SSC CGL Notification 2023 (Out): Download Official Notification PDF

SSC CGL Notification 2023: Selection Process

SSC CGL 2023 Selection Process comprises multiple stages. The SSC CGL Exam is conducted in two stages: Tier 1 and Tier 2.

• Tier-I: Computer Based Examination
• Tier-II: Computer Based Examination
  • Tier-II will include conducting of Paper-I, Paper-II and Paper-III in separate shift(s)/ day(s). Paper-I is compulsory for all the posts whereas Paper-II will be for only those candidates who apply for the posts of Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) in the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation and who are shortlisted in Tier-I for these Posts.
  • Paper-III will be for only those candidates who are shortlisted in Tier-I for Paper-III i.e. for the posts of Assistant Audit Officer/ Assistant Accounts Officer.
  • Paper-I will be conducted in two sessions – Session–I & Session II, on the same day. Session-I will include conducting Section-I, Section-II and Module-I of Section-III. Session II will include conducting Module II of Section-III. Therefore, the duration of Session-I will be 2 hours and 15 minutes and the duration of Session-II will be 15 minutes only.
  • There will be negative marking of 1 mark for each wrong answer in Section-I, Section-II and Module-I of Section-III of Paper-I and of 0.50 marks for each wrong answer in Paper-II and Paper-III.
  • Candidates eligible for scribe will get an extra 20 minutes for 1 hour time.
  • Paper-I is compulsory for all the posts. It will be mandatory for the candidates to qualify all the sections of Paper-I. Paper-I will include following three sections having two modules each.

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SSC CGL Notification 2023: Exam Pattern

SSC CGL 2023 comprises of two tiers. Tier I is mainly screening and scoring exams. Tier II is the merit-deciding Tier.

• Tier 1: Objective Type – Computer Based Examination (CBT)
• Tier 2: Objective Type – Computer Based Examination (CBT)

SSC CGL 2023 Exam Pattern has been explained below.

SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam Pattern

The SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam is conducted in an online mode in which candidates have to report to the assigned examination centre. The Tier 1 exam is an objective type Computer Based Test (CBT) that is conducted in online mode. Certain quick facts about the SSC CGL Tier 1 exam are mentioned below.

• The Tier 1 exam is conducted in online mode where candidates will be allotted computer systems on which they will attempt their exam.
• The type of question will be multiple choice in which four options will be provided and candidates will have to choose one correct answer.
• The question paper will be bilingual in which the questions will be written in both Hindi and English. Only in the English section, the questions will not be bilingual.
• The Tier 1 exam has 4 sections namely Reasoning, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude & English Language.
• Each section consists of 25 questions and every correct answer will award 2 marks to candidates. On the contrary, every incorrect answer will lead to a deduction of 0.50 marks.
• There is no sectional cut off. The marks will be calculated on an aggregate basis for Tier 1.

• Note-A: Tier-I will consist of Objective Type, Multiple choice questions.
• Note-B: The questions will be set both in English & Hindi except for English Comprehension.
• Note-C: There will be negative marking of 0.50 (¼) for each wrong answer.

The aspirants must note that there is no penalty for unattempted questions. If they are not sure of the correct answer, it is advisable to not attempt the questions instead of going with the wrong answer which can lead to deduction of marks. To get shortlisted for Tier 2, candidates need to qualify SSC CGL Cutoff of Tier 1. The cut off is released soon after the successful conduction of the examination. Candidates can have a look at the SSC CGL Tier 1 Analysis to understand the exam pattern and the difficulty level of questions that are asked in the examination.

SSC CGL Tier 2 Exam Pattern (Revised)

The detailed SSC CGL Tier 2 Exam pattern is provided below:

• Note-A: There will be negative marking of 1 mark for each wrong answer in Section-I, Section-II and Module-I of Section-III of Paper-I and of 0.50 marks for each wrong answer in Paper-II and Paper-III.
• Note-B: Candidates eligible for scribe will get an extra 20 minutes for 1 hour time.
• Note-C: Paper-I is compulsory for all the posts. Paper-II for only JSO Post and Paper-III is for only Assistant Account Officer and Assistant Audit officer.
• Note-D: Tier-II will consist of Objective Type, Multiple choice questions except for DEST Test.

SSC CGL Tier II Paper 1 Exam Pattern

For Session 1

There will be a negative marking of 1 mark for each wrong answer in Section-I, Section-II and Module-I of Section-III of Paper-I and of 0.50 marks for each wrong answer in Paper-II and Paper-III.

For Session 2

• Note-I: Module-II of Section-III of Paper-I will include conducting of a Data Entry Speed Test (DEST) for a duration of 15 minutes in Session-II on the same day.
• Note-II: The “Data Entry Speed Test” (DEST) Skill Test will be conducted for a passage of about 2000 (two thousand) key depressions for a duration of 15 (fifteen) minutes.
• Note-III: DEST will be mandatory for all the posts; however it will be qualifying in nature.
• Note-IV: It will be mandatory for the candidates to qualify all the sections of Paper-I.

SSC CGL Tier-II Paper 2 Exam Pattern

For the posts of Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) in the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation

Note-1: 0.50 marks for each wrong answer.

Note-2: Paper-II will be for only those candidates who apply for the posts of Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) in the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation and who are shortlisted in Tier-I for these Posts.

SSC CGL Tier-II Paper 3 Exam Pattern

For Post of Assistant Audit Officer or Assistant Audit Officer/ Assistant Accounts Officer which comes under Pay Level-8 (₹ 47600 to 151100) Post.

Note-1: 0.50 marks for each wrong answer.

Note-2: Paper-III will be for only those candidates who are shortlisted in Tier-I for Paper-III i.e. for the posts of Assistant Audit Officer/ Assistant Accounts Officer.

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SSC CGL Syllabus 2023

Given below is the SSC CGL Syllabus 2023 for Tier 1 and 2 exams. The candidates must check and study all the topics listed below thoroughly for effective SSC CGL preparation.

SSC CGL Tier 1 Syllabus

SSC CGL 2023 Paper-1 comprises four Sections/Subjects that are mentioned below:

• General Knowledge or General Awareness
• Quantitative Aptitude
• General Reasoning
• English Comprehension

Let’s have a look at the detailed SSC CGL Tier 1 Syllabus of all these 4 sections:

SSC CGL Tier 2 Syllabus

SSC CGL Tier 2 exam will be conducted online comprising 3 papers-

• Paper I (Compulsory for all posts),
• Paper II for candidates who apply for the pofosts of Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) in the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation and
• Paper III for candidates who apply for the posts of Assistant Audit Officer/ Assistant Accounts Officer.
• Objective Type, Multiple choice questions, except for Module-II of Section-III of Paper-I

Check SSC CGL Detailed Subjectwise Syllabus for Tier 1 and Tier 2

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SSC CGL Previous Year Question Paper

Prepare for SSC CGL Exam by Learning from SSC CGL Previous Year Question Paper. We have provided all the Previous Year Question Paper of SSC CGL Exam in PDF. Check SSC CGL Previous Year Question Paper.

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SSC CGL Notification 2023: FAQs

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