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Career · Government and Civil Services

Central government officer through SSC

Also called: SSC CGL officer

Works in central ministries and departments as an inspector, assistant or auditor after an SSC exam.

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DemandCompetitive

Starting pay₹5-9 LPA

Time to first job6 to 18 months of preparation

Who can enterGraduation for CGL; Class 12 for CHSL; age limits apply

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What the work is

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) recruits for many central government posts. The Combined Graduate Level (CGL) exam fills posts such as Assistant Section Officer, Income Tax Inspector, GST and Customs Inspector, Auditor and Sub-Inspector in central agencies. CHSL, MTS, CPO and other exams fill posts for Class 12 and Class 10 pass candidates.

These are secure jobs with clear pay and promotions, and the syllabus (maths, reasoning, English and general awareness) is shorter than UPSC.

A typical week

Process files and applications in ministries
Inspect and assess taxes (inspector posts)
Audit government accounts
Support officers with administration

It suits people who

Want a secure government job
Are quick with maths and reasoning
Like structured work

Your path to get there

School (Class 8-10)Class 11-12College or fresherWorking or switching

School (Class 8-10)

Build maths speed and English grammar

Class 11-12

Class 12 pass can write SSC CHSL

College or fresher

Prepare for SSC CGL: quantitative aptitude, reasoning, English, general awareness
Take timed mock tests every week

Working or switching

Check age limits; many people prepare while working

Returning after a break?

Check the age limits and relaxations for your category before you start.
Start with SSC and state exams, which have shorter syllabuses, while preparing for bigger exams.
Plan a fixed daily study schedule of 4 to 6 hours with mock tests every week.

Exams and certifications

Name	What it is for	When
SSC CGL ↗	Group B and C posts for graduates	Once a year
SSC CHSL ↗	Posts for Class 12 pass	Once a year
RRB NTPC ↗	Railway non-technical posts	As notified

Exam names, eligibility and dates change. Always check the official website for this year's notice.

Job market

Job titles to search

Assistant Section OfficerIncome Tax InspectorGST InspectorAuditorSub-Inspector (CPO)

Who hires

Central ministries and departmentsTax departmentsCAG officesRailways

Where the jobs are

All over India

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