SSC Combined Graduate Level (CGL) 2017 notification has been released by Staff Selection Commission. Notification of SSC CGL 2017 was published at ssc.nic.in. Those who submit SSC CGL Application Form apply before last date which is in mid of June can download admit card for tier 1.
Staff Selection Commission will hold CGL Tier 1 computer based test over a period of days in month of August and announce SSC CGL tier 1 result to shortlist candidates for Tier 2. Tier 2 will also be computer based test, and Tier 3 will be descriptive test. SSC CGL will have a fourth tier, Tier 4 which will be skill test. Syllabus for Combined Graduate Level exam is prescribed by Staff Selection Commission.
SSC CGL 2017
SSC CGL Tier 1 2017 – It is a computer based test of 200 marks. There will be questions on General Intelligence Reasoning, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, English Comprehension in SSC CGL 2017 Tier 1. exam duration is 60 minutes. Candidates who submit application form before the last date can appear in it.
SSC CGL Tier 2 2017 – It is also a computer based test. There are four papers in it namely Quantitative Abilities, English Language and Comprehension, Statistics, General Studies Finance and Economics, each of 200 marks. Shortlisted aspirants of Tier 1 can appear in SSC CGL 2017 Tier 2.
SSC CGL Tier 3 2017 – This is a descriptive test held in pen and paper mode. It is of maximum 100 marks and of 60 minutes. SSC CGL 2017 Tier 3 consists of questions of descriptive questions in English / Hindi on essays, precis writing, letter, application.
SSC CGL Tier 4 2017 – CPT / DEST / Document verification is in SSC CGL 2017 Tier 4. Computer Proficiency Test is for applicants for the post of Assistant Section Officer of CSS Assistant Section Officer (MEA) and Assistant in Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) under M/o Corporate affairs, Assistant (GSI) in M/O Mines, Inspector (Central Excise), Inspector (Preventive Officer) and Inspector (Examiner). DEST is for Tax Assistant.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| SSC CGL 2017 application form submission begins | 16 May 2017 |
| Last date to apply online | |
| Availability of admit card for Tier 1 examination | 2 weeks before exam |
| SSC CGL 2017 Tier 1 exam date | 01 Aug 2017 to 20 Aug 2017 |
| Declaration of result of Tier 1 examination | Sep / Oct 2017 |
| SSC CGL 2017 Tier 2 exam date | 10 Nov 2017 to 11 Nov 2017 |
| Declaration of result of Tier 2 examination | Dec 2017 |
| SSC CGL 2017 Tier 3 exam date | 21 Jan 2018 |
| Declaration of result of Tier 3 examination | Jan / Feb 2018 |
| SSC CGL 2017 Tier 4 exam date | Feb 2018 |
Quick Links
| Notification | Click Here | Corrigendum 1 | Corrignedum 2 |
| Application Form | Click Here |
| Eligibility Criteria | Click Here |
| Admit Card | Click Here |
| Exam Pattern | Click Here |
| Answer Key | Click Here |
| Result | Click Here |
| Cut Off | Click Here |
| Question Paper | Click Here |
| Preparation | Click Here |
SSC CGL 2017 Vacancy
Staff Selection Commission has announced the total number of vacancies for SSC CGL 2017 which is 4733 (Tentative).
State Wise / Zone Wise vacancies are not collected by SSC. Please contact User Departments for State-Wise / Zone Wise vacancies.
SSC CGL 2017 Eligibility Criteria
Age limit recognition as per year of birth.
Graduation is a must to be eligible for SSC CGL 2017. To quote the SSC CGL 2017 notification, following will make it clear as to who is eligible.
SSC CGL 2017 Exam Pattern
Tier I and Tier II examination will be conducted in computer based examination mode.
The Number of Questions are 200 in Tier-I Examination and it would carry 200 marks.
| Subject | Question | Marks |
| General Awareness | 25 | 50 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 50 |
| English Comprehension | 25 | 50 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 50 |
| Total | 100 | 200 |
Tier – II
| Subject | Question | Marks |
| Paper 1 – Quantitative Ability | 100 | 200 |
| Paper 2 – Language & Comprehension | 200 | 200 |
| Paper 3 – Statistics | 100 | 200 |
| Paper 4 – Finance & Accounts and Economics & Governance | 100 | 200 |
There will be negative marking of 0.50 for each wrong answer in Tier-I and Tier-II.
In addition to above, SSC has introduced Descriptive Paper of English / Hindi as Tier III. The Question Paper will be bilingual. The candidates will have the option to choose any one medium.
The final 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. There will be no sectional cut-off.
Document Verification will also be conducted as per the provisions of the notice of examination.
What is SSC CGL Salary?
SSC CGL Salary Chart is released along with the notification. SSC CGL Salary and Perks are given in group wise format. Below are the details how the classification is done.
Group B: A Central Civil post carrying the following grade pay :- Rs.5400, Rs.4800, Rs.4600 and Rs.4200 in the scale of pay of Rs 9300 – 34800 in the Pay Band-2.
Group C: A Central Civil post carrying the following grade pay :- Rs.2800, Rs.2400, Rs.2000, Rs.1900 and Rs.1800 in the scale of pay of Rs.5200-20200 in the Pay Band-1.
SSC CGL Salary List available here contains the details of all the posts, departments, group, pay band and grade pay.
SSC CGL Salary = Basic Pay (Pay Band) + Grade Pay + DA + HRA + Other Allowances
SSC CGL Posts Salary Details are given below.
| Post | Ministries / Deptt / Offices/ Cadre | Classification | Pay Band | Grade Pay (GP) |
| Assistant Section Officer | Central Secretariat Service |
Group B | Rs.9300 – 34800 | 4600 |
| Assistant | Central Vigilance Commission |
Group B | Rs.9300 – 34800 | 4600 |
| Assistant | Intelligence Bureau | Group B | Rs.9300 – 34800 | 4600 |
| Assistant | Ministry of Railway | Group B | Rs.9300 – 34800 | 4600 |
| Assistant | Ministry of External Affairs |
Group B | Rs.9300 – 34800 | 4600 |
| Assistant | AFHQ | Group B | Rs.9300 – 34800 | 4600 |
| Assistant | Other Ministries/ | Group B | Rs.9300 – 34800 | 4600 |
| Post | Departments/ Organisations | Classification | Pay Band | Grade Pay (GP) |
| Assistant | Other Ministries/ Departments/
Organisations |
Group B | Rs.9300 – 34800 | 4200 |
| Inspector of Income Tax |
CBDT | Group C | Rs.9300 – 34800 | 4600 |
| Inspector, (Central Excise) | CBEC | Group B | Rs.9300 – 34800 | 4600 |
| Inspector (Preventive Officer) | CBEC | Group B | Rs.9300 – 34800 | 4600 |
| Inspector (Examiner) |
CBEC | Group B | Rs.9300 – 34800 | 4600 |
| Assistant Enforcement Officer |
Directorate of Enforcement, Department of Revenue | Group B | Rs.9300 – 34800 | 4600 |
| Sub Inspector | Central Bureau of Investigation |
Group B | Rs.9300 – 34800 | 4200 |
| Inspector of Posts |
Department of Post | Group B | Rs.9300 – 34800 | 4200 |
| Divisional Accountant |
Offices under CAG | Group C | Rs.9300 – 34800 | 4200 |
| Statistical Investigator Gr II |
M/o Statistics & Prog. Implementation. | Group B | Rs.9300 – 34800 | 4200 |
| Inspector | Central Bureau of Narcotics |
Group B | Rs.9300 – 34800 | 4200 |
| Sub Inspector | National Investigation Agency (NIA) |
Group B | Rs.9300 – 34800 | 4200 |
| Post | Ministries / Deptt / Offices / Cadre | Classification | Pay Band (Gazetted) | Grade Pay (GP) |
| Assistant Audit Officer | Indian Audit & Accounts Department under CAG | Group B Gazetted (Non Ministerial) |
Rs.9300-34800 | 4800 |
| Post | Ministries / Deptt / Offices / Cadre | Classification | Pay Band | Grade Pay(GP) |
| Auditor | Offices under C&AG | Group C | Rs. 5200 – 20200 | 2800 |
| Auditor | Offices under CGDA | Group C | Rs. 5200 – 20200 | 2800 |
| Auditor | Offices under CGA & others |
Group C | Rs. 5200 – 20200 | 2800 |
| Accountant / Junior Accountant | Offices under C&AG | Group C | Rs. 5200 – 20200 | 2800 |
| Accountant / Junior Accountant |
Offices under CGA & others |
Group C | Rs. 5200 – 20200 | 2800 |
| Senior Secretariat Assistant |
Central Govt. Offices/Ministries other than CSCS cadres. |
Group C | Rs. 5200 – 20200 | 2400 |
| Tax Assistant | CBDT | Group C | Rs. 5200 – 20200 | 2400 |
| Tax Assistant | CBEC | Group C | Rs. 5200 – 20200 | 2400 |
| Compiler | Registrar General of India |
Group C | Rs. 5200 – 20200 | 2400 |
| Sub Inspector | Central Bureau of Narcotics |
Group C | Rs. 5200 – 20200 | 2400 |
Staff Selection Commission Contact Information
Candidates may contact following Regional Help Lines for clarifications, if any, in respect of filling/submitting applications :
- SSC(NR), New Delhi – 01164715222, 01165021888, 01124363343, 01124360840
- SSC(CR), Allahabad – 05322460511, 09452424060
- SSC(SR), Chennai – 09445195946, 04428251139
- SSC(WR), Mumbai – 09869730700, 07738422705
- SSC(ER), Kolkata – 09477461228, 09477461229
- SSC(MPR) Raipur – 09407921504, 09407921505
- SSC(KKR), Bangalore – 08025502520, 09483862020
- SSC(NWR), Chandigarh – 09915509204, 09915509331
- SSC(NER), Guwahati, – 09085073593, 09085015252
