SSC CGL New Pattern -

SSC CGL : Important Information

F. No. HQ-PPI03/11/2022-PP_1:

Staff Selection Commission holds Combined Graduate Level Examination, for filling up of various Group ‘B’ and Group ‘C’ posts in different Ministries/ Departments/ Organizations of Government of India and various Constitutional Bodies/ Statutory Bodies/ Tribunals, etc. The details of the examination are as follows:

Details of the Posts: Followings are the likely posts that will be filled up through this Examination:

2.1 Pay Level-8 (₹ 47600 to 151100):
SNo	Name of Post	Ministry/ Department/ Office/ Cadre	Classification of Posts	Age Limit
1	Assistant Audit Officer	Indian Audit & Accounts Department under C&AG	Group “B”Gazetted (Non Ministerial)	Not exceeding 30 years.
2	Assistant Accounts Officer	Indian Audit & Accounts Department under C&AG	Group “B”Gazetted (Non Ministerial)	Not exceeding 30 years.
2.2 Pay Level-7 (₹ 44900 to 142400):
3	Assistant Section Officer	Central Secretariat Service	Group “B”	20-30 years
4	Assistant Section Officer	Intelligence Bureau	Group “B”	Not exceeding 30 years.
5	Assistant Section Officer	Ministry of Railway	Group “B”	20-30 years
6	Assistant Section Officer	Ministry of External Affairs	Group “B”	20-30 years
7	Assistant Section Officer	AFHQ	Group “B”	20-30 years
8	Assistant Section Officer	Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology	Group “B”	Not exceeding 30 years.
9	Assistant / Assistant Section Officer	Other Ministries/ Departments/ Organizations	Group “B”	Not exceeding 30 years.
10	Inspector of Income Tax	CBDT	Group “C”	Not exceeding 30 years
11	Inspector, (Central Excise)	CBIC	Group “B”	Not exceeding 30 years
12	Inspector (Preventive Officer)
13	Inspector (Examiner)
14	Assistant Enforcement Officer	Directorate of Enforcement, Department of Revenue	Group “B”	Up to 30 years
15	Sub Inspector	Central Bureau of Investigation	Group “B”	20-30 years
16	Inspector Posts	Department of Post, Ministry of Communication	Group “B”	Not exceeding 30 years
17	Inspector	Central Bureau of Narcotics, Ministry of Finance	Group “B”	Not exceeding 30 years
2.3 Pay Level-6 (₹ 35400 to 112400):
18	Assistant	Other Ministries/ Departments/ Organizations	Group “B”	Not exceeding 30 years
19	Divisional Accountant	Offices under C&AG	Group “B”	Not exceeding 30 years
20	Sub Inspector	National Investigation Agency (NIA)	Group “B”	Up to 30 years
21	Sub-Inspector/ Junior Intelligence Officer	Narcotics Control Bureau (MHA)	Group “B”	Not exceeding 30 years
22	Junior Statistical Officer	Ministry of Statistics &Programme Implementation.	Group “B”	Up to 32 years
2.4 Pay Level-5 (₹ 29200 to 92300):
23	Auditor	Offices under C&AG	Group “C”	18-27 years
24	Auditor	Offices under CGDA	Group “C”	18-27 years
25	Auditor	Other Ministry/Departments	Group “C”	18-27 years
26	Accountant	Offices under C&AG	Group “C”	18-27 years
27	Accountant	Controller General of Accounts	Group “C”	18-27 years
28	Accountant/ Junior Accountant	Other Ministry/ Departments	Group “C”	18-27 years
2.5 Pay Level-4 (₹ 25500 to 81100):
29	Postal Assistant/ Sorting Assistant	Department of Post, Ministry of Communication	Group “C”	18-27 years
30	Senior Secretariat Assistant/ Upper Division Clerks	Central Govt. Offices/ Ministries other than CSCS cadres.	Group “C”	18-27 years
31	Senior Administrative Assistant	Military Engineering Services, Ministry of Defence	Group “C”	18-27 years
32	Tax Assistant	CBDT	Group “C”	18-27 years
33	Tax Assistant	CBIC	Group “C”	18-27 years
34	Sub-Inspector	Central Bureau of Narcotics, Ministry ofFinance	Group “C”	18-27 years
35	Upper Division Clerks	Dte. Gen Border Road Organisation (MoD) (Post is only for male Candidates with higher physical and medical standards given atAnnexure-XVIII)	Group “C”	18-27 years

Note-I: The Commission makes final allotment of posts on the basis of merit-cum- preferences of Posts given by the candidates and once a post is allotted, no change of posts will be made by the Commission due to non-fulfillment of any post specific requirements of physical/ medical/ educational standards, etc. In other words, for example if a candidate has given higher preference for a post and is selected for that post; in that case, if he (hereinafter may be read as ‘he/ she’) fails to meet the medical/ physical/ educational standards, his (hereinafter may be read as ‘his/ her’) candidature will be rejected and he will not be considered for other preferences.

Note-II: While giving preference of posts as and when required by the Commission, the candidates may note that there are a few posts like Inspector (Central Excise/ Examiner/ Preventive Officer), Inspector and Sub-Inspector in CBN (Ministry of Finance), Sub- Inspector/ Junior Intelligence Officer in NCB (MHA), Sub-Inspector in CBI and NIA, UDC in BRO etc. which have specific requirement of Physical Standards, Physical Tests and Medical Standards (Details given at Annexure-XVII&Annexure-XVIII). Candidates must ensure that they fulfill all the requirements of the Posts before giving their preferences/ options for such posts. Measurement of Physical Standards and Physical and Medical Tests will be conducted by the User Department concerned after final selection and nomination of candidates to the User Departments.

5 Age limit (As on 01-01-2022):

Requirement of age for various posts is as follows:

S No	Age Limit	Remarks
(i)	For the posts for which age limit is 18-27 years	Candidate must have been born not earlier than 02-01-1995 and notlater than 01-01-2004.
(ii)	For the posts for which age limit is 20-30 years	Candidate must have been born not earlier than 02-01-1992 and notlater than 01-01-2002.
(iii)	For the posts for which age limit is 18-30 years	Candidate must have been born not earlier than 02-01-1992 and notlater than 01-01-2004.
(iv)	For the post for which age limit is 18-32 years	Candidate must have been born not earlier than 02-01-1990 and not later than 01-01-2004.

Permissible relaxation in upper age limit and category-codes for claiming age relaxation are as per govt. norms :
Essential Educational Qualifications (As on 08-10-2022):
1. Assistant Audit Officer/Assistant Accounts Officer:
  1. Essential Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University or Institute.
  2. Desirable Qualifications: Chartered Accountant or Cost & Management Accountant or Company Secretary or Masters in Commerce or Masters in Business Studies or Masters in Business Administration (Finance) or Masters in Business Economics.
  3. During the period of probation direct recruits shall have to qualify the “Subordinate Audit/ Accounts Service Examination” in respective branches for confirmation and regular appointment as Assistant Audit Officer/Assistant Accounts Officer.
2. Junior Statistical Officer:
  1. Bachelor’s Degree in any subject from a recognized University or Institute with at least 60% Marks in Mathematics at 12^th standard level;

Bachelor’s Degree in any subject with Statistics as one of the subjects at degree level.

All other Posts:
1. Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University or equivalent.
The candidates who have appeared in their final year of their graduation can also apply, however they must possess Essential qualification on or before the cut-off date i.e.08-10-2022.

Shams of Examinations :

The computer based examination will be conducted in two tiers as indicated below :

Tier-I
Tier-II

Scheme of Tier-I Examination:

Tier	Subject	Number of Questions	Maximum Marks	Time allowed
I	A. General Intelligence and Reasoning	25	50
				1 hour
	B. General Awareness	25	50
				(1 hour and 20 minutes
				for the candidateseligible for scribe as per
	C. Quantitative Aptitude	25	50
				Para-7.1 and 7.2)
	D. English Comprehension	25	50

Tier-I will consist of Objective Type, Multiple choice questions. The questions will be set both in English & Hindi except for English Comprehension.
There will be negative marking of 0.50 for each wrong answer.

Scheme of Tier-II Examination:

Tier	Paper	Session	Subject	Number of Questions	Maximum Marks	Time allowed
II	Paper-I:	Session-I (2 hoursand 15 minutes)	Section-I: Module-I: Mathematical AbilitiesModule-II: Reasoning and General Intelligence.	30 30 Total = 60	60*3 = 180	1 hour(for each section) (1 hours and 20 minutes for the candidates eligible for scribe as per Para-7.1 and 7.2)
			Section-II: Module-I: English Language and ComprehensionModule-II: General Awareness	45 25 Total = 70	70*3 = 210
			Section-III: Module-I: Computer Knowledge Module	20	20*3 = 60	15 Minutes(for each module) (20 minutes for the candidates eligible for scribe as per Para-7.1 and 7.2)
		Session-II (15minutes)	Section-III: Module-II: Data Entry Speed Test Module	One Data Entry Task	–
	Paper-II		Statistics	100	100*2 = 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-III		General Studies (Finance and Economics)	100	100*2 = 200

Tier-II will include conducting of Paper-I, Paper-II and Paper-III in separate shift(s)/ day(s).
Paper-I is compulsory for all the posts.
Paper-II will be for only those candidates who apply for the posts of Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) in the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation and who are shortlisted in Tier-I for these Posts.
Paper-III will be for only those candidates who are shortlisted in Tier-I for Paper-III i.e. for the posts of Assistant Audit Officer/ Assistant Accounts Officer.
Paper-I will include following three sections having two modules each:
Note : Merit list will be prepared on the basis of overall performance of candidates in Tier-II Examination only.

Section-I :
1. Module-I:Mathematical Abilities
2. Module-II: Reasoning and General Intelligence.
Section-II :
1. Module-I: English Language and Comprehension
2. Module-II: General Awareness
Section-III :
1. Module-I: Computer Knowledge Test
2. Module-II: Data Entry Speed Test

Paper-I will be conducted in two sessions – Session –I & Session-II, on same day. Session-I will include conducting of Section-I, Section-II and Module-I of Section-III. Session-II will include conducting of Module-II of Section-III. Therefore, duration of Session-I will be 2 hours and 15 minutes and duration of Session-II will be 15 minutes only.
It will be mandatory for the candidates to qualify all the sections of Paper-I.
Tier-II (Paper-I, Paper-II & Paper-III) will consist of Objective Type, Multiple choice questions, except for Module-II of Section-III of Paper-I. The questions will be set both in English & Hindi except for English Language And Comprehension module in Section-II of Paper-I.
There will be negative marking of 1 mark for each wrong answer in Section-I, Section-II and Module-I of Section-III of Paper-I and of 0.50 marks for each wrong answer in Paper-II and Paper-III.
Module-I of Section-III of Paper-I i.e. Computer Knowledge Test is mandatory but qualifying in nature. However, while shortlisting the candidates for the posts where Computer Proficiency is prescribed i.e. Assistant Section Officer in CSS, MEA & AFHQ, Assistant in Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Assistant (GSI) in the Ministry of Mines, Assistant in Indian Meteorological Department (Ministry of Earth Sciences), Inspector (CGST &Central Excise), Inspector (Preventive Officer) & Inspector (Examiner) in CBIC and Postal Assistant/ Sorting Assistant in Department of Post, higher qualifying standardswill be set in comparison to other posts.
Module-II of Section-III of Paper-I i.e.Data Entry Speed Test (DEST):
1. Module-II of Section-III of Paper-I will include conducting of a Data Entry Speed Test (DEST) for a duration of 15 minutes in Session-II on the same day.
2. The “Data Entry Speed Test” (DEST) Skill Test will be conducted for a passage of about 2000 (two thousand) key depressions for a duration of 15 (fifteen) minutes. Detailed instructions regarding Skill Test will be provided by the Regional Offices of the Commission. Information about evaluation of Typing Test/ DEST are available on the Commission’s website https://ssc.nic.in (Candidate’s Corner).
3. DEST will be mandatory for all the posts; however it will be qualifying in nature.
1. While shortlisting the candidates for the posts where either Computer Proficiency is prescribed (as mentioned at Para 13.8.10) or where DEST is prescribed i.e.Tax Assistant in CBIC, Tax Assistant in CBDT, and UDC/ SSA in Central Bureau of Narcotics (Ministry of Finance),higher qualifying standards will be set in comparison to otherposts.
2. DEST will be conducted in the manner decided by the Commission for the purpose.
3. OH candidates are eligible for exemption from attempting DEST, provided such candidates submit a Certificate in the prescribed format (Annexure-XVI) to the Commission from the competent Medical Authority, i.e., the Civil Surgeon of a Government Health Care Institution declaring him to be permanently unfit for the Typing Test because of a physical disability. However, such exemption is not available for the posts where either Computer Proficiency is prescribed (as mentioned at Para 13.8.10) or where DEST is prescribed (as mentioned at Para 13.8.11.4) exceptfor the post of the Tax Assistant in CBDT, for which exemption from attempting DEST is available. All other PwD candidates are not eligible for exemption from DEST.
4. PwBD candidates who are eligible for scribes as per para-7.1 and 7.2 of the Notice of Examination will be allowed additional compensatory time of 5 (five) minutes in DEST. Only those VH candidates who opt for scribes in the written examination will be provided passage reader at the time of DEST.

Indicative Syllabus (Tier-I):
1. Tier-I: General Intelligence & Reasoning: It would include questions of both verbal and non-verbal type. This component may include questions on analogies, similarities and differences, space visualization, spatial orientation, problem solving, analysis, judgment, decision making, visual memory, discrimination, observation, relationship concepts, arithmetical reasoning and figural classification, arithmetic number series, non-verbal series, coding and decoding, statement conclusion, syllogistic reasoning etc. The topics are, Semantic Analogy, Symbolic/Number Analogy, Figural Analogy, Semantic Classification, Symbolic/Number Classification, Figural Classification, Semantic Series, Number Series, Figural Series, Problem Solving, Word Building, Coding & de-coding, Numerical Operations, symbolic Operations, Trends, Space Orientation, Space Visualization, Venn Diagrams, Drawing inferences, Punched hole/ pattern- folding& un-folding, Figural Pattern-folding and completion, Indexing, Address matching, Date & city matching, Classification of centre codes/roll numbers, Small & Capital letters/numbers coding, decoding and classification, Embedded Figures, Critical thinking, Emotional Intelligence, Social Intelligence.
2. General Awareness: Questions in this component will be aimed at testing the candidates’ general awareness of the environment around him and its application to society. Questions will also be designed to test knowledge of current events and of such matters of every day observations and experience in their scientific aspect as may be expected of any educated person. The test will also include questions relating to India and its

neighbouring countries especially pertaining History, Culture, Geography, Economic Scene, General Policy & Scientific Research.

Quantitative Aptitude: The questions will be designed to test the ability of appropriate use of numbers and number sense of the candidate. The scope of the test will be computation of whole numbers, decimals, fractions and relationships between numbers, Percentage. Ratio & Proportion, Square roots, Averages, Interest, Profit and Loss, Discount, Partnership Business, Mixture and Alligation, Time and distance, Time & Work, Basic algebraic identities of School Algebra & Elementary surds, Graphs of Linear Equations, Triangle and its various kinds of centres, Congruence and similarity of triangles, Circle and its chords, tangents, angles subtended by chords of a circle, common tangents to two or more circles, Triangle, Quadrilaterals, Regular Polygons, Circle, Right Prism, Right Circular Cone, Right Circular Cylinder, Sphere, Hemispheres, Rectangular Parallelepiped, Regular Right Pyramid with triangular or square base, Trigonometric ratio, Degree and Radian Measures, Standard Identities, Complementary angles, Heights and Distances, Histogram, Frequency polygon, Bar diagram & Pie chart.
English Comprehension: Candidates’ ability to understand correct English, his basic comprehension and writing ability, etc. would be tested.
The questions in Parts A, B, & D will be of a level commensurate with the essential qualification viz. Graduation and questions in Part-C will be of 10^th standard level.

Indicative Syllabus (Tier-II):
1. Module-I of Session-I of Paper-I (Mathematical Abilities):
  1. Number Systems: Computation of Whole Number, Decimal and Fractions, Relationship between numbers.
  2. Fundamental arithmetical operations: Percentages, Ratio and Proportion, Square roots, Averages, Interest (Simple and Compound), Profit and Loss, Discount, Partnership Business, Mixture and Alligation, Time and distance, Time and work.
  3. Algebra: Basic algebraic identities of School Algebra and Elementary surds (simple problems) and Graphs of Linear Equations.
  4. Geometry: Familiarity with elementary geometric figures and facts: Triangle and its various kinds of centres, Congruence and similarity of triangles, Circle and its chords, tangents, angles subtended by chords of a circle, common tangents to two or more circles.
  5. Mensuration: Triangle, Quadrilaterals, Regular Polygons, Circle, Right Prism, Right Circular Cone, Right Circular Cylinder, Sphere, Hemispheres, Rectangular Parallelepiped, Regular Right Pyramid with triangular or square Base.
  6. Trigonometry: Trigonometry, Trigonometric ratios, Complementary angles, Height and distances (simple problems only) Standard Identities like sin2𝜃 + cos2𝜃=1 etc.
  7. Statistics and probability: Use of Tables and Graphs: Histogram, Frequency polygon, Bar-diagram, Pie-chart; Measures of central

tendency: mean, median, mode, standard deviation; calculation of simple probabilities.

Module-II of Section-I of Paper-I (Reasoning and General Intelligence):
1. Questions of both verbal and non-verbal type. These will include questions on Semantic Analogy, Symbolic operations, Symbolic/ Number Analogy, Trends, Figural Analogy, Space Orientation, Semantic Classification, Venn Diagrams, Symbolic/ Number Classification, Drawing inferences, Figural Classification, Punched hole/ pattern-folding & unfolding, Semantic Series, Figural Pattern- folding and completion, Number Series, Embedded figures, Figural Series, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Emotional Intelligence, Word Building, Social Intelligence, Coding and de-coding, Numerical operations, Other sub-topics, if any.
Module-I of Section-II of Paper-I (English Language And Comprehension):
1. Vocabulary, grammar, sentence structure, synonyms, antonyms and their correct usage; Spot the Error, Fill in the Blanks, Synonyms/ Homonyms, Antonyms, Spellings/ Detecting mis-spelt words, Idioms & Phrases, One word substitution, Improvement of Sentences, Active/ Passive Voice of Verbs, Conversion into Direct/ Indirect narration, Shuffling of Sentence parts, Shuffling of Sentences in a passage, Cloze Passage, Comprehension Passage. To test comprehension, three or more paragraphs will be given and questions based on those will be asked. At least one paragraph should be a simple one based on a book or a story and the other two paragraphs should be on current affairs, based on a report or an editorial.
Module-II of Section-II of Paper-I (General Awareness):
1. Questions are designed to test the candidates’ general awareness of the environment around them and its application to society. Questions are also designed to test knowledge of current events and of such matters of everyday observation and experience in their scientific aspect as may be expected of an educated person. The test will also include questions relating to India and its neighboring countries especially pertaining to History, Culture, Geography, Economic Scene, General policy and scientific research.

Module-I of Section-III of Paper-I (Computer Proficiency):
1. Computer Basics: Organization of a computer, Central Processing Unit (CPU), input/ output devices, computer memory, memory organization, back- up devices, PORTs, Windows Explorer. Keyboard shortcuts.
2. Software: Windows Operating system including basics of Microsoft Office like MS word, MS Excel and Power Point etc..
3. Working with Internet and e-mails: Web Browsing & Searching, Downloading & Uploading, Managing an E-mail Account, e-Banking.
5. Basics of networking and cyber security: Networking devices and protocols, Network and information security threats (like hacking, virus, worms, Trojan etc.) and preventive measures.

Paper-II (Statistics):
1. Collection, Classification and Presentation of Statistical Data – Primary and Secondary data, Methods of data collection; Tabulation of data; Graphs and charts; Frequency distributions; Diagrammatic presentation of frequency distributions.
2. Measures of Central Tendency– Common measures of central tendency – mean median and mode; Partition values- quartiles, deciles, percentiles.
3. Measures of Dispersion– Common measures dispersion – range, quartile deviations, mean deviation and standard deviation; Measures of relative dispersion.
4. Moments, Skewness and Kurtosis – Different types of moments and their relationship; meaning of skewness and kurtosis; different measures of skewness and kurtosis.
5. Correlation and Regression – Scatter diagram; simple correlation coefficient; simple regression lines; Spearman’s rank correlation; Measures of association of attributes; Multiple regression; Multiple and partial correlation (For three variables only).
6. Probability Theory – Meaning of probability; Different definitions of probability; Conditional probability; Compound probability; Independent events; Bayes’ theorem.
7. Random Variable and Probability Distributions – Random variable; Probability functions; Expectation and Variance of a random variable; Higher moments of a random variable; Binomial, Poisson, Normal and Exponential distributions; Joint distribution of two random variable (discrete).
8. Sampling Theory – Concept of population and sample; Parameter and statistic, Sampling and non-sampling errors; Probability and non- probability sampling techniques (simple random sampling, stratified sampling, multistage sampling, multiphase sampling, cluster sampling, systematic sampling, purposive sampling, convenience sampling and quota sampling); Sampling distribution(statement only); Sample size decisions.
9. Statistical Inference – Point estimation and interval estimation, Properties of a good estimator, Methods of estimation (Moments method, Maximum likelihood method, Least squares method), Testing of hypothesis, Basic concept of testing, Small sample and large sample tests, Tests based on Z, t, Chi-square and F statistic, Confidence intervals.
10. Analysis of Variance – Analysis of one-way classified data and two- way classified data.
12. Time Series Analysis – Components of time series, Determinations of trend component by different methods, Measurement of seasonal variation by different methods.
13. Index Numbers – Meaning of Index Numbers, Problems in the construction of index numbers, Types of index number, Different formulae, Base shifting and splicing of index numbers, Cost of living Index Numbers, Uses of Index Numbers.

Paper-III (General Studies-Finance and Economics):
1. Part A: Finance and Accounts-(80 marks):
  1. Fundamental principles and basic concept of Accounting:
    1. Financial Accounting: Nature and scope, Limitations of Financial Accounting, Basic concepts and Conventions, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
    2. Basic concepts of accounting: Single and double entry, Books of original Entry, Bank Reconciliation, Journal, ledgers, Trial Balance, Rectification of Errors, Manufacturing, Trading, Profit & loss Appropriation Accounts, Balance Sheet Distinction between Capital and Revenue Expenditure, Depreciation Accounting, Valuation of Inventories, Non-profit organisations Accounts, Receipts and Payments and Income & Expenditure Accounts, Bills of Exchange, Self Balancing Ledgers.
2. Part B: Economics and Governance-(120 marks):
  1. Comptroller & Auditor General of India –Constitutional provisions, Role and responsibility.
  2. Finance Commission-Role and functions.
  3. Basic Concept of Economics and introduction to Micro Economics: Definition, scope and nature of Economics, Methods of economic study and Central problems of an economy and Production possibilities curve.
  4. Theory of Demand and Supply: Meaning and determinants of demand, Law of demand and Elasticity of demand, Price, income and cross elasticity; Theory of consumer’s behaviour- Marshallian approach and Indifference curve approach, Meaning and determinants of supply, Law of supply and Elasticity of Supply.
  5. Theory of Production and cost: Meaning and Factors of production; Laws of production- Law of variable proportions and Laws of returns to scale.
  6. Forms of Market and price determination in different markets: Various forms of markets-Perfect Competition, Monopoly, Monopolistic Competition and Oligopoly and Price determination in these markets.
  7. Indian Economy:
  8. 1. Nature of the Indian Economy Role of different sectors- Role of Agriculture, Industry and Services-their problems and growth;
    2. National Income of India-Concepts of national income, Different methods of measuring national income.
    3. Population-Its size, rate of growth and its implication on economic growth.
    4. Poverty and unemployment- Absolute and relative poverty, types, causes and incidence of unemployment.
    5. Infrastructure-Energy, Transportation, Communication.
  9. Economic Reforms in India: Economic reforms since 1991; Liberalisation, Privatisation, Globalisation and Disinvestment.
  10. Money and Banking:
    1. Monetary/ Fiscal policy- Role and functions of Reserve Bank of India; functions of commercial Banks/RRB/Payment Banks.
    2. Budget and Fiscal deficits and Balance of payments. 13.10.7.2.9.3 Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management Act, 2003.
  11. Role of Information Technology in Governance.
Questions in Module-I of Section- I of Paper-I (Mathematical Abilities) will be of Matriculation Level, in Module-I of Section- II of Paper-I (English Language and Comprehension) of 10+2 Level and in Paper-II and Paper-III of Graduation Level.

Mode of Selection:
1. Minimum qualifying marks in Tier-I, Section-I, Section-II & Module-I of Section-III of Paper-I of Tier-II, Paper-II & Paper-III of Tier-II Examination are as follows:

16.1.1	UR :	30%
16.1.2	OBC/ EWS :	25%
16.1.3	All other categories :	20%

Maximum percentage of errors allowed (i.e. minimum qualifying standards) in Module-II of Section-III of Paper-I of Tier-II Examination i.e. DEST are as follows:

16.2.1	UR :	20%
16.2.2	OBC/ EWS :	25%
16.2.3	All other categories :	30%
16.3 Based	on the marks scored in Tier-I	i.e. Computer Based Examination,

candidates will be shortlisted, category-wise, to appear in Tier-II Examination. Separate cut-offs will be fixed for Paper-II of Tier-II (i.e. for the post of Junior Statistical Officer), Paper-III of Tier-II (i.e. for the posts of Assistant Audit Officer and Assistant Accounts Officer) and for Paper-I of Tier-II (i.e. for all other posts).

Tier-II Examination will be conducted for all the candidates qualified in Tier-I. In Tier-II, all the candidates will be required to appear in all three sections of Paper-I. However, only those candidates shortlisted for the posts of Junior Statistical Officer and Assistant Audit Officer/ Assistant Accounts Officer will be required to appear in Paper-II and Paper-III respectively.
In Paper-I of Tier-II, it will be mandatory for the candidates to qualify all the sections.
Based on the aggregate performance in Section-I and Section-II of Paper-I of Tier-II Examination, candidates will be shortlisted for evaluation of Section-III of Paper-I of Tier-II Examination. The candidates who are not qualified in Section-I + Section-II will not be eligible for evaluation of Section-III and they will not be considered for further selection process.
Section-III of Paper-I of Tier-IIisqualifying in nature, in other words both modules i.e. Computer Knowledge Test and DEST are qualifying in nature.However, in Module-I,a separate higher cut-off, as decided by the Commission, will be fixed for the posts where Computer Proficiency is prescribed (as mentioned at Para 13.8.10) in comparison to other posts. Similarly, in Module-IIi.e. DEST, a separate higher standard/ cut-off, as decided by the Commission, will be fixed for the posts where either Computer Proficiency or DEST is prescribed (as mentioned at Para 13.8.11.4) in comparison to other posts.
Preference for various posts and departments will be taken from the candidates through Online Option Form on the website of the Commission before declaration of final result. A candidate will not be considered for a Post and Ministry/ Department/ Organization, if he has not indicated his preference for it. Options

once submitted shall be treated as final and will not be changed subsequently under any circumstances. Therefore, candidates must be careful in exercise of such options.

Candidates, who do not submit their post preference(s) on the website of the Commission within the stipulated time, will not be considered for any post in the Final Result. Such candidates shall not be provided with another opportunity to exercise preference for posts and will be solely responsible for the same. Any grievance received in this regard in any form like Post, Fax, Email, by hand, etc. shall not be entertained by the Commission and will be summarily rejected.
Posts listed at Para-15.5 have mandatory requirements of physical and medical standards including Physical Efficiency Test (Details of such requirements are available at Annexure-XVII&Annexure-XVIII). Examination of such physical and medical standards will be conducted after the final selection of candidates by the User Department concerned. If a candidate fails in such tests, his candidature will not be subsequently considered for any other post/ department. Candidates are therefore required to carefully go through these requirements and give their considered preference of posts.
Merit list will be prepared on the basis of overall performance of candidates in Tier-II Examination only.
Merit List for the post of Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) in the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation will be prepared on the basis of aggregate marks scored in Section-I & Section-II of Paper-I and Paper-II of Tier- II examination.
Merit List for the post of Assistant Audit Officer/ Assistant Accounts Officer will be prepared on the basis of aggregate marks scored in Section-I & Section-II of Paper-I and Paper-III of Tier-II examination.
Merit List for the posts, where DEST is prescribed (as mentioned at Para 13.8.11.4), will be prepared on the basis of aggregate marks scored in Section-I & Section-II of Paper-I of Tier-II examination subject to qualifying Module-II of Section-III of Paper-I of Tier-II i.e. DEST at higher standards.
Merit List for the posts, where CPT is prescribed (as mentioned at Para 13.8.10), will be prepared on the basis of aggregate marks scored in Section-I & Section-II of Paper-I of Tier-II examination subject to qualifying of Module I (i.e. Computer Knowledge Test) & Module-II (i.e. DEST) of Section-III of Paper-I of Tier-II at higher standards.
Merit List for all other posts will be prepared on the basis of aggregate marks scored in Section-I & Section-II of Paper-I of Tier-II examination only subject to qualifying Section-III (both modules) of Paper-I of Tier-II.
Final selection of candidates, in each category, will be made on the basis of ‘overall performance in Tier-II Examination’ and ‘preference of posts’ exercised by them. Once the candidate has been given his first available preference, as per his merit, he will not be considered for any other option. Candidates are, therefore, required to exercise preference of posts very carefully. The option/ preference once exercised by the candidates will be treated as FINAL and IRREVERSIBLE. Subsequent request for change of allocation/ service by candidates will not be entertained under any circumstances/ reasons.