Which are the ideal posts offered through SSC CGL?

Every year, SSC CGL Exams are conducted, where millions applicants applies for various posts. While filling the SSC CGL application form, the applicant has to indicate the Post Preference Order in the Priority Order Form. In exams, high score matters but the biggest issue of concern is to apply for better posts. Therefore, before filling the form, the applicant should be well-informed and aware of Job Description (Job Profile) for each post.

Every year, the SSC CGL Post Descriptions and Preference Order, are notified. This blog will educate and inform you about the Job Responsibilities, Salary, and Career Growth for each SSC CGL post. In addition, this blog will also guide you with the Order of Post Preference, so that you should apply for the appropriate post, after cracking the exam.  

These are the best 5 posts in SSC CGL Exam :

 (I) Examiner: The beginning of CGL Exam, every aspirant dreams big, of applying for the post of Examiner or Inspector in Customs Department, as it is most sought post among the Toppers. There are some reasons behind it. These reasons are:-

1) Among all CGL posts, the post of Examiner or Inspector carries highest promotion expectancy.

2) The second major reason may sound bit wicked or infamous. It is because Customs Department is considered to be most corrupt department among Central Government Departments and Ministries, so this makes this post most preferred among the aspirants.

3) This post delivers loads of powers besides responsibilities. So, this post delivers a mixed bag of authority, influence and workload.

4) If you are an applicant from North India then you should avoid this post. It is because the Examiner is located in coastal regions like Mumbai, Kolkatta, Goa etc, and this may bring homesickness or discomfort to them.

5) The applicant applying for UPSC Exam should avoid this post as they won’t get sufficient time for preparation.

(II) Income Tax Inspector: The post of Income Tax Inspector is the second most preferred or popular post among aspirants. In 2015 CGL Exam, it has been noted that fifteen out of twenty aspirants have chosen Income Tax Inspector, as their first job preference.

The reasons behind choosing this post are:-

1) The chances of getting promotions are reasonably good. It may not be as good as of Examiner post but still there is possibility of getting 5 to 6 promotions, during entire service period.

2) As we know that there are Income Tax Offices in each and every State of India, the applicant can have the facility of being posted in their own Home Station Location, so this makes it as their most preferred post.

3) The aspirant may not have power or signing authority in the initial stages but can possess these powers by being propelled to the Income Tax Officer (ITO).

4) It can be a good choice for applicants preparing for UPSC Exam as they will have low workload and get more time to prepare for the exam.

5) In Income Tax Department, the post of Inspector offers respectable lifestyle and big respect in society.

(III) Excise Inspector: The post of Excise Inspector is also one of the most sought posts by the CGL aspirants. Let us discuss the merits of the post of Excise Inspector.

They are as follows:-

1) As there are too many vacancies for the post of Excise Inspectors, the aspirant can expect himself to be posted in his Home State. According to reports, in 2014 CGL Exam, there were around 2400 vacancies of Excise Inspectors.

2) The Excise Inspectors are given 3 Star Uniform, which looks very authoritative and is very much attractive.

3) This post offers Job Diversity. It implies that you can be posted in different sections and departments, during your service period.

4) As this is a Uniform Job, it delivers a proper balance between work and life with lots of respectability from the society.

5) The biggest and the only demerit of this job are slow promotions. There are comparatively lesser promotions for Excise Inspector, as compared to other jobs, as they get only 3-4 promotions in their entire service period.

(IV) Assistant in MEA and CSS:  The job of Assistant in MEA and CSS is the 4^th most popular job in SSC CGL. This office job will have working hours of 9: 30 am to 5:00 PM and the applicant will get posting in Delhi.

The prime features of this job are:-

1) This job can be a globe-trotting affair. The assistants in Ministry of External Affairs can expect to have foreign posting.

2) It can be the first choice for girls. It is because as it is a desk job with medium workload, helping them maintaining a balance between work and life.

3) The Promotion chances in CSS are higher as compared to Assistants in MEA.

4) Being posted in Delhi, you can easily prepare for UPSC Exams, as you will be having access to best of coaching institutes with best possible faculties and facilities.

(V) Assistant Enforcement Officer / Sub Inspector (CBI): The fifth most preferred job for the aspirants is Assistant Enforcement Officer / Sub Inspector (CBI).

The main features of this job are:-

1) The job is highly interesting as it offers Job Diversity. It also delivers lot of respect in the society.

2) The hard working aspirants should apply for this job. This job offers interesting work profile.

3) The CBI offers handsome salary as you will get 13 months’ salary. The Grade Pay has also been increased from Rs 4200 to Rs 4600.

4) This job is not suitable for UPSC Exam aspirants as they will not get sufficient time for preparations.

We hope that you have got sufficient information and knowledge about Post preferences.

Do work hard by choosing the most comprehensive SSC study material to learn and understand. Also make wise decision in selecting post, after cracking the exams. 

Dream Big and Work hard!

GOOD LUCK!!!

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