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What is SSC CGL Exam?

The SSC CGL Exam (Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level) tests are administered by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) to choose the most qualified applicants for Group B and Group C positions.

SSC CGL 2024 Exam Highlights

The candidates can see below the SSC CGL 2024 exam highlights as summarised below:

SSC CGL 2024 Highlights
Exam Name : SSC CGL (Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level)
Conducting Body : Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
Exam Level : National level
Exam Frequency : Once a year
SSC CGL Application 2024 Start Date : 11-Jun-2024
Last Date to Apply for SSC CGL 2024 : 10-Jul-2024
SSC CGL 2024 Application Fee Submission Date (Online) : 11-Jul-2024
SSC CGL 2024 Application Fee Submission Date (Offline) : 12-Jul-2024
SSC CGL 2024 application Correction Dates : 13-Jul-2024 to 15-Jul-2024(tentative)
SSC CGL 2024Tier 1 Exam Dates : August- September 2024
Vacancies : To be notified
Category : Government Jobs
Eligibility : Bachelor’s degree from a recognised University or Institution
Age-Limit : Minimum Age Limit - 18
Maximum Age Limit - 32
Age will be calculated from August 1, 2024
Exam Mode : Computer-Based Test (CBT) for Tier-I and Tier-II
Total Registrations : 20 Lakh approximately
Application fee : INR 100
Exam Duration : Tier-I: 60 minutes (online) Tier-II: Paper 1 - 150 Minutes Paper 2 - 120 Minutes Paper 3 - 120 Minutes
Exam Purpose : Selection of candidates for Group B and C posts in ministries/departments/organisations of the Government of India
Exam Language : English and Hindi
Exam Helpdesk No. : 011-69999845
Official Website : http://ssc.nic.in/

Combined Graduate Level Examination

SCHEME OF THE EXAMINATION:

  • The Examination will be conducted in four tiers as indicated below:
  • Tier-I-Computer Based Examination
  • Tier-II-ComputerBased Examination
  • Tier-III-Pen and Paper Mode (Descriptive paper)
  • Tier-IV-Computer Proficiency Test/ Skill Test (wherever applicable)/ Document Verification

Scheme ofTier-I and Tier-II Examinations:

Tier Subject Number of Questions Maximum Marks Timeallowed
1 A. General Intelligence and Reasoning 25 50 60 Minutes (Total).
B. General Awareness 25 50 For VH/ OH(afflicted withCerebral Palsy/
C. Quantitative Aptitude 25 50 deformity inwriting hand-Pl.
D. English Comprehension 25 50 See para 5.10of Notice): 80 Minutes
2 Paper-I: Quantitative Abilities 100 200 120 Minutes(for each Paper)
Paper-II: English Language and Comprehension 200 200 For VH/ OH(afflicted withCerebral Palsy/
Paper-III: Statistics 100 200 deformity inwriting hand-Pl.
Paper-IV: General Studies (Finance and Economics) 100 200 See para 5.10of Notice): 120 Minutes

Scheme of Tier-III Examination:

Tier Mode of Examination Scheme of Examination Maximum Marks Time Allowed
3 Pen and Paper mode Descriptive Paper in English orHindi (Writing of Essay/Precis/ Letter/Applicationetc.) 100 60 Minutes For VH/ OH (afflicted with Cerebral Palsy/ deformity inwriting hand-Pl. See para5.10of Notice): 80 Minutes

SSC CGL 2024 Dates

  • The Staff Selection Commission released the tentative dates for the SSC CGL 2024 exam in its official exam calendar. The candidates can see the SSC CGL exam dates 2024 as summarised below:
SSC CGL 2024 Exam Events SSC CGL Exam Dates
SSC CGL Notification Release Date : 11-Jun-2024
SSC CGL 2024 Application Dates : 11-Jun-2024 to 10-Jul-2024
SSC CGL 2024 Exam Dates : August - September 2024
SSC CGL 2024 Result : October 2024

SSC CGL 2024 Age Limit

  • The candidates can see below the SSC CGL 2024 age limit
    SSC Age Limit Corresponding Date of Birth
    Minimum Age Limit - 18 years Maximum Age Limit – 27 years : Candidate must have been born not earlier than 02-01-1996 and not later than 01-01-2005
    Minimum Age Limit - 20 years Maximum Age Limit - 30 years : Candidate must have been born not earlier than 02-01-1993 and not later than 01-01-2003.
    Minimum Age Limit - 18 years Maximum Age Limit - 30 years : Candidate must have been born not earlier than 02-01-1993 and not later than 01-01-2005.
    Minimum Age Limit - 18 years Maximum Age Limit - 32 years : Candidate must have been born not earlier than 02-01-1991 and not later than 01-01-2005.

SSC CGL 2024 Nationality Criteria

The candidates can see below the SSC CGL 2024 nationality criteria as mentioned in the official notification:

  • a citizen of India, or
  • a subject of Nepal, Bhutan, or
  • a Tibetan refugee who came to India before January 1, 1962, with the intention of permanently settling in India, or
  • a person of Indian origin migrated from either/or Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia, Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India.

SSC CGL 2024 Syllabus

It is expected that the Staff Selection Commission will not change the SSC CGL 2024 syllabus in the official notification because the Commission changed it in the 2022 notification. The candidates can see below the SSC CGL syllabus 2024 as prescribed in the official notification.

SSC CGL 2024 Syllabus for General Awareness

The candidates can check below the SSC CGL syllabus of General Awareness Section syllabus topics as mentioned in the official notification.

  • National
  • Polity and Governance
  • Economy
  • Environmental Issues
  • Geography and Agriculture
  • International News
  • Science & Tech.
  • Society
  • Government Schemes
  • Person in News and Awards
  • Sports
  • Others

The candidates should prepare all the topics mentioned in the SSC CGL 2024 syllabus.

Educational Qualification

Check out the SSC CGL Post Wise Education Criteria that aspirants should consider.

Collaborator Audit Officer/Assistant Accounts Officer

  • Bachelor’s Degree in any subject from a recognized University.
  • Desirable Qualification: CA/CS/MBA/Cost & Management Accountant/ Masters in Commerce/Masters in Business Studies.

Junior Statistical

  • Bachelor’s Degree in any subject from a recognized University.
  • Institute with at least 60% Marks in Mathematics at 12th standard level.
  • Bachelor’s Degree in any subject with Statistics as one of the subjects at degree level.

Statistical Investigator Grade-II Post

  • Bachelor’s Degree from any recognized University with a minimum of 60% in Mathematics in Class 12th.
  • Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline with Statistics as one of the subjects in graduation.

NHRC Research Assistant

  • Bachelor’s Degree in any subject from a recognized University.
  • A minimum of one year of research experience in a recognised research institution or university.
  • Law or human rights degree from a recognised university.

Other Posts

  • Bachelor’s Degree in any subject from a recognized University or equivalent.

Nationality / Citizenship

Aspirants must adhere to the following nationality criteria. They must be

  • a citizen of India, or
  • a subject of Bhutan/Nepal, or
  • a person of Indian origin who has migrated to India with the purpose of residing there permanently from countries such as Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, Kenya, Uganda, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia, and Vietnam in East Africa.

How to apply for SSC CGL 2024?

Follow these steps to apply for SSC CGL on the web:

  • Sign in to the SSC CGL Official website.
  • Get yourself registered by using email ID and phone number. Aspirants will get the registration number via mail and text message.
  • After clicking on the Apply option, you will get the application structure. Fill it out on the web.
  • Aspirants must check the size photo and thumb impression details to complete the application.
  • Pay the application fee online or through a Bank Challan, which will be created after you have filled in the necessary SSC CGL 2024 Exam application.
  • After enlistment, click on Apply to get the application submitted.
  • After double-checking on the details, click on the Submit button. Check the details thoroughly as the alteration process is not allowed most of the entries.
  • Download the filled-in application structure.
  • Take the printout for future references.

SSC CGL Document Verification

The submitted documents are needed during the application’s last check. The applicants should have a printed version of the online submitted records. The competitors should have their Matriculation Certificate, Graduation Certificate, Caste certificate (if filled), and other significant documents.

SSC CGL Admit Card

Applicants who have registered for the SSC CGL Exam 2024 within the allotted period will receive a digital admission card, hall ticket, or call letter that can be downloaded from the SSC website. The Admit Card for the Tier I exam to be conducted from 14th July 2024 will be released one or two weeks before the exam.

Steps to download the SSC CGL Admit Card 2024:

  • Visit the SSC’s official website.
  • Select the “Admit Card” tab on the header’s homepage.
  • Go to the official website and click the SSC CGL region-specific admit card link.
  • Select “Download e-Admit Card of COMBINED GRADUATE LEVEL EXAM – 2024: Tier 1/2” under “Latest News.”
  • Fill in the necessary fields in the new window with the SSC CGL admit card 2024 login information. The login information includes the candidate’s name, date of birth, roll number, registration ID, and captcha.
  • On the screen, the SSC CGL 2024 admission card will be shown.
  • Download the admit card and keep it safe.

Admit Card Details

Check the following details in your SSC CGL Admit Card and see that they match your entries during the application process. Check the details that needs to be checked on your SSC CGL Admit Card:

  1. Candidate’s Name
  2. Enrolment Number
  3. Roll Number
  4. Date of Birth
  5. Father’s Name
  6. Test Centre
  7. Full Address of Exam Centre
  8. Exam Centre Code
  9. Photo of candidate
  10. Signature of candidate
  11. Significant Instructions
  12. Importance of carrying SSC CGL Tier-1 Admit Card to the exam hall.

Candidates should carry any photo-attached identity proof with a printed copy of their Admit card – Aadhar Card, Pan Card, Voter ID Card, Driving License, Passport, or other ID Proof given by the Government. The entrance to the examination will be denied if the candidate doesn’t carry the necessary documents to the test center.

SSC CGL Posts

SSC CGL Post Department/Ministry Classification of Post
Assistant Audit Officer Indian Audit & Accounts Department under C&AG Group “B” Gazetted (Non-Ministerial)
Assistant Accounts Officer Indian Audit & Accounts Department under C&AG Group “B” Gazetted (Non-Ministerial)
Assistant Section Officer Central Secretariat Service Intelligence Bureau
Assistant Other Ministries/ Departments/ Organizations Group “B”
Inspector of Income Tax CBDT Group “C”
Inspector (Central Excise) CBIC Group “B”
Assistant Enforcement Officer Directorate of Enforcement Department of Revenue
Sub Inspector Central Bureau of Investigation Group “B”
Inspector Central Bureau of Narcotics Group “B”
Junior Statistical Officer M/o Statistics & Programme Implementation Group “B”
Statistical Investigator Grade-II Registrar General of India Group “B”
Auditor Offices under C&AG CGDA
Accountant/ Junior Accountant Other Ministry/ Departments Group “C”
Senior Secretariat Assistant/ Upper Division Clerks Central Govt. Offices/ Ministries other than CSCS cadres Group “C”
Tax Assistant CBDT/ CBIC Group “C”
Upper Division Clerks Government Departments Group “C”