Eligibility and Preparation for SSC CGL Exam: Guidance for Graduates of Various Streams

Dear Nitin,

Thank you for reaching out with your queries regarding the SSC CGL exam. Based on your date of birth (15/11/1988) and your belonging to the Scheduled Caste (SC) category, you are indeed eligible for the SSC CGL exam. Additionally, your graduation in history does not impact your eligibility.

Eligibility for SSC CGL Exam

The Society for Social Connection (SSC) General Duty Corps (CGL) or Combined Graduate Level Exam is a prestigious recruitment exam in India that offers a variety of posts in various ministries and government departments. For most posts, the basic educational qualification required is a Bachelor's Degree or an equivalent qualification from a recognized university. The specific details and eligibility criteria are outlined in the official notification for the SSC CGL 2019, which you can find here.

Exam Notification Details

For further clarification, it is essential to check the official notification. Specifically, point 5 starting from page 8 in the attached PDF details the educational qualifications and other criteria for the SSC CGL exam. I have also attached a screenshot for your reference below:

Based on the above information, your eligibility is confirmed, and the stream of your graduation does not affect your application.

Preparing for the SSC CGL Exam

Yes, you can prepare for the SSC CGL exam, and the educational stream does not limit your preparation. The key requirements are:

A Bachelor's Degree or an equivalent qualification from a recognized university. For those who have obtained their degrees from open universities or distance education, the university must be recognized by the Distance Education Council (IGNOU) or similar bodies. Meeting the age requirements specified in the notification. Passing the eligibility test and preliminary test requirements.

It is highly recommended that you review the official notifications and guidelines to ensure that you meet all the necessary requirements. You can download the SSC CGL 2019 notification and detailed brochure from the official SSC website.

Conclusion

Good luck with your preparation and application for the SSC CGL exam. If you need any further clarifications or assistance, do not hesitate to reach out.

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