Rachit Kumar SaxenaManager-Editorial
The Staff Selection Commission released the SSC CGL Tier 1 final answer key on December 19, 2024. The candidates can download the final SSC CGL answer key 2024 from the official website till January 8, 2025. The candidates should note that the SSC CGL admit card 2024 for the Tier 2 exam will be released on January 13, 2025. The regional websites will release the SSC CGL hall tickets for the candidates. SSC CGL Tier 2 exam 2024 will be conducted from January 18 to 20, 2025.
The answer key and response sheet will not be available after the designated date. The Staff Selection Commission released the SSC CGL Tier 1 marks and scorecard on December 18, 2024. The candidates can check their raw and normalised marks in their SSC CGL scorecard 2024. The Commission released an official notice in this regard that the SSC CGL Marks and Scorecard will be available till December 31, 2024(6.00 PM). The candidates will be required to login with their One-Time Registration Number and Password.  The SSC CGL 2024 exam for Tier 2 will be conducted online mode only. The Commission selected 18,436 candidates for the Junior Statistical Officer, 2,833 for the Statistical Investigator post and 1,65,240 candidates for all other posts. The Staff Selection Commission released the SSC CGL result 2024 on its official website - ssc.gov.in on December 5, 2024. The Commission also released the SSC CGL Cutoff 2024 for all the post groups.Â
The SSC CGL 2025 dates were announced in the official SSC exam calendar. The SSC CGL 2025 notification will be released on April 22, 2025. The last date for the SSC CGL application form 2025 will be May 21, 2025. The Commission will conduct the SSC CGL 2025 in June/July 2025.
Q: Â When will SSC CGL Tier 1 marks and scorecard 2024 be released?
The Staff Selection Commission released the SSC CGL Tier 1 marks and scorecard 2024 on its official website on December 16, 2024. The Commission released the raw marks, normalised marks and the raw marks scored in each section of the SSC CGL Tier 1 exam 2024. The SSC CGL Tier 2 exam 2024 will be conducted from January 18, 19 and 20, 2025.
The Commission conducted the SSC CGL Tier 1 exam from September 9 to 26, 2024. The Commission also released the SSC CGL Tier 1 result 2024 on December 5, 2024.
Q: Â When will SSC CGL Result 2024 (Tier 1) be released?
The Staff Selection Commission is expected to release the SSC CGL result 2024 soon on its official website - ssc.gov.in. The Commission will release the SSC CGL Tier 1 result pdf with the category-wise cutoff. The Commission conducted the SSC CGL Tier 1 exam 2024 from September 9 to 26, 2024.
The Commission is expected to release the SSC CGL vacancies and SSC CGL Tier 2 exam dates soon on its official website.
Q: Â When will SSC CGL mains exam 2024 be conducted?
The Staff Selection Commission is expected to release the SSC CGL Tier 2 exam 2024 dates soon on its official website. In addition to that the Commission can also release the exam dates of other exams also. The SSC CGL Tier 2 exam 2024 is expected to be conducted on December 2024.
The SSC CGL Tier 1 exam was conducted from September 9 to 26, 2024. The SSC CGL Tier 1 answer key 2024 was released on October 3, 2024.
Q: Â What are the SSC CGL 2024 Exam Dates?
The Staff Selection Commission released the SSC CGL 2024 exam dates (Tier 1) on August 8, 2024. The Commission will conduct the SSC CGL 2024 from September 09 to 26, 2024. The regional websites will start releasing the SSC CGL aplication status from August 15 onwards.
The SSC CGL 2024 admit card will be released online starting from September 5, 2024.
Q: Â Has SSC CGL Tier 1 answer key 2024 released?
The Staff Selection Commission has released the SSC CGL Tier 1 answer key 2024 on its official website - ssc.gov.in. The Commission released the candidate's response sheet and the tentative answer key under the candidate's login window. The Commission will accept the objections against the incorrect answers, given in the official answer key, till October 6, 2024.
SSC CGL 2024 exam was conducted till September 26, 2024.
- SSC CGL Answer Key 2024
- SSC CGL 2024 Exam Dates & Schedule
- SSC CGL Result 2024
- SSC CGL Cut-Off 2024
- SSC CGL Exam Analysis 2024
- SSC CGL 2024
- What is SSC CGL?
- SSC CGL Admit Card 2024
- SSC CGL Application Form 2024
- SSC CGL Exam Overview 2024
- SSC CGL Notification 2024
- SSC CGL Vacancy 2024
- SSC CGL Posts And Salary 2024
- SSC CGL Eligibility 2024
- SSC CGL Syllabus 2024
- SSC CGL Exam Pattern 2024
- SSC CGL Selection Process 2024
- SSC CGL Exam Centres 2024
- SSC CGL Previous Year Question Paper
- SSC CGL Preparation 2024
- SSC CGL 2024 FAQs
SSC CGL Answer Key 2024
The Staff Selection Commission released the SSC CGL Final answer key 2024 on its official website on December 19, 2024. The candidates can download their final answer key and response sheet by login with their OTR and password. The Commission released the tentative answer key on its official website - ssc.gov.in on October 3, 2024. The Commission will consider the objections and prepare the final answer key and the result will be released based on the final answer key.
Q: Â When did SSC CGL 2023 Tier 2 Answer Key (final) release?
The Staff Selection Commission released the SSC CGL 2023 Final Answer Key (Final) was released online on December 16, 2023. The Commission also released the SSC CGL 2023 Marks and Scorecard with the answer key. If the candidate found any discrepancy in the marks calculated from the final answer key and the marks mentioned in the SSC CGL scorecard, they can send their representation in this regard.
Staff Selection Commission will conduct the SSC CGL Tier 2 exam from October 25 to 27. The Commission released the SSC CGL Tier 2 exam Final Answer Key on the official website.
Q: Â When will SSC CGL 2024 answer key be released?
The SSC CGL 2024 final answer key has been released at ssc.gov.in. The candidates are suggested to download their SSC CGL final answer key as soon as possible because the SSC CGL answer key 2024 will not be available after January 8, 2025. The Commission released the tentative answer key and candidates response sheet with the official answer key. The candidates can download their response sheet and official answer key by logging into the official website - ssc.gov.in. The candidates can also send the objections against the incorrect answers till October 6, 2024.
Staff Selection Commission conducted the SSC CGL 2024 exam in a Computer-Based Exam (CBE) from September 9 to 26, 2024.
Q: Â When did SSC CGL Answer Key 2023 release?
SSC CGL 2023 answer key was released on September 29, 2023 on the official website of the Commission. SSC CGL 2023 answer key (tentative) was released on August 1. The Staff Selection Commission released the SSC CGL 2023 Tier 1 answer key online only on its official website - ssc.nic.in. The candidates were required to download their answer keys and check their answers. The Commission also asked the candidates to send representation against the incorrect questions and answers. The last date to send the representation against the incorrect questions/answers was August 4.
The Commission considered the valid objections and prepare a final answer key based on which the SSC CGL Tier 1 result was declared. After the declaration of the result, the Commission released the SSC CGL Tier 1 answer key (final) on September 29.
SSC CGL 2024 Exam Dates & Schedule
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of SSC CGL 2024 exam
Dates | Upcoming Exam Dates |
---|---|
18 Jan '25 - 20 Jan '25 | SSC CGL Tier 2 Exam 2024 |
22 Apr '25 - 21 May '25 | SSC CGL 2025 Application Dates |
Jun '25 - Jul '25 | SSC CGL 2025 Tier 1 Exam TENTATIVE |
Dates | Past Exam Dates |
09 Sep '24 - 26 Sep '24 | SSC CGL 2024 Exam (Tier 1) |
24 Jun '24 - 27 Jun '24 | SSC CGL 2024 Application Dates |
25 Oct '23 - 27 Oct '23 | SSC CGL Tier 2 Exam 2023 |
SSC CGL Result 2024
The Staff Selection Commission released the SSC CGL Tier 1 result 2024 on its official website. The candidates can see here the SSC CGL Merit List PDFs.
Download Here SSC CGL Result PDF For Statistical Investigator
Download Here SSC CGL Result PDF For Junior Statistical Officer
Download Here The SSC CGL Result PDF For All Other Posts
The Commission will mention the roll number and names of the qualified candidates in the result pdf. The Commission will also release the number of candidates qualified for the Tier 2 exam. The Commission is expected to release the SSC CGL Tier 2 exam dates soon.
SSC CGL 2024 Tie Resolution
The Commission mentioned the principle for the resolution of Tie cases among the candidates in the official notification. The Commission reiterates it in the final result pdf. In the event of tie scores of candidates in Tier 2, merit will be decided by applying the following criteria, one after another in the order, till the tie is resolved:
- Marks scored in Paper-II & Paper-III of Tier-II Examination for the posts of Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) and Assistant Audit Officer/ Assistant Accounts Officer respectively, if applicable.
- Marks scored in Section-I of Paper-I of Tier-II Examination.
- Date of birth, with the older candidates, placed higher.
- Alphabetical order in which the names of the candidates appear
Q: Â How can I check the SSC CGL Result 2024
Q: Â How many candidates were selected in the SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam 2023?
81,752 candidates were selected for the SSC CGL 2023 Tier 2 exam. The exam is scheduled to be held from October 25–27, 2023. It is expected that 12,36,202 candidates (49.97%) participated in the computer-based Tier-I Examination. The SSC CGL Tier 1 exam was conducted online at the designated exam centres only. The Commission released the SSC CGL 2023 Tier 1 result on September 19.
The Commission also released the SSC CGL 2023 Cutoff for all the posts groups and categories within them.
Q: Â When did SSC CGL 2023 Tier 1 Result Declared
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) released the SSC CGL Tier 1 Result 2023 on September 19, 2023. The results were released on the official website at ssc.nic.in. The SSC CGL Tier 1 exam was held from July 14 to July 27, 2023.The exam was conducted in computer-based test (CBT) mode. The exam consisted of four sections with 100 multiple choice questions and a maximum of 200 marks.
The qualifying marks for the exam were 30% for the Unreserved category. The SSC CGL Tier 2 exam will be conducted from October 25 to 27.
SSC CGL Cut-Off 2024
The Staff Selection Commission released SSC CGL 2024 cutoff with the result. The Commission released the SSC CGL cutoff 2024 for all the categories and post groups with the result.Â
SSC CGL Cutoff 2024
The candidates can see below the SSC CGL Tier 1 Cutoff 2024 for all other posts:
Category |
Cutoff Marks |
Candidates Available |
---|---|---|
SC |
126.45554 | 31,131 |
ST |
111.88930 | 16,019 |
OBC |
146.26291 | 50,191 |
EWS |
142.01963 | 23,746 |
UR |
153.18981 |
25,814* |
ESM |
69.92674 |
11,133 |
OH |
113.10008 |
2,093 |
HH | 64.79156 | 2,042 |
VH | 102.97465 | 1,694 |
Other-PWD | 45.74000Â | 1,377 |
Total |
- |
1,65,240 |
Q: Â When was the SSC CGL 2023 Tier 1 cutoff released?
Staff Selection Commission released the SSC CGL 2023 Tier 1 result pdf on September 19. The Commission released the SSC CGL Cutoff for all the categories and Post groups with the result. The Commission will conduct the SSC CGL Tier 2 2023 exam from October 25 to 27. The Commission is expected to release the tentative answer key on October 30. The Commission will ask the candidates to send the representation against the incorrect questions/answers. After considering the valid objections, the Commission will prepare the result and cutoff based on the number of vacancies in the exam.
SSC CGL 2023 notification was released on April 3 for 7,500 vacancies. It is expected that the SSC CGL 2023 cutoff will remain high because of the lower number of vacancies (in comparison to the last year vacancies).
Q: Â How can I check the SSC CGL cutoff?
Q: Â Is there a sectional cutoff in the SSC CGL exam?
SSC CGL Exam Analysis 2024
Shiksha.com will provide the exam analysis video of the candidates who appeared in the exam. The Commission conducted the SSC CGL 2024 till September 26, 2024, as a Computer-Based Exam (CBE). The candidates who appeared in the exam will share their experience with Shiksha.com. The SSC CGL 2024 exam analysis is given below:
SSC CGL Tier-I Sections & Subjects |
Difficulty level |
Good Attempt |
---|---|---|
General Intelligence Reasoning |
Moderate |
23-24 |
General Awareness |
Moderate to Difficult |
21-22 |
Quantitative Aptitude |
Easy to Moderate |
23-24 |
English Comprehension |
Easy |
24-25 |
Total |
Moderate |
88-93 |
The candidates should note that the difficulty level of all the SSC CGL shifts is different. The Commission will do normalisation to create a playing field.
Q: Â What is the expected cutoff for the SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam 2023?
The Staff Selection Commisison is conducting the SSC CGL 2023 exam from July 14 to 27. The candidates who appeared in the exam said that the SSC CGL Tier 1 exam was easy to moderate difficulty level. The candidates also shared that the questions asked in the General Knowledge section were tough. The candidates can see below the expected cutoff for the SSC CGL 2023 exam.
Category | Cutoff |
---|---|
SC | 92 - 98 |
ST | 80 - 86 |
OBC | 120 - 126 |
EWS | 106 - 110 |
UR | 123 - 129 |
ESM | 42 - 47 |
OH | 73 - 78 |
HH | 43 - 47 |
VH | 43 - 47 |
PWD Others | 43 - 47 |
Q: Â What is the Normalisation of Marks in SSC CGL Exam?
Normalization of marks in the SSC CGL (Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level) examination is a process used to ensure fairness and equity in the assessment of candidates' performance across different shifts or sessions of the examination. The SSC CGL exam is conducted in multiple shifts or sessions, and sometimes there may be variations in the difficulty level of questions or other factors such as the number of candidates appearing in each session. Normalization helps in addressing these variations to determine a fair and standardized score for all candidates.
SSC CGL result is released based on the normalised marks only.
Q: Â How was the SSC CGL Tier 1 paper?
The Staff Selection Commission ask moderate questions in the SSC CGL Tier 1 exam. The candidates who appeared in the exam shared that there was no surprise in the paper and the questions followed the existing pattern. The Commission asked the questions based on the pattern of the previous year's questions. The Commission will release the SSC CGL Tier 1 tentative answer key and invite representation against the incorrect answers mentioned in the answer key.
SSC CGL 2024
The Staff Selection Commission has released the SSC CGL 2024 answer key on its official website - ssc.gov.in. The SSC CGL notification 2024 was released online on June 24, 2024. The Commission conducted the exam as a Computer-Based Exam at the designated exam centres till September 26, 2024. The Commission notified 17,727 vacancies for the SSC CGL exam 2024. The last date to apply online was July 27, 2024.
Q: Â What is the new date for SSC CGL 2024 Notification?
The SSC CGL 2024 notification was released online on June 24, 2024 as per the new SSC exam calendar. The last date to apply online for the SSC CGL 2024 is July 27 now. The Commission is providing more than a month to fill out the SSC CGL 2024 online applications. The SSC CGL 2024 Tier 1 exam is expected to be conducted in September/October. the SSC CGL Tier 2 exam will be conducted in December 2024.
Q: Â What details will be mentioned in the SSC CGL 2024 notification?
The official notification mentioned the SSC CGL posts, age limit, eligibility, vacancies, exam date, eligibility criteria, pattern, syllabus, result declaration criteria, etc. The candidates should read and understand all the important information mentioned in the official notification to understand the process of the exam. The SSC CGL 2024 notification will be released on June 11, 2024. The last date to apply for the SSC CGL exam 2024 will be July 10, 2024.
The SSC CGL 2024 exam will be conducted in August-September 2024.
What is SSC CGL?
SSC CGL is a national-level exam conducted by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) to shortlist candidates for Group-B and Group-C posts in various ministries/departments/organizations of the Government of India. Every year, about 30 lakh candidates fill out the SSC CGL application form and about 15-18 lakh aspirants appear for the exam. Staff Selection Commission conducts the exam in four stages, called tiers. The two tiers of the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) exam are conducted online.Â
SSC CGL Full Form
The full form of SSC CGL is Staff Selection Commission (SSC) Combined Graduate Level (CGL). The name of the exam is taken from the qualification required for the exam. A graduate degree is a basic qualification required to apply for the exam. Â
Q: Â How many times is SSC CGL conducted in a year?
Q: Â Is it mandatory to appear for all the tiers of the SSC CGL exam?
Q: Â How SSC CGL exam is conducted?
Staff Selection Commission conducts the SSC CGL exam in online mode at the designated exam centres only. The Staff Selection Commission conduct the SSC CGL exam to recruit the candidates for the following groups of posts:
- Group B Gazetted
- Group B Non-Gazetted
- Group C
Earlier, there were 4 tiers in the SSC CGL exam but the Commission 2022 changed the exam pattern and removed Tier 3 and Tier 4 from the exam process. Now, the SSC CGL Tier 2 result is considered the final result.
SSC CGL Admit Card 2024
The candidates need to download SSC CGL admit card from the regional website in a specified manner to appear in the exam. An admit card is the essential document required to get admission to the exam centre. The candidates can download the SSC CGL admit card 2024 from the regional website links given here:
SSC Regions | State Covered | Admit Card links |
---|---|---|
Southern Region | Andhra Pradesh, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu | SSC SR admit card |
Northern Region | Delhi, Rajasthan, and Uttarakhand | SSC NR admit card |
Eastern Region | Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Jharkhand, Odisha, Sikkim and West Bengal | SSC ER admit card |
Western Region | Maharashtra, Goa and Gujarat | SSC WR admit card |
Madhya Pradesh Region | Madhya Pradesh and Chhatisgarh | SSC MPR admit card |
North Western Region | Jammu & Kashmir, Haryana, Punjab and Himachal Pradesh | SSC NWR admit card |
Central Region | Uttar Pradesh and Bihar | SSC CR admit card |
Karnataka Kerala Region | Karnataka, Kerala | SSC KKR admit card |
North Eastern Region | Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Manipur, Tripura, Mizoram, and Nagaland | SSC NE admit card |
Q: Â Who releases the SSC CGL admit card?
The admit cards for the SSC CGL (Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level) examination were typically released by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) itself through its regional website. The SSC is responsible for conducting the CGL examination and managing all related processes, including the release of admit cards. The Staff Selection Commmission releases all the official communications with related to the exam except for the application status and the admit card.
Q: Â Does the Staff Selection Commission mention SSC CGL admit card release date in the notification?
Q: Â When did SSC CGL Tier 1 admit card 2023 release?
SSC CGL admit card 2023 was released four days before the exam date. The regional websites of SSC released the SSC CGL admit card for the exam. The candidates downloaded their admit card four days before their exam date. The regional website released the SSC CGL application status on its official website which informed the candidates about the exam date and consequently, the admit card download date of the candidate.
The candidates required the admit card to get entry to the examination centre. SSC CGL 2023 Tier 1 exam was conducted from July 14 to 27. The Commission released the SSC CGL Tier 1 result on September 19.
SSC CGL Application Form 2024
The candidates should note that the SSC CGL 2024 online applications were released with the official notification. The candidates are required to fill out the applications online on the official website as per the instructions mentioned in the official notification. The Commission activated the SSC CGL application online link with the release of the official notification.Â
How to Apply for SSC CGL Exam 2024?
SSC CGL 2024 applications will be filled out online only. Candidates can fill out the SSC CGL 2024 online application form on the official website of the Commission. There were two parts to the application- registration and application. The SSC CGL application filling process is given below:
Step 1: Visit the official website of SSC - ssc.gov.in
Step 2: Click on the 'New User? Register Now 'link.Â
Step 3: Fill out the SSC CGL registration form.
Step 4: Log in to the registered account using the registration number (generated at the time of registration) and password (set at the time of registration).
Step 5: Fill in all details asked in the SSC CGL application form.
Step 6: Upload scanned images of photos and signatures and other important documents, if applicable.Â
Step 7: Review the SSC online form carefully and click on the Final Submit button.
Step 8: Pay the SSC CGL application fee of INR 100 in online or offline mode. Â
SSC CGL Image Specifications for Online Application
Candidates will be required to upload the scanned images of the photo and signature in JPEG/JPG format as per the specifications given below:
Image |
Specification |
---|---|
Photo Image |
20-50 KB |
Signature Image |
10-20 KB |
SSC CGL Application Fee 2024
Candidates could pay the SSC CGL application fee of INR 100 in online only via BHIM UPI/internet banking/credit card/debit card. However, all females and candidates belonging to reserved categories such as Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), Persons with Disability (PwD) and Ex-Servicemen (ESM) were exempted from the application fee payment.
SSC CGL Educational Qualification Code 2024
The candidates were required to fill in their highest qualification in the SSC CGL applications online. However, the candidates were not required to fill it out separately. The candidates were required to fill out the following codes in their application.Â
Qualification |
Code |
---|---|
BA |
05 |
BA (Hons.) |
06 |
BCom. |
07 |
BCom.(Hons.) |
08 |
BSc. |
09 |
BSc.(Hons.) |
10 |
BEd. |
11 |
LLB |
12 |
BE |
13 |
BTech |
14 |
AMIE (Part A & Part B) |
15 |
BSc.(Engg.) |
16 |
BCA |
17 |
BBA |
18 |
Graduation issued by Defence (Indian Army, Air Force, Navy) |
19 |
BLib. |
20 |
BPharm. |
21 |
ICWA |
22 |
CA |
23 |
PG Diploma |
24 |
MA |
25 |
MCom. |
26 |
MSc. |
27 |
MEd. |
28 |
LLM |
29 |
ME |
30 |
MTech. |
31 |
MSc.(Engg.) |
32 |
MCA |
33 |
MBA |
34 |
Others |
35 |
Q: Â When will SSC CGL 2024 Application Start?
The Staff Selection Commission released the SSC CGL 2024 online application form on June 24, 2024. The Commission release the SSC CGL apply online link on its new official website - ssc.gov.in. The SSC CGL 2024 notification mentioned all the details of online application. The last date to apply online for the SSC CGL 2024 exam will be July 24. Earlier the SSC CGL 2024 notification was scheduled for June 11, 2024 but it was not released. The Commission will mention the important details such as vacancies, dates, syllabus, exam patttern and the rules and regulations in the official notification.
The SSC CGL 2024 application will be filled online at the official website only.
Q: Â What is the last date to apply for the SSC CGL 2024?
The last date to apply for the SSC CGL 2024 exam is July 24, 2024. The last date to submit the application fee offline will be July 25, 2024, but the official challan for the same must be generated by July 24, 2024. The Commission released the official SSC CGL notification 2024 on June 24, 2024. The Commission is expected to conduct the SSC CGL 2024 exam in September/October 2024.
The Commission will release the SSC CGL 2024 admit card will be released at the regional websites.
Q: Â What was be the application fee for SSC CGL 2024?
SSC CGL 2024 application fee was INR 100. However, women/SC/ST/PwD/ESM candidates were exempted from payment of application fees. The candidates were able to submit the SSC CGL application fee online as well as offline mode. The Commission mention different dates for the fee submission for offline and online modes. The last date to submit the SSC CGL 2024 application fee was July 24 for online mode and for offline mode.
The Commission activated the SSC CGL 2024 application form on June 24, 2024.
Q: Â When was SSC CGL 2024 apply online link was activated/released?
The Staff Selection Commission activated the SSC CGL apply online link for 2024 exam with the official notification. The candidates should read the official notification before filling out the SSC CGL 2024 application. The last date to apply for the SSC CGL exam 2024 is July 24, 2024. The candidates will be allowed to submit the application fee as per the dates mentioned in the official notification.
The Commission will also provide the application correction facility on August 10 and 11. The SSC CGL Tier 1 exam 2024 will be conducted in September/October 2024.
SSC CGL Exam Overview 2024
The candidates can see below the important highlights of the SSC CGL 2024 Exam
SSC CGL 2024 Highlights |
|
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Exam Name |
SSC CGL (Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level) 2024 |
Conducting Body |
Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
Exam Level |
National level |
Exam Frequency |
Once a year |
SSC CGL 2024 Application Start Date |
24-Jun-2024 |
Last Date to Apply for SSC CGL 2024 |
24-Jul-2024 27-Jul-2024 |
SSC CGL 2024 Application Fee Submission Date (Online) |
25-Jul-2024 28-Jul-2024 |
SSC CGL 2024 application Correction Dates |
10-Aug-2024 to 11-Aug-2024 |
SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam Dates |
09-Sep-2024 to 26-Sep-2024 |
SSC CGL Tier 1 Answer Key |
03-Oct-2024 |
SSC CGL Tier 2 Exam Dates |
December 2024 |
Vacancies |
17,727 |
Category |
|
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.gov.in/ |
Q: Â What details are mentioned in SSC CGL answer key?
Staff Selection Commission releases the SSC CGL answer key after the declaration of the final result. The Commission will mention the Official questions, candidates' responses and the official answers in the SSC CGL answer key. The candidates should calculate their marks from the answer key and compare them with the average of last five years.
The Commission also releases the tentative answer key and invites the representations against the incorrect answers. After considering the valid objections, the Commission prepare the final result and releases the result based on the final answer key.
SSC CGL Notification 2024
The SSC CGL 2024 notification was released online on the official website - ssc.gov.in on June 24, 2024. The SSC CGL 2024 notification will serve as the ready reference for the exam process. The candidates are suggested to read and understand all the details mentioned in the official notification.Â
SSC CGL 2024 Recruitment
The recruitment process for SSC CGL 2024 exam started with the release of the official notification. The notification is the first official information regarding the SSC CGL recruitment 2024 process. The Staff Selection Commission released the Combined Graduate Level notification online only. The SSC CGL recruitment will end with the release of the final result and answer key.
Q: Â Who releases the SSC CGL notification?
The Staff Selection Commission, the conducting body for the exam, releases the SSC CGL notification. The Commission releases the official notification online only which serves as the rule book for the exam. The Commission can change/amend the SSC CGL notification anytime before or even after the declaration of the exam result.
The SSC CGL 2024 notification was released online on June 24 and the last date to apply online will be July 24, 2024. The Commission notified 17,727 vacancies for the SSC CGL 2024 exam.
Q: Â When did the SSC CGL notification 2023 release?
Q: Â When was the SSC CGL 2024 notification released?
The SSC CGL 2024 notification was released online. The last date to apply online was July 24, 2024. The SSC CGL applications was also start with the release of official notification. The Commission released the SSC CGL 2024 notification pdf online only. The SSC CGL 2024 exam will be conducted from September 09 to 26, 2024. The Commission will release the official answer key (tentative) within a week of the exam. The candidates will be required to send the objections against the incorrect answers.
SSC CGL Vacancy 2024
The Staff Selection Commission released 17,727 vacancies in the official notification. The vacancies will impact the cutoff at every stage of the SSC CGL 2024 selection process. Â
Year | SSC CGL Vacancies |
---|---|
2024 | 17,727 |
2023 | 7,500 8,415 |
2022 | 37,409 36,012 |
2021 | Â 7,686 |
2020 | 7,035 |
2019 | 8,428 |
2018 | 12,929 |
 The candidates should note that the SSC CGL 2024 vacancy list will be released soon under the candidates' corner.
Q: Â What is the number of vacancies in the SSC CGL 2024 Exam?
The Staff Selection Commission notified 17,727 vacancies in the official notification of the SSC CGL 2024 exam. The Commission will conduct the SSC CGL Tier 1 exam in September/October 2024 and the Tier 2 exam will be conducted in December 2024.
Q: Â Were the SSC CGL Vacancies 2022 reduced/decreased?
Q: Â How many vacancies were released in SSC CGL 2023 notification?
Q: Â How many vacancies were there in CGL 2021?
SSC CGL Posts And Salary 2024
SSC CGL posts are classified into the following three categories:
- Group ‘B’ Gazetted
- Group ‘B’ Non-Gazetted
- Group ‘C’
SSC CGL Group B Posts
There are only two positions that are Group B Gazetted. The details of the posts are
Name of Post | Ministry/Department/Office/ Cadre | Age Limit |
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Assistant Audit Officer |
Indian Audit & Accounts Department under C&AG | Not exceeding 30 years. |
Assistant Accounts Officer | Indian Audit & Accounts Department under C&AG | Not exceeding 30 years |
The rest of the posts are given below.
Post: Assistant Audit Officer Department: Indian Audit & Accounts Department under C&AG |
Post:Â Inspector (Examiner) Department:Â CBIC |
Post: Assistant Accounts Officer Department: Indian Audit & Accounts Department under C&AG |
Post:Â Assistant Enforcement Officer Department:Â Directorate of Enforcement, Department of Revenue |
Post:Â Assistant Section Officer Department:Â Central Secretariat Service |
Post:Â Sub Inspector Department:Â Central Bureau of Investigation |
Post:Â Assistant Section Officer Department:Â Intelligence Bureau |
Post:Â Inspector Posts Department:Â Department of Post |
Post:Â Assistant Section Officer Department:Â Ministry of Railway |
Post: Inspector  Department: Central Bureau of Narcotics |
Post:Â Assistant Section Officer Department:Â Ministry of External Affairs |
Post:Â Assistant Department:Â Other Ministries/ Departments/ Organizations |
Post:Â Assistant Section Officer Department:Â AFHQ |
Post:Â Assistant Superintendent Department:Â Other Ministries/ Departments/ Organizations |
Post:Â Assistant Department:Â Other Ministries/ Departments/ Organizations |
Post:Â Divisional Accountant Department:Â Offices under C&AG |
Post:Â Assistant Department:Â Other Ministries/ Departments/ Organizations |
Post: Sub Inspector  Department: National Investigation Agency (NIA) |
Post:Â Assistant Section Officer Department:Â Other Ministries/ Departments/ Organizations |
Post:Â Junior Statistical Officer Department:Â M/o Statistics & Programme Implementation |
Post:Â Inspector (Central Excise) Department:Â CBIC |
Post:Â Statistical Investigator Grade-II Department:Â Registrar General of India |
Post:Â Inspector (Preventive Officer) Department:Â CBIC |
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SSC CGL Group-C Posts
Post:Â Inspector of Income Tax Department:Â CBDT |
Post: Senior Secretariat Assistant/ Upper Division Clerks Department: Central Govt. Offices/ Ministries other than CSCS cadres |
Post:Â Auditor Department:Â Offices under C&AG |
Post:Â Tax Assistant Department:Â CBDT |
Post:Â Auditor Department:Â Other Ministry/ Departments |
Post:Â Tax Assistant Department:Â CBIC |
Post:Â Auditor Department:Â Offices under CGDA |
Post:Â Sub Inspector Department:Â Central Bureau of Narcotics |
Post:Â Accountant Department:Â Offices under CGDA |
Post:Â Upper Divisions Clerk Department:Â Dte. Gen Border Road Organisation (MoD) (Post is only for male candidates with higher physical and medical standards given at Annexure-XVI) |
Post:Â Accountant/ Junior Accountant Department:Â Other Ministry/ Departments |
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SSC CGL 2024 Salary
The SSC CGL salary has been increased recently because of the revision of Dearness Allowance to 50 per cent of Basic Pay. SSC CGL is the topmost exam conducted by the SSC. The SSC CGL salary is mentioned in the official notification for each post separately. The candidates can see below the summary of SSC CGL pay levels.
SSC CGL Pay Levels |
SSC CGL Pay Scales(INR) |
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Pay Level 4 |
25,500-81,100 |
Pay Level 5 |
29,200-92,300 |
Pay Level 6 |
35400-1,12,400 |
Pay Level 7 |
44,900-1,42,400 |
Pay Level 8 |
47,600-1,51,100 |
Q: Â Which are the best posts under SSC CGL exam?
The most sought after posts in the SSC CGL exam are as follows:
- Income Tax Inspector
- Assistant Section Officer
- Central Excise Inspector
- Assistant Audit Officer
- Assistant Enforcement Officer
Q: Â What is the highest position in the SSC CGL?
Hello dear, SSC exams are conducted every year for CGL, CHSL, MS and many more. Staff Selection Commission SSC is a government organisation that conducts various exams to recruit candidates for Group-B and -C posts in various ministries /departments /organizations of the Government of India. Every year thousands of vacancies are filled by SSC in Government departments. While a government job helps to build a stable career, it is also loaded with responsibilities.
The highest post are as follows :
Pay Level 8 (Rs 47600 to 151100) - Assistant Audit Officer Assistant Accounts Officer Pay Level-7 (Rs 44900 to 142400) -
Assistant Section Officer Inspector of Income Tax Inspector, (Central Excise) Inspector (Preventive Officer) Inspector (Examiner) Assistant Enforcement Officer Sub Inspector Pay Level-6 (Rs 35400 to 112400) -
Assistant/ Superintendent Divisional Accountant Sub Inspector (NIA)
Junior Statistical Officer Statistical Investigator Grade-II Pay Level-5 (Rs 29200 to 92300) -
Auditor Accountant/ Junior Accountant Pay Level-4 (Rs 25500 to 81100)
Senior Secretariat Assistant/ Upper Division Clerks Tax Assistant Sub-Inspector (Central Bureau of Narcotics) Upper Division Clerks.
Q: Â What is SSC CGL AAO Salary?
The SSC CGL AAO (Assistant Audit Officer) salary is as follows:
The SSC CGL AAO salary ranges from INR 47,600 to INR 1,51,100 per month, based on the pay level and city of posting. The approximate gross SSC CGL AAO salary at pay level 8 is INR 63,100 to INR 70,716 per month, depending on the city of posting.
Please note that the SSC CGL salary is not the same for all candidates, as it varies based on the post and city of posting. The SSC CGL AAO salary is the highest among all the SSC CGL posts, followed by the Assistant Audit Officer (Non-Ministerial) post.
I hope this information helps! Let me know if you have any other questions.
SSC CGL Eligibility 2024
The official notification mentioned all the important eligible conditions for the exam. SSC CGL eligibility criteria varied as per the post applied by the candidate. The SSC eligibility criteria are explained below:
SSC CGL Nationality/Citizenship Requirement
A candidate must be a citizen of India, a person of Indian origin, a subject of Nepal/Bhutan or a Tibetan refugee
SSC CGL Age Limit
It is important to note here that the Commission changed the cutoff date for age calculation in the SSC CGL 2024 notification. A candidate should be between 18 and 32 years. See here about the SSC CGL age limit 2024.
SSC CGL Qualification Required
A candidate should have a bachelor’s degree from a recognised university or institute. The candidates can read and understand here the SSC CGL eligibility 2024.
Q: Â Is there any age bar to apply for SSC CGL exam?
Yes, candidates who are aged between 18 and 32 years are usually eligible to apply for the SSC CGL exam. However, the age limit varies depending on the post for which the candidate is applying. The candidates must read all the eligibility conditions mentioned in the official notification. SSC CGL 2024 notification is expected on June 10, 2024. The Commission is expected to define the following age limits for different posts:
SSC Age Limit | Corresponding Date of Birth |
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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. |
Q: Â What is the age limit for SSC CGL exam 2023.
Q: Â Is graduation necessary for SSC CGL 2023 exam?
Yes, the minimum educational qualification require to fill the SSC CGL 2023 application is a graduate degree from a recognised university. The candidates appearing in their final year of graduation can also apply subject to certain conditions.
As per the official notification, the candidates must be a graduate for SSC CGL exam.
The candidates who are appearing in their final year can apply for the exam but they must obtain their Graduation degree before the closing of the SSC CGL application of that year.
SSC CGL Syllabus 2024
The Combined Graduate Level (CGL) exam is the premier exam of SSC. The CGL syllabus is the key to this exam. The candidates need to understand and prepare all the topics mentioned in the SSC CGL syllabus. The candidates are required to prepare the secondary topics also which are not mentioned in the syllabus because it is the comprehensive knowledge of the topics which prevails at the end of the recruitment process. The candidates can see here the SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam syllabus.
SSC CGL Tier 1 Syllabus
The candidates can see here the SSC CGL Tier 1 syllabus in details.
Paper Sections |
Section Descriptions |
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General Intelligence & Reasoning |
The topics are
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General Awareness |
Questions in this component will be aimed at testing the candidates’ general awareness of the environment around them and its application to society. Questions will also be designed to test knowledge of current events and of such matters of everyday observations and experience in their scientific aspect as may be expected of any educated person. Questions are aimed at testing the candidates’ general awareness of the environment around him/her and its application to society. Some of the topics are summarised below:
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Quantitative Aptitude |
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English Comprehension |
Candidate's ability to understand correct English, his/ her basic comprehension and writing ability, etc. would be tested. |
SSC CGL Tier 2 Syllabus
The Commission revised the SSC CGL Tier 2 exam pattern and introduced general awareness and computer knowledge in the Tier 2 exam. The SSC CGL Tier 2 exam syllabus is summarised below:
- SSC CGL Tier 2 Paper 1:
- Section I:
Module I: Mathematical Abilities
Module II: Reasoning and General IntelligenceSection II:
Module I: English Language and Comprehension
Module II: General AwarenessSection III:
Module I: Computer Knowledge
- Section I:
- SSC CGL Tier 2 Paper 2: Statistics
- SSC CGL Tier 2 Paper 3: General Studies - Finance and Economics
The candidates can see here the details about the SSC CGL syllabus 2024.
Q: Â What are the SSC CGL Subjects?
A: SSC CGL syllabus will be defined separately for all the tiers of exam. The important components of the SSC CGL syllabus is:
- SSC CGL Tier I Syllabus
- SSC CGL Tier 2 Syllabus
The SSC CGL Tier 1 Syllabus has the following sections.
- English Intelligence & Reasoning
- General Awareness
- Quantitative Aptitude
- English Comprehension
SSC CGL Tier-II Syllabus has the following components:
- Paper 1:
- Mathematical Abilities
- Reasoning and General Intelligence
- English Language and Comprehension
- General Awareness
- Computer Knowledge
- Data Entry Skills
Paper 3: General Studies-Finance and Economics
Q: Â Who prescribes SSC CGL syllabus?
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) prescribed the SSC CGL syllabus 2024 in the official notification. SSC CGL 2024 syllabus was notified in the official notification. The Commission mentioned all the topics in the official notification but the Commission do not mention the weightage to the topics. The SSC CGL Tier 1 exam 2024 will be conducted in September/October 2024 based on the syllabus mentioned in the official notification.
Q: Â When was the SSC CGL 2023 Syllabus notified?
The SSC CGL Syllabus 2023 was notified in the official notification released online on April 3. The candidates can see and should internalise the syllabus for the Tier 1 and Tier 2 exam so that they can score better in the exam. The SSC CGL Tier 1 exam 2023 was conducted from July 14 to 27 based on the syllabus mentioned in the official notification. Last year the Commission do away with the Tier 3 and Tier-4 of the exam.
Now the Commission will conduct only two tiers of exams. Document verification will be done at the concerned department. The Commission added General Awareness and Computer knowledge in the SSC CGL Tier 2 syllabus, making it more difficult to score. Moreover, the number of papers are also reduced from four to three. No more changes are expected in the SSC CGL 2023 Syllabus.
SSC CGL Exam Pattern 2024
The Staff Selection Commission released the SSC CGL tier 1 exam in September- October 2024. The Commission is expected to release SSC CGL Exam Pattern 2024 in the official notification. The candidates should internalise the exam pattern to focus on preparing for each tier of the exam. The candidates can see here the SSC CGL Tier 1 exam pattern.
SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam Pattern
The candidates can see here the SSC CGL Tier 1 exam pattern.
SSC CGL Tier-I Sections & Subjects |
Number of Questions |
Marks |
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A: General Intelligence Reasoning |
25 |
50 |
B: General Awareness |
25 |
50 |
C: Quantitative Aptitude |
25 |
50 |
D: English Comprehension |
25 |
50 |
Total |
100 |
200 |
The SSC CGL exam pattern will guide the students regarding the structure of the paper as well.
SSC CGL Tier 2 Exam Pattern
The candidates can see the details for the SSC CGL Tier 2 exam pattern:
SSC CGL Tier 2 Papers |
Sections |
SSC CGL Subjects |
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Paper I: Session I |
Section I: Module-I: Mathematical Abilities Section II: Module-I: English Language and Comprehension Section III: Module-I: Computer Knowledge |
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Paper I: Session II |
Section III: Module-II: Data Entry Speed Test Module  |
Data Entry Skills (Qualifying Only) |
Paper II |
Statistics |
Statistics |
Paper III |
General Studies-Finance and Economics |
General Studies-Finance and Economics |
The SSC CGL exam pattern has been revised in the latest notification.Â
Q: Â Is there any negative marking in the SSC CGL exam?
Q: Â Who releases SSC CGL exam pattern?
The conducting body of the exam, Staff Selection Commission (SSC) releases the SSC CGL pattern. The Commission notifies the SSC CGL exam pattern in the official notification. SSC CGL 2023 exam pattern was notified in the official notification which was released online on April 3 instead of April 1, 2023. The Commission released the SSC exam calendar 2023-24 mentioning all the important dates.
The Commissin conducted the SSC CGL Tier 1 exam from July 14 to 27 based on the official exam pattern as mentioned in the official noification.
Q: Â SSC CGL exam is conducted in how many parts?
SSC CGL 2023 exam will be conducted in two stages only. The candidates need to clear both stages to get appointed. Staff Selection Commission (SSC) revised the exam pattern of the SSC CGL to expedite the recruitment procedure. The DEST is merged with the Tier 2 exam and the descriptive Tier 3 is not there in the exam process. It is not clear whether this is a temporary or permanent change in the SSC CGL exam pattern.
SSC CGL Selection Process 2024
SSC CGL selection process includes the following stages/tiers:
- Application process: Candidates need to fill out the application form online on the official website of the commission in a specified manner. The application fee is INR 100.
- Tier 1 application status - The regional websites of SSC releases the application status of the candidates, mentioning the acceptance or rejection of the application. It will also inform about the exam date of the candidate.
- Tier 1 admit cards: SSC regional websites release the admit for the CGL Tier-I exam four days before the exam day. The candidates need to download their admit cards from these regional SSC websites in a specified manner.
- Tier 1 exam: Tier-I is a Computer-Based Exam (CBE) that contains objective-type Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs) of 200 marks.Â
- Tier 1 Answer Key - SSC releases the tentative answer within ten days of the completion of the exam. The Commission asks the candidates to raise objections against the incorrect questions/answers given in the official answer key.
- Tier 1 result: The result is declared by SSC on its official website within 45 days of the exam. The result contains the names and/or roll numbers of candidates qualifying for the Tier-II exam.Â
- Tier 2 admit card: Eligible candidates need to download their admit cards for the Tier-II exam from the official regional websites. The admit card is typically released about one week before the exam.Â
- Tier 2 exam: Tier II is again a CBE that is divided into three papers.
- SSC CGL result: Final result is announced based on candidates' performance in tier-I and tier-II exams. All qualifying candidates are then allotted Group B and C posts in various ministries/departments/organisations of the Government of India.Â
Q: Â What is the selection process for SSC CGL?
Staff Selection Commission changed the SSC CGL exam pattern in the last notification. The Commission removed the Tier 3 and Tier IV exam from the selection proecss. The Commission must understand and internalise the SSC CGL exam pattern so that they can prepare well for the exam.
The Commission also outsourced the Document Vertification and Detailed Medical Examination to the indented department. The SSC CGL selection process consists of twostages:
Tier 1 (Computer Based Examination),
Tier 2 (Computer Based Examination + Skill Test)
Q: Â How many tiers are there in SSC CGL Exam under the new exam pattern?
Staff Selection Commission mentioned the new exam pattern in the official notification of 2022 exam. The Commission reduced the number of Tiers in the exam fron 4 to 2. The Commission reduced the number of tiers to expedite the exam process because of the Central Government Mandate to increase the recruitment in the Government. The SSC CGL exam is conducted to recruit the candidates for the following posts:
- Group ‘B’ Gazetted
- Group ‘B’ Non-Gazetted
- Group ‘C’
Q: Â Is there any minimum qualifying percentage for the SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam?
Yes, the Commission mention the minimum qualifying percentage in the official notification. The candidates can see below the minimum qualifiyng marks as mentioned in the official notification:
Category | Qualifying Marks | Minimum Marks |
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UR | 30% | 60 |
OBC/ EWS | 25% | 50 |
All other categories | 20% | 40 |
The candidates are required to score the above minimum marks to become eligible for the selection in the SSC CGL Tier 1 result.
SSC CGL Exam Centres 2024
The Staff Selection Commission will mention the SSC CGL 2024 exam centres in the official notification. The candidates will be required to select the SSC CGL exam centres in the online application form. The candidates are suggested to fill the application as soon as possible to get the examination centre of their choice. SSC CGL exams are conducted across the nation at the designated exam cities. These exam centres are in the nook and corner of the country. The SSC CGL exam centres are commissioned under the regional headquarters of SSC. This year, the Commission reduced the number of exam centres across the nation.
Q: Â Which region has the highest number of SSC CGL exam centres?
The candidates should note that the Southern Region has the highest number of exam centres across the nation. The Staff Selection Commission has assigned over 20 exam centres to the Southern region. The Commission assess the exam centres allotted to each region after the examination and the Commission can change the number of exam centre allotted to a specific region.
The number of candidates who appeared in the exam is the key criterion for assigning a state to the SSC CGL exam centre.
Q: Â Are the number of SSC CGL Exam Centre fixed for each state?
No, the Commission can change the number of SSC CGL exam centres assigned to any region. The Commission mention the list of SSC CGL exam centres in the official notification. The candidates are required to select the SSC CGL exam centre in the official application form.
The Commission assess the exam centres assigned to the region and can change accordingly basis the number of candidates who appeared in the exam.
Q: Â How Many SSC CGL exam centres are there?
The Staff Selection Commission conduct the SSC CGL Tier 1 exam in the online mode at the designated exam centres. The Commission mention the exam cities in the official notification where the SSC CGL Tier 1 exam will be conducted. There are a good number of exam cities in each state and the Commission keep changing these centres depending on the number of candidates appeared in the exam in a centre.
The Candidates will be required to opt for three exam centres in a region in the SSC CGL application form.
SSC CGL Previous Year Question Paper
Previous year's question papers are critical for exam preparation. Actual question papers serve as a guiding light to the candidates. They can practise with the SSC CGL previous year question paper in a time-bound manner to get the feel and experience of the actual question paper.
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See Here VideoQ: Â Where to find SSC CGL Question Paper?
The Staff Selection Commission releases the question papers of the candidate with the official answers. The candidates are asked to send the objections in case of incorrect answer given by the Commission. The Commission releases the final answer key after considering the objections send by the candidates. The Commission prepares the SSC CGL result based on the final answer key released by the Commission after the result.
The candidates can get here the SSC CGL Question Papers of Previous Years
Q: Â How can I download the SSC CGL question paper?
To download the SSC CGL question paper, you can follow these steps:
* Go to the official website of SSC (ssc.nic.in)
* Click on the notice given for the exam question paper
* Follow the link given in the notice
* Log in with your registration number and password
* After logging in, you can download the question papers with correct answers.
The Commission release the SSC CGL question paper in the form of Candidates response sheet.
Q: Â What are the topics asked in SSC CGL Tier 2 exam?
The Commission mention the SSC CGL syllabus in the official notification.
The topics asked in SSC CGL Tier 2 exam include General Awareness, Computer Knowledge, and Maths. For General Awareness, the topics may include History, Geography, Science, Sports, and Awards.
For Computer Knowledge, the topics may include Hardware, Software, Networking, and Internet.
For Maths, the topics may include Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, and Trigonometry.
SSC CGL Preparation 2024
The candidates must start their preparation with the release of the official notification. SSC CGL preparation requires a lot of hard and smart work. As the foremost step toward effective SSC CGL preparation, candidates must be well-versed in the syllabus and pattern of the exam. Thereafter, the right set of SSC CGL books is necessary to gain a clear and complete understanding of the subjects and topics covered in the SSC CGL syllabus. Attempting SSC CGL mock tests and practising the previous year's question papers is also important to gain the required confidence and improve time management skills. Check the complete tier-wise SSC CGL preparation strategy and tips.Â
Last-Minute Preparation Tips
The candidates should prepare for the SSC CGL 2024 exam all round year because it requires around six months to prepare for the exam. The Commission notifies the syllabus and exam pattern in the official notification. The candidates can see here the last-minute tips for the SSC CGL 2024 exam.
- The candidates should read and internalise the SSC CGL 2024 exam pattern so that they can easily do the questions on the day of the exam.Â
- The candidates should practice maintaining their speed in solving the questions because speed and accuracy is key to selection
- The candidates should solve the previous year's questions so that they become familiar with the type of questions asked in the exam
- The candidates should not panic in case they are unable to answer some questions initially. Keeping their cool will help them in solving the rest of the paper.
- The candidates should abstain from doing guesswork in the paper because there is a negative marking in the paper and the aggregate will be reduced in case of incorrect answers.
- Revision is the key to retaining the information. The candidates should repeatedly revise the study material they have and avoid new study material in the last hour of preparation.
- The candidates should reach the examination centre as per the reporting time mentioned on the admit card to avoid any last-minute hassle.
Q: Â What is the best way to prepare for SSC CGL exam?
The best way to prepare SSC CGL is to make an effective plan and second is to execute the same with honesty and consistency. Effective plans mean the candidate should prepare a study plan based on pragmatic considerations. The affinity of the candidates should be addressed in the plan. The plan should cover all the topics of the SSC CGL syllabus, its revision and the practice of mock test papers.
The second most important factor is honesty and consistency. Consistency will make the plan effective.
Q: Â How to prepare Maths for SSC CGL exam?
To prepare for the Quantitative Aptitude section of the SSC CGL exam, it is essential to understand the syllabus and focus on topics such as whole numbers, ratios and proportions, discount, decimals and fractions, averages, percentage, square roots, interest, profit and loss, time and distance, time and work, and geometric problems. Additionally, it is important to practice with mock test papers and prepare a well-thought-out study plan with consistency and honesty. Here are some important tips for preparing maths for SSC CGL:
Work on basics: The basics of maths are essential for SSC CGL preparation. Candidates should focus on topics such as algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and statistics.
Learn shortcut methods: Candidates should learn shortcut methods for increasing calculation speed and managing time effectively.
Practice with mock test papers: Practicing with mock test papers will help candidates develop the mindset to apply their knowledge in a time-bound manner.
Prepare a study plan: Preparing a study plan based on pragmatic considerations and affinity of the candidates is essential for SSC CGL preparation.
Be consistent and honest: Consistency and honesty are essential for effective SSC CGL preparation. Candidates should spend enough time each day studying and practice regularly.
Remember, negative marking is applicable in both paper-I and -II, so candidates should be careful in attempting questions they are unsure of. To keep updated on current affairs, candidates can study newspapers daily, and subscribe to any monthly GK magazine. Additionally, preparing for SSC CGL at home requires consistency and honesty, and candidates can prepare a plan considering the resources they have at home.
Q: Â How to Prepare General Awareness for the SSC CGL exam?
To prepare for the General Awareness section of the SSC CGL Tier 1 exam, here are some tips:
- Start with the basics: Brush up on your knowledge of history, geography, and general knowledge.
- Stay updated: Keep yourself updated on current events, news, and happenings in the world.
- Refer to quality study materials: Use authentic sources such as newspapers, magazines, and online resources to improve your general knowledge.
- Practice, practice: Take mock tests and practice with sample papers to improve your speed and accuracy.
- Focus on key areas: Give more importance to topics that are frequently asked in the exam.
Some important topics to focus on for SSC CGL General Awareness are:
- History and Culture of India and the world
- Current events and news
- Geography and demography
- Indian Constitution and government schemes
- Economy and business
In addition to these tips, it's also important to manage your time effectively and practice with mock tests to improve your speed and accuracy.
SSC CGL 2024 FAQs
The candidates can see here the important questions related to SSC CGL 2024 exam.
Q: Â What are the minimum eligibility criteria to apply for the SSC CGL exam?
Q: Â Who can apply for SSC CGL 2024?
The eligibility conditions for SSC CGL 2024 exam were mentioned in the official notification. Candidates who are graduates in any stream and fulfil the age limit could apply for the CGL exam. The Commission releases the official age limit, educational qualification and other eligibility conditions in the official notification. The Commission released the official notification on June 24 and the last date to apply for the exam is July 24. The SSC CGL 2024 exam will be conducted from in September/October 2024.
Q: Â Is the SSC KKR application status released for CGL 2023 exam?
Yes, the SSC KKR application status 2023 for the CGL exam has been released by the Commission on June 21. The Commission released the SSC CGL 2023 application status for the candidates who applied for the exam. The SSC KKR application status will provide information about the exam date of the candidate and consequently, the candidates will get to know the SSC KKR admit card download date. The SSC KKR admit card 2023 will be released online four to five days before the exam date of the candidate.
News & Updates
SSC CGL Exam
Student Forum
Answered a week ago
The Staff Selection Commission released the SSC CGL Tier 1 marks and scorecard 2024 on its official website on December 16, 2024. The Commission released the raw marks, normalised marks and the raw marks scored in each section of the SSC CGL Tier 1 exam 2024. The SSC CGL Tier 2 exam 2024 will be con
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Beginner-Level 2
Answered 2 weeks ago
The Staff Selection Commission is expected to conduct the SSC CGL Tier 1 exam online as a Computer-Based Exam (CBE). The Commission released the SSC exam calendar 2025-26 on its official exam calendar on its official website - ssc.gov.in. The SSC CGL 2025 applications will be available from 22 April
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Beginner-Level 2
Answered 2 weeks ago
The Staff Selection Commission is expected to release the SSC CGL 2025 notification on April 22, 2025. The candidates will get one month to fill out the SSC CGL applications. The last date to apply for the SSC CGL online application 2025 will be May 21, 2025.
The SSC CGL 2025 Tier 1 exam is expected
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Beginner-Level 2
Answered 2 weeks ago
Yes, the Staff Selection Commission has released the SSC CGL 2025 dates in the official exam calendar 2025 on December 5, 2024. The Commission notified the SSC CGL 2025 notification, application and Tier 1 exam dates in the official notification. Though the dates are tentative the Commission will fo
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Beginner-Level 2
Answered a month ago
The Staff Selection Commission is expected to release the SSC CGL result 2024 soon on its official website - ssc.gov.in. The Commission will release the SSC CGL Tier 1 result pdf with the category-wise cutoff. The Commission conducted the SSC CGL Tier 1 exam 2024 from September 9 to 26, 2024.Â
The C
Answered a month ago
The Staff Selection Commission is expected to release the SSC CGL Tier 2 exam 2024 dates soon on its official website. In addition to that the Commission can also release the exam dates of other exams also. The SSC CGL Tier 2 exam 2024 is expected to be conducted on December 2024.
The SSC CGL Tier 1
Answered a month ago
The Staff Selection Commission has released the SSC CGL Tier 1 result 2024 on its official website - ssc.gov.in. The Commission conducted the SSC CGL Tier 1 exam from September 9 to 26, 2024. The candidates will be required to check their result online only.
The SSC CGL Cutoff 2024 was released with
Answered 2 months ago
The Staff Selection Commission is expected to release the SSC CGL 2025 notification on April 22, 2025, its official website - ssc.gov.in. The Commission released the SSC CGL dates on its official exam calendar on its official website. The Commission will commence the SSC CGL 2025 online applications
Answered 2 months ago
Yes, the Staff Selection Commission has extended the last date to send objections against the incorrect answers given in the official SSC CGL Tier 1 answer key. The candidates can now send their objections against the SSC CGL answer key 2024 till October 8, 2024. The candidates will be required to s
Answered 2 months ago
The Staff Selection Commission has released the SSC CGL Tier 1 answer key 2024 on its official website - ssc.gov.in. The Commission released the candidate's response sheet and the tentative answer key under the candidate's login window. The Commission will accept the objections against the incorrect
When will SSC CGL Tier 1 marks and scorecard 2024 be released?