Combined Graduate Level Examination
| Conducted by | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
|---|---|
| Exam type | Recruitment examination (computer-based, multi-tier) |
| Field | Central Government |
| Who can apply | A bachelor's degree from a recognised university or institute for most posts. A few posts need extra subjects, for example Statistics or Mathematics for statistical posts. Check each post in the current notice. |
| Age / class | Age limit depends on the post, commonly 18-27, 18-30, 20-30 or 18-32 years, with relaxations for reserved and other categories. Check the current official notification. |
| How often | Listed in the Commission's yearly tentative examination calendar (for example the 2026-27 calendar). Check the current calendar and notice. |
| Stages | Tier-I and Tier-II computer-based papers; Tier-II includes a computer knowledge test and a data entry skill test for some posts; then document verification. |
| What it leads to | Group B and Group C posts in central ministries and departments, such as Assistant Section Officer, Inspector (Income Tax, Central Excise), Assistant Audit Officer, Auditor and Accountant. |
| Recognition | Government |
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