SSC CGL 2021: SSC CGL Notification PDF, Exam Date, Eligibility Criteria

SSC CGL 2021 Notification Out on 29th December

SSC CGL Exam Dates 2021

The schedule of the exam as per the latest SSC CGL 2021 notification is out now. The registration for Tier 1 will be closed in January 2021. The tentative exam date of tier 1 is 29-05-2021 to 07-06-2021(given in the SSC CGL notification pdf). The exam date for SSC CGL tier 2, 3, and 4 will be announced later.

Some significant SSC CGL 2021 exam dates are given below:

SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam Dates

The tentative exam dates of the SSC CGL 2021 Tier-I are given below:

SSC CGL Tier 2 Exam Dates

The SSC CGL Tier-2 exam is expected to be held in the month of September. The tentative exam dates of the SSC CGL 2021 Tier-II are given below:

SSC CGL 2021 Vacancies

The tentative vacancy for SSC CGL 2021 is not yet released by the Staff Selection Commission of India. This year 6506 vacancies are expected to be filled by SSC. These vacancies have been created in the department of Income Tax, Excise, and Custom. There were 8582 vacancies released last year where 3674 were in the General Category. The number of vacancies is decreasing every year. Let us analyze year-wise vacancy details to know the trend followed by SSC in previous years. You can find more details about the vacancies in the SSC CGL notification 2021 pdf.

SSC CGL 2021 Exam Summary

You can find every minute detail about the SSC CGL Exam in this summary table:

SSC CGL Latest Notification Updates

• SSC has released the SSC CGL notification for the year 2021 on 29th December. The candidates are requested to fill the form for Tier 1 before 31st January.

• The latest updates on SSC CGL 2019-20 Exam has also been released for Tier-II exam application status for various regions. The aspirants of SSC CGL 2019 waiting for the same can visit the official website to know the status of their respective applications.

• SSC CGL 2019 Tier III exam was held on November 22, 2020. The Tier IV dates will be announced after the result.

• SSC Combined Graduate Level examination 2019 candidates are requested to update the examination center.

• SSC CGL Exam 2018 skill test candidates were requested to update their examination centers. This exam was held on Nov 18 and Nov 19. The result will be out soon.

SSC CGL 2021 Recruitment

Staff Selection Commission conducts the various types of government exams to recruit employees for different government departments. Its main goal is to find eligible candidates and help them achieve a better lifestyle. SSC has released the official notification of SSC CGL 2021 on 29th December 2020. The registration for the SSC CGL 2021 has been started from 29th December 2020 to 31st January 2021.

SSC CGL 2021 Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility criteria for SSC CGL 2021 is judged on the basis of four parameters given below:

1. Educational Qualifications

2. Age Limit

3. Citizenship

4. Physical Fitness(Optional)

1. Education Qualification Guidelines for SSC CGL 2021 Exam

Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university/institution is basic educational guidelines given in SSC CGL notification pdf 2021. The educational qualifications may vary according to the designation. The SSC CGL 2021 post wise educational requirements are given below:

2. SSC CGL 2021 Age Limit Guidelines

The age limit defined for SSC CGL 2021 is 18 - 32 years. The age limit and relaxation criteria are based on vacancy as well. Let's discuss these in tabular form.

SSC CGL 2021 Post Wise Age Limit

SSC CGL 2021 Category Wise Age Relaxation

This table is explaining the category wise age relaxation criteria:

Every year Staff Selection Commission (SSC) carries out the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) exam in four levels for various posts. Every candidate has to score qualifying marks in order to move into the next tier. Once a candidate has cleared all four tiers, he/she will get a job based on the merit list. The candidates in top positions will get creamy job posts.

SSC CGL selection process is explained below:

1. Candidates who have applied for SSC CGL 2021 exam, will be allotted a Roll number and Admit Card to appear in the Computer Based Examination (Tier-I). The time limit for the examination of Tier-I is 60 minutes.

2. SSC CGL Tier-I date will be out and candidates will be called to appear in the exam.

3. Those candidates who will qualify Tier-I will be called for the Tier-II and Tier-III phase of the SSC CGL Examination.

4. SSC will announce separate cut-offs for Paper-III of Tier-II. Paper III is mandatory for the candidates who have applied for the post of Junior Statistical Officer (JSO). Paper-IV of Tier-II is mandatory for the posts of Assistant Audit Officer and Assistant Accounts Officer. Paper-I and Paper-II of Tier-II are common for all the posts offered in SSC CGL 2021 EXAM.

5. According to the official notification of SSC CGL 2021, minimum qualifying marks have been introduced in Tier-I, Tier-II, and Tier-III exams. It varies for different categories. The Minimum qualifying marks in Tier-I, each Paper of Tier-II and Tier-III examination are as follows:

SSC CGL 2021 Exam Pattern

Let us discuss the SSC CGL 2021 exam pattern tier wise so that it can be easy for the aspirants to understand the same before starting the exam preparations.

SSC CGL Tier I Exam Pattern

SSC CGL Tier-I exam pattern is explained below:

SSC CGL Tier-II Exam Pattern

SSC CGL Tier-II exam pattern is explained below:

SSC CGL Tier III Exam Pattern

SSC CGL Tier-III exam pattern is explained below:

SSC CGL Tier IV Exam Pattern

SSC CGL Tier-IV is a computer-based test that is held in two phases: DEST Test & CPT Test. Here are the details of these two exams:

DEST: In this test candidates need to type 2000 words in 15 minutes on a computer in English. This test is carried out to check the writing skills of a candidate.
CPT: This test is carried out to examine the aptitude to work swiftly on Word Processing, Spreadsheets, and making slides.

SSC CGL 2021 Syllabus

Let us discuss the SSC CGL 2021 exam syllabus tier wise. Here is the table explained in details:

SSC CGL 2021 Marking Scheme

• Normalization: In case the multiple shifts of the SSC CGL 2021 exam have some variations in the difficulty level then normalization will be implemented on the basis of marks scored in Tier-I and Tier-II. Normalization done through this process will be treated as the final score and the results will be prepared on the basis of those marks.

• SSC Tier I and Tier II follow negative marking for every wrong answer by deducting 0.50 marks as a penalty for every mistake. It does not have a sectional cut-off. No marks will be deducted for any unattempted question or in case it is left blank.

• SSC CGL Tier III is a descriptive test which is a language proficiency test. It is conducted in English/Hindi medium comprising 100 marks. The maximum time allotted to attempt the exam is one hour.

• SSC CGL Tier-IV Exam is a skill test to examine the Computer application skills of the candidates who have qualified for all the required phases. Computer Test will be held in two phases: DEST Test & CPT Test.

SSC CGL 2021 Resolution of Tie Cases

In case there is a tie in the scores of the aspirants in all the Tiers of the examination, the examining body of SSC will decide the tie-breaker using the following conditions:

1. Marks scored in Tier-II Examination.

2.Marks scored in Tier-III Examination

3. Marks scored in Tier-I Examination.

4. To consider the date of birth, taking the older candidate to be placed higher.

5. To take the alphabetical order where the first names of the candidates emerge.

SSC CGL 2021 Latest Changes

Here is the list of amendments suggested in the SSC CGL 2021 Notification by the Staff Selection Commission:

1. Candidates must score minimum qualifying marks in Tier -I, Tier II, and Tier III Examination. The category-wise marks to be scored are given below:

UR: 30%

OBC/ EWS : 25%

Others: 20%

2. Candidates qualifying Tier-I will be allowed to appear in Tier-II and Tier-III Examinations.

3. SSC CGL Tier-II comprises of Paper-I and Paper-II

4. Candidates shortlisted in Tier-II for the posts of JSO/ Statistical Investigator and Assistant Audit Officer/ Assistant Accounts Officer will be eligible to take Paper-III and Paper-IV correspondingly.

5. The exam date for Tier-2 & Tier-3 will be notified later on, initially, it used to be declared in the notification itself.

6. Only for those candidates who had Qualified Tier-II, Tier-III sheet will be assessed.

7. Candidates who have qualified all the Tiers of SSC CGL EXAM will be called for the Document Verification and Skill Tests i.e. Computer Proficiency Test (CPT) and Data Entry Skill Test (DEST).

8. Skill Tests are obligatory but qualifying in nature. In case a candidate does not appear in Skill Test or fails to qualify for the Skill Test, he/ she will not be applicable for the posts where CPT/ DEST is obligatory.

9. Qualified candidates will be given the preference of posts online before processing for Document Verification.

SSC CGL 2021 Salary Structure

Payscale according to the latest pay band for each post which will be given through the SSC CGL recruitment exam is given below:

SSC CGL 2021 Exam Centers

The candidates are allowed to choose three centers of their choice while filling the form. The Staff Selection Commission will try to allocate the exam center according to candidate preference. If the first exam center chosen by the candidate is not available, then SSC will adjust according to their second and third preference. Here is the serial wise list of exam centers along with their respective center codes.

We have also created a map of SSC CGL 2021 exam centers for the convenience of our viewers. You can find it here.

SSC CGL 2021 Online Application

Follow these steps to apply for SSC CGL online:

1. First of all, log in to the official website http://ssc.nic.in

2. Register as a new user at the website which can be created by using a valid email ID and phone number. You will get the OTP for the required ID you want to generate for the SSC portal.

3. After you click on the Apply button, you will get the application form, fill it online.

4. You need to have the scanned copies of the recent passport size photograph, signature, and thumb impression to fill the application.

5. You can pay the application fee online or through a Challan which will be generated after you have filled in the required application for SSC CGL 2020-21 Exam.

6. After registration click on the Apply button to get the application submitted to the portal.

7. Then click on the Submit button after cross-checking the details or else you will not be able to make any changes afterward.

8. Download the duly filled-in application form.

9. Take the print out for future references.

SSC CGL 2021 Document Verification

The documents are required at the time of online application submission and final verification. The candidates must have a hard copy of online submitted documents at the time of final verification. Staff Selection Commission will call the qualified students for the document verification process after the completion of the exam process. The candidates must have their Matriculation Certificate, Graduation Certificate, Caste certificate(if filled), and other relevant documents. The candidates are allocated their posts online or at the time of document verification. The list of most important documents required to fill the exam are:

• Matriculation Certificate

• Graduation Certificate(If pursuing, then it is only required at time of final verification)

• Caste Certificate

• Address Proof

SSC CGL Educational Qualification Codes

The codes to be filled in the application form while applying for SSC CGL 2021 is given in the table below to enable the applicants to know the relevant code matching their educational qualification. SSC CGL candidates can find their qualification codes relevant to their studies using this table:

Application Fee Structure SSC CGL 2021 Exam

The general and OBC candidates have to pay a minimal fee of 100 rs only. On the other hand, SC/ST/PH/Female candidates do not have to pay any fee to appear in the exam.

SSC CGL 2021 Admit Card Will Be Out Soon

SSC CGL 2021 Tier-I online exam (CBT) will be going to conduct from 29th May 2021 to 7th June 2021 in different cities.

SSC CGL 2021 Result

SSC CGL notification is out now. We will keep you updated once the exam is done. A total of 9,78,103 candidates appeared in last year's examination. Based on marks scored in Tier-I Examination, candidates have been shortlisted, category-wise, to appear in Tier-II and Tier-III examinations. Separate cut-offs have been fixed for the posts of Assistant Audit Officer and Assistant Accounts Officer (List-1), Junior Statistical Officer (JSO), and Statistical Investigator (SI), Grade II (List-2), and all other posts (List-3).

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SSC CGL 2021 Exam Preparation

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SSC CGL 2021 FAQ's

Q) What is SSC CGL?

A) SSC stands for staff selection commission. It is a government organization that conducts various government job exams annually for the central government. CGL stands for combined graduate level examination. CGL is the flagship exam of the SSC. This exam is conducted for group B and group C posts.

Q) Where can aspirant apply for SSC CGL 2021?

A) An aspirant can visit the official site ssc.nic.in to apply online for the SSC CGL 2021 exam.

Q) When will SSC CGL 2021 exam be conducted?

A) SSC CGL 2021 Tier-I CBT exam is scheduled from 29th-May-2021 to 7th-June-2021, while the Tier-II & III exam will be conducted soon.

Q) A candidate can apply for how many posts?

A) An aspirant can apply for more than one post in case he or she fulfills the eligibility criteria for the respective posts. You can check the details about the post types in the official SSC CGL notification 2021 pdf.

Q) What is the basic qualification required for SSC CGL?

A) An aspirant of SSC CGL should possess a bachelor's degree from a recognized university or institute to appear in the examination.

Q) Can a diploma holder aspirant apply for SSC CGL?

A) Diploma holders cannot apply for SSC CGL 2021. It is a must for an aspirant to hold a bachelor’s degree.

Q) How many times can an aspirant attempt SSC CGL examination?

A) There is no limit to appear in the SSC CGL examination. The basic requirement is to fulfill the eligibility criteria for the SSC CGL examination and one can appear as many times as one is willing to appear in the exam.

Q) What are the posts available under SSC CGL 2021 recruitment for fresher?

A) Following posts can be applied by fresher who will be appearing for the exam:

• Assistant Audit Officer

• Assistant Accounts Officer

• Assistant

• Assistant Section Officer

• Assistant/ Superintendent

• Inspector of Income Tax

• Inspector (Central Excise)

• Inspector (Preventive Officer)

• Inspector (Examiner)

• Asst. Enforcement Officer

• Sub Inspector

• Inspector Posts

• Divisional Accountant

• Inspector

• Junior Statistical Officer

• Auditor

• Accountant

• Accountant/ Junior Accountant

• Senior Secretariat Assistant/ UDC

• Tax Assistant

• Upper Division Clerk (UDC)

Q) Are the aspirants in the final year of graduation eligible to apply?

A) Yes, the aspirants in the final year of graduation can apply but they have to present their bachelor’s degree at the time of document verification.

Q) Is negative marking applicable in SSC CGL?

A) There will be a negative marking of 0.5 for each wrong answer in Tier-I. In Tier-II, there is a negative marking system of 0.25 for each wrong answer in Paper-II - English Language & Comprehension and 0.50 for each wrong answer in Paper-I, Paper III, and Paper IV of Tier II.

Q) How many vacancies are released for SSC CGL 2021?

A) The number of vacancies will be determined at the time of Document Verification i.e. about one month before the declaration of the final results.

Q) Will the exam be conducted online or offline?

A) Written Exam for SSC CGL 2021 will be conducted in online mode. Only Tier-III, the descriptive paper will be conducted offline - pen and paper mode.

Q) May I know for which posts interviews are conducted as a part of the selection procedure?

A) There are no interviews for any of the posts of SSC.

Q) What are the age criteria to apply for SSC CGL?

A) The minimum age to apply for SSC CGL written exam is 18 years and the maximum age limit is 32 years. You can check for the SSC CGL notification's age relaxation table for more details.

Q) Does the SSC CGL exam have sectional cutoffs like in IBPS and RBI exams?

A) There is no sectional cut off. Make sure you read the overall SSC CGL cut off which is according to different posts

Q) Is tier 1 of qualifying nature only?

A) There are many rumors going around of making Tier-I of qualifying nature only. But it’s not possible at all in the case of SSC. So, clear the butterflies in your bellies, if there are any. Marks of SSC CGL 2021 tier 1 are included in the further selection process so you cannot take it lightly.

Q) Is there any Post of SSC CGL which is considered as a State Service?

A) No, All the posts carry All India Service Liability (AISL) i.e. the candidate, after Selection, may be asked to serve anywhere in the country.

Q) What is the time required for preparing for SSC Exams?

A) If you are serious about the study and ready to dedicate 5 to 6 hours daily, then normally you may prepare the syllabus within 2 to 3 months. There are many students who got success within 3 months of preparation.

Q) What is the exam pattern of SSC CGL?

A) SSC CGL is divided into 4 tiers:

• Tier-1 is an objective type and online test. It is compulsory for all.

• Tier 2 is also an objective type. While paper 1 and 2 of tier 2 are compulsory for all, paper 3 and paper 4 is for students who apply for AAO and JSO.

• Tier 3 is compulsory and is descriptive in nature. It is an offline paper i.e. you have to write with pen and paper.

• Tier 4 is a skill test and qualifying in nature. It means you are required to obtain minimum marks and marks of this phase are not added to prepare the final merit list. This phase is not applicable to all posts. See the latest exam notification to get information on this as it is of a dynamic nature.

Q) What is the time duration of different tiers of the SSC CGL 2021 exam?

• SSC CGL tier 1 – 60 minutes

• SSC CGL tier 2 – 120 minutes for each paper.

• SSC CGL tier 3 – 60 minutes.

Q) Does SSC CGL have a sectional time limit to solve a paper-like banking exam?

A) No, there is no sectional time limit to solve each section. You will be given a total of 60 minutes in tier 1 to solve the paper. You can switch between sections as per your wish.

Q) Can I Crack SSC CGL on the first attempt?

A) Yes, it is possible to qualify for SSC CGL in the first attempt. Your dedication and hard work are mandatory in combination with the appropriate strategies and effective preparation tips to score high in SSC CGL EXAM.

Q) Can I Crack SSC CGL in 3 months?

A) Definitely, it is possible to qualify for the SSC CGL Exam by doing three months of exam preparation. In the SSC CGL Exam, it is very important to understand the basic concepts first and then focus on the syllabus.

Q) Does SSC CGL 2021 have an interview?

A) SSC CGL 2020-21 is conducted both online and offline. SSC CGL Tier 1, 2, and 4 are conducted online on the computer system and Tier 3 is a descriptive written test in pen and paper mode. Tier 4 is the ultimate qualifying round where document verification is also completed. There are no personal conducted in SSC CGL since 2016.

Q) Will SSC CGL 2021 be tough?

A) SSC CGL Exam is not difficult but not easy at the same time because of high competition. It is from moderate to difficult. It can be made easy by using the correct study strategy for the SSC CGL exam.

Q) Will SSC CGL 2021 happen?

A) SSC CGL 2021 online exam for Tier-I will be held from 29th May to 7th June 2021 and the Tier-II & Tier-III exam will conduct soon. The recruitment process for CGL 2021 will start online w.e.f 29th December 2020.

Q) Which post in SSC CGL has the highest salary?

A) Assistant Audit Officer (AAO) is the highest salary post in SSC CGL. It is the only gazette post in posts obtainable by SSC CGL.

Q) Is Tier 4 compulsory in SSC CGL?

A) No, Tier 4 is not compulsory in SSC CGL. It depends upon the preferences that you had filled while doing registration for the exam. In case the post opted by you requires TIER 4 then it is compulsory.

Q) Is coaching necessary for SSC CGL 2021?

A) It entirely depends on you if you would like to join any coaching institute or you want to opt for self-study. A reputed SSC Coaching institute can assist you with an enhanced way to recognize the exams and pertain significant strategies to acquire time management skills.

Q) Can an average student crack SSC CGL?

A) It is not at all difficult to qualify SSC CGL. Even an average student can effortlessly crack it with 5–6 months devoted study provided you are not weak in English, and the basics of mathematics are very clear in your mind. Then it will be easy for you to clear this exam on the first attempt.

Q) Which is the best job in SSC CGL?

A) Best Job depends on choice which you may decide as follows:

• For those who like foreign travel, an Assistant in MEA is the ideal option. They will compulsorily be working in foreign, for some years with very handsome perks.(Salary, Respect etc)

• For those who require immediate promotion to Group A post, Asst. Section Officer and ITI are the best. Formerly Inspector examiner was good for promotions but not now as more Examiner were employed in recent years, this one will be promoted only after them.

• For those who wanted to be posted in Delhi, Asst in CSS, Railways, and other Asst jobs in ministries are best as they will be posted in Delhi till retirement.

Q) Can 12th pass apply to SSC CGL 2021?

A) No, the minimum qualification for SSC CGL EXAM is graduation from a recognized University/Institution.

Q) How can I check the application status for SSC CGL exam?

A) Yes, you can check the status of the application using following steps:

1. Visit the SSC Regional Website.

2. Click Know your status- CGL Tier I Exam 2021 link

3. You can either fill in your Roll Number/ Reg No. or Candidate's Name and Date of Birth.

4. Ensure whether your application has been acknowledged or discarded. Also, make a note of your exam date, time & city.

Q) How can I get SSC CGL roll no?

A) You have to visit the official SSC Regional website according to your zone. Click at the Know your SSC CGL Application Status 2018 link. Fill up your Name and Date of Birth OR Online ID Registration No. then Click at “Know your Roll Number & status of Application

Q) Can I register twice for SSC CGL?

A) No, you should not register twice for the SSC CGL 2021 exam as it would be measured as a deceitful activity and the board can take lawful action against you. In case you did it by mistake then inform the board through mail or call. And if two admit cards are issued by error then you have to take one of them otherwise your candidature may be canceled by the board.

Q) How can I recover my SSC user and password?

A) After visiting the SSC website, go to the application part for which you have applied, and then you will find a link “Forgot Registration Number and password”, do click on it. Subsequently, it will send the registration number and password to your email id.

Q) What is the identification mark in SSC form?

A) Any type of mark which is distinct or distinguishable will serve as your identification mark. For instance, moles or even stitches mark on any part of the body (hand, shoulder, face, etc), any other type of birthmark on your body can be filled up as an identification mark. So, do find out whatever birthmark, mole, scar you have got on your body and do fill it in SSC form.

Q) How can I complete partial registration of SSC CGL?

A) Open SSC portal i.e. ssconline.nic.in. Take cursor towards “Application Part” and enter your “Registration No” and “Password” “Enter Text” and hit on the “submit” link. Thereafter, the application form will appear on your screen. Do fill the application as per the prescribed format.

Q) How can I update my educational qualification in SSC CGL?

A) In the SSC CGL 2021 application form, students can change their level of education qualification by modifying the application section on the site. After submission of the form, students cannot change the details but can change it before the submission of the form.

Q) How many times we can edit SSC registration?

A) Till now, Part 1 registration can be updated only twice and Part 2, the exam-specific one can be corrected during the form filling time duration allotted by SSC. From 2017 onwards, SSC has categorized posts and so now the candidates have to fill the post preference form at the time of document verification.