A pen-and-paper-based descriptive test involving essay, précis, and letter writing in either Hindi or English.
An online, objective-type computer-based test (CBT) consisting of 100 questions across four sections: General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, and English Comprehension. The time limit was reduced this year to 60 minutes for the 200-mark paper. SSC-CGL 2017
A Data Entry Skill Test (DEST) or Computer Proficiency Test (CPT), along with Document Verification. Preparation Strategy A pen-and-paper-based descriptive test involving essay