SSC CGL Exam Pattern
The SSC CGL (Staff Selection Commission – Combined Graduate Level) exam is conducted in multiple tiers. Below is the detailed exam pattern for each tier:
1. SSC CGL Tier-I: Computer-Based Examination (CBE)
- Mode: Online
- Type: Objective (Multiple Choice Questions)
- Duration: 60 minutes (1 hour)
- Total Marks: 200
- Number of Questions: 100
- Sections and Marking:
| Section | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 50 |
| General Awareness | 25 | 50 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 50 |
| English Comprehension | 25 | 50 |
- Negative Marking: 0.50 marks deducted for each incorrect answer.
2. SSC CGL Tier-II: Computer-Based Examination (CBE)
- Mode: Online
- Type: Objective (Multiple Choice Questions)
- Duration: 2 hours per paper
- Total Papers: 3 (depending on the post applied for)
- Marking Scheme:
| Paper Name | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks |
| Paper-I: Quantitative Abilities | 100 | 200 |
| Paper-II: English Language & Comprehension | 200 | 200 |
| Paper-III: General Studies (Finance and Economics) | 100 | 200 |
- Negative Marking:
- Paper-I, III: 0.25 marks for each incorrect answer.
- Paper-II: 0.50 marks for each incorrect answer.
3. SSC CGL Tier-III: Descriptive Paper
- Mode: Offline (Pen and Paper)
- Type: Descriptive (Essay, Letter, Application, Precis Writing)
- Language: English or Hindi
- Duration: 1 hour
- Maximum Marks: 100
4. SSC CGL Tier-IV: Skill Test
Applicable for specific posts.
- Components:
- Data Entry Speed Test (DEST): For Tax Assistants, requires 8000 key depressions per hour.
- Computer Proficiency Test (CPT): For posts like Assistant Section Officer, covering Word Processing, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Key Points
- Tier-I and Tier-II are mandatory for all candidates.
- Tier-III is a qualifying paper, but its marks are considered in the final merit.
- Tier-IV is applicable for specific posts only.
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