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SSC CGL 2024

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Avantika Bhardwaj

Updated on 19th April, 2024 , 6 min read

Latest Updates: 

  1. The SSC CGL Notification 2024 is to be released on 11 June 2024.
  2. 10 July 2024 is the last date of application for SSC CGL 2024.
  3. The SSC CGL 2024 tier 1 exam will be conducted in August-September 2024.

All the important information concerning the SSC CGL exam is listed in this article, in detail. Read till the end to learn about the SSC CGL exam date, job vacancies, eligibility criteria, application process, exam syllabus, salary, and more.

SSC CGL 2024

About SSC CGL

The full form of SSC CGL is Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level and as the name suggests, only graduate degree holders are eligible to appear for this examination. It is a national-level examination, conducted by the SSC every year to recruit candidates for Group B and Group C posts in various ministries and departments under the Government of India. This exam is conducted in four stages or tiers, out of which, two tiers are conducted online.

SSC, the conducting authority, was established in 1975. Approximately, 30 lakh candidates register for this exam every year, and an estimated 15 lakhs appear for the same. 

Also Read: List of Competitive Exams in India, Civil Services Examination (UPSC)

SSC CGL 2024 Highlights

Some of the important highlights of the SSC CGL 2024 exam are mentioned in the table below:

Category

Details

Exam Name

SSC CGL 2024

Conducting Authority 

Staff Selection Commission (SSC)

Exam Type

National-Level

Exam Purpose

Central Government Jobs

Mode of Application 

Online

Mode of Exam

Online (For tier 1 and tier 2)

Exam Language

English and Hindi

Exam Duration

60 minutes (Tier 1)

Eligibility

Must have a graduate degree and Indian citizenship

No. of Registrations

30 lakhs (approx.)

SSC CGL Application Fee

INR 100

Website

ssc.nic.in

SSC CGL 2024 Important Dates 

Below is a list of all the important dates regarding the SSC CGL Exam 2024;

Events

SSC CGL 2024 Important Dates

SSC CGL 2024 Registration Start Date

11 June 2024

SSC CGL 2024 Registration End Date

10 July 2024

Online Application Submission Date

12 July 2024

Offline Application Submission Date

13 July 2024

Application Correction Date

14 and 15 July 2024

SSC CGL 2024 Exam Date

August-September 2024 (Tier 1)

SSC CGL Notification 2024

The SSC CGL Notification refers to the first official piece of information regarding the SSC CGL examination. The notification will be released on 11 June 2024, by the Staff Selection Commission on its official website www.ssc.nic.in. The notification once released, will provide all the necessary information regarding the examination.

SSC CGL Vacancy 2024

Every year, we see a different number of vacancies for the Group B and Group C posts, released by the Staff Selection Commission in their official notification. The job vacancies for 2024 are yet to be released. In 2023, there were a total of 8415 job vacancies and in 2022, it was 37409 (highest in the last 7 years). 

Year

SSC CGL Vacancies

General

OBC

SC

ST

EWS

2024

To Be Announced

To Be Announced

To Be Announced

To Be Announced

To Be Announced

2023

3829 

1900

1273

618

795

2022

15982

8719

5776

2995

3937

2021

3008

1832

1192

704

885

2020

2891

1858

1046

510

730

2019

3577

2116

1215

674

846

2018

5770

2933

1723

845

-

2017

4238

1916

1318

653

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SSC CGL 2024 Eligibility Criteria 

Candidates should fulfill some basic to apply for the SSC CGL 2024 examination. The SSC CGL eligibility varies from one post to the other. The detailed eligibility for SSC CGL is listed below:

  1. Nationality: The candidate should be a citizen or a subject of India/Nepal/Bhutan.
  2. Age Limit: The SSC CGL age limit is between 18 and 32 years.
  3. Educational Qualification: The candidate must possess a bachelor’s degree from a recognized college or university, to be eligible to apply to this examination.

SSC CGL 2024 Application Process

  1. Candidate should follow the steps mentioned below to apply online for the SSC CGL examination:
  2. Visit the SSC official website ssc.nic.in.
  3. If you are a new user, click on register now.
  4. Now, the SSC CGL registration form will appear on the screen. Fill out the form with the necessary details.
  5. Login to the registered account using your registration number and password.
  6. Next, fill in the SSC CGL application form.
  7. Upload signature(10-20 KB), photograph (20-50 KB), and other necessary documents.
  8. Click on the Final Submit button.
  9. Finally, an application fee of INR 100 should be paid.

SSC CGL Application Fee

  1. Candidates applying to the SSC CGL examination should pay an application fee of INR 100, to complete the application.
  2. The SSC CGL application fee can be paid online as well as offline.
  3. Online payment mode includes UPI, Credit/Debit card payment, and Net banking.
  4. Offline payment can be done via SBI challan. 
  5. All female candidates, reserved category candidates (SC, ST, PWD), and Ex-Servicemen aren’t required to pay the application fee.

SSC CGL Job Posts

The Staff Selection Commission recruits candidates for various Group B and Group C jobs in various ministries and departments under the Government of India. The various SSC CGL Posts are listed below:

  1. Assistant Enforcement Officer, Department of Revenue.
  2. Accountant, Junior Accountant, Auditor
  3. Assistant in Ministries, Attached and Subordinate office of Govt. of India.
  4. Inspector of Income Tax.
  5. Sub-Inspectors in CBI and Central Bureau of Narcotics.
  6. Examiner in Customs.
  7. Preventive Officers in Customs.
  8. Compiler in Registrar General of India.
  9. Junior Statistical Officer.
  10. Portal Assistant.
  11. Research Assistant.
  12. Tax Assistant.

SSC CGL Salary Structure

The SSC CGL Salary has a lot of perks attached to it. The salary depends on the post or designation of the individual. The SSC CGL Salary package comprises the basic pay, grade pay, HRA, and DA. The pay scale of the various SSC CGL posts is mentioned below:

Pay Levels

Payscale

Pay-Level 8

INR 47600 to INR 151100

Pay-Level 7

INR 44900 to INR 142400

Pay-Level 6

INR 35400 to INR 112400

Pay-Level 5

INR 29200 to INR 92300

Pay-Level 4

INR 25500 to INR 81100

Below are the various posts that come under the 5 pay levels of SSC CGL jobs:

Levels

SSC CGL Posts

Pay-Level 8

Assistant Audit Officer

Assistant Accounts Officer

Pay-Level 7

Assistant Section Officer

Assistant Enforcement Officer

Inspector Posts

Sub Inspector

Pay-Level 6

Assistant/Superintendent

Junior Statistical Officer

Statistical Investigator Grade-II

Divisional Accountant

Sub Inspector

Pay-Level 5

Auditor

Accountant

Junior Accountant

Pay-Level 4

Senior Secretariat Assistant

Upper Division Clerks

Sub-Inspector

Tax Assistant

SSC CGL Selection Process 

  1. The SSC CGL 2024 exam will take place in two tiers. SSC CGL Tier 1 exam will be conducted online.
  2. Candidates who qualify in the Tier 1 examination will be eligible to appear for the SSC CGL Tier 2 exam. 
  3. SSC CGL Tier 2 exam will consist of three papers: Paper 1, Paper 2, and Paper 3.
  4. Paper 1 is compulsory for all the posts.
  5. Paper 2 will be conducted for the selection of the Junior Statistical Officer in the Ministry of Statistics and Program Implementation.
  6. Paper 3 will be conducted for applicants who have applied for the Assistant Audit Officer or Assistant Account Officer.

SSC CGL 2024 Exam Pattern

The SSC CGL 2024 Exam consists of two tiers- Tier 1 and Tier 2. Candidates who qualify in the Tier 1 exam are eligible for the Tier 2 exam. Both the exams will be conducted online. The SSC CGL exam pattern is listed in the below tables:

SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam Pattern

Sections

Total No. of Questions

Total Marks Allotted

Type of Exam

Reasoning and General Intelligence

25

50

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)

General Awareness

25

50

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)

Quantitative Aptitude

25

50

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)

English Comprehension

25

50

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)

Total

100

200

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SSC CGL Tier 2 Exam Pattern

Paper

Sections

Type of Exam

Paper 1

Reasoning and General Intelligence, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, English Comprehension, Computer Knowledge, Data Entry Speed Test Module

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)

Paper 2

Statistics

Paper 3

General Studies (Finance and Economics)

SSC CGL 2024 Exam Syllabus

Subjects

Topics

Reasoning and General Intelligence

Series, Coding-Decoding, Classification, Word Formation, Matrix, Analogy

General Awareness

General Knowledge, Current Affairs, Indian Geography, Sports, Science, Current CM and Governors, Important Schemes, Books and Authors

Quantitative Aptitude

Percentage, Mensuration, Ratio and Proportion, Interest, Average, Simplification, DI, Problems on Age

English Comprehension

Fill in the Blanks, Spellings, Synonyms and Antonyms, Sentence Correction, Phrases and Idioms, Close test, Reading Comprehension

SSC CGL Recommended Books

The table below contains some of the most recommended books that will be helpful for the candidate to prepare for the SSC CGL Exam 2024:

SubjectsSSC CGL Recommended Books

Reasoning and General Intelligence

How to Prepare for Logical Reasoning by Arun Sharma, Modern Approach to Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning by Dr. R.S. Aggarwal, Analytical Reasoning by M.K Pandey

General Awareness

General Knowledge by Lucent Publication, Manorama Yearbook, Newspapers

Quantitative Aptitude

NCERT Maths from Grade 6 to Grade 11, Advance Maths by Rakesh Yadav, Quantitative Aptitude by Dr. R.S Aggarwal

English Comprehension

Objective General English by S. Bakshi, Competitive General English by Kiran Prakashan, Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis, Corrective English by A.K Singh, Previous Year Papers by MB Publication

Statistics

Statistics for SSC CGL by Rakesh Yadav, Programmed Statistics by B.L Aggarwal

General Studies (Finance and Economics)

Indian Economy by Ramesh Singh, SSC CGL Finance by Rph Editorial Board

SSC CGL Preparation Tips

An organized preparation plan and execution yields fruitful results. Below is a list of SSC CGL preparation tips that will be very useful for CGL aspirants:

  1. Candidates should start preparing at least 6 months before the examination. 
  2. Spend ample time reading newspapers, journals, and magazines to gain knowledge on current affairs and also improve English language skills.
  3. Identify the strengths and weaknesses and focus more on topics, that you feel are comparatively difficult for you.
  4. Read each topic thoroughly and revise these for at least 4 to 5 times.
  5. Solve previous year’s question papers. This will also improve your time management skills.
  6. Invest in some useful books and study materials to prepare for the examination.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the SSC CGL subjects?

The subjects which are included in the SSC CGL exam are Reasoning and General Intelligence, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, and English Comprehension.

What is the SSC CGL 2024 exam pattern?

The SSC CGL 2024 Exam consists of two tiers- Tier 1 and Tier 2. Candidates who qualify in the Tier 1 exam are eligible for the Tier 2 exam. Both the exams will be conducted online.

What is SSC CGL 2024 selection process?

SSC CGL 2024 selection process involves selecting candidates for CGL jobs through SSC CGL Exam Tier1 and SSC CGL Exam Tier 2.

When SSC CGL application form 2024 will be released?

The SSC CGL 2024 notification will be released on 11 June 2024, by the Staff Selection Commission on its official website www.ssc.nic.in.

What does SSC CGL mean?

The full form of SSC CGL is Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level. It is a national-level examination, conducted by the SSC every year to recruit candidates for Group B and Group C posts in various ministries and departments under the Government of India.

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