The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) will close the online application window for the Combined Graduate Level Examination or SSC CGL 2023 on 3rd May. Candidates can submit their application form window correction can be done from 07th and 08th 2023 forms on ssc.nic.in. The SSC CGL aspirants need to know important information such as ssc cgl eligibility criteria encompassing age limit and educational qualifications, notification release and the deadline for online application, selection procedure, syllabus, and more. The commission decides the age limit and educational qualifications of the candidates for several posts. This article will outline the SSC CGL eligibility criteria 2023 and highlight the age limit and educational qualifications.
However, before we get into the age limit and educational qualifications, let us learn the basic eligibility criteria.
7500 vacancies have been released for the SSC CGL 2023 Recruitment notification for group b and group c posts in various cities across India. Online applications for SSC CGL 2023 notification are only open to candidates who meet the SSC CGL Eligibility Criteria. Since SSC conducts recruitment for multiple posts through SSC CGL, the minimum and maximum age requirements vary for different positions. This article aims to provide comprehensive details regarding the SSC CGL eligibility criteria 2023.
SSC CGL 2023 Online Application Events | Dates |
SSC CGL Notification 2023 Release Date | 03rd April 2023 |
SSC CGL Apply Online 2023 Start Date / | 03rd April 2023 |
Last Date to Apply SSC CGL 2023 Online | 03rd May 2023 |
Last date and time for the Generation of offline Challan | 04th May 2023 |
Last Date for payment through challan | 05th May 2023 |
The window for Application Form Correction | 07th to 08th May 2023 |
Nationality | Indian or Indian Origin or subject of Nepal/Bhutan |
Age (Overview) | Between 18 and 32 years based on different posts and departments |
Educational Qualification | Any Degree |
Number of Attempts | No such limits |
Physical Standards | For some special posts such as Inspector and Sub-inspector posts |
The applicant must be:
All candidates except an Indian citizen must need an eligibility certificate issued by the Government of India. The applicants who require an eligibility certificate will only be given an offer of appointment after the certificate is issued to them by the Indian government.
Here is everything one needs to know about the age limit according to various posts.
S.No | AGE LIMIT | DETAILS |
1 | For the posts that require an age limit between 18-27 years | Applicants must have been born between 02/01/1995 and 01/01/2004. |
2 | For the posts that require an age limit between 20-30 years | Applicants must have been born between 02/01/1992 and 01/01/2002. |
3 | For the posts that require an age limit between 18-30 years | Applicants must have been born between 02/01/1992 and 01/01/2004. |
4 | For the post that requires an age limit between 18-32 years | Applicants must have been born between 02/01/1990 and 01/01/2004. |
In addition, the SSC CGL age limit OBC and other categories are mentioned below. The table below also includes permissible relaxations in the upper-age limits. Category names and codes are mentioned along.
CATEGORY CODE NUMBER | CATEGORY NAME | AGE-RELAXATION ALLOWED BEYOND UPPER-AGE LIMIT |
1 | SC/ST | 5 years |
2 | OBC | 3 years |
3 | PwBD (Unreserved) | 10 years |
4 | PwBD (OBC) | 13 years |
5 | PwBD (SC/ST) | 15 years |
6 | Ex-Servicemen (ESM) | 3 years after deducting the military service time rendered from the actual age as on the closing date. |
8 | Defence Personnel disabled in operation during hostilities with any foreign country or in a disturbed area and released as a consequence thereof | 3 years |
9 | Defence Personnel disabled in operation during hostilities with any foreign country or in a disturbed area and released as a consequence thereof (SC/ST) | 8 years |
GROUP C POSTS AND PERMISSIBLE RELAXATIONS IN UPPER-AGE LIMIT | ||
10 | Central Govt. Civilian Employees who have served not less than 3 years regularly and provided continuous service as on the closing date for receipt of application. | Up to 40 years of age |
11 | Central Govt. Civilian Employees (SC/ST) who have served not less than three years regularly and provided continuous service as on the closing date for receipt of application. | Up to 45 years of age |
12 | Widows/ Divorced Women/ Women judicially separated and who are not remarried. | Up to 35 years of age |
13 | Widows/ Divorced Women/ Women judicially separated and who are not remarried (SC/ST). | Up to 40 years of age |
| S. No. | Post Name with Dept. | Age Limit |
| 1 | Assistant Audit Officer in India Audit & Account | Max. 30 |
| 2 | Assistant Account Officer in India Audit & Account | Max. 30 |
| 3 | Assistant Section Officer in Central Secretariat Service | 20-30 Yrs. |
| 4 | Assistant Section Officer in Intelligence Bureau | Max. 30 |
| 5 | Assistant Section Officer in Ministry of Railway | 20-30 Yrs. |
| 6 | Assistant Section Officer in Ministry of External Affairs | 20-30 Yrs. |
| 7 | Assistant Section Officer in AFHQ | 20-30 Yrs. |
| 8 | Assistant in Other Ministries/ Dept./ Org. | 18-30 Yrs. |
| 9 | Assistant in Other Ministries/ Dept./ Org. | 20-30 Yrs. |
| 10 | Assistant Section Officer in Other Ministries/ Dept./ Org. | Max. 30 |
| 11 | Inspector of Income Tax in CBDT | Max. 30 |
| 12 | Inspector (Central Excise) in CBIC | Max. 30 |
| 13 | Inspector (Preventive Officer) in CBIC | Max. 30 Yrs. |
| 14 | Inspector (Examiner) in CBIC | Max. 30 Yrs. |
| 15 | Asst. Enforcement Officer Dept. of Revenue | up to 30 Yrs. |
| 16 | Sub Inspector in CBI | 20-30 Yrs |
| 17 | Inspector Posts in DOP | 18-30 |
| 18 | Inspector in Central of Narcotics | Max. 30 |
| 19 | Assistant in Other Ministries/ Dept./ Org. | Max. 30 |
| 20 | Assistant/ Superintendent in Other Ministries/ Dept./ Org. | Max. 30 Yrs. |
| 21 | Divisional Accountant in Offices C & AG | Max. 30 Yrs. |
| 22 | Sub Inspector in NIA | up to 30 Yrs. |
| 23 | Junior Statistical Officer in MSPI | up to 32 Yr. |
| 24 | Statistical Investigator Grade II in RGOFI | Max. 30 Yrs |
| 25 | Auditor in C & AG | 18-27 |
| 26 | Auditor in Other Ministries/ Dept. | 18-27 |
| 27 | Auditor in CGDA | 18-27 |
| 28 | Accountant in C & AG | 18-27 |
| 29 | Accountant / JA in Other Ministry Dept. | 18-27 |
| 30 | Sr. Secretarial Asst./UDC in CGO/ CSCS | 18-27 |
| 31 | Tax Assistant in CBDT | 18-27 |
| 32 | Tax Assistant in CBI | 18-27 |
| 33 | Sub Inspector in CBN | 18-27 |
| 34 | UDC in Dte Gen. Border Road Org. (MOD) | 18-27 |
Age Relaxation – SSC CGL Recruitment 2023
| Code No | Category | Age-relaxation permissible beyond upper age limit |
| 01 | SC/ ST | 5 years |
| 02 | OBC | 3 years |
| 03 | PwD (Unreserved) | 10 years |
| 04 | PwD (OBC) | 13 years |
| 05 | PwD (SC/ ST) | 15 years |
| 06 | Ex-Servicemen (ESM) | 3 years after deduction of the military service rendered from the actual age as on the closing date |
The staff selection commission ( SSC) extends age relaxation to categories such as OBC, SC, ST, PH, and more in the SSC CGL 2023 notification, allowing them to participate in the recruitment process. This provision aims to provide equal opportunities to all eligible candidates.Specific Age relaxation for the Group C Posts can be found on the Detailed Notification (link available below).
Candidates who seek to take the SSC CGL examination must be fully aware of the educational qualifications required to qualify for the post. Below mentioned is the SSC CGL 2023 educational qualification according to each post.
Essential Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University or Institute.
Desirable Qualifications: Chartered Accountant or Cost & Management Accountant or Company Secretary or master’s in commerce or Masters in Business Studies or Masters in Business Administration (Finance) or Masters in Business Economics.
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.
Bachelor’s Degree in any subject from a recognized University or Institute with at least 60% Marks in Mathematics at 12th standard level; (Or) Bachelor’s Degree in any subject with Statistics as one of the subjects at degree level.
Bachelor’s Degree in any subject with Statistics as one of the subjects from a recognized University or Institute. The candidates must have studied Statistics as a subject in all the three years of the graduation course.
| S. No | Post | Qualification |
| 1 | Compiler | Bachelor’s Degree from any recognized University with Economics or Statistics or Mathematics as compulsory or Elective subject. |
| 2 | Statistical Investigator Grade – II | Bachelor’s Degree with Statistics as one of the main subjects OR Bachelor’s Degree with Mathematics ( with Statistics as a papers studied in one year/two years/all three years as the case may be) as one of the main subjects OR Bachelor’s Degree with Economics ( with Statistics as a paper studied in one year/two years/all the three years as the case may be) as one of the main subjects OR Bachelor’s Degree with Commerce (with Statistics as a paper studied in one year/two years/all the three years as the case may be) as one of the main subjects Note-: “Statistics” means any branch of Statistics, applied or otherwise. |
| 3 | All other Posts | Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University or equivalent. |
Note I: For posts of Assistants (CSS), Computer Proficiency has also been prescribed as an Essential Qualification.
Note-II: As per Ministry of Human Resource Development Notification No. 44 dated 01.03.1995 published in Gazette of India edition dated 08.04.1995, the Degree obtained through open Universities / Distance Education Mode needs to be recognized by Distance Education Council, IGNOU. Accordingly, unless such Degrees had been recognized for the period when the candidates acquired the relevant qualification, they will not be accepted for the purpose of Educational Qualification.
Note-III: All candidates who are declared qualified by the Commission for appearing at the Interview/Skill Test/Computer Proficiency Test will be required to produce the relevant Certificates such as Mark sheets for all the three years of Graduation/ Provisional Certificate/ Certificate of Graduation in original as proof of having acquired the minimum educational qualification on or before the 1st January,2014, failing which the candidature of such candidates will be cancelled by the Commission. The Candidates who are able to prove, by documentary evidence, that the result of the qualifying examination was declared on or before the cut-off date and he/she has been declared passed, will also be considered to meet the Educational Qualification.
Note-IV: Wherever Desirable Qualification is prescribed in Recruitment Rules, appropriate weightage will be given at the time of Interview.
NOTE: Candidates must note that the university or institution must declare the educational qualification results by the specific date.
SSC CGL Recruitment 2023: Application Fees | |
Category | Application Fees |
All Candidates | 100 |
Women candidates and candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) and Ex-Servicemen (ESM). | No fee |
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