SSC CGL
SSC CGL 2018-19
Staff Selection Commission or SSC as popularly called, is one of the major recruiting organizations in the government sector. SSC releases its recruitment notification each year where it announces the vacancies under different posts. SSC CGL is one such major recruitment that SSC announces almost every year. It is considered as one of the biggest examinations that is conducted by SSC to recruit eligible graduates to various posts in the departments and ministries of Central Government. SSC released its notification in the year 2018 but the examination got stalled due to some reasons. It has therefore released the exam dates for the exam to be conducted now. This year SSC CGL exam is expected to be conducted from 4th - 19th June 2019.
SSC CGL 2018-19 Exam Highlights
- Why SSC CGL: Recruitment at multiple levels in government ministries and department is done through the SSC CGL Exam.
- Who Can Apply: Graduates from any recognized university can apply for SSC CGL Exam.
- How SSC CGL Exam is conducted: Exam is conducted in 4 phases namely Tier I: Preliminary Exam; Tier II: Mains Exam; Tier III: Descriptive Test and Tier IV: Computer Proficiency Test/ Skill Test.
- How to Apply: Registration for SSC CGL Exams is done through online mode.
SSC CGL Exam Notification
Staff Selection Commission (SSC) was expected to conduct the "Tier-I" of Combined Graduate Level (SSC CGL) Examination, 2018 from 25th July 2018 to 20th August 2018, however, SSC CGL Tier-I exam was postponed due to some circumstances. Now SSC has announced SSC CGL Tier-I exam dates. SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam will be conducted from 4th June 2019 to 19th June 2019. SSC CGL Tier-I candidates will be selected based on their choices of different categories of posts in various Ministries/ Departments/ Organizations. Subject to administrative/public exigencies, final selection through the SSC CGL Examination to specific categories of posts would be according to the confirmed number of vacancies from the concerned Indenting Ministries/ Department/Office/Cadres before declaration of results. This is a Graduate Level Exam and is a golden chance for all the graduates to acquire a Government job and is thus one of the most sought-after exams among graduate students in our country.
SSC CGL 2018-19 Vacancy
SSC had announced more than 9000 vacancies in the year 2017. SSC is likely to announce a similar number of vacancies or even higher vacancies for SSC CGL 2018-19. The total number of vacancies for SSC CGL 2018-19 will be updated soon as SSC has not revealed the actual number of total vacancies in the latest official notification. Candidates need to give their best for whichever post they have applied. SSC usually releases a good number of vacancies in its recruitment notification every year.
SSC CGL 2018-19 Exam Pattern
The online exam of SSC CGL 2018-19 will consist of Questions from Reasoning Ability, Quantitative Aptitude, and English Language. The tests except for the Test of English Language will be available bilingually, i.e. English and Hindi. To be able to prepare in the best possible way, candidates should have complete information related to the exam. Take a good look at the SSC CGL Exam pattern before you start your preparation.
The Examination will be conducted in four tiers as indicated below:
| Stages | Events |
|---|---|
| Tier -I | Computer Based Examination |
| Tier -II | Computer Based Examination |
| Tier -III | Pen and Paper Mode (Descriptive paper) |
| Tier-IV | Computer Proficiency Test/ Skill Test (wherever applicable)/ Document Verification |
Scheme of Tier-I Examination:
The first phase or Tier - I of SSC CGL examination consists of four sections/subjects, that are assigned equal marks and contain equal number of questions which need to be solved in a composite time of 60 minutes. There are no sectional timings and therefore you need not to worry regarding the timings but need to focus on the number of attempts and accuracy. The details are as follows:
| Conducting Body | Subject | Maximum Marks | Marks | Time allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tier -I | General Intelligence and Reasoning | 25 | 50 | 60 Minutes (Total) For VH/ OH (afflicted with Cerebral Palsy/ deformity in writing hand- Pl. See para- 5.10 of Notice): 80 Minutes |
| General Awareness | 25 | 50 | ||
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 50 | ||
| English Comprehension | 25 | 50 |
Scheme of Tier-II Examinations:
SSC CGL Tier II will also be a computer based online test. The Tier - II of SSC CGL Exam will consist of four papers where all the papers are not mandatory for all the candidates. A candidate will have to attempt the papers according to the posts applied by him / her. SSC CGL Tier II is expected to be conducted from 11th - 13th September. For each section there will be a time duration of 2 hours available to all the candidates. Tier II will open the way for the next stage in the SSC CGL Exam.
| Conducting Body | Subject | Number of Questions | Maximum Marks | Time Allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tier -I | Paper-I: Quantitative Ability | 100 | 200 | 120 Minutes (for each Paper) For VH/ OH (afflicted with Cerebral Palsy/ deformity in writing hand- Pl. See para- 5.10 of Notice):160 Minutes |
| Paper-II: English Language and Comprehension | 200 | 200 | ||
| Paper-III: Statistics | 100 | 200 | ||
| Paper-IV: General Studies (Finance and Economics) | 100 | 200 |
Scheme of Tier-III Examination:
After SSC CGL Tier II, the next steo will be appearing for the Tier - III of SSC CGL Exam is conducted in the pen & paper mode. The format of this exam is descriptive with 100 marks alloted to it and 60 minutes time duration. The candidates will be expected to write a letter/essay/ precis accordingly based on the proper format.
| Conducting Body | Mode of Examination | Scheme of Examination | Maximum Marks | Time Allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tier III | Pen and Paper mode | Descriptive Paper in English or Hindi (Writing of Essay/ Precis/Letter/ Application etc.) | 100 | 60 Minutes For VH/ OH (afflicted with Cerebral Palsy/ deformity in writing hand- Pl. |
SSC CGL Marking Scheme
Every examination follows a particular marking scheme, where it assigns marks to any section and also contain a system of negative marking as described below:
SSC CGL Exam Tier I Marking Scheme
While attempting any test, it is extremely important to keep track of the number of attempts and the accuracy, as the Tier - I of SSC CGL exam will also consist of negative marking . The complete marking scheme in SSC CGL Tier I is as follows:
SSC CGL Exam Tier I
| SSC CGL Tier | Sections | Marking Scheme | Negative Marking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 | General Intelligence and Reasoning General Awareness/ General knowledge Quantitative Aptitude English Comprehension |
Each question carries 1 mark | -0.50 for each wrong answer |
SSC CGL Exam Tier II Marking Scheme
SSC CGL's Tier II contains varied marking and negative marking in all the four papers. The scheme of marking is as follows:
SSC CGL Exam Tier II Marking scheme
| SSC CGL Tier | Sections | Subjects | Marking Scheme | Negative Marking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tier 2 | Paper 1 | Quantitative Ability | Each question carries 2 marks | -0.50 for each wrong answer |
| Paper 2 | English Language and Comprehension | Each question carries 2 marks | -0.50 for each wrong answe | |
| Paper 3 | Statistics | Each question carries 2 marks | -0.50 for each wrong answer | |
| Paper 4 | General Studies (Finance and Economics) | Each question carries 1 mark | -0.25 for each wrong answer |
SSC CGL Exam Tier III Marking Scheme
The Tier -III of SSC CGL is a simple exam with one descriptive paper. The descriptive paper will be in English / Hindi. It has a qualifying percentage without any negative marking as indicated in the following table :
SSC CGL Exam Tier III
| SSC CGL Tier | Sections | Marking Scheme |
|---|---|---|
| Tier 3 | Essay, Application, Passage Writing | Minimum qualifying marks 33% |
SSC CGL Exam Tier IV Marking Scheme
The SSC CGL Tier IV will be given by selected candidates in whichever post it will be applicable, where certain candidates will be tested for their skills with computer typing on various softwares. This test will apply to only some of the posts mentioned in the official notification of SSC CGL Recruitment 2019.
SSC CGL Exam Tier IV
| SSC CGL Tier | Sections | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Tier 4 | Data Entry Skill Test (DEST)/Computer Proficiency Test (CPT) (whichever applicable) | Qualifying in nature |
SSC CGL 2018-19 Syllabus
The Preliminary exam (Tier I) of SSC CGL 2018-19 will be of 60 minutes duration, having four major subjects. These subjects are Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning Ability, General Studies, and English Language. The SSC CGL 2018-19 Tier 1 Exam will have a total of 100 questions from these four sections - Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning Ability, General Studies, and English language. Please note that there is 'no sectional cut-off' and the overall score will be considered for selection. Know in detail about the topics/chapters which are covered under these subjects for each tier of SSC CGL 2018-19 exams:
SSC CGL Syllabus- Tier I
SSC CGL Tier I contains four sections for which the detailed syllabus has been given in the following table:
The detailed subject wise syllabus for SSC CGL Exam is given below:
English Language
- Fill in the Blanks
- Idioms & Phrases
- Jumbled sentences (ordering)
- One word substitution
- Synonyms
- Antonyms
- Spellings/Detecting Mis-spelt words
- Common errors
- Sentence improvement
- Passage
- Cloze test
General Intelligence and Reasoning
- Series (number, figurative)
- similarities and differences
- analogy
- space visualization
- spatial orientation
- problem solving
- analysis
- judgement
- decision making
- visual memory
- discrimination
- observation
- Direction sense test
- Blood relations
- arithmetical reasoning and figural classification
- Arithmetic number series
- non-verbal series
- coding and decoding
- Statement conclusion
- syllogism
- Semantic Analogy
- Symbolic/Number Analogy
- Figural Analogy
- Ranking test
- Semantic Classification
- Symbolic/Number Classification
- Figural Classification
- Input-Output questions
- Problem Solving
- Word Building
- Seating arrangement
- Operations
- symbolic Operations
- Dies
- Clock
- Calendar
- Trends
- Space Orientation
- Space Visualization
- Venn Diagrams
- Drawing inferences
- folding & un-folding of Punched hole/pattern
- Figural Pattern – folding and completion
- Indexing
- Address matching
- Date & city matching
- Classification of centre codes/roll numbers
- Small & Capital letters/numbers coding, decoding and classification
- Embedded Figures
- Critical thinking
- Emotional Intelligence
- Social Intelligence etc
Quantitative Aptitude
- Percentages
- Ratio & Proportion
- Square and cube roots
- Surds and indices
- Lcm and hcf
- Averages
- Age problems
- Simple interest and Compound Interest
- Profit and Loss, Discount
- Partnership
- Mixture and Alligation
- Time and distance
- Time & Work
- Boat and Streams
- Pipes and Cisterns
- Numbers
- Algebra
- Geometry
- Trigonometry
- Heights and Distances
- Divisions and Remainders
- decimals
- fractions and relationships between numbers
- Graphs of Linear Equations
- Triangles (centres, congruence, similarity)
- In circles and circum-circle, Triangle
- Quadrilaterals
- Regular Polygons
- Circle
- Right Prism
- Right Circular Cone
- Right Circular Cylinder
- Sphere
- Hemispheres
- Rectangular Parallelepiped
- Regular Right Pyramid with triangular or square base
- Trigonometric ratio
- Degree and Radian Measures
- Circle and its chords
- tangents
- angles subtended by chords of a circle
- common tangents to two or more circles
- Standard Identities
- Complementary angles
- Heights and Distances
- Histogram
- Frequency polygon
- Bar diagram & Pie chart
General Awareness
- current events
- India and its neighbouring countries
- History
- Geography
- Economic Scene
- Culture
- General Policy & Scientific Research are asked
- Scientific research includes physics
- chemistry and Biology
- Current affairs (Last 6 months)
SSC CGL Syllabus: Tier II
The candidates who will qualify Tier 1 will have to prepare themselves for Tier 2.To prepare in the best way the candidates should take note of the SSC CGL Tier 2 syllabus. Refer to the table below to note down the syllabus:
SSC CGL Syllabus: Tier II
SSC CGL Tier II also contains four papers, where all of these are not mandatory for each candidate. As mentioned above, it depends on the choice of post of every candidate that which paper he / she is supposed to write. The table below gives all the required details of the syllabus of SSC CGL Tier II.
The detailed subject wise syllabus for SSC CGL Exam is given below:
Quantitative Ability
- Percentages
- Ratio & Proportion
- Square and cube roots
- Surds and indices
- Lcm and hcf, Averages
- Age problems
- Simple interest and Compound Interest
- Profit and Loss
- Discount
- Partnership
- Mixture and Alligation
- Time and distance
- Time & Work
- Boat and Streams
- Pipes and Cisterns
- Numbers
- Algebra
- Geometry
- Trigonometry
- Heights and Distances
- Divisions and Remainders
- decimals
- fractions and relationships between numbers
- Graphs of Linear Equations
- Triangles (centres, congruence, similarity)
- In circles and circum-circle
- Triangle
- Quadrilaterals
- Regular Polygons
- Circle
- Right Prism
- Right Circular Cone
- Right Circular Cylinder
- Sphere
- Hemispheres
- Rectangular Parallelepiped
- Regular Right Pyramid with triangular or square base
- Trigonometric ratio
- Degree and Radian Measures
- Circle and its chords
- tangents
- angles subtended by chords of a circle
- common tangents to two or more circles
- Standard Identities
- Complementary angles
- Heights and Distances
- Histogram
- Frequency polygon
- Bar diagram & Pie chart
English Language & Comprehension
- Fill in the Blanks
- Idioms & Phrases, Jumbled sentences (ordering)
- One word substitution
- Synonyms
- Antonyms
- Spellings/Detecting Mis-spelt words
- Common errors
- sentence improvement
- Passage
- Cloze test
- Active & Passive
Statistics
- Collection Classification and Presentation of Statistical Data
- Measures of Central Tendency
- Measures of Dispersion-Common measures dispersion Moments
- Skewness and Kurtosis
- Correlation and Regression
- Probability Theory
- Random Variable and Probability Distributions
- Sampling Theory
- Statistical Inference
- Analysis of Variance
- Index Numbers
General Studies (Finance and Economics)
- Finance and Accounts
- Economics and Governance
SSC CGL Syllabus: Tier III
SSC CGL Tier 3 will consist of a Descriptive test where the candidates will have to show their writing skills. Refer to the table below for more details:
SSC CGL Syllabus: Tier III
The SSC CGL Tier III follows a different pattern and tests the writing skills of a candidate. There is a fixed format assigned to the Tier III which requires you to be good in writing based on the below-mentioned syllabus that you will have to prepare :
The detailed subject wise syllabus for SSC CGL Exam is given below:
Written Descriptive English Test
- Precis Writing
- Essay
- Formal Letter
- Informal Letter
- Application
- Passage Writing
SSC CGL Syllabus: Tier IV
SSC CGL Tier 4 is a Skill Test which will be applicable to only certain posts. Note the details of the test from the test given below:
SSC CGL Syllabus- Tier IV
SSC CGL Syllabus- Tier IV
As the Tier IV of SSC CGL is not mandatory for everyone, therefore the knowledge of the syllabus is not required by everyone who is filling the form. After you check if you need to appear at this stage, you should start practising to improve the below-mentioned skills.
Sections
- Data Entry Skill Test/ Computer Proficiency Test
Syllabus
- DEST test requires 8000 key depressions per hour whereas CPT test requires computer knowledge.
SSC CGL 2018-19 Eligibility Criteria
SSC CGL 2018-19 being conducted by the Staff Selection Commission is an All India Entrance Exam . To appear in SSC CGL 2018-2019 Exam, one needs to be a Graduate (in any discipline). However, for few posts the graduation requirement is specific. The eligible 'Age Limit' also varies across various posts.
Eligibility Criteria : Educational Criteria
All the candidates need to follow a certain specified educational criteria to ensure their eligibility for the SSC CGL Exam 2018-19. You candidature will be cancelled if you fail to follow this criteria.
| SSC CGL Post | Educational Qualification |
|---|---|
| Assistant Audit Officer | Bachelor’s Degree in any subject from a recognized University OR Desirable Qualification: CA/CS/MBA/Cost & Management Accountant/ Masters in Commerce/ Masters in Business Studies |
| Junior Statistical Officer | Bachelor’s Degree from any recognized University with minimum 60% in Mathematics in Class 12th OR Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline with Statistics as one of the subjects in graduation |
| All Other Posts | Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized University or equivalent |
Age limit will be reckoned as on 1st August, 2018 (As per 2017-18 SSC Notification):
There is different age criteria for different posts under the SSC CGL notification as indicated below:
| Age limit | Year |
|---|---|
| For Post for which age limit is 20-27 years | He/ she must have been born not earlier than 02.08.1991 and not later than 01.08.1998 |
| For Post for which age limit is 18-27 years | He/ she must have been born not earlier than 02.08.1991 and not later than 01.08.2000 |
| For Post for which age limit is 20-30 years | He/ she must have been born not earlier than 02.08.1988 and not later than 01.08.1998 |
| For Post for which age limit is up to 30 years | He/ she must have been born not earlier than 02.08.1988 and not later than 01.08.2000 |
| For Post for which age limit is up to 32 years | He/ she must have been born not earlier than 02.08.1986 and not later than 01.08.2000 |
Age-relaxation
SSC provides a relaxation in the upper age limit of the candidates belonging to some of the categories. The period of relaxation will vary for each of the mentioned categories. Complete details of the relaxation in the age criteria for SSC CGL 2018-19 Examination wil be as explained in the table given below:
| Category | Age-relaxation permissible beyond upper age limit |
|---|---|
| SC/ ST | 5 years |
| OBC | 3 years |
| PwD | 10 years |
| PwD+OBC | 13 years |
| PwD+SC/ ST | 15 years |
| Ex-Servicemen (ExS) | 3 years after deduction of the military service rendered from the actual age as on the closing date. |
| For Group “B” posts Central Govt. Civilian Employees who have rendered not less than 3 years regular and continuous service as on Closing date for receipt of application | 5 years |
| Central Govt. Civilian Employees (SC/ ST) who have rendered not less than 3 years regular and continuous service as on closing date for receipt of application | 10 years |
| For Group “C” posts Central Govt. Civilian Employees who have rendered not less than 3 years regular and continuous service as on Closing date for receipt of application | Up to 40 years of age |
| Central Govt. Civilian Employees (SC/ ST) who have rendered not less than 3 years Regular and continuous service as on closing date for receipt of application | Up to 45 years of age |
| Candidates who had ordinarily been domiciled in the State of Jammu & Kashmir during the period from 1st January 1980 to 31st December 1989 | 5 years |
| Widows/ Divorced Women/ Women judicially separated and who are not remarried | Up to 35 years of age |
| Widows/ Divorced Women/ Women judicially separated and who are not remarried (SC/ ST) | Up to 40 years of age |
| Defence Personnel disabled in operation during hostilities with any foreign country or in a disturbed area and released as a consequence thereof | 3 years |
| Defence Personnel disabled in operation during hostilities with any foreign country or in a disturbed area and released as a consequence thereof (SC/ ST) | 8 years |
| Service Clerks in the last year of their colour service in the Armed Forces | Up to 45 years of age |
| Service Clerks in the last year of their colour service in the Armed Forces (SC/ ST) | Up to 50 years of age |
| Retrenched census employees of the Office of Registrar General of India (They will be considered only for offices under RGI in their order of merit and subject to availability of vacancies) | 3 years plus length of service rendered by them in connection with census, before retrenchment, and weightage of past service. |
SSC CGL 2018-19 Exam Dates
Tier 1 Exam of SSC CGL 2018-19 will be held from 4th June 2019 to 19th June 2019.
SSC CGL 2018-19 Exam Dates
| Name of Examination | Date of Advt. | Closing Date | Date of Exam |
|---|---|---|---|
| Combined Graduate Level Exam,2018 (Tier-I) | 05.05.2018 | 04.06.2018 | 04.06.2019 to 19.06.2019 |
| Combined Graduate Level Examination – 2018 (Tier-II) | - | - | 11.09.2019 to 13.09.2019 |
| Combined Graduate Level Exam,2018 (Tier-III) | - | - | 29.12.2019 (MORNING) Sunday |
| SSC CGL Tier- 4 Exam Computer Skill Test / Skill Test | - | - | To be notified later |
| Combined Graduate Level Exam,2019 (Tier-I) | 31.10.2019 | 28.11.2019 | To be notified later |
SSC CGL 2018-19 Admit Card
The 'centre, venue address, date and time' for both online Preliminary and online Mains examinations and Interview shall be intimated in the respective 'Call Letter'. An eligible candidate should download his/her call letter from the authorized website by entering his/ her details i.e. Registration Number and Password/Date of Birth. No hard copy of the call letter/ information handout etc. will be sent by post/ courier.
SSC CGL 2018-19 Previous Year Cut-Off
Before you start your preparation you need to get an idea about the last year exam scenario. This will help you in planning for your SSC CGL exam preparation in a strategic way. Having the previous year exam cut-offs with you makes it very easy to judge the level of the exam and the pattern of the complete examination process. SS CGL is an extremely sought-after examination and thus the competition will also be good enough. Therefore, it will be extremely useful that you have as much information handy with you as possible. Check the previous year cut-offs below:
SSC CGL Cut-Off 2018 for Tier I
List-I: Candidates qualified in Tier-I for appearing in Tier-II (Paper-I, Paper-II, Paper-IV (General Studies (Finance & Accounts) and Tier-III
| Category | Initial cut-off | Revised cut-off |
|---|---|---|
| SC | 129 | 125.5 |
| ST | 123 | 119 |
| OBC | 140.5 | 135.5 |
| OH | 113.5 | 111.5 |
| HH | 79 | 75 |
| UR | 152.5 | 148 |
List-II: Candidates qualified in Tier-I for appearing in Tier-II (Paper-I, Paper- II, Paper -III (Statistics) & Tier III
| Category | Initial cut-off | Revised cut-off |
|---|---|---|
| SC | 127.5 | 123.5 |
| ST | 117 | 114.5 |
| OBC | 140 | 135.5 |
| OH | 104.5 | 102 |
| HH | 62 | 61 |
| VR | 116 | 116 |
List – III: Candidates qualified in Tier-I for appearing in Tier-II (Paper-I & Paper-II & Tier III)
| Category | Initial cut-off | Revised cut-off |
|---|---|---|
| SC | 103 | 98 |
| ST | 93 | 88.5 |
| OBC | 115 | 110 |
| Ex- S | 73.5 | 69 |
| OH | 87 | 84.5 |
| HH | 40 | 38 |
Previous Year's SSC CGL Cut-Off for Tier I: Cut off marks (Out of 200)
| Category | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 114 | 80.25 | 77 | 77 | 64 |
| ST | 103 | 74.25 | 69.5 | 69 | 62 |
| OBC | 125.5 | 89.5 | 82 | 85 | 70 |
| Ex-S | 92 | 67.75 | 62 | 25 | 25 |
| OH | 97 | 69 | 68.75 | 67 | 60 |
| HH | 20 | 20 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| VH | 68 | 51 | 40 | 61 | 25 |
| GEN | 137 | 102.25 | 96.5 | 102 | 82 |
SSC CGL Cut-Off for Tier-I + Tier-II: Cut-off marks (out of 600)
| Category | Interview Posts | Non-Interview posts | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | ||
| SC | 373 | 365.5 | 359.25 | 284 | 345 | 331.5 | 334 | 251 | |
| ST | 359.25 | 349.75 | 345.75 | 282 | 327.5 | 308.5 | 314 | 242 | |
| OBC | 411 | 398.75 | 395.75 | 319 | 387 | 365 | 368.5 | 281.5 | |
| Ex-S | 358 | 361 | 345 | 308 | 255 | 288 | 226 | 211 | |
| OH | 344.75 | 340 | 345 | 274 | 323.5 | 307 | 305.75 | 227 | |
| HH | 253 | 231 | 228 | 191 | 210.5 | 182 | 201.5 | 123 | |
| VH | 332 | 359 | 315.25 | 261 | 259 | 307 | 300.25 | 225 | |
| Un- reserved | 430.75 | 426 | 424.5 | 349 | 410.25 | 397.25 | 401 | 313 | |
SSC CGL 2018-2019 Preparation Strategy
SSC CGL 2018-2019 requires systematic planning and a well-drafted preparation strategy. While preparing for SSC CGL 2018-2019, you need to keep in mind the latest exam pattern and also need to go through the SSC CGL syllabus thoroughly. Going through the syllabus helps in forming a complete and properly divided preparation plan. You should know how much time and attention needs to be given to a particular subject and include it in the plan accordingly. Making a good strategy should be the first & foremost priority whenever you plan to start your preparation for any examination. SSC CGL being a much awaited notification and preferred by many, needs extra attention when it comes to cracking the exam. You should gather complete information of not only the syllabus, but the exam pattern and other necessary information to beat such competition. While you prepare you should not neglect one important part and that is practicing online mock tests. This forms the most important part of your preparation for any exam.
Read, SSC CGL preparation tips by toppers, to know what strategy did the toppers of SSC CGL adopt to crack the exam.
SSC CGL 2018-19 Free Mock Tests
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SSC CGL 2018-19 Salary
SSC CGL being one of the most sough-after & awaited jobs, rewards its employees generously. The postings under SSC are done in various ministries and government departments which pay their employess based on various pay scales as depicted in the following table :
| Age group | Name of post | Department / Ministries | Class Fiction | Grade pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20-27 years | Tax Assistant | CBEC | Group “C” | 2400 |
| 20-30 years | Assistant Section officer | Central Secretariat Service | Group “B” | 4600 |
| Assistant Section officer | Ministry of Railway | Group “B” | 4600 | |
| Assistant Section officer | Ministry of External Affairs | Group “B” | 4600 | |
| Assistant Section officer | AFHQ | Group “B” | 4600 | |
| Assistant | Other Ministries / Dept. / Org. | Group “B” | 4600 | |
| Sub Inspector | Central Bureau of Investigation | Group “B” | 4600 | |
| Not Exceeding 30 years | Inspector, (Central Excise) | CBEC | Group “B” | 4600 |
| Inspector | Central Bureau of Narcotics | Group “B” | 4600 | |
| Assistant | Other ministries / Dept. / Org. | Group “B” | 4200 | |
| Inspector (Preventive officer) | CBEC | Group “B” | 4600 | |
| Inspector (Examiner) | CBEC | Group “B” | 4600 | |
| Assistant Audit Officer | Indian Audit & Accounts Department Under CAG | Group B Gazetted (Non-Ministerial) | 4800 | |
| Assistant Audit Officer | Indian Audit & Accounts Department under CAG | Group B Gazetted (Non-Ministerial) | 4800 | |
| Assistant Section Officer | Intelligence Bureau | Group “B” | 4600 | |
| Assistant Section Officer | Other Ministries / Departments/ Organisations. | Group “B” | 4600 | |
| Assistant / Superintendent | Other Ministries / Departments/ Organisations | Group “B” | 4200 | |
| Inspector of Income Tax | CBDT | Group “C” | 4600 | |
| Divisional Accountant | Officer under CAG | Group “B” | 4200 | |
| Up to 30 years | Assistant Enforcement Officer | Directorate of Enforcement, Department of Revenue | Group “B” | 4600 |
| Sub Inspector | National Investigation Agency (NIA) | Group “B” | 4200 | |
| Up to 32 years | Junior Statistical Officer | M/O statistics & Prog. Implementation | Group “B” | 4200 |
| 18-27 years | Auditor | Officer under C&AG | Group “C” | 2800 |
| Auditor | Officer Under CGDA | Group “C” | 2800 | |
| Auditor | Other Ministries/Dept. | Group “C” | 2800 | |
| Accountant | Officer under C&AG | Group “C” | 2800 | |
| Accountant / Junior Accountant | Other Ministry/ Dept. | Group “C” | 2800 | |
| Senior Secretariat Assistant / Upper Division clerks | Central Govt. offices Ministries other than CSCS cadres | Group “C” | 2400 | |
| Tax Assistant | CBDT | Group “C” | 2400 | |
| Sub-Inspector | Central Bureau of Narcotics | Group “C” | 2400 | |
| Upper Division Clerk (UDC) | Dte. General Border Road Organisation (MoD) Only For Male Candidates |
Group “C” | 2400 | |
| 18-30 years | Inspector Posts | Department of Post. | Group “B” | 4600 |
| Assistant | Other ministries / Dept. / Org. | Group “B” | 4600 |
SSC CGL Additional Information
SSC CGL Center of Examination
SSC assigns various exam centres in different cities to conduct the SSC CGL online examination smoothly. SSC reserves the right to add / cancel any exam centre and no request from any candidate to change the centre will be entertained.
| S. No. | Examination Centres & Centre Code | SSC Region and States/ UTs under the jurisdiction of the Region | Address of the Regional Offices/ Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Agra(3001), Allahabad(3003), Bareilly(3005), Gorakhpur(3007) , Kanpur(3009), Lucknow(3010), Meerut(3011), Varanasi(3013), Bhagalpur(3201), Muzaffarpur(3205), Patna(3206) | Central Region (CR)/ Bihar and Uttar Pradesh | Regional Director (CR), Staff Selection Commission, 21-23, Lowther Road, Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh-211002. (http://www.ssc-cr.org) |
| 2 | Gangtok(4001), Ranchi(4205), Barasat(4402), Berhampore (WB)(4403), Chinsurah (4405), Jalpaiguri(4408), Kolkata(4410), Malda(4412), Midnapur(4413), Siliguri(4415), Berhampore(Odisha) (4602), Bhubaneshwar(4604), Cuttack(4605), Keonjhargarh(4606), Sambalpur(4609), Port Blair (4802) | Eastern Region (ER)/ Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Jharkhand, Odisha, Sikkim and West Bengal | Regional Director (ER), Staff Selection Commission, 1st MSO Building,(8th Floor), 234/4, Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Road, Kolkata, West Bengal-700020 (www.sscer.org) |
| 3 | Bangalore(9001), Dharwar(9004), Gulbarga(9005), Mangalore(9008), Mysore(9009), Kochi(9204), Kozhikode(Calicut)(9206), Thiruvananthapuram(9211), Thrissur(9212) | Karnataka, Kerala Region (KKR)/ Lakshadweep, Karnataka and Kerala | Regional Director (KKR), Staff Selection Commission, 1st Floor, “E” Wing, Kendriya Sadan, Koramangala, Bengaluru, Karnataka-560034 (www.ssckkr.kar.nic.in) |
| 4 | Bhopal(6001), Chindwara(6003), Guna(6004), Gwalior(6005), Indore(6006), Jabalpur(6007), Khandwa(6009), Ratlam(6011), Satna(6014), Sagar(6015), Ambikapur(6201), Bilaspur(6202) Jagdalpur(6203), Raipur(6204), Durg(6205) | Madhya Pradesh Sub-Region (MPR)/ Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh | Dy. Director (MPR), Staff Selection Commission, J-5, Anupam Nagar, Raipur, Chhattisgarh-492007 (www.sscmpr.org) |
| 5 | Itanagar(5001), Dibrugarh(5102), Guwahati(Dispur)(5105), | North Eastern Region (NER)/ | Regional Director (NER), |
SSC CGL 2018-19 Books
A good preparation majorly depends on the quality of study material and therefore you should make sure that you study from the right books and gain right knowledge. Books will prove their worth in the preparation process and will be helpful in referring to any information you want. Go for the best books available for SSC CGL 2018-19 Examination and crack the exam.
| SSC CGL Subjects | Useful Books for SSC CGL | SSC CGL Exam Book’s Author |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | Quicker Mathematics | BSC Publications |
| Quantitative Aptitude | RS Agarwal | |
| Class Notes | SS Bharti | |
| General Science | Lucent General Science | Lucent Publication |
| General Knowledge | Arihant Publication | |
| General Science | Kiran Publications | |
| Reasoning | A modern approach to verbal & Non-verbal reasoning | R.S. Agarwal |
| Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning | S.Chand | |
| Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning | Arihant Publication | |
| Static GK/ Current Affairs | Lucent G.K. | Lucent |
| Pratiyogita Darpan | SQ Sachdeva Mahendra Jain | |
| English Comprehension | English Comprehension | Wren & Martin |
| Word Power Made Easy | Norman Lewis | |
| Paramount | Paramount Publication |
SSC CGL Application Fee
The candidates are required to submit the application fee once he / she fills all the required details in the application form. Without the submission of application fee, the SSC CGL 2018-19 application process will not be considered complete. Women are exempted from SSC CGL application fee along with some other categories. Check details below:
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| Unreserved/OBC | Rs. 100 |
| Women/SC/ST/Ex-serviceman | Exempted from payment of fee. |
How to Apply for SSC CGL
Candidates can fill the form in online mode.
- Candidates need to register on SSC website. During the registration process user needs to enter his/her e-mail ID, phone number and password.
- A registration number will be generated.
- Login to SSC website using your Registration details like email ID, mobile number and password.
- Fill your personal details and educational details in SSC CGL application form.
- Upload scanned photograph and signature as per the specifications in JPG/JPEG format.
- After filling the application form, 'submit' the application fee using net banking, debit card or e-challan of SBI Bank.
