SSC CGL Recruitment 2020-21: The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has announced the exam dates for the SSC CGL 2021 Tier 2 and Tier 3 exams on its official website. The date of result of the Tier 1 result is also released. As per the latest SSC Calendar, Tier 1 result will be announced on December 11, 2021. Moreover, SSC CGL Tier-2 computer-based exam is scheduled to be conducted on January 28 and 29, 2022 while SSC CGL Tier-3 Descriptive exam is scheduled to be conducted on February 6, 2022. The Combined Graduate Level exam comprises four stages i.e., Tier I, II, III and IV. The first two exams are conducted in online mode whereas, the other two exams are in offline mode. This article provides all the latest details such as exam dates, vacancies, SSC CGL exam pattern, SSC CGL syllabus, Results, Cutoff & more. Read on to find out!
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SSC CGL Recruitment 2021 Overview
Before we start with the details, let’s first have an overview of the basic details of basic information regarding the Combined Graduate Level Exam:
| Exam Name | Combined Graduate Level Examination |
| Exam Conducting Body | Staff Selection Commission |
| Exam Category | Undergraduate |
| Exam Mode | Online (Tier I & II) & Offline (Tier III & IV) |
| Exam Type | National Level Exam |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Number of Vacancies | 7035 |
| Number of Posts | 32 |
| Medium of Language | English and Hindi |
| Exam Helpdesk No | 011-69999845 |
| Official Website | ssc.nic.in |
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SSC CGL Recruitment 2021 Dates
Aspirants must stay updated about the upcoming events of the recruitment process. Check the important dates for the exam in the table given below:
Important Dates
| Events | Important Dates |
| Release of official Notification | December 29, 2020 |
| Starting date of Registration process | December 29, 2020 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | January 31, 2021 |
| Last Date for Online Fee Payment | February 02, 2021 |
| Last Date for Challan Download | February 04, 2021 |
| Last Date for Offline Fee Payment | February 06, 2021 |
| Tier-I Exam Date | August 13 to 24, 2021 |
| Tier I Answer Key | September 2, 2021 |
| Tier I Result Date | December 11, 2021 (tentative) |
| Tier II Exam Date | January 28 and 29, 2022 (tentative) |
| Tier III Exam Date | February 6, 2022 (tentative) |
| SSC CGL Tier IV Exam Date | Notified Soon |
SSC CGL 2021 Notification
The Official Notification of SSC CGL 2020-21 was published by SSC on December 29, 2020. The online application window was open between December 29, 2020, to January 31, 2021. The official PDF link is mentioned below.
SSC CGL Official Notification [Download PDF]
SSC CGL Recruitment 2021: Vacancies
SSC has mentioned the total number of vacancies available in 2021 in the official notification. A total of 7035 (Group B Gazetted, Group B Non-Gazetted and Group C) vacancies have been announced this year. The Reservation for candidates belonging to Other Backward Classes (OBC), Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), Economically Weaker Sections (EWS), Ex-Servicemen (ESM) and Persons with Disabilities (PwD) for all the posts/ services, wherever applicable and admissible, have also been mentioned.
Note: The vacancies are tentative and are subject to change as per the requirement
Check the tentative number of vacancies given in the official notification from the table below:
| Category | UR | SC | ST | OBC | Total Vacancies | Check Official |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vacancy | 2891 | 1046 | 510 | 1858 | 7035 | Click Here |
How to Check SSC CGL Vacancy 2021?
Candidates can check the vacancy details from the official website. The steps to check vacancies for Combined Graduate Level are given below:
– 1st Step: Visit the official website – ssc.nic.in
– 2nd Step: Click on the tab ‘Candidate’s Corner’ and then click on ‘Tentative Vacancy’ (refer to the image below).
– 3rd Step: A new page opens. Go to the ‘CGL’ tab (refer to the image below).
– 4th Step: Click on the appropriate link available. The vacancy list will open as PDF. Go through and download for future reference.
SSC CGL Salary 2021
Candidates can check the SSC CGL salary for different posts in Combined Graduate Level mentioned below:
| Pay Level | SSC CGL Salary |
| Pay Level 8 | Rs 47600 to 151100 |
| Pay Level 7 | Rs 44900 to 142400 |
| Pay Level 6 | Rs 35400 to 112400 |
| Pay Level 5 | Rs 29200 to 92300 |
| Pay Level 4 | Rs 25500 to 81100 |
- Pay Level 8 ( Rs 47600 to 151100 )
| 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 35400 to 112400)
| 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 29200 to 92300)
| 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 25500 to 81100)
| 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 Recruitment 2021: Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must go through the 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:
The candidate must be an Indian citizen or any one of the following:
- a subject of Nepal or,
- a subject of Bhutan or,
- a Tibetan refugee who came over to India, before the 1st January 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 | Candidate must have been born not earlier than 02-01-1994 and not later than 01-01-2003. |
| 20-27 years | Candidate must have been born not earlier than 02-01-1994 and not later than 01-01-2001. |
| 20-30 years | 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 | 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 are mentioned below:
| Posts | Age Criteria |
| Central Govt. Civilian Employees who have rendered not less than 3 years 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 regular and continuous service as on 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 Combined Graduate Level exam is common. Whereas for some posts the educational qualification varies. Check the post-wise educational conditions from below.
Assistant Audit Officer/Assistant Accounts Officer:
1. Essential Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University
or Institute
2. Desired Qualification: Chartered Accountant or Cost & Management Accountant or Company Secretary or Masters in Commerce or Masters in Business Studies or a 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 Recruitment 2021: How to Apply?
The Combined Graduate Level official notification was released on December 29, 2020. The SSC CGL application form is released online on the official SSC website. Candidates must
– 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 your “Personal”, “Contact”, and “Educational Qualification” details.
– 5th Step: Now, click on the “Register” button.
– 6th Step: You will receive the registration number and password via email.
– 7th Step: Log in using your “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 your scanned “Photograph” and “Signature.”
– 10th Step: Download the form and take its print out for future reference.
SSC CGL Recruitment 2021: 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 Recruitment 2021: Selection Process
The SSC CGL exam is conducted in four stages namely: Tier I, II, III and IV. Check the stage-wise exam pattern given below:
| Tier | Type | Mode |
| Tier –I | Objective Multiple Choice | CBT (Online) |
| Tier –II | Objective Multiple Choice | CBT (Online) |
| Tier –III | Descriptive Paper in English/Hindi | Pen and Paper mode |
| Tier – IV | Skill Test/Computer Proficiency Test | Wherever Applicable |
– The SSC CGL Tier I exam is conducted for a total of 200 marks which consist of 100 questions to answer.
– The SSC CGL Tier-II exam is conducted for a total of 800 marks which consists of a total of 500 questions.
– Tier III exam is a descriptive exam for a total of 100 marks.
SSC CGL Recruitment 2021: Exam Pattern
The exam pattern for each stage of the selection process has been covered in detail below:
SSC CGL Tier I Exam Pattern
Candidates can check the SSC CGL Exam Pattern for the Tier I exam as mentioned below:
| Subject | Number of Questions | Maximum Marks |
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 25 | 50 |
| General Awareness | 25 | 50 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 50 |
| English Language | 25 | 50 |
| Total | 100 | 200 |
SSC CGL Tier-II Exam Pattern
The SSC CGL Tier-II exam pattern is provided in the table below:
| Subject | Number of Questions | Maximum Marks |
| Paper I – Quantitative Abilities | 100 | 200 |
| Paper-II – English Language and Comprehension | 200 | 200 |
| Paper III – Statistics | 100 | 200 |
| Paper IV – General Studies (Finance and Economics) | 100 | 200 |
| Total | 500 | 800 |
SSC CGL Tier III Exam Pattern
The SSC CGL Exam Pattern for Tier III is given below:
| Scheme of Examination | Maximum Marks | Time Allocated |
| Descriptive Paper in English or Hindi (Writing of Essay/ Precis/Letter/Application etc.) | 100 | 60 Minutes |
SSC CGL Tier IV Exam Pattern
The SSC CGL Tier IV will be a Skill Test. Depending on the post applied, this may include, Computer Proficiency Test and Data Entry Skill Test.
Data Entry Skill Test: In this test, candidates are required to type 2000 words in 15 minutes on a computer in English. And, Computer Proficiency Test: This test is conducted to check a candidate’s proficiency in Word Processing, Spreadsheets, and Generation of Slides.
SSC CGL Syllabus 2021
The SSC CGL 2020 Syllabus differs for every stage of the exam. The subjects included in the SSC CGL 2020 syllabus for Tier I & II exams are as follows:
- General Intelligence & Reasoning
- Quantitative Aptitude
- General Awareness
- English Language
- Statistics
- General Studies (Finance and Economics)
SSC CGL Recruitment 2021: Admit Card
The SSC CGL Admit Card will be released on the official website – ssc.nic.in. All the candidates who have successfully applied for the SSC CGL exam will be issued an e-admit card/ hall ticket. To download the admit card, visit the official website and enter the registration number and date of birth in the given fields.
SSC CGL Admit Card will have details of the examination such as Date of Examination, Roll Number, Centre Code, Examination Centre, Photograph, and Signature. In case of any discrepancy in the details mentioned on the admit card, candidates will have to report it to the official authority. It is compulsory to bring the admit card on the examination day. Candidates will not be allowed to enter the exam hall without admit card.
SSC CGL Recruitment 2021: Best Books
The selection of the appropriate books is very essential for SSC CGL 2020-21 Preparation. Check the subject-wise best books for SSC CGL 2020-21 from 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 2021
After the SSC CGL exam is conducted, the officials will release the SSC CGL answer key and response sheets. Candidates can refer to the answer key and calculate the marks scored in the exam. In case of any objections regarding the correct options, candidates can challenge the answer key on the official website. The SSC CGL answer key challenging option will be opened as per the schedule as decided by the officials. Candidates will have to pay the prescribed fee and challenge the answer key with the required documents.
SSC CGL Result 2021
The SSC CGL result will be released separately for each stage of the exam. The SSC CGL result will be available 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 Cut off 2021
The SSC CGL cutoff will be released along with the result on the official website. The cutoff scores are decided by SSC based on the number of vacancies, number of candidates appearing for the exam and difficulty level of the exam. As the SSC CGL 2020 cutoff is yet to be released, candidates can check the previous year SSC CGL cut off from the table below.
SSC CGL 2019-20 Tier 1 Cutoff (Paper-I and Paper-II)
| Category | Cut-off Marks |
| SC | 111.1 |
| ST | 103.22 |
| OBC | 131.18 |
| UR | 137.07 |
| ESM | 40 |
| OH | 95.55 |
| HH | 40 |
| VH | 70.25 |
| Other PwD | 40 |
FAQs regarding SSC CGL Recruitment 2020-21
The frequently asked questions on SSC CGL 2020-21 are mentioned below:
| Q. When was SSC CGL 2020-21 notification released? A. SSC CGL 2020-21 recruitment notification was released on December 29, 2020. |
| Q. When can I apply for SSC CGL 2020-21? A. The registration process has been over. To participate in the SSC CGL 2020-21 recruitment drive candidates had opportunity to fill the application form from December 29, 2020 to January 31, 2021 |
| Q. What is the age criteria for SSC CGL 2020-21? A. Candidates from age of 18 to 32 can apply for SSC CGL exam. However, the age criteria is different for different posts. |
| Q. What is SSC CGL Salary? A. The SSC CGL salary will vary for different posts. The various pay scales are Rs. 47600/- to Rs. 151100/- (Level 8), Rs. 44900/- to Rs. 142400/- (Level 7), Rs. 35400/- to Rs. 112400/- (Level 6), Rs. 29200/- to Rs.92300/- (Level 5), Rs. 25500/- to Rs. 81100/- (Level 4). |
| Q. How many vacancies are released for SSC CGL 2020-21 exam? A. A total of 7035 vacancies has been announced this year. |
| Q. When will SSC CGL 2020-21 exam be conducted? A. SSC CGL Tier I exam was conducted from 13th to 24th August 2021. Tier 2 exam will be tentatively held on January 28 and 29, 2022. Tier 3 exam on February 6, 2022. |
| Q. When will SSC CGL 2020-21 Result be released? A. SSC CGL Tier I exam result will be tentatively released on December 11, 2021. |
We have now provided all the relevant information on SSC CGL Recruitment 2020-21. Once you have gone through the information you were looking for, get back to your SSC CGL Preparation 2021. Make sure that you prepare as per the SSC CGL 2020 syllabus and exam pattern. You can also take free SSC CGL Mock Tests at Embibe. Taking these tests will help you to proceed in the right direction. After each test, candidates can easily analyze their performance and rectify their mistakes which will, in turn, result in score improvement.
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