Exam

It is not necessary that applicants upload their photos right in the first go of SAT registration. Applicants can come back after paying for the SAT exam registration and still upload their headshot photos. Also they must note, that they must upload their photo at least five days before the actual exam date, following the phot requirements, else they will not be able to give the exam. 

Uploading your recent photo is essential before you sit for the main SAT exam. The definition of a good photo as per College Board is as follows:

• The image must be in any of these formats - .jpg, .gif, or .png.
• You must be recognizable in the photo you upload, basically the headshot must be clear.
• The photo should not be too dark or too light.
• Ensure that the eyes are open and not closed.
• Photo must be natural and must not be altered using any tool.
• Finally, the image must include only you and nobody else.

If these instructions are not followed, then you may not be allowed to appear for the test. 

Yes, it is mandatory to get the One-Time Registration (OTR) Number before applying for the SSC CGL exam. The candidates require OTR to login at ssc.gov.in. Without One Time Registration, the candidates won't be able to login and hence no application will be visible to them. OTR is independant to the exam, and the candidates can apply for any number of SSC exams with one OTR only.

The Staff Selection Commission provide all the avenues to pay the SSC CGL application fee in online as well as offline mode. The candidates can see below the mediums to pay the SSC CGL 2025 application fee

• BHIM UPI
• Net Banking
• Credit/Debit Cards
• SBI Challan (offline)

The SSC CGL application fee is INR 100. The last date to apply online for the SSC CGL 2025 was July 4, 2025.

The Staff Selection Commission charges a very nominal fee for the SSC CGL exam. The candidates have to pay INR 100 only for the Tier 1 exam. In addition to that, various reserved category candidates are exempted from paying any application fee. The candidates can see the categories which are exempted from paying the SSC CGL application fee. The last date to apply online for SSC CGL 2025 is July 4, 2025.

The following categories are exempted from paying the SSC CGL application fee:

• Female candidates of any category
• SC/ST
• PwD
• Ex-Servicemen

The ranks in the TSEdCET exam are assigned based on the total marks obtained by candidates out of 150 marks. In case there is a tie between two or more candidates, the preference will be given to the marks scored by candidate in Teaching Aptitude and then General Knowledge.

If the tie persists, the candidate (older by age) will be given a better rank. These ranks determine seat allotment during counselling, so even a single mark can make a significant difference.