SSC CGL 2017 – Complete Detail

                                   SSC CGL 2017 Exam Dates

The candidates who are waiting for SSC CGL 2017 exam should note the following dates.

Events	Dates
Advertisement Date	11 Mar 2017
Closing Date	15 April 2017
Tier – I Exam Dates	19 June 2017 to 2 July 2017
Tier – II Exam Dates	5, 6, 7, 8 September 2017
Tier – III Exam Dates	12 November 2017
Tier – IV Exam Dates	December 2017

SSC CGL Number of Vacancies :

The number of vacancies for SSC CGL Exam 2017 has not yet been declared by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC). But you can expect over 30000 vacancies if we compare 2015 & 2016 notification. However they have decided to declare the number of vacancies for each post before one month of the result declaration.  It has been notified that as per the government guidelines there will be reserved vacancies for the ex- servicemen, the scheduled tribes, the scheduled castes, other backward classes and physically handicapped candidates. The reserved vacancies will be filled up separately as per the merit list of the reserved category candidates. The allotment of all the seats is as per the preferences given by the candidates and number of vacancies that will be left in each category.

Pay Band & Grade Pay for the posts:

Eligibility Criteria:

Age Limit: The age limit as prescribed in the notification by SSC CGL 2017 is not exceeding 26 years for Statistical Investigators, 20 to 27 years for Assistants/Sub Inspectors in SBI and 18 to 27 years for other all posts.


Qualification: The graduation degree is required to apply exam. For complete detail about the qualification refer official notification. The official notification links are given below under the heading of references.

SSC CGL 2017 Exam Structure/Scheme:

There are total 4 tiers in SSC CGL Exam 2017. Tier I and Tier II level examinations are written exams. The tier II level test is objective type having multiple choice patterns. Although the tier I exam test the candidates in four sections – quantitative aptitude, general intelligence and reasoning, English comprehension and general awareness, the tier II examination is mainly based on the quantitative aptitude general English and statistics or economics or mathematics or commerce. A candidate is allowed to appear for the tier II examination only if he or she secures the required cut off marks in the tier I exam. The required cut off marks will be declared by the SSC during the result declaration of tier I examination.

Tier – I :    Written Examination – Objective Type Questions

Tier – II :  Written Examination – Objective Type Questions

Tier – III : Computer Proficiency Test/Skill Test/ Document Verification

Interview component has been dispensed with.  So there is no interview.

Complete Detail About Tier-I Written Exam Scheme:

Exam Scheme for SSC CGL Tier II Exam:

Note: 

The Statistics paper is compulsory only for the candidates who are going to apply for the posts of Statistical Investigators posts. So, Quantitative Aptitude and English papers are mandatory for all rest of the posts.

Tier – III 

Computer Proficiency/Skill Test/Document Verification: SSC will select some skill test like typing test, CPT physical tests according to the job profile.