SSC CGL Exam Info

The Examination comprises of two stages as explained below.

Tier - I Written Examination (Objective Multiple Choice Type) (Computer Based)
Tier -II Written Examination (Objective Multiple Choice Type) (Computer Based)

Pattern of Tier -I Examination (Computer Based):

Part Subject No of Qs Max. Marks Duration
A General Intelligence & Reasoning 25 50 60 Minutes
(80 Minutes for VH candidates)
B General Awareness 25 50
C Quantitative
Aptitude
25 50
D English Language 25 50
  TOTAL 100 200
  • Tier –I of the CGLE will be common for all categories of posts

  • There will be negative marking of 0.5 marks for each wrong answer in Tier-I.

  • Questions will be of Objective Type Multiple Choice , set both in Hindi and English in respect of Parts A, B and C.

  • The questions in Reasoning, GA and English will be of a level commensurate with the Essential Qualification viz graduation and questions in Quantitative Aptitude will be of 10th standard level.

Pattern of Tier-II Examination (Computer Based):

This is the second stage of the exam and only those candidates who qualify the first stage (Tier -I) , will be allowed to sit in this exam . It is also a objective type test

Tier-II will include conducting of Paper-I and Paper-II in separate shift(s)/ day(s).

Paper Session Subject No. of Qs Max Marks Duration
Paper I Session I (2 Hr 15 Min) Section I : 
Module I : Mathematical Abilities 30 60 * 3 = 180 60 Minutes
Module II : Reasoning & General Intelligence 30
Section II : 
Module I : English Language & Comprehension 45 70 * 3 = 210 60 Minutes
Module II : General Awareness 25
Section III :  
Module I : Computer Knowledge 20 20 * 3 = 60 15 Minutes
150 Qs 450 Marks 135 Min
Session II (15 Min) Section III :   One Task 15 Minutes
Module II : Data Entry Speed Test
Paper II Statistics 100 100*2 = 200 120 Minutes

  • Paper-I is compulsory for all the posts.
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  • It will be mandatory for the candidates to qualify all the sections of Paper-I  
  • Paper-II will be for only those candidates who apply for the posts of Junior Statistical Officer.