You cannot appear for the paper just after completing class 12th.
The minimum age to apply for SSC CGL exam is 18 years and a candidate can apply for more than one post as long as they fulfill the eligibility criteria.
The Combined Graduate Level Examination (CGL) conducted by the Staff Selection Commission is conducted to select Group B and Group C officers for various Ministries and Departments of the Government of India. When we talk about any competitive exam, the first thing that comes to mind is how many attempts can be taken before getting disqualified for the exam. Today, we intend to address this question through this article.
The minimum age to apply for SSC CGL exam is 18 years. A candidate is allowed to apply for more than one post at a time as long as they fulfill the eligibility criteria. Meanwhile, there is no limit on the number of times one can attempt the exam as long as we meet the age limit criteria. The age limit for the paper is different for different SSC CGL posts. Along with this, some age relaxation has also been given to the reserved category candidates.
Meanwhile, the minimum qualification required to appear for SSC CGL exam is graduation from any stream. You cannot appear for the paper just after completing class 12th.
Those who clear the exam are offered respectable posts in various fields such as Income Tax Inspector, Assistant Section Officer, Central Excise Inspector, Assistant Audit Officer, Public Finance and Assistant Enforcement Officer etc.
Apart from this, physical fitness standards are also one of the eligibility criteria for the candidates applying for the posts like Inspector, Sub Inspector role in Excise, Preventive departments.
Once you clear the SSC CGL exam, the different pay levels are 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8. Salary depends on the post for which one is selected. Salary is given on the basis of 7th pay commission.
More information related to government exams can also be found on the official website.