During filling up the SSC CGL online application form, every aspirant think about the post preferences and prospective promotions associated with it. As we know that SSC gives you an opportunity to become a gazetted officer. Therfore, every applicant will need a proper knowledge of each post. In this article, we will discuss the promotional avenues for all SSC CGL posts so that each one of you will have an idea about the post details & career path associated with each post. With the help of this information, you can decide your preferences very easily. Post wise promotions of each post as mentioned in SSC CGL notification is elaborated below, please go through it-
1.Inspector / Examiner (CBEC)
An Inspector, who is an examiner, has to examine the goods and verify that proper imposing of taxes is levied on moving in or moving out goods in a port.
Promotions in order:
Appraiser (Group-B gazetted officer) -> Assistant Commissioner -> Deputy Commissioner -> Joint Commissioner -> Commissioner
First promotion is after completion of 3 years’ service. This post is the best among all other posts.
2.Income tax Inspector (ITI)
Income Tax Inspector has to authenticate, check and process income tax records of individuals and businesses. They assess, verify, process IT records of individuals and businesses. They have to undertake the responsibilities of manipulating tax - deductible at source (TDS).
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Promotions in order:
Income Tax Officer -> Assistant Commissioner -> Deputy Commissioner -> Joint Commissioner -> Additional Commissioner -> Commissioner
First promotion is given after clearing departmental examination on completing 8 years of service. A person having stipulated qualifications as per the regulations can be promoted to ITO within 3 years.
3.Preventive Officer
Preventive Officer`s duty is to gather information and take corrective action to prevent malpractices.
Promotions in order:
Superintendent of Customs -> Assistant Commissioner -> Deputy Commissioner -> Commissioner
First promotion is given after clearing departmental examination on completing 8 years of service.
Difference between Preventive Officer and Excise Inspector: job profile
4.Central Excise Inspector (CBEC)
A CBEC Inspector inspects tax returns filed by companies to validate liability of the claims.
Promotion in order:
Superintendent -> Assistant Commissioner -> Deputy Commissioner -> Commissioner
First promotion is after clearing departmental examination on completing 8 years of service.
5.Sub Inspector (CBI)
The Sub Inspector investigates corruption cases and other crimes.
Promotion in order:
Inspector (after minimum 5 years) -> Deputy Superintendent (after 10-12 years) -> Superintendent (after 5-7 years) -> Senior Superintendent
6.Assistant Section Officer (CSS)
They use to prepare notes; reports etc., and send to their superiors.
Promotion in order:
Section Officer (In 5 years by taking departmental examination, In 10 years by usual path) -> Under Secretary (after completing 4 years of service) -> Deputy Secretary -> Director
Promotion Policy of Assistant in CSS
7.Divisional Accountant (CAG)
Divisional Accountant audits expenditures incurred for projects undertaken by state governments.
Promotion in order:
Divisional Account Officer II -> Divisional Account Officer I -> Sr. Divisional Account Officer
8.Assistant in the Ministry of External Affairs (MoEA) - General
An assistant in the MoEA - General do only administrative work like: typing, making reports and updates of current developments, maintaining files, etc. You will get chance of foreign posting within 1.5 to 2.5 years of your joining.
Promotion in 15-17 years (without clearing departmental examination)
Promotion in 8 years (clearing departmental examination)
9.Assistant in Ministry of External Affairs (MoEA) – Cypher
An Assistant in MoEA - Cypher is responsible for decoding confidential information hidden within files and data sent through the Internet. He gets the chance of foreign posting within six years of joining.
Promotion in order:
Assistant to Administrative Officer in 5 years (After clearing departmental exam) -> Administrative Officer to Under Secretary (IFS) 8 years -> Under Secretary to Deputy Secretary (8 years) -> Deputy Secretary to Director (6 years) -> Director to Joint Secretary (4 years).
10.Assistant Enforcement Officer (AEO)
The duties of post are somewhat like an Inspector which includes preventing money laundering, forgery, carrying out searches of homes and office premises, making arrests, etc.
Promotion in order:
Enforcement Officer -> Assistant Director -> Deputy Director -> Director
There is no fixed promotion period.
11.Assistant (Ministry of Railway)
This post has almost the same responsibilities of an Upper Division Clerk.
Promotion Order:
Section officer (In 7-8 years without clearing departmental examination; in 5-6 years if clears dept. exam -> Undersecretary -> Deputy Secretary -> Director
Roles and responsibilities of assistant in railway ministry
12.Inspector (Department of Post)
A Postal Inspector is assigned around 60-70 post offices within his subdivision. He work towards expanding the business of assigned post offices and he is assisted by two mail overseers. As well as, he conducts interviews of Gramin Dak Sevaks.
Promotion in order:
Assistant Superintendent (after clearing departmental exam in 5 years) -> Postal Superintendent -> Senior Superintendent
13.Auditor - Comptroller & Auditor General of India (CAG), Controller General of Defence Accounts (CGDA), Controller General of Accounts (CGA)
An Auditor audits the expense report of state departments (CAG), accounts of defence forces (CGDA) and general accounts of India (CGA).
Promotion in order:
Senior Auditor (after 3 years of service) -> AAO (after 2 years of service and clearing departmental exam)
14.Inspector - Central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN)
An Inspector monitors and keeps a check on export/import of banned narcotic substances and make sure that plants are not illegally used.
Promotion in order:
Superintendent of Narcotics -> Assistant Narcotics Commissioner -> Deputy Narcotics Commissioner -> Narcotics Commissioner
15.Sub-Inspector – CBN
The job profile of Sub Inspector (CBN) is almost similar to that of an Inspector in CBN.
Promotion in order:
Inspector -> Superintendent of Narcotics -> Assistant Narcotics Commissioner -> Deputy Narcotics Commissioner -> Narcotics Commissioner
16.Sub-Inspector - National Investigation Agency (NIA)
The NIA deals with national security-related issues which include travelling, collecting evidences, gathering inputs and information during or after terrorist attacks, etc.
Promotion in order:
Inspector (after minimum 5 years) -> Deputy Superintendent -> Superintendent
Job Profile and Promotion Policy of Sub Inspector in National Investigation Agency (NIA)
17.Statistical Investigator-II
The Statistical Investigator's is responsible for data collection and its conversion into information required by government departments to implement and evaluate schemes.
Promotion in order:
Senior Statistical Officer -> Assistant Director -> Deputy Director -> Joint Director
18.Tax Assistant in CBDT and CBEC (Central Board of Direct Taxation and Central Board of Excise & Customs Taxation)
CBDT tax assistant assess, verify and modify information pertaining goods & services, to an individual or business entity's taxes.
Promotion in order:
Senior Tax Assistant (3 years) -> Excise Inspector (3-4 years) -> Superintendent/Appraiser -> Assistant Commissioner -> Deputy Commissioner -> Joint Commissioner -> Additional Commissioner of Income Tax
19.Assistant in Central Vigilance Commission (CVC)
CVC monitors all the vigilance activities carried out by various Central government departments and keep records, update case files, gather information, etc.
Promotion Order:
Section officer (In about 7-8 years) -> Undersecretary -> Deputy Secretary -> Director
20.Assistant in Intelligence Bureau (IB)
Assistants in this department are data-oriented computer work.
Promotion in order:
Sectional officer -> Under Secretary -> Deputy Secretary
21.Assistant in the Armed Forces Headquarters (AFHQ)
The assistants in this post are responsible for duties of management, distribution and coordination of work between staff members.
Promotion in order:
Section Officer (after 4 years) -> Deputy Director (after 6 years) -> Joint Director (after 5 years) -> Director (after 5 years) -> Principal Director
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22.Accountant/Junior Accountant CGA and CAG (Controller General of Accounts and Comptroller & Auditor General of India)
They do the clerical work; pass various bills, salary allowances and office expenses. Their work is to deal with pensions and GPF matters.
Promotion in order:
Senior Accountant (After 3 years) -> Assistant Accounts Officer (After AAO exam) -> Principal Accounts Officer (15 years after AAO) -> Senior Accounts Officer
23.Upper Division Clerk (Central Govt. Offices/Ministries other than CSCS cadres)
An Upper Division Clerk check facts, find out errors and wrong statements, draw attention to rules and laws and earlier cases, etc.
Promotion in order:
Assistant Officer -> Section Officer
24.Compiler (Registrar General of India)
The compilers are assigned to statistical divisions. They compile information collected through various sources.
We have almost discussed all the types of job profiles with their promotion orders. So, you can fit your preference as per your field and requirement. These details will give you the brief idea to analyze order of preference easily.
