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SSC CGL Recruitment 2022: Notification, Dates, Eligibility
SSC CGL Recruitment 2022: The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) conducts the SSC CGL exam for the recruitment of Grade “B” and “C” category posts in various Government Ministries, Departments, and Offices. The Commission released the SSC CGL Notification on September 17, 2022, on the official website. The Commission has revised the SSC CGL Exam Pattern and Selection Process.
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The Commission conducts the SSC Combined Graduate Level exam for recruitment of Grade B and C posts under various government departments, ministries, and offices. The SSC CGL selection process consists of two tiers. SSC CGL Tier 1 and Tier 2 are computer-based exams. Candidates have to qualify in all tiers to get selected for various posts under SSC CGL. Scroll down to know more about the SSC CGL Recruitment 2022.
Latest: SSC has released the official notification and activated the registration link for CGL 2022 exam. Click here to download the SSC CGL Notification 2022 PDF.
SSC CGL Recruitment 2022: Exam Overview
Before we start with the details, let us first get an overview of the SSC CGL recruitment process below:
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | SSC CGL |
| SSC CGL Full Form | Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level |
| Exam Conducting Body | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Exam Level | National level |
| Duration of Exam | Tier-I: 60 minutes Tier-II: Paper 1- 75 minutes Paper 2 -120 minutes Paper 3 -120 minutes |
| Exam Frequency | Once a year |
| Exam Mode | Online and offline |
| Exam Purpose | Selection of candidates for Group B and C posts in ministries /departments /organizations of the government of India |
| Exam Language | English and Hindi |
| Official Website | ssc.nic.in |
SSC CGL Important Dates 2022
Aspirants must stay updated about the upcoming events of the recruitment process. Check the important dates for the exam in the table given below:
| Events | SSC CGL 2022-23 Dates |
|---|---|
| SSC CGL 2022 notification release date | September 17, 2022 |
| Online application process starts | September 17, 2022 |
| Last date to apply online | October 8, 2022 |
| Last date for the generation of offline Challan | October 8, 2022 |
| Last date for payment through Challan | October 10, 2022 |
| Window for Application Form Correction | October 12 to 13, 2022 |
| SSC CGL Tier 1 admit card | To be notified |
| SSC CGL 2022 exam date for Tier 1 | December 2022 |
| Tier 1 result date | To be notified |
| Tier 2 admit card release date | To be notified |
| SSC CGL 2022 exam date for Tier 2 | To be notified |
How to Take Free SSC CGL Mock Test?
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- 6th Step: Once done, you can practice questions and take free mock tests.
SSC CGL Vacancies
The tentative 20,000 vacancies for SSC CGL 2022 were released along with SSC CGL Notification 2022. Check the category-wise previous year’s vacancy trends from the table below.
| Categories | SSC CGL Vacancy 2021-22 | SSC CGL Vacancy 2020-21 | SSC CGL Vacancy 2019-20 | SSC CGL Vacancy 2018-19 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UR | 3024 | 2891 | 3674 | 5770 |
| SC | 1204 | 1046 | 1242 | 1723 |
| ST | 703 | 510 | 667 | 845 |
| OBC | 1858 | 1858 | 2198 | 2933 |
| Total | 7686 | 7035 | 8582 | 11271 |
SSC CGL Salary
Check the SSC CGL Salary for different posts in Combined Graduate Level mentioned below:
| Pay Level | SSC CGL Salary |
|---|---|
| Pay Level 8 | Rs 47,600 to 1,51,100 |
| Pay Level 7 | Rs 44,900 to 1,42,400 |
| Pay Level 6 | Rs 35,400 to 1,12,400 |
| Pay Level 5 | Rs 29,200 to 92,300 |
| Pay Level 4 | Rs 25,500 to 81,100 |
1. Pay Level 8 (Rs 47,600 to 1,51,100)
| Name of Post | Ministry/ Department/ Office/ Cadre | Classification of Posts | Nature of Physical Disabilities permissible for the post | Age Limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Audit Officer | Indian Audit & Accounts Department under C&AG | Group “B” Gazetted (Non-Ministerial) | OH (OA, OL, BL) & HH | Not exceeding 30 years. |
| Assistant Accounts Officer | Indian Audit & Accounts Department under C&AG | Group “B” Gazetted (Non Ministerial) | OH (OA, OL, BL) & HH | Not exceeding 30 years. |
2. Pay Level 7 (Rs 44900 to 142400)
| Name of Post | Ministry/ Department/ Office/ Cadre | Classification of Posts | Nature of Physical Disabilities permissible for the post | Age Limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Section Officer | Central Secretariat Service | Group “B” | Post identified for individuals with disability * | 20-30 years |
| Assistant Section Officer | Intelligence Bureau | Group “B” | Post not identified suitable for PwD candidates. | Not exceeding 30 years. |
| Assistant Section Officer | Ministry of Railway | Group “B” | B, LV, FD, HH, OA, OL, OAL, BL, MW, leprosy cured, Dwarfism, Acid Attack Victims & (OA, LV), (OL, LV), (OA, HH), (OL, HH) and (LV, HH) | 20-30 years |
| Assistant Section Officer | Ministry of External Affairs | Group “B” | OA, OL, B, BL, OAL, LV & HH | 20-30 years |
| Assistant Section Officer | AFHQ | Group “B” | Post identified for individuals with disability ** | 20-30 years |
| Assistant | Other Ministries/ Departments/ Organizations | Group “B” | OA, OL, B, BL, OAL, LV & HH | 18-30 years |
| Assistant | Other Ministries/ Departments/ Organizations | Group “B” | OA, OL, B, BL, OAL, LV & HH | 20-30 years |
| Assistant Section Officer | Other Ministries/ Departments/ Organizations | Group “B” | OA, OL, B, BL, OAL, LV & HH | Not exceeding 30 years. |
| Inspector of Income Tax | CBDT | Group “C” | OA, OL, BL, OAL, HH | Not exceeding 30 years |
| Inspector, (Central Excise, Preventive Officer, (Examiner) | CBIC | Group “B” | OA, OL, OAL, HH | Not exceeding 30 years |
| Assistant Enforcement Officer | Directorate of Enforcement, Department of Revenue | Group “B” | Post not identified suitable for PwD candidates. | Up to 30 years |
| Sub Inspector | Central Bureau of Investigation | Group “B” | Post not identified suitable for PwD candidates. | 20-30 years |
| Inspector Posts | Department of Post | Group “B” | LV, Hard of Hearing (HH), OA, OL, OAL, Leprosy Cured, Dwarfism, Acid Attack Victim | 18-30 years |
| Inspector | Central Bureau of Narcotics | Group “B” | Post not identified suitable for PwD candidates. | Not exceeding 30 years |
3. Pay Level 6 (Rs 35,400 to 1,12,400)
| Name of Post | Ministry/ Department/ Office/ Cadre | Classification of Posts | Nature of Physical Disabilities permissible for the post | Age Limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant | Other Ministries/ Departments/ Organizations | Group “B” | OA, OL, B, BL, OAL, LV & HH | Not exceeding 30 years |
| Assistant/ Superintendent | Other Ministries/ Departments/ Organizations | Group “B” | OA, OL, B, BL, OAL, LV & HH | Not exceeding 30 years |
| Divisional Accountant | Offices under C&AG | Group “B” | OA, OL, OAL, BL, PD & D | Not exceeding 30 years |
| Sub Inspector | National Investigation Agency (NIA) | Group “B” | Post not identified suitable for PwD candidates. | Up to 30 years |
| Junior Statistical Officer | M/o Statistics &Programme Implementation. | Group “B” | Post identified for individuals with nature of disability*** | Up to 32 years |
4. Pay Level 5 (Rs 29,200 to 92,300)
| Name of Post | Ministry/ Department/ Office/ Cadre | Classification of Posts | Nature of Physical Disabilities permissible for the post | Age Limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auditor | Offices under C&AG | Group “C” | OA, OL, OAL, BL & HH | 18-27 years |
| Auditor | Other Ministry/ Departments | Group “C” | OA, OL, BL & HH | 18-27 years |
| Auditor | Offices under CGDA | Group “C” | Post identified for individuals with nature of disability**** | 18-27 years |
| Accountant | Offices under C&AG | Group “C” | OA, OL, OAL, BL & HH | 18-27 years |
| Accountant/ Junior Accountant | Other Ministry/ Departments | Group “C” | OA, OL, OAL, BL, HH | 18-27 Years |
5. Pay Level 4 (Rs 25,500 to 81,100)
| Name of Post | Ministry/ Department/ Office/ Cadre | Classification of Posts | Nature of Physical Disabilities permissible for the post | Age Limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Secretariat Assistant/ Upper Division Clerks | Central Govt. Offices/ Ministries other than CSCS cadres. | Group “C” | OA, OL, BL, OAL, B, LV, HH | 18-27 years |
| Tax Assistant | CBDT | Group “C” | BL, OL, PD, D, PB, B, OA, OAL | 18-27 years |
| Tax Assistant | CBIC | Group “C” | OL, OA, BL, OAL, B, LV, HH | 18-27 years |
| Sub-Inspector | Central Bureau of Narcotics | Group “C” | Post not identified suitable for PwD candidate | 18-27 years |
SSC CGL Eligibility Criteria 2022
We advise the candidates to go through the given eligibility criteria to ensure their eligibility for the Combined Graduate Level examination. Check the following eligibility for the successful application process as mentioned below:
Nationality
Candidates must be Indian citizens or any one of the following:
- Subjects of Nepal or,
- Subjects of Bhutan or,
- Tibetan refugees who came over to India before January 01, 1962, with the intention of permanently settling in India, or
- A person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African Countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania (Formerly Tanganyika and Zanzibar), Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia and Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India.
Provided that these candidates (except for Indians) produce a certificate of eligibility issued by the Government of India at the time of appointment.
Age Limit
The requirement of age for various posts is as follows:
| Age Limit | Remarks |
|---|---|
| 18-27 years | The candidate must have been born not earlier than 02-01-1994 and not later than 01-01-2003. |
| 20-27 years | The candidate must have been born not earlier than 02-01-1994 and not later than 01-01-2001. |
| 20-30 years | The candidate must have been born not earlier than 02-01-1991 and not later than 01-01-2001. |
| Up to 30 years | The candidate must have been born not earlier than 02-01-1991 and not later than 01-01-2003. |
| Up to 32 years | The candidate must have been born not earlier than 02-01-1989 and not later than 01-01-2003. |
There is also a provision for relaxation in the upper age limit as per the rules. Check the age relaxation criteria for different categories:
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| OBC | 3 Years |
| ST/SC | 5 Years |
| PwD (Unreserved) | 10 Years |
| PwD (OBC) | 13 Years |
| PwD (SC/ST) | 15 Years |
| Ex-Servicemen (ESM) | 3 Years |
| Ex-Servicemen (SC/ST) | 8 Years |
There is also permissible relaxation in the upper age limit for Group C posts only mentioned below:
| Posts | Age Criteria |
|---|---|
| Central Govt. Civilian Employees who have rendered not less than 3 years of regular and continuous service as on closing date for receipt of application. | Up to 40 Years |
| Central Govt. Civilian Employees (SC/ST) who have rendered not less than 3 years of regular and continuous service as of closing date for receipt of application. | Up to 45 Years |
| Widows/ Divorced Women/ Women judicially separated and who are not remarried. | Up to 35 years of age |
| Widows/ Divorced Women/ Women judicially separated and who are not remarried (SC/ST). | Up to 40 Years |
Educational Qualification
The educational qualification for several posts in the Combined Graduate Level exam is common. Whereas for some posts, the educational qualification varies. Check the post-wise educational conditions below.
Assistant Audit Officer/Assistant Accounts Officer:
- Essential Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University or Institute.
- Desired Qualification: 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.
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.
All Other Posts:
- Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University or equivalent
SSC CGL Application Process 2022
The SSC CGL application form is released online on the official SSC website. Candidates must follow the steps below to complete the SSC CGL recruitment 2022 form:
- 1st Step: Visit the official website of SSC CGL- ssc.nic.in.
- 2nd Step: Click on the link “Apply” and select the CGL option.
- 3rd Step: Select the “Examination” link and click on “Part I Registration.”
- 4th Step: Now enter the “Personal”, “Contact”, and “Educational Qualification” details.
- 5th Step: Now, click on the “Register” button.
- 6th Step: Registration number and password will be sent via email.
- 7th Step: Log in using “Registration Number” and “Password” and select “Part II Registration.”
- 8th Step: Now select the payment mode- offline/online and pay the application fees.
- 9th Step: Upload the scanned “Photograph” and “Signature.”
- 10th Step: Download the form and take its printout for future reference.
SSC CGL Application Fee
Candidates can pay the SSC CGL application fee online or offline mode. The online payment can be done through UPI or Debit/Credit Cards or Net Banking. For offline fee payment, candidates will have to download the challan and pay the amount as cash in any SBI Branch. Check the application fee details below:
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| UR/ OBC/ EWS | Rs. 100/- |
| Female candidates/ SC/ ST/ PH/ Ex-Servicemen | No Fee |
SSC CGL Selection Process 2022
The SSC CGL selection procedure consists of the following stages:
- Tier 1 – Computer-based Examination
- Tier 2 – Computer-based Examination
Candidates have to clear tier 1 to qualify for the tier 2 exam. SSC releases the tier 1 exam result, and candidates whose names are on the merit list are eligible to appear for tier 2. Continue to read the article to get in-depth details about all these tiers.
SSC CGL Exam Pattern 2022
The exam pattern for each stage of the selection process has been covered in detail below:
SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam Pattern
Check the exam pattern of SSC CGL Tier 1 below:
| Sections & Subjects | Number of Questions | Maximum Marks |
| Section A: General Intelligence and Reasoning | 25 | 50 marks |
| Section B: General Awareness | 25 | 50 marks |
| Section C: Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 50 marks |
| Section D: English Comprehension | 25 | 50 marks |
| Total | 100 | 200 marks |
SSC CGL Tier 2 Exam Pattern
Find the exam pattern of SSC CGL Tier 2 from the table below:
|
Paper |
Section |
No. of Question |
Maximum Marks |
Duration |
|
Paper I |
Section I: Module I: Mathematical Module I: Reasoning and General Intelligence |
30 30 Total= 60 |
60*3= 180 |
1 hour (for each section) 1 hour and 20 minutes for the candidates eligible for scribe |
|
Section II: Module I: English Language and Comprehension Module II: General Awareness |
45 25 Total =70 |
70* 3= 210 |
||
|
Section III: Module I: Computer Knowledge Module |
20 |
20*3 =60 |
15 Minutes (for each module) 20 minutes for the candidates eligible for scribe |
|
|
Section III- Module II- Data Entry Speed Test Module |
One Data Entry Task |
— |
||
|
Paper II |
Statistics |
100 |
100*2= 200 |
2 hours 2 hours and 40 minutes for the candidates eligible for scribe |
|
Paper III |
General Studies (Finance and Economics) |
100 |
100*2= 200 |
2 hours 2 hours and 40 minutes for the candidates eligible for scribe |
SSC CGL Syllabus 2022
The SSC CGL syllabus differs for every stage of the exam. The subjects included in the SSC CGL syllabus for Tier 1 & 2 exams are as follows:
- General Intelligence & Reasoning
- Quantitative Aptitude
- General Awareness
- English Language
- Statistics
- General Studies (Finance and Economics)
SSC CGL Admit Card 2022
The Commission releases the SSC CGL admit card on the official website at ssc.nic.in. All the candidates who have successfully applied for the SSC CGL exam are issued an e-admit card/ hall ticket. To download the admit card, candidates need to enter the registration number and date of birth in the given fields.
The SSC CGL hall ticket has the details such as exam date, roll number, centre code, candidate’s signature and photograph, exam centre details, etc. In case of any discrepancy, candidates have to report the same to the conducting authority. It is important for candidates to bring the hall ticket on exam day. Without the hall ticket, no candidates will be allowed to enter the exam hall.
SSC CGL Best Books
The selection of the appropriate books is essential for SSC CGL Preparation. Check the subject-wise best books for SSC CGL below:
Quantitative Aptitude
- Mathematics 7300+ objective by Rakesh Yadav)
- Arihant’s Fast Track Objective Arithmetic
- Fast Track by Rajesh Verma
- Quantitative aptitude by RS Aggarwal
- NCERT books for Maths (Class 7th to Class 10th)
English Language
- High School Grammar by Wren and Martin
- Objective General English by S P Bakshi (Arihant)
- Previous Year questions of SSC by Kiran Prakashan
- Plinth to Paramount by Neetu
- Quick learning Objective General English by RS Aggarwal & Vikas Aggarwal
- Word Power made easy by Norman Lewis
Reasoning Ability
- Analytical Reasoning by M K Pandey
- Reasoning by RS Aggarwal
- Kiran’s SSC Reasoning chapters
- A New Approach to ReasoningVerbal & Non-Verbal by Arihant
General Awareness
- Arihant’s SSC CGL Solved Papers (2010-2015)
- Manorama Yearbook 2016 (English)
- Lucent’s General Knowledge
SSC CGL Answer Key 2022
The Commission has released the SSC CGL answer key for Tier 2 on the official website with the response sheet. The candidates can visit the official website to download the answer key and calculate the marks scored by them in the exam. Candidates can also raise objections to the answer key. They have to pay the applicable fee and challenge the answer key with the required proofs or documents.
SSC CGL Result 2022
The Staff Selection Commission releases the SSC CGL result separately for each stage. The Commission published the result in the form of a PDF on the official website. Thereafter, the SSC CGL scorecard will also be released. Candidates will have to enter their ‘User ID’ and ‘Password’ to view and download the scorecard.
SSC CGL Cutoff 2022
The officials published the SSC CGL Cutoff along with the result on the official website. The cutoff scores are decided by SSC based on the number of vacancies, the number of candidates appearing for the exam, and the difficulty level of the exam. Check the SSC CGL cutoff from the table below:
SSC CGL Tier 1 Cutoff 2021-22
Aspirants can check the category-wise and post-wise CGL Tier 1 cutoff marks from the table below:
| Category | Assistant Audit Officer and Assistant Accounts Officer | Junior Statistical Officer | Statistical Investigator Gr. II | All Other Posts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 136.76166 | 139.09377 | 75.77920 | 94.58598 |
| ST | 131.61117 | 125.58731 | 62.81674 | 81.52690 |
| OBC | 153.36633 | 162.48375 | 95.11560 | 117.87106 |
| EWS | 156.80136 | 162.48375 | 104.63758 | 109.64915 |
| UR | 159.07699 | 162.48375 | 114.84987 | 130.18384 |
| OH | 124.29269 | – | 47.42084 | 77.22326 |
| HH | 101.81933 | – | 40 | 40 |
| VH | – | – | 40 | 64.77883 |
| Others-PWD | 65.27562 | – | 40 | 40 |
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FAQs on SSC CGL Recruitment 2022
The frequently asked questions related to the SSC CGL recruitment time are mentioned below:
Q.1: When will the officials release the SSC CGL 2022 notification?
Ans: The SSC CGL 2022 recruitment notification was released on September 17, 2022.
Q.2: When can I apply for SSC CGL 2022?
Ans: The SSC CGL registration process started on September 17, 2022.
Q.3: What are the age criteria for SSC CGL?
Ans: Candidates from the age of 18 to 32 can apply for the SSC CGL exam. However, the age criteria are different for different posts.
Q.4: What is SSC CGL Salary?
Ans: The SSC CGL salary will vary for different posts. The various pay scales are Rs. 47,600/- to Rs. 1,51,100/- (Level 8), Rs. 44,900/- to Rs. 1,42,400/- (Level 7), Rs. 35,400/- to Rs. 1,12,400/- (Level 6), Rs. 29,200/- to Rs.92,300/- (Level 5), Rs. 25,500/- to Rs. 81,100/- (Level 4).
Q.5: What is the selection process for SSC CGL 2022 recruitment?
Ans: As per the revised selection process, the Staff Selection Commission will be conducting SSC CGL 2022 Exam in two stages: Tier 1 and Tier 2.
We hope that this detailed article on SSC CGL Recruitment 2022 helps you. If you have any queries, feel free to check our website or download our app.
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