SSC CGL 2018 recruitment exam postponed due to the allegation of mass cheating in SSC CGL recruitment exam. As per the official SSC notice, SSC CGL recruitment exam date 2018 of Tier 1 has been postponed. No new dates have been announced by SSC. Now, SSC is in the process to finalize a new vendor to conduct SSC recruitment exams.
Staff Selection Commission (SSC) is a Central Government Recruitment Agency, mandated for making recruitment to Group B (Non-Gazetted) and Group-C (Non-technical) posts in various Departments, Ministries and Subordinate and Attached Offices under Government of India.
SSC will hold the Combined Graduate Level Examination (SSC CGL), 2018 (Tier-I) from 25.07.2018 to 20.08.2018 for selecting candidates for Tier-II examination for filling up different categories of post in various Ministries / Departments /Organisations.
SSC CGL 2018 Exam Date
| Activity |
Dates |
| SSC CGL 2018 Online Application |
5th May to 4th June 2018 |
| SSC CGL 2018 Tier-I |
To be notified later(CBE) |
| SSC CGL Tier-II |
To be notified later |
| SSC CGL Tier-III (Des) |
To be notified later |
| SSC CGL Tier-IV Exam |
To be notified later |
SSC CGL 2018 Application - 5th May to 4th June 2018
SSC CGL 2018 Age Limit
Age Limit for SSC CGL Applications
| Type |
Limit |
| Group B |
Minimum: 18 years, Maximum: 27 years |
| Group C |
Minimum: 18 years, Maximum: 27 years |
For Other Posts
| SSCL CGL Post |
Required Age |
| Statistical Investigator Grade II |
Max. 32 years |
| Assistant in CSS |
20 – 30 years |
| Assistant in IB |
21 – 30 years |
| Assistant Enforcement Officer/SI in CBI/SI in NIA |
30 years |
| SI in Central Bureau of Narcotics |
18 – 27 years |
SSC CGL 2018 Exam Syllabus
SSC CGL 2018 Education Qualification
The educational qualification varies according to the post for SSC CGL 2018 and is listed below:
| SSC CGL Post |
Educational Qualification |
| Assistant Audit Officer |
Bachelor’s Degree in any subject from a recognized University OR Desirable Qualification: CA/CS/MBA/Cost & Management Accountant/ Masters in Commerce/ Masters in Business Studies |
| Statistical Investigator Grade – II Post |
Bachelor’s Degree from any recognized University with minimum 60% in Mathematics in Class 12th OR Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline with Statistics as one of the subjects in graduation |
| Compiler Posts |
Bachelor’s Degree from any recognized University with Economics or Statistics or Mathematics as compulsory or Elective Subject |
| All Other Posts |
Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized University or equivalent |
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SSC CGL 2018 Post Preference
The post inclinations composed by following components.
- Type of Job.
- Preferred Department of Work
- Salary & Grade Pay
- Further Career Growth Opportunities etc.
- Place of Posting i.e (Delhi or Other cities or at your preferred place).
- Selection Process (Skill Test/ Computer Proficiency Test/ Physical Endurance Test etc).
| SSC CGL Post Preference Group A |
| Post Code |
Post Name |
Grade Pay |
Age Limit |
| F |
Assistant Audit Officer |
4800 |
Not exceeding 30 years |
| $ |
Assistant Accounts Officer |
4800 |
Not exceeding 30 years |
| SSC CGL Post Preference Group B |
| Post Code |
Post Name |
Grade Pay |
Age Limit |
| A |
Assistant Section Officer |
4600 |
20-30 years |
| C |
Assistant Section Officer |
4600 |
Not exceeding 30 years. |
| D |
Assistant Section Officer |
4600 |
20-30 years |
| E |
Assistant Section Officer |
4600 |
20-30 years |
| G |
Assistant Section Officer |
4600 |
20-30 years |
| H |
Assistant |
4600 |
18-30 years |
| > |
Assistant |
4600 |
20-30 years |
| < |
Assistant Section Officer |
4600 |
Not exceeding 30 years. |
| I |
Assistant |
4200 |
Not exceeding 30 years. |
| & |
Assistant/ Superintendent |
4200 |
Not exceeding 30 years. |
| J |
Inspector of Income Tax |
4600 |
Not exceeding 30 years |
| K |
Inspector (Central Excise) |
4600 |
Not exceeding 30 years |
| L |
Inspector (Preventive Officer) |
4600 |
Not exceeding 30 years |
| M |
Inspector (Examiner) |
4600 |
Not exceeding 30 years |
| N |
Assistant Enforcement Officer |
4600 |
Upto 30 years |
| O |
Sub Inspector |
4600 |
20-30 years |
| P |
Inspector Posts |
4600 |
18-30 years |
| Q |
Divisional Accountant |
4200 |
Not exceeding 30 years |
| S |
Inspector |
4600 |
18-27 years |
| % |
Sub Inspector |
4200 |
Upto 30 years |
| SSC CGL Post Preference Group C |
| Post Code |
Post Name |
Grade Pay |
Age Limit |
| R |
Junior Statistical Officer |
4200 |
Upto 32 years |
SSC CGL 2018 Exam Syllabus
SSC TIER 1 Exam Syllabus
| Section |
Subject |
No of Questions |
Max Marks |
Exam Duration |
| 1 |
General Intelligence and Reasoning |
25 |
50 |
60 minutes |
| 2 |
General Awareness |
25 |
50 |
(For VH & Candidates |
| 3 |
Quantitative Aptitude |
25 |
50 |
suffering from |
| 4 |
English Comprehension |
25 |
50 |
Cerebral Palsy: |
| Total |
100 |
200 |
80 minutes) |
General Intelligence & Reasoning
Address matching, Arithmetic Number Series, Arithmetical Reasoning and figural classification, Classification of center codes/roll numbers, Coding and Decoding, Critical thinking, Date & city matching, Decoding and classification, Discrimination & observation, Drawing inferences, Embedded Figures, Emotional & Social Intelligence, Figural Analogy, Figural Classification, Figural Pattern – folding and completion, Figural Series, Indexing, Judgment & Decision making, Non-verbal series, Number Series, Numerical Operations, Problem Solving, Problem solving & Analysis, Punched hole/pattern –folding & unfolding, Relationship concepts, Semantic Analogy, Semantic Classification, Semantic Series, Similarities and Differences, Small & Capital letters/numbers coding, Space Orientation & Visualization, Space visualization, Spatial orientation, Statement conclusion, Syllogistic reasoning, Symbolic Operations, Symbolic/Number Analogy, Symbolic/Number Classification, Trends, Venn Diagrams, Visual memory, Word Building,
Quantitative Aptitude:
Angles subtended by chords of a circle, Averages, Bar diagram & Pie chart, Basic algebraic identities of School Algebra & Elementary surds, Circle and its chords, tangents, Common tangents to two or more circles, Complementary Angles, Computation of whole numbers decimals, Congruence and similarity of triangles, Degree and Radian Measures, Discount, Fractions and relationships between numbers, Frequency polygon, Graphs of Linear Equations, Heights and Distances, Histogram, Interest, Mixture and Allegation, Partnership Business, Percentage, Profit and Loss, Quadrilaterals, Ratio & Proportion, Rectangular Parallelepiped, Regular Polygons, Regular Right Pyramid with triangular or square base, Right Circular Cone, Right Circular Cylinder, Right Prism, Sphere & Hemispheres, Square roots, Standard Identities, Time & Work, Time and distance, Triangle, Triangle and its various kinds of centers, Trigonometric ratio
General Awareness
Culture, Current Affairs, Economics, General politics & scientific research, Geography, History, India and its neighboring countries
English Comprehension
Fill in the Blanks, One word Substitution, Phrases and Idioms, Reading Comprehension, Sentence Correction, Spellings
SSC TIER 2 Exam Syllabus
| Paper |
Subject |
No of Questions |
Max Marks |
Exam Duration |
| 1 |
Quantitative Abilities |
100 |
200 |
2 Hours |
| 2 |
English Language and Comprehension |
200 |
200 |
2 Hours |
| 3 |
Statistics |
100 |
200 |
2 Hours |
| 4 |
General Studies (Finance & Economics) |
100 |
200 |
2 Hours |
Important Points:
- Paper-1 and Paper-2 are compulsory for all posts
- Paper-3 is only for the post of “Statistical Investigator Gr. II” & “Compiler”
- Paper-4 is only for the post of “Assistant Audit Officer”
- There will be negative marking in SSC CGL 2018 Tier 2 exams.
- One wrong answer to a question will deduct 0.5 marks in Paper-1, 3, 4 and 0.25 marks in Paper-2.
- Level for Paper 1 Questions will be of 10th standard l, Paper-2 of 10+2 level and Paper-3 & 4 on graduation level.
- The computer will be made available by the Commission at the Centre/venue allocated for the exam
- Candidates shall not be allowed to bring their own Key-board for the purpose.
- The duration of the exam is 2 Hours and 40 Minutes for candidates who are visually handicapped.
SSC TIER 3 Exam Syllabus
This is a descriptive exam with the purpose of testing the written skills of the candidates in English/Hindi. It is held offline. The candidates are required to write Essay/Letter/Application/Precis. In order to prepare for this section one needs to read lots of articles from various newspapers and magazines. Besides this, you need to be well-versed with the latest pattern of Letter and Application.
Important Points:
- The duration of this exam is of 60 minutes’ and carries 100 marks.
- 10+2 level questions are asked in this exam.
- It is a qualifying exam.
- The duration of the exam duration 80 minutes for candidates who are visually handicapped or suffering from cerebral palsy
SSC TIER 4 Exam Syllabus
Tier 4 Exam of SSC CGL Exam 2018 will have the couple of skill tests which are necessary for certain government posts.
1. DEST (Data Entry Speed Test): It is a qualifying skill test for all the posts, other than Compiler. It is held to test the typing speed of the candidate. In this test, the candidates are given the printed material in English which they should type accurately on a computer with a minimum of 2000 (two thousand) key depressions. The duration of this test is 15 (fifteen) minutes.
2. CPT (Computer Proficiency Test): SSC will hold CPT, in three modules - Word Processing, Spread Sheet and Generation of Slides. It will be applicable for applicants of Assistants of CSS. CPT is a qualifying test.
SSC CGL 2018 has been announced and Tier 1 Exam for SSC CGL 2018 will be held in the Month of JULY August on various Date. SSC CGL 2018 in four tiers each of which has a different set of pattern and syllabus. Clearing the exam is not an easy task, especially when candidates target both Banking and SSC CGL exams. The SSC CGL exam has a different scheme and syllabus. If you plan it properly then you may see your name in the final Selection List
SSC CGL Tier I examination that was introduced last year. You will get 60 minutes to attempt all the 100 questions and each question will carry 2 marks with a penalty of 0.5 marks if done wrong. So it becomes quite important for you to maintain accuracy.
Tips and strategy for SSC CGL Tier 1
1. Reasoning and General Intelligence
This section is very scoring so candidates need to focus more on this part. The reasoning is a test to observe your mental and problem solving ability. Reasoning questions are less time taking than Aptitude questions in SSC CGL exams. You have to be very careful while answering these questions. SSC CGL reasoning, 15-20 questions can be done easily by just using common sense and daily practice. This section needs concentration and Accuracy.
Quantitative aptitude is not only important for Tier I, but also for Tier II. Quant section play final role in the marks and Merit list of candidates. You need to save time in the online exam for solve this section. You are advised to save time from Reasoning, English & General Awareness as this part takes more time to solve the problems. You need to practice all the varieties of questions in every topic and need to learn some shortcut techniques to solve them. The syllabus not only includes arithmetic but also some topics of advanced maths.
This is the scoring section for SSC CGL. This section is there for both the Tier I and Tier II exams. In this section candidates needs to focus more on selected scoring topics like Sporting the Error, Fill in the Blanks, Idioms & Phrases, Active and Passive Voice, Sentence Improvement, Miss Spelt Words, One Word Substitution, English Comprehension, Cloze Test. You have to improve grammar as well vocabulary part and more time to on Antonym Synonyms.
General Awareness is the important section of the exam because you can score more marks in less time. This section is quite vast and requires a more amount of time. In recent time SSC ask number of questions from General Science section. so candidates can focus more study of General Science. The strategy to prepare for this section is to practice the previous year’s question papers. In these sections questions are to be asking from History, Geography, Polity, Economy, and Current Affairs.
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