SSC CGL Application Form 2020 (Released): Check Application Status at ssc.nic.in

SSC CGL 2020 Application Forms were made available on October 22, 2019. Candidates registered for SSC CGL 2020 exam in online mode only at the official website – ssc.nic.in. The last day to fill SSC CGL Application Form 2020 was November 25, 2019. 

Candidates possessing a bachelor’s degree are eligible to apply for SSC CGL 2020. SSC CGL Application Fees is INR 100, however, women, SC, ST, PWD, and Ex-servicemen are exempted from fee payment. The registration fees can be paid in online mode via BHIM UPI, Debit/ Credit Card, and Netbanking till November 27, 2019 (5 PM).

SSC CGL 2020 Registration Highlights

The key points about SSC CGL Application Form 2020 are highlighted below:

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SSC CGL 2020 Registration Dates

Official SSC CGL 2020 Application and Exam Dates are mentioned below:

SSC CGL 2020 Eligibility

Candidates must thoroughly check eligibility criteria and make sure they satisfy them before beginning with SSC CGL Application Process:

• Candidates must be a citizen of India.
• Candidates must have a graduation degree in any discipline from a recognized university. There are specific educational qualification requirements for some posts.
• Candidates must be between 18 – 32 years of age as on January 1, 2020. The lower and upper age limit varies for various posts. Also, age relaxation provided to reserved category candidates. 

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How to fill SSC CGL Application Form 2020?

The process of filling up SSC CGL Application Form includes two parts – In Part 1, you have to register yourself and upload your photo and signature while in Part 2, you have to fill the SSC CGL application form and pay the registration fees. It is advisable to read SSC CGL Official Notification 2020, before initiating the application procedure.

Pre-requisites for SSC CGL Registration 2020

Candidates should keep the following documents and details handy before beginning to fill SSC CGL Application Form 2019:

• A valid mobile number,
• An active email ID
• Scanned image of candidate’s passport size photo 
• Scanned image of candidate’s signature
• Aadhaar Number or any other Photo ID Proof Number (also required at later stages)
• Class 10^th Roll Number, Marks, Board, Year of passing details.
• Marksheet of class 10 and 12
• Marksheet and certificate of graduation
• Bank details, in case of online fee payment
• PwD Certificate details, if applicable

Steps to Fill SSC CGL Application Form 2020

Candidates have to follow the below-given steps to successfully fill the SSC CGL application form 2020:

Step 1: Online SSC CGL Registration 2020

• Visit the official website – ssc.nic.in.
• Click on “Apply” and then on “CGL”.
• Enter your Aadhaar Number, Name, Father’s Name, Mother’s Name, Date of Birth, Mobile Number, and Email ID.
• Enter the OTPs received on your Mobile Number and Email ID and click on Submit.
• Your registration number and Password will be sent to you as SMS and a Mail.

Step 2: Upload SSC CGL Photo and Signature

Candidates have to upload scanned images of their photograph and signature in the prescribed guidelines:

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Step 3: Fill SSC CGL Application Form 2020

• Candidates have to fill in their personal, contact, and educational qualification information.
• Enter your gender, category, nationality, name of the university, roll number, year of passing, marks, and other asked details.
• Indicate 3 exam centers in the same region in order of your preference.
• Select whether you are applying for the post of Junior Statistical Officer or Statistical Investigator Grade-II.
• Read the declaration, tick on “I Agree”, fill the captcha code, and submit the form to proceed to fee payment.

Step 4: Pay SSC CGL Application Fees 2020

• The last step in the application process is to pay the SSC CGL Application fee. 
• The application fees are INR 100. Women, SC, ST, Ex-Servicemen, and PwD candidates do not have to pay any application fees.
• It can be paid in both online and offline mode.
• For offline mode: Candidates have to generate offline challan from the website and pay the fees in cash at any SBI Bank branch along with the challan.
• For Online Mode: Candidates have to choose the payment mode amongst BHIM UPI, Netbanking, Debit card or Credit Card and enter the banking details in the payment gateway to pay the fees.

Details in SSC CGL 2020 Application Form

Important Note:

• If candidates are applying for the post of Statistical Investigator, they must select ‘Yes’ when asked for the same under the SSC Post Preferences and select the applicable option (Yes/No) when asked if they possess the qualification for the post of Statistical Investigator.
• Similarly, candidates applying for the post of AAO must also select ‘Yes’ when asked for the same and select the applicable option (Yes/No) when asked if they possess the qualification for AAO.
• Candidates can have any degree to apply for the post of AAO.

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Steps to Retrieve the Password of SSC CGL Application Form 2020

1. Open the login window of the application form.
2. Now click the ‘Forgot Password’ option, available on the login window
3. Next, a window will appear, containing the details like ‘Permanent State” and ‘Email ID or Mobile Number’
4. The aspirants should fill the details and then they will get a SMS to the mobile number and email id they provided. 

SSC CGL 2020 Application Form Correction

Candidates have to be extremely careful as there is no option for editing the filled details after the Final Submission of the SSC CGL Application. However, if an error occurs at the time of filling of details in the registration part, candidates can start the entire procedure of Registration I again. SSC accepts the application which is last filled by the candidates.

Candidates must also make sure to note down the Registration Number (which is also sent to the Registered Email Id) after the completion of Registration Part I since this cannot be retrieved if lost.

Steps to Check the Status of SSC CGL Application Form 

Once the aspirants submit their SSC CGL Application Form and if the Commission accepts the forms, the candidates can check their application status. To check their application status, the candidates should go to the official website and click the view application status and then need to provide the below-mentioned details:

1. Registration number of the candidates
2. Birthdate
3. Gender of the aspirants
4. Captcha. 

What After Filling the SSC CGL Application Form?

The aspirants will be capable to download the admit card if they fill their SSC CGL Application Form successfully. For each stage of the exam, the authorities will issue SSC CGL Admit Card 2020. The candidates find the important details like name, roll number, exam date, exam time and exam center, center code on the admit card. Do not forget to keep a printed copy of the SSC CGL Admit Card 2020 after downloading it. 

SSC CGL 2020 Registration FAQs

Question: Can the SSG CGL 2020 application be done in offline mode?

Answer: No. SSC CGL 2020 application procedure is entirely online.

Question: What is the age criterion for applying?

Answer: Candidates must be between 18-32 years (as on January 1, 2020).

Question: What is the minimum qualification required for applying?

Answer: Candidates must have a Bachelor's Degree from a recognized institution/University. Candidates can have a degree from any stream.

Question: What are the modes of payment of Application Fee?

Answer: Application fee of Rs. 100/- can be paid in the online mode or offline mode.

Online mode includes Credit/Debit Card, Net Banking, BHIM UPI.

Offline Mode involves challan payment in any branch of SBI.

Question: What are the steps involved in applying for the SSC CGL 2020?

Answer: There are two steps, namely Registration Part I and Registration Part II.

Registration Part I consists of filling up of all the Personal, educational details, etc. and Post Preferences.

Registration Part II consists of Uploading of Photograph and Signature.

Question: Is there any way to correct mistakes in the application form after the Final Submission?

Answer: There is no way to correct the mistakes or modify the application after the Final Submission. The entire procedure of registration has to be started again.