The total mark of SSC Combined Graduate Level Examination CGL Exam is 200.

SSC CGL Exam pattern-

The Examination will be conducted in three tiers as indicated below:

Tier -I -- Written Examination (Objective Multiple Choice Type)

Tier -II -- Written Examination (Objective Multiple Choice Type)

Tier -III -- Personality Test /Interview/Computer Proficiency Test or Skill Test

Tier-I examination will be used to screen the candidates for appearing in Tier-II examination.

TIER I

Tier –I exam consist of only one paper that would be common for all categories of posts and will be held in one session.

Part Subject Maximum Marks / Questions Total Duration (GE)
A. General Intelligence & Reasoning 50 2 hours
B. General Awareness 50
C Numerical Aptitude 50
D English Comprehension 50
Total Marks 200

There will be negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer.

The questions will be set both in Hindi and English in respect of Parts A, B and C.

TIER II

Tier-II consists of three different papers/subjects and depending upon the category of posts applied for, the candidates are needed to appear in two or three papers.

Paper Subject / Paper Max. Marks/Questions Duration & Timings for
I Arithmetical Ability 200 (100 Questions) 2Hours
II English Language & 200 (100 Questions) 2Hours
Comprehension
III Commerce/ 200 (100 Questions) 2Hours
Mathematics
Statistics/Economics

Paper-I & II are compulsory for all the categories of posts.

Paper-III is compulsory only for those candidates who apply for the posts of Statistical Investigators Group II & Compiler.

There will be negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer.

TIER III

INTERVIEW

Personality Test/ interview will carry a maximum of 100 marks.

Candidates applying for Auditor, Accountant, UDCs, Tax Assistant, and Compiler are not required to appear for an interview.