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Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has activated the online application link for

Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Examination, 2016.


Application Closing Date: Part-I 11.03.2016 up to 5 P.M. and Part-II
14.03.2016 up to 5 P.M.

The most important thing that one should keep in mind when filling form of SSC.
One must choose his job preference wisely. So here I ampresenting post preference list
separately for male and female candidates which will guide you while taking decisions regarding
which post you should prefer and why ?

Income Tax Inspector (ITI):


An ITI generally can be posted at either of the two types of seats which are
transferable on cyclic basis. Work related to assessment of tax or nonassessment of tax. When on an assessment seat he is supposed to see the
work related to assessment of income tax to be imposed on an individual,
partnership firm, company etc; and refund of it in case someone has
deposited in excess. He also has to see the work related to TAX DEDUCTION
AT SOURCE (TDS) besides being accompanying a raid team. An ITI on nonassessment seat generally has to do do clerical work though he too could be
asked to accompany a raid team.
His promotions in the order are ITO, Assistant Commissioner, Deputy
Commissioner and so on. He is posted in the pay band 9,300-34,800 with
grade pay of RS 4,600. He is entitled for 30 liter of petrol if posted on
assessment seat. Also he gets a sim from the department on which all STD
calls on every type of BSNL/MTNL phone are free; and 400 minutes on other
phones whether STD or LOCAL are free for every month. This sim is provided
to every ITI irrespective of the seat he is posted at.
To be eligible for promotion to the post of ITO (Group-B Gazetted) he has to
pass the departmental exam; but this exam is just for ELIGIBILITY; promotion
is on the basis of SENIORITY only which differs from zone to zone. After
promotion to the post of Assistant Commissioner the transfer becomes ALL
INDIA LIABILITY. Before that the department can transfer him within the zone
only unless he himself is interested in the zonal transfer. This is a job without
uniform.

EXAMINER:
This is an inspector post also; and posted in the pay band 9,300-34,800 with
grade pay of RS 4,600.If posted in Headquarter----Clerical/File workIf posted in
the field----Executive work e.g. to examine the goods imported or to be
exported and assessing duty on that
This is not an uniform post.
His promotions in the order are Appraiser (Group-B Gazetted), Assistant
Commissioner, Deputy Commissioner and so on. There is a qualifying period
of 3 years for the promotion to the post of Appraiser; means he cant be
promoted to that post before completion of three years service as Examiner.
This post is considered to be the best among all CGLE posts. One of the main
reasons is faster promotions as compared to the other posts of CGLE.
Examiner posts lie in 11 coastal cities only.

Preventive Officer (PO):

Again this is an inspector post also; and posted in the pay band 9,300-34,800
with grade pay of RS 4,600.If posted in Headquarter----Clerical/File workIf
posted in the field (like an airport/coast etc)----Executive work e.g. prevention
of smuggling, assessment of customs duty on goods, can arrest, seize ,
search, detain etc. on any kind of doubt of smuggling, and etc. Duty is round
the clock (You have to work in day/night shift).
Uniform (Ashoka Stambha with 2 yellow strips) is a must.
His promotions in the order are Superintendent (Group-B Gazetted), Assistant
Commissioner, Deputy Commissioner and so on. There is a qualifying period
of 8 years for the promotion to the post of Superintendent; means he cant be
promoted to that post before completion of eight years of service as PO.
There is a departmental exam for confirmation; without passing in that he
cant be made confirmed; nor he can be promoted to the next post. Promotion
period differs from zone to zone since there is zonal seniority.
This post like the Examiner posts lies in 11 coastal cities only.

Central Excise Inspector


This is a post in the pay band 9,300-34,800 with grade pay of RS 4,600.If
posted in Headquarter----Clerical/File workIf posted in the field (like a range
etc)----Executive work e.g. augmentation of central excise & Service tax etc,
detection of evasion of taxes etc.
Uniform (khaki) is there but generally optional to wear.
His promotions in the order are Superintendent (Group-B Gazetted), Assistant
Commissioner, Deputy Commissioner and so on. There is a qualifying period
of 8 years for the promotion to the post of Superintendent; means he cant be
promoted to that post before completion of eight years of service as Excise
Inspector. There is a departmental exam for confirmation; without passing in
that he cant be made confirmed; nor he can be promoted to the next post.
Promotion period differs from zone to zone since there is zonal seniority.
These posts are everywhere in the country

Assistant Enforcement Officer (AEO)


This is an inspector post also; and posted in the pay band 9,300-34,800 with
grade pay of RS 4,600.If posted in Headquarter----Clerical/File workIf posted in
the field----Executive work e.g. prevention of money laundering, to conduct
searches of suspected persons, conveyances and premises and seize
incriminating materials (including Indian and foreign currencies involved), to
arrest and prosecute the person suspected to be involved in the act of money
laundering, etc.
His promotions in the order are Enforcement Officer (Group-B Gazetted),
Assistant Director, Deputy Director and so on.
There are ten Zonal Offices of the Directorate at Ahmedabad, Bangalore,
Chandigarh, Chennai, Cochin, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Lucknow and
Mumbai. The Zonal Offices are headed by the Deputy Directors.
The Directorate has eleven Sub Zonal Offices at Bhubaneswar, Calicut,
Guwahati, Indore, Jaipur, Jalandhar, Madurai, Nagpur, Patna, Srinagar and
Varanasi, which are headed by the Assistant Directors.

Inspector of Posts (IP)


This is a post in the pay band 9,300-34,800 with grade pay of RS
4,600Inspector of posts is there with every postal division. There must be 2 or
more divisions in each district. This is the worst post SSC is offering. Presently

IP must go to canvass people for getting Postal Life Insurance and also they
have to aquire a huge sum for the department. Presently The Department of
Posts has given instructions to all circles to enhance their growth by 20
percent. All such burden comes on IPs.

SI in CBI
This is a post in the pay band 9,300-34,800 with grade pay of RS 4,200; but
it's almost equal to the total salary for the grade pay of Rs 4,600 as CBI
executive staff is entitled to additional 25% on BASIC PAY + DA and in
addition to that salary of 13 months instead of 12 months each year. Forget
about any extra income as CBI keeps a strict watch on its people.
This is supposed to be a very powerful and influential post due to very nature
of work. Any IT Inspector/ Examiner or for that matter any other central govt
servant will vouch for the fact that CBI is a much feared organisation. I can't
say about higher bureaucracy like IAS etc, but for middle and lower level
officers, once they come under the scanner, it is very difficult to get away.
Life in CBI is stressful due to heavy workload and deadlines there. Training
duration is 32 weeks involving physical training and training on criminal and
anti-corruption laws. During the training the daily physical activity includes 2
km run, PT, Drill in the morning and Games/Unarmed Combat Course in the
evening.
Friends, as it's generally thought it is not a 24 x 7 job; but sometimes the
work streches beyond the usual working hours i.e. sometimes one has to
work till 8 or 9 pm. Usually on Saturdays, if the workload is more, the work
goes on as usual; though Sundays are spared. Also in some branches like
Special Crime etc, the job involves a fair bit of travelling especially in the
starting years. The nature and hours of work also differs from branch to
branch and place to place. Some branches have less workload and so the
personnel can take it easy. No uniform required.
Sub Inspectors in CBI or for that matter any rank in CBI does not possess
revolver/pistol. In a very few cases, when a search is to be carried out in
some dangenrous places, weapons are issued to the staff. The officers of CBI
themselves are not interested in carrying weapon.

Assistant CSS
This is a post in the pay band 9,300-34,800 with grade pay of RS 4,600.As
this is now the lowest post in CSS one is supposed to do every work that a
clerk does; like typing, noting, drafting and all file work. Without typing you
cant do. I have learnt that SO, Under Secretary and even Deputy Secretary
has to do the same kind of work except some minor change.
An Assistant in CSS can be promoted to the next post i.e. SO (Group-B
Gazetted) in two ways.............one by taking departmental exam and passing
it and secondly without. One becomes eligible for the departmental exam
after completion of 5 years of service.......means he could become an SO after
6 years. Otherwise one generally gets promotion in around 10 years of
service.
Status and Power wise this job is not considered to be rather good upto Under
secretary level in CSS. Means nothing much associated to this. Yeah NO
CORRUPTION! An Assistant in CSS is posted in various various ministries and
is a DELHI job primarily
Promotions........1. SO which is a group-B gazetted post with GP of Rs 4,800.
An SO is fixed in the next GP of 5,400 in Pay Band-II itself after completion of

4 years service as SO.2. Under Secretary with GP of Rs 6,6003. Deputy


Secretary with GP of Rs 7,6004. Director with GP of Rs 8,700

Assistant in Railway
This is a post in the pay band 9,300-34,800 with grade pay of RS 4,600.As I
have learnt an Assistant in Railway is generally posted at RAIL BHAWAN. Mind
Rail Bhawan is in Delhi itself. If it's so it should be better than CSS as an
Assistant in Railway gets some additional benefits like; a little over double of
the bonus that the employees of other govt organisations get (around Rs
8,000 a year) and free All India Railway AC Pass/es. Also you might be getting
some kind of benefits in Ticket Reservation etc. As far as promotion prospects
here are concerned they might be a little slower than CSS. Yeah no much
corruption!
An Assistant in Railways gets 1 pass for family ( to and fro) anywhere in India
free and 3 passes for family (to and fro) in which he pays 1/3rd of the total
amount of fare....all this is for tier-2 AC ticket.....then railway has its own
railway homes all over India; so u can stay there at a very cheap rate if u
using railway passes.

Assistant in MEA & Assistant (Cypher) in MEA


This is a post in the pay band 9,300-34,800 with grade pay of RS 4,600.The
most sought after Assistant post under CGLE due to charm of foreign posting
and many other lucrative facilities like children's education, accommodation
etc and a very handsome salary of more than 1 lakh per month (perhaps upto
Rs 1,25,000). But one can be posted in countries like Afganistan, Pakistan,
Irak, Libya too; but nothing to fear on this count as while sending one to an
other country on posting he is given a few choices for the needed postings
and he is posted according to those choices preferably. If one chooses any of
the countries mentioned he is given 50% more salary and his tenure there is
counted as DOUBLE; means he has to serve there for one and a half year
which is counted equal to three years. Cyphor Asst. is a little different from
Asst. (general) because they have to do the task of coding and decoding of
some highly confidential language in addition. Cypher has night shifts also
and has to work for 6 days. A system of 2 days off and 2 days will be night
shift.....so no Sat Sun like system.Cyphor Asst gets more foreign postings
than general Asst but the promotional avenues are better in General Asst. In
MEA the promotional chances are very less and one can go up to the level of
Under Secretary (US). He can be promoted to the next post in two ways-----i)
Direct after 15-17 years ii) After 8 years or so after clearing departmental
exams
An Assistant (General) is supposed to be posted generally 3 years in India
and 3 years in foreign and like this throughout his tenure of service whereas
an Assistant (Cypher) is posted 3 years in India and 6 years in foreign and like
this

DIVISIONAL ACCOUNTANT
This is a post in the pay band 9,300-34,800 with grade pay of RS 4,200.This
post comes under CAG and this organisation only allocate the states/zones to
DAs. The allocation is made to different different states' AG offices as per the
position of merit and state preferences of an individual. They discharge the
role of Financial Advisers tothe Executive Engineers and ensure a measure of

proficiency in the accounting of public works transactions besides serving the


needs ofinternal audit.
There are some departments in every state like agriculture; irrigation; etc.
Each such department is further divided into some divisions. The head of the
accounting branch of such division is called DIVISIONAL ACCOUNTANT. He has
to see everything regarding expenses incurred on an item falling into his
area; make estimation of an expense to be incurred on an item and make
budget regarding the same; and etc. The final decision is to be taken by his
seniors who normally dont make an objection on the file put by the Division
Accountant. All in all this post is reported to be very good. I have heard that
this post does not exist in Delhi.
The next promotional post is Divisional Accountant Officer.

Statistical Investigator-II
This is a post in the pay band 9,300-34,800 with grade pay of RS 4,200.Office
Posting: All type of clerical work like Noting, Drafting, Dispatching of
documents, etc.; and Data Entry, Analysis, Tabulation, Compiling and Editing
of Data, Data Encoding etc.
Field Posting: Data collection of any type of area like agricultural, ration etc,
preparing rough sketch maps of areas to be enumerated etc. When on a field
work he is entitled for certain allowances; Rs 500 or roundabout.
Promotions: Statistical Investigator-I (Group-B Gazetted), Assistant Director,
Deputy Director, Joint Director and so on.

AUDITOR
This is a post in the pay band 5,200-20,200 with grade pay of RS 2,800.He
has to pass a confirmatory exam first to be confirmed. He becomes Sr Auditor
automatically after the completion of three CALENDER YEARS service as
Auditor subject to his confirmation. The pay-band for Sr Auditor is 5,20020,200 and grade pay of Rs 4,200. But an Auditor can also appear in the SAS
Exam after two years of qualifying service at the post if he is confirmed. After
passing the exam he becomes AAO (Assistant Audit Officer) which is a GroupB gazetted post in the pay-band 9,300-34,800 with grade pay of Rs 4,800.
But while on this post of AAO he has to pass certain departmental exam
which has papers that are extremely difficult in nature. If they are not passed
within a certain period he is subjected to be demoted to the Auditor post
again. BIG DRAWBACK!
An Auditor can also to be asked to go on official tours sometimes which may
run for good 9 months period even.

Tax Assistant in CBDT


This is a post in the pay band 5,200-20,200 with grade pay of RS 2,400.Tax
Assistant in CBDT can be posted at two levels-----------either in assessment of
tax or in non-assessment. When he is posted in assessment he is supposed to
do the work related to assessment of the income tax of an individual or a
partnership firm or a company or as the case maybe; and he is to feed that
data in the computer. He could also be asked to do any clerical work like work
related to DIARY AND DISPATCH, noting, drafting etc. He could also be asked
to accompany the RAID team. When he is posted at a seat that belongs to
non-assessment he is supposed to do only clerical work. He also gets a SIM
from the department on which all STD or LOCAL calls on any phone of BSNL
or MTNL are totally free. On phones of other companies he can make free

calls upto 400 minutes a month; whether local or STD or both types. This SIM
is provided to every TA in CBDT irrespective of type of the seat he is posted
at.
Promotions: Sr TA, ITI, ITO (Group-B gazetted); Assistant commissioner and so
on.
His next promotion is to the post of Sr TA for which 3 years of service is a qualification; means
he cant be promoted to that post before 3 years of his tenure in the post of TA. Besides a
departmental exam (in the name of DEPARTMENTAL EXAM FOR MINISTERIAL STAFF) too
is
a
must
to
pass
for
promotion.
He
can appear in this exam anytime after his joining; according to the schedule declared. But this
exam is just an eligibility; means he can be promoted only according to his seniority. After
promoted to Sr TA he is promoted to ITI. For being promoted to ITI there is a departmental exam
too which TA also can take but anytime after passing the departmental exam for Sr TA.
SSC CGL Post Preference for Female Candidates:1.
Assistant in Central Secretariat
2.
Assistant in Ministry of Railway
3.
Assistant in Central Vigilance Commission
4.
Assistant in AFHQ
5.
Assistant in Intelligence Bureau )
6.
Assistant in other Ministries
7.
Inspector of Income Tax (CBDT)
8.
Assistant in Ministry of External Affairs
9.
Inspector Central Excise (CBEC)
10. Assistant Enforcement Officer
11. Inspector Preventive Officer
12. Inspector Examiner (CBEC)
13. Assistant (Cypher) Ministry of External Affairs
14. Assistant in other
15. Divisional Accountant in CAG
16. Inspector of Posts
17. Sub Inspector in CBI
18. Inspector Central Bureau of Narcotics )
19. Statistical Investigator Gr II
Note You have to give the Paper of Stats, if you opt to apply for it.
20. Accountant / Junior Accountant in C&AG
21. Accountant / Junior Accountant in)
22. Auditor in CGDA
23. Auditor in C&AG
24. Auditor in CGA &
25. Upper Division Clerk
26. Tax Assistant in CBDT
27. Tax Assistant in CBEC
28. Compiler in Registrar General of India
29. Sub Inspector Narcotics
SSC CGL Post Preference for Male Candidates:-

1.
Inspector Examiner (CBEC)
2.
Inspector of Income Tax (CBDT) )
3.
Inspector Preventive Officer
4.
Assistant Enforcement Officer
5.
Inspector Central Excise (CBEC) )
6.
Assistant in Central Vigilance Commission
7.
Assistant in Ministry of External Affairs
8.
Assistant
(Cypher)
Ministry
of
External
Affairs
9.
Assistant in Central Secretariat Service
10. Assistant in Ministry of Railway
11. Assistant in
12. Assistant in Intelligence
13. Assistant in other Ministries
14. Sub Inspector in CBI
15. Inspector Central Bureau of Narcotics 16. Inspector of Posts
17. Divisional Accountant in CAG Office
18. Assistant in other Ministries
19. Statistical Investigator Gr II
Note You have to give the Paper of Stats, if you opt to apply for it.
20. Auditor in CGDA
21. Auditor in C&AG 22. Auditor in CGA &
23. Accountant / Junior Accountant in C&
24. Accountant / Junior Accountant in 25. Sub Inspector
26. Upper Division 27. Tax Assistant in CBEC
28. Tax Assistant in)
29. Compiler in Registrar General of

Area of Work:
The 30 positions can be divided into two broad groups-desk jobs and field jobs. Let us discuss
each category in detail.
Desk Jobs:
a) Candidates choosing such posts will be appointed as Upper Division Clerks, Assistants,
Auditors, Tax-Assistants, etc.
b) SSC does not mandate physical standards like height and weight for these positions.
c) Candidates looking for a steady job routine should go for such posts as working hours are
usually fixed [except for Assistant (cypher)].
d) Such posts do not need you to be uniformed or carry weapons.

Field Jobs:
a) Candidates opting for such jobs will be appointed as Inspectors (preventive officers,
examiners, excise and income tax), CBI and narcotics officers, etc.
b) SSC demands physical standards for some of these jobs.
c) As they involve travelling, inspections, raids and surveillance, such jobs are well-suited for
those who can cope well with arduous responsibilities.
d) There are no fixed working hours for these posts and employee might also have to put in extra
hours or work on holidays.
e) Some of these jobs include uniform and weapon training.
Division of posts based on pattern of exam:

Desk work: Posts in detail


As mentioned above, the post of Assistant is the perfect desk job.
Promotion: If you pass UPSCs departmental exam, you become Section Officer (Group B).
You will then be promoted to the level of Under Secretary, followed by Deputy Secretary and
then Joint Secretary.
We will now discuss about Assistant posts across departments:
1. Assistant in the Central Secretariat Service (CSS):
a) Assistants in CSS are appointed across ministries and are tasked with preparation of notes,
reports, and files.
b) They also need to answer RTI applications filed by people and also prepare responses to
questions asked in the parliament, etc.

d) You will also be asked for your recommendations on various notes and reports.
e) Promotion: As vacancies are more for such posts, the promotion speed is also high compared
to other Assistant-level posts offered by SSC.
f) The main advantage of this post is that the scope of work is vast and varied as you get to work
across ministries and departments.
g) On getting selected, you will be posted in New Delhi until your retirement.
2. Assistant in the Ministry of External Affairs (MoEA) General:
a) As an Assistant in the MoEA, you will only be given administrative work like: typing, making
reports and updates of current developments, maintaining files, etc.
b) This post is the most sought after due to the possibility of postings in Indian embassies and
consulates overseas. If not, you might be posted in New Delhi.
c) An Assistant in the MoEA is eligible for a very good salary and facilities like accommodation,
childrens education, etc.
d) S/he is usually alternately posted three years in India and three years abroad throughout
his/her tenure.
e) Promotion: Assistant in the MoEA can be promoted to the level of Under Secretary and the
chances of getting a promotion are quite high.
f) There are no night shifts assigned to this post.
3. Assistant in Ministry of External Affairs (MoEA) Cypher:
a) The Assistant in MoEA Cypher will be responsible for decoding confidential information
hidden within files and data sent through the Internet. This information so deciphered could prove
useful for Intelligence agencies.
b) Chances of foreign posting are high for an Assistant (Cypher) vis--vis Assistant (General).
c) Throughout their tenure, Cypher assistants are posted three years in India and six years
abroad.
d) Promotion: The chances of promotion are less vis--vis Assistant (General).
e) Due to time-zone differences between India and foreign countries, assistants may have to work
night shifts. Of the six working days, two will be night shifts. You will also get two days off.

4. Assistant in Railways:
a) An assistant in Railways has almost the same responsibilities as an Upper Division Clerk.
b) The job offers many perks, including getting discounted railway passes to travel across India,
being allotted railway homes at inexpensive rates, etc.
c) Posting for this job is mostly in New Delhi, but you might also be posted in regional
headquarters like Allahabad, Jaipur, Kolkata, etc.
5. Assistant in Central Vigilance Commission (CVC):
a) CVC monitors all the vigilance activities carried out by various Central government
departments.
b) Assistants in this department have to keep records, update case files, gather information, etc.
6. Assistant in Intelligence Bureau (IB):
a) IB Assistants are appointed mostly for data-oriented computer work. S/he will not be assigned
to any investigative work.
b) The posting is mostly in state headquarters of IB or directly in New Delhi.
7. Assistant in the Armed Forces Headquarters (AFHQ):
a) The assistants selected will be posted in the Armed Forces Headquarters in New Delhi.
b) They will be assigned duties of management, distribution and coordination of work between
staff members.
c) As an Assistant in the Ministry of Defence, you are also eligible for benefits provided to the
Armed Forces personnel.
8. Assistant (Other Ministries/Department/ Organisations) 4,600 Grade Pay:
a) Assistants for these posts are posted in departments like Department of Personnel & Training,
Election Commission, Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs, etc.
b) Postings will mostly be in New Delhi for such posts.
9. Assistant (Other Ministries/Department/ Organizations) 4,200 Grade Pay:
The postings are almost the same as above.
10. Divisional Accountant (under CAG):

a) The Divisional Accountant sits in the states public works department (PWD) and audits
expenditures incurred for projects undertaken by state governments.
b) S/he also needs to send reports to the CAG head office on malpractices taking place in PWDs.
c) Once selected as a Divisional Accountant of a state, you cannot get postings in other states.
PWD offices might be located in district areas, so you might be posted in such areas rather than
in big cities.
d) This post is eligible for a decent salary higher than that of Auditors & Jr. Accountants
11. Auditor Comptroller & Auditor General of India (CAG)
12. Auditor Controller General of Defence Accounts (CGDA)
13. Auditor Controller General of Accounts (CGA)
a) An Auditor has to audit the expense report of state departments (CAG), accounts of defence
forces (CGDA) and general accounts of India (CGA).
b) As CGDA falls under CAG, the postings are mostly in New Delhi.
c) Candidates are collectively selected for Auditor posts and then distributed in these three
departments, with the order of priority being CAG CGDA and then CGA.
d) After all the vacancies of a particular category is completely filled, remaining candidates of the
same category are posted in the department with available vacancies.
e) Promotion: An Auditor will be promoted to Senior Auditor in 3 years. After completion of two
years, auditors are eligible to appear for the departmental SAS exam for the post of Assistant
Audit Officer (AAO).
14. Tax Assistant CBDT (Central Board of Direct Taxation)
15. Tax Assistant CBEC (Central Board of Excise & Customs Taxation):
a) CBDT Tax Assistants are entrusted with the job of assessing, verifying and modifying
information pertaining to an individual or business entitys taxes.
b) In case of CBEC, same work is done for goods and services. Tax Assistants also have to take
administrative work and support their superiors.
c) The number of Tax Assistant posts are high.
d) Promotion: A person is promoted to the post of an Inspector Officer. The chances of
promotion in CBDT are quite higher as compared to CBEC.

16. Accountant/Junior Accountant (CGA)


17. Accountant/Junior Accountant (CAG):
a) If you get selected as an accountant for ministries or departments, then you will be posted in
New Delhi.
b) Number of vacancies in CAG are higher and state postings are available.
18. Upper Division Clerk (Central Govt. Offices/Ministries other than CSCS cadres):
a) An Upper Division Clerk has to check facts, fish out errors and wrong statements, draw
attention to rules and laws and previous cases, etc.
b) The posting is mostly in New Delhi. A UDC might get transferred within ministries.
c) Promotion: After promotion, a UDC becomes an Assistant Section Officer.
Field Work: Posts in details
19. Inspector Central Board of Excise and Customs (CBEC):
a) A CBEC Inspector has the responsibility of inspecting tax returns filed by companies in order to
validate liability of the claims.
b) Candidates have to go through physical tests to get selected for this post. S/he gets to wear a
khaki uniform, which is optional.
c) Promotion: A CBEC Inspector is promoted to a Superintendent Assistant Commissioner
Deputy Commissioner.
20. Inspector (Examiner):
a. An Inspector (Examiner) has to examine goods and verify the proper levying of taxes on goods
moving in and out of a port.
b. Inspectors are mostly posted in coastal regions and very few vacancies are available every
year.
c. There is no uniform for this post.
d. Promotion : Inspector Examiner is promoted to the post of Appraiser Assistant
Commissioner Deputy Commissioner Joint Commissioner Addl. Commissioner
Commissioner
21. Inspector (Preventive Officer):
1.

A Inspector (Preventive Officer) has the duty of gathering information and taking
corrective action in order to prevent malpractices.

2.

Such officers might need to put in extra hours besides working in night shifts in case of
certain operations.

3.

They are mostly posted in cities that have ports and airports.

4.

Promotion: An Inspector (Preventive Officer) is promoted to the position of


Superintendent of Customs Assistant Commissioner.

5.

S/he has to compulsorily wear a white uniform.

6.

This job is quite adventurous as you need to collect information, go for raids, and conduct
checks of cargos, boats and containers coming in from foreign ports, among other
responsibilities.

Physical requirements:
The physical requirements for the posts of inspector in Central Excise/Examiner/Preventive
Officer/Inspector & Sub-Inspector In Central Bureau of Narcotics are as follows

22. Inspector (Income Tax):


a. The job profile of Inspector (Income Tax) is to authenticate, evaluate and process income tax
records of individuals and businesses.
b. They also have to undertake the work related to tax deductible at source (TDS). Sometimes,
the inspector may also need to take part in raids.
c. For this post, one does not have to meet physical standards. Also, there is no uniform assigned
to this post.
d. Promotion: The Inspector (Income Tax) is promoted to the role of Income Tax Officer (ITO)
Assistant Commissioner Deputy Commissioner Joint Commissioner Addl. Commissioner

Commissioner. The chances of promotion are good and the salary and benefits are better than
other posts.
e. Usually, a person with required qualifications holding this post gets promoted to ITO within 3
years. But as the seniority matters during such promotions, the promotion might take 4-6 years.

For all of these four Inspector posts, the promotion is based on the zonal seniority.
Inspectors also have to pass the departmental examinations for such promotions.

The chances of promotions for Inspectors in Income Tax & Examiner are quite higher
than that of Inspector in Excise.

For Inspectors in Income Tax & Excise, the postings in the initial years are only in the
respective zone. After promotion to Assistant Commissioner Which is a Group A posts, you
are eligible to have postings in all over India.
23. Assistant Enforcement Officer (AEO) [Enforcement Directorate, Department of
Revenue]:
a. The duties assigned to this post are quite similar to that of an Inspector and include preventing
money laundering, forgery, carrying out searches of homes and office premises, making arrests,
etc.
b. Officers will be posted only in the 10 zonal or 11 sub-zonal ED offices.
c. Zonal offices: Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Chandigarh, Chennai, Cochin, Delhi, Hyderabad,
Kolkata, Lucknow and Mumbai.
d. Sub-zonal offices: Bhubaneswar, Calicut, Guwahati, Indore, Jaipur, Jalandhar, Madurai,
Nagpur, Patna, Srinagar and Varanasi.
24. Inspector Central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN):
a. An Inspector has to monitor and keep a check on export/import of banned narcotic substances
and ensure that plants like opium poppy are not illegally used, among other duties.
b. S/he has to submit reports to Superintendent of Narcotics or District Opium officer.
c. They are mostly posted in North India and travelling is required for this job.
25. Sub-Inspector CBN:
a. This job profile is almost similar to that of an Inspector in CBN.
b. S/he may have to frequently travel to state borders to keep a check on illegal drug-trafficking.
26. Sub-Inspector Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI):

a. Candidates applying for this post have to give an interview and also pass the physical test.
b. Though the person is posted under the Central government, his/her duties are similar to the
state police.
c. The Sub Inspector has to investigate anti-corruption cases and other crimes. The job is quite
challenging and is suitable for those who can perform under pressure.
27. Sub-Inspector National Investigation Agency (NIA):
a. The NIA deals with national security-related issues such as terrorism.
b. An NIA Sub-Inspectors duties include travelling, collecting evidences, gathering inputs and
information during or after terrorist attacks, etc.
c. This is a typical field job. Initially, selected sub-inspectors are mostly posted in New Delhi.
28. Postal Inspector Department of Posts (DoP):
a. A Postal Inspector is assigned to around 60-70 post offices within his/her subdivision. S/he
needs to work towards expanding the business of these post offices and is assisted by two mail
overseers.
b. S/he conducts interviews and appoints Gramin Dak Sevaks.
c. Postal Inspector is eligible for travelling and other allowances.
29. Statistical Investigator Gr. II (M/Statistics & Programme implementation)
a. Candidates with a bachelors degree in statistics are eligible for this job. This is a non-interview
post.
b. The Statistical Investigators duties include data collection and its conversion into information
required by government departments to implement and evaluate schemes.
c. This job includes both desk and field work and a good number of vacancies are annually
available.
30. Compiler (Registrar General of India):
a. The compilers are assigned to statistical divisions. They compile information collected through
various sources.
b. This is a typical desk job.

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