SSC CGL Eligibility mandates a candidate to hold a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university/ institution to become eligible for the exam. Eligibility criteria vary as per the post for SSC CGL. The following article elaborates on details such as age, academic qualifications and number of attempts that are pre-requisites before applying for the examination.
Latest Update: SSC has made new changes in CGL exam eligibility. As per the recent notification released by the Commission on August 5, 2019, age criteria for the post of Tax Assistant that comes under ‘CBEC Group C’ cadre has been changed. Candidates between the age of 18 - 27 are eligible to apply for CGL exam. It is to be noted that the changes will be applicable for CGL 2018 recruitment.
SSC CGL 2020 Age Limit
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, 2019).
Lower and upper limit of age varies for each post.
Age of candidates as present in the 10th/12th certificates will be considered.
Age limit for the different posts is given in the table below.
Post
SSC CGL Age Limit
Not born earlier than (date)
Not born later than (date)
Group
Grade Pay (INR)
Post Code
CBEC (Tax Assistant)
18 -27
02.08.1991
01.08.1998
C
2400
@
Central Vigilance Commission (Assistant)
18-27
02.08.1991
01.08.2000
B
4600
B
Ministry of Railway (Assistant)
B
4600
D
Ministry of External Affairs (Assistant)
B
4600
E
AFHQ (Assistant)
B
4600
G
Other Ministries/Departments/ Organizations (Assistant)
B
4600
H
Other Ministries/ Departments/ Organizations (Assistant)
B
4200
I
CBDT (Inspector of Income Tax)
C
4600
J
CBEC (Inspector, (Central Excise))
B
4600
K
CBEC (Inspector Preventive Officer)
B
4600
L
CBEC (Inspector (Examiner))
B
4600
M
Department of Post (Inspector of Posts)
B
4200
P
Offices under CAG (Divisional Accountant)
C
4200
Q
Central Bureau of Narcotics (Inspector)
B
4200
S
Offices under C&AG (Auditor)
C
2800
T
Offices under CGDA (Auditor)
C
2800
U
Offices under CGA & others (Auditor)
C
2800
V
Offices under C&AG (Accountant/ Junior Accountant)
C
2800
W
Offices under CGA & others (Accountant/ Junior Accountant)
C
2800
X
Central Govt. Offices/Ministries other than CSCS cadres (Senior Secretariat Assistant)
C
2400
Y
CBDT (Tax Assistant)
C
2400
Z
Registrar General of India (Compiler)
C
2400
$
Central Bureau of Narcotics (Sub-Inspector)
18-25
02.08.1993
01.08.2000
C
2400
#
Intelligence Bureau (Assistant)
21-27
02.08.1988
01.08.1998
B
4600
C
Directorate of Enforcement, Department of Revenue (Assistant Enforcement Officer)
Up to 30 years
02.08.1988
01.08.2000
B
4600
N
National Investigation Agency NIA (Sub Inspector)
B
4200
%
M/o Statistics & Prog. Implementation. Statistical Investigator Grade II
Up to 32 years
02.08.1986
01.08.2000
B
4200
R
Age Relaxation
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 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 (OBC)
06 years(3 years + 3 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)
08years(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)
SC 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:
He must be an Indian Citizen
He must be a Subject of Nepal/Bhutan
He must be a Tibetan refugee who moved to India, before 1962, with the intention of settling down permanently in India.
He 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 intention of settling down permanently in India.
Candidates must check the SSC exam qualification details for the post. The basic requirement is the undergraduate level bachelor’s degree from a recognized university or institution. Other academic qualifications corresponding to the different posts are given below.
Statistical Investigator Grade II
Basic Qualification: Any Bachelor’s Degree from recognized University or Institute with at least 60% in Mathematics at Higher Secondary (12th or equivalent) level OR Any Bachelor’s Degree from recognized University or Institute with Statistics as one of the subjects at 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. Check out SSC CGL AAO job profile.
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 theComputer Proficiency Test.
Physical Standards for the Inspector (Central Excise/ Examiner/Preventive officer)
Sex
Height
Chest
Weight
Male
157.5 cm
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.
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.
Eye-sight (with or without glasses)
Distant vision: 6/6 in one and 6/9 in the other eye.
Near vision 0.6 in one eye and 0.8 in .
Female
150 cms.
–
Same
SSC CGL 2020 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 SSC CGL exam, it is mandatory to be a graduate.
Ques. My D.O.B is 06th July 1987 and I have completed 28 years of Age. As per the notification from SSC If the age will be computed from 01st Aug, then I would be running with my 30th Age. My D.O.B is 06th July 1987 and I am falling under OBC category, Can I appear for SSC CGL 2018 by claiming age relaxation. Will it be counted as 30 or 31?
Ans. Yes, you can apply for SSC CGLE 2019-2020, after taking relaxations allowed for OBC Category i.e. of 3 years. As you will be completing 30 years on 6th July 2018 and SSC exam conducting authorities will be taking into consideration the ‘Candidates’ Age’ as calculated on 1.8.2018, then it will be counted as 30 and not 31.
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 2019-20 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 2020?
Ans. Yes, you are eligible for SSC CGL Exam 2018, 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 general category. Am I eligible for age relaxation in PH category?
Ans. Yes, you are eligible to take SSC CGL 2018 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 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, 2018, no interviews are applicable for any of the SSC CGL Posts. The 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.
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