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SSC CGL Assistant Section Officer: Salary

The SSC CGL Assistant Section Officer is classified as a Group 'B' post, and the salary structure for Assistant Section Officers in various departments falls under the same Pay Level-7 (7th CPC).
Below is an approximate salary breakdown for the SSC CGL Assistant Section Officer:

SSC CGL Assistant Section Officer: Job Profile

The work profile of Assistant Section Officers in various departments is mostly clerical. Candidates can have a clear idea about the work profile of Assistant Section Officers in various departments from the table below.

SSC CGL Assistant Section Officer: Promotion and Career Growth

The career graph for the Assistant Section Officers recruited for various departments after SSC CGL is almost the same if they serve diligently for a certain period. Candidates must note that the promotion and growth depend upon their hard work and skills.

SSC CGL Assistant Section Officer: Eligibility Criteria

Candidates applying for the Assistant Section Officer must have a clear idea of their SSC CGL eligibility criteria in various departments before they apply for the job.

SSC CGL Assistant Section Officer: Age Relaxation

SSC CGL Candidates for the post of Assistant Section Officer can find the permissible age relaxation for each category under the table given below.

SSC CGL Assistant Section Officer: Vacancy

The details about Assistant Section Officers’ vacancies in various departments for the current year have been given below for the reference of the candidates.

SSC CGL Assistant Section Officer: Selection Process

SSC Combined Graduate Level Exam has two stages- Tier 1 and Tier 2.

The selection process for Assistant Section Officers in various departments is almost similar and the details of various Tiers can be seen below.

• Tier 1 is imperative for all the candidates appearing for the SSC CGL exam.
• Assistant Section Officer post candidates have to appear for Paper I only which has three different sections.
• The sections are further segregated into 2 modules each. The details of each of them are given below. 
  • 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).
• For some departments like CSS, MEA, and AFHQ, computer proficiency is required. For those specific departments, the qualifying standards of Computer Knowledge Test will be set higher in comparison to others.
• The qualifying candidates will undergo document verification and medical examination for final selection.

SSC CGL Assistant Section Officer: Exam Pattern

Combined Graduate Level Examination for Assistant Section Officers in various departments is conducted in two tiers- Tier 1 and Tier 2.  Details of the exam pattern are given below.

SSC CGL Assistant Section Officer: Syllabus

Candidates applying for the Assistant Section Officer post can go through the detailed SSC CGL syllabus for each tier listed below:

SSC CGL Assistant Section Officer: Cutoff

SSC CGL Exam for Assistant Section Officers in various departments is slightly different.  Cutoff marks are released separately for Tier- 1, 2, and 3. The SSC CGL cutoff marks for the General category in each tier are given below.

FAQs for SSC CGL Assistant Section Officer

Do the exam patterns for the post of Assistant Section Officer vary across different departments?

The exam pattern for the post of Assistant Section Officer in different departments is similar across all three Tiers, except for Tier-4, which is mandatory only for the following departments:

• Ministry of External Affairs
• Armed Forces Headquarters
• Central Secretariat Service

How many vacancies are available for the post of Assistant Section Officer in various departments?

As per the SSC CGL 2022 vacancy details, the following number of vacancies are available for the post of Assistant Section Officer in various departments:

• 203 vacancies in the Central Secretariat Service
• 12 vacancies in the Intelligence Bureau
• 58 vacancies in the Ministry of External Affairs
• 102 vacancies in the Ministry of Railways
• 62 vacancies in the Armed Forces Headquarters
• 10 vacancies in the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
• 5 vacancies in Other Ministries/Departments/Organizations

Can a colorblind person apply for the Assistant Section Officer post?

As per the official notification, colorblind individuals are not eligible for the post of Assistant Section Officer in the Intelligence Bureau, Ministry of External Affairs, and National Informatics Centre.

Which government organizations release Assistant Section Officer posts for the year 2022?

As per the notification released by the Staff Selection Commission, the following government organizations release vacancies for the post of Assistant Section Officer:

• Central Secretariat Service
• Intelligence Bureau
• Ministry of External Affairs
• Ministry of Railways
• Armed Forces Headquarters
• Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
• National Informatics Centre
• Election Commission
• Central Vigilance Commission
• Central Administrative Tribunal

Is the Assistant Section Officer post a Gazetted Post?

No, the Assistant Section Officer post is not a Gazetted Post. However, after 5 years and clearing the departmental exam, an Assistant Section Officer is promoted to a Section Officer, which is a Gazetted post with the same Grade Pay.