SSC CGL Apply Online 2024 : How To Apply Online

Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam 2024 ( SSC CGL )

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Updated on Dec 10, 2024 18:44 IST

The Staff Selection Commission will activate the SSC CGL 2025 online application link with the release of the official notification. The Staff Selection Commission will release the SSC CGL notification 2025 on April 22, 2025. The candidates will get 30 days to fill-out the SSC CGL application form on its official website ssc.gov.in. The last date to apply online for the SSC CGL 2025 will be May 21, 2025. The Commission is expected to conduct the SSC CGL 2025 exam in June/July 2025.

The candidates will be required to fill out the SSC CGL 2025 application form on its official website through their One-Time Registration (OTR) credentials. The SSC CGL exam 2025 will be conducted in online mode as a Computer-Based Exam (CBE).

The Staff Selection Commission released the SSC CGL 2024 applications on June 27, 2024. The last date to apply online for the SSC CGL exam 2024 was July 27, 2024. The candidates were allowed to submit the SSC CGL application fee till July 28. The SSC CGL 2024 was conducted from September 9 to 26, 2024. 

Q:   When will SSC CGL 2025 notification be released?

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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 with the release of official notification.

The Commission will provide 30 days to fill out the SSC CGL online application form for the 2025 session. The SSC CGL 2025 exam will be conducted in June/July 2025.

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Q:   What was be the application fee for SSC CGL 2024?

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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.

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Q:   When was the SSC CGL 2024 notification released?

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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.

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Q:   When was SSC CGL 2024 apply online link was activated/released?

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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.

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SSC CGL Apply Online 2024

The Staff Selection Commission activated the SSC CGL application form link 2024 with the release of the official notification. The candidates are required to fill out the application as per the instructions mentioned in the official notification to avoid the rejection of the SSC CGL applications 2024. The candidate requires the SSC registration number for login purposes. 

How to Apply Online for SSC CGL 2024 Exam?

Candidates could fill out the SSC CGL form 2024 on the official website of the Commission in two parts - registration and application. The steps to fill out the application form are given below.

Step 1: Visit the official website of SSC - ssc.gov.in

Step 2: Click on the 'New User? Register Now 'link. 

Step 3: Fill 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. 

Step 7: Review the SSC online form carefully and click on the Final Submit button.

Step 8: Pay the application fee of INR 100 in online or offline mode.

The candidates should read the steps involved in the SSC CGL recruitment to know the whole exam process. 

SSC CGL 2024 Form Fee

SSC CGL form fee was INR 100 only. Once the form was duly filled, candidates can to pay SSC CGL application fee through SBI Challan/BHIM UPI/Net Banking or by using Visa/Mastercard/Maestro Credit/RuPay debit card. SSC CGL 2024 application correction fee is INR 200 for the first time and INR 500 for the second time.

Q:   What is the minimum educational qualification required to apply for the SSC CGL exam?

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Candidates who possess a Bachelor's degree can apply for the SSC CGL exam. The Diploma holders are not eligible to apply for the exam. The candidates who are in the last year of their graduation can apply for the exam under the 'result awaited category' but they need to acquire their graduation degree before the last date of application which is considered as the cutoff date. There is no bar of minimum percentage in the Graduation exam. Candidates with any percentage can apply for the SSC CGL exam. The Commission provides a level playing field to all the candidates.
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Q:   What is the last date to apply for the SSC CGL 2024?

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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. 

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Q:   When was the SSC CGL 2024 online application started?

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The Staff Selection Commission released the SSC CGL 2024 notification on its official website - ssc.gov.in on June 24. The Commission released the SSC CGL online application with the official notification. The last date to apply online is July 24. The Commission is expected to release the SSC CGL application status in September. The SSC CGL Tier 1 exam 2024 will be conducted in September/October 2024.

SSC CGL 2024 applications were expected on June 11, 2024 but they were not released. The Commission is expected to release the SSC CGL 2024 notification with all the important instructions related to the SSC CGL applications. The candidates will be required to check all the details mentioned in the official notification before filling out the application.

 

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Q:   Is the SSC CGL application fee refundable?

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No, the SSC CGL application fee, once paid is non-refundable. The fee once paid cannot be refunded at any point in time. The Commission mentioned that the application fee will not be refunded even when the candidates withdraw their applications. The Commission does not refund the application fee under any condition. There is no provision provided for the refund of application fee. Such facility was provided by UPSC earlier under the application withdrawal scheme.
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SSC CGL 2024 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of SSC CGL 2024 exam

DatesUpcoming 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
DatesPast 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 Application Dates 2024

The candidates can check here the SSC CGL application dates as given in the official notification:

SSC CGL 2024 Application Highlights

SSC CGL Application 2024 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)

24-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

Q:   Can I pay the SSC CGL application fee in offline mode?

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Yes, candidates can pay the application fee in offline mode through the SBI challan. The last date to submit the SSC CGL application fee offline is always one day after the fee submission date online. The Commission provides the opportunity to submit the application fee online also. The candidates should note that they are required to generate an offline fee payment challan from the official website of the SSC. The fee can be paid through this challan only.
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Q:   Are the SSC CGL 2024 Application Dates Revised?

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Yes, the Staff Selection Commission extended the SSC CGL 2024 application dates on July 25. The last date to apply online for the SSC CGL 2024 exam is now July 27, 2024. The last date to submit the SSC CGL 2024 application fee is July 28, 2024. The Commission released the SSC CGL 2024 notification online on June 24, 2024. The Commission notified 17,727 vacancies for the SSC CGL 2024 exam. The SSC CGL 2024 Tier 1 exam will be conducted online in September/October 2024.

The SSC CGL application correction facility will be available on August 10 and 11. The Staff Selection Commission released the revised SSC CGL 2024 dates in its revised SSC Exam Calendar 2024-25. The Commission released the SSC CGL 2024 notification, application and exam dates in the official exam calendar.

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Q:   Is the SSC CGL notification mention the exam dates?

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The SSC CGL notification mention the application dates and the application correction dates. The Commission will release the SSC CGL 2024 exam dates separately through a notice on its official website. The Commission released the SSC exam calendar in November 2023. As per the official exam calendar, the SSC CGL 2024 exam will be conducted in September/October 2024.

The SSC CGL 2024 notification was released online on June 24, 2024. The last date to apply for the SSC CGL 2024 exam is July 24, 2024.

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SSC CGL Apply Online Video

The candidates can see the SSC CGL application video so that they can easily apply online for the SSC CGL exam.

Next, candidates could log in to their accounts using their registration ID and password and fill in the remaining details such as educational qualification, communication address, etc. The candidates can see here the details about the SSC CGL posts for giving preference in the online application.

Q:   Is Aadhaar card mandatory to apply for the SSC CGL exam?

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The Aadhaar card is not mandatory but preferable for CGL applications. However, if candidates did not have an Aadhaar number, they could use the details of any other ID proof that they had. The candidates can give any of the identity cards mentioned in the list given in the SSC application form. The candidates should read and understand the eligibility conditions given in the official SSC CGL notification.
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Q:   My results for graduation are awaited. Can I apply for the SSC CGL exam?

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Yes, candidates could fill out the SSC CGL application form under the 'Results Awaited' category. The Commission provides such a facility in the SSC CGL application form also. The candidates can apply for the SSC CGL exam in the 'result awaited category' but the candidates need to acquire the educational qualification before the last date of application. If the required educational qualification is acquired after the last date of application, the candidature of the candidates is not considered.
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Q:   Where can I fill the SSC CGL 2024 applications?

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The Staff Selection Commission released the SSC CGL 2024 notification on its official website. The Commission released the SSC CGL 2024 application link with the official notification. The candidates will be required to fill out the SSC CGL application online on the official website - ssc.nic.in. 

The last date to apply for the SSC CGL 2024 exam is July 24, 2024.

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Documents Required for SSC CGL Form 2024

Candidates were asked to keep the following documents handy before starting with the SSC CGL registration process.

Class 10 mark sheet Class 12 mark sheet
Graduation certificate/mark sheet Scanned photo as per prescribed specifications (mentioned below)
Scanned signature as per prescribed specifications (mentioned below) Category certificate, if applicable

SSC CGL Registration 2024

To start with, candidates will be required to fill SSC CGL registration form. Some details that candidates will be required to fill in the registration form include:
  • Name
  • Father’s name
  • Mother’s name
  • Gender
  • Date of birth
  • Category
  • Permanent address
  • Once all details were filled in, candidates had to click on the Submit button to submit the form.

On submission of the form, a registration ID and password were generated. Candidates had to note down the ID and password, which were required to apply for the SSC CGL exam as well as any other recruitment exam of the commission.

Image Specification for Scanned Images for SSC CGL Form 2024

In the next step, candidates were required to upload their latest colour photograph and signature as per the below-mentioned specifications:

Image Name

Specification

Photo image

20-50 KB

Signature image

10-20 KB

Note: As per the official website, registration of a candidate was considered complete only after the upload of the photograph and signature. Once registration is complete, candidates could proceed toward completing the online application process.

How to Register for SSC CGL Exam 2024?

The candidates need to register before applying for any of the SSC exams. The candidates can see here the SSC registration process.

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Direct Links for SSC CGL Application Status

SSC CGL application status 2024 will be released to inform the status of the candidates. The candidates can see below the steps to check their SSC CGL application status 2024:

  • Go to the official website of SSC - ssc.nic.in
  • Go to the admit card tab given at the top navigation
  • Click on the desired regional website link 
  • On the homepage of the regional site, click on the SSC CGL 2024 Tier 1 application status link
  • On clicking above, the site will ask the registration number and date of birth of the candidate
  • After entering the required details, the SSC CGL application status 2024 will appear on the screen

The candidates can see below the direct links to check SSC CGL application status 2024.

Check Here: SSC CGL Tier 1 Shift Timing

The candidates can see the SSC CGL application status links below to check their status:

SSC Regions  State Names SSC CGL Application Status Links 
Eastern Region West Bengal, Orissa, Sikkim and Andaman & Nicobar Island https://www.sscer.org 
Northern Region Delhi, Rajasthan, Uttarakhand https://sscnr.nic.in 
North Eastern Region Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Manipur, Tripura, Mizoram, and Nagaland https://www.sscner.org.in 
Karnataka Kerala Region Karnataka, Kerala https://ssckkr.kar.nic.in 
Southern Region  Andhra Pradesh, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu http://www.sscsr.gov.in 
Western Region Maharashtra, Goa and Gujarat http://www.sscwr.net 
Central Region  Uttar Pradesh and Bihar https://www.ssc-cr.org 
North Western Region (NWR) Jammu & Kashmir, Haryana, Punjab and Himachal Pradesh http://www.sscnwr.org 
Madhya Pradesh Region (MPR)  Madhya Pradesh and Chhatisgarh https://www.sscmpr.org 

The official links will be available once released by the regional sites. The candidates can see here the SSC CGL General Awareness questions with official answers.

Also Read: SSC CGL Job Profiles

SSC CGL Apply Online 2024 FAQs

The candidates can see here important questions related to SSC CGL application form.

Q:   Can I pay the SSC CGL application fee in offline mode?

A:
Yes, candidates can pay the application fee in offline mode through the SBI challan. The last date to submit the SSC CGL application fee offline is always one day after the fee submission date online. The Commission provides the opportunity to submit the application fee online also. The candidates should note that they are required to generate an offline fee payment challan from the official website of the SSC. The fee can be paid through this challan only.
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Q:   Is the SSC CGL 2023 application fee submission date extended?

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Yes, the Staff Selection Commission extended the last date for fee submission in online and offline modes. The Commission extended all the dates for application fee submission. The last date to pay the SSC CGL 2023 application fee in online mode was May 5. The last date to pay the SSC CGL application fee offline was May 6. The Commission also changed the SSC CGL application correction dates. The SSC CGL 2023 application corrections were available on May 10 and 11. Earlier, the SSC CGL application corrections were scheduled on May 7 and 8.
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Q:   Are the SSC CGL 2023 application fee submission dates extended?

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Yes, the Staff Selection Commission extended the last date for fee submission in online and offline modes. The Commission extended all the dates for application fee submission. The last date to pay the SSC CGL 2023 application fee in online mode was May 5. The last date to pay the SSC CGL application fee offline was May 6. The Commission also changed the SSC CGL application correction dates. The SSC CGL 2023 application correction was available on May 10 and 11. Earlier, the SSC CGL application corrections was scheduled on May 7 and 8.
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Q:   I am already registered on the official website of SSC. Do I need to register again to apply for the SSC CGL exam?

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No, if already registered, candidates could skip the registration steps and apply directly for the SSC CGL exam by logging into their accounts. The SSC registration number is required to log in at the official website. Candidates can apply online for various SSC exams with one registration number. The candidates can register anytime for the exam with or without the active notification.
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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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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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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.

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Mamona Gupta

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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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Raj Shukla

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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. 

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Rachit Kumar Saxena

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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.

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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

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Rachit Kumar Saxena

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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

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Rachit Kumar Saxena

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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

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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

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