The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) conducts the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Examination every year for the recruitment of various Group ‘B’ and Group ‘C’ posts in various Ministries/ Departments/ Organisations of the Government of India.
The CGL is a commonly taken examination by many candidates as it offers jobs with good career prospects and pay scale. The SSC CGL 2022-23 will be conducted online mode.
The Commission has not yet announced the official notification for the SSC CGL 2022-23 exam. The notification is expected to be released in the month of May 2022. Candidates who are interested in applying for the examination can check all the important details regarding the exam such as eligibility criteria, selection process, syllabus, etc. from this article.
Candidates must apply online to appear in the preliminary exam. All the recruitment details will be available in the recruitment notification that will be released on 17th September. Applicants should be able to begin applying on the same day. Applicants should be able to begin applying on the same day.
Online Applications For SSC CGL 2022
The notification for the combined graduate level examinations will be uploaded by the staff selection commission under the government of India. For the test, the authorities will invite applications online.
A computer-based first-level test will be conducted on the basis of these applications. Afterwards, tier II examinations and descriptive papers will be administered as part of tier III.
Highlights from the SSC CGL 2022 notification
| Vacancy Name | CGL or Combined Graduate Level Examination |
| Name of Department | Staff Selection Commission or SSC |
| Authority | Government of India |
| Year | 2022 |
| For the Posts | Group C and D |
| Total No.of vacancies (Tentative) | To be Notified |
| Number of Levels | 4 |
| Tier I Examination Mode | Computer-Based Examination or CBE |
| Tier-II Examination Mode | Computer-Based Examination or CBE |
| Tier III Examination Mode | Pen and Paper Mode |
| Tier IV Examination Mode | Computer Proficiency Test |
| Accepted Languages | English and Hindi |
| Release Date of Notification | 17 September 2022 |
| Application Mode | Online |
Age Limit for SSC CGL 2022:
The qualification of the candidates for Group C and Group D posts will be based on their performance in the combined graduate level examination. A merit list will be drawn up based on the results of the CGL exam. Candidates will not be selected based on their exam score, but it will help them clear the initial level. The remaining steps in the selection process will depend on the recruitment process. Among the posts considered are:
| S.No. | Post | Ministry | Group | Age Limit (In Years) |
| 1. | Assistant Audit Officer | Indian Audit and Accounts Department under C and AG | B (Gazetted) | 18-30 |
| 2. | Assistant Accounts Officer | Indian Audit and Accounts Department under C and AG | B (Gazetted) | 18-30 |
| 3. | Assistant Section Officer | Central Secretariat Service | B | 20-30 |
| 4. | Assistant Section Officer | Intelligence Bureau | B | 18-30 |
| 5. | Assistant Section Officer | Ministry of Railway | B | 20-30 |
| 6. | Assistant Section Officer | Ministry of External Affairs | B | 20-30 |
| 7. | Assistant Section Officer | AFHQ | B | 20-30 |
| 8. | Assistant Section Officer | Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology | B | 18-30 |
| 9. | Assistant | Other Ministries or Departments or Organizations | B | 20-30 |
| 10. | Assistant Section Officer | Other Ministries or Departments or Organizations | B | 18-30 |
Criteria for applying for SSC CGL 2022
It is necessary for candidates to satisfy the eligibility criteria in order to take the CGL exam.
SSC CGL is one of the most popular entrance exams in India. Every year, lakhs of students appear for the exam in the hope of securing a government job. The SSC CGL eligibility criteria are prescribed by the Staff Selection Commission. The commission has laid down certain conditions that candidates must meet in order to be eligible for the exam.
The SSC CGL eligibility criteria are as follows:
- Candidates must be citizens of India.
- They must have completed their graduation from a recognized university.
- The minimum age limit for appearing in the exam is 20 years and the maximum age limit is 30 years. However, there is a relaxation in the age limit for certain categories of candidates.
- Candidates must be physically and mentally fit to perform their duties as per the job they are applying for.
In addition, there will be certain relaxations for their maximum age.
Candidates should at least possess a bachelor’s degree from a university or institute recognized by the government in order to apply for the exam. The educational requirements differ depending on the position when applying.
The candidates’ qualifications will only be considered if they provide the necessary documentation before 23 January 2022.
CGL Age Relaxations:
| Job Category | Age Relaxation |
| Scheduled Castes and Tribes | 5 years |
| Other Backward Classes | 3 years |
| Unreserved Persons with Disabilities | 10 years |
| Other Backward Classes Persons with Disabilities | 13 years |
| Scheduled Castes and Tribes Persons with Disabilities | 15 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | 3 years |
| Unreserved Defence Personnel disabled and released in some related operation | 3 years |
| SC or ST Defence Personnel disabled and released in some related operation | 8 years |
| Unreserved Central Government Civil Employee serviced for more than 3 years | Up to 40 Years of Age |
| SC or ST Central Government Civil Employee serviced for more than 3 years | Up to 45 Years of Age |
| Unreserved Widows or Divorced or Legally Separated Women who did not remarry | Up to 35 Years of Age |
| SC or ST Widows or Divorced or Legally Separated Women who did not remarry | Up to 40 Years of Age |
CGL Application Fees for SSC:
According to the candidate’s category, the application fee is different. The application fee is generally Rs.100. Women candidates, as well as candidates from reserved groups such as SC, ST, ESM, and PWD, do not have to submit an application fee. There is no application fee for these candidates. The application fee must be paid via the online safe transfer window only by unreserved candidates.
The application fee must be paid via the online safe transfer window only by unreserved candidates. Additionally, the bank challan can be downloaded for offline submission of the fee. In order to pay this challan in cash, it must be brought to an SBI branch. Only the payment of the application fee will make the form completely.