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Staff Selection Commission – Combined Graduate Level Examination also referred to as SSC CGL is an examination conducted to recruit staff to various posts in Ministries, Departments and Organisations of the Government of India. It is conducted by the Staff Selection Commission to select staff for various Group B and Group C posts. The Staff Selection Commission was established in 1975. In this article, we will point out the top 5 posts in SSC CGL and why to choose them.
Top 5 Posts in SSC CGL
This segment will bring to you the top 5 SSC CGL Posts and why to choose them. This will help you make a balanced and well informed decision. Do not be hasty. Weight out the pros and cons. This article will only serve as a guideline; you make the ultimate decision.
Central Excise Inspector
This post falls under Central Board of Excise and Customs(CBEC) and is one of the most preferred posts in SSC CGL.
Responsibilities: You will be assigned to filing paperwork and cross-checking documents for validation. Assessment of goods and services tax is done by excise inspector and the report is submitted to Superintendent. Works on the registration request by manufacturers, verifications of their units.
Also, Monitoring the goods which need to be exported and placing the seal of excise department on them is a part of this job. This job is very serious as it deals with the prevention of smuggling and assisting search and raid parties.
Educational Qualifications
Candidate must have graduation degree from a recognized university or equivalent. Age limit for applying is 20-30 years.
Pay Scale: Grade Pay: Rs. 4,600, In-hand salary: Rs. 52,000
Preventive CBEC Officer
It is a highly respected job and demands a lot. Their duties include stopping smuggling attempts and keeping our country and its interests safe from these vices. A white uniform is compulsory for Preventive Officer (P.O.). Posting is done on seaports and airports. Preventive Officers get posted in one of the 6 customs zones i.e. Chennai, Cochin, Kolkata, Mumbai, Goa, Vishakhapatnam. After 1-3 years, they can move to other excise zones.
Responsibilities: File work, noting-drafting, maintaining and monitoring files, reports etc.
Also, Prevention of Smuggling. Monitoring to ensure proper and timely payment of Customs Duties. The Preventive Officer has to check the boat, cargo, ships coming from foreign countries.
Educational Qualifications
You must clear Computer Proficiency Test (CPT)., Candidate should have done Graduation from a recognized University. Age limit for applying is 30 years.
Pay Scale: Grade Pay: Rs. 4600, In-hand salary: Rs. 52,000
Assistant Section Officer (CSS)
Arguably, one of the best posts provided by SSC CGL as it includes working under various ministries of the Government of India. The Level of Exposure will be immense.
Responsibilities: Initially, there is a training period of two months and you will be trained in various work related to the job like noting, drafting and administrative terms etc. Throughout your career, you need to work in the capital of India i.e. New Delhi. It is a relatively low pressure desk job.
Educational Qualifications
You must clear Computer Proficiency Test (CPT) and Age limit for applying is 30 years.
Pay Scale: Grade Pay: Rs. 46,000 and In-hand Salary: Rs. 46,000.
Income Tax Inspector (ITI)
Income Tax Inspector is a Group-C interview post in Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT). It is involved in the collection of Direct Taxes in India. Income Tax Officer is the most popular job offered by SSC CGL. It is also highly respected.
Responsibilities: Income tax department has both desk and field jobs depends on the work allotted and the area of posting.
There are two sections of the post:
Assessment Section: Your job is the assessment of Income Tax which people or the company is liable to pay. Handling Refund Claims and TDS queries also falls under the job description.
Non-Assessment Section: This section may require you to be part of a rapid response team which usually conducts raids and to find the defaulters. Your desk job in this section will be limited to gathering proper evidence against the defaulters.
Educational Qualifications
Candidate must have done graduation in any discipline. Age limit for applying is 21-27 years. There is a relaxation in upper age limit for OBC, ST, and SC.
Pay Scale: Grade Pay: Rs. 4,600 and In-hand Salary: Rs. 62,000.
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External Affairs Assistant
It is an assistant level post in the Ministry of External Affairs
Responsibilities: You have to do Clerical or file related work like planning and examining documents to be signed between the nations. In addition to that, you will also be responsible for coordinating between various offices of consulates and the Headquarters at New Delhi.
This is the only department of SSC CGL where foreign postings are also possible.
Educational Qualifications
Candidate must have graduation degree from a recognized university or equivalent. Age limit for applying is 20-30 years.
Pay Scale: Grade Pay: Rs. 4600 and Pay Scale: Rs. 9,300 – 34,800.
Conclusion
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This was an article highlighting the top 5 posts in SSC CGL and why to choose them. However, this article only serves as a guideline. The Ultimate decision rests in your hands. Look thoroughly through the various factors that can change your decision and then decide upon one. To help you through the exams concerning these posts, you can rely on the Entri App. It provides tons of Mock Tests and Quizzes. Click here to see how mock tests can improve your score in exams. Also, you can gain access to Online Classes and Video Lectures. This a great time to prepare. Good Luck.
