CGL Full Form - Combined Graduate Level

Combined Graduate Level or Combined Graduate Level Examination is a selection examination for the posts of grades B (gazetted and non-gazetted) and C and is conducted by Staff Selection Commission.

More About CGL

• The Staff Selection Commission conducts the CGL examination. SSC was formed in the year 1975.
• Candidates with a bachelor's degree aged between 20 and 30 are eligible for the CGL examination, though the specific age requirements can vary based on the applied position.
• There is a reservation for women, ST, SC, OBC, Physically disabled, and ex-servicemen candidates.
• In 2023, approximately 25,000 candidates applied for the CGL examination
• Applications for the CGL examination can be submitted online.
• SSC also designs the CGL syllabus.
• CGL is conducted once every year.
• The exam is conducted over different days across the nation, and the results are posted after each tier.
• The examination was conducted in 4 stages: preliminary, mains, interview, and medical.
• In 2022, the SCC removed the last two tears, interview, and Medical test from the examination pattern.
• Staff Selection Commission also added general awareness and corruption awareness into the SSC CGL syllabus for 2nd tier Exam.
• The first-tier examination is conducted in an online mode.
• The first tier of examination is conducted at the designated centers. These centers are present in different cities in each state.
• Candidates need to appear and qualify for both preliminary and mains to clear the examination. 
• 2nd tier Mains examination result is considered as the final result of the SSC-CGL.
• Assistant Audit Officer (AAO) is the top-paying job under SSC CGL. The highest salary in SSC CGL for AAO is Rs. 65,318. The salary varies city-wise, and the same goes for like HRA and other allowances.