SSC CGL Selection Process:There will be several phases of the Staff Selection Commission’s (SSC) Combined Graduate Level Examination. Details of the selection process are provided below.
Selection Process Details:The selection procedure for the Combined Graduate Level Exam will include several steps, including a written test, a proficiency/skill test, and document verification.
1. Mode of Selection: Minimum qualifying marks in Tier-I, Section-I, Section-II & Module-I of
Section-III of Paper-I of Tier-II, Paper-II & Paper-III of Tier-II Examination are
as follows:
- UR : 30%
- OBC/ EWS : 25%
- All other categories : 20%
Maximum percentage of errors allowed (i.e. minimum qualifying standards) in Module-II of Section-III of Paper-I of Tier-II Examination i.e. DEST are as follows:
- UR : 20%
- OBC/ EWS : 25%
- All other categories : 30%
Candidates will be shortlisted, according to category, to take the Tier-II examination based on their performance in the Tier-I, or computer-based, examination. There will be distinct deadlines set for the Junior Statistical Officer post, which will appear in Papers I and II of Tier-II; the Statistical Investigator Grade-II post, which will appear in Papers I and II of Tier-II; the Assistant Audit Officer and Assistant Accounts Officer posts, which will appear in Papers I and III of Tier-II; and all other posts, which will appear in Paper I of Tier-II.
i. For every candidate who passed Tier-I, there will be a Tier-II examination. Every candidate must appear in each of the three Paper-I sections in Tier-II. However, only those who are shortlisted for the positions of Assistant Audit Officer/Assistant Accounts Officer and Junior Statistical Officer/Statistical Investigator Grade-II would need to show up for Papers II and III, respectively.
ii. To be eligible for Paper-I of Tier-II, candidates must meet all thesegments.
Candidates will be shortlisted for Section-III of Paper-I of Tier-II Examination evaluation based on their combined performance in Section-I and Section-II of Paper-I of Tier-II Examination. Candidates who do not meet the requirements of Sections I and II will not be qualified to participate in Section III evaluation, and they willSection III of Paper I of Tier II is qualifying; that is, both the Computer Knowledge Test and the DEST modules are qualifying. In contrast to other jobs, a distinct higher cut-off in Module I will be set by the Commission for the positions where computer proficiency is required (as stated in Paragraph 13.8.10). Comparatively speaking, in Module-II, or DEST, a distinct higher level or cut-off will be established by the Commission for the posts that need either Computer Proficiency or DEST (as stated in Paragraph 13.8.11.4) in contrast to other posts.
Prior to the announcement of the results, candidates will be asked to rank their preferences for different departments and postings using the Commission’s online option form. If a candidate does not express a preference for a post, ministry, department, or organization, he will not be given consideration for it. Once submitted, options are considered final and cannot be modified later for any reason. As a result, candidates using these choices need to take caution.
Candidates will not be considered for any posts in the Final Result if they do not submit their post preference(s) on the Commission website within the allotted time. These applicants won’t be given another chance to express their preference for positions.
Physical and medical criteria, including the Physical Efficiency Test, are mandatory for positions mentioned at Para-15.5. (Details of such requirements are accessible at Annexure-XVII). Exams of these medical and physical requirements will be carried out following the User Department in question’s final applicant selection. A candidate’s candidature won’t be taken into consideration for any other position or department if he or she fails these exams. As a result, candidates must carefully review these requirements and indicate the roles they desire.
The candidates’ overall performance in the Tier-II Examination shall be the sole factor used to create the merit list.
Subject to qualifying Section-III (both modules) of Paper-I of Tier-II, a merit list for the positions of Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) and Statistical Investigator Grade-II will be created based on the total marks earned in Sections I and II of Paper-I and Paper-II of Tier-II examination.
Subject to passing Section-III (both modules) of Paper-I of Tier-II, the aggregate marks from Sections I and II of Paper-I and Paper-III of Tier-II examination will be used to create the merit list for the positions of Assistant Audit Officer and Assistant Accounts Officer.
In cases where DEST is required (as stated in Paragraph 13.8.11.4), a merit list will be created based on the total scores obtained in Sections I and II of Paper I of Tier-II, provided that Module-I (the Computer Knowledge Test) of Section-III of Paper I of Tier-II at standard standards and Module-II (the DEST) of Section-III of Paper I of Tier-II at higher standards are met.
Subject to meeting higher standards for both Module I (the Computer Knowledge Test) and Module II (the DEST) of Section-III of Paper-I of Tier-II, the Merit List for the posts where CPT is required (as stated at Paragraph 13.8.10) will be created based on the total marks earned in Sections I and II of Paper-I of Tier-II examination.
As long as Section-III (both modules) of Paper-I of Tier-II is qualified, the merit list for all other positions will be created using the combined scores from Sections I and II of the Tier-II examination.
Candidates in each category will be chosen in the end based on their “preference of posts” and overall performance in the Tier-II Examination. The candidate will not be given consideration for any other choice after receiving his first preference based on merit. As a result, candidates must carefully consider their desire for posts. Once the candidates have executed their option or preference, it will be considered FINAL and non-reversible. Candidates’ subsequent requests to alter their service or allocation will not be accepted for any reason or under any circumstances.
A post’s final allocation is determined by the Commission based on merit and the candidates’ preferences for the post(s) and department. Once a post is assigned, it cannot be changed because the candidate does not meet the post’s requirements for physical, medical, or educational standards. To put it another way, if a candidate, for instance, has expressed a higher preference for a position and is chosen for it, his candidature will be refused and he won’t be considered for any other positions if he doesn’t fulfill the requirements—medical, physical, or educational.
Candidates who are chosen on the basis of their own merit and without regard to lax standards—SC, ST, OBC, EWS, ESM, and PwBD—will not be tallied against the reserved quota of vacancies. Depending on which is better for them, these individuals will be considered for open positions based on their overall merit or on openings designated for their group. The qualified candidates belonging to the categories of SC, ST, OBC, EWS, ESM, and PwBD will be selected individually to fill the reserved positions.
Regardless of their merit position, SC, ST, OBC, EWS, ESM, and PwBD candidates who meet the relaxed standards—such as the age limit, experience or qualifications, number of chances allowed, extended zone of consideration, etc.—will be counted toward reserved vacancies rather than unreserved vacancies. Regardless of their ranking in the order of merit, such candidates may also be recommended under the lenient standards to the extent that there are openings set aside for them in order to make up for the shortfall in the reserved quota. Regarding Ex-Servicemen, it is legal to deduct their military service from their age when applying for reserved or unreserved posts; this exemption is not to be interpreted as a relaxation of criteria.
If a position is deemed appropriate for someone with a benchmark impairment in the applicable category and the candidate is chosen based solely on merit, they may be appointed against an open position.
A candidate who passes the exam does not automatically become appointed until the government determines, after whatever investigation may be required, that the candidate is qualified in every way to be assigned to the service or position.
Candidates should confirm that they meet all requirements for eligibility before submitting an application to take the test. As long as they meet the requirements for eligibility, their admittance at any point throughout the exam will only be provisional. They will not be allowed to sit for the exam if it is discovered via verification, either before or after the written exam, that they do not meet any of the requirements.
All of these positions carry an All India Service Liability, meaning that anyone chosen for appointment could serve anywhere in India (AISL).
Upon final selection, the concerned User Ministry, Department, or Organization may assign candidates to a State, UT, or Zone. It may be necessary for these applicants to become fluent in the local language of the designated State, UT, or Zone in order for the User Ministry, Department, or Organization to confirm them for the designated positions.
If, for any reason, a candidate who achieves more than the cut-off marks in one Tier or examination stage is not eligible for the next stage or final selection, he must notify the relevant Regional Office of the Commission within two months of the results being announced or two weeks before the next examination stage is held, whichever comes first.
A candidate must get in touch with the relevant User Department right away if they are ultimately chosen and do not hear back from either the Commission or the relevant User Department within a year of the announcement of the results.
The Commission will only announce the results once, and if candidates withdraw after the User Departments have completed the document verification process, no more nominations will be accepted. In these situations, the Departments may take additional steps to move forward with
of openings in compliance with the current regulations.
Following the announcement of the final result, there won’t be a waiting list or reserve list.
Physical Standards for Various Posts: The Central Excise/Examiner/Preventive Officer/Inspector & Sub-Inspector in CBN) and Sub-Inspector in CBI shall undergo physical standards testing. Only candidates who meet the required physical measurements—which include a vision test—will be considered for the corresponding roles. The concerned indenting departments will administer the physical measurements to candidates.
Physical Standards:
i. Physical standards for the post of Inspector (Central Excise/Examiner/Preventive Officer), Inspector & Sub-Inspector in CBN:
Physical Standards:
a. Male Candidates:
| Height 157.5 cms. Chest 81 cms. (fully expanded with a minimum expanses of 5 cms.) |
Height relaxable by 5 cms. In the case of Garwalis, Assamese, Gorkhas and members of Scheduled Tribes. |
Physical Test:
Walking: 1600 metres in 15 minutes.
Cycling: 8 Kms. In 30 minutes.
b. Female Candidates
| Height 152 cms Weight 48 Kgs | Height relaxable by 2.5 cms. Weight by 2 Kgs. for Gorkhas, Garwalis, Assamese and Members of Scheduled Tribes |
Physical Test:
Walking: 1 Km. in 20 minutes.
Cycling: 3 Kms. in 25 minutes.
ii. Physical standards for the Post of Sub- Inspector in Central Bureau of Investigation:
a. Height:
For Men – 165 cms.
For Women – 150 cms.
Height relaxable for Hillsmen and Tribals : 5 cms.
b. Chest :
76 cms. with expansion (There shall be no such requirement in case of female candidates)
c. Vision :
Eye-sight (with or without glasses)
Distant vision : 6/6 in one and 6/9 in the other eye.
Near vision: 0.6 in one eye and 0.8 in other eye.
iii. Physical standards for the Post of Sub- Inspector in National Investigation Agency:
a. Height:
For Men – 170 cms.
For Women – 150 cms.
Height relaxable for Hillsmen and Tribals : 5 cms.
b. Chest:
76 cms. with expansion (There shall be no such requirement in case of female candidates)
c. Vision:
Eye-sight (with or without glasses)
Distant vision : 6/6 in one and 6/9 in the other eye.
Near vision: 0.6 in one eye and 0.8 in other eye.
iv.Physical requirements for the Ministry of Home Affairs’ Sub-Inspector/Junior Intelligence Officer position in the Narcotics Control Bureau:
a. Height:
For Men – 165 cms.
For Women – 152 cms.
Height relaxable for Hillsmen and Tribals : 5 cms.
b. Chest:
76 cm (unexpanded) with an additional 5 cm for each candidate (female candidates do not need to meet this criteria).
c. Vision:
Eye-sight (with or without glasses)
Distant vision : 6/6 in one and 6/9 in the other eye.
Near vision: 0.6 in one eye and 0.8 in other eye.
Note: It is recommended that candidates confirm they meet the qualifications for each post category before selecting one. The responsible indenting departments will administer the candidates’ physical measurements, which will include a vision exam. Only candidates who meet the required physical measurements will be considered for the available positions. If the nominated applicants are unable to meet the physical standards, the Commission will not entertain requests from candidates to be assigned to any other service or category of post. Therefore, the individuals who choose to apply for these positions will be the only ones responsible for meeting the eligibility requirements.
