🏛️ SSC CGL 2026 — What is it & Key Details
SSC CGL (Staff Selection Commission — Combined Graduate Level) is conducted by SSC to recruit graduates for Group B and Group C posts in various Central Government Ministries, Departments and Organisations. Popular posts include Inspector Income Tax, Assistant Section Officer, Junior Statistical Officer, Auditor and many more. SSC CGL 2026 notification is expected soon!
| Conducting Body | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Posts | Inspector IT, ASO, JSO, Auditor, Accountant — 15,000+ vacancies |
| Selection Process | Tier 1 → Tier 2 (2 Papers) |
| Starting Salary | ₹47,600/month (Pay Level 7) + allowances |
| Eligibility | Any Graduate — Age 18 to 32 years |
| Official Website | ssc.gov.in |
📋 SSC CGL Exam Pattern 2026 — Tier 1 & Tier 2
| Section | Q | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 50 |
| General Awareness | 25 | 50 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 50 |
| English Comprehension | 25 | 50 |
| Total | 100 | 200 |
⚠️ -0.50 marks for every wrong answer in Tier 1
| Module | Q | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematical Abilities | 30 | 90 |
| Reasoning & General Intelligence | 30 | 90 |
| English Language & Comprehension | 45 | 135 |
| General Awareness | 25 | 75 |
| Computer Knowledge | 20 | 60 |
| Total | 150 | 450 |
⚠️ -1 mark for every wrong answer in Tier 2
SSC CGL Tier 1 Previous Papers — Year-Wise PDF
Download all SSC CGL Tier 1 previous papers with official answer keys from ssc.gov.in:
SSC CGL Tier 2 Previous Papers — Year-Wise PDF
Download SSC CGL Tier 2 previous papers with Maths, Reasoning, English, GK and Computer modules:
📊 SSC CGL Cut-Off Marks — Previous Years (General Category)
| Year | Tier 1 Cut-Off | Tier 2 Cut-Off | Final Cut-Off |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 140–150 | 350–380 | 490–520 |
| 2023 | 138–148 | 345–375 | 480–510 |
| 2022 | 135–145 | 340–370 | 470–500 |
| 2021 | 132–142 | 330–360 | 460–490 |
💡 Target: Tier 1 లో 150+ score చేయండి — safely Tier 2 కి qualify అవుతారు. Tier 2 లో English (135 marks) మీద focus చేయండి — ఇది highest marks section. Previous papers solve చేయడం వల్ల GK current affairs + Quant shortcuts రెండూ improve అవుతాయి!
⚠️ Note: BeInCareer is not affiliated with SSC. Cut-off marks are approximate based on previous years and vary each cycle. For official SSC CGL notifications and papers always visit ssc.gov.in.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions — SSC CGL Previous Papers
SSC CGL previous papers ఎక్కడ download చేయాలి?
Official source is ssc.gov.in. Additionally Adda247, Testbook, and Gradeup (Now BYJU'S Exam Prep) provide SSC CGL previous year papers with detailed video solutions for both Tier 1 and Tier 2.
SSC CGL salary ఎంత ఉంటుంది?
SSC CGL salary varies by post. Inspector Income Tax and Assistant Section Officer posts fall in Pay Level 7 with basic pay of ₹44,900 to ₹47,600. With HRA, DA, and TA, the gross salary is approximately ₹65,000 to ₹80,000 per month in metro cities. Junior Statistical Officer is Pay Level 6 at ₹35,400 starting basic pay.
SSC CGL Tier 1 లో negative marking ఎంత ఉంటుంది?
SSC CGL Tier 1 has -0.50 marks for each wrong answer (2 marks per correct answer). So 4 wrong answers = -2 marks which equals losing one correct answer's marks. Tier 2 has -1 mark for each wrong answer (3 marks per correct). Attempt only questions you are confident about — random guessing is very costly in SSC CGL.
SSC CGL కోసం best subjects ఏమిటి?
For Tier 1, General Awareness is the highest scoring section if current affairs is strong — no calculation needed. For Tier 2, English Language carries 135 marks and is the easiest to score high in with regular reading. Quantitative Aptitude requires learning shortcuts for speed. Reasoning is consistent scorer for most candidates with practice.
SSC CGL vs IBPS PO — ఏది better career?
Both are excellent central government careers. SSC CGL offers Central Government ministry postings with good work-life balance, no weekend transfers typically, and steady promotions. IBPS PO offers banking career with slightly faster salary growth and better perks in metro cities but involves transfers. SSC CGL is preferred by those wanting stable desk jobs in government ministries while IBPS PO suits those interested in banking and finance careers.
Disclaimer: For official SSC CGL papers visit ssc.gov.in. BeInCareer is not affiliated with SSC.
