SSC Combined Graduate Level 2016 (SSC CGL) Registration Dates Extended

Updated: Thursday, July 9, 2026, 0:59 [IST]

The registration dates of the Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level (SSC CGL) 2016 has been extended. The dates for Part I applicatin has been extended from March 21, 2016 to March 28, 2016 and the last date of Part II application has been extended from March 24, 2016 to March 30, 2016.

Note: The revised dates are Final and no further extension of time will be granted under any circumstances.

The SSC CGL 2016 examination is scheduled to be held on May 8 and May 22, 2016. while CGL Tier 2 exam will be held on August 13 and August 14, 2016.

The examination will be conducted in three tiers as indicated below:
Tier - 1: Written examination (Objective multiple choice type)

Tier - 2: Written examination (Objective multiple choice type)

Tier- 3: Computer Proficiency Test/Skill Test (wherever applicable)/Document verification.

The interview component has been dispensed with. Therefore, there will be no interview.

SSC CGL 2016 Exam Paper Pattern

Posts under Pay Band - II Rs 9,300 to Rs 34,900 other than Statistical Investigator Grade - II

Tier - I Examination:

General Intelligence Reasoning: Marks 50
General Awareness: Marks 50
Quantitative Aptitude: Marks 50
English Comprehension: Marks 50
Exam duration: 2 hours and for VH & candidates suffering from Cerebral Palsy can attend the exam in two hours and 40 minutes.

Tier - II Examination:

Quantitative Abilities: 100 questions, 200 marks
English Language & Comprehension: 100 questions, 200 marks

Tier III Proficiency/Skill Test Examination:
Computer Proficiency Test (CPT0 will be held for the post of Assistant Section Officer in CSS only.

Posts under Pay Band - I Rs 5,200 to Rs 20,200 other than Complier:

Tier - I Examination:

General Intelligence Reasoning: 50 marks
General Awareness: 50 marks
Quantitative Aptitude: 50 marks
English Comprehension: 50 marks

The exam will be held for a duration of two hours and for VH & candidates suffering from Cerebral Palsy can attend the exam in two hours and 40 minutes.

Tier - II Examination:

Quantitative Abilities: 100 questions, 200 marks
English Language & Comprehension: 100 questions, 200 marks

Tier - III Proficiency/Skill Test Examination:

Data Entry Skill Test at Speed of 8,000 key depression per hour for post of Tax Assistant

SSC CGL 2016 Registration Dates Extended

Statistical Investigator Grade - II:

Tier - I Examination:

General Intelligence Reasoning: 50 marks
General Awareness: 50 marks
Quantitative Aptitude: 50 marks
English Comprehension: 50 marks

The exam will be held for a duration of two hours and for VH & candidates suffering from Cerebral Palsy can attend the exam in two hours and 40 minutes.

Tier - II Examination:

Paper I & II as above (400 marks)
Paper - III Statistics It will comprises 100 questions of 100 marks.

Complier:
Tier - I Examination:

General Intelligence Reasoning: 50 marks
General Awareness: 50 marks
Quantitative Aptitude: 50 marks
English Comprehension: 50 marks

The exam will be held for a duration of two hours and for VH & candidates suffering from Cerebral Palsy can attend the exam in two hours and 40 minutes.

Tier - II Examination:

Paper I & II as above (400 marks)
Paper - III Statistics: 100 questions, 100 marks

Assistant Audit Officer (Group 'B') Gazetted:

Tier - I Examination:

General Intelligence Reasoning: 50 marks
General Awareness: 50 marks
Quantitative Aptitude: 50 marks
English Comprehension: 50 marks

The exam will be held for a duration of two hours and for VH & candidates suffering from Cerebral Palsy can attend the exam in two hours and 40 minutes.

Tier - II Examination:

Paper I & II as above (400 marks)
Paper - IV General Studies (Finance General and Economics): 200 marks

NOTE: There will be negative marking of one fourth marks for each wrong answer in Tier - I exam. In Tier - II, there will be negative marking of one fourth marks in Paper - II and half marks in Paper - I and Paper - III for each wrong answer.

For any query, candidates should visit the official website.