SSC CGL 2016 Selection Process: In the latest SSC CGL Notification, the Staff Selection Commission has revised the scheme of examination for various posts in the Group B and Group C Category under this years’ SSC Combined Graduate Level Examination. Since there is a large share of fresh candidates every year who are new to the world of SSC CGL Exam, there must be a question they want answered right this instant. Our guess would be – What is the selection process for SSC CGL 2016? Let us help you answer that question!
This question needs to answered immediately as the exam will also be conducted online. So, this creates a new challenge for a number of students.
SSC CGL 2016 Selection Process (Revised)
The selection procedure for SSC Combined Graduate Level Exam 2016 is completed in 3/ 4 Phases depending on the post applied. Before you proceed further, we are assuming you have read our detailed article on SSC CGL New Exam Pattern 2016. If not, we request you to read that first.
Recommended: SSC CGL Revised Exam Pattern 2016
There are a number of posts in total under Group ‘B’ and ‘C’ Category in SSC Combined Graduate Level Examination 2016. Have a look at it.
SSC CGL 2016 Group ‘B’ and ‘C’ Posts
- Inspector (Examiner) in CBEC
- Inspector of Income Tax in CBDT
- Inspector (Preventive Officer) in CBEC
- Assistant Audit Officer in Indian Audit & Accounts Department under CAG
- Assistant in Ministry of External Affairs
- Assistant Enforcement Officer in Directorate of Enforcement, Department of Revenue
- Assistant in Central Vigilance Commission
- Inspector, (Central Excise) in CBEC
- Assistant in Ministry of Railway
- Assistant in AFHQ
- Assistant in Intelligence Bureau
- Assistant in Other Ministries/ Departments/Organisations
- Sub Inspectors Central Bureau of Investigation
- Assistant Section Officer in Central Secretariat Service
- Divisional Accountant in Offices under CAG
- Inspector in Central Bureau of Narcotics
- Sub Inspector in National Investigation Agency (NIA)
- Assistant in Other Ministries/ Departments/Organisations
- Inspector of Posts in Department of Post
- Statistical Investigator Gr.II in M/Statistics & Prog Implementation.
- Auditor in Offices under CGDA
- Auditor in Offices under C&AG
- Auditor in Offices under CGA & others
- Accountant/ Junior Accountant in Offices under C&AG
- Accountant/ Junior Accountant in Offices under CGA & others
- Sub-Inspector in Central Bureau of Narcotics
- Senior Secretariat Assistant in Central Govt. Offices/Ministries other than CSCS cadres
- Tax Assistant in CBDT
- Tax Assistant in CBEC
- Compiler in Registrar General
Remember, the selection procedure will vary according to the post preference you select while filling the application form.
SSC CGL Revised Scheme of Examination 2016
Now, moving to the main task at hand, which is, understanding the selection criteria for SSC CGL 2016 Examination. There is a 3/4 Tier Selection Process for SSC CGL 2016.
- SSC CGL 2016 Tier 1: Written Examination (CBT Objective Pattern)
- SSC CGL 2016 Tier 2: Written Examination (CBT Objective Pattern)
- SSC CGL 2016 Tier 3: Descriptive Test (Essay Writing)
- SSC CGL 2016 Tier 4: Computer Proficiency Test /Skill Test/ Document Verification
The New Exam Pattern has made SSC CGL Tier 1 and Tier 2 online and also introduced Tier 3 as a mandatory section for all posts. Let us now understand the selection procedure at each level.
SSC CGL Tier I: Objective Written Examination (Online)
This is the first level of written examination for SSC CGL 2016. The SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam is held for all categories. A candidate needs to qualify in Tier 1 Examination in order to move to the next level. But there are significant changes in SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam Pattern which every candidate must know.
- SSC CGL Tier-I will be conducted online.
- The Exam is bilingual i.e. English and Hindi.
- There are 100 questions in total, divided in 4 sections equally.
- The 4 sections are Reasoning, General Awareness, Numerical Aptitude and English Comprehension. 25 Questions in each section will be asked.
- The total time is 75 minutes and the total marks are 200.
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The New Exam Pattern and Marking Scheme of SSC Combined Graduate Level Examination Tier-I is as follows.
| Name of the Section | Questions | Marks |
| Reasoning and General Intelligence | 25 | 50 |
| General Awareness | 25 | 50 |
| Numerical Aptitude | 25 | 50 |
| English Comprehension | 25 | 50 |
| Total | 100 | 200 |
The candidates who are able to qualify SSC CGL Tier-I Examination will move to the next level, which is, Tier-2 Exam.
SSC CGL Tier II: Objective Written Examination (Online)
Tier-II of the Combined Graduate Level Examination will carry the same exam pattern i.e. Objective MCQ type. It will be conducted over the course of 2 days, depending on the category of posts you apply for. Now, as per your post preference application for SSC CGL 2016, you might appear for 2 or 3 papers.
For the post of Statistical Investigators (Grade II) and Compilers, there will be 3 papers in SSC CGL Tier II Examination. The papers are as follows.
- Arithmetical Ability
- English Language & Comprehension
- Commerce/ Mathematics Statistics/ Economics
For the post of Assistant Audit Officer, there will be 3 papers in SSC CGL Tier II Examination. The papers are as follows.
- Arithmetical Ability
- English Language & Comprehension
- General Studies
The Total Marks for all Papers are 200 marks each and every paper will have 100 questions, except for English, which will have 200 questions. Time allotted to each paper is 2 hours.
For the post of Assistant, Inspector of Income-Tax/ Inspector (Central Excise), Inspector (PO), Inspector (Examiner), Sub-Inspector in CBI, Inspector of Posts, Assistant Enforcement Officer, Divisional Accountants, Accountants, Auditors, Tax Assistants, UDCs, there will be 2 papers in SSC CGL Tier II Examination. The papers are as follows.
- Arithmetical Ability
- English Language & Comprehension
The Total Marks for all Papers are 200 marks each and every paper will have 100 questions from the subject mentioned above. Time allotted to each paper is 2 hours.
SSC CGL Tier III: Descriptive Paper in English/ Hindi (Essay/ Precis)
This newly introduced section by Staff Selection Commission will form the Tier 3 for SSC CGL 2016. This section will be conducted in Pen and Paper format and will consist of Essay/ Precis/ Letter/ Application Writing.
The total marks for this section is 100 and the time allotted in 1 Hour.
SSC CGL Tier IV: DEST/ CPT (wherever applicable)
The Final Layer of selection is SSC CGL Tier IV. Similar to Tier II, the candidate’s position relies highly on the post preference. Depending on that, the candidate can be called for
- Data Entry Skill Test (DEST)
- Computer Proficiency Test (CPT)
Based on the new SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam Pattern, we recommend this mock test series for SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam Preparation.
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Are final year students eligible?
How to fill post Keeping in mind I don’t Want to leave Delhi and May go for Studying further For higher exams
What should be the Sequence of Post to be Filled
Is there any measurement for PH students ?
Measurement of height and chest or weight ?
Please help ???
My degree will be completed in July, am I eligible to apply
Pls suggest me the best book for doing practice ssc cgl 1
arihant ssc cgl master guide
What is the previous year sectional cut off and overall cut off
Hi,
Click on the link below to find the detailed cut-off http://blog.onlinetyari.com/ssc-cgl/ssc-cgl-result-2015
Great article .Thanks for sharing. Could you also mention the recommended NCERT and other reference books for each section preparation please ?
Many thanks,
Atul
will marks of tier 1 add up in main result? OR is it just qualifying in nature?
Yes, the merit list for Interview/Non-Interview posts is created on the basis of cumulative score.
sir i have applied for dual post like computer proficiency test or non computer proficiency test if unfortunately i failed in test then am i eligible for non computer proficiency post or not ? please reply sir i m in dilemma
Give some tips how to crack ssc cgl exam
hello sir , in ssc cgl tier1 exam online registration form, TAMIL NADU state is missing in address details. so what to do? and how to apply. Instead of tamil nadu what shouuld i fill???????? pls help me…..
where will the exam held
How we do online registration for the students of after 12 of ssc at junoir level
Pls give m rply how to fill the online registratio form for the students of after 12 pass out
It’s online go ssc site and register
Hello,
How will I get the date, time and exact location to attend the exam? Will I get notified through my mail for the same?
Hello sir, if we apply for all preferences then what exam we can take in tier-2 ,or we can take take any one of the exam or we should take all the three ahhh mam/sir
Hello sir, I am OBC category how much do we need to score according to new patter to clear tier 1 for ssc cgl 2016
pl. clearify
Well classified information. Kudos for that. Although I want to ask that the marks of Tier 1, 2 & 3 will be added altogether or Tier 1 is just a qualifying ?
Please revert.
Tier I, Tier II and Tier III score will cumulatively affect the selection.
I mistakenly applied for audit officer post.. do I have to appear for general studies?? will I be eligible if I fail it or avoid it??
You have to appear for Paper IV
i have cleared tier-ll if cgl-2016, i want to know if i will be getting some job surely or there can be some change in final list after document verification??
In case you had Qualified tier II, you will appear for SSC CGL Tier III.
If our name is in list 2 and list 4 the what procedure we have to follow
You had Qualified Tier II and you have to appear for Tier III and Descriptive (DEST)/Proficiency Test (CPT)…