SSC CGL 2021 Tier 1 Exam Begins Amid Covid Guidelines

SSC CGL tier 1 2021 is being held as of today. After passing a thermal screening, students were allowed to enter.

From now forward, the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) will be conducting the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) test. Under stringent COVID-19 norms, the SSC CGL 2021 tier 1 test is being held in several shifts across various exam centres in India. Only candidates who have a valid SSC CGL 2021 admit card and one original ID proof will be allowed to enter the test centre. Candidates who used mask sanitizers were allowed to enter the exam room. Due to the second wave of the coronavirus, the SSC CGL 2021 test has been postponed. The test was originally planned for May 29 to June 7, 2021.

SSC CGL exam date 2021

CGL exam eventsImportant Dates
CGL admit card 2021 dateAugust 3, 2021 onwards
SSC CGL 2021 examAugust 13 to 24, 2021

The question paper for the SSC CGL tier 1 test is centred on themes such as general intellect and reasoning, general awareness, quantitative aptitude, and English comprehension. The exam is computer-based online. The SSC CGL test has a 60-minute time limit and includes negative marking.

What after the SSC CGL tier 1 exam?

Candidates who pass the SSC CGL tier 1 test will be eligible to sit for the SSC CGL tier 2 exam. Tier 2 of the SSC CGL test will be held online once again, but this time with 100 questions instead of 60 and a two-hour time limit instead of 60 minutes. The SSC CGL tier 2 dates will be announced soon.

What is the SSC CGL?

SSC CGL is a government of India examination that is used to hire candidates for various Group ‘B’ and Group ‘C’ jobs in various departments, ministries, and organisations. Assistant Audit Officer, Assistant Accounts Officer, Inspector (Central Excise), and more positions are available.