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Top 5 Posts of SSC CGL: The Staff Selection Commission conducts the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) exam to recruit Group B and Group C positions in various Government Ministries, Departments, and Offices. The SSC CGL post includes Assistant Audit Officer, Assistant Account Officer, Inspector of Central Excise, Assistant Enforcement Officer, Assistant Section Officer, Inspector of Income Tax, etc.
The SSC CGL selection process involves two tiers, i.e., Tier 1 and Tier 2. Candidates who clear all the tiers are eligible to grab a post. Furthermore, they must meet the eligibility criteria, or SSC will disqualify them. In this article, we have provided details on the top 5 posts under the SSC CGL exam. Continue to read the article to find out more.
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– Since SSC CGL Tier-1 is scheduled from July 14 to 27, 2023, aspirants are advised to practice SSC CGL previous year papers and take SSC CGL mock tests to improve their exam-taking skills and performance!
As mentioned earlier, through SSC CGL, aspirants can apply for many Group B and Group C posts. However, here are the top 5 jobs of SSC CGL:
| Post | Job Profile | Classification of Post |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Audit Officer – Indian Audit & Accounts Department Under Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) | a) Conduct audits of govt./public sector organisations. b) Traveling during the inspection. | Group “B” Gazetted (Non-Ministerial) |
| Assistant Accounts Officer – Indian Audit & Accounts Department Under Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) | The profile consists of working as an investigating officer, but most candidates will be doing computer/ data-oriented work for Intelligence Bureau. | Group “B” Gazetted (Non-Ministerial) |
| Assistant Section Officer (Central Secretariat Service) | Clerical work includes completing files and making reports. | Group “B” |
| Inspector (Central Excise) CBEC | a) Clerical or file-related work (If posted in Headquarters). b) Verifying taxations on goods passing through ports (If posted in the field). | Group “B” |
| Assistant Enforcement Officer (Directorate of Enforcement, Department of Revenue) | a) Dealing with files, making presentations, and brochures. b) Assist in the raid. c) Gather information about money laundering or any other economic crimes. d) Visit banks for enquiries, visit courts, and help lawyers present cases. | Group “B” |
A[ert from these top five posts, there are other posts that candidates can check in the table below:
| Post | Job Profile | Classification of Post |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant (Ministry of External Affairs) | Administration work like planning and examining documents, compiling reports, updating events, noting, drafting, and communicating with the head office. | Group “B” |
| Assistant (AFHQ) | Clerical work like compiling files, reports and many kinds of paperwork. Keeping track of ongoing cases and subsequent follow-ups. | Group “B” |
| Assistant (Other Ministries/ Departments) | Work under government organisations like the Department of Personnel & Training, Parliamentary Affairs, Election Commission, etc. | Group “B” |
| Inspector of Income Tax (CBDT) | a) Assessing Income Tax payable by people or companies. b) Conducting raids c) Handling refund claims | Group “C” |
| Sub Inspector (Central Bureau of Investigation) | Work as state police with more powers. | Group “B” |
| Inspector of Posts (Department of Post) | a) Promote the business of post offices. b) A lot of travel. c) Performance pressure to meet numbers. d) Take charge of 60-70 post officers e) Assisted by two Mail overseers. | Group “B” |
| Statistical Investigator Gr.II (Ministry of Statistics & Prog. Implementation) | The Statistical Investigator Officers posted at NSSO performs two main functions i.e., data collection and data processing. | Group “B” |
| Inspector (Central Bureau of Narcotics) | Checking on the cultivation of opium poppy/ Conducting periodic checks in companies. | Group “B” |
| Sub Inspector National Investigation Agency (NIA) | Investigate terrorism & other national security issues. | Group “B” |
| Auditor | Audit expense reports of the State Department (C&AG), Accounts of defence forces (CGDA), and General accounts of the country (CGA). | Group “C” |
| Accountant /Junior Accountant(Offices under CGA) | Clerical work, Handles accounts, funds, pensions, loans, etc. | Group “C” |
| Sr. Secretariat Assistant(Central Govt. Offices/Ministries other than CSCS cadres.) | a) Maintain files in the concerned department. b) Reply to emails received in the respective department. c) Drafting RTI replies and sending them for approval. d) Data entry. | Group “C” |
| Tax Assistant (CBDT) | Assessing, verifying, and modifying tax data of an individual or business (CBDT) and goods & services. | Group “C” |
| Compiler (Registrar General of India) | a) Clerical work b) Drafting and compiling reports c) Conducting census. | Group “B” |
| Sub Inspector (Central Bureau of Narcotics) | a) Dispatch of Opium Consignment. b) Regular Check of Illegal Opium Cultivation. c) Scanning the area and ensuring there is no production of synthetic drugs or narcotics. | Group “B” |
SSC recruits posts of various pay scales from Level 4 to Level 8. There are only two posts under Level 8. However, there are many posts in Pay Level 7. The following table shows all SSC CGL posts of Level 7 and Level 8:
| Post | Pay Level | Gross Salary | In Hand Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Audit Officer | Pay Level 8 | 54,864 – 61,424 | 50,725 – 57,285 |
| Assistant Accounts Officer | Pay Level 8 | 54,864 – 61,424 | 50,725 – 57,285 |
| Assistant Section Officer | Pay Level 7 | 41,003 – 46,183 | 36,864 – 42,044 |
| Assistant | Pay Level 7 | 41,003 – 46,183 | 36,864 – 42,044 |
| Inspector | Pay Level 7 | 41,003 – 46,183 | 36,864 – 42,044 |
| Assistant Enforcement Officer | Pay Level 7 | 41,003 – 46,183 | 36,864 – 42,044 |
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Find frequently asked questions on SSC CGL posts below:
Ans: Assistant Audit Officer, Assistant Accounts Officer, Assistant Section Officer, Inspector, and Assistant Enforcement Officer are the top five job positions under SSC CGL.
Ans: Highest paying jobs in SSC CGL are Assistant Audit Officer, Assistant Accounts Officer, Assistant Section Officer, Assistant, Inspector, and Assistant Enforcement Officer.
Ans: Assistant Audit Officer and Assistant Accounts Officer are the best job positions under SSC CGL.
Ans: The SSC CGL selection process consists of two tiers, namely Tier 1 and Tier 2.
Ans: Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised University or equivalent.
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