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SSC CGL Exam Date 2024 Out, Download Tier 1 Exam Schedule PDF

The Staff Selection Commission has released the SSC CGL Exam Date for Tier 1, which is scheduled from 9th to 26th September 2024 in various centres across the country. The Commission is going to recruit the 17,727 Group B and Group C for CGL Posts. The SSC CGL Admit Card 2024 has been released on the official website.

SSC CGL Exam Date 2024 Out

The Commission has released the SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam Schedule, which is going to be conducted from 9 September to 26 September 2024 in various centres of the country. SSC CGL Exam Schedule is released in the PDF Format by the Commission. The SSC CGL Tier 1 is qualifying in nature and assesses the eligibility of candidates for Tier 2 or the final stage.

SSC CGL Notification 2024

Staff Selection Commission is responsible for conducting the SSC CGL Exam for recruitment posts such as Income Tax Inspectors, Excise & Customs Inspectors, Accountants, Junior Accountants, Compilers in Registrar General of India, Preventive Officers, etc. s

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
Vacancies 17727
Eligibility Bachelor’s degree from a recognized University or Institution
Age-Limit
  • Minimum Age Limit – 18
  • Maximum Age Limit – 32
  • Age will be as of 01-08-2024
Exam Mode Computer-Based Test (CBT) for Tier-I and Tier-II
Total Registrations 30 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/organizations of the Government of India
Exam Language English and Hindi
Exam Helpdesk No. 011-69999845
Official Website http://ssc.gov.in/

SSC CGL 2024 Notification PDF

With 17727 vacancies SSC CGL Notification 2024, PDF has been released on the official website at ssc.gov.in. Candidates who have graduated within the age limit of 18 to 32 years can submit their application forms by 24 July. Selection of candidates will be based on the Tier 2 examination. Tier 1 will be qualifying in nature.

SSC CGL 2024 Important Dates

The SSC CGL Notification 2024 contains important date information like the Apply online date, last date, correction window, and last date to pay a fee. Here are the crucial dates you need to mark on your calendar:

SSC CGL exam 2024 Important Dates
SSC CGL 2024 Apply Online 24-Jun-2024
SSC CGL Apply Online Last Date 27-Jul-2024
SSC CGL 2024 Application Fee Submission Last Date (Online) 28-Jul-2024
SSC CGL 2024 Application Fee Submission Date (Offline) 28-Jul-2024
SSC CGL 2024 application Correction Dates 10-08-2024 to 11-08-2024(23:00)
SSC CGL 2024 Tier 1 Exam Dates September 9, 2024 to September 26, 2024
SSC CGL 2024 Tier 2 Exam Dates December, 2024

SSC CGL 2024 Application Fees

The required fee for the SSC CGL 2024 Online Application is set at Rs. 100/-. Candidates can go through the details of the category-wise SSC CGL Application Fees 2024.

SSC CGL Application Fees 2024
Category Application Fee
General/ OBC Rs. 100
Female, SC, ST, PwD, & Ex-Servicemen Nil

SSC CGL 2024 Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility criteria for the SSC CGL 2024 exam encompass educational qualifications, age limits, and nationality requirements. Candidates must meet these criteria to be eligible to apply for the exam.

Educational Qualifications

The educational qualifications required for various posts under the SSC CGL 2024 exam are as follows:

  • Assistant Audit Officer/Assistant Accounts Officer:
    • Bachelor’s Degree in any subject from a recognized University.
    • Desirable: Chartered Accountant or Cost & Management Accountant or Company Secretary or Master in Commerce or Masters in Business Studies or Masters in Business Administration (Finance) or Masters in Business Economics.
  • Junior Statistical Officer (JSO):
    • Bachelor’s Degree in any subject from a recognized University with at least 60% Marks in Mathematics at the 12th standard level; or
    • Bachelor’s Degree in any subject with Statistics as one of the subjects at degree level.
  • Statistical Investigator Grade II:
    • Bachelor’s Degree in any subject with Statistics as one of the subjects from a recognized University.
    • The candidate must have studied Statistics as a subject in all three years of the graduation course.
  • Research Assistant in National Human Rights Commission (NHRC):
    • Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University or Institute.
    • Desirable: Minimum one-year research experience in any recognized university or recognized Research Institution.
  • All Other Posts:
    • Bachelor’s Degree in any subject from a recognized University or equivalent.

SSC CGL Age Limit 2024

The age limits for various posts under the SSC CGL 2024 exam are as follows:

S.No. Age Limit Remarks
1. For the posts for which age limit is 18-27 years Candidate must have been born not earlier than 02-08-1997 and not later than 01-08-2006.
2 For the posts for which age limit is 20-30 years Candidate must have been born not earlier than 02-08-1994 and not later than 01-08-2004
3 For the posts for which age limit is 18-30 years Candidate must have been born not earlier than 02-08-1994 and not later than 01-08-2006.
4 For the posts for which the age limit is 18-32 years Candidate must have been born not earlier than 02-08-1992 and not later than 01-08-2006.

Age Relaxation

The age relaxation for various categories is as follows:

Category Age Relaxation
SC/ST 5 years
OBC 3 years
PwD (Unreserved) 10 years
PwD (OBC) 13 years
PwD (SC/ST) 15 years
Ex-Servicemen (ESM) 3 years after deduction of the military service rendered from the actual age as on the closing date of receipt of the online application
Defense Personnel disabled in operation during hostilities with any foreign country or in a disturbed area and released as a consequence thereof 3 years
Defense Personnel disabled in operation during hostilities with any foreign country or in a disturbed area and released as a consequence thereof (SC/ST) 8 years
Central Govt. Civilian Employees: Who have rendered not less than 3 years regular and continuous service as on closing date for receipt of application Up to 40 years
Central Govt. Civilian Employees: Who have rendered not less than 3 years regular and continuous service as on closing date for receipt of application (SC/ST) Up to 45 years
Widows/Divorced Women/Women judicially separated and who are not remarried Up to 35 years
Widows/Divorced Women/Women judicially separated and who are not remarried (SC/ST) Up to 40 years

Nationality

A candidate must be either:

  1. A citizen of India, or
  2. A subject of Nepal, or
  3. A subject of Bhutan, or
  4. A Tibetan refugee who came over to India, before January 1, 1962, with the intention of permanently settling in India, or
  5. A person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania (Formerly Tanganyika and Zanzibar), Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia, and Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India.

Candidates belonging to categories (2), (3), (4), and (5) above shall be a person in whose favor a certificate of eligibility has been issued by the Government of India.

SSC CGL Exam Date 2024 Out, Download Tier 1 Exam Schedule PDF_4.1

SSC CGL Exam Pattern 2024

The SSC CGL 2024 exam involves multiple stages to assess candidates’ eligibility for various Group B and Group C posts in government ministries, departments, and organizations. Here’s an overview of the exam Pattern:

Tier-I: Computer-Based Examination (Qualifying in nature)

SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam Pattern 2024
Subjects No. of Questions Total Marks
General Intelligence and Reasoning 25 50
General Awareness 25 50
Quantitative Aptitude 25 50
English Comprehension 25 50
Total 100 200
Total Time – 60 minutes 

Tier-II: Computer-Based Examination

  • Tier II is the second stage and is conducted in an online mode.
  • It comprises multiple papers:
SSC CGL Tier 2 Exam Pattern 2024
S.No. Papers Time Allotted
1 Paper I: (Compulsory for all posts) 2 hours 30 minutes
2 Paper II: Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) and Statistical Investigator Gr. II 2 hours

Marks distribution of SSC CGL Tier 2 Paper 1

SSC CGL Tier 2 Exam Pattern 2024 [Paper 1]
Subject No. of Questions Marks Duration
Mathematical Abilities 30 90 1 hour
Reasoning and General Intelligence 30 90
English Language and Comprehension 45 135 1 hour
General Awareness 25 75
Computer Knowledge Test 20 60 15 minutes
Data Entry Speed Test One Data Entry Task 15 minutes

Marks distribution of SSC CGL Tier 2 Paper 2

SSC CGL Tier 2 Exam Pattern 2024 [Paper 2]
Subject No. of question Maximum Marks Duration
Statistics 100 200 2 hours

SSC CGL Selection Process 2024

  • Tier-I is the first stage Computer Based Test, Candidates must qualify for Tier-I to advance to the next stage. Marks of this stage cannot be counted for the Final Merit List
  • Final selection and allocation of candidates to various posts are based on their performance based on Tier-II.
  • Candidates are allotted posts based on their merit, preference, and vacancy availability.
  • The selection process may vary for different posts, and candidates are advised to refer to the official notification for specific details regarding the selection criteria for each post.
  • Final Merit List comes in the Form of PDF which include Name of the Candidate and their respective Roll Numbers

SSC CGL Syllabus 2024

The SSC CGL syllabus encompasses various subjects and topics to assess candidates’ aptitude and knowledge in every Tier. Check here for a detailed SSC CGL Syllabus 2024.
General Intelligence and Reasoning General Awareness/ GK Quantitative Aptitude English Comprehension
Classification Static GK Simplification Reading Comprehension
Analogy Science CI & SI Fill in the Blanks
Coding-Decoding Current Affairs Averages Spellings
Series Indian Geography Ages Cloze Test
Non-Verbal Current CM & Governors DI Synonyms & Antonyms
Word Formation Sports Percentage Idioms and Phrases
Matrix Books and Authors Ratio and Proportion One word Substitution
Puzzle Polity, History Profit and Loss Grammar
Blood Relation Economics Advance maths Jumbled Sentences

SSC CGL Admit Card 2024

The commission has released the  SSC CGL Tier 1 Admit Card 2024 for 17727 vacancies on its official website. Candidates can download the CGL Hall Ticket 2024 direct link provided below:-

 SSC CGL Tier 1 Admit Card 2024

SSC CGL Posts List

Here’s a comprehensive list of posts covered under the SSC CGL (Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level) examination:

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

SSC CGL Salary 2024

The salary structure for SSC CGL (Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level) posts varies depending on the position, grade, and level of responsibilities. Here’s an overview of the SSC CGL Salary structure for different CGL posts:

Post Name Pay Level (as per 7th CPC) Initial Salary (approx.)
Assistant Audit Officer Level-8 (Rs. 47,600 – Rs. 1,51,100) Rs. 56,000 – Rs. 60,000
Assistant Accounts Officer Level-8 (Rs. 47,600 – Rs. 1,51,100) Rs. 56,000 – Rs. 60,000
Assistant Section Officer Level-7 (Rs. 44,900 – Rs. 1,42,400) Rs. 41,000 – Rs. 44,000
Assistant Level-7 (Rs. 44,900 – Rs. 1,42,400) Rs. 41,000 – Rs. 44,000
Inspector (Central Excise) Level-7 (Rs. 44,900 – Rs. 1,42,400) Rs. 41,000 – Rs. 44,000
Assistant Enforcement Officer Level-7 (Rs. 44,900 – Rs. 1,42,400) Rs. 41,000 – Rs. 44,000
Sub Inspector Level-6 (Rs. 35,400 – Rs. 1,12,400) Rs. 32,000 – Rs. 35,000
Junior Statistical Officer Level-6 (Rs. 35,400 – Rs. 1,12,400) Rs. 32,000 – Rs. 35,000
Statistical Investigator Grade-II Level-6 (Rs. 35,400 – Rs. 1,12,400) Rs. 32,000 – Rs. 35,000
Inspector of Income Tax Level-7 (Rs. 44,900 – Rs. 1,42,400) Rs. 41,000 – Rs. 44,000
Auditor Level-6 (Rs. 35,400 – Rs. 1,12,400) Rs. 32,000 – Rs. 35,000
Accountant/ Junior Accountant Level-5 (Rs. 29,200 – Rs. 92,300) Rs. 25,000 – Rs. 28,000
Senior Secretariat Assistant/ Upper Division Clerks Level-4 (Rs. 25,500 – Rs. 81,100) Rs. 22,000 – Rs. 25,000
Tax Assistant Level-4 (Rs. 25,500 – Rs. 81,100) Rs. 22,000 – Rs. 25,000
Compiler Level-4 (Rs. 25,500 – Rs. 81,100) Rs. 22,000 – Rs. 25,000
Divisional Accountant Level-6 (Rs. 35,400 – Rs. 1,12,400) Rs. 32,000 – Rs. 35,000

Note:

  • These salaries are approximate figures and may vary based on the location of the posting, allowances, and deductions.
  • The salary structure is based on the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) recommendations.
  • The initial salary mentioned is inclusive of basic pay, allowances, and other perks.
  • Apart from the basic salary, employees may be eligible for various allowances such as Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance (TA), etc.

SSC CGL Centers List

The SSC CGL (Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level) examination is conducted across various centres in different regions of India. Here is a list of exam centres categorized by SSC regions:

Region Exam Centers
Central Region (CR) Agra, Allahabad, Bareilly, Gorakhpur, Kanpur, Lucknow, Meerut, Varanasi, Bhagalpur, Muzaffarpur, Patna
Eastern Region (ER) Gangtok, Ranchi, Barasat, Berhampore (WB), Chinsurah, Jalpaiguri, Kolkata, Malda, Midnapur, Siliguri, Berhampore (Odisha), Bhubaneshwar, Cuttack, Keonjhargarh, Sambalpur, Port Blair
Karnataka, Kerala Region (KKR) Bangalore, Dharwar, Gulbarga, Mangalore, Mysore, Kochi, Kozhikode (Calicut), Thiruvananthapuram, Thrissur
Madhya Pradesh Sub-Region (MPR) Bhopal, Chindwara, Guna, Gwalior, Indore, Jabalpur, Khandwa, Ratlam, Satna, Sagar, Ambikapur, Bilaspur, Jagdalpur, Raipur, Durg
Northern Region (NR) Almora, Dehradun, Haldwani, Srinagar (Uttarakhand), Haridwar, Delhi, Ajmer, Alwar, Bharatpur, Bikaner, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kota, Sriganganagar, Udaipur
North Western Sub-Region (NWR) Anantnag, Baramulla, Jammu, Leh, Rajouri, Srinagar (J&K), Kargil, Dodda, Hamirpur, Shimla, Bhathinda, Jalandhar, Patiala, Amritsar, Chandigarh
Southern Region (SR) Guntur, Kurnool, Rajahmundry, Tirupati, Vishakhapatnam, Vijaywada, Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, Tiruchirapalli, Tirunelveli, Puducherry, Hyderabad, Nizamabad, Warangal
Western Region (WR) Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Rajkot, Surat, Bhavnagar, Kutch, Amravati, Aurangabad, Kolhapur, Mumbai, Nagpur, Nanded, Nashik, Pune, Thane, Bhandara, Chandrapur, Akola, Jalgaon, Ahmednagar, Alibaug, Panaji
North Eastern Region (NER) Itanagar, Dibrugarh, Guwahati (Dispur), Jorhat, Silchar, Kohima, Shillong, Imphal, Churachandpur, Ukhrul, Agartala, Aizwal

Also, Check SSC CGL Previous Year Question Paper

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SSC CGL Exam 2024 FAQs

When will the SSC CGL Tier I 2024 examination held?

SSC CGL Tier I 2024 will be held from 9 September to 26 September

Is SSC CGL tough?

SSC CGL is one of the toughest examinations in India and candidates who prepare well for the examination clear it on the first attempt.

What is the highest post in CGL?

Assistant Audit Officer (AAO) is the highest paying job under SSC CGL and the highest salary in SSC CGL for AAO is Rs. 65,318 for X city, Rs. 59,434 for Y city, and Rs. 55,626 for Z city.

How many Tiers in SSC CGL examination?

There are two tiers in this examination. Tier 1 is qualifying in nature and Tier 2 is the deciding exam, the Final merit list is based on Tier 2

What is the exam Pattern of Tier 1?

In this section you have to face 4 subjects : Reasoning, Math, GK& GS and English Comprehension. Total marks for this section is 200

What is the Exam Pattern of Tier 2?

In SSC CGL Tier 2 you have to face Reasoning & Math in first 2 hours which contains total 60 question and then English and GK which contains 45 and 25 questions respectively then Computer test which is qualifying in nature contains 20 questions followed by DEST.

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