SSC CGL Mock Test 2020-21

About SSC CGL Exam

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) was established in 1975. It conducts exams like SSC CGL, SSC CHSL, SSC CPO, etc for recruitment of Officers in Group B & Group C.

The SSC CGL is the Combined Graduate Level conducted for filling up officer & assistant level posts in various ministries and departments of the Central Government.

SSC CGL Recruitment Exam is one of the most popular Government Recruitment Exams in the country as Lakhs of aspirants apply for this exam every year.

The various SSC CGL Jobs which a successful candidate can be posted to can be classified into 2 broad categories:

• Desk jobs: Appointed as Upper Division Clerks, Assistants, Auditors, Tax-Assistants, etc.
• Field jobs: Appointed as Inspectors (preventive officers, examiners, excise and income tax), CBI and narcotics officers, etc.

SSC CGL Notification & Important Dates

The SSC CGL 2020-21 Recruitment Notification is released on 29th December 2020. 

The SSC CGL 2019-20 Recruitment is currently going on. The notification was released in November 2019. The Tier 2 phase of SSC CGL 2019-20 has been concluded. 

Read the Complete SSC CGL Recruitment Notification Details here

SSC CGL Important Dates (2020-21 Recruitment)

SSC CGL Exam Pattern & Syllabus

The SSC CGL selection process has 4 stages

1. SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam
2. SSC CGL Tier 2 Exam
3. SSC CGL tier 3 Exam
4. SSC CGL Tier 4

SSC CGL Tier 1 is an online objective test of 100 marks. 

It contains 4 sections:

• General Intelligence Reasoning (25 Questions for 50 Marks)
• General Awareness (25 Questions for 50 Marks)
• Quantitative Aptitude (25 Questions for 50 Marks)
• English Comprehension (25 Questions for 50 Marks)

The SSC CGL Tier 2 Exam is an objective test for a total of 800 marks. 

• Quantitative Ability (100 Questions for 200 Marks)
• English Language Comprehension (200 Questions for 200 Marks)
• Statistics (100 Questions for 200 Marks)
• General Studies - Finance & Economics (100 Questions for 200 Marks)

In Tier-II, there is a negative marking of 0.25 for each wrong answer in paper II (English Language & Comprehension) of Tier-II and 0.50 for each wrong answer in Paper-I, Paper III and Paper IV of Tier II.

Papers I & II are compulsory for all those who qualify for the SSC CGL Tier-I examination. Papers III & IV are only for the candidates who have applied for special posts.

SSC CGL Syllabus: Tier 1

General Intelligence Reasoning- 

Semantic Analog,Symbolic/Number Analogy,Figural Analogy Semantic Classifications, Symbolic/Number Classification, Figural Classification, Semantic Series, Number Series, Figural Series, Problem Solving, Word Building,Coding/Decoding, Numerical/Symbolic Operations, Space Orientations, Venn Diagrams/ Drawing Inferences, Figural Pattern/ Indexing, Embedded Figures, Critical Thinking, Emotional/Social Intelligence.

General Awareness- 

History, Culture,Geography, Economic Scene, General Policy, Scientific Research

Quantitative Aptitude- 

Percentage, Ratio and Proportions, Average, Simple and Compound Interest, Profit and Loss, Mixture and Allegations, Time Distance and Work, Basic Algebra, Linear Equations, Geometry, Mensurations, Trigonometry, Heights and Distance, Bar/Pie Chart, Histogram/ Frequency Polygone 

English Comprehension- 

Candidates‟ ability to understand correct English, his/ her basic comprehension and writing ability, etc. would be tested.

SSC CGL Eligibility Criteria

1. The Age limit for SSC CGL is:

• Minimum: 18 years
• Maximum: 32 years

(The Minimum and Maximum Age limit given above is the overall limit. The actual Upper and lower age limit would vary for different posts, which have been given in the below table)

Also, age relaxations are provided for different categories as per government regulations. This is summarized as follows:-

2. Educational qualification to apply for SSC CGL 

• For All Posts (except the following) – Bachelor’s Degree from a recognised University.
• Compiler – You should have completed your graduation in Economics/Statistics/Mathematics as a compulsory or Elective subject.
• Statistical Investigator Grade-II – You should have a Bachelor’s Degree in any subject from a recognised University
• with at least 60% marks in Mathematics at 12th standard level
• OR
• Bachelor’s Degree in any subject with Statistics as one of the subjects at degree level.

SSC CGL Application Process

Prerequisites for Applying Online

• A valid email id & mobile number.
• Scanned image of candidate’s passport size photograph and signature
• ID proof (Aadhar, etc.), Educational certificates, etc.
• Bank Account details (for online payment).

Application Fees/ Intimation Charges

• For Women, SC, ST, PwD & ESM - Exempted
• For all other categories - ₹100/- only

Steps to Apply for SSC CGL Exam Online

• Step 1: Visit ssc.nic.in and click on “Apply” Tab.
• Step 2: Click on “CGL” Tab under
• Step 3: Complete Registration by entering the requested information like name, contact details, parents details, Date of Birth, etc.
• Step 4: Log-in by entering the OTP received on given contact details
• Step 5: Note down the Registration number and Password sent to your mobile number.
• Step 6: Fill all the personal, educational, work experience & any other details requested in the SSC CGL Online Application form.
• Step 7: Submit the SSC CGL Apply Online Form
• Step 8: Make the Payment - Online or Offline.

You can read the complete process for filling the online application form here

SSC CGL Vacancy

The Tentative vacancies released for the SSC CGL 2020-21 examination are: 6506 (Group ‘B’ Gazetted-250, Group ‘B’ Non-Gazetted-3513, Group ‘C’-2743).

The category-wise details of SSC CGL 2019-20 Vacancy are as follows:

To know more about SSC CGL Vacancy announced by ssc.nic.in, Check out our detailed SSC CGL Vacancy blog

SSC CGL Admit Card

The SSC CGL Admit is released for each stage of exam separately.

Candidates can download their admit cards from their respective regional website from where they have applied.

The direct links to all the regional websites for SSC are given below -:

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