Now wait is over, the most awaited and prestigious Exam's - SSC CGL 2018 notification has been released by SSC (Staff Selection Commission). Do not wait for the last moment, Fill the form early and focus on the preparation part. This post will resolve all your queries related to SSC CGL like what are the posts, exam pattern etc.
Important Dates:
| SSC CGL 2018-19 Exam Dates | |
| SSC CGL 2018 Notification Date | 5th May 2018 |
| Last Date to apply for SSC CGL 2018 | 4th June 2018 |
| SSC CGL Tier-I 2018 Exam Date | 25.07.2018 to 20.08.2018 (CBE) |
| SSC CGL Tier-II 2018 Exam Date | To be notified later |
| SSC CGL Tier- III 2018 Exam Date | To be notified later (Descriptive) |
| SSC CGL Tier-IV 2018 Exam Date | To be notified later |
☛ What are the posts available under this recruitment project for freshers?
The post which will be available in this recruitment project are given below:-
☛ How many vacancies are there?
Tentative vacancies will be intimated in due course. The number of vacancies will be determined at the time of Document Verification i.e. about one month before the declaration of the final results.
The post which will be available in this recruitment project are given below:-
| Group Of Posts | Post Name | Ministries/ Department/Offices?Cadre | Grade Pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | Assistant Audit Officer | Indian Audit & Account Dpt. Under CAG | 4800 |
| Assistant Accounts Officer | 4800 | ||
| B | Assistant Section Officer | Central Secretariat Service | 4600 |
| Assistant Section Officer | Intelligence Bureau | 4600 | |
| Assistant Section Officer | Ministry Of Railway | 4600 | |
| Assistant Section Officer | Ministry Of External Affairs | 4600 | |
| Assistant Section Officer | AFHQ | 4600 | |
| Assistant | Other Ministries/ Dpt./ Organisations | 4600 | |
| Assistant | Other Ministries/ Dpt./ Organisations | 4600 | |
| Assistant Section Officer | Other Ministries/ Dpt./ Organisations | 4600 | |
| Assistant | Other Ministries/ Dpt./ Organisations | 4200 | |
| Assistant/ Superintendent | Other Ministries/ Dpt./ Organisations | 4200 | |
| Inspector Of Income Tax | CBDT | 4600 | |
| Inspector (Central Excise) | CBEC | 4600 | |
| Inspector (Preventive Officer) | CBEC | 4600 | |
| Inspector (Examiner) | CBEC | 4600 | |
| Asst. Enforcement Officer | Dpt. Of Enforcement, Dpt. Of Revenue | 4600 | |
| Sub Inspector | Central Bureau of Investigation | 4600 | |
| Inspector Posts | Department Of Post | 4600 | |
| Divisional Accountant | Offices under CAG | 4200 | |
| Inspector | Central Bureau of Narcotics | 4600 | |
| Sub Inspector | National Investigation Agency (NIA) | 4200 | |
| C | Junior Statistical Officer | M/O Statistical & Prog. Implementation | 4200 |
| D | Auditor | Offices under C&AG | 2800 |
| Auditor | Offices under CGDA | 2800 | |
| Auditor | Other Ministry/ Departments | 2800 | |
| Accountant | Offices under C&AG | 2800 | |
| Accountant/ Junior Accountant | Other Ministry/ Departments | 2800 | |
| Senior Secretariat Assistant/ UDC | Central Govt. Offices/ Ministries other than CSCS cadres | 2400 | |
| Tax Assistant | CBDT | 2400 | |
| Tax Assistant | CBEC | 2400 | |
| Sub-Inspector | Central Bureau Of Narcotics | 2400 | |
| Upper Division Clerk (UDC) | Dte. General Border Road Organisation (MoD) Only For Male Candidates | 2400 |
Tentative vacancies will be intimated in due course. The number of vacancies will be determined at the time of Document Verification i.e. about one month before the declaration of the final results.
☛ Will the exam be conducted online or offline (OMR Based)?
Written Exam will be conducted in online mode. Only Tier-III, descriptive paper will be in "pen and paper"mode.
☛ What is the Structure of Examination?
Written Exam will be conducted in online mode. Only Tier-III, descriptive paper will be in "pen and paper"mode.
☛ What is the Structure of Examination?
| Tier | Type | Mode | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier-I | Objective Multiple Choice | Computer Based (online) | 200 |
| Tier-II | Objective Multiple Choice | Computer Based (online) | 400 / 600 |
| Tier-III | Descriptive Paper in English/Hindi | Pen and Paper mode | 100 |
| Tier-IV | Skill Test/Computer Proficiency Test | Wherever Applicable | Qualifying in nature |
Some important points about SSC CGL Exam 2018 are given below:-
- Normalization: Marks scored by candidates in Tier-I and Tier-II examinations, if conducted in multiple shifts, will be normalized and such normalized scores will be treated as final and will be used for qualifying the candidates to next stage of examination and to determine final merit.
- SSC CGL 2017 Tier 1 and Tier 2 exam will be conducted in online mode.
- The time duration of Tier-1 will be 60 minutes.
- Tier II will remain same.
- Tier-3 will be a descriptive paper of 100 marks within 60 minutes in pen and paper mode.
- No Sectional Cut off.
SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam Pattern
This is CBE (computer based examination). There are 4 sections in the Tier 1 exam of SSC CGL 2018, with 100 questions which account for a total of 200 marks. The subject-wise details are given below:
| Section | Subject | No of Questions | Max Marks | Exam Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Intelligence and Reasoning | 25 | 50 | 60 minutes |
| 2 |
25
| 50 | ||
| 3 |
25
| 50 | ||
| 4 | English Comprehension | 25 | 50 | |
| Total | 100 | 200 |
- There is a negative marking of 0.5 marks in all sections.
- The duration of exam is 80 minutes for candidates who are visually handicapped.
This is CBE (computer based examination). There are 4 sections in the Tier 2 exam of SSC CGL 2018, with 100 questions which account for a total of 200 marks. The subject-wise details are given below:
| Paper | Subject | No of Questions | Max Marks | Exam Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Quantitative Abilities | 100 | 200 | 2 Hours |
| 2 | English Language and Comprehension | 200 | 200 | 2 Hours |
| 3 | Statistics | 100 | 200 | 2 Hours |
| 4 | General Studies (Finance & Economics) | 100 | 200 | 2 Hours |
Note:
- Paper-1 and Paper-2 are compulsory for all posts
- Paper-3 is only for the post of “Statistical Investigator Gr. II” & “Compiler”
- Paper-4 is only for the post of “Assistant Audit Officer”
- Giving a wrong answer to a question will lead to a penalty of 0.5 marks in Paper-1,3,4 and 0.25 marks in Paper-2.
- Questions in Paper-I will be of 10th standard level, Paper-2 of 10+2 level and Paper-3 & 4 of graduation level.
- The computer will be provided by the Commission at the Centre/venue notified for the purpose. Candidates shall not be allowed to bring their own Keyboard.
- The exam duration is 2 Hours and 40 Minutes for candidates who are visually handicapped.
SSC CGL Tier 3 Exam Pattern
This is a (DES)descriptive exam and is conducted offline. Candidates need to write Essay/Letter/Application/Precis. This is to test the written skills of the candidates in English/Hindi. The best way to prepare for the same is to read lots of articles from various newspapers. Focus on the Intro. and conclusion of the Essay. Apart from this, you need to be well aware of the pattern of Letter and Application.
Important Points:
- The time duration is 60 minutes and carries 100 marks.
- The exam duration is 80 minutes for candidates who are visually handicapped or suffer from cerebral palsy.
SSC CGL Tier 4 Exam Pattern
The Tier 4 of SSC CGL Exam 2018 comprises DEST/CPT. These are required for certain government posts.
1. DEST (Data Entry Speed Test):
For the post of Tax Assistant (Central Excise and Income Tax).
Any Candidate who takes CPT does not require to appear for DEST as the part 1 of CPT (Typing) will be considered for DEST evaluation.
Requirement: 8000 key depression per hour, that is 2000 key depression per 15 minutes.
Relaxation: VH Candidates will be allowed 20 minutes.
For the post of Tax Assistant (Central Excise and Income Tax).
Any Candidate who takes CPT does not require to appear for DEST as the part 1 of CPT (Typing) will be considered for DEST evaluation.
Requirement: 8000 key depression per hour, that is 2000 key depression per 15 minutes.
Relaxation: VH Candidates will be allowed 20 minutes.
2. CPT (Computer Proficiency Test):
- CSS(Assistant),
- MEA(Assistant),
- Inspector (Central Excise) [CBEC]
- Inspector (Preventive officer)[CBEC]
- Inspector (Examiner)[CBEC]
The Commission will provide the Computer for the test. The Skill test in Computer Proficiency is a qualifying test only. It will consist of three Modules in the following manner:
(I) Word Processing Test: 2000 Key Depressions
(II) Test in spread Sheets on Microsoft Excel: 15 Minutes
(III) Test in PowerPoint (Microsoft Power Point): 15 Minutes
After the test of Module-I is over, the candidate will have to write in his/her own handwriting one paragraph of about 50-60 words from the Data Entry passage given to him/her on a separate sheet, then only the candidate will be given the exercise sheet of Module-II.
The candidate has to prepare spreadsheet as per the given exercise in 15 minutes and then save it with the filename as prescribed in the exercise sheet. Printout of the saved files should be taken thereafter.
After the test of Module II is over, the candidate will be given the exercise sheet of Module III (PowerPoint) which has to be completed in 15 minutes. The candidate has to prepare presentation slides as per the exercise given and then save it as instructed above as well as print the same.
(I) Word Processing Test: 2000 Key Depressions
(II) Test in spread Sheets on Microsoft Excel: 15 Minutes
(III) Test in PowerPoint (Microsoft Power Point): 15 Minutes
After the test of Module-I is over, the candidate will have to write in his/her own handwriting one paragraph of about 50-60 words from the Data Entry passage given to him/her on a separate sheet, then only the candidate will be given the exercise sheet of Module-II.
The candidate has to prepare spreadsheet as per the given exercise in 15 minutes and then save it with the filename as prescribed in the exercise sheet. Printout of the saved files should be taken thereafter.
After the test of Module II is over, the candidate will be given the exercise sheet of Module III (PowerPoint) which has to be completed in 15 minutes. The candidate has to prepare presentation slides as per the exercise given and then save it as instructed above as well as print the same.
Minimum Age: 18 years
Maximum Age: 32 years
☛ What is the application Fee?
There will be negative marking of 0.50 for each wrong answer in Tier-I. In respect of Tier-II, the negative marking system 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.
Candidates (excepting Female/SC/ST/Physically Handicapped/ Ex-Servicemen candidates who are exempted from payment of fee) are required to pay a fee of Rs. 100/-
Last date for submission of applications: 4th June, 2018 till 18.00 Hours.
“Pay by Cash” Mode option will be deactivated at 23.59 hours of
☛ Is there a criterion for negative marking?Last date for submission of applications: 4th June, 2018 till 18.00 Hours.
“Pay by Cash” Mode option will be deactivated at 23.59 hours of
There will be negative marking of 0.50 for each wrong answer in Tier-I. In respect of Tier-II, the negative marking system 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.
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