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Updated on Sep 10, 2021 20:43 IST

SSC released the details for the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Skill Test. The skill test will be conducted on September 15 and 16. See here the details

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SSC released the details of the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Skill Test 2021 going to be conducted on September 15 and 16. The SSC CGL Skill Test is the last stage of the exam and the candidates need to qualify this stage also to get finally selected. The SSC CGL Skill Test 2021 will have three modules namely:

  • Data Entry Speed Test (DEST)
  • PowerPoint Presentation/Generation of Slides (MS PowerPoint)
  • MS Spreadsheet (MS Excel)

Also Read: SSC CGL Skill Test 2022 Details Released

SSC CGL DEST Details

The SSC will provide a master text of about 2000 characters. The candidates will be required to press 2000 keys in one minute. Candidates need to type an approximately equal number of words as given in the passage.

The combination of alphanumeric keys followed by a space will be considered as a word. After typing the same number of words (as given in the passage), the keyboard will not allow the candidate to type any word. It will automatically stop typing. For example, the candidates will be allowed to type only 500 words for the passage of 500 words after that the spacebar will not allow the candidate to type. The candidates can correct the wrongly typed words with the help of the arrow keys or backspace keys to remove the desired word.

The candidates should note that:

  • No printout of the skill test will be provided.
  • Candidates appearing for the English Typing Test/DEST are advised to select the default language of the document as English (United States)
  • SSC has uploaded a dummy video for the candidates under the Candidate’s Corner Tab. The candidates must see it before appearing in the skill test

Also Read: SSC CGL Exam Pattern

SSC CGL Computer Proficiency Details (CPT) Details

The Computer Proficiency Test (CPT) comprises two additional modules as given below:

  • MS PowerPoint
  • MS Spreadsheet

Both the test will be conducted on the Microsoft Office-2007 version or above. The duration of each test will be 15 minutes. Both the test will be conducted one after the other. After the completion of these two modules, the printout of the candidate's work will be taken. The candidates will be required to put their Roll Number, Name, Exam Date and signature on each page.

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The SSC CGL 2021 Skill Test will be qualifying in nature only and the marks secured in the test will not be considered for the final selection.

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Answered 5 days ago

The candidates should note that the SSC CGL exam is conducted to recruit the candidates for the following posts:

  • Group B gazette
  • Group B non-gazette
  • Group C

The highest salary is notified for the SSC CGL AAO post which is central pay level 8 having the INR 47,600-1,51,100.

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Vipra Sharma

Beginner-Level 5

Answered 3 weeks ago

The Staff Selection Commission is expected to release the SSC CGL Tier 1 result 2025 in the second fortnight of November. The Commission will mention the roll number and names of the qualified candidates in the result PDF.

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Raj Shukla

Beginner-Level 5

Answered a month ago

Yes, the Staff Selection Commission has released the SSC CGL Tier 1 Answer Key 2025 PDF with candidate's response sheet. The last date to send objections was October 19, 2025.

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Manori Malhotra

Beginner-Level 5

Answered a month ago

The Staff Selection Commission released the SSC CGL Tier 1 Answer Key 2025 on October 16. The last date to send objections against the answer key was October 19, 2025.

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Saakshi Kumar

Beginner-Level 5

Answered a month ago

The Staff Selection Commission released the City Intimation Slip for the rescheduled exam on October 6. The Commission has released the SSC CGL Tier 1 admit card on October 10.

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Saakshi Kumar

Beginner-Level 5

Answered a month ago

The Staff Selection Commission has released the SSC CGL admit card for the rescheduled exam (October 10). The Tier 1 exam was conducted on October 14 across the nation.

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Rashmi

Beginner-Level 5

Answered a month ago

The Staff Selection Commission released the SSC CGL 2025 City Intimation Slip for the rescheduled exam on October 6. The Commission released the SSC CGL 2025 admit card for such exam on October 9 at ssc.gov.in.

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Aashi Tiwari

Beginner-Level 5