Government Exams & Career Paths
SSC CGL — Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level
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Eligibility
Bachelor's degree in any discipline; age 18–27 (varies by post); Indian citizen; marks criteria vary by post
Why it matters
SSC CGL fills Central Government Group B and C posts across Income Tax, Customs, Excise, MEA (Assistant Grade), Intelligence Bureau, and more. MEA Assistant posts via CGL are a backdoor to IFS-adjacent career tracks.
Benefits
Varied salary bands (₹29,200–₹1,12,400 depending on post) + central government perks (HRA, TA, medical) + postings across Group B/C central departments