Course

About This Course

The Staff Selection Commission – Combined Graduate Level (SSC CGL) examination is one of the most prestigious government exams in India. It recruits candidates for Group B and Group C posts in various central government ministries, departments and offices.
SSC CGL offers:
Job security
Respectable salary with allowances
Career growth
Opportunity to serve the nation
At Young India Academy, SSC CGL preparation is built on concept clarity, discipline and exam intelligence.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification:
Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university

Age Limit:
Generally between 18 to 27 years
(Age relaxation applicable for SC/ST/OBC/PwD as per government norms)

Stages of Examination

SSC CGL is conducted in multiple stages, all of which require a different preparation strategy.

Tier I – Preliminary Exam (CBT)

Mode: Online (Computer-Based Test)

Type: Objective (MCQs)

Duration: 60 minutes

Negative Marking: 0.50 marks per wrong answer

Tier II – Main Exam (CBT)

Paper I (Compulsory for all posts)

Subjects include:

Mathematical Abilities

Reasoning

General Awareness

Computer Knowledge

English Language

Questions: 130

Marks: 390

Duration: 2 hours

Sectional qualification mandatory

Negative Marking:

Paper I: 1 mark

Paper II & III: 0.50 mark

Post Under

Some major posts include:

• Assistant Section Officer
• Inspector (Income Tax, Customs, Central Excise)
• Auditor
• Accountant
• Junior Statistical Officer
• Tax Assistant

Salary & Benefits

In-hand Salary: ₹40,000 – ₹70,000 (post-dependent)

Includes:

• Dearness Allowance (DA)
• House Rent Allowance (HRA)
• Transport Allowance
• Medical & Pension benefits
• SSC CGL offers one of the best salary-to-work-life-balance ratios among government jobs.

Common Mistakes Aspirants Make

• Ignoring English or General Awareness assuming Maths alone is enough
• Attempting too many questions without accuracy
• Not analysing mock tests properly
• Preparing Tier I seriously but underestimating Tier II
• At Young India Academy, these mistakes are addressed early.

Tips to Succeed

Young India Academy’s Perspective

• Accuracy Comes Before Speed
• Many aspirants lose marks due to negative marking. At Young India Academy, we first focus on
• concept mastery and accuracy, then gradually build speed.
• No Section Should Become a Barrier
• SSC CGL is a sectional exam. One weak section can stop selection. Our structured preparation
• ensures balanced strength across all subjects.
• Mocks Are for Learning, Not Fear
• Mock tests are powerful only when analysed correctly. We train students to identify patterns of mistakes, not just scores.

Why Choose Us

Experienced faculty with exam-oriented teaching

Daily practice with structured doubt resolution

Regular mock tests with detailed analysis

Mentorship-driven learning environment

Scholarship opportunities for deserving students

Strong focus on women aspirants and first-generation learners

We don’t just prepare you for an exam—we prepare you for selection.

Other Details

Prepare with the right strategy, not guesswork.

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