Latest News: SSC CGL 2016 Change in Exam pattern|SSC CGL 2016 will be conducted Online from 27th August
STAFF SELECTION COMMISSION has decided to conduct SSC CGL Exam 2016 in Computer based examination mode (online) in place of OMR based examination mode.
The Commission has also decided to reduce the Number of Questions from 200 to 100 in Tier-I of the Examination which would continue to carry 200 marks. The duration of the Tier-I examination would be for a period of 75 minutes.
SSC CGL Tier-I Exam is scheduled to be held from 27th August, 2016.
Accordingly, the revised scheme of examination is detailed below:-
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Tier |
Mode of examination |
Scheme of Examination |
Marks |
Time |
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I |
Computer based |
A. General Intelligence & Reasoning 25 Questions |
50 Marks |
75 Minutes (Total) For VH and candidates suffering from Cerebral Palsy: 100 Minutes |
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B. General Awareness 25 Questions |
50 Marks |
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C.Quantitative Aptitude 25 Questions |
50 Marks |
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D. English Comprehension 25 Questions |
50 Marks |
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Total |
100 Questions |
Total -200 Marks * |
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II |
Computer based |
Same as published in the Notice of Examination |
Same as published in the notice of the Examination |
Same as published in the notice of the Examination |
* There will be negative marking of 0.50 for each wrong answer in Tier-I. In respect of TierII, the negative marking system will remain unchanged.
In addition to above, the Commission has also decided to introduce a Descriptive Paper of English/Hindi as Tier-III. The Question Paper will be bilingual. The candidates will have the option to choose any one medium. The details may be read as under:-
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Tier |
Mode of Examination |
Scheme of Examination |
Marks |
Time |
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III |
Pen and Paper mode |
Descriptive Paper in English/Hindi (writing of Essay/Precis/Letter /Application Writing etc. |
Total marks 100 |
60 minutes For VH and candidates suffering from Cerebral Palsy: 80 Minutes |
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IV |
Data Entry Skill Test (DEST) / Computer Proficiency Test (CPT) (wherever applicable) |
Same as published in the Notice of Examination |
Qualifying |
Same as published in the Notice of Examination |
The final merit will be prepared on overall performance in Tier-I, Tier-II and Tier-III. However, the candidate will need to qualify all the tiers i.e. Tier-I, Tier-II and Tier-III separately. There will be no sectional cut-off.
Document Verification will also be conducted as per the provisions of the notice of examination.
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