The initial posting and subsequent transfer policy for SSC CGL recruits are determined by the concerned Ministry or Department, not by the SSC, and generally involves a pan-India liability.
- Posting Basis: Initial allocation to a specific location or regional office depends on the candidate's merit rank in the final selection list, the post preference submitted, the vacancy position in different zones/offices, and the policy of the allotted user department (e.g., Income Tax, Railways, Central Secretariat).
- Pan-India Liability: All posts selected through SSC CGL carry an All India Service Liability (AISL), meaning the candidate is liable to be posted anywhere in India.
- Transfer Policy: Transfers are governed by the respective Department's or Ministry's internal policy, which can range from an All India Transfer Policy (e.g., CBDT, CBIC) to a tenure-based rotational policy (e.g., ASO in CSS) or a relatively restricted one (e.g., Divisional Accountant).
Initial postings are typically allotted based on administrative needs, and requests for inter-state or desired location transfers often take several years and are subject to departmental rules, vacancy, and seniority.