SSC CGL Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) Syllabus, Cut Off, Salary, Qualification PDF Download

SSC CGL Junior Statistical Officer: Training and Job Profile

The National Sample Survey Office (NSSO), which is the largest organization in India conducting periodic socio-economic surveys, is where Junior Statistical Officers are employed. Given that the NSSO has offices in all states and union territories of India, Junior Statistical Officers can be posted in any part of the country.

• Junior Statistical Officers are required to complete a four-week training program at the National Statistical Systems Training Academy, which covers statistical tools and population or demographic analysis. The NSSO has several divisions, such as Survey Design and Research, Field Operations, Data Processing, Coordination, and Publication. Junior Statistical Officers can be posted in any of these divisions, and their primary responsibilities involve data collection and data processing.
• Junior Statistical Officers are responsible for conducting technical planning of surveys, formulating concepts and definitions, designing sampling strategies, and overseeing data collection activities related to socio-economic factors, programs, price indexes, and urban surveys. Officers posted in the data processing division are involved in sample selection, software development, processing, validation, and tabulation of the data collected through surveys. The data they compile provides estimates and parameters that are crucial in the formulation of government policies, programs, and schemes.

SSC CGL Junior Statistical Officer: Salary

Junior Statistical Officer is a Group ‘B’ post with a Grade pay of Rs 4200 i.e Pay level-6. The detailed salary structure of SSC CGL Junior Statistical Officer can be found below.

Check the table below to get an idea of the approximate in-hand Monthly salary of an SSC CGL Junior Statistical Officer.

An approximate salary breakdown of SSC CGL Junior Statistical Officer can be seen below.

Classification of Cities

Candidates can find the list of X, Y and Z Class Cities for House Rent Allowance as per the 7th Pay Commission for Central Government Employees from the table given below:-

SSC CGL Junior Statistical Officer: Promotion and Career Growth

Junior Statistical Officers after SSC CGL can get the following promotions after serving diligently for a certain period and also by clearing departmental exams.

SSC CGL Junior Statistical Officer: Eligibility Criteria

Candidates applying for SSC CGL Junior Statistical Officer can check the eligibility criteria from the table below before applying for the job.

SSC CGL Junior Statistical Officer: Vacancy

SSC CGL Junior Statistical Officer vacancy details for the current and previous years have been given below for the reference of the candidates.

SSC CGL Junior Statistical Officer: Selection Process

SSC CGL selection proces has two stages- Tier 1 and Tier 2. Details of each tier for the Junior Statistical Officer post are given below.
The selection process for the Junior Statistical Officer post in SSC CGL comprises two stages - Tier 1 and Tier 2. All candidates must appear for the Tier 1 exam.
In the Tier 2 exam, candidates must appear for Paper I and Paper II. Paper I is divided into three sections, each with two modules. The modules are as follows:

• Section 1: Mathematical Abilities (Module 1) and Reasoning and General Intelligence (Module 2)
• Section 2: English Language and Comprehension (Module 1) and General Awareness (Module 2)
• Section 3: Computer Knowledge Test (Module 1) and Data Entry Speed Test (Module 2)

Paper II is the statistics paper that candidates need to appear for to qualify for the post of JSO.
After clearing the exam, candidates will undergo document verification and medical examination before the final selection is made.

SSC CGL Junior Statistical Officer: Exam Pattern

The selection process for Junior Statistical Office is conducted in two stages i.e. Tier 1 and Tier 2. The questions will be set both in Hindi and English languages. Candidates can get the details of the SSC CGL exam pattern from the table below.

SSC CGL Junior Statistical Officer: Syllabus

Tiers 1 consists of 1 paper, and Tier 2 has 2 papers. SSC CGL syllabus for Junior Statistical Officer is listed below in detail.

SSC CGL Junior Statistical Officer: Cutoff

SSC CGL Exam for Junior Statistical Officer is conducted in 3 tiers and Cutoff marks are released separately for Tier-1, 2, and 3. The Cutoff marks for the General category in each tier are given below. Candidates can check the SSC CGL Cutoff marks listed below.

FAQs for SSC CGL Junior Statistical Officer

What are the responsibilities of a Junior Statistical Officer?

A Junior Statistical Officer is responsible for collecting data for various schemes of the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, including Socio-Economic Survey, Urban Frame Survey, Consumer Price Index, Rural Price Collection, etc. They primarily engage in fieldwork during the initial years of their service.

What is the minimum salary for a Junior Statistical Officer in SSC CGL?

The basic salary for a fresher Junior Statistical Officer in SSC CGL is Rs. 35,400 per month. However, the salary may vary according to geographical location.

How long does it take for an SSC Junior Statistical Officer to become a gazetted officer?

A Junior Statistical Officer is an entry-level, non-gazetted officer role. The chances of promotion are usually after 5 to 8 years of service, after which the Junior Statistical Officer may become a Senior Statistical Officer, which is a gazetted post.

Where does the training for Junior Statistical Officer take place?

The National Statistical Systems Training Academy conducts four weeks of training on statistical tools and population or demographic analysis.

How many vacancies are available for the Junior Statistical Officer post?

As per the SSC CGL 2022 vacancy details, there are a total of 110 vacancies available for the Junior Statistical Officer post this year.