SSC CGL eligibility
SSC Combined Graduate Level Examination · एसएससी संयुक्त स्नातक स्तरीय परीक्षा
To apply for SSC CGL you need: Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognised university. Junior Statistical Officer requires 60% in Mathematics at Class 12 or Statistics as a subject at graduation; Statistical Investigator Grade II requires Statistics as a subject at graduation. The age limit is 18–32 years, calculated as on 1 August of the exam year.
Educational qualification
Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognised university. Junior Statistical Officer requires 60% in Mathematics at Class 12 or Statistics as a subject at graduation; Statistical Investigator Grade II requires Statistics as a subject at graduation.
Age limit and relaxation
| Category | Upper age relaxation |
|---|---|
| General / Unreserved | 18–32 years |
| OBC (non-creamy layer) | +3 years |
| SC / ST | +5 years |
| PwBD (Unreserved) | +10 years |
| PwBD (OBC) | +13 years |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | +15 years |
| Ex-servicemen | +3 years |
Post-wise age limits can differ. The official notification for each cycle is final.
Other conditions
- Nationality: Citizen of India, or a subject of Nepal or Bhutan, or other categories as specified in the notification.
- The upper age limit is post-specific: 27, 30 or 32 years depending on the post.
- Ex-servicemen relaxation is 3 years after deducting military service rendered.
Application fee
| Category | Application fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS (male) | ₹100 |
| Women, SC, ST, PwBD and Ex-servicemen | Exempted (no fee) |