Those candidates who want to apply for SSC CGL exam must know the post preference order so that they can get the best job first as per their marks. If a candidate doesn’t know how to fill post preference during the application, then they might select low paying jobs despite getting higher marks in SSC CGL exam. Here you can know how to fill post preferences in SSC CGL application form.
Posts like CSS, Railways & MEA are generally based in Delhi. Also all inspector posts other than Income Tax Inspector have physical test. Also Income Tax Inspector is one of the most sought after posts. So that's why cut offs tend to be very high for Income Tax Inspector post.
Note: for Assistant posts, computer proficiency is also essential qualification.
Check SSC CGL Post Preference Order / Analysis / Job Profile:
This post includes better Promotion Chances. Posts are available all over India so better chances for Home Posting.
2 Inspector in Central Excise:
This is a uniform Job and chances are better for home posting.
3 Inspector (Examiner) in Central Excise:
This post gives best promotion chances than other posts. Only drawback is that the posts are available only in 11 Coastal Cities. So, if you belong to coastal city then give it the first preference.
4 Inspector (Preventive Officer):
This post includes better promotion chances. The posting is at coastal cities.
5 Assistant Enforcement Officer:
This post gives good Promotion Options and also posting limited to certain cities only.
6 Assistant (Cypher) in MEA:
This post provides maximum salary among all SSC CGL posts and others offers.
7. Assistant in MEA:
Only difference is Foreign posting is of 3 years. Otherwise same as above.
8. Assistant in Central Vigilance:
This post includes better Social Stature and adequate Promotion chances. Also this job is Honest and Corruption Free.
9. Assistant in IB:
This post includes better Social Stature and adequate Promotion chances. Also this job is Honest and Corruption Free.
10 Assistant in Railways:
This post includes posting in Delhi. The only Benefit with this post is that you would get railway benefits like AC passes and all. So this post is more suitable for Delhi or NCR residents.
11. Assistant in CSS:
This post includes mostly File work. It is a Hectic job but corruption free. However this post have posting only in Delhi.
12. Assistant in AFHQ:
This post includes mostly File work. It is a Hectic job but corruption free. However this post have posting only in Delhi.
13. Assistant in Other Ministries:
This post includes mostly File work. It is a Hectic job but corruption free. However this post have posting only in Delhi.
14. Sub Inspector in CBI:
This post includes a reputed Job and no corruption.
15. Inspector in CBN:
This is a tough Job, But includes good social stature and Lots of Awards and emoluments.
16. Inspector in Posts:
This post includes very hectic job and lots of responsibilities. However there are better Promotion chances in this post.
17. Divisional Accountant in CAG Office:
This post includes better promotion chances but also have lots of File work to do.
18. Assistant in Other Ministries:
This post includes very hectic work and limited posting.
19. Statistical Investigator:
This post is applicable only to statistics Graduate. This is a good job.
Non Interview Posts:
Pay band 5,200-20,200 + GP varies from post to post
20 Auditor in CAG:
This post includes moderate Promotion Opportunities however work load is optimum.
21 Auditor in CGDA:
This post includes more work load and moderate promotion chances.
22 Auditor in CGDA:
This post includes more work load and moderate promotion chances.
23 Accountant / Jr. Accountant in CAG:
This post includes more work load and moderate promotion chances.
24 Accountant/ Jr. Accountant in CGA and others:
This post also includes more work load and moderate promotion chances.
25 Tax Assistant in CBEC:
This post includes moderate work load but promotion chances up to the level of Inspector.
26 Tax Assistant in CBDT:
This job includes moderate work load but upto the level of Inspector only. However there are some Emoluments like Free mobile Sim etc.
27 Sub Inspector in CBN - This is a Challenging Job. However there are more options for Growth.
28 UDC in various ministries- All Clerical work for this post. So lots of hard work to do.
29 Compiler in Registrar General of India- this job is limited for eligible candidates only.
Here are a few points you need to remember while applying for SSC CGL exam.
Candidates should choose all posts but first they should choose interview posts and then non-interview posts with no place restriction, then the candidate has better chances of getting a better job if he/she qualifies and rank higher. If a person for some reason wants to stay in state, he should ideally give Auditor & Tax assistant in high order of preference, right after choice of Group B posts because chances of home posting is high in Auditor & Tax assistants & cut off also low being Group-C post.
Candidates are requested to confirm the information through other sources.
Candidates should choose all posts but first they should choose interview posts and then non-interview posts with no place restriction, then the candidate has better chances of getting a better job if he/she qualifies and rank higher. If a person for some reason wants to stay in state, he should ideally give Auditor & Tax assistant in high order of preference, right after choice of Group B posts because chances of home posting is high in Auditor & Tax assistants & cut off also low being Group-C post.
Candidates are requested to confirm the information through other sources.