SSC CGL Recruitment 2022: Tier-1 Answer Key (Out)

SSC CGL Recruitment 2022: SSC CGL exam is conducted every year by the SSC for the recruitment of the Grade B and C posts under various Government Departments, Ministries and Offices. The SSC CGL exam is conducted in the 4 stages or 4 tiers. In which the first two exams are online and the last two are offline exams.

The entire registration process and admission communication happen via online mode through the official website of the Staff Selection Commission. The candidates need to qualify for each stage of the SSC CGL exam to proceed to the next one, before being finally selected for the relevant posts. This year, the Tier-1 exam was conducted from April 11-21, 2022 and the provisional answer key has also been released on Mat 02, 2022.

Latest: SSC has released the provisional answer key for the tier-1 exam. Click here to get the details.

SSC CGL Recruitment Overview 2022

Before we start with the details, let us first have an overview of the basic details of basic information regarding the Combined Graduate Level Exam:

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SSC CGL Important 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.

SSC CGL Exam Dates 2022

Check the table below to know the SSC CGL 2022 important dates and events:

SSC CGL Notification

The Official Notification of SSC CGL 2022 has been published by the Commission on December 23, 2021. The online application window was active from December 23, 2021, to January 23, 2022. The direct link to access the official PDF is mentioned below:

• SSC CGL Official Notification [Download PDF]

SSC CGL Vacancies

SSC has mentioned the total number of vacancies 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

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Check the tentative number of vacancies given in the official notification from the table below:

How to Check SSC CGL Vacancy?

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 a PDF. Go through and download it for future reference.

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SSC CGL Salary

Candidates can check the SSC CGL Salary for different posts in Combined Graduate Level mentioned below:

1. Pay Level 8 (Rs 47600 to 151100)

2. Pay Level 7 (Rs 44900 to 142400)

3. Pay Level 6 (Rs 35400 to 112400)

4. Pay Level 5 (Rs 29200 to 92300)

5. Pay Level 4 (Rs 25500 to 81100)

SSC CGL Eligibility Criteria 2022

We advise the candidates to go through the given eligibility criteria to ensure the candidate’s 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:

1. a subject of Nepal or,
2. a subject of Bhutan or,
3. a Tibetan refugee who came over to India, before the 1st January 1962 with the intention of permanently settling in India, or
4. 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:

There is also a provision for relaxation in the upper age limit as per the rules. Check the age relaxation criteria for different categories:

There is also permissible relaxation in the upper age limit for Group C posts only are mentioned below:

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:
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 Application Process 2022

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 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:

SSC CGL Recruitment 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:

– The SSC CGL Tier I exam is conducted for a total of 200 marks which consists 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 Exam Pattern 2022

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:

SSC CGL Tier-II Exam Pattern

The SSC CGL Tier-II exam pattern is provided in the table below:

SSC CGL Tier III Exam Pattern

The SSC CGL Exam Pattern for Tier III is given below:

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 2022

The SSC CGL 2021-22 Syllabus differs for every stage of the exam. The subjects included in the SSC CGL syllabus for Tier I & II exams are as follows:

1. General Intelligence & Reasoning
2. Quantitative Aptitude
3. General Awareness
4. English Language
5. Statistics
6. General Studies (Finance and Economics)

SSC CGL Admit Card 2022

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 hall ticket will have the details of the examination such as exam date, roll number, centre code, candidate’s signature and photograph, exam centre details, etc. In case of any discrepancy in the details mentioned on the SSC CGL admit card, the candidates will have to report to the official exam conducting authority. It is important for the candidates to bring the hall ticket on exam day. Without the hall ticket, no candidates will be allowed to enter the exam hall.

Best Books for SSC CGL

The selection of the appropriate books is very essential for SSC CGL Preparation. Check the subject-wise best books for SSC CGL 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 2022

The Staff Selection Commission has released the SSC CGL answer key on their official website with the response sheets. The candidates can refer to the official website to get the answer key and calculate the marks scored by the candidates in the exam. In case of any discrepancies, the candidates can raise objections regarding the correct options. The candidates can also challenge the answer key on the official website.

The SSC CGL answer key challenging options will be opened as per the prescribed schedule by the officials. The candidates will have to pay the mentioned fees and challenge the answer key with the required proofs or documents.

SSC CGL Result 2022

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 2022

The SSC CGL Cut-off 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’s SSC CGL cut-off from the table below.

SSC CGL 2019-20 Tier 1 Cutoff (Paper-I and Paper-II)

FAQs on SSC CGL Recruitment 2022

The frequently asked questions on SSC CGL 2022 recruitment are mentioned below:

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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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