Your Ultimate Guide to SSC Exam: Check Eligibility, Syllabus and Exam Pattern

The SSC CGL entrance exam is one of the most popular government competitive exams conducted by the Staff Selection Commission. The exam is taken to recruit suitable candidates in the Group B and C posts of various offices and departments. SSC CGL 2021 Exam is a golden opportunity for all graduate candidates planning to foray into the government sector. 

Working in a government job comes with complete financial stability as the public sector remains relatively unaffected by the financial crises in other job markets. Candidates who desire to get decent posts offered through SSC CGL must go through the entire article to know more about eligibility, pattern, and much more.

Minimum Eligibility for SSC CGL 

Age Limit: Candidates applying for the SSC CGL must be aged between 18 years and 32 years of age (as of August 1, 2021).

Education: Candidates applying must have completed their degree from any renowned Institution/ University.

For detailed and post-wise SSC CGL Eligibility Criteria 2021 check here.

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What is the pattern of examination?

SSC CGL exam is taken in four tiers; the first two tiers of the exam are taken in an online mode while SSC CGL tier-III is an offline exam. SSC CGL Tier-IV is a computer proficiency test/data entry skill test (if applicable)/document verification.

Key highlights of SSC CGL 2021: Tier-I

A total of 100 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) of 200 marks are asked in the SSC CGL tier-I exam. Candidates are given 60 minutes (one hour) to complete the paper. For every correct option, candidates will get one mark while 0.50 marks will be deducted for every wrong answer.

Marking Scheme and Pattern of SSC CGL 2021 Tier-II

A total of four papers are asked in the SSC CGL Tier-II exam and each paper consists of MCQs. The time limit given to complete the paper is 120 minutes (two hours). 

• Tier 2 consists of four papers including Paper I, II, III, IV out of which paper I & II are mandatory for all posts.
• Paper III is given by the candidates applying for Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) posts only.
• Candidates applying for the Assistant Audit Officer/ Assistant Accounts Officer post are supposed to give the Paper IV exam.

Paper Pattern for SSC CGL Tier 3 Exam

The Tier 3 paper is descriptive in nature and must be answered either in Hindi or in English. Further details concerning the same are provided below:

Paper Pattern for SSC CGL Tier-IV

The SSC CGL Tier 4 exam pattern differs based on the posts and the DEST and CPT examine candidates based on their abilities. 

SSC CGL Document Verification (DV)

Document verification is a vital part of SSC CGL exam and candidates appearing for the exam are supposed to present (original and photocopy) documents for verification on or before the prescribed date. Candidates unable to produce the documents within time will be disqualified.

SSC CGL 2021 Syllabus

SSC CGL syllabus varies from exam stage to stage. Tier 1 and 2 are taken in an online mode and candidates need to prepare different subjects. While the Tier 3 exam is descriptive in nature and needs to be answered in English or Hindi language. The list of the subjects asked in the Tier 1 section includes General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, English Comprehension, General Intelligence, and Reasoning. The detailed syllabus for SSC CGL can be found on the official website of SSC. 

SSC is involved in recruiting the most suitable candidates at multiple levels in various ministries and Central Government departments, including their subordinate offices. Every year, the commission takes SSC CGL which is given by many graduates across the country to have an aspiring career.  Candidates preparing for the SSC CGL exam must begin with their exam preparations in an organized way and refer to the latest exam pattern and syllabus. For self-study, candidates can refer to Prepp.in to enhance exam preparation.

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