SSC CGL recruitment lets candidates work in the most influential departments in the Indian government like the CBI, Income Tax, IB, External Affairs, CAG, Narcotics and others. This attracts a lot of candidates looking to work in these departments. Apart from this, the high salaries awarded in these posts are a huge attraction. The average salary of CGL posts range between Rs 25000 and Rs 150000. With more than 30 different post types in SSC CGL Recruitment Notification, it becomes very important for candidates to fill their SSC CGL post preference wisely.
In this blog will take you through the best way to fill your SSC CHL post preference and the factors you should consider while filling preferences. As complete details about each post is vital to choose your suitable SSC CGL Posts, here is an in-depth analysis of all SSC CGL Post Preference that you will come across while filling the form.
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SSC CGL Posts 2020
Follow the list below for all SSC CGL 2020 Posts, their code, groups and the department. Information about the group is an important point while filling SSC CHL preferences. In terms of grade, most candidates prefer grade A, followed by B, C and D as the last preference due to the better pay scale.
Group “A” Posts | Pay Band – II Rs.9300-34800 (Pre-Revised)
| Post Code | Post Name | Ministries/Dept./ Offices/ Cadre | Grade Pay | Age Limit |
| F | Assistant Audit Officer | Indian Audit & Accounts Department under CAG | 4800 | Not exceeding 30 years |
| $ | Assistant Accounts Officer | Indian Audit & Accounts Department under CAG | 4800 | Not exceeding 30 years |
Group “B” Posts | Pay Band – II Rs.9300-34800 (Pre-Revised)
| Post Code | Post Name | Ministries/Dept./ Offices/ Cadre | Grade Pay | Age Limit |
| A | Assistant Section Officer | Central Secretariat Service | 4600 | 20-30 years |
| C | Assistant Section Officer | Intelligence Bureau | 4600 | Not exceeding 30 years |
| D | Assistant Section Officer | Ministry of Railway | 4600 | 20-30 years |
| E | Assistant Section Officer | Ministry of External Affairs | 4600 | 20-30 years |
| G | Assistant Section Officer | AFHQ | 4600 | 20-30 years |
| H | Assistant | Other Ministries/ Departments/Organizations | 4600 | 18-30 years |
| > | Assistant | Other Ministries/ Departments/Organizations | 4600 | 20-30 years |
| < | Assistant Section Officer | Other Ministries/ Departments/Organizations | 4600 | Not exceeding 30 years |
| I | Assistant | Other Ministries/ Departments/Organizations | 4600 | Not exceeding 30 years |
| & | Assistant/ Superintendent | Other Ministries/ Departments/Organizations | 4600 | Not exceeding 30 years |
| J | Inspector of Income Tax | CBDT | 4600 | Not exceeding 30 years |
| K | Inspector, (Central Excise) | CBEC | 4600 | Not exceeding 30 years |
| L | Inspector (Preventive Officer) | CBEC | 4600 | Not exceeding 30 years |
| M | Inspector (Examiner) | CBEC | 4600 | Not exceeding 30 years |
| N | Assistant Enforcement Officer | Directorate of Enforcement, Department of Revenue | 4600 | Up to 30 years |
| O | Sub Inspector | Central Bureau of Investigation | 4600 | 20-30 years |
| P | Inspector Posts | Department of Post | 4600 | 18-30 years |
| Q | Divisional Accountant | Offices under CAG | 4200 | Not exceeding 30 years |
| S | Inspector | Central Bureau of Narcotics | 4600 | 18-27 years |
| % | Sub Inspector | National Investigation Agency (NIA) | 4200 | Up to 30 years |
Group “C” Posts | Pay Band – II Rs.9300-34800 (Pre-Revised)
| Post Code | Post Name | Ministries/Dept./ Offices/ Cadre | Grade Pay | Age Limit |
| R | Junior Statistical Office | M/o Statistics & Prog. Implementation | 4200 | Up to 32 years |
Group “D” Posts | Pay Band – II Rs.9300-34800 (pre-revised)
| Post Code | Post Name | Ministries/Dept./ Offices/ Cadre | Grade Pay | Age Limit |
| T | Auditor | Offices under C&AG | 2800 | 18-27 years |
| U | Auditor | Offices under CGDA | 2800 | 18-27 years |
| V | Auditor | Other Ministry/Departments | 2800 | 18-27 years |
| W | Accountant | Offices under C&AG | 2800 | 18-27 years |
| X | Accountant/ Junior Accountant | Other Ministry/Departments | 2800 | 18-27 years |
| Y | Senior Secretariat Assistant/ Upper Division Clerks | Central Govt. Offices/Ministries other than CSCS cadres | 2400 | 18-27 years |
| Z | Tax Assistant | CBDT | 2400 | 18-27 years |
| @ | Tax Assistant | CBEC | 2400 | 20-27 years |
| # | Sub Inspector | Central Bureau of Narcotics | 2400 | 18-27 years |
| Not specified | Upper Division Clerk | Dte. Gen Border Road Organisation (MoD) | 2400 | 18-27 years |
SSC CGL Posts and Salaries
Filling the post preference is an important step while candidates applying for SSC CGL. Although a lot of candidates are aware of popular posts like the Income Tax Inspector, Assistant Enforcement Officer, Assistant in CBI, etc. The salary of some lesser popular posts will make you reconsider your preferences.
Here is a list of most paying posts and ministries arranged in descending order for your convenience.
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| Salary Bracket | Group | Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Rs. 47,600– Rs.1,51,100 | A | Assistant Audit Officer, Assistant Accounts Officer |
| Rs. 44900 – Rs. 142400 | B | Inspector (Examiner) (CBEC), Income Tax Inspector (CBDT), Assistant in Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Inspector (Central Excise) (CBEC), Inspector (Preventive Officer) (CBEC), Assistant Enforcement Officer (AEO), Assistant (Central Vigilance Commission) Assistant in AFHQ, Assistant in Ministry of Railway, Assistant in Intelligence Bureau Assistant, Section Officer (CSS), Assistant in Serious Fraud Investigation Officer (SFIO), Sub Inspectors (CBI), Assistant (Other Ministries), Divisional Accountant (CAG), Inspector (Narcotics), Assistant (Other Ministries), Inspector (Department of Post) |
| Rs.9300- Rs. 34,800 | B | Statistical INvestigator |
| Rs. 35,400– Rs.1,12,400 | B | Sub Inspector in the National Investigation Agency (NIA) |
| Rs.9300 – Rs. 34,800 | C | Sub-Inspector (Central Bureau of Narcotics) |
| Rs. 29200 – Rs.92300 | C | Auditor (C&AG) Auditor (CGDA) |
How to Select SSC CGL Post Preference 2020?
SSC CGL post preference allows candidates to apply for a total of 33 posts. Considering the following points before filling post preferences.
- Posting Location / Vacancies
- Ministry / Area of Work
- Salary and Benefits
- Comfort zone
Let’s discuss them in detail.
Work Place
- The place of work after the posting can vary from rural area, sub-urban, urban to Metropolitan. If you want to get posted in an urban area or in the capital, then you should give high priority to posts like a court clerk.
- The postal assistants can be placed from the post office in a rural area to a departmental office in the big city.
Area of Work / Ministry
- The area you want to work is an important factor. If you wish to work in a particular department of Government offices, then you are required to prioritize the job profiles accordingly.
- If you are interested in working in the departments like Intelligence Bureau or Central Bureau of Investigation, no wonder these will be your first preferences. Other closely related departments can be your subsequent choices.
- If you are interested in working with the environment of railways or post then these can be your first preferences.
Salary:-
- The salary is an important factor in prioritizing job profiles. The salary for different posts is different.
- The proper detailed analysis of the amount you will get in hand, grade pay, incentives, perks, and benefits is a must.
- The Assistant Audit Officer and Assistant Accounts Officer posts are of higher salary but your qualification might not be relevant for the post. So if salary is your first priority make sure you give preference to the post where there are no specially required degree/skill is mentioned on the notification.
Personal Preference
- There can be some personal preferences for a particular job profile.
- It totally depends on the aspirant to the aspirant that in which type of work-culture, environment he/she wants to work and accordingly should fill the preferences.
SSC CGL Post Preferences (Male and Female)
Based on the factors discussed above and giving and edge to salary and work environment, here is an ideal SSC CGL post preference for both male and female candidates. We at Oliveboard take gender equality very seriously and the preference mentioned below are only indicative. These are also based on historic post preferences given by candidates.
| Post Name | SSC CGL Post Preferences (Male) | SSC CGL Post Preferences (Female) |
| Assistant Audit Officer | 1 | 3 |
| Assistant Accounts Officer | 2 | 5 |
| Inspector (Examiner) (CBEC) | 3 | 10 |
| Income Tax Inspector (CBDT) | 4 | 11 |
| Assistant in Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) | 5 | 6 |
| Inspector (Central Excise) (CBEC) | 6 | 9 |
| Inspector (Preventive Officer) (CBEC) | 7 | 23 |
| Assistant Enforcement Officer (AEO) | 8 | 17 |
| Assistant (Central Vigilance Commission) | 9 | 20 |
| Assistant in AFHQ | 10 | 26 |
| Assistant in Ministry of Railway | 11 | 16 |
| Assistant in Intelligence Bureau | 12 | 19 |
| Assistant Section Officer (CSS) | 13 | 8 |
| Assistant in Serious Fraud Investigation Officer (SFIO) | 14 | 29 |
| Sub Inspectors (CBI) | 15 | 28 |
| Assistant (Other Ministries) | 16 | 21 |
| Divisional Accountant (CAG) | 17 | 12 |
| Inspector (Narcotics) | 18 | 27 |
| Assistant (Other Ministries) | 19 | 22 |
| Sub Inspector in National investigation Agency (NIA) | 20 | 31 |
| Statistical Investigator | 21 | 18 |
| Inspector (Department of Post) | 22 | 13 |
| Sub-Inspector (Central Bureau of Narcotics) | 23 | 30 |
| Auditor (C&AG) | 24 | 4 |
| Auditor (CGDA) | 25 | 24 |
| Auditor (CGA) | 26 | 25 |
| Tax Assistant (CBEC) | 27 | 1 |
| Tax Assistant (CBDT) | 28 | 2 |
| Accountant/ Junior Accountant (Offices under C&AG) | 29 | 7 |
| Accountant/ Junior Accountant (CGA & others) | 30 | 14 |
| Senior Secretariat Assistant | 31 | 15 |
| Compiler (Registrar General of India) | 32 | 32 |
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SSC CGL Important Dates
SSC CGL important dates are listed here and will be updated as notified by SSC.
| Events | Tentative Dates |
|---|---|
| SSC CGL Notification Date | 21st December 2020 |
| Online Form submission Start | 21st December 2020 |
| Last Date to Submit Application | 25th January 2021 |
| Last Date to Submit Online Fee | 25th January 2021 |
| Last Date to Submit Offline Fee | 28th January 2021 |
| SSC CGL 2020 Exam Date: Tier 1 | 29th May to 07th June 2021 |
| SSC CGL Tier-1 Answer Key Date | June 2021 |
| SSC CGL Tier 1 Result Date | July/August 2021 |
| SSC CGL 2020 Exam Date: Tier 2 | To be Notified Later |
| SSC CGL Tier 2 Answer Key Date | To Be Notified Later |
| SSC CGL Tier 2 Result Date | To Be Notified Later |
| SSC CGL 2020 Exam Date: Tier 3 | To be Notified Later |
| SSC CGL Tier 3 Result Date | To be Notified Later |
| SSC CGL 2020 Exam Date: Tier 4 | To be Notified Later |
| SSC CGL Final Result Date | To be Notified Later |
This was all from us in this blog, SSC CHL Post Preference. We hope the information provided above will help in filling up post preferences. Stay tuned with Oliveboard for more such updates.
SSC CGL Post Preference FAQs
Candidates applying for SSC CGL Post of Inspector Or Sub Inspector in (Central Excise/ Examiner/ Preventive Officer) Or CBN must meet the Physical Fitness Standards as prescribed in the official SSC CGL notification.
The best posts to get recruited to under the SSC CGL exam are as follows:
1. Income Tax Inspector.
2. Assistant Section Officer.
3. Central Excise Inspector.
4. Assistant Audit Officer.
5. Public Finance
6. Assistant Enforcement Officer.
We have covered the definitive guide on How to fill the Application for SSC CGL according to top Posts available in our blog SSC CGL Post Preference – What are your best choices?
The highest salary post in SSC CGL is for Assistant Audit Officer (AAO)
The total number of vacancies for the total posts under the SSC CGL examination is approximately 4500 in number. The final selection for the post allotment is made on the basis of the marks obtained in all the tiers. The minimum SSC CGL grade pay is INR 2400 while the maximum is INR 4800.
Some of the best post in SSC CGL for female are:-
1. Assistant in IB / AFHQ / CVC / Railways / CSS / Other ministries or departments
2. Inspector in CBDT / CBEC / Assistant Enforcement Officer / Preventive Officer
3. Assistant in Ministry of External Affairs
4. Divisional Accountants
5. Inspector of Posts
There is physical examination for some of the posts of SSC (CGL) exam. So candidates need to be careful while filling their SSC CGL preferences.
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