SSC CGL 2021-2022 - Overview

About SSC CGL

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 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.

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SSC CGL Exam

The SSC CGL Exam is conducted in both offline and online modes. It comprises four stages or tiers. Tier-I and Tier-II exams are shown in the online mode and tier-III and tier-IV offline.

SSC CGL Exam Important Information

Also Read: SSC CGL Exam 2021 Preparation Guide

SSC CGL 2021-22 Exam Dates

SSC CGL Eligibility

Though there are different criteria for each of the posts filled by the SSC CGL exam, the essential eligibility criteria for this exam are as follows.

Nationality/citizenship

The candidate must be an Indian citizen or of Indian origin or a subject of Nepal/Bhutan, or a Tibetan refugee.

Age limit

The candidate age is needed to be in between 18 and 32 years 

Educational qualification

The candidate should complete their graduation from a recognised university or institute.

Filling of SSC CGL Application Form

In order to apply and register candidature for the SSC CGL Exam, the candidates should follow the given steps.

Step 1: Go to Staff Selection Commission's official website.

Step 2: Select ‘New User? Register Now. 

Step 3: Fill the registration form.

Step 4: Log in to the registered account with the registration number generated during registration and the password set at the same time.

Step 5: Required details must be filled for the application form

Step 6: Upload the scanned documents, including the photograph and signature. 

Step 7: Carefully go through the form that you have filled before selecting the Final Submit button to submit it.

Step 8: The application fee of Rs 100 needs to be paid after this; the. The process can be either online or offline.  

Photograph and Signature Specifications

The format for photograph and signature should be in JPEG or JPEG format. The size required for the same is as follows:

Application Fee

A payment of Rs 100 has to be made as an application fee by candidates registering to take the SSC CGL exam. Online or offline methods using SBI challan or BHIM, UPI or internet banking, credit card or debit card. However, female candidates and those belonging to reserved categories such as Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), Persons with Disability (PwD), and Ex-Servicemen (ESM) are exempt from the application fee payment.  

How to fill SSC CGL Post Preference

When filling your SSC CGL Post Preference, you need to keep a few things in mind to help you in the long term. Let's take a look:

Position or Job Profile:

The SSC CGL allows you to apply to over 30 different types of jobs. This wide range of jobs gives you a lot of options to choose from. Each Ministry and department has its challenges and opportunities. So carefully select your preferences.

Location

The location of the job also is essential. The benefits of a posting in an urban area and a rural area differ greatly. If you are more career-oriented, urban postings may suit you better. On the other hand, if you like working in a more peaceful environment, rural posting may suit you better.

Salary 

The salary for each job varies. It also varies depending on the seniority, location, responsibilities etc. The other monetary and non-monetary benefits also differ. So check out the salary and benefits of each post before you apply. 

Interests

Even if other factors are in line, it may not give you job satisfaction if you are not interested in the job. To apply for a posting where you would enjoy working.

SSC CGL Recruitment Process

The steps involved in the recruitment process for the SSC CGL exam are as follows.

SSC CGL Syllabus

The syllabus for the various tiers for the SSC CGL exam is as follows.

Tier – I Syllabus

Tier-II Syllabus

SSC CGL Exam Pattern

SSC CGL has 4 phases which are: Tier- 1, Tier- 2, Tier- 3 and Tier- 4.

SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam Pattern

Note: Total Duration of Tier 1 Exam is 60 minutes

SSC CGL Tier 2 Exam Pattern

Paper I is Quantitative Aptitude, whereas Paper II is English. 

SSC CGL Tier 3 Exam Pattern

SSC CGL Tier 4 Exam Pattern

SSC CGL Exam Admit Card

Admit Cards for SSC CGL 2021-22 Tier-1 exam will be sent out about one week before the examination. The Admit Card's release will be released on a region-wise basis on the Commission's Regional websites. Admit cards should be downloaded for the SSC CGL examination from their respective region's website. Their details are needed to input such as Name, Exam, Registration Number, Date of Birth, City, etc. The SSC  CGL Tier-I examination 2021 was scheduled was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The new dates will be announced shortly. 

Details mentioned on the SSC CGL Exam Admit Card

Applicants Details:

• Name
• Roll No.
• Date of Birth
• Category
• Gender
• Photograph
• Signature

SSC CGL Exam Application Status

Follow the below steps for checking application status:

Step 1: visit SSC- www.ssc.nic.in (official website)

Step 2: Click on Admit Card

Step 3: Select and click on your Regional website link

Step 4: Click the Application status link

Step 5: Enter the Login credentials 

Step 6: Check SSC CGL Application status.

SSC CGL Admit Card - How to Download?

Follow the below steps for downloading SSC CGL admit card:

Step 1: Go to the SSC official website.

Step 2: Select the Admit Card 2021-22 link

Step 3: Select the SSC Regional or Sub- Regional website link

Step 4: Click the Admit Card 2021-22 link

Step 5: Enter the credentials to login

Step 6: Download the SSC CGL Admit Card

Step 7: Printout the picture for future references

SSC CGL Exam Cut Off For 2020 Tier 1

The SSC CGL 2020 Tier 1 exam was held from 13th-24th August 2021. The cut-off for Tier-1 is announced on 26th November 2021. The cut-off marks and the number of candidates getting qualified for Tier-II and Tier-III of the Examination are as follows:-

List-1: 

Candidates qualified in Tier-I for appearing in Tier-II [Paper-I, Paper-II and Paper-IV {General Studies (Finance & Accounts)}] and Tier-III

* In addition to the UR candidates shown above, 42-SC, 15-ST, 779-OBC, 503-EWS, 2-OH and 1-HH candidates qualifying at UR cut-off have been shown under their respective categories. 

List-2: 

Candidates qualified in Tier-I for appearing in Tier-II [Paper-I, Paper-II and Paper-III (Statistics)] and Tier-III

* In addition to the UR candidates shown above, 182-SC, 48-ST, 2119-OBC, 1183-EWS and 9-OH candidates qualifying at UR Cut-off have been shown under their respective categories.

Note: Only those candidates have been considered eligible for List-2 who have applied for the post of JSO in their online Application Forms.

List-3: 

Candidates qualified in Tier-I for appearing in Tier-II (Paper-I and Paper-II) and Tier-III

* In addition to the UR candidates shown above, 3275-SC, 1014-ST, 19684-OBC, 7446-EWS, 93-ESM, 138-OH, 10-HH, 67-VH and 4-Others PwD candidates qualifying at UR Cut-off have been shown under their respective categories. 

Steps for downloading the SSC CGL scorecard 2021 

Following the methods below, candidates can check their SSC CGL  results and download their Tier 1 2021 scorecards:

1. Go to the official website of SSC CGL https://ssc.nic.in/
2. Type your login details and password.
3. Fill in the captcha code that appears on the screen.
4. Log in by pressing the Login button.
5. Select the Result/Marks tab from the drop-down menu.
6. Choose an exam from the drop-down menu.
7. Click the Submit button.
8. Check out the SSC CGL scorecard and save it to your computer.

SSC CGL Exam Result 

The SSC CGL exam result is announced on the official website of the exam in the form of a merit list. It can be checked by each candidate by logging into her/her registered account. 

The SSC CGL 2020Tier 1 exam result is out you can download the list of the selected candidates for tier 2 & tier 3 from the direct download link given below:

  SSC CGL 2020-21 Tier-1 Results Direct Download Link 

Note: According to SSC CGL, once the result for tier 3 is announced, the marks of qualified/non-qualified applicants in the Tier-II Exam will be released on their official website and Tier-III's marks (Descriptive Paper).

SSC CGL Preparation

For preparing for the SSC CGL Exam, a strategic approach is needed for the students. Foremost, it is crucial to understand the requirements of the exam by following the exam syllabus. Developing a proper study plan by following preparation tips for different tiers of the SSC CGL Exam is crucial for students to excel in this exam. 

SSC CGL Vacancies 

The SSC CGL Exam vacancy list varies each year and is released by the SSC accordingly. The SSC CGL posts for which vacancies are usually released are as follows.

SSC CGL Group-B Posts

SSC CGL Group-C Posts