The SSC CGL tier-I 2018 was conducted from 4 June to 13 June.
The examination consisted of 100 questions bearing 2 marks and a negative marking of 0.50 marks for every incorrect answer. The section was arranged in the ascending order beginning with Reasoning and ended with English.
Those who clear the Tier I exam will have to appear for tier-II, tier-III and skill test. While the Tier I is the preliminary exam, Tier II is called the main exam; Tier III is the descriptive test and Tier IV is the computer proficiency test/skill test followed by document verification.
Staff Selection Commission changes age limit
Earlier, the age limit was notified to be from 20 years to 27 years. Now, the lower age limit to apply for the post has been revised as 18 years. The upper age limit, however, remains the same – that is – 27 years.