SSC CGL Eligibility Criteria 2021: Age Limit, Educational Qualification Details, Physical Standards & Percentage
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Apr 13, 2021
SSC CGL Eligibility criteria is depending upon the age group, nationality, educational qualification of the students, which is set by the Staff Selection Commission. Eligibility criteria vary as per the post for SSC CGL. The aspirants are advised to go through the following content before filling the SSC CGL Application Form 2021 to know about the SSC CGL eligibility criteria 2021. The following article elaborates on details such as age, academic qualifications, and the number of attempts that are prerequisites before applying for the examination. Also, check Upcoming SSC Exam Dates 2021, read the news here.
SSC CGL Eligibility Criteria 2021: Highlights
- If the aspirants are living outside of India, can also enroll their names to SSC CGL Exam 2021
- The minimum and maximum age limit of the general candidates are 18 years and 32 years respectively. However, the reserved category students get the age relaxation for applying the exam.
- To apply the SSC CGL exam 2021, the aspirants should have a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline.
Factors Affect the SSC CGL Eligibility Criteria 2021
- Age limit
- Physical standards
- Nationality
- Educational qualification.
SSC CGL Age Limit 2021
- Aspirants applying for SSC CGL must not be less than 18 years and cannot be more than 32 years of age (as on August 1, 2021). To know more about age limit, click here.
- The lower and upper limit of age varies for each post.
- The age of candidates as present in the 10th/12th certificates will be considered.
The age limit for the different posts is given in the table below.
| Age Limit | Not Born Earlier than | Not Born Later than |
|---|---|---|
| For the posts whose age limit is 18-27 years | 02-01-1994 | 01-01-2003 |
| For the posts whose age limit is 20-27 years | 02-01-1994 | 01-01-2001 |
| For the posts whose age limit is 20-30 years | 02-01-1991 | 01-01-2001 |
| For the posts whose age limit is up to 30 years | 02-01-1991 | 01-01-2003 |
| For the posts whose age limit is up to 32 years | 02-01-1989 | 01-01-2003 |
SSC CGL Eligibility Criteria- Age Relaxation
SSC offers a provision of age relaxation for candidates from all reserved categories. Candidates must keep in mind the SSC Age Limit before filling the application form. Relaxation of the upper age limit for the various categories is shown in the table below.
| Category | Upper Limit Age relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC | 3 years |
| PH | 10 years |
| PH + OBC | 13 years |
| PH + SC/ST | 15 years |
| (For Group B & C posts) Ex-Servicemen( Unreserved/General ) | 03 years after deduction of the military service rendered from the actual age as on the Closing date for receipt of application |
| Ex-Servicemen (SC & ST) | 08 years(3 years + 5 years) after deduction of the military service rendered from the actual age as on the Closing date for receipt of application |
| For Group B posts Central Govt. Civilian Employees(General/Unreserved) who have rendered not less than 3 years regular and continuous service as on closing date for receipt of application | 5 years |
| Central Govt. Civilian Employees(OBC)) who have rendered not less than 3 years regular and continuous service as on closing date for receipt of application | 8 (5 +3) years |
| Central Govt. Civilian Employees(SC/ST) who have rendered not less than 3 years regular and continuous service as on closing date for receipt of application | 10(5+5) years |
| For Group C posts Central Govt. Civilian Employees(General/Unreserved) who have rendered not less than 3 years regular and continuous service as on closing date for receipt of application | Up to 40 years of age |
| Central Govt. Civilian Employees(OBC)) who have rendered not less than 3 years regular and continuous service as on closing date for receipt of application | Up to 43 years of age |
| Central Govt. Civilian Employees(SC/ST) who have rendered not less than 3 years regular and continuous service as on closing date for receipt of application | Up to 45 years of age |
| Candidates who had ordinarily been domiciled in the State of Jammu & Kashmir(Unreserved/General) | 5 years |
| Candidates who had ordinarily been domiciled in the State of Jammu & Kashmir(OBC) | 8 years |
| Candidates who had ordinarily been domiciled in the State of Jammu & Kashmir( SC/ST) | 10 years |
| For Group "C" posts only. Widows/Divorced Women/Women judicially separated and who are not remarried(Unreserved/General) | Up to 35 years of age |
| Widows/Divorced Women/Women judicially separated and who are not remarried(OBC) | Up to 38 years of age |
| Widows/Divorced Women/Women judicially separated and who are not remarried(SC/ST) | Up to 40 years of age |
| Defense Personnel disabled in operation during hostilities with any foreign country or in a disturbed area and released as a consequence thereof.( Unreserved/General) | 5 years |
| Defense Personnel disabled in operation during hostilities with any foreign country or in a disturbed area and released as a consequence thereof.( OBC) | 8(5+3) years |
| Defense Personnel disabled in operation during hostilities with any foreign country or in a disturbed area and released as a consequence thereof ( SC/ST) | 10(5+5)years |
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SSC CGL Eligibility Criteria 2021- Nationality
SSC CGL Eligibility Criteria as per Nationality mandates a candidate to be a resident of the prescribed states only. Candidates belonging to these states will be eligible to apply for SSC CGL. An applicant must fulfill any one of the following conditions:
- The aspirants must be an Indian Citizen
- The candidates be a subject of Nepal/Bhutan
- The aspirants are Tibetan refugees who moved to India, before 1962, with the intention of settling down permanently in India.
- The applicant must be a Person of Indian Origin who has moved to India from Burma, Pakistan, Uganda, Kenya, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Malawi, Zambia, Ethiopia, Zaire, and Vietnam with the intention of settling down permanently in India.
SSC CGL Eligibility Criteria 2021- Educational Qualification
Candidates must check the SSC exam qualification details for the post. To appear in the exam, the aspirants should complete their graduation from any renowned Institution/University. More specifically, the Bachelor’s degree in any program is eligible to appear for the entrance test. Apart from this, the candidates should study either in Mathematics/ Statistics/ Economics as an elective subject or as a compulsory subject. Other academic qualifications corresponding to the different posts are given below.
Statistical Investigator Grade II
Basic Qualification: Any Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University or Institute with at least 60% in Mathematics at Higher Secondary (12th or equivalent) level OR Any Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University or Institute with Statistics as one of the subjects at the degree level.
Assistant Audit Officer
Basic Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University or Institute
Additional Qualification: Cost & Management Accountant / Chartered Accountant / Company Secretary /Masters in Commerce/Business Studies/Business Administration (Finance)/ Business Economics.
Compiler
Basic Qualification:Bachelor’s Degree from any recognized University or Institution. Additionally, candidates must have studied either Economics or Statistics or Mathematics as a compulsory or elective subject.
Assistant Section Officer (CSS)
Basic Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University or Institute
Additional Qualification: In addition to the basic Undergraduate Degree, candidates must also qualify in the Computer Proficiency Test.
SSC CGL Eligibility 2021: Physical Fitness Requirements
To appear the SSC CGL Exam, the aspirants require to have the specified physical standards before the final round of selection.
Physical Standards for the Inspector (Central Excise/ Examiner/Preventive officer)
The physical fitness requirement includes weight, height, and eye-sight. Read the following content to know more about the SSC CGL Physical Standard Requirements:
- Inspector (Central Excise)- CBIC (Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs)
- Inspector (Preventive Officer)-CBIC (Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs)
- Sub-Inspector-CBI (Central Bureau of Investigation)
- Inspector-CBN (Central Bureau of Narcotics)
- Inspector (Examiner)-CBIC (Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs)
- Upper Divisional Clerk-BRO (Border Road Organisation)
- Sub-Inspector-NIA (National Investigation Agency)
- Sub-Inspector-CBN (Central Bureau of Narcotics)
| Sex | Height | Chest | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 157.5 cm | The chest must be 81 cm with a minimum of 5 cm expansion. Note: The Garhwali, Assamese, Gorkhas, and the Scheduled Tribes Candidates have been given a relaxation of 5 cm. | - |
| Female | 152 Cm. height can be relaxed by 2.5 cm | - | Weight must be 48 kgs. Note: The Garhwali, Assamese, Gorkhas, and the Scheduled Tribes Candidates have been given a weight relaxation of 2 kgs. |
Standards for Physical Test
The candidates must also see the physical standard as per the Physical Test is considered:
| Sex | Walking | Cycling |
|---|---|---|
| Male | The candidates will have to cover 1600 meters in 15 minutes | The candidates will have to walk 8 km in 30 minutes. |
| Female | The candidates will have to cover 1000 meters in 15 minutes. | The candidates will have to walk 3 in 25 minutes. |
Physical Standards for Sub-Inspector in CBI
The candidates should check the required physical standards for SI in CBI as per the SSC CGL Eligibility Criteria 2018:
| Sex | Required Height | Chest Measure | Vision required |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male | The height must not be less than 165 cms for General category candidates. Height can be relaxed for hill and tribal candidates by up to 5 cms |
A minimum of 76 cms With expansion. |
|
| Female | 150 cms. | – | Same |
SSC CGL Eligibility Criteria of Ex-Servicemen for Reservation Advantages under ESM Category
- Under the Central Government group “C” and “D”, if the ex-servicemen have already received the reservation benefits for re-employment in civilian jobs, are not capable of ESM Category reservation. They will be eligible for this specific reservation only when they will need to submit the self-declaration to the concerned employer and should provide all the necessary details of prior job applications in civil employment.
- If you want to enjoy the benefits of the reservation being an ex-serviceman, then they need to acquire the ex-serviceman status or they should do it within thin a year of the last application receipt. You should support the fact by documentary evidence from the competent authority. To know more about the SSC CGL Reservation criteria.
Important Information about SSC CGL Eligibility Criteria 2021
- At the time of the SSC CGL written examination, the detailed information related to the SSC CGL Eligibility Criteria and other related aspects will not be scrutinized.
- According to the terms and conditions highlighted in the SSC CGL Eligibility Criteria 2021, the Commission will ‘provisionally’ accept the aspirants.
- When the scrutiny of SSC CGL Eligibility Criteria 2021 will be undertaken, if any discrepancy will be found in the recruitment process, then the candidature of the aspirants will be canceled. This final decision will be taken by the commission.
SSC CGL 2021 Eligibility Criteria FAQs
Ques. Are the students in their final year of graduation also eligible for SSC CGL?
Ans. You cannot apply for the SSC CGL Exam if you have not cleared your Graduation. For all the posts offered through the SSC CGL exam, it is mandatory to be a graduate.
Ques. I am 30+ and belong to SC category but got married to a guy who belongs to gen category. Am I eligible to apply for SSC CGL 2021 by claiming SC category?
Ans. You can apply for the SSC CGL Exam and take the benefits of SC Category. You will have to produce the necessary caste certificates for availing the category relaxations and benefits.
Ques. I got only 46% in graduation. Am I eligible for SSC CGL 2021?
Ans. Yes, you are eligible for SSC CGL Exam 2021, as the first and minimum eligibility condition required for taking the Graduate Level Exam is Graduation.
Ques. Are Engineers eligible for this exam having B.E. in Electrical and Electronics?
Ans. Any Graduate can apply for the SSC CGL Exam. Apart from few SSC CGL Posts like that of Compiler, Statistical Investigator Grade II and Assistant (CSS) require Graduation in specific streams.
Ques. My age is 34. I met with an accident & now I am physically 42% ortho handicap from the general category. Am I eligible for age relaxation in the PH category?
Ans. Yes, you are eligible to take SSC CGL 2021 Exam, as the relaxation provided is of 10 years for Physically Handicapped Candidates in the upper age limit.
Ques. Can I apply for CGL income tax officer post? As I use spectacle and my eye is minor weak, suggest to me and if not then what post can I apply for?
Ans. Yes, you are eligible to apply for SSC CGL Income Tax Officer Post, as this post doesn’t have any specific rules set for vision.
Ques. May I know which post is an interview and non-interview post respectively?
Ans. As of January 1, 2021, no interviews are applicable for any of the SSC CGL Posts. Para 9.2 of the official notification for SSC CGL Recruitment 2018 clearly states that – “9.2 Interview component has been dispensed with. There will, therefore, be no interview.”
Ques. Is it true that acceptance of form by SSC CGL makes a candidate eligible to sit for the exams but in the verification process, he/she will be declared ineligible for the post if the age is found more than the maximum age prescribed in the notification? So one should not hold any expectation of getting selected even if he/ she clears all the tiers?
Ans. Yes, your age should be according to the criteria set by the commission.
Ques. My height is 160 cms, Can I apply for inspector income tax and other inspector posts? What are the other inspector posts that I am eligible for?
Ans. Yes, you are eligible for Inspector (Central Excise/ Examiner/ Preventive Officer) posts.
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, please refer the official website of the exam.