SSC CGL 2018 Exam Pattern & Previous Years Cut Offs

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SSC CGL Recruitment 2018 

  1.  The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) conducts the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Exam for the recruitment of Grade “B” and “C” category posts in various Government Ministries, Departments, and Subordinate Offices.
  2. The exam is held in 4 stages called Tiers.  
  3. The first two are online, the third is descriptive in nature and the fourth is DEST/CPT(Data Entry Speed Test)/(computer proficiency test).DEST is for the post of Tax Assistant while CPT will be conducted for all those candidates who have applied for CSS (Central Secretariat Services) and MEA (Ministry of External Affairs).

SSC CGL Exam Pattern 2018

The Combined Graduate Level (CGL) is conducted every year in four tiers for various posts. The four tiers are indicated below:


TierTypeMode
Tier-IObjective Multiple ChoiceComputer Based (online)
Tier-II
Objective Multiple Choice
Computer Based (online)
Tier-III
Descriptive Paper in English/Hindi
Pen and Paper mode
Tier-IVSkill Test/Computer Proficiency TestWherever Applicable

Before beginning the SSC CGL preparation, it is important to make note of exam pattern and syllabus. SSC CGL Exam Pattern 2018 for Tier 1 & 2 are given below:
  • Normalization: Marks scored by candidates in Tier-I and Tier-II examinations, if conducted in multiple shifts, will be normalized and such normalized scores will be treated as final and will be used for qualifying the candidates to next stage of examination and to determine final merit. 
  • SSC CGL 2018 Tier 1 and Tier 2 exam will be conducted in online mode. 
  • The time duration of Tier-1 will be 60 minutes. 
  • Tier II will remain same. 
  • Tier-3 will be a descriptive paper of 100 marks within 60 minutes in pen and paper mode. 
  • No Sectional Cut off 
  • No Interviews: Interview component has been dispensed with. There will, therefore, be no interview
  • Skill Test: The Skill Test will be of qualifying nature 
  • Final Merit List: The merit will be prepared on overall performance in Tier-I, Tier-II, and Tier-III.However, the candidate will need to qualify all the tiers i.e Tier-I, Tier-II and Tier-III separately
  • Minimum Mark Required for Descriptive: Only those candidates who secure at least the minimum qualifying marks in the written examination as may be fixed by the Commission at its discretion, will be eligible to appear in the SKILL TEST. 

SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam Pattern


SectionSubjectNo of QuestionsMax Marks Exam Duration
    1
General Intelligence and Reasoning25    50 60 minutes
2
General Awareness
              25
    50
    3
Quantitative Aptitude
               25
    50
    4
English Comprehension 25     50

Total 100    200

  • There is a negative marking of 0.5 marks in all sections.

SSC CGL Tier 2 Exam Pattern



PaperSubjectNo of QuestionsMax MarksExam Duration
1Quantitative Abilities 100 200 2 Hours
2 English Language and Comprehension 200 200 2 Hours
3 Statistics 100 200 2 Hours
4 General Studies (Finance & Economics) 100 200 2 Hours
Note:
  • Paper-1 and Paper-2 are compulsory for all posts
  • Paper-3 is only for the post of “Statistical Investigator Gr. II” & “Compiler”
  • Paper-4 is only for the post of “Assistant Audit Officer”
  • Giving a wrong answer to a question will lead to a penalty of 0.5 marks in Paper-1,3,4 and 0.25 marks in Paper-2.
  • Questions in Paper-I will be of 10th standard level, Paper-2 of 10+2 level and Paper-3 & 4 of graduation level.
  • The computer will be provided by the Commission at the Centre/venue notified for the purpose. Candidates shall not be allowed to bring their own Keyboard.
  • The exam duration is 2 Hours and 40 Minutes for candidates who are visually handicapped.
SSC CGL Tier 3 Exam Pattern

This is a (DES)descriptive exam and is conducted offline. Candidates need to write Essay/Letter/Application/Precis. This is to test the written skills of the candidates in English/Hindi. The best way to prepare for the same is to read lots of articles from various newspapers. Focus on the Intro. and conclusion of the Essay. Apart from this, you need to be well aware of the pattern of Letter and Application.
Important Points:
  • The time duration is 60 minutes and carries 100 marks.
  • The exam duration is 80 minutes for candidates who are visually handicapped or suffer from cerebral palsy.
SSC CGL Tier 4 Exam Pattern

The Tier 4 of SSC CGL Exam 2018 comprises DEST/CPT. These are required for certain government posts.

1. DEST (Data Entry Speed Test): 

For the post of Tax Assistant (Central Excise and Income Tax).
Any Candidate who takes CPT does not require to appear for DEST as the part 1 of CPT (Typing) will be considered for DEST evaluation.
Requirement: 8000 key depression per hour, that is 2000 key depression per 15 minutes.
Relaxation: VH Candidates will be allowed 20 minutes.

2. CPT (Computer Proficiency Test): 
  • CSS(Assistant), 
  • MEA(Assistant), 
  • Inspector (Central Excise) [CBEC] 
  • Inspector (Preventive officer)[CBEC] 
  • Inspector (Examiner)[CBEC] 
The Commission will provide the Computer for the test. The Skill test in Computer Proficiency is a qualifying test only. It will consist of three Modules in the following manner:
(I) Word Processing Test: 2000 Key Depressions
(II) Test in spread Sheets on Microsoft Excel: 15 Minutes
(III) Test in PowerPoint (Microsoft Power Point): 15 Minutes 
After the test of Module-I is over, the candidate will have to write in his/her own handwriting one paragraph of about 50-60 words from the Data Entry passage given to him/her on a separate sheet, then only the candidate will be given the exercise sheet of Module-II. 
The candidate has to prepare spreadsheet as per the given exercise in 15 minutes and then save it with the filename as prescribed in the exercise sheet. Printout of the saved files should be taken thereafter. 
After the test of Module II is over, the candidate will be given the exercise sheet of Module III (PowerPoint) which has to be completed in 15 minutes. The candidate has to prepare presentation slides as per the exercise given and then save it as instructed above as well as print the same.

SSC CGL Cut Off

SSC CGL Tier-I 2017 Cut Off Marks [Revised]



SC
ST
OBC
OH
HH
VH
UR
Ex.S
AAO Post
Previous
Cut Off
129.00
123.00
140.50
113.50
79.00
-
152.50
-
Revised
Cut Off
125.50
119.00
135.50
111.50
75.00
-
148.00
-
JSO Post
Previous
Cut Off
127.50
117.00
140.00
104.50
62.00
116.00
151.00

Revised
Cut Off
123.50
114.50
135.50
102.00
61.00
116.00
146.50

For Remaining Posts
Previous
Cut Off
103.00
93.00
115.00
87.00
40.00
89.50
131.00
73.50
Revised
Cut Off
98.00
88.50
110.00
84.50
38.00
89.50
126.50
 69.00

SSC CGL 2016 Cut Off

SSC CGL Tier-I 2016 Cut Off


For all Posts
UR
137.00
OBC
125.50
SC
114.00
ST
103.00
Ex.S
92.00
OH
97.00
HH
20.00
VH
68.00


SSC CGL 2016 Tier-II Cut Off


Assistant Audit Officer
Assistant Section Officer in CSS and Assistant in MEA
Junior Statistical Officer (Grade-II)
Remaining Posts
Tier-I+Tier-II
(Paper I+II+IV)
Tier-I + Tier-II
(Paper I+II)
Tier-I + Tier-II
(Paper I+II+III)
Tier-I + Tier-II
(Paper I+II)
UR536.00449.00502.00422.00
OBC493.75424.50471.00397.00
SC454.00389.00423.00363.25
ST427.00370.00397.00341.00
Ex.S----
OH411.00366.50364.00333.00
HH264.00262.00230.25216.00
VH-364.50267.50336.00

SSC CGL 2015 Cut Off Marks

SSC CGL 2015 Tier-I Cut Off



For all Posts
UR102.25
OBC89.50
SC80.25
ST74.25
Ex.S67.75
OH69.00
HH20.00
VH51.00

SSC CGL 2015 Tier-II Cut Off

All Interview posts 
Statistical Investigator/Compiler
Non-Interview Posts
Tier-I + Tier-II
(Paper I+II)
Tier-I + Tier-II
(Paper I+II+III)
Tier-I + Tier-II
(Paper I+II)
UR430.75554.75410.25
OBC411.00523.00387.00
SC373.00468.25345.00
ST359.25-327.50
Ex.S358.00-255.00
OH344.75-323.50
HH253.00-210.50
VH332.00-259.00


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