SSC CGL Exam 2016 In New Pattern Sample Papers
SSC CGL Exam Pattern 2016: Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has announced the SSC CGL 2016 Changes in Exam Pattern and the new Revised Syllabus of Combined Graduate Level (CGL) exam. Applicants may also get SSC CGL Sample Papers, Details through this page. To know complete information must read below:
SSC CGL Exam is one of the most coveted examinations for graduates to secure a job in various Central Civil posts. In 2013 about 12 lakh candidates took the CGL. This number rose to 14 lakh in 2014 and stands at a whopping 17 lakh in 2015.
As per the changed pattern, the CGLE will now be conducted in three tiers instead of two.
In phase I, there will be 100 questions as against 200 earlier. The aspirants will get 1.15 hours instead of two. There will be no change in tier II and two papers of 200 marks each would continue. Those who qualify in both tier I and II, will have to take tier III exam of 100 marks which will be descriptive in nature, the officials said.
They said the descriptive portion will help in checking candidates’ comprehension and analytical skills.
The Changes Include:
SSC CGL Sample Papers Download
This year the SSC CGL exam is scheduled to held on May 8 and 22. While many have anticipated a change in the pattern and mode of conduct of the examination, however, the exam still remains a paper-based test.
SSC CGL 2016 Changes in Age Limit –
There were confusions over SSC CGL 2016 eligibility conditions as the age limit specified by the commission left many candidates ineligible to apply online.The recruitment for Grade B & C cadres jobs in central government departments & offices is mainly through SSC CGL Exams. So many people who were preparing to appear for the test were disappointed over the SSC CGL age limit reckoning date taken as August 1, 2016.
SSC CGL Age Extension –
Code No. | Category | Age Relaxation permissible beyond the Upper age limit. |
01 | SC/ST | 5 years |
02 | OBC | 3 years |
03 | PH | 10 years |
04 | PH + OBC | 13 years |
05 | PH + SC/ST | 15 years |
06 | (For Group “B” & “C” posts)
Ex-Servicemen( Unreserved/General ) |
03 years after deduction of the military service rendered from the actual age as on the Closing date for receipt of application |
07 | Ex-Servicemen (OBC) | 06 years(3 years + 3 years) after deduction of the military service rendered from the actual age as on the Closing date for receipt of application |
08 | Ex-Servicemen (SC & ST) | 08years(3 years + 5 years)
after deduction of the military service rendered from the actual age as on the Closing date for receipt of application |
12 | For Group “B” posts
Central Govt. Civilian Employees(General/Unreserved) who have rendered not less than 3 years regular and continuous service as on closing date for receipt of application |
5 years |
13 | Central Govt. Civilian Employees(OBC)) who have rendered not less than 3 years regular and continuous service as on closing date for receipt of application | 8 (5 +3) years |
14 | Central Govt. Civilian Employees(SC/ST) who have rendered not less than 3 years regular and continuous service as on closing date for receipt of application | 10(5+5) years |
15 | For Group “C” posts
Central Govt. Civilian Employees(General/Unreserved) who have rendered not less than 3 years regular and continuous service as on closing date for receipt of application |
Upto 40 years of age |
17 | Central Govt. Civilian Employees(OBC)) who have rendered not less than 3 years regular and continuous service as on closing date for receipt of application | Upto 43 years of age |
19 | Central Govt. Civilian Employees(SC/ST) who have rendered not less than 3 years regular and continuous service as on closing date for receipt of application | Upto 45 years of age |
21 | Candidates who had ordinarily been domiciled in the State of Jammu & Kashmir(Unreserved/General) | 5 years |
22 | Candidates who had ordinarily been domiciled in the State of Jammu & Kashmir(OBC) | 8 years |
23 | Candidates who had ordinarily been domiciled in the State of Jammu & Kashmir( SC/ST) | 10 years |
24 | For Group “C” posts only. Widows/Divorced Women/Women judicially separated and who are not remarried(Unreserved/General) | Upto 35 years of age |
25 | Widows/Divorced Women/Women judicially separated and who are not remarried(OBC) | Upto 38 years of age |
26 | Widows/Divorced Women/Women judicially separated and who are not remarried(SC/ST) | Upto 40 years of age |
27. | Defence Personnel disabled in operation during hostilities with any foreign country or in a disturbed area and released as a consequence thereof.( Unreserved/General) | 5 years |
28. | Defence Personnel disabled in operation during hostilities with any foreign country or in a disturbed area and released as a consequence thereof.( OBC) | 8(5+3) years |
29. | Defence Personnel disabled in operation during hostilities with any foreign country or in a disturbed area and released as a consequence thereof( SC/ST) | 10(5+5)years |
Expected Changes in Exam Pattern of SSC CGL 2016
- SSC CGL Tier 1 will become qualifying in nature. There is currently a set weightage for both Tier I and Tier II Papers. But there is a possibility that Tier I marks might be non-applicable while making the final merit list.
- SSC CGL Tier II will be conducted online. This might be another big move towards moving the examination completely online. All papers conducted in SSC CGL Tier II might follow CBT format soon.
- All the applicants who applied for Assistant Auditor post have to clear the Paper IV – General Studies, which includes Finance & Accounts (80 Marks) & Economics and Governance (120 marks).
- SSC CGL Tier I Date of Examination might change. Currently, the exam is scheduled for 8 and 22 May 2016 but in light of these new changes, the exam may be moved to a new date.
Scheme of SSC CGL Exam 2016:
The selection process for CGL 2016 will begin on August 27. This process will now have four tiers:
- Tier – I (preliminary exam)
- Tier – II (main exam)
- Tier – III (descriptive exam)
- Tier – IV (DEST / CPT, wherever applicable)
Tier – I (preliminary exam)
- The exam has become computer based.
- There will be a time duration of 75 minutes in which 100 questions will have to be attempted.
- These questions will be divided into four sections: quantitative aptitude, general intelligence and reasoning, English language and general knowledge.
- There will be 25 questions of two marks each in all the four sections mentioned above.
- The time duration is aggregate – section-wise time limits are not applicable.
- Incorrect answers will be penalised. About 0.50 marks will be deducted for each incorrect answer.
Tier – II (main exam)
- It will also be a computer-based exam.
- Paper – I (quantitative aptitude) will be of 200 marks. There will be 100 questions of two marks each. Two hours will be allotted for Paper – I.
- In Paper – I, there will be a negative marking of 0.50 marks for every wrong answer.
- Paper – II (English language) will be of 200 marks. There will be 200 questions of one mark each. Two hours will be allotted for Paper – II as well.
- In Paper – II, there will be a negative marking of 0.25 marks for every incorrect answer.
- Paper – III (statistics) and Paper – IV (General Studies – finance and economics) applicable to statistical investigator grade – II and group “B” gazetted officer and assistant audit officer positions respectively will be conducted as per the original scheme.
Tier – III (descriptive exam)
- It will be a one hour paper conducted in pen and paper mode.
- The paper will include writing tasks such as essay, letter, précis and application.
- This 100 mark paper will be bilingual; the candidate can choose to attempt it in either English or Hindi.
Tier – IV (DEST / CPT)
- Data Entry Skill Test (DEST) is applicable to Tax Assistant positions in Excise and Income Tax departments. It will only be of qualifying nature.
- Computer Proficiency Test (CPT) is applicable to Assistant Section Officer position in Central Secretariat Services. It will only be of qualifying nature.
Final selection
- The final merit list will be prepared taking into account the aggregate marks scored by a candidate in Tier – I, Tier – II and Tier – III.
- The candidate has to qualify each of the three tiers separately.
- There are no sectional cut offs in Tier – I or Tier – II exam.
- Tier – IV is only qualifying in nature. Marks scored in Tier – IV will not be considered while preparing the merit list.
Disclaimer: We do not take any guarantee that the SSC CGL 2016 Exam Pattern will surely change as stated above. But we only want to keep you updated and notified about all the latest news regarding SSC Exams. This change might or might not occur in the coming SSC Exams.