Staff Selection Commission

Combined Graduate Level Examination

The Staff Selection Commission is conducting The Combined Graduate Level Examination, every year.

Posts included in the Scheme of the Examination are divided into two Groups-A & B based on Grade pay. Names of Posts,

Classification, Pay Band and Grade Pay, etc. included in the Groups for this examination are:
GROUP : A
Assistant (CSS):
 Assistant in other Central Govt. Ministries/Departments/CVC etc

 Inspector of Posts

 Inspector, Central Excise/Preventive Officer/Examiner

 Sub Inspectors

 Inspector of Income Tax

 Assistant Enforcement Officer

 Divisional Accountant

 Statistical Investigator [Link]

GROUP : B
 CAG Offices

 Auditors

 Junior Accountant/ Accountant

 UDC

 Tax Assistant

 Compiler
The Pattern of the Examination will be conducted in three tiers as indicated below:
Tier -I - Written Examination (Objective Multiple Choice Type)
Tier -II - Written Examination (Objective Multiple Choice Type)
Tier -III - Personality Test /Interview/Computer Proficiency Test or Skill Test (wherever applicable).

Posts Tier I Examination Tier II Examination Interv

 Assistant Inspector (Central Excise)

A. General Intelligence + Reasoning - 50
marks I. Arithmetical Abilities : 200 marks (100
 Inspector (Income Tax) Questions)
Duration: 2 hours
B. [Link]- 50marks
 Inspector (Preventive Officer) For VH: 2hours 40 minutes where eligible.
C. Numerical Aptitude– 50 marks II. English Language & Comprehension: 200
 Inspector (Examiner) 100
D. English Comprehension-5 0 marks marks. Mark
 Assistant Enforcement Officer
Total Marks : 400
Total Marks : 200
 Sub-Inspector (CBI)
Duration : 2 hours
Duration: 02 hours
 Divisional Accountant For VH: 2 hours 20 minutes wherever eligible.
For VH: 2 hours 20 minutes
 Inspector of Posts

-do-
 Auditor, Accountant, UDCs and Tax -do- -do
 Assistant

Paper-I & II as above

400 marks 100
 Statistical Investigator Grade-II -do-
Paper-II Statistics mark
200 marks

 Compiler -do- -do- No

NOTE: There will be negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer in Tier I and Tier II Examination. Candidates are,

therefore, advised to keep this in mind while answering the questions.

9 (A). Combined Graduate Level (Tier-I) Examination: Tier –I of the Combined Graduate level Examination would be common for

all categories of posts. Scheme of Tier-I Examination for all candidates including Visually Handicapped candidates with visual

disability of forty percent and above and opting for availing the assistance of scribe.

Combined Graduate Level (Tier-I) Examination: Tier –I of the Combined Graduate level Examination would be common for all

categories of posts .

Scheme of Tier-I Examination for all candidates including Visually Handicapped candidates with visual disability of forty percent

and above and opting for availing the assistance of scribe.

Part Subject Max. Marks/Questions Total Duration/Timing for General candidates
A. General Intelligence & Reasoning 50
B. General Awareness 50
C Numerical Aptitude 50 2 Hours

D English Comprehension 50

NOTE: If and wherever necessary, the examination may be held in 2 (two) or more batches.

Questions will be of Objective Multiple Type Choice. The questions will be set both in Hindi and English in respect of Parts A, B and C.
Scheme of Tier-II Written Examination (Tier-II):
Paper No. Subject / Paper Max. Marks Number of Questions Duration & Timings for Ge
I Arithmetical Ability 200 200 2 Hours
II English Language & Comprehension 200 200 2 Hours
III Statistics 200 200 2 Hours

NOTE-I : Paper-I & II are compulsory for all the categories of posts. Paper-III is compulsory only for those candidates who apply to be

considered for the posts of Statistical Investigators [Link] & Compiler.

NOTE-II : OMR Type of Answer Sheets will be supplied by the Commission to candidates for recording their answers to Multiple Choice

Objective Type Questions. Candidates are advised to read the following instructions very carefully, in their own interest.

i) Part A of OMR Answer Sheet to be filled in Ball Point Pen only.

ii) Part B of OMR Answer Sheet should be filled in HB pencil only, as per instructions given in OMR Answer Sheet.

iii) Candidate should write and code his/her name, Roll Number, Ticket Number, Name of the Examination as mentioned in Admission
Certificate, Date of birth and Test Form Number fully and correctly in the relevant places in OMR Answer Sheet. Answer Sheet not

bearing candidates Name, Roll Number, Ticket Number and signature will not be evaluated and "Zero" marks will be awarded to them.

The Commission prime-facie considers absence of such details/coding as attempt to commit malpractice in the examination or to

impersonate. Candidates are advised to follow these instructions meticulously and also duly and fully coded in the appropriate places.
 NOTE-III : Tier-I examination will be used to screen the candidates for appearing in Tier-II examination for various papers which will be

specifically required for different groups of posts. However, marks of such screened candidates in Tier-I will be taken into account for final

ranking of candidates for selecting them for the interview/skill test and also final selection.

PERSONALITY TEST/INTERVIEW:

 For posts in Group-A, the Personality Test/ interview will carry a maximum of 100 marks.

NOTE-I : The interview will be held at the Commission‘s Regional /Sub Regional Offices of the Commission or at any other place as

decided by the Commission.

NOTE- II : SC/ST candidates called for interview will be paid TA as per Govt. Orders. However, no TA is payable to any candidate for

appearing in the written examination.

NOTE- III : Canvassing in any form will disqualify the candidate.

Age Limit:
Category of posts

Inspector of Income Tax/ Inspector (Central Excise) / Inspector (Preventive Officer)/ Inspector (Examiner)/ Inspector of Posts/ Assistant Enforcemen
Accountant/ Auditors/ UDCs /Tax Assistants/ Junior Accountant & Accountant

Statistical Investigator [Link]

Assistant/Sub Inspector in CBI

Qualification:

(i) Compiler : Bachelor‟s Degree with Economics or Statistics or Mathematics as compulsory or Elective subject from any recognized

University.
(ii) Statistical Investigator Grade – II : Bachelors Degree with Statistics as one of the main subjects.

OR

Bachelors Degree with Mathematics (with Statistics as a papers studied in one year/two years/all three year as the case may be) as one of

the main subjects.

OR

Bachelors Degree with Economics (with Statistics as a paper studied in one year/two years/all the three years as the case may be) as one

of the main subjects.

OR

Bachelors Degree with Commerce (with Statistics as a paper studied in one year/two years/all the three years as the case may be) as one

of the main subjects.

(iii) All other Posts: Bachelors Degree (Graduation Degree) from a recognized University or equivalent.
FEE:
RUPEES ONE HUNDRED ONLY(r 100)

Women candidates and candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, Physically Handicapped, and Ex-Servicemen eligible

for reservation are exempted from paying application fee; as per rule/instructions.

How To Apply:
 Candidates May Submit On Line Applications at [Link] They Should Retain Registration Number Assigned to Them On

Line For Correspondence With The Commission. They Are Not Required to Submit Print Outs of Their Application to the Commission. The

Facility of On-line Application will be Available up to 12.04.2011 (5:00 Pm) For Part-I Registration and for Part-II Registration up to

15.04.2011 (5.00 P.M.).

Help Line:

Candidates may contact following Regional Help Lines for clarifications, if any, in respect of filling/submitting applications :

 SSC(NR), New Delhi - 01164715222, 01165570666

 SSC(CR), Allahabad - 08765214571, 08765214572

 SSC(SR), Chennai - 09445195946, 04428251139

 SSC(WR), Mumbai - 07738422704, 07738422705

 SSC(ER), Kolkata - 09477461228, 09477461229

 SSC(MPR) Raipur - 09407921504, 09407921505

 SSC(KKR), Bangalore - 09483862010, 09483862020

 SSC(NWR), Chandigarh - 08699111498, 08699103985

 SSC(NER), Guwahati, - 09864217001, 09435711335

 (Notification) SSC CGL (Combined Graduate Level Examination)
Exam-2018
F. No. 3/1/2018-P&P-I: Staff Selection Commission will hold the Combined Graduate Level Examination, 2018 for filling up Group “B” and

Group “C” posts in various Ministries/ Departments/ Organizations in the Government of India. The Tier-I of CGL Examination in Computer

Based Mode is scheduled to be held from 25.07.2018 to 20.08.2018. Final selection through the Combined Graduate Level Examination,

2018 to various posts would be according to the confirmed number of vacancies from the concerned Indenting Ministries/ Departments/

Offices/ Cadres before declaration of result. The details of the examination are as follows:

Pay of the Posts:

Group S Name of Post Ministry/ Classification Grade Nature

of No Department/ Office/ of Posts Pay (GP) Disabi
Posts Cadre the po

1 Assistant Audit Officer Indian Audit & Accounts Group “B” 4800 OH (OA
Department under CAG Gazetted
(Non Ministerial)
A

2 Assistant Accounts Indian Audit & Accounts Group “B” Gazetted (Non 4800 OH (OA
Officer Department under CAG Ministerial)

3 Assistant Central Group “B” 4600 OA, O

Section Officer Secretariat HH
Service

4 Assistant Intelligence Group “B” 4600

Section Officer Bureau

5 Assistant Ministry of Group “B” 4600 OA, O

Section Officer Railway & HH

6 Assistant Ministry of Group “B” 4600

Section Officer External Affairs

7 Assistant AFHQ Group “B” 4600

OA, O
Section Officer
HH
 8 Assistant Other Ministries/ Group “B” 4600
Departments/ Organisations

9 Assistant Other Ministries/ Group “B” 4600

Departments/ Organisations

10 Assistant Other Ministries/ Group “B” 4600

OA, O
Section Officer Departments/ Organisations
HH

11 Assistant Other Ministries/ Group “B” 4200

Departments/ Organisations

12 Assistant/ Other Group “B” 4200

Superin- tendent Ministries/ Departments/
Organisations OA, O
HH

13 Inspector of CBDT Group “C” 4600 OA, O

Income Tax

14 Inspector, (Central CBEC Group ”B” 4600 OA, O

B Excise)

15 Inspector (Preventive
Officer)

OL, HH
CBEC Group “B” 4600

16 Inspector
(Examiner)

CBEC Group “B” 4600

17 Assistant Directorate of Post n

Enforcement Enforcement, Department of suitab
Officer candid
Group “B” 4600

Revenue
 18 Sub Inspector Central Bureau Group “B” 4600 Post n
of Investigation suitab
candid

19 Inspector Department of Group “B” 4600 Post n

Posts Post PwD
candid

20 Divisional Offices under Group “B” 4200 OL, PD

Accountant CAG

21** Inspector Central Bureau Group “B” 4600 Post n

of Narcotics PwD
candid

22 Sub Inspector National Investigation Group “B” 4200 Post n

Agency (NIA) PwD
candid

23 Junior Statistical Officer M/o Statistics & Programme Group “B” 4200 Post id
Implementation. with n
C

Group S No Name of Ministry/ Department/ Classificatio Grade

of Post Office/ Cadre n Pay (GP)
Posts

24 Auditor Offices under C&AG Group “C” 2800

25 Auditor Offices under CGDA Group “C” 2800

26 Auditor Other Ministry/ Group “C” 2800

Departments

27 Accountant Offices under C&AG Group “C” 2800

28 Accountant/Junior Other Ministry/ Departments Group “C” 2800

Accountant
 29 Senior Central Govt. Offices/ Group “C” 2400
Secretariat Assistant/ Ministries other than
Upper Division Clerks CSCS cadres.

30 Tax Assistant CBDT Group “C” 2400

31 Tax Assistant CBEC Group “C” 2400

32 Sub-Inspector Central Bureau of Group “C” 2400

Narcotics

33 Upper Division Dte. Gen Border Road Group “C” 2400

Clerks Organisation (MoD)
(Only for Male Candidates with
higher medical standards given
D
at Annexure-X)

(**) The vacancies will be accepted subject to the concerned department, enhancing the upper age limit to 30 years.

(*) Disabilities allowed for the post of JSO in MOSPI

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Study Material for Combined Graduate Level Examination
Educational Qualification (As on 01.08.2018)
(i) Assistant Audit Officer/ Assistant Accounts Officer:

(a) Essential Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University or Institute

(b) Desirable Qualifications: Chartered Accountant or cost & Management Accountant or Company Secretary or Masters in Commerce or

Masters in Business Studies or Masters in Business Administration (Finance) or Masters in Business Economics.

Note-I: During the period of probation direct recruits shall have to qualify the “Subordinate Audit Service Examination” in respective

branches for confirmation and regular appointment as Assistant Audit Officer/ Assistant Accounts Officer.
(ii) Junior Statistical Officer:

Bachelor’s Degree in any subject from a recognized University or Institute 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.
(iii) All other Posts:
Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University or equivalent.

(iv) The candidates appearing in the final year of their graduation can also apply, however they must possess Essential qualification on or

before 01.08.2018.

Age Limit:
as on 1st August, 2018:

(i) For Post for which age limit is 20-27 years He/ she must have been born not earlier than 02.08.

(ii) For Post for which age limit is 18-27 years He/ she must have been born not earlier than 02.08.

(iii) For Post for which age limit is 20-30 years He/ she must have been born not earlier than 02.08.

(iv) For Post for which age limit is up to 30 years He/ she must have been born not earlier than 02.08.

(v) For Post for which age limit is up to 32 years He/ she must have been born not earlier than 02.08.

Physical Standards :
Male Candidates:
Physical standards (Minimum)

Height 157.5 cm.

Chest 81 cm (fully expanded with a minimum expansion of 5 cm.)

Walking : 1600 metres in 15 minutes.

Cycling : 8 Kms. In 30 minutes.

Physical Test:
Female Candidates :
Height: 152 cms.

Weight: 48 Kgs.

Walking: 1 Km. in 20 minutes.

Cycling: 3 Kms. in 25 minutes.

Scale of Pay :
For Group A,B and C : Pay Band –II Rs.9300-34800 (pre-revised)
 For Group D : Pay Band-I: Rs. 5200-20200 (pre-revised)

Application fee:
(i) Fee payable: Rs. 100/- (Rupees One Hundred only).

(ii) Fee can be paid through SBI Challan/ SBI Net Banking or by using Visa,Mastercard or Maestro Credit or Debit card.

(iii) Women candidates and candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste,Scheduled Tribe and Ex-Servicemen eligible for reservation

are exempted from payment of fee

How to apply:
The application must be submitted through online mode only. For detailed instructions for filling up the application form, Annexure-II may

be referred to.

Important Dates:
 Starting Date - 05-May-2018

 Closing Date-04.06.2018

 Date of Computer Based Examination (Tier-I): 25.07.2018- 20.08.2018

 Last Date – 25-May-2018