How to crack SSC CGL exam

HELLO,

If you are an ex serviceman and you want to apply for the Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level exam then you get some extra years added to the age limit based on your category

• if you belong to the general category you get three years of relaxation after subtracting the number of years you served in the military from your current age

• if you are from the other backward classes category you get six years

• if you are from the scheduled castes or scheduled tribes category you get eight years

now which jobs can ex servicemen apply for

you can apply for most jobs in group C and some jobs in group B but not all group B jobs allow ex servicemen to apply so it is important to check the job notification each year when the Staff Selection Commission releases it

To be considered an ex serviceman you should have

• served in the Indian Army Indian Navy or Indian Air Force

• been officially discharged or retired either because you chose to or because the military released you

• possibly received a pension or completed your full term of service

• if you are not a graduate then you must have served for at least fifteen years in the armed forces to apply

In simple words the Staff Selection Commission allows ex servicemen to apply for many government jobs with some age benefits but your service record and education level must meet their conditions

Hope it helps!

HEY THERE!!

Yes, ex-servicemen are eligible to apply for SSC CGL.

• According to the eligibility criteria, ex-servicemen are eligible for age relaxation and fee exemption while applying for the SSC Combined Graduate Level (CGL) exam.
• Ex-servicemen are exempted from paying the application fee, and ex-servicemen have reserved vacancies in some posts.
• You need to satisfy the other general eligibility criteria (like educational qualification and nationality) as specified in the official notification.
• Ensure to go through the elaborate request and reservation guidelines in the SSC CGL 2025 official notification when made available while applying.

The Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level (SSC CGL) exam is a national-level examination conducted by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) for the recruitment of eligible candidates for various Group B and Group C posts in different ministries, departments, and organizations of the Government of India. A bachelor's degree from a recognized university is the basic educational qualification required to appear for this exam. The age limit varies depending on the specific post, generally ranging from 18 to 32 years, with age relaxations for certain categories.

The SSC CGL exam is conducted in two tiers: Tier-I and Tier-II, both of which are computer-based online examinations. Tier-I is a qualifying stage, and the marks obtained in this tier are not counted for the final merit list. It consists of four sections: General Intelligence and Reasoning, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, and English Comprehension. Each section comprises 25 questions, with each question carrying 2 marks, making a total of 100 questions and 200 marks. The total time allotted for the Tier-I exam is 60 minutes, and there is a negative marking of 0.50 marks for each incorrect answer.

Candidates who clear the Tier-I cutoff are eligible to appear for the Tier-II examination. The Tier-II exam has a different pattern and consists of three papers. Paper-I is compulsory for all posts and is divided into three sections: Mathematical Abilities, Reasoning and General Intelligence, and English Language and Comprehension, and General Awareness. There is also a Computer Knowledge Test and a Data Entry Speed Test as part of Paper-I. Paper-II is for candidates applying for the post of Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) and involves Statistics. Paper-III is for candidates applying for the posts of Assistant Audit Officer/Assistant Accounts Officer and covers General Studies (Finance and Economics). There is negative marking in Tier-II as well; 1 mark is deducted for each wrong answer in Sections I and II of Paper-I, and 0.50 marks for each wrong answer in Paper-II and Paper-III. The marks scored in the Tier-II exam are crucial for the final selection.

I hope this helps.

To apply for the SSC CGL exam, follow these steps:

1. Visit the official SSC website (ssc.nic.in).

2. Register for an account, if you haven't already.

3. Fill out the application form for CGL, upload required documents, and pay the application fee.

4. Submit the form and print the confirmation.

Hey Nisha, I saw your question about applying for the SSC CGL exam. No problem, I can definitely help you out!

It's basically your ticket to a bunch of Group "B" and "C" jobs in the Indian government.

The application window for the 2025 exam is open from April 22nd to May 21st, 2025.

Here’s the lowdown:

First things first, are you eligible?

• Got a Degree? You'll need a bachelor's degree from a university that's legit.
• Age Matters: Generally, you need to be between 18 and 32 years old, but this can change depending on the specific job. Good news: if you're in a reserved category, you probably get some leeway on the age thing.
• Citizenship: You have to be an Indian citizen, or from Nepal, Bhutan, or a Tibetan refugee who came to India before January 1, 1962.

Alright, ready to apply?

Here's how it works, step-by-step:

1. One-Time Registration:

• Head over to the official SSC website: ssc.gov.in.
• Find the "Register Now" link and click on it.
• Fill in your basic details – name, birthday, email, phone number, the usual stuff.
• Once you submit, they'll give you a Registration Number and Password.

Keep these safe!

2. Filling Out the Application Form:

• Log in to the website using that Registration Number and Password they gave you.
• Fill out the application form carefully. This includes your personal info, education, and the jobs you're interested in.
• Upload scans of your photo and signature. Make sure they follow the rules about size and format!

3. Paying the Application Fee:

• The application fee is Rs.100 if you're a General or OBC candidate.
• Lucky you if you're a female, or belong to SC, ST, PwBD, or are an Ex-Serviceman – you're off the hook for the fee!
• You can pay online using BHIM UPI, Net Banking, or your Visa, Mastercard, Maestro, or RuPay debit cards.

4. Submission and Confirmation:

• Double-check everything you've entered to make sure it's correct. Seriously, do it.
• Hit that "Submit" button!
• It’s a good idea to print or save a copy of the submitted application. You might need it later.

Keep these dates in mind:

• Applications Open: April 22nd, 2025
• Applications Close: May 21st, 2025
• Tier-I Exam: Sometime between June and July 2025

Some Quick Prep Tips:

• Know the Exam: Get familiar with the exam structure and what's going to be on it.
• Study Up: Grab some good books and online resources made for SSC CGL prep.
• Practice, Practice, Practice: Solve old question papers and take mock tests to see where you stand.
• Stay in the Loop: Keep checking the official SSC website for updates.

Things can change! If you follow these steps and study hard, you'll be in great shape to apply and ace the SSC CGL 2025 exam. Best of luck!

Hii Nisha

Steps are given below  to apply for ssc cgl exam

1. open Google or chrome and go through this website- ssc.gov.in
2. Scroll down and you'll see apply button there ,click it
3. After this apply button will appear for Combined Graduate level (cgl) examination .

But application forms are not opened yet. Notice regarding SSC CGL 2025 will be released on 22nd April 2025.  Apply and last date of submission is from 22nd April 2025 to 21st May 2025 respectively.

Hello,

Yes, you can fill the SSC CGL form if you are in the last semester of your BTech, but your degree must be completed before the final document verification stage.

So, if your final result comes out before that stage, then you are eligible. Just make sure you will have your degree or provisional certificate by the time SSC asks for documents.

Hope it helps !

Tier 1 (Objective – 60 mins, 200 marks)

• General Intelligence & Reasoning – Analogies, Coding-Decoding, Series, Puzzles.

• General Awareness – Current Affairs, History, Geography, Economy, Science.

• Quantitative Aptitude – Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Data Interpretation.

• English Comprehension – Reading Comprehension, Grammar, Vocabulary, Error Spotting.

Tier 2 (Paper I – Mandatory for All Posts)

• Mathematical Abilities – Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Statistics.

• Reasoning & General Intelligence – Logical & Non-verbal Reasoning.

• English Language – Advanced Grammar, Vocabulary, Comprehension.

• General Awareness – Economy, History, Science, Polity.

• Computer Knowledge – Basics of Software, Hardware, MS Office.

Additional Papers

• Paper II (Statistics) – For Junior Statistical Officer.

• Paper III (Finance & Economics) – For AAO/Assistant Accounts Officer.

Official Syllabus: SSC Website (https://ssc.nic.in/)

Hello Prince,

To prepare well for SSC CGL Exam, the most essential step is to understand syllabus. Which has following four parts:

1. General Intelligence and reasoning

2. Quantitative Aptitude

3. English

4. General Awareness

Then go through at least last 5 years PYQs. From that you will get to know the main areas of focus and the areas which has been given high weightage in exam from each part.

Based on this divide each part of syllabus into subtopic. And prepare each topic thoroughly through your base sources. Have command over your basics from these sources.

I would like to share some of the resources you may refer to for your preparation

1. For English: Neetu Singh Mam's book

2. For Quantitative aptitude: Aditya Rajan Sir's Videos on YouTube

3. For General Awareness:  Lucent's GK + Parcham Classes's Videos on YouTube.

Along with this you need to practice PYQs and give various mock tests to increase your efficiency. You may take a help of various platforms available online for practicing mock tests. Only practicing mock tests is not enough you need to analyze your performance in each mock test.

I hope this answers your query and will definitely help you in your preparation

Hello Gaurav,

The SSC CGL 2025 Exam consists of two tiers:

Tier I (Preliminary)

• Online, objective-type exam with 100 questions (200 marks)
• Sections:
  
  
  1. General Intelligence & Reasoning
  2. General Awareness
  3. Quantitative Aptitude
  4. English Comprehension
     
     
• Duration: 60 minutes
• Negative marking : 0.50 per wrong answer
  
  Tier II (Main Exam)

• Paper I (Mandatory for all)
  
  
  • Mathematical Abilities, Reasoning, English, General Awareness, Computer Knowledge, Data Entry Speed Test (DEST)
    
    
• Paper II (For Junior Statistical Officer & Statistical Investigator) – Statistics
• Duration : 2 hours per paper
  
  
  For more details and precise syllabus CLICK HERE .
  
  
  I hope this answer helps you. If you have more queries, then feel free to share your questions with us, we will be happy to assist you.
  
  

  Thank you and wishing you all the best for your bright future.