SSC CGL: Important Dates for SSC CGL 2023 Check Now

Are you looking for a government job in India? The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the notification for the Combined Graduate Level Examination (CGL) 2023. This examination is held for various Group ‘B’ and Group ‘C’ posts in different Ministries/Departments/Organizations of the Government of India and various Constitutional Bodies/Statutory Bodies/Tribunals, etc. In this article, we will cover all the important details about SSC CGL 2023.

Vacancies in SSC CGL 2023

According to the SSC CGL 2023 notification, there are approximately 7,500 vacancies. However, firm vacancies will be determined in due course. Aspirants must keep checking the official website for updates on vacancies.

Important Dates for SSC CGL 2023

Table of Important Dates for SSC CGL 2023:

Event	Date
Dates for submission of online applications	03-04-2023 to 03-05-2023
Last date and time for receipt of online applications	03-05-2023 (23:00)
Last date and time for making online fee payment	04-05-2023 (23:00)
Last date and time for generation of offline Challan	04-05-2023 (23:00)
Last date for payment through Challan	05-05-2023
Dates of ‘Window for Application Form Correction’ including online payment.	07-05-2023 to 08-05-2023 (23:00)
Tentative Schedule of Tier-I (Computer Based Examination)	Jul, 2023
Tentative Schedule of Tier-II (Computer Based Examination)	To be notified later

Aspirants who are preparing for the SSC CGL 2023 examination must take note of these important dates

Exam Scheme for SSC CGL 2023

SSC CGL 2023 will be conducted in four tiers, and the Computer Based Examination will be conducted in two tiers. Tier 1 is a qualifying exam with a total of 100 questions for 200 marks. The time duration for Tier 1 is 60 minutes. Each correct answer will get 2 marks, and each wrong answer will result in a penalty of 0.5 marks.

Tier 2 will be conducted in four sections. Section 1 and Section 2 will have 30 questions each, with a maximum score of 180 marks. Section 3 and Section 4 will have 25 and 45 questions, respectively, with a maximum score of  210 marks, respectively. The total time duration for Tier 2 is 2 hours and 15 minutes. Each correct answer in Tier 2 will get 3 marks, and each wrong answer will result in a penalty of 0.5 marks.

After Tier 2, there will be a Data Entry Speed Test (DEST) module exam where candidates have to type 2000 keystrokes in 15 minutes. This test is also qualifying in nature. The final merit list will be based on the scores of Tier 1, Tier 2, and DEST (if applicable).

The Scheme of Tier-II Examination is as follows:

Section-I:

Module-I: Mathematical Abilities 30 Questions

Module-II: Reasoning and General Intelligence 30 Questions

Section-II:

Module-I: English Language and Comprehension 45 Questions

Module-II: General Awareness 25 questions

Section-III:

Module-I: Computer Knowledge Module 20 Questions

It is mandatory for the candidates to qualify all the sections of the Paper in the Tier-II exam. It will be mandatory for all the posts to qualify the Data Entry Speed Test (DEST), which will be qualifying in nature. However, candidates who wish to secure a post in the DEST category must maintain their accuracy in the test.

SSC CGL 2023 Exam Dates

Here are the tentative exam dates for SSC CGL 2023:

• Tier 1 (Computer Based Examination): July 2023
• Tier 2 (Computer Based Examination): To be notified later
• DEST: To be notified later

SSC CGL 2023 FAQs

1. What is SSC CGL 2023?

   SSC CGL 2023 is the Combined Graduate Level Examination conducted by the Staff Selection Commission to fill various Group 'B' and Group 'C' posts in different Ministries/Departments/Organizations of the Government of India and various Constitutional Bodies/Statutory Bodies/Tribunals.

2. What are the dates for submission of online applications for SSC CGL 2023?

   The dates for submission of online applications for SSC CGL 2023 are 03-04-2023 to 03-05-2023.

3. What is the age limit for SSC CGL 2023?

   The age limit for SSC CGL 2023 is as on 01-08-2023.

4. What is the scheme of the examination for SSC CGL 2023?

   The Computer Based Examination for SSC CGL 2023 will be conducted in two tiers. Tier-I is qualifying in nature, and Tier-II will consist of three sections: Section-I (Mathematical Abilities and Reasoning & General Intelligence), Section-II (English Language and Comprehension, and General Awareness), and Section-III (Computer Knowledge Module). There will also be a Data Entry Speed Test (DEST) Module, which will be qualifying in nature.

5. What are the tentative vacancies for SSC CGL 2023?

   There are approximately 7,500 vacancies for SSC CGL 2023. However, the firm vacancies will be determined in due course.