CPT for Assistant Central secretariat services & DEST for Tax Assistant Post

Computer Proficiency Test (CPT)
After declaration of Tier 2 Result, SSC will conduct Computer Proficiency Test (CPT). CPT is conducted for all those candidates who have opted for CSS (Central Secretariat Services) anywhere in their post preference. You need not to carry your computer / laptop / keyboard as Computer will be provided by SSC. No exemption from CPT for any category of PH candidates. CPT will be of qualifying nature. Marks obtained will be not counted in merit but if you fail in this test than you will not get CSS post but eligible for other posts.
CPT includes three modules- Word Processing, Spread Sheet and Generation of Slides

Word Processing – In this module commission will give you a printed English passage that has to be typed on the computer. Software is not exactly Microsoft Word but similar to MS word 2007. In this module candidate has to type 2000 characters (key depressions) in 15 minutes without any formatting (Bold / Italic / Underline etc.). To clear this test is not a herculean task if someone practices regularly on computer. Microsoft Word can count characters as well, so you can practice on your computer by typing any article of approximately 2000 characters in 15 minutes. This is checked against how many mistakes you make in typing. Only a certain percent of mistakes are allowed.

Spreadsheets - In this module candidate have to work on Microsoft Excel software Version 2007 (In last year CPT) and create a spreadsheet as they provide in a printed sheet. You have to calculate data by using some simple formulas of MS Excel like sums, multiplication, profits, percentages etc. in 15 minutes time. Only simple formulas are needed but one must have a basic understanding of MS Excel 2007.

Generation of slides - In this module commission will give you a printed sheet showing a print-out of a single slide. Candidates have to create a slide similar to the given slide on Microsoft PowerPoint software Version 2007 (In last year CPT) in 15 minutes time. For this module one must have the knowledge of header, footer, inserting date/time and file address and basic understanding of Microsoft PowerPoint 2007.

Suggested Book for CPT is MS Office 2007 IN A NUTSHELL. This book will give comprehensive Idea of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint 2007. But for typing test only practice matters. Apart from MS Office 2007 in a Nutshell, you can also download some handbooks on MS Excel (For Formulas) & MS PowerPoint (For Slides) by searching on Google. Those who don’t have basic knowledge of Computer download notes from Study Material Section or check below links.
Data Entry Skill Test (DEST)
After declaration of Tier 2 Result, SSC will conduct Data Entry Skill Test (DEST). DEST is conducted for all those candidates who have opted for Tax Assistant Post anywhere in their post preference. You need not to carry your computer / laptop / keyboard as Computer will be provided by SSC. Exemption from DEST for PH candidates is subject to government policy in force at the time as per the CGL 2013 notification. DEST will be of qualifying nature. Marks obtained will be not counted in merit but if you fail in this test than you will not get Tax Assistant post but eligible for other posts.

DEST is very similar to Module 1 of CPT. As mentioned in the notification minimum speed of typing should be 2000 key depressions in 15 minutes. In DEST, commission will give you a printed English passage that has to be typed on the computer. Software is not exactly Microsoft Word but similar to MS word 2007. In this module candidate has to type minimum 2000 characters (key depressions) in 15 minutes without any formatting (Bold / Italic / Underline etc.). This test can be clear by regular practice of 15 days. Microsoft Word can count characters as well, so you can practice on your computer by typing any article of more than 2000 characters in 15 minutes. This is checked against how many mistakes you make in typing. Only a certain percent of mistakes are allowed.
Computer Proficiency Test (CPT) & Data Entry Speed Test (DEST) are basically elimination techniques
For Module-1 (MS Word/Typing test) Cut-off means that upto this percentage, mistakes are allowed by candidates.

 General
 OBC
 SC
 ST
 OH,VH,HH
 Cut-off
 5%
 7%
 7%
 15%
 15%

For Module 2 and 3 (PowerPoint and Excels sheet) minimum marks have to be secured. Cut-off for General candidates was 120 and for all other candidates was 100 marks. These marks are total marks obtained in Module 2 and 3, not separately.

A. Full Mistakes : The following errors are treated as full mistakes :--
-- For every omission of word/ figure.
-- For every substitution of a wrong word /figure.
-- For every addition of a word / figure not found in the passage.

B. Half Mistakes : The following errors are treated as half mistakes :--
(i) Spacing Errors : Where no space is provided between two words, e.g. ‘Ihope’ or undesired space is provided between the words or letters of a word e.g. hope I have, ‘I hxxave’.
(ii) For every spelling error committed by way of repetition, or addition or transposition or omission or substitution of a letter/letters, e.g. the word ‘spelling’ typed as ‘seeplings’ etc.
(iii) Wrong Capitalisation : Wrong use of capital letter for small letter and vice-versa.

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  2. m getting just 1.5 marks above the NIP cut-off ( obc) ,,any chance for TA??

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  3. Yes, you will get the job if will able to clear DEST as lot of candidates don't want TA job & will not appear in DEST, be focus on Typing ..

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  4. Respected sir,
    Imagine I typed all of the passage within 10 min. &made some mistakes. I wanted to know that may I improve those mistakes in last 5 minutes?

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    1. Mistakes are allowed as per above given data (Read Full Post) ..

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    2. i have the same concern as yours..A .5% error can be allowed .Does it mean 100 letters or key depressions ? Kindly reply
      My email id is [email protected]
      If any student belongs to Bangalore or kkr region qualified in ssc cgl re exam 2013 interview post and planing to opt for CSS keeping in mind for UPSC 2015 preparation.

      my interview is on 13 jan 15
      Kindly contact for mutual benefits.

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  • Hi sir,
    Institution (Deemed University) is going to provide me the "transcript" of the graduation not the mark-sheet.Is it acceptable at the time of document verification or the mark-sheet is must?
    Please reply soon..
    Thanks in advance

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    1. They will ask for mark-sheet, If you will provide any transcript either they will give you few days time for mark-sheet or cancel your candidature... So better request for mark-sheet from your Institution (Deemed University)...

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    2. Sir,
      I google it and found:

      "In education, a 'transcript' or a 'mark-sheet' is an inventory of the courses taken and grades earned of a student throughout a course"

      Please clarify.

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    3. If transcript certificate includes your grades / marks than hopefully it will work.. Transcript certificate concept is presently outside India (USA / UK / Europe etc)... by the way what is your Institution (Deemed University) name & location and Whether your Institution (Deemed University) is recognized by UGC ..

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    4. Hi Sir,

      Its BITS, pilani Rajasthan.
      They are having the CGPA system(Grade System)
      Yes, in 1968.

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    5. Good.. you will not face any problem in doc verification ..

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    6. Hi Sir,

      Till how much marks one can get the interview post(You can explain with reference to the 2012 CGL results).

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    7. Merit also depends on marks of interview .. so unable to comment on the final merit / cut off

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    8. mohd rizwanMay 5, 2015, 2:13:00 PM

      Hi Admin,

      I have done BS(Bachelor of Science) equivalent to b.tech.
      What should I filled in the form Other (for B.S) or B.tech(as this is equivalent to B.tech)

      Plz Reply soon..

      Awaiting your Reply

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    9. Ssc CGLMay 8, 2015, 10:13:00 AM

      other ..

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  • Hello sir, I have cleared for Interview post, but I have a doubt that if I didn't able to pass the interview exam then what is my chances. Does SSC will give me another chance for non-interview post or not?

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    1. No body fails in interview .. and if you fail (not possible) than you will consider for NIP post according to your merit .. But attend both interview & non-interview document verification process ...

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  • Arindam MandalNov 27, 2014, 9:01:00 PM

    In DEST is it mandatory to complete the whole passage? suppose I made 1800 key depression with 99% accuracy, and left the rest 200, will i not qualify??

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    1. Clearly mentioned in the post that minimum speed should be 2000 key depression than why are asking such a foolish question .. Mistakes are allowed as per above given chart, First Read Full Post ..

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  • Sir, 7% mistakes means nearly how many mistakes are allowed.... in total passage . Thanks in advance

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    1. This is height ... 7% means mistake less or equal to 7% ..

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    2. 7% means 7 full/14 half characters mistakes per 100 characters.

      Hope it clarifies..

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  • 412 obc any chances for ip ..???
    which is best post for this score

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    1. Hopefully you will get IP post... CSS is good post if able to clear CPT Exam..

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  • sir I m qualified for only TA. will I have to give only typing test (2000 strokes in 15 min.) ? or I'ill have to give also EXCEL or POWERPOINT presentation?????????? I have no any idea. sir pls clear it.

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    1. DEST only..

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    2. Yes Dest Only ..

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    3. I got 394 marks gen. catogry. Any chance of T.A. ? cause i heard merit list is 5-6 no. higher than Tier2 cut off. pls clear.

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    4. Yes you have chances .. only you have to qualify DEST ...

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  • Rakesh sarswatDec 9, 2014, 6:59:00 PM

    Sir...
    I am frm bikaner (raj.) Nd i want permanently posting in bikaner in group b ssc... with healthy salary
    plzzz tell me abt preferences which could fullfills my requirements. ... thnkss

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    1. SSC never offers City based Jobs ..

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  • aditya kanwadiaDec 11, 2014, 2:08:00 AM

    Dear, Sir, I am Graduate from the Distance University , therefore I have consolidated marksheet(not the year wise mark sheets)
    Is this matter of concern?
    Do i need year-wise marksheets?

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    1. Not an issue, consolidated mark-sheet will work

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    2. surendra patibandlaDec 17, 2014, 12:24:00 PM

      Do u have certificate of recognition/approval. If u have where did u get it. I'm also from distance education.

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  • SANJAY BHUTTAPALLEDec 13, 2014, 9:07:00 AM

    Sir I have 363 marks I'm in st category my cutt off is 340 then w

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    1. Hopefully you will get Inspector in Central excise if not Income tax..

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  • I got 394 marks gen. catogry. Any chance of T.A. ? cause i heard merit list is 5-6 no. higher than Tier2 cut off. pls clear.

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    1. Yes... Be focus on DEST preparations ..

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  • Devender KumarDec 16, 2014, 2:13:00 PM

    sir i m an ex serviceman i got 270 marks is there any chance for auditor past in north india

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    1. As state allocation is decentralized by SSC & now departments will allot the state, so unable to tell you that you will get confirmed northern region or not..

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  • surendra patibandlaDec 17, 2014, 12:22:00 PM

    Sir, I have a completed my graduation through distance education. My university is recognised by Distance Education Council and I have all certificates except Certificate of Recognition.. What is Certificate of recognition? Where do I get it?

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    1. What is the need of Certificate of Recognition.

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    2. surendra patibandlaDec 18, 2014, 10:53:00 AM

      Sir, In the southern region call letter it is mentioned that those who graduated through distance education should bring certificate of recognition.

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    3. In such case ask a copy of certificate of recognition from your institute .. or download it from UGC Distance Education Bureau website .. or ask copy of certificate of recognition from UGC through RTI

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  • Sir I got 408.25 marks in obc category and is there any chance for me to get interview post..
    of which post's merit go high css or divisional accountant...

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    1. As lot of candidates absented / unable to clear CPT exam so CSS merit will remain low .. Be focus on interview - All the Best

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  • Swaraj agarwalDec 22, 2014, 9:04:00 AM

    SIR do bank employees require noc and experience certificate for DEST ?
    PL reply?

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    1. Yes, Govt & PSU employee have to show NOC ...

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    2. but sir in call letter it is written that departmental candidate will require noc..it means central govt employees na.. what is your view sir?
      what abt experience certificate sir?

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  • sir i am only T.A. pass candidate. Will I have to give state preference??
    and, DEST kab hoga for central region?

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    1. SSC is not asking for state preference this time ..

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  • sir,i have scored 417 and have been called for DEST , so is document verification on the same date? Also please tell if I want to join Auditor in CAG do i need to give this DEST or not?if not then what is the next procedure?Please HELP my dest is on12th jan

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    1. If you will give the Dest then you will also eligible for TA post .. other wise you will get only NIP post

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  • Devender KumarJan 13, 2015, 9:40:00 AM

    sir which is better post according to permotion in non interview post

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    1. Auditor CAG & CDAG

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  • I am getting 375-obc ANY chance to get any post other than TA?

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    1. Yes .. but less chances ..

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  • Col 2015 timely hoga Ya nhi

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    1. Hopefully YES .

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  • sir document verification ke time maine graducation ( hons.) ka hi % diya h, Kya aggragate % dena tha ? maine 6 feb ko dest diya h. baad me koi problem ho nhi hogi na?

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    1. No problem ..

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  • Cpo ka notification Ku nhi aaya

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    1. Don't have the answer of why (ku)

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  • My score is 344.will I get auditor or acc? Cat-sc

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    1. Check in Result ..

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  • pankaj gurungMar 23, 2015, 7:11:00 PM

    Sir in cgl 2013 i scored 360 marks (obc) but was not in the final list and recently heard about the revised list to come in few days so is there any chance for me to get any post. Please kindly tell sir

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    1. Ssc CGLMar 31, 2015, 5:29:00 PM

      Check in revised result ..

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  • pankaj gurungMar 24, 2015, 10:44:00 AM

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    1. Ssc CGLMar 31, 2015, 5:30:00 PM

      No Solution Now ..

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  • Manish KumarMar 30, 2015, 12:11:00 PM

    Where is the interview conducted for the post of "Assistant in Railway" and "Inspector of Post"? I am from Patna. Will the interview be held in Delhi or Patna or Allahabad ?

    Also clarify the document verification process. Does it take place in the same day in which interview is held? Suppose if a candidate is not selected for the interview posts even after giving the interview then he will be called directly for the document verification for the non-interview post isn't it? How many months of gap is there in-between the interview process for INTERVIEW POSTS and document verification process for NON-INTERVIEW POSTS?

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    1. Ssc CGLMar 31, 2015, 5:33:00 PM

      1 - Allahabad ..
      2 - same day
      3 - May be no gap / Maximum 30 days gap ..

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  • PRABHHU TEJJAAMar 30, 2015, 1:27:00 PM

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    1. Ssc CGLMar 31, 2015, 5:36:00 PM

      Check eligibility in notification ssc-cgl2014.in/2014/01/ssc-cgl-examination-2014-notification.html

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  • PRABHHU TEJJAAMar 30, 2015, 1:33:00 PM

    1. Assistant
    Central Vigilance Commission
    2. Assistant
    Intelligence Bureau Group
    3. Assistant
    Other Ministries/ Departments/Organisations
    4. Assistant
    Other Ministries/ Departments/Organisations
    5. Assistant
    Ministry of Railway Group

    1. SIR WHICH POST IS BEST PROMOTIONS AND TRANSFERS ABOVE POSTS..........?
    2. INTERVIEW POSTS & NON-INTERVIEW POSTS?
    3. WHAT IS THE SKILL TEST POSTS ABOVE POSTS....?

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    1. mohd rizwanMar 30, 2015, 10:02:00 PM

      Answer for Q1 and Q2 follow the link:

      https://ssc-cgl2014.in/2014/01/ssc-cgl-post-preference-for-male.html

      Ans (2) Interview posts GP 4600/4200 & non Interview posts GP 2800/2400( till s.no. 19 is Interview posts and Below that Non-Interview posts In the link provided)

      NOTE: You have to give the Paper of Stats, if you opt to apply for Statistical Investigator Gr II. Also If you opt for it make sure you have taken statistics as one of you main/optional subject in Graduation.
      similarly you have to give CPT(CSS) and/or DEST(for TA)

      Ans (3) To apply for the above posts you have to pass the SSC-CGL test(Tier 1 + Tier 2) along with (Interview and/or CPT and/or DEST and/or tier 3 whichever apply) .
      (For eligibility please check the following link:
      http://www.jagranjosh.com/articles/ssc-combined-graduate-level-exam-2014-eligibility-criteria-1391513503-1)

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  • mohd rizwanMar 30, 2015, 10:01:00 PM

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  • suraj pathakApr 12, 2015, 9:25:00 PM

    sir if i dont attend dest will i be considered for other choices?
    and if fail the dest test ?

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    1. mohd rizwanApr 15, 2015, 7:34:00 PM

      Yes, Your other choices would be considered in both the cases..

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  • satish soniApr 14, 2015, 9:25:00 AM

    Hello Sir,

    At the time of form filling I Filled postal address as my current address but my permanent address is different from my current address, And my document address contains my permanent address.

    So, is there any problem?

    If, yes then please guide me to come out from this problem.

    As I have 395(near about)marks in ssc cgl 2014.

    Please reply ASAP.

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    1. Ssc CGLApr 16, 2015, 2:11:00 PM

      No problem with address ...

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  • Vicky SharanApr 15, 2015, 11:19:00 AM

    I am getting 445 (116 + 158 +171) and I belong to OBC category. What are my chances ?

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    1. Ssc CGLApr 16, 2015, 2:15:00 PM

      check your chances at ssc-cgl2014.in/2015/04/ssc-cgl-2015.html

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  • akhilesh kumarApr 16, 2015, 10:37:00 AM

    Sir i dint opted for css in the preferences..wl they cl me for dest??

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    1. Ssc CGLApr 16, 2015, 2:17:00 PM

      No .. they will not call you for CPT

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  • ravi nit.bApr 18, 2015, 10:23:00 AM

    sir what r the chances to get posted in ranchi for css post

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    1. Ssc CGLApr 21, 2015, 9:55:00 AM

      CSS Post is available in Delhi Only ..

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  • ravi nit.bApr 22, 2015, 12:29:00 PM

    Sir i am getting 352 marks in st category which interview posts can i expect ,and i want to be posted in ranchi what post should i opt for that

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    1. Ssc CGLApr 28, 2015, 12:33:00 PM

      Hopefully with 352 marks in ST category you will get the job.. which job or about place of posting ,, unable to comment ..

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  • Krishna PrashanthApr 29, 2015, 11:06:00 AM

    Sir, is there any chance of changing Post Preferences at the Interview/Doc Verification stage of the recruitment ?

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    1. Ssc CGLMay 8, 2015, 9:53:00 AM

      Yes - for CGL 2014 due to restructuring of posts ..

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  • confused lotApr 29, 2015, 7:31:00 PM

    Dear Admin,

    (Firstly, great site. Very informative. Thank you)
    I am scoring 260+ in Tier 1 and Tier 2 of ssc cgl 2014. I am Ph-3 (HH) category.
    Would like your views on my chances of getting Interview as well as non-interview post?

    Regards,

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    1. Ssc CGLMay 8, 2015, 9:57:00 AM

      Check expected cut off at ssc-cgl2014.in/2015/04/ssc-cgl-2015.html

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  • Surender SainiMay 8, 2015, 9:49:00 AM

    Sir, while filling the ssc cgl 2014 form I filled the address of my father's shop as correspondence as well as permanent address because the postman rarely delivers at my home address.But as address proof, I have my home address. ( Home address as well as Shop address are in same town)
    Will I face problem during document verification?

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    1. Ssc CGLMay 8, 2015, 9:54:00 AM

      Not an issue ..

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  • Surender SainiMay 8, 2015, 10:00:00 AM

    Thanks

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  • RAJESH SAHMay 8, 2015, 4:27:00 PM

    Sir,
    I am a married female candidate .I have an OBC certificate with changed name after marriage .
    Any problem in Documents Verification time.
    Before marriage name- Mamta Kumari Prasad
    After Marriage- Mamta Sah

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  • anandMay 10, 2015, 11:36:00 PM

    sir,
    i have not fill tax assistant post in form cgl 2014(due to my mistake).but fill another non -interview post.
    if we qualifying for the non-interview post then they will call me for tax assistant typing test or not ???
    i want to appear in typing test (DEST) .how i can appear for typing TA???

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  • zafir ahmedMay 11, 2015, 11:30:00 AM

    Wat wud be salary in hand for grade b and c

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  • zafir ahmedMay 11, 2015, 11:32:00 AM

    Wat does pay scale and grade pay means

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  • zafir ahmedMay 11, 2015, 11:34:00 AM

    If sb fail in cpt wud he eligible for Other posts.

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