SSC CGL Selection Process 2022-23

As per the revised selection process, the SSC CGL recruitment process will be conducted in two tiers of Computer Based Examination. Candidates have to clear first Tier 1 to become eligible for Tier 2. Have a look at the SSC CGL Selection Process as per the revised pattern below -

• Online Application: Candidates must submit an online application form, which includes personal details and educational qualifications.
• Tier-I Examination: This is a computer-based test that assesses candidates' knowledge in general intelligence, general awareness, quantitative aptitude and English comprehension.
• Tier-II Examination: This is also a computer-based test that tests the knowledge of candidates in Quantitative Abilities, English Language & Comprehension, Statistics and General Studies (Finance and Economics)
• Document Verification: Candidates who qualify in the interview will be called for document verification.
• Final Merit List: The final merit list will be prepared on the basis of the performance in Tier-I, II.

Eligibility Criteria for SSC CGL Selection Process

The eligibility criteria for the (SSC CGL) examination typically include the following:

• Educational Qualifications: Candidates must have a bachelor's degree from a recognized university in any discipline. However, there are some posts for which specific educational qualifications are required.
• Age Limit: The age limit for SSC CGL varies depending on the post applied for. Generally, the age limit is between 18 and 32 years. However, there are some age relaxations for certain categories of candidates such as OBC, SC/ST, PwD, etc.
• Nationality: Candidates must be a citizen of India, Nepal, Bhutan, or a Tibetan refugee who came over to India before January 1, 1962, with the intention of permanently settling in India.
• Physical Standards: Candidates must meet the physical standards as laid down by the commission for some posts.
• Number of Attempts: Number of attempts for SSC CGL also varies depending on the category of the candidate.

SSC CGL Selection Process 2022-23: Tier I 

Aspirants need to first appear for the SSC CGL Tier 1 stage and qualify it by scoring more or equal to the prescribed SSC CGL Cut Off. The marks obtained in SSC CGL Tier 1 exam is essential for qualifying. The details of SSC CGL Tier 1 stage is given below -

• The Tier I exam consists of 4 sections - Reasoning, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude & English Language as per the latest SSC CGL Syllabus. 
• The SSC CGL Tier-1 exam consists of objective-type multiple-choice questions.
• Except for English section, the paper will be set bilingually i.e., in English & Hindi.
• Each section carries 25 questions for 2 marks each, which makes up a total of 50 marks per section.
• The total time duration for Tier 1 exam is 1 hour and for scribe eligible candidates the time duration is 1 hour and 20 mins.
• For every wrong attempt, 0.50 negative marking will be made. 
• Minimum qualifying marks for Tier I SSC CGL paper is 30% for UR category. 

Once you are done going through the syllabus, check SSC CGL Latest Updates page for upcoming Tiers information.

SSC CGL Selection Process 2022-23: Tier II

The SSC CGL Tier 2 stage is the most important and decision-making stage of the SSC CGL Selection Process. The marks scored in this stage will be taken into consideration for shortlisting aspirants in the final merit list. Check out Tier-II stage details below -

• The SSC CGL Tier-II stage will be held in two sessions for Paper 1 on the same day. Session-I will include Section-I, Section II and Module-I of Section III. Session II will include Module-II of Section III.
• Candidates will be required to mandatory qualify for all sections of the Paper 1. 
• All three papers in Tier II stage will consist of Objective Type MCQs, except for Module II of Section III of Paper 1. 
• Paper 1 is compulsory for every post.
• Paper 2 will be for only those candidates who apply for the posts of Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) in the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation
• Paper 3 will be for only those candidates who are shortlisted in Tier-I for Paper 3 i.e. for the posts of Assistant Audit Officer/ Assistant Accounts Officer.
• Except for English Language And Comprehension module in Section II of Paper 1, all questions will be in both English and Hindi
• Candidates will be deducted 1 mark for each wrong answer in Section-I, Section-II and Module-I of Section-III of Paper 1. 
• Every wrong answer in Paper 2 and Paper 3 will get a deduction of 0.50 mark.. 
• Module-I of Section-III of Paper 1 i.e. Computer Knowledge Test is mandatory but qualifying in nature.
• Module-II of Section-III of Paper 1 includes a Data Entry Speed Test (DEST) in Session-II. It is qualifying in nature and mandatory for all SSC CGL posts. 
• The DEST/Skill Test will be of 2,000 (Two Thousand) Key Depressions for 15 mins on Computer

Check the SSC CGL Exam Analysis here in detail to know the difficulty level of the paper!

SSC CGL Document Verification 

The SSC CGL Selection Process ends with the final Document Verification (DV) round. Candidates who have qualified for both Tier-I and Tier-II SSC CGL exam appear for this round. They will be required to bring along the original documents and photocopies having the exact same information submitted at the time of SSC CGL Application Process. Candidates with quota reservation will have to produce supporting documents or they will be considered under the Unreserved/General category. The list of documents required for the SSC CGL Document Verification stage is given below-

• Two recent passport size color photographs
• Original Photo ID proof
• Copy of Matriculation or Secondary Certificate
• Educational Qualification Certificate
• Caste or Category Certificate (if applicable)
• Persons with Benchmark Disabilities Certificate (if applicable)
• Certificates For Ex-Servicemen - Serving Defence Personnel (if applicable), Undertaking, and Discharge (if discharged from Armed Forces)
• Relevant Age Relaxation certificate (if applicable)
• Central Government Civilian Employees Certificate
• NOC (if already employed in Government or Govt. undertakings)
• Applicable documents related to change of name after matriculation on marriage/remarriage/divorce, etc.
• Any other document(s) prescribed in Admission Certificate for DV round. 

Know how to check your SSC CGL Application Status here!

Documents for Photo ID Proof Verification

The SSC CGL Selection Process requires candidates to bring original documents for verification, including Photo ID proof that matches the date of birth provided on the Admission Certificate. Candidates can present the original copy of one of the following documents for verification:

• Aadhar Card/E-Aadhar printout
• Voter’s ID Card
• PAN Card
• Driving License
• Official ID Card of your School/College/University
• Employer ID Card (Govt./ PSU)
• Ex-Serviceman Discharge Book issued by Ministry of Defence
• Any other photo ID Card issued by the Central/ State Government

It's important for candidates to ensure that the information on the Photo ID proof matches the information provided on the Admission Certificate, and to bring the original copy of the document for verification. Failure to produce the required documents will lead to disqualification from the SSC CGL Selection Process.

SSC CGL Minimum Qualifying Marks 2022

The SSC CGL Selection Process requires candidates to meet the minimum qualifying marks in both Tier 1 and Tier 2 exams. These marks are different from the actual cut-offs that are released after each exam stage. While the SSC keeps the minimum qualifying marks fixed, the cut-offs can vary in each cycle. Candidates will only proceed further into the SSC CGL Selection Process if they score equal to or more than the prescribed category-wise cut-offs.

It is important for candidates to check the minimum qualifying marks for the SSC CGL Tier 1 and Tier 2 exams and the cut-offs for each cycle to ensure that they meet the necessary requirements for the SSC CGL Selection Process.

Minimum Qualifying Marks in SSC CGL Tier 1 & Tier 2 Exam

The table below shows the minimum qualifying marks in Tier-I, Section-I, Section-II & Module-I of Section-III of Paper-I of Tier-II, Paper-II & Paper-III of Tier-II Exam for all categories -

Minimum Qualifying Marks in Data Entry Speed Test

The minimum qualifying standards i.e., maximum percentage of errors permitted in DEST i.e.,

Module-II of Section-III of Paper-I of Tier-II Exam are given below -

Tie-Breaking Criteria in SSC CGL Selection Process

If the Tier-II marks of two or more candidates are tied, the final merit list will be prepared based on the following criteria, one after the other in the given order, till tie is resolved. 

• Total marks in Paper-II & Paper-III of Tier-II Exam for JSO and AAO posts respectively (if applicable)
• Total marks in Section-I of Paper-I of Tier-II Exam
• Date of Birth (preference for older candidate over younger ones)
• Alphabetical order of name initials. 

Check out the SSC CGL Eligibility Criteria for your desired post. 

SSC CGL Selection Process 2022 - Key points

Now that you have complete idea of the selection process for SSC CGL exam, take down these few key points for your reference -

• For an accurate and unbiased selection in SSC CGL Result, candidates’ normalized marks in both exam tiers will be taken into consideration. 
• The SSC CGL Normalization Process is a key factor for equalizing marks of candidates who appeared in different shift exams to bring transparency in the selection process.
• The Commission doesn’t allow candidates to re-evaluate/re-check their marks obtained in any tier/stage of the SSC CGL exam. 
• Candidates who are not qualified in both Section-I and Section-II will not be eligible for evaluation in Section-III of Tier-II exam and also won’t be considered in the further selection process.
• Candidates who don’t submit their SSC CGL Post Preference Order on the official website will not be selected for any post. 
• The board will release the SSC CGL Answer Key once the exam stages are conducted. Those who wish to object to these answer keys can submit online representations by paying Rs. 100 per question within a stipulated period.

Thus, candidates must start preparing for the competitive CGL exam due to its lucrative job profile, perks and benefits. Check out the detailed SSC CGL Salary & Job Profile for all posts here!

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