SSC CGL Assistant (IB): Salary, Eligibility, Cutoff & More

SSC CGL Assistant in IB comes under the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), Government of India. The Intelligence Bureau (IB), the oldest surviving intelligence organization in the world, is India’s internal security agency responsible for mitigating domestic threats. It is tasked with intelligence collection and dissemination and acts as a security advisor to the state and federal governments as well. It is one of the popular posts under SSC CGL.

SSC CGL Assistant (IB): Training and Job Profile

The Intelligent Bureau divides its rank into two categories- Executive Cadre and Ministerial Cadre. Assistant in IB comes under the Ministerial Cadre. Candidates selected as Assistant IB are posted all over India. After selection, the candidates has to undergo a training period.

The training period for an Assistant (IB) is as follows:

• Training is mandatory and is conducted in the Regional Training Centers. There will be training on roles and responsibilities of Assistant (IB), official noting and drafting systems, E-Governance and RTI etc. Personality Development Classes, Yoga and Motivational classes etc. are also there during the training period.

The work profile of an Assistant (IB) is as follows:-

• The Assistant in IB is an office job and is the initiator of files. He/ she is liable for activities like assessment and verification of files, preparation of letters and process of files to the next superior level etc.
• The officers are posted in different sections like the billing section, accounts, political section, technical, office administration and pension section.
• At IB, Assistant is the key person for processing the intelligence-related information. He/she is also responsible for facilitating meetings and all meeting-related work.

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SSC CGL Assistant (IB): Salary

As per the 7th Pay Commission, the Pay scale of an Assistant in the Intelligence Bureau ranges from Rs 44,900 to 1,42,400. The salary structure in SSC CGL can vary as per the place of recruitment.

An approximate In-Hand Monthly salary of an SSC CGL Assistant (IB) is as follows:

SSC CGL Assistant (IB): Allowances and Deductions

An approximate salary breakdown for SSC CGL Assistant (IB) can be seen below.

Classification of Cities

Candidates can find the list of X, Y, Z Class Classification of Cities for HRA in each category from the table given below.

SSC CGL Assistant (IB): Promotion and Career Growth

The first promotion for an Assistant (IB) after SSC CGL comes after five years. Aspirants for the Assistant post in IB can have a clear idea about the promotions in their career graph by looking at the table below. They must be aware of the fact that promotion and growth depend upon their hard work and skills.

SSC CGL Assistant (IB): Eligibility Criteria

Candidates applying for the Assistant post in the Intelligence Bureau need to meet the eligibility criteria set by the authority in order to be eligible for the SSC CGL exam. The Candidates must have a look at the table below to get a clear idea about their SSC CGL eligibility before they apply for the job.

SSC CGL Assistant (IB): Vacancy

Staff Selection Commission can revise the number of vacancies at any stage of the exam. The SSC CGL Assistant in IB vacancies for the current and previous years are provided below for the reference of the candidates.

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SSC CGL Assistant (IB): Selection Process

SSC CGL selection process is very stringent and the exam has two stages i.e. Tier 1 and Tier 2. Details of each tier for the Assistant (IB) post are given below:

• Tier 1 Exam is mandatory and is very important. Candidates need to qualify for this to attend the next tier.
• In the Tier 2 exam, candidates need to appear for Paper I only. It will have three sections in it.
• The three sections will have 2 modules each. The details of the same are given below.
  • Section 1: Mathematical Abilities (Module 1) and Reasoning and General Intelligence (Module 2).
  • Section 2: English Language and Comprehension (Module 1) and General Awareness (Module 2).
  • Section 3: Computer Knowledge Test (Module 1) and Data Entry Speed Test (Module 2).
• The qualifying candidates will undergo document verification and medical examination before final selection.

SSC CGL Assistant: Exam Pattern

Candidates need to make an effort to comprehend the exam's strategy and prepare accordingly. Candidates need to attend Tier 1 and Tier 2 for the Assistant post in IB. The detailed exam pattern for the SSC CGL Assistant (IB) post is given below.

SSC CGL Assistant in IB: Syllabus

Aspirants of SSC CGL Assistant in IB should familiarize themselves with the SSC CGL Syllabus. Candidates need to attend 1 paper in each of Tier 1 and Tier 2. The detailed SSC CGL Assistant (IB) syllabus is listed below.

SSC CGL Assistant in IB: Cutoff

SSC CGL Cutoff marks for Tier-1, 2 and 3 for the Assistant (IB) post will be released separately. The cutoff marks for the General category in each tier are given below. Candidates can through the table get an approximate idea of the expected SSC CGL cutoff.

SSC CGL Assistant (IB) Question Papers

Candidates can download the question papers from the table given below:

Assistant in IB is considered to be one of the most popular jobs offered by SSC CGL, which has a great social status and a very good salary. As a government job helps to build a stable career, the SSC CGL exam becomes one of the most coveted and sought-after exams in the country.

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