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SSC CGL (Staff Selection Commission - Combined Graduate Level) is a prestigious annual exam in India for recruiting Group B & C officers for various government ministries and departments, requiring a graduate degree, and conducted in multiple online tiers testing general knowledge, reasoning, English, quantitative aptitude, and computer skills, with recent exams having ~14,000+ vacancies and upcoming Tier 2 dates in January 2026.
What it is:
- Full Form: Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Examination.
- Conducting Body: Staff Selection Commission (SSC).
- Purpose: To recruit qualified graduates for Group B and C posts in various Central Government Ministries, Departments, and Offices (like Income Tax, CBI, MEA).
Exam Structure (Multi-Tiered):
- Tier-I: Objective type, Computer Based Test (CBT).
- Tier-II: Objective type, CBT, with papers on Mathematics, Reasoning, English, General Awareness, and Computer Knowledge.
- Tier-III (if applicable): Skill Test (for certain posts like Data Entry) or Personality Test/Interview.
Key Aspects:
- Eligibility: Must have a Bachelor's Degree in any discipline.
- Frequency: Conducted annually.
- Popularity: A highly sought-after exam with millions of applicants.
Recent Activity (as of early Jan 2026):