualification: Bachelor's Degree in any stream. Relaxations: OBC 3 yrs, SC/ST 5 yrs, PwD 10 yrs.
Tier-I: 100 Objective Questions (200 Marks) in 60 Minutes (Negative marking 0.50 per wrong answer). Tier-II: Paper-I (Session 1: Math + Reasoning + English + GA + Computer; Session 2: Data Entry Speed Test).
General Intelligence & Reasoning (50 Marks), General Awareness (50 Marks), Quantitative Aptitude (50 Marks), English Comprehension (50 Marks). Tier-II Mathematical Abilities, Reasoning, English Language, General Awareness, and Computer Knowledge.
1. Focus heavily on speed arithmetic formulas and Vedic math shortcuts. 2. Master English grammar rules (Subject-Verb agreement, Prepositions, Idioms). 3. Take daily full-length mock tests on CBT simulators. 4. Practice typing speed for 27+ WPM required in DEST.
Yes, candidates must score minimum qualifying marks in the Computer Knowledge module, but higher standards apply for CPT posts.
No, interviews were abolished for Group B and Group C posts in central government.
