SSC CGL 2019 Exam comprises 4 levels (Tier 1, Tier 2, Tier 3 and Tier 4). The set of the syllabus for the entrance is to be followed by the candidates thoroughly. SSC Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Examination 2019 is scheduled next year.
Aspirants should start their preparation as CGL Tier – I exam will begin from March 2nd, 2020 and end on March 11th, 2020 and CGL Tier-II & III Exams are scheduled from June 22nd, 2020 to June 25th, 2020 in online mode. While the Tier-I & Tier-II exam is to be conducted online, Tier-III will be a pen and paper-based exam and Tier-IV will be a computer skill test. It is advisable for candidates to acknowledge the whole marking scheme, pattern, nature, and procedure of the exam.
Important Points from SSC CGL Exam Pattern
SSC CGL Exam Pattern is not identical for every exam. Syllabus and marking scheme tend to differ from exam to exam. This exam consists of 4 phases, and each phase needs to be cleared depending upon the requirement of different posts. SSC CGL exam pattern is given below in detail for the convenience of aspiring candidates.
SSC CGL Exam Pattern Tier-1
| Number of Papers | 1 |
| Total Sections | 4 |
| Sections | General knowledge Quantitative Aptitude English Comprehension/General Intelligence and Reasoning General Awareness |
| Total Number of Questions | 100 |
| Total Time | 75 minutes |
| Total Marks | 200 |
| Question Type | Objective |
| Mode | Online |
| Negative Marking | Yes (0.5) |
Points To Remember:
- Negative marking is there in SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam where 0.5 marks will be deducted for each question that is attempted wrong by a candidate in all sections.
- For candidates who are visually handicapped and suffering from Cerebral Palsy, the exam duration is 80 minutes.
SSC CGL Exam Pattern Tier-2
| Subjects | Paper- 1: Quantitative Ability Paper-2: English Language and Comprehension Paper-3: Statistics (only for the post of Statistical Investigator Gr. II & Compiler Paper-4: General Studies (Finance and Economics) |
| Number of
Papers |
4 |
| Total Time | 2 hours for each paper |
| Total Marks | 800 (200 each paper) |
| Mode | Online |
| Question Type | Objective |
| Negative
Marking |
Yes (0.25 for each wrong question) |
Points To Remember:
- For candidates who are visually handicapped, the exam duration is 2 hours and 40 minutes.
- Negative marking of 0.50 marks will be there for each wrong answer in Paper-I, Paper-III and Paper-IV and of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer in Paper-II (English Language and Comprehension).
- Paper-I and Paper-II are compulsory for every post.
SSC CGL Exam Pattern Tier-3
| Number of Papers | 1 |
| Question Type | Descriptive |
| Total Marks | 100 |
| Duration | 1 hour |
| Exam Mode | Offline |
| Sections | Essay Writing
Letter/Application Writing Passage Writing |
Points To Remember:
- The SSC CGL is a descriptive paper and includes writing precis, letter, application, and essay.
- The exam is conducted offline in paper and pen mode.
SSC CGL Exam Pattern Tier- 4
| Time Duration | 15 Minutes |
| Total Marks | Qualifying in Nature |
| Exam Mode | Online |
| Tests | Computer Proficiency Test
(CPT) or Data Entry Skill Test (DEST) |
| Computer Proficiency Test
(CPT) |
Only candidates applying for the post of Assistant Section Officer
Three modules: Word Processing, Spreadsheet, and Generation of Slides. |
| Data Entry Skill Test (DEST) | Only candidates applying for the post of Tax Assistants (in Central Excise and Income Tax)
Criteria: 8000 key depression per hour. |
Points To Remember:
- DEST test demands 8000 key depressions per hour.
- CPT test requires computer knowledge regarding word processing, spreadsheet, and generation of slides.
SSC CGL Marking Scheme:
SSC CGL Examination has both online and offline based tests. Tier 1, 2 and 4 are conducted online using a computer, while Tier 3 is a descriptive written pen and paper examination and Tier 4 is the final qualifying round where document verification is also done. Since the SSC CGL is comprised of 4 different tiers, it is imperative to understand each of their syllabi independently.
| SSC CGL Exam Tier |
Sections |
Total Marks |
Marking Scheme |
Negative Marking |
| Tier – 1 | General knowledge
Quantitative Aptitude English Comprehension/General Intelligence and Reasoning General Awareness |
200 Marks |
Each question carries 2 mark |
0.5 Marks for each wrong answer |
| Tier – 2 | Paper 1: Quantitative Ability
Paper 2: English Language and Comprehension Paper 3: Statistics Paper 4: General Studies (Finance and Economics) |
Paper 1: 100
Paper 2: 200 Paper 3: 200 Paper 4: 200 |
Paper 1, Paper 3,
Paper 4: Each question carries 2 marks Paper 2: Each question carries 1 mark |
Paper 1, Paper 3, Paper 4: 0.50 for each wrong answer
Paper 2: 0.25 for each wrong answer |
| Tier – 3 | Passage Writing, Essay, Application |
100 Marks |
Minimum
Qualifying Marks 33% |
|
| Tier – 4 | Data Entry Skill Test (DEST)/Computer Proficiency Test (CPT) (whichever applicable) |
Qualifying in Nature |
Conclusion:
The following suggestions to be kept in mind while preparing for SSC CGL Examinations.
- Candidates should practice many mock tests and online tests to get an idea of the computer-based Tier-I and Tier-II Examinations.
- Candidates need to put great emphasis on time management.
- Mock tests are available on the regional office websites as well as the official website of the SSC.
- Candidates need to answer only the questions they are sure is correct to avoid negative marking.
- Candidates are recommended to keep in mind that there is no sectional cut off.
