SSC CGL Fundamentals
What is SSC CGL?
SSC CGL (Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level) is one of India's largest central government recruitment exams. It recruits for Group B and Group C posts across various central government ministries and departments.
Eligibility and Posts
ELIGIBILITY:
Education: bachelor's degree in any discipline from recognized university
Age: 18-32 (varies by post)
Group B: up to 30 years
Group C: 18-27 years
Age relaxation: +3 years OBC | +5 years SC/ST | +10 years PwD
TOP POSTS:
Assistant Section Officer (ASO): MEA, Intelligence Bureau, Railways, MEA
Inspector (Income Tax): field work, surveys, assessments
Inspector (Central Excise): GST department
Inspector (Preventive Officer): customs
Sub-Inspector (CBI): investigation work
Junior Statistical Officer: statistics ministry
Auditor: AG offices, CGDA, CAG
Accountant: various ministries
JOB PROFILE:
Office-based work: files, noting and drafting, correspondence
Field work (for Inspector posts): raids, surveys, investigations
All posts: central government pay scale + allowances
PAY SCALE (approximately):
Group B Gazetted: Rs.9,300-34,800 + Grade Pay 4,800 (7th CPC revised)
Group B Non-Gazetted: Rs.9,300-34,800 + Grade Pay 4,200-4,600
Actual take-home: Rs.40,000-70,000 depending on posting and post
Exam Calendar (typical)
NOTIFICATION: September-October
APPLICATION: October-November
TIER 1 EXAM: December-January
TIER 1 RESULT: March-April
TIER 2 EXAM: June-July
TIER 2 RESULT: October-November
DOCUMENT VERIFICATION: December onwards
JOINING: 1-2 years after notification
NOTE: SSC timelines frequently delayed — always check ssc.nic.in for official dates
Study Resources
•SSC official website (ssc.nic.in) — official notifications, syllabus, previous papers
•Testbook / Adda247 — online mock test platforms with SSC focus
•GradeUp (Gradeup) — SSC quizzes and daily current affairs
•YouTube: SSC Adda / Mahendras — free video lectures for all sections
