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.
 
• 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.