The Examination comprises of three stages as explained below.
| Tier - I | Written Examination (Objective Multiple Choice Type) |
| Tier -II | Written Examination (Objective Multiple Choice Type) |
| Tier -III | Personality Test/Interview/Skill Test/Computer Proficiency Test (Wherever Applicable ) |
Pattern of Tier -I Examination:
| Part | Subject | Max marks / Qs | b>Duration |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 50 | 2 hours for General and 2hs 40 min for VH candidates | |
| General Awareness | 50 | ||
| C | Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | |
| D | English Comprehension | 50 |
- Total Marks / Questions – 200 / 200 Qs
- Duration- 120 Minutes for General and 160 Minutes for VH candidates
- Tier –I of the CGLE will be common for all categories of posts
- There will be negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer in Tier-I.
- Questions will be of Objective Type Multiple Choice, set both in Hindi and English in respect of Parts A, B and C.
- The questions in Reasoning, GA and English will be of a level commensurate with the Essential Qualification viz graduation and questions in Quantitative Aptitude will be of 10th standard level.
Pattern of Tier -II Examination:
This is the second stage of the exam and only those candidates who qualify the first stage (Tier -I) , will be allowed to sit in this exam . It is also a objective type test and Paper I and Paper II are compulsory for all the posts.
This is the second stage of the exam and only those candidates who qualify the first stage (Tier -I) , will be allowed to sit in this exam . It is also a objective type test and Paper I and Paper II are compulsory for all the posts.
| Paper No. | Subject / Paper | Max . Marks | No. of questions | Duration |
| I | Quantitative Ability | 200 | 100 | 2 hours (2 hours and 40 minutes for VH candidates) |
| II | English Language and Comprehension | 200 | 200 | 2 hours (2 hours and 40 minutes for VH candidates) |
| III | Statistics | 200 | 100 | 2 hours (2 hours and 40 minutes for VH candidates) |
| Note : Paper-I & II are compulsory for all the categories of posts . Paper-III is only for those candidates who apply for the post of Statistical Investigator Gr.II & Compiler. | ||||
- Paper I and II of the CGLE will be common for all categories of posts
- Paper-III is only for those candidates who apply for the post of Statistical Investigator Gr.II & Compiler
- There will be negative marking of 0.25 marks in Paper-II and 0.50 marks in Paper-I and Paper-III for each wrong answer
- Questions will be of Objective Type Multiple Choice, set both in Hindi and English in respect of Paper I and III.
- Questions in Paper-I will be of 10th standard level, Paper-II of 10+2 level and Paper-III of graduation level.
Pattern of Tier -III Examination:
1. For posts for which Interview cum Personality Test is prescribed, the Personality Test / interview will carry a maximum of 100 marks.
2. DEST (Data Entry Speed Test): FOR THE POST OF TAX ASSISTANTS (Central Excise & Income Tax): The "Data Entry Speed" Skill Test at 2000 (two thousand) key depressions for a duration of 15 (fifteen) minutes will be of qualifying nature
3. CPT (Computer Proficiency Test): The Commission will hold CPT, comprising three modules - Word Processing, Spread Sheet and Generation of Slides, for applicants for the post of Assistants of CSS. CPT will be of a qualifying nature.
1. For posts for which Interview cum Personality Test is prescribed, the Personality Test / interview will carry a maximum of 100 marks.
2. DEST (Data Entry Speed Test): FOR THE POST OF TAX ASSISTANTS (Central Excise & Income Tax): The "Data Entry Speed" Skill Test at 2000 (two thousand) key depressions for a duration of 15 (fifteen) minutes will be of qualifying nature
3. CPT (Computer Proficiency Test): The Commission will hold CPT, comprising three modules - Word Processing, Spread Sheet and Generation of Slides, for applicants for the post of Assistants of CSS. CPT will be of a qualifying nature.
