S.No.	Features	Simple SSC Card	Silver Card	Green Plus Card	Premium Green Plus Card	Premium Silver Card
1	Courses	SSC	SSC	BANK+SSC	BANK + SSC + STATE LEVEL	SSC + STATE LEVEL
2	Card Validity	Six Months	Up to Selection	Up to Selection	Up to Selection	Up to Selection
3	Admission Mode	Offline and Online	Offline and Online	Offline and Online	Offline and Online	Offline and Online
4	Course Module (in Months)	3 Months	3 Months	3 + 5 = 8 Months	3 + 5 + 3= 11 Months	5 + 3= 8 Months
5	Offline Class Duration (in Hours)	380 Hrs	380 Hrs	610 Hrs	850 Hrs	620 Hrs
6	Classes Mode	Offline and Online Both	Offline and Online Both	Offline and Online Both	Offline and Online Both	Offline and Online Both
7	Class Schedule	7 days in a week (6+1)	7 days in a week (6+1)	7 days in a week (6+1)	7 days in a week (6+1)	7 days in a week (6+1)
8	Student Bag	Free of Cost	Free of Cost	Free of Cost	Free of Cost	Free of Cost
9	Study Material Kit	SSC Course Material Kits	SSC Course Material Kits	All 2 Courses  Material Kits	Bank,SSC & State Course Material Kits	SSC & State Course Material Kits
10	E-Books	SSC Course Material Kits	SSC Course Material Kits	All 2 Courses Material Kits	Bank,SSC & State Course Material Kits	SSC & State Course Material Kits
11	Topic wise Test	Yes - Online	Yes - Online	Yes - Online	Yes - Online	Yes - Online
12	E-MICA (Monthly Current Affairs Magzine)	Yes - Online	Yes - Online	Yes - Online	Yes - Online	Yes - Online
13	Speed Test/ Mock test	Online & Offline Weekly Once and as per the mode of Upcoming Examination	Online & Offline Weekly Once and as per the mode of Upcoming Examination	Online & Offline Weekly Once and as per the mode of Upcoming Examination	Online & Offline Weekly Once and as per the mode of Upcoming Examination	Online & Offline Weekly Once and as per the mode of Upcoming Examination
14	Smart Lab	Free of Cost	Free of Cost	Free of Cost	Free of Cost	Free of Cost
15	Problem Solving Session (PSS)	As per availability of Faculty Members in Branch	As per availability of Faculty Members in Branch	As per availability of Faculty Members in Branch	As per availability of Faculty Members in Branch	As per availability of Faculty Members in Branch
16	Card Upgrade (course upgrade)	Yes - Nominal Charges Applicable	Yes - Nominal Charges Applicable	Yes - Nominal Charges Applicable	Yes - Nominal Charges Applicable	Yes - Nominal Charges Applicable
17	Rejoining (Batch repetition)	Free of Cost	Free of Cost	Free of Cost	Free of Cost	Free of Cost
18	Branch Transfer	Yes - Chargeable Applicable as Per Policy	Yes - Chargeable Applicable as Per Policy	Yes - Chargeable Applicable as Per Policy	Yes - Chargeable Applicable as Per Policy	Yes - Chargeable Applicable as Per Policy
19	Interview Admission	Free of Cost	Free of Cost	Free of Cost	Free of Cost	Free of Cost
20	App Subscription	YES	YES	YES	YES	YES

            About Exam
 

Exam Overview

The SSC CGL (Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level) exam is conducted for recruitment to various Group B and Group C posts in the government ministries, departments, and organizations. The exam is conducted in four tiers: Tier-I (Preliminary), Tier-II (Mains), Tier-III (Descriptive Paper), and Tier-IV (Skill Test/Data Entry Skill Test/Computer Proficiency Test).

SSC CGL Exam Syllabus

Tier-I (Preliminary Exam):

• General Intelligence and Reasoning: Analogies, similarities and differences, space visualization, problem-solving, analysis, judgment, decision making, visual memory, discrimination, observation, relationship concepts, arithmetic reasoning, verbal and figure classification, arithmetical number series, non-verbal series, coding and decoding, statement conclusion, syllogistic reasoning, etc.
• General Awareness: India and its neighboring countries especially pertaining to history, culture, geography, economic scene, general policy & scientific research.
• Quantitative Aptitude: Number systems, computation of whole numbers, decimals and fractions, relationship between numbers, fundamental arithmetical operations, percentages, ratio and proportion, averages, interest, profit and loss, discount, use of tables and graphs, mensuration, time and distance, ratio and time, time and work, etc.
• English Comprehension: Basic comprehension and writing ability.

Tier-II (Mains Exam):

• Paper-I (Quantitative Abilities): Number systems, decimals and fractions, relationship between numbers, percentages, ratio and proportion, square roots, averages, interest, profit and loss, discount, partnership business, mixture and alligation, time and distance, time and work, basic algebraic identities of school algebra, elementary surds, graphs of linear equations, triangle and its various kinds of centers, congruence and similarity of triangles, circle and its chords, tangents, angles subtended by chords of a circle, common tangents to two or more circles, triangle, quadrilaterals, regular polygons, circle, right prism, right circular cone, right circular cylinder, sphere, hemispheres, rectangular parallelepiped, regular right pyramid with triangular or square base, trigonometric ratio, degree and radian measures, standard identities, complementary angles, heights and distances, histogram, frequency polygon, bar diagram and pie chart.
• Paper-II (English Language and Comprehension): Spot the error, fill in the blanks, synonyms, antonyms, spelling/detecting misspelled words, idioms & phrases, one word substitution, improvement of sentences, active/passive voice of verbs, conversion into direct/indirect narration, shuffling of sentence parts, shuffling of sentences in a passage, cloze passage, comprehension passage.
• Paper-III (Statistics, if applicable): Collection, classification, and presentation of statistical data, measures of central tendency, measures of dispersion, moments, skewness and kurtosis, correlation and regression, probability theory, random variable and probability distributions, sampling theory, statistical inference, analysis of variance, time series analysis, index numbers.
• Paper-IV (General Studies - Finance and Economics, if applicable): Fundamental principles and basic concept of Accounting, financial accounting, basic concepts of economics and introduction to microeconomics, theory of demand and supply, theory of production and cost, forms of market and price determination, Indian economy, economic reforms, money and banking, etc.
   

SSC CGL Exam Pattern

Tier-I (Preliminary Exam Pattern):

Section	No. of Questions	Maximum Marks	Duration
General Intelligence and Reasoning	25	50	60 minutes
General Awareness	25	50	60 minutes
Quantitative Aptitude	25	50	60 minutes
English Comprehension	25	50	60 minutes

Tier-II (Mains Exam Pattern):

Paper	Subject	No. of Questions	Maximum Marks	Duration
Paper-I	Quantitative Abilities	100	200	2 hours
Paper-II	English Language and Comprehension	200	200	2 hours
Paper-III (if applicable)	Statistics	100	200	2 hours
Paper-IV (if applicable)	General Studies (Finance and Economics)	100	200	2 hours

SSC CGL Last 3 Years Cut-Offs

Tier-I (Preliminary Exam Cut-Offs):

Year	UR	OBC	SC	ST
2023	150	140	130	120
2022	152	142	132	122
2021	155	145	135	125

Tier-II (Mains Exam Cut-Offs):

Year	UR	OBC	SC	ST
2023	450	420	390	360
2022	460	430	400	370
2021	470	440	410	380

SSC CGL Eligibility Criteria

• Nationality: Indian
• Age Limit: 18-32 years (age relaxation as per government norms)
• Educational Qualification: Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university.

SSC CGL Salary and Job Profile

• Salary: The initial in-hand salary for SSC CGL posts varies from Rs. 25,000 to Rs. 45,000 depending on the post and location.
• Job Profile: Depending on the post, job roles may include clerical work, data entry, tax assistant, auditor, inspector, sub-inspector, assistant, and other administrative roles.

SSC CGL Important Dates (2024)

Event	Date
Online Registration Starts	June 2024
Online Registration Ends	July 2024
Tier-I Exam	September 2024
Tier-II Exam	October 2024
Tier-III Exam	November 2024
Tier-III Exam Result	December 2024
Skill Test/Document Verification	January 2025
Final Result	February 2025

 

How to Crack SSC CGL Exam

• Understand the Exam Pattern: Familiarize yourself with the exam pattern and syllabus.
• Study Plan: Create a realistic study plan and stick to it.
• Practice: Regular practice of mock tests and previous year papers.
• Time Management: Develop good time management skills.
• Stay Updated: Keep abreast of current affairs and general knowledge.

SSC CGL Study Plan

• Daily Study: Allocate 4-5 hours daily for study.
• Weekly Revision: Revise each topic weekly.
• Mock Tests: Take at least one mock test every week.
• Focus Areas: Identify and focus on weak areas.
• Regular Breaks: Take regular breaks to avoid burnout.

SSC CGL Application Process

• Online Registration: Visit the official SSC website.
• Fill the Form: Complete the registration form with required details.
• Upload Documents: Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and other required documents.
• Payment: Pay the application fee online.
• Submit: Submit the form and take a printout for future reference.

Importance of Mock Tests

• Assessment: Helps in assessing your preparation level.
• Time Management: Improves time management skills.
• Confidence: Builds confidence and reduces exam anxiety.
• Real Exam Feel: Provides a real exam-like experience.