SSC CGL 2021 Exam Recruitment: Vacancies, Apply Online, Eligibility, Admit Card, Exam Pattern, Syllabus, Cut off, Application Status, Previous Year Papers, Salary & Job Profile, Exam Analysis

SSC CGL 2021 Exam Overview:

SSC CGL stands for Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level of India. Every year the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) conducts the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Exam for different government posts. The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) conducts the SSC CGL Exam for the recruitment of Grade “B” and “C” category posts in various Government Ministries, Departments and Offices.

The Combined Graduate Level exam comprises four stages i.e., Tier I, II, III and IV. The first two exams are conducted in online mode whereas, the other two exams are in offline mode.

 

SSC CGL 2021 Recruitment Highlights:

Exam Name	SSC CGL 2021 (Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level)
Conducting Body	Staff Selection Commission
Official Website	www.ssc.nic.in
Vacancy	7035
Eligibility	Graduate
Exam Mode	Online (Tier I & II) & Offline (Tier III & IV)
Posts offered	Group B and C officers under central Government
Exam Date	Tier I: August 13 to 24, 2021 Tier II: January 28 and 29, 2022 Tier III: February 6, 2022
Mode of Application	Online
Mode of Exam	Online
Eligibility	Indian citizenship & Graduate (bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline)
Exam Duration	Tier 1 – 60 minutes Tier 2 – 120 minutes Tier 3 – 60 minutes Tier 4 – 45 minutes
Section	Tier 1 – 4 Sections Tier 2 – 4 Papers

 

SSC CGL 2021 Exam Important Dates:

Events	Dates
Notification Release Date	December 29, 2020
Online Application Process Duration	December 29, 2020 - January 31, 2021
SSC CGL Tier-I Application Status	July 29, 2021
SSC CGL Tier-I Admit Card	August 10, 2021
SSC CGL Exam Date 2021 Tier-I	August 13 to 24, 2021
SSC CGL Answer key	September 2, 2021
SSC CGL Tier -1 Result	December 11, 2021
SSC CGL Tier-II Exam Date	January 28 and 29, 2022
SSC CGL Tier-III Exam Date	February 6, 2022
SSC CGL Tier-IV Exam Date	Notified Soon

 

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SSC CGL 2021 Official Notification:

The official notification for the SSC Combined Graduate Level exam 2020-21 was released on 29th December 2020 for 7035 vacancies for non-technical Group ‘B’ and Group ‘C’ non gazetted posts in various Ministries/ Departments/ Organizations of the Government of India.

 

Download SSC CGL 2021 Official Notification PDF: Click here

 

SSC CGL 2021 Vacancy Details:

The tentative vacancy for SSC CGL 2021 exam has been released on 25th February 2021 and tentative vacancies for CGL 2021 is 7035 in which 2891 vacancies are declared for the General category. SSC has mentioned the total number of vacancies available in 2021 in the official notification. A total of 7035 (Group B Gazetted, Group B Non-Gazetted and Group C) vacancies have been announced this year. The vacancies have seen a decrease as compared to previous years.

SSC CGL Vacancy 2020-21	UR-2891	SC-1046	ST-510	OBC-1858	Total- 7035
SSC CGL Vacancy 2019-20	UR- 3674	SC- 1242	ST-667	OBC-2198	Total–8582
SSC CGL Vacancy 2018-19	UR- 5770	SC- 1723	ST-845	OBC-2933	Total–11271
SSC CGL Vacancy 2017	UR- 4238	SC- 1318	ST-653	OBC-1916	Total–9276

 

Download SSC CGL 2021 Official Detailed Vacancy PDF: Click Here

 

SSC CGL 2021 Eligibility Criteria:

All the aspiring candidates of SSC CGL 2021 have to abide by all the Eligibility Criteria Decided by the Staff Selection Commission.

SSC CGL 2021 Detailed Eligibility Criteria Direct link: Click Here

 

SSC CGL 2021 Apply Online Form:

The online application process for SSC CGL 2021 exam was begun from 29th December 2020 and continued till 31st January 2021. All aspirants can register themself for CGL 2021 exam by clicking on the link given below:

• Visit the official website of SSC CGL- ssc.nic.in
• Click on the link “Apply” and select the CGL option.
• Select the “Examination” link and click on “Part I Registration.”
• Now enter your “Personal”, “Contact”, and “Educational Qualification” details.
• Now, click on the “Register” button.
• You will receive the registration number and password via email.
• Log in using your “Registration Number” and “Password” and select “Part II Registration.”
• Now select the payment mode- offline/online and pay the application fees.
• Upload your scanned “Photograph” and “Signature.”
• Download the form and take its print out for future reference.

Important things which you should keep with you while filling the Application Form:

• Scanned copy of your Signature (1kb < Size < 12 kb) in JPG format.
• Scanned copy of your Photo (4 kb < Size < 20kb) in JPG format.
• You should have a valid E-Mail I.D with you which can be used for registration purposes.
• You should have valid Identity Proof with you.

 

SSC CGL 2021 Apply Online Form Direct link: Click Here

 

SSC CGL Recruitment 2021 Application Fee:

Candidates can proceed to submit the application fee for SSC CGL 2021 either via online mode (through BHIM UPI, Net Banking, by using Visa, Mastercard, Maestro, RuPay Credit or Debit cards) or offline mode (through cash in SBI Branches by generating SBI Challan). A candidate must pay Rs. 100/- as SSC CGL 2021 Online Application Fee. The category wise examination form fee details are given below:

Category	Application Fee
UR/ OBC/ EWS	Rs. 100/-
Female candidates/ SC/ ST/ PH/ Ex-Servicemen	No Fee

 

SSC CGL Recruitment 2021 Selection Process:

The SSC CGL exam is conducted in four stages namely: Tier I, II, III and IV. Check the stage-wise exam pattern given below:

• The candidates who secure the SSC CGL CUT-OFF in Tier I will be able to appear for the Tier II Exam.
• Separate cut-offs will be fixed for Paper-III of Tier-II (i.e., for the post of JSO and Statistical Investigator Grade-II), Paper-IV of Tier-II (i.e., for the posts of Assistant Audit Officer and Assistant Accounts Officer), and for Paper-I + Paper-II of Tier-II (i.e., for all other posts).
• Tier-II and Tier-III Examinations will be conducted for all the candidates qualified in Tier-I.
• In Tier-II, all the candidates will be required to appear in Paper-I and Paper-II. However, only specific candidates shortlisted for the posts of JSO/ Statistical Investigator and Assistant Audit Officer/ Assistant Accounts Officer will be required to appear in Paper-III and Paper-IV respectively.

 

SSC CGL Recruitment 2021 Exam Pattern:

The exam pattern for each stage of the selection process has been covered in detail below:

Tier	Type	Mode
Tier –I	Objective Multiple Choice	CBT (Online)
Tier –II	Objective Multiple Choice	CBT (Online)
Tier –III	Descriptive Paper in English/Hindi	Pen and Paper mode
Tier – IV	Skill Test/Computer Proficiency Test	Wherever Applicable

• The SSC CGL Tier I exam is conducted for a total of 200 marks which consist of 100 questions to answer.
• The SSC CGL Tier-II exam is conducted for a total of 800 marks which consists of a total of 500 questions.
• Tier III exam is a descriptive exam for a total of 100 marks.

 

SSC CGL Recruitment 2021 Detailed Exam Pattern and Exam Centres Direct link: Click Here

 

SSC CGL 2021 Recruitment Syllabus:

SSC CGL Tier 1:

CGL Tier 1 exam is an online, multiple-choice exam consisting of 4 sections and 100 questions in total. The total marks of Tier I exam is 200. Duration for the SSC CGL Tier I exam is 60 minutes (80 minutes for differently-abled candidates).

SSC CGL Tier 2:

The SSC CGL exam pattern for Tier II consists of 4 separate papers:

• Quantitative Aptitude– This paper has 200 marks in total. The duration of this paper is 2 hours.
• English Language & Comprehension- This paper has a total mark of 200 and the duration for the paper is 2 hours.
• Statistics– This paper too has a total mark of 200 and the duration for the paper is 2 hours.
• General Studies- Finance & Economics– This paper too has a total mark of 200 and is of 2 hours duration.

SSC CGL Tier-3:

SSC CGL Tier-3 of SSC CGL 2021 exam is in the form of a descriptive exam that tests the written English/Hindi skills of the candidates. The examination is conducted in offline (Pen and Paper) mode and students have to write essays, application, précis, letter etc. in this exam. The exam is out of 100 marks and the total duration for the exam is 60 minutes. The total time allotted for PWD category candidates is 80 minutes. Tier-III paper has to be given only by those candidates who have applied for the post of “Statistical Investigator Grade II” & “Compiler”.

Tier-IV examination consists of skill sets required for a few specific Government Jobs posts filled through SSC CGL.

 

Download SSC CGL 2021 Recruitment Detailed Syllabus PDF: Click Here

 

SSC CGL 2021 Admit Card:

• Every candidate who registers for SSC CGL Exam within the stipulated time will be assigned an e-admit card/hall ticket/call letter that can be downloaded from the official website of SSC.
• Tier-2 exam Admit card (administered to only those candidates who qualify for Tier 1 exam).
• The SSC CGL 2021 Admit Card will be released on the official website – ssc.nic.in.

 

Download SSC CGL 2021 Region wise Admit Card: Click Here

 

SSC CGL Answer Key 2021:

After the SSC CGL exam is conducted, the officials will release SSC CGL Answer Key and response sheets. Candidates can refer to the answer key and calculate the marks scored in the exam. In case of any objections regarding the correct options, candidates can challenge the answer key on the official website. The SSC CGL answer key challenging option will be opened as per the schedule as decided by the officials. Candidates will have to pay the prescribed fee and challenge the answer key with the required documents.

 

Download SSC CGL 2021 Answer Key: Click Here

 

SSC CGL Result 2021:

The SSC CGL Result will be released separately for each stage of the exam. Candidates will have to enter their ‘User ID’ and ‘Password’ to view and download the scorecard. The SSC CGL result will be available in the form of a PDF on the official website. Thereafter, the SSC CGL Scorecard will also be released.

 

Download SSC CGL 2021 Result: Click Here

 

SSC CGL Cut off 2021:

The SSC CGL Cut off will be released along with the result on the official website. The cut-off scores are decided by SSC based on the number of vacancies, number of candidates appearing for the exam and difficulty level of the exam. As the SSC CGL 2020 cut-off is yet to be released, candidates can check the previous year SSC CGL cut off from the table below.

SSC CGL 2019-20 Tier 1 Cut-off (Paper-I and Paper-II)

Category	Cut-off Marks
SC	111.1
ST	103.22
OBC	131.18
UR	137.07
ESM	40
OH	95.55
HH	40
VH	70.25
Other PwD	40

 

 

FAQs regarding SSC CGL Recruitment 2020-21

• Q. when was SSC CGL 2020-21 notification released?
  Ans. SSC CGL 2020-21 recruitment notification was released on December 29, 2020.

 

• Q. When can I apply for SSC CGL 2020-21?
  Ans. The registration process has been over. To participate in the SSC CGL 2020-21 recruitment drive candidates had opportunity to fill the application form from December 29, 2020 to January 31, 2021

 

• Q. What is the age criteria for SSC CGL 2020-21?
  Ans. Candidates from age of 18 to 32 can apply for SSC CGL exam. However, the age criteria are different for different posts.

 

• Q. What is SSC CGL Salary?
  Ans. The SSC CGL salary will vary for different posts. The various pay scales are Rs. 47600/- to Rs. 151100/- (Level 8), Rs. 44900/- to Rs. 142400/- (Level 7), Rs. 35400/- to Rs. 112400/- (Level 6), Rs. 29200/- to Rs.92300/- (Level 5), Rs. 25500/- to Rs. 81100/- (Level 4).

 

• Q. How many vacancies are released for SSC CGL 2020-21 exam?
  Ans. A total of 7035 vacancies has been announced this year.

 

• Q. When will SSC CGL 2020-21 exam be conducted?
  Ans. SSC CGL Tier I exam was conducted from 13th to 24th August 2021. Tier 2 exam will be tentatively held on January 28 and 29, 2022. Tier 3 exam on February 6, 2022.

 

• Q. When will SSC CGL 2020-21 Result be released?
  SSC CGL Tier I exam result will be tentatively released on December 11, 2021.

 

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