{"id":25649391,"date":"2026-06-08T17:55:40","date_gmt":"2026-06-08T12:25:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/?p=25649391"},"modified":"2026-06-08T17:57:09","modified_gmt":"2026-06-08T12:27:09","slug":"ssc-cgl-assistant-section-officer-notification","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/ssc-cgl-assistant-section-officer-notification\/","title":{"rendered":"SSC CGL Assistant Section Officer (ASO) Recruitment 2026: Notification PDF, Eligibility, Salary &#038; Exam Pattern"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_79_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a26d8906abaa\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a26d8906abaa\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/ssc-cgl-assistant-section-officer-notification\/#SSC_CGL_Assistant_Section_Officer_Notification_2026_PDF_Download\" >SSC CGL Assistant Section Officer Notification 2026 PDF Download<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/ssc-cgl-assistant-section-officer-notification\/#SSC_CGL_Assistant_Section_Officer_2026_%E2%80%93_Notification_Details\" >SSC CGL Assistant Section Officer 2026 &#8211; Notification Details<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/ssc-cgl-assistant-section-officer-notification\/#SSC_CGL_ASO_2026_%E2%80%94_Important_Dates\" >SSC CGL ASO 2026 \u2014 Important Dates<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/ssc-cgl-assistant-section-officer-notification\/#SSC_CGL_ASO_2026_Vacancy_Details\" >SSC CGL ASO 2026 Vacancy Details<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/ssc-cgl-assistant-section-officer-notification\/#SSC_CGL_ASO_2026_%E2%80%94_Departments_That_Recruit_Assistant_Section_Officers\" >SSC CGL ASO 2026 \u2014 Departments That Recruit Assistant Section Officers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/ssc-cgl-assistant-section-officer-notification\/#SSC_CGL_ASO_2026_Eligibility_Criteria\" >SSC CGL ASO 2026 Eligibility Criteria<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/ssc-cgl-assistant-section-officer-notification\/#SSC_CGL_2026_Selection_Process_for_ASO\" >SSC CGL 2026 Selection Process for ASO<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/ssc-cgl-assistant-section-officer-notification\/#SSC_CGL_2026_Exam_Pattern_for_ASO_Post\" >SSC CGL 2026 Exam Pattern for ASO Post<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/ssc-cgl-assistant-section-officer-notification\/#How_to_Apply_for_SSC_CGL_2026\" >How to Apply for SSC CGL 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/ssc-cgl-assistant-section-officer-notification\/#SSC_CGL_ASO_Salary_2026_%E2%80%94_In-Hand_Pay_Allowances\" >SSC CGL ASO Salary 2026 \u2014 In-Hand Pay &amp; Allowances<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/ssc-cgl-assistant-section-officer-notification\/#SSC_CGL_ASO_vs_Other_Top_SSC_CGL_Posts_%E2%80%94_Comparison\" >SSC CGL ASO vs Other Top SSC CGL Posts \u2014 Comparison<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/ssc-cgl-assistant-section-officer-notification\/#Why_Is_ASO_in_CSS_the_Most_Preferred_SSC_CGL_Post\" >Why Is ASO in CSS the Most Preferred SSC CGL Post?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>SSC CGL Assistant Section Officer 2026 notification is out! The SSC CGL 2026 Notification was officially released on 21 May 2026 by the Staff Selection Commission. Among all CGL posts, the Assistant Section Officer (ASO) is the most coveted \u2014 Group B status, Pay Level-7 salary of \u20b944,900\u2013\u20b91,42,400, and a promotion path that leads all the way to Joint Secretary. This detailed guide covers everything about the SSC CGL Assistant Section Officer 2026 \u2014 which departments recruit ASOs, eligibility criteria, salary, exam pattern, syllabus, job profile, and how to apply. Read on for the complete guide and notification PDF.<\/p>\n<div class=\"alert alert-info\">\n<div class=\"lead-gen-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/SSC-CGL-Exam.pdf\" data-url=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/SSC-CGL-Exam.pdf\" class=\"lead-pdf-download\" data-id=\"25556386\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><button class=\"btn btn-default\">SSC CGL ASO syllabus PDF<\/button><\/p>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SSC_CGL_Assistant_Section_Officer_Notification_2026_PDF_Download\"><\/span><strong>SSC CGL Assistant Section Officer Notification 2026 PDF Download<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The official SSC CGL Assistant Section Officer 2026 notification has been released by the Staff Selection Commission on 21 May 2026. The notification PDF contains complete details on post-wise vacancies, eligibility criteria, exam pattern, syllabus, age limit, application process, and important dates for the Assistant Section Officer post.<\/p>\n<p>Candidates can download the official SSC CGL ASO 2026 notification PDF directly from the SSC official website at ssc.gov.in. It is strongly advised to read the notification thoroughly before filling out the application form.<\/p>\n<div class=\"alert alert-info\">\n<div class=\"lead-gen-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Notice_of_adv_cgl_2026.pdf\" data-url=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Notice_of_adv_cgl_2026.pdf\" class=\"lead-pdf-download\" data-id=\"25556386\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><button class=\"btn btn-default\">SSC CGL ASO nOTIFICATION PDF<\/button><\/p>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SSC_CGL_Assistant_Section_Officer_2026_%E2%80%93_Notification_Details\"><\/span><strong>SSC CGL Assistant Section Officer 2026 &#8211; Notification Details<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full px-2 mb-6\">\n<table class=\"min-w-full border-collapse text-sm leading-[1.7] whitespace-normal\">\n<thead class=\"text-left\">\n<tr>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Parameter<\/th>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Details<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>Conducting Body<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Staff Selection Commission (SSC)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>Exam Name<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Examination 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>Post Name<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Assistant Section Officer (ASO)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>Pay Level<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Level-7 (\u20b944,900 \u2013 \u20b91,42,400)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>Post Classification<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Group &#8220;B&#8221;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>Age Limit<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">18\u201330 years \/ 20\u201330 years (depends on department)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>Application Start Date<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">21 May 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>Last Date to Apply<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">22 June 2026 (11:00 PM)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>Last Date for Fee Payment<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">23 June 2026 (11:00 PM)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>Application Correction Window<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">29 June \u2013 01 July 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>Tier-I Exam (Tentative)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">August \u2013 September 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>Tier-II Exam (Tentative)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">December 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>Official Website<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ssc.gov.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ssc.gov.in<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SSC_CGL_ASO_2026_%E2%80%94_Important_Dates\"><\/span><strong>SSC CGL ASO 2026 \u2014 Important Dates<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full px-2 mb-6\">\n<table class=\"min-w-full border-collapse text-sm leading-[1.7] whitespace-normal\">\n<thead class=\"text-left\">\n<tr>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Event<\/th>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Date<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Notification Release<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">21 May 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Application Opens<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">21 May 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Last Date to Apply<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">22 June 2026 (11:00 PM)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Last Date for Fee Payment<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">23 June 2026 (11:00 PM)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Application Correction Window<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">29 June \u2013 01 July 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Tier-I Exam<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">August \u2013 September 2026 (Tentative)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Tier-II Exam<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">December 2026 (Tentative)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SSC_CGL_ASO_2026_Vacancy_Details\"><\/span><strong>SSC CGL ASO 2026 Vacancy Details<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>SSC CGL 2026 notification mentions approximately 12,256 total vacancies across all posts. The exact post-wise and category-wise vacancy details for the Assistant Section Officer are yet to be released and will be updated on the official SSC website at ssc.gov.in &gt; For Candidates &gt; Tentative Vacancy.<\/p>\n<p>Vacancies are available across departments including CSS, Intelligence Bureau, Ministry of External Affairs, AFHQ, MeitY, Ministry of Railways, and other Central Government ministries. Reservation for SC, ST, OBC, EWS, Ex-Servicemen, and PwBD candidates will be as communicated by the respective indenting ministries as per Government of India orders.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SSC_CGL_ASO_2026_%E2%80%94_Departments_That_Recruit_Assistant_Section_Officers\"><\/span><strong>SSC CGL ASO 2026 \u2014 Departments That Recruit Assistant Section Officers<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">The Assistant Section Officer post under SSC CGL 2026 falls under Pay Level-7 (\u20b944,900 \u2013 \u20b91,42,400). It is a Group B post and the most prestigious non-gazetted-turned-gazetted entry point through CGL. The following departments recruit ASOs:<\/p>\n<div class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full px-2 mb-6\">\n<table class=\"min-w-full border-collapse text-sm leading-[1.7] whitespace-normal\">\n<thead class=\"text-left\">\n<tr>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">S. No.<\/th>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Department \/ Ministry<\/th>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Age Limit<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">1<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>Central Secretariat Service (CSS)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">20\u201330 years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">2<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>Intelligence Bureau (IB)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">18\u201330 years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">3<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>Ministry of Railways<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">20\u201330 years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">4<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>Ministry of External Affairs (MEA)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">20\u201330 years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">5<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>AFHQ (Armed Forces Headquarters)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">20\u201330 years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">6<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>Ministry of Electronics &amp; Information Technology (MeitY)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">18\u201330 years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">7<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>Other Ministries \/ Departments \/ Organizations<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">18\u201330 years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">CSS ASO is widely considered the most coveted SSC CGL post, as it is the entry point into the Central Secretariat \u2014 the nerve centre of the Government of India.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SSC_CGL_ASO_2026_Eligibility_Criteria\"><\/span><strong>SSC CGL ASO 2026 Eligibility Criteria<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"><strong>Educational Qualification<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">For the post of Assistant Section Officer under SSC CGL 2026, the essential qualification is:<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">Bachelor&#8217;s Degree from a recognized University or equivalent.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">Any graduate \u2014 B.A., B.Sc., B.Com, B.Tech, BBA \u2014 is eligible to apply. There is no specific stream requirement for the ASO post.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">Candidates in their final year of graduation can also apply, provided they hold the degree on or before 01 August 2026.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"><strong>Age Limit (As on 01 August 2026)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full px-2 mb-6\">\n<table class=\"min-w-full border-collapse text-sm leading-[1.7] whitespace-normal\">\n<thead class=\"text-left\">\n<tr>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Department<\/th>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Age Limit<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">CSS, Ministry of Railways, MEA, AFHQ<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>20\u201330 years<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Intelligence Bureau, MeitY, Other Ministries<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>18\u201330 years<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>Date of Birth Range:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">For 20\u201330 years: Born between 02 August 1996 and 01 August 2006<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">For 18\u201330 years: Born between 02 August 1996 and 01 August 2008<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"><strong>Age Relaxation<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full px-2 mb-6\">\n<table class=\"min-w-full border-collapse text-sm leading-[1.7] whitespace-normal\">\n<thead class=\"text-left\">\n<tr>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Category<\/th>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Relaxation<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">OBC<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">3 years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">SC \/ ST<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">5 years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">PwBD<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">10 years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">PwBD (OBC)<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">13 years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">PwBD (SC\/ST)<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">15 years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Ex-Servicemen (ESM)<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">3 years after deduction of military service from actual age<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Central Govt. Employees (Group C, min. 3 years service)<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Up to 40 years of age<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Widows \/ Divorced Women (not remarried)<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Up to 35 years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Widows \/ Divorced Women SC\/ST (not remarried)<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Up to 40 years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SSC_CGL_2026_Selection_Process_for_ASO\"><\/span><strong>SSC CGL 2026 Selection Process for ASO<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">The selection process for Assistant Section Officer under SSC CGL 2026 is as follows:<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"><strong>Stage 1: Tier-I (Computer Based Examination)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Qualifying \/ shortlisting round.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Marks are NOT counted in final merit.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Candidates are shortlisted for Tier-II based on Tier-I performance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"><strong>Stage 2: Tier-II (Computer Based Examination)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">The final merit list for ASO is based entirely on Tier-II performance.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Candidates must:\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Score well in Section-I + Section-II of Paper-I (390 marks \u2014 counted for merit).<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Qualify Section-III (Computer Knowledge Test) at higher standards for ASO posts.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Qualify Section-IV (DEST) at higher standards for ASO posts (CSS, MEA, AFHQ).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"><strong>Stage 3: Document Verification<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Conducted by the User Department (CSS, IB, MEA, AFHQ, etc.).<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Original certificates for education, age, category etc. are verified.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"><strong>SSC CGL 2026 Minimum Qualifying Marks<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full px-2 mb-6\">\n<table class=\"min-w-full border-collapse text-sm leading-[1.7] whitespace-normal\">\n<thead class=\"text-left\">\n<tr>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Category<\/th>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Minimum Qualifying Marks (Tier-I &amp; Tier-II Sections)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">UR (General)<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">30%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">OBC \/ EWS<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">25%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">SC \/ ST \/ PwBD \/ Others<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">20%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SSC_CGL_2026_Exam_Pattern_for_ASO_Post\"><\/span><strong>SSC CGL 2026 Exam Pattern for ASO Post<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">The SSC CGL 2026 exam is conducted in two tiers. The ASO is a Computer Proficiency post, which means candidates must qualify both the Computer Knowledge Test (Section-III) and DEST (Section-IV) at higher standards compared to other posts.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"><strong>SSC CGL 2026 Tier-I Exam Pattern (Computer Based Examination)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Questions are Objective Type \/ MCQ.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">All sections except English are bilingual (Hindi &amp; English).<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Negative marking: 0.50 marks per wrong answer.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Tier-I is qualifying \/ shortlisting only \u2014 marks are NOT counted in the final merit.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full px-2 mb-6\">\n<table class=\"min-w-full border-collapse text-sm leading-[1.7] whitespace-normal\">\n<thead class=\"text-left\">\n<tr>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Subject<\/th>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Questions<\/th>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Maximum Marks<\/th>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Time<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">General Intelligence &amp; Reasoning<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">25<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">50<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">15 min<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">General Awareness<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">25<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">50<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">15 min<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Quantitative Aptitude<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">25<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">50<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">15 min<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">English Comprehension<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">25<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">50<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">15 min<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>Total<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>100<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>200<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>1 hour<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"><strong>SSC CGL 2026 Tier-2 Exam Pattern (Computer Based Examination)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>Paper-I<\/strong> (Compulsory for ALL posts including ASO):<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>Session-I (2 hours 15 minutes):<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full px-2 mb-6\">\n<table class=\"min-w-full border-collapse text-sm leading-[1.7] whitespace-normal\">\n<thead class=\"text-left\">\n<tr>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Section<\/th>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Subject<\/th>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Questions<\/th>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Marks<\/th>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Time<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Section-I (A)<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Mathematical Abilities<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">30<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">90<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">30 min<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Section-I (B)<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Reasoning &amp; General Intelligence<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">30<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">90<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">30 min<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Section-II (A)<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">English Language &amp; Comprehension<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">45<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">135<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">40 min<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Section-II (B)<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">General Awareness<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">25<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">75<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">20 min<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Section-III<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Computer Knowledge Test<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">20<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">60<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">15 min<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>Session-II (15 minutes):<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">Total Marks (Scoring Sections): Section-I + Section-II = 180 + 210 = 390 marks<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">Negative Marking in Tier-II Paper-I:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full px-2 mb-6\">\n<table class=\"min-w-full border-collapse text-sm leading-[1.7] whitespace-normal\">\n<thead class=\"text-left\">\n<tr>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Section<\/th>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Subject<\/th>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Marks<\/th>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Time<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Section-IV<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Data Entry Speed Test (DEST)<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Qualifying<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">15 min<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Section-I, II, III: 1 mark deducted per wrong answer.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Section-IV (DEST): Qualifying, no marks; error percentage assessed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"><strong>Special Requirement for SSC CGL ASO Post \u2014 Computer Proficiency<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">The ASO in CSS, MEA, and AFHQ is classified as a Computer Proficiency post. This means:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Candidates must qualify both Section-III (Computer Knowledge Test) AND Section-IV (DEST) at a higher cut-off than other posts.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">The exact higher qualifying standard is decided by the Commission.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Failing to meet the higher standard in either Section-III or Section-IV will disqualify a candidate from being considered for the ASO post, even if their overall score is high.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>DEST (Data Entry Speed Test):<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Duration: 15 minutes<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Task: Data entry of a passage of approximately 2,000 key depressions<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">It is mandatory and qualifying. Higher error standards apply for ASO.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"><strong>Final Merit List for SSC CGL 2026 ASO Post<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">The Final Merit List (FRTA \/ Final Selection) for the ASO post is prepared on the basis of:<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">Aggregate marks in Section-I + Section-II of Paper-I (Tier-II), subject to qualifying Section-III (Computer Knowledge Test) and Section-IV (DEST) at higher standards.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">In other words, your final rank is determined by 390 marks (Mathematical Abilities + Reasoning + English + General Awareness), provided you clear the Computer Proficiency requirements.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Apply_for_SSC_CGL_2026\"><\/span><strong>How to Apply for SSC CGL 2026<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-decimal flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Visit <a class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\" href=\"https:\/\/ssc.gov.in\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/ssc.gov.in<\/a> (official SSC website).<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Register with your email ID and mobile number under &#8220;New Registration.&#8221;<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Fill in the online application form \u2014 personal details, educational qualifications, contact information, and post preferences.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Upload photograph and signature in the prescribed format and size.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Pay the application fee (\u20b9100\/- if applicable) through BHIM UPI, Net Banking, or Credit\/Debit card.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Submit the form and take a printout of the confirmation page.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>Application Correction Window:<\/strong> 29 June \u2013 01 July 2026 (for correcting errors in the submitted form)<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"><strong>SSC CGL 2026 Application Fee<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full px-2 mb-6\">\n<table class=\"min-w-full border-collapse text-sm leading-[1.7] whitespace-normal\">\n<thead class=\"text-left\">\n<tr>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Category<\/th>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Fee<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">General \/ OBC \/ EWS (Male)<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">\u20b9100\/-<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Women<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>Exempted<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">SC \/ ST<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>Exempted<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Ex-Servicemen (ESM)<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>Exempted<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">PwBD<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>Exempted<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>Payment Mode:<\/strong> BHIM UPI, Net Banking, Credit Card, Debit Card. Last date for fee payment: 23 June 2026 (11:00 PM)<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SSC_CGL_ASO_Salary_2026_%E2%80%94_In-Hand_Pay_Allowances\"><\/span><strong>SSC CGL ASO Salary 2026 \u2014 In-Hand Pay &amp; Allowances<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">The Assistant Section Officer is a Pay Level-7 post under the 7th Pay Commission.<\/p>\n<div class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full px-2 mb-6\">\n<table class=\"min-w-full border-collapse text-sm leading-[1.7] whitespace-normal\">\n<thead class=\"text-left\">\n<tr>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Pay Component<\/th>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Amount<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>Pay Scale<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">\u20b944,900 \u2013 \u20b91,42,400<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>Basic Pay<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">\u20b944,900\/-<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>HRA (X Cities \u2014 Delhi, Mumbai, etc.)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">27% of Basic = ~\u20b912,123\/-<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>HRA (Y Cities)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">18% of Basic = ~\u20b98,082\/-<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>HRA (Z Cities)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">9% of Basic = ~\u20b94,041\/-<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>DA (Dearness Allowance)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">As per current Central Govt. rates (revised bi-annually)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>TA (Transport Allowance)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">As applicable by city<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>Gross In-hand (Delhi \u2014 approx.)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">\u20b955,000 \u2013 \u20b965,000\/- per month<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h4 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>Additional perquisites:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Provident Fund (PF) and Gratuity<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Leave Travel Concession (LTC)<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Children&#8217;s Education Allowance<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Medical Benefits (CGHS)<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">House Building Advance (HBA)<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Government accommodation (allotment basis)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">CSS ASOs posted in New Delhi receive the X-City HRA (27%), making the gross package among the best at this pay level in the government.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SSC_CGL_ASO_vs_Other_Top_SSC_CGL_Posts_%E2%80%94_Comparison\"><\/span><strong>SSC CGL ASO vs Other Top SSC CGL Posts \u2014 Comparison<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>For candidates prioritizing stability, career growth, work culture, and location, the ASO in CSS is consistently the top preference in SSC CGL.<\/p>\n<div class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full px-2 mb-6\">\n<table class=\"min-w-full border-collapse text-sm leading-[1.7] whitespace-normal\">\n<thead class=\"text-left\">\n<tr>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Post<\/th>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Pay Level<\/th>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Classification<\/th>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Nature of Work<\/th>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Transfer Risk<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>ASO (CSS)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Level-7<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Group B<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Policy\/File Work<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Low (Delhi cadre)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>ASO (MEA)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Level-7<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Group B<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Diplomatic work<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Low<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>ASO (IB)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Level-7<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Group B<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Intelligence\/Security<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Moderate<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>Inspector of Income Tax (CBDT)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Level-7<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Group B<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Tax investigation<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">High<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>Inspector (Central Excise)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Level-7<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Group B<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Customs\/Excise<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">High<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>Assistant Audit Officer<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Level-8<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Group B Gazetted<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 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