
SSC CGL 2017 Notification – Your Complete Guide to Exam Pattern, Dates & Vacancies
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Finally, Staff Selection Commission has announced SSC CGL 2017 notification on 16th May 2017. According to the notification, there are estimated 10,000 vacancies for various Group B and C job positions.
Combined Graduation Level Examination (CGL or CGLE) is one of the most competitive exams in India. Also, it gives you entry into coveted central government jobs.
After a long wait, candidates now can apply for SSC CGL 2017. But before you do that. It is important to read through all important details of the notification. Also, learn about important dates, eligibility criteria, syllabus, and all other relevant details.
SSC CGL 2017 Important Dates
We have listed out important dates for 2017 SSC CGL below:
Start Date for SSC CGL 2017 Application: 16th May 2017
Last Date to Apply: 16th June 2017
SSC CGL 2017 Tier 1 Computer Mode Exam Dates: 1st to 20th August 2017
SSC CGL 2017 Tier 2 Computer Mode Exam Dates: 10th to 11th November 2017
SSC CGL 2017 Tier 4 Descriptive Paper Exam Date: 21st January 2018
SSC CGL 2017 Tier 4 Skill Test Exam: February 2018
SSC CGL 2017 Eligibility Criteria
It is important to meet eligibility criteria to apply for SSC CGL 2017. Inability to meet SSC CGL 2017 will lead to cancellation of application.
The eligibility is consisted of following criteria
- Reservation
- Nationality
- Age limit
- Minimum Educational Qualifications
Let us go into the details of each eligibility criteria given above.
Reservation details for SSC CGL 2017
Nationality and Citizenship for SSC CGL
Age Limit for SSC CGL exam
For further details on age limit for SSC CGL 2017 exam, please refer to the official notification.
Minimum educational qualifications required for SSC CGL 2017
SSC CGL 2017 Total Vacancies and Distribution
There are estimated 10,000 job vacancies for Group B and C job positions. However, final estimate to be provided soon by Staff Selection Commission.
We have provided below the details of the posts:
Pay Band of Rs. 9,300-34,800/-
Group | Job Position | Ministry/Department | Age Limit |
B | Assistant Audit Officer | Comptroller and Auditor General of India | Up to 30 |
Assistant Accounts Officer | Comptroller and Auditor General of India | Up to 30 | |
Assistant Section Officer (ASO) | Central Secretariat | Up to 30 | |
“” | IB | Up to 30 | |
“” | Railway | Up to 30 | |
“” | MEA | Up to 30 | |
“” | AFHQ | Up to 30 | |
Assistant | Others | Up to 27 | |
“” | “” | Up to 30 | |
ASO | “” | Up to 30 | |
Assistant | “” | Up to 30 | |
C | Income Tax Inspector | CBDT | Up to 30 |
B | Excise Inspector | CBEC | Up to 30 |
Preventive Officer | “” | Up to 27 | |
Examiner | “” | Up to 27 | |
Assistant Enforcement Officer | Enforcement Directorate and Revenue Directorate | Up to 30 | |
SI | CBI | Up to 30 | |
Inspector | Post | Up to 27 | |
DA | Comptroller and Auditor General of India | Up to 30 | |
Inspector | CBN | Up to 27 | |
SI | NIA | Up to 30 | |
JSO | MSPI | Up to 32 |
Pay Band of Rs. 5,200-20,200/-
Group | Job Position | Ministry/Department | Age Limit |
Auditor | Comptroller and Auditor General of India | Up to 27 | |
“” | CGDA | Up to 27 | |
“” | Others | Up to 27 | |
Accountant | Comptroller and Auditor General of India | Up to 27 | |
Accountant | Others | Up to 27 | |
SSA/UDC | Govt. of India and Others | Up to 27 | |
TA | CBDT | Up to 27 | |
TA | CBEC | Up to 27 | |
SI | CBN | Up to 27 |
SSC CGL 2017 Exam Pattern, Mode and Syllabus
The SSC CGL 2017 exam will be conducted in 4 tiers process. The candidates have to qualify for each tier to progress to further tiers.
The personal interview has been removed, therefore, only examination and practical will be conducted in all cases.
We have provided tier wise exam pattern and mode:
SSC CGL Tier 1:
Total duration: 1 hour
Total questions: 100 questions
Total marks: 50 marks
Mode: Computer based
Pattern: Multiple choice questions
Negative marking: -0.5
SSC CGL Tier 2:
Total duration: 2 hours
Total questions: 500
Total marks: 800
Mode: Computer based
Pattern: Multiple choice questions
Negative marking: -0.25
SSC CGL Tier 3:
Total duration: 1 hour
Total marks: 100
Mode: Pen and paper
Pattern: Descriptive
Negative marking: nil
SSC CGL Tier 4:
9(D)
Total duration: 1 hour (approx.)
Syllabus: Data Entry Speed Test (DEST) at 8,000 key depression per hour
Mode: Computer based
Pattern: typing
Negative marketing: nil
9(E)
Total duration: 1 hour (approx.)
Syllabus: CPT (Computer Proficiency Test) that includes: Word, PowerPoint, and Slide presentation
11(a, b, c)
Total duration: Tentative
Total duration: 1 hour (approx.)
Syllabus: Medical test, Cycling and Walking
Please refer to the original SSC CGL notification for detailed information on this.
How to Apply for SSC CGL 2017?
We have listed out step-by-step application process for SSC CGLE 2017 exam below:
Note: The mode of application is online only. Application fee is Rs. 100/- only.
- Visit this link: http://ssc.nic.in/
- Click on ‘New Registration’ button
- Fill up the registration form
- Registration Id and password will be generated
- Upload photos and signature
- Fill up the application form with accurate details
- Click on ‘Final Submit’ (only if you’ve filled up application form completely with accurate details)
- Choose mode of payment: offline or online
- Make payment either online or offline
- Take print out of the final application form
Contact SSC for SSC CGLE 2017
Address: Block No 12, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi 110091
Official website: http://ssc.nic.in/
Download PDF that contains SSC contact phone numbers and other relevant details
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