SSC CGL Exam Exam Pattern
Exam on : 2021 - 2021
SSC CGL Exam Exam Pattern
The Examination will be conducted in four tiers as indicated below:
Tier-I: Computer Based Examination
Tier-II: Computer Based Examination
Tier-III: Pen and Paper Mode (Descriptive paper)
Tier-IV: Computer Proficiency Test/ Data Entry Skill Test (wherever applicable).
Scheme of Tier-I and Tier-II Examinations:
Tier | Subject | Number of Questions | Maximum Marks | Time allowed |
I | A. General Intelligence and Reasoning | 25 | 50 | 1 hour (1 hour and 20 minutes for the candidates eligible for a scribe as per Para-7.1 and 7.2) |
B. General Awareness | 25 | 50 | ||
C. Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 50 | ||
D. English Comprehension | 25 | 50 | ||
II | Paper-I: Quantitative Abilities | 100 | 200 | 2 hours (for each Paper) (2 hours and 40 minutes for the candidates eligible for a scribe as per Para-7.1 and 7.2) |
Paper-II: English Language and Comprehension | 200 | 200 | ||
Paper-III: Statistics | 100 | 200 | ||
Paper-IV: General Studies (Finance and Economics) | 100 | 200 |
Scheme of Tier-III Examination:
Tier | Mode of Examination | Scheme of Examination | Maximum Marks | Time allowed |
III | Pen and Paper mode | Descriptive Paper in English or Hindi (Writing of Essay/ Precis/ Letter/ Application etc.) | 100 | 1 hour (1 hour and 20 minutes for the candidates who are eligible for a scribe as per Para-7.1 and 7.2) |
Tier-IV (Skill Test): In the Tier-IV, Computer Proficiency Test (CPT) and Data Entry Speed Test (DEST) will be conducted.