SSC CGL Exam Schemes 2022
The Examination will be conducted in four tiers as indicated below:
- Tier-I: Computer Based Examination
- Tier-II: Computer Based Examination
- Tier-III: Pen and Paper Mode (Descriptive paper)
- Tier-IV: Computer Proficiency Test/ Data Entry Skill Test (wherever applicable).
Scheme of Tier-I and Tier-II Examinations:
| Tier | Subject | Number of Questions | Maximum Marks | Time allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | A. General Intelligence and Reasoning | 25 | 50 |
1 hour (1 hour and 20 minutes for the candidates eligible for scribe as per Para-7.1 and 7.2) |
| B. General Awareness | 25 | 50 | ||
| C. Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 50 | ||
| D. English Comprehension | 25 | 50 | ||
| II | Paper-I: Quantitative Abilities | 100 | 200 |
2 hours (for each Paper) (2 hours and 40 minutes for the candidates eligible for scribe as per Para-7.1 and 7.2) |
| Paper-II: English Language and Comprehension | 200 | 200 | ||
| Paper-III: Statistics | 100 | 200 | ||
| Paper-IV: General Studies (Finance and Economics) | 100 | 200 |
Tier-I and Tier-II will consist of Objective Type, Multiple choice questions. The questions will be set both in English & Hindi except for English Comprehension in Tier-I and Paper-II in Tier-II.
Scheme of Tier-III Examination:
| Tier | Mode of Examination | Scheme of Examination | Maximum Marks | Time allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| III | Pen and Paper mode |
Descriptive Paper in English or Hindi (Writing of Essay/ Precis/ Letter/ Application etc.) |
100 |
1 hour (1 hour and 20 minutes for the candidates who are eligible for scribe as per Para-7.1 and 7.2) |
The Paper in Tier-III will have to be written either in Hindi or in English. Part paper written in Hindi and part in English will be awarded zero marks
Tier-IV (Skill Test):
In the Tier-IV, Computer Proficiency Test (CPT) and Data Entry Speed Test (DEST) will be conducted.
