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    SSC CGL Selection Process 2026 - Check SSC CGL Complete Selection Process

    SSC CGL Selection Process 2026 - Check SSC CGL Complete Selection Process

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    Meghana Mohana KrishnanUpdated on 03 Aug 2026, 03:11 PM IST
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    Staff Selection Commission will share the SSC CGL 2027 selection process in the official notification. The SSC CGL 2027 Notification PDF will be released at ssc.gov.in. The SSC CGL exam is conducted over 3 stages, namely tier 1, tier 2, and Document Verification.

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    1. SSC CGL Selection Procedure: Overview
    2. SSC CGL Selection Process 2027
    3. SSC CGL Selection Process - Tier 1
    4. SSC CGL Selection Process - Tier 2
    5. SSC CGL Syllabus 2027
    SSC CGL Selection Process 2026 - Check SSC CGL Complete Selection Process
    SSC CGL selection procedure

    The SSC CGL exam is held annually by the Staff Selection Commission to recruit qualified candidates to posts such as Junior Statistical Officer, Statistical Investigator Grade-II, Auditor, and many more. The final selection will be made on the basis of normalised marks from both tiers of the SSC CGL 2027 exam, For more information regarding the SSC CGL 2027 exam process, candidates can consult the materia below.

    SSC CGL Selection Procedure: Overview

    Name of the exam

    Combined Graduate Level Examination

    Exam conducting authority

    Staff Selection Commission

    SSC CGL exam stages

    • Tier 1 exam

    • Tier 2 exam

    • Document Verification (DV)

    Mode of examination

    • Tier 1 exam: Online

    • Tier 2 exam: Online

    Contact details

    Staff Selection Commission, Block No. 12, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi-11000

    SSC CGL Selection Process 2027

    Candidates can check the SSC CGL exam stages below.

    • Tier 1: Computer-based test

    • Tier 2: Computer-based test

    • Document Verification (DV)

    SSC CGL Selection Process - Tier 1

    Candidates who have successfully filled the SSC CGL 2027 application form are called for the tier 1 exam of the selection process. The SSC CGL 2027 tier 1 exam has 100 questions of 200 marks. As per the SSC CGL exam pattern 2027, candidates are awarded 2 marks for every correct answer and a 0.50 mark is deducted for each incorrect answer.

    The questions in the SSC CGL tier 1 exam 2027 are asked from English Language, General Awareness, General Intelligence and reasoning and Quantitative Aptitude. Candidates who qualify the CGL tier 1 are called for the SSC CGL tier 2 exam. Aspirants can check the previous year SSC CGL question papers for effective preparations for the SSC CGL 2027 tier 1 exam. For more details on the SSC CGL 2027 tier 1 exam and exam pattern, candidates can check the table below.

    SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam Pattern

    Sections

    Number of questions

    Maximum marks

    General Awareness

    25

    50

    English Language

    25

    50

    General Intelligence and Reasoning

    25

    50

    Quantitative Aptitude

    25

    50

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    SSC CGL Selection Process - Tier 2

    Candidates who qualify the SSC CGL 2027 tier 1 exam are eligible to appear for the tier 2 exam of the recruitment process. The SSC CGL 2027 tier 2 exam is also conducted in online mode. The Tier II (Paper-I, Paper-II, and Paper-III) will consist of Objective Type, Multiple choice questions, except for Module-II of Section-III of Paper-I.

    The questions are set both in English & Hindi except for English Language And Comprehension module in Section II of Paper-I. There is a negative marking of 1 mark for each wrong answer in Section-I, Section-II and Module-I of Section-III of Paper-I and of 0.50 marks for each wrong answer in Paper-II. Candidates can check the SSC CGL tier 2 exam process below.

    • Tier II has three papers Paper-I, Paper-II and Paper-III that will be conducted in separate shifts, days.

    • Paper-I is compulsory for all the posts, it has three sections.

    • In SSC CGL tier-II exam, all the candidates will be required to appear in all three sections of Paper-I

    • Based on the aggregate performance in Section-I and Section-II of Paper-I, candidates will be shortlisted for evaluation of Section III of Paper-I.

    • Candidates who are not qualified in Section-I + Section-II are not eligible for evaluation of Section-III and they
      will not be considered for the further selection process.

    • Qualified candidates Section I and Section II are required to appear for Section III i.e. Computer Knowledge Test and Data Entry Speed Test (DEST).

    • Paper-II will be for only those candidates who apply for the posts of Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) in the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation and who are shortlisted in Tier-I for these Posts.

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    For more details about the SSC CGL tier 2 selection process and exam pattern, check the table below.

    SSC CGL 2027 Tier 2 exam pattern

    Paper

    Session

    Subject

    No of questions

    Maximum marks

    Time allowed

    Paper 1

    Session 1

    Section-I:

    Module-I: Mathematical Abilities

    Module-II: Reasoning

    and General Intelligence

    30+30= 60

    180

    1 hour

    Section-II:

    Module-I: English

    Language and

    Comprehension

    Module-II: General

    Awareness

    45+25=70

    210

    Section-III:

    Module-I: Computer

    Knowledge Module

    20

    60

    Session 2

    Section-III:

    Module-II: Data Entry

    Speed Test Module

    Only data entry task


    15 minutes

    Paper 2

    Statistics

    100

    200

    2 hours

    Paper 3

    General Studies (Finance and Economics)

    100

    200

    SSC CGL Selection Process 2027- Document Verification

    Candidates who qualify in Tier 1 and 2 are required to appear for Document Verification (DV) along with the photocopies and original documents. While appearing for the Document Verification, Candidates have to bring two passport size recent colour photographs and one original Photo ID Proof like Aadhaar Card/ Printout of E-Aadhaar, Voter’s ID Card, Driving License, PAN Card, Passport, ID Card issued by University/ College/ School, Employer ID Card (Govt./ PSU), Ex-Serviceman Discharge Book issued by Ministry of Defence, Any other photo bearing ID Card issued by the Central/ State Government.

    Candidates have to select their preference for various posts and departments through the Online Option Form on the website of the Commission before the declaration of SSC CGL final result. If candidates fail to select their preference for various posts, they will not be considered for a Post and Ministry/Department/ Organization. If options once submitted successfully shall be treated as final and will not be changed subsequently under any circumstances.

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    SSC CGL Syllabus 2027

    Candidates appearing for SSC CGL 2027 exam must check the syllabus for their preparations. With the help of SSC CGL 2027 syllabus, candidates can check important topics and chapters asked in the exam. Along with the syllabus, candidates must also check the SSC CGL selection process. For more details, candidates can check the table given below

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: What are the details required to download the admit card of SSC CGL?
    A:

    Candidates can download SSC CGL admit card 2027 through their application number/candidate name and date of birth.

    Q: What is the selection process of SSC CGL?
    A:

    SSC CGL selection process 2026 comprises tier 1, tier 2, and Document Verification (DV).

    Q: Is there any negative marking in SSC CGL exam 2027?
    A:

    Yes, there will be negative marking in SSC CGL tier 1 and tier 2 exams.

    Q: What is the age limit to apply for SSC CGL 2027?
    A:

    Candidates between 18 to 32 years of age can apply for SSC CGL 2027 from the official website.

    Q: When will the SSC CGL 2025 notification be released?
    A:

    The SSC CGL notification 2025 will be released on the official website at ssc.gov.in.

    Q: Is there any interview in SSC CGL?
    A:

    No, there is no interview round in the SSC CGL 2026 selection process.

    Q: What is the SSC CGL 2027 tier 1 exam date?
    A:

    The SSC CGL 2027 tier 1 exam date is not announced yet.

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