What posts come under SSC CGL 2027?

SSC CGL offers Group B and Group C posts including Income Tax Inspector, Assistant Section Officer, Sub-Inspector CBI, Assistant Audit Officer, Tax Assistant, and Statistical Investigator.

What is SSC CGL Tier 1 pattern?

SSC CGL Tier 1 has 100 questions across 4 sections — General Intelligence (25Q), General Awareness (25Q), Quantitative Aptitude (25Q), English Comprehension (25Q). Each correct answer fetches 2 marks with 0.5 negative marking.

What is SSC CGL 2027 salary?

SSC CGL salary ranges from ₹25,500 to ₹1,42,400 depending on the post and pay level. Income Tax Inspector gets ₹44,900-₹1,42,400 while Tax Assistant gets ₹25,500-₹81,100 per month.

How many vacancies are expected in SSC CGL 2027?

SSC CGL 2027 is expected to announce 10,000-14,000 vacancies. Previous year (2023) had 17,727 vacancies.

What is the age limit for SSC CGL 2027?

Age limit for most SSC CGL posts is 18-32 years. SC/ST candidates get 5 years relaxation; OBC gets 3 years. Posts like Assistant Audit Officer have different limits.

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SSC CGL Preparation Guide

SSC (Staff Selection Commission)

Your Complete Preparation Guide for SSC CGL 2027 — strategy, study plan, tips & more.

DifficultyHard

Total Marks200

Duration60 min

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Exam Overview

Mode

Online (CBT)

Frequency

Once a year

Next Exam Date

March 2027

EEligibility Criteria

Graduate degree, age 18-32 years

ANumber of Attempts

No limit till age

Study Plan by Subject

General Awareness

Week 1-4: Foundation

Core concepts & basics

Week 5-8: Deep Practice

Advanced problems & revision

Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision

Full-length tests & weak-area focus

Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list

General Intelligence & Reasoning

Week 1-4: Foundation

Core concepts & basics

Week 5-8: Deep Practice

Advanced problems & revision

Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision

Full-length tests & weak-area focus

Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list

English Comprehension

Week 1-4: Foundation

Core concepts & basics

Week 5-8: Deep Practice

Advanced problems & revision

Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision

Full-length tests & weak-area focus

Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list

Quantitative Aptitude

Week 1-4: Foundation

Core concepts & basics

Week 5-8: Deep Practice

Advanced problems & revision

Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision

Full-length tests & weak-area focus

Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list

Expert Preparation Tips

Master time management in Tier 1 — practice 100 questions in 50 minutes daily

Focus on GA including current affairs from last 6 months and static GK

For Quant, practice simplification, percentage, average, ratio, and SI/CI daily

Build English reading habit — RC passages and error spotting are high-weightage areas

Exam Pattern at a Glance

Section	Questions	Marks	Duration (est.)
General Awareness	25	50	15 min
General Intelligence & Reasoning	25	50	15 min
English Comprehension	25	50	15 min
Quantitative Aptitude	25	50	15 min
Total	100	200	60 min

Important Dates

Registration Opens

November 2026

Next Exam Date

March 2027

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