The eligibility criteria for the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Examination are detailed as follows:
1. Nationality/ Citizenship
A candidate must be:
- A citizen of India, or
- A subject of Nepal, or
- A subject of Bhutan, or
- A person of Indian origin who has migrated from specified countries with the intention of permanently settling in India. Such candidates must possess a certificate of eligibility issued by the Government of India.
2. Age Limit
Candidates applying for SSC CGL Examination (Tier-I) should fall within the following age limits, depending on the category of posts:
- 18-27 years: Auditor, Accountant, Junior Accountant, Postal Assistant, Sorting Assistant, Senior Secretariat Assistant, Upper Division Clerk, Senior Administrative Assistant, Tax Assistant, Sub Inspector
- 18-30 years: Assistant, Assistant Section Officer, Inspector of Income Tax, Inspector, Assistant Enforcement Officer, Executive Assistant, Research Assistant, Divisional Accountant, Sub Inspector, Junior Intelligence Officer
- 18-32 years: Junior Statistical Officer
- 20-30 years: Assistant Section Officer, Sub Inspector
Age Relaxation:
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC: 3 years
- PwBD (Unreserved): 10 years
- PwBD (OBC): 13 years
- PwBD (SC/ST): 15 years
- Ex-Servicemen (ESM): 3 years
- Defence Personnel disabled in operations: 3 years (8 years for SC/ST)
- Central Govt. Civilian Employees (General/SC/ST): Up to 40/45 years
- Widows/Divorced Women: Up to 35/40 years
3. Educational Qualifications
- Junior Statistical Officer: Bachelor’s Degree with at least 60% in Mathematics at 12th standard level, or Bachelor’s Degree with Statistics as a subject.
- Statistical Investigator Grade-II: Bachelor’s Degree with Statistics as a subject.
- Research Assistant (NHRC): Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University or Institute.
- All Other Posts: Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University or equivalent.
4. Physical Standards for Specific Posts
Physical standards vary for posts like Inspector (Central Excise/Examiner/Preventive Officer), Sub-Inspector (CBI, NIA, Narcotics Control Bureau). Candidates must meet these requirements including height, chest, and vision standards, which are conducted by respective departments.
Example:
- Inspector (Central Excise/Examiner/Preventive Officer):
- Male Candidates: Height 157.5 cm, Chest 81 cm (with 5 cm expansion)
- Female Candidates: Height 152 cm, Weight 48 kg
- Physical tests include walking and cycling standards.
Important Notes
- Candidates must ensure they meet the specified eligibility criteria for the chosen category of posts.
- Physical measurements (including vision tests) are conducted by respective departments, and only candidates meeting these standards will be eligible.
- Requests for allotment to other posts/categories will not be entertained if candidates fail to meet physical requirements.
Ensure thorough understanding of these criteria before applying for SSC CGL Examination to avoid disqualification.
