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SSC CGL ASO

Hello SSC aspirants, You must be waiting for a government job notification, which is a very reputable & high-paying job, which is SSC CGL Assistant Section Officer , which can be gotten after clearing the SSC CGL exam.


As you already know, lakhs are running after this rat race to secure a government position, but only dedicated & deserving aspirants get this prestigious position.


This job not only gives you a high salary but also a respectable position in society with marvelous career growth & stability. So if you are also thinking of getting this job, then don't think further; start reading this blog, which gives you the entire guidelines to enter this rat race with the aim of clearing the SSC CGL exam to get the ASO position.


So in this blog we are explaining everything that you require to secure your position as Assistant Section Officer. Here you would be getting tips on what the various career growth options are, the syllabus, the exam pattern, and everything else you require. 


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What is an SSC CGL Assistant Section Officer?



As we had cleared our graduates' exam, we just knew & we didn't have any idea what SSC CGL ASO is, so let me start the blog by explaining to you what ASO is. So it is a post with Group ‘B’ Gazetted or Non-Gazetted that you get after clearing the reputed SSC CGL exam.


So it is the best job for those who want to get off the field or a desk job with wider career advancement options in government services. If you are dreaming of getting a central government job, then this is the best option that will give you not only a higher salary but also allowances.




SSC CGL ASO Posting Departments


So, after getting knowledge about what SSC  ASO is all about, let us explain to you with the help of a simple diagram in which department you would be getting posted if you had cleared SSC CGL. So, below are some of the departments where you would be getting postings according to your choice and marks, and among those, MEA is the department where you can get foreign postings or higher salaries.






SSC CGL ASO Eligibility Criteria


So before filling out any application form, the aspirants must fulfill the eligibility criteria so that he/she can enter the rat race:


1. Education Qualification


The first & foremost criterion to fill out the SSC CGL application form is that aspirants must have a bachelor's degree from a well-reputed, accredited university.


2. Age criteria 


Another criterion to fulfill before filling the application form is that the aspirant must be between 18 and 30 years old, with age relaxation for OBC (3 years) and SC/ST (5 years).


3. Nationality


As it is a government job for Indian citizens only, the aspirants must be Indian citizens. 


4. Computer Proficiency


The aspirants must also be proficient in computers, as there is a computer proficiency test, but that doesn't mean that aspirants must have experience. So no experience is required to apply for the position of ASO.



SSC CGL ASO Exam Pattern


So let's talk about the ASO exam pattern to clear the SSC CGL exam. This can be further explained with the help of a diagram in which you need to clear tiers 1, 2, 3, and 4 to secure your ASO position in the government sector. Below, we have also explained the detailed SSC ASO syllabus that can give you an overview of all you have to read to prepare for the exam.






SSC CGL ASO Syllabus Overview


After getting posted as an ASO in various departments, you have to draft official letters, reports & notes.


Also, you have to manage files and records, keeping in mind the various administrative policies and also connections with other departments. There is another benefit of getting posted as an ASO: it has fixed office hours with no hectic schedule & fieldwork. There are various career growth opportunities and promotions with experience & departmental exams, such as you can become an assistant section officer or director or deputy secretary also. 






SSC CGL ASO Salary 


After reading so much Ramayana or Mahabharata about ASO, you must be looking for the main point for which you want this prestigious government job, which is salary. So we can say the salary of an ASO is the main motivation or encouragement for the candidate who is dreaming of getting this job.


One more important thing we need to talk about is ASO, which is also after the 7th pay, which provides long-term stability & lifestyle comfort. So ASO salary can be broken down further as given below:


Pay Level 7 (7th Pay Commission): ₹44,900 – ₹142,400

In-Hand Salary: ₹60,000 – ₹70,000 per month (varies by city)



Other facilities:


Dearness Allowance (DA)

House Rent Allowance (HRA)

Transport Allowance

MEA and foreign postings allowances


4 Tips to clear the SSC CGL ASO Exam



So, after knowing everything about ASO, you must now think of how you must clear this exam to get these highly reputed, prestigious positions. So, as you already know, you are running in a rat race where lakhs of aspirants are already masters in this profession, so you need to be extra smart to get this position. So, below, we have laid down some pointers to crack the SSC ASO that can only be achieved by knowing a smarter preparation strategy.


So let us explain to you some of the key points:


1. Just be thorough with the CGL syllabus & focus on clearing tier 2 to get higher ranks.


2. Improve your English grammar skills by practicing more on vocabulary, essays, drafting, and letter-writing skills.





3. Practice more and more by taking previous years' mock tests so that you can analyze your strengths, weaknesses, speed, & accuracy. By regularly giving exams, you would also be proficient in time management & will be able to manage exam questions easily.


4. Last but not least, a very important thing you need to keep in mind while preparing for the ASO exam is reading the newspaper daily to stay updated on what is happening around you, as this can be a plus point in the general awareness section & also the descriptive paper.



SSC CGL ASO Job Profile & Career Growth


It is very important to know the SSC CGL ASO job profile, as well as to enter the government sector. And it will also answer your question regarding whether ASO is a good career growth option or not.


Also, you have to manage files and records, keeping in mind the various administrative policies and also connections with other departments. The plus point of holding a position is that it has fixed office hours & no fieldwork. There are various career growth opportunities and promotions with experience & departmental exams, such as you can become an assistant section officer or director or deputy secretary also.



Conclusion 


Now we have come to the closing of the blog, as you have pretty good knowledge about what the SSC CGL ASO is all about & that it is a reputed job in the government sector. So after reading the above blog, you had pretty good knowledge of how to clear the exam by following the right, consistent preparation strategy & exam pattern to achieve this desired goal. 


So all the best for the future if you are serious about a government job and aiming to get a higher position as an ASO.


It is not only a reputable job but also stable for the long term, with a higher salary, which can only be achieved after proper dedication and hard work.








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