SSC CGL 2024 Notification (Released): Vacancies, Exam Pattern, Important Dates

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

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Exam On: 18 Jan '25 - 20 Jan '25

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Updated on Dec 2, 2024 18:56 IST

The candidates are suggested to read and understand the SSC CGL notification before applying for the exam. The SSC CGL 2024 notification mentions all the important information such as eligibility, application dates, syllabus, exam pattern and the other rules governing the SSC GL exam. The Commission conducted the SSC CGL Tier 1 exam 2024 from September 09 to 26, 2024. The SSC CGL Tier 2 exam will be conducted in December 2024. The Staff Selection Commission mentioned all the details such as the vacancies, dates, eligibilities, syllabus, exam pattern and the rules and regulations in the notification. The Commission also released the SSC CGL apply online link with the notification.

The SSC CGL 2024 notification was released on June 24. The Staff Selection Commission released the official notification pdf on its official website - ssc.gov.in. The Commission notified 17,727 SSC CGL vacancies in the official notification.  The last date to apply for the SSC CGL 2024 was extended to July 27, 2024

Q:   How can I download SSC CGL 2024 notification?

A:

To download the SSC CGL 2024 notification, you can visit the official website of the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) at ssc.gov.in. The SSC CGL notification was released on June 24, 2024. The application process started with the release of the official notification, and candidates can apply online from June 24, 2024, to July 24, 2024.

The SSC CGL 2024 Tier 1 exam is scheduled to be conducted in September/October 2024. Accordingly, the regional websites will release the SSC CGL 2024 admit card around 4 days before the exam date of the candidates.

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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:   Who releases the SSC CGL notification?

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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.

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SSC CGL Notification 2024 PDF Download

The Staff Selection Commission released the SSC CGL 2024 notification pdf on its official website only. The candidates are suggested to read and understand the SSC CGL notification to understand the SSC CGL 2024 selection process. 

Download Here - SSC CGL 2024 Notification PDF

SSC CGL 2023 Notification PDF

The SSC CGL notification is released online only but we suggest that the candidates must download the SSC CGL 2023 notification pdf so that they can read all the points even in the absence of the internet. The candidates should extract important points from the official notification pdf and read and understand them in their entirety. The candidates can download the SSC CGL notification 2023 pdf here.

Download Here: SSC CGL 2023 Notification PDF 

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:   Does the regional website also release the SSC CGL notification?

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Yes, the regional websites also release the SSC CGL notification but they release a copy of the original notification released by the central website. Except for the admit card, all the official notices and notifications are released by the Central website only. The Central website of SSC releases the exam calendar mentioning the dates of all the important events and follows the same. The SSC admit card dates are not mentioned in the official calendar and they are released by the regional websites only.
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Q:   Does the Staff Selection Commission mention SSC CGL admit card release date in the notification?

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No, the Staff Selection Commission does not release the SSC CGL admit card release date in the notification. However, the admit card for SSC CGL is typically released about one week before the exam. The SSC CGL admit cards will be released by the regional websites. The admit card is released four days before the exam date of the candidate. SSC CGL 2023 exam will be conducted from July 14 to 27.
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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 Eligibility 2024

The official notification mentions the SSC CGL eligibility in its entirety. The candidates must refer to the official notification to know all the components of SSC CGL eligibility, such as the following:

The Commission laid down in the official recruitment advertisement. To get all the details, the candidates can refer to SSC CGL eligibility.

SSC CGL Nationality/Citizenship Requirement

 A candidate must be either a citizen of India, a person of Indian origin, a subject of Nepal/Bhutan or a Tibetan refugee

SSC CGL 2024 Age limit

There are four age limits prescribed by the Commission for the SSC CGL exam. 

Age Limit Remarks

Minimum Age Limit - 18 years

Maximum Age Limit– 27 years
The candidate must have been born not earlier than 02-01-1997 and not later than 01-01-2006

Minimum Age Limit - 20 years

Maximum Age Limit - 30 years
The candidate must have been born not earlier than 02-01-1994 and not later than 01-01-2004

Minimum Age Limit - 18 years

Maximum Age Limit - 30 years
The candidate must have been born not earlier than 02-01-1994 and not later than 01-01-2006.

Minimum Age Limit - 18 years

Maximum Age Limit - 32 years
The candidate must have been born not earlier than 02-01-1992 and not later than 01-01-2006

The candidates can see here in detail all the provisions related to the SSC CGL age limit.

SSC CGL Educational Requirement

A candidate should complete a bachelor’s degree from a recognised university or institute. The candidates can read and understand here the SSC CGL 2024 eligibility conditions.

Q:   Is there any age bar to apply for SSC CGL exam?

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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 LimitCorresponding Date of Birth 
Minimum Age Limit - 18 years Maximum Age Limit - 27 yearsCandidate 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 yearsCandidate 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 yearsCandidate 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 yearsCandidate must have been born not earlier than 02-01-1991 and not later than 01-01-2005.
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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:   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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SSC CGL Form 2024

SSC CGL 2024 application link was activated with the release of the official notification. SSC CGL applications 2024 can be filled out online only. SSC provided a month to fill out the SSC CGL application online. The candidates need to register for the exam and if they have registered earlier, they can fill out the application directly using that registration number.

Q:   When will SSC CGL 2024 Application Start?

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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.

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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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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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SSC CGL Vacancy 2024

The SSC CGL 2024 advertisement notified 17,727 vacancies for the exam. The Central Government has emphasized recruitment in the Central departments and ministries. The candidates can expect a higher number of vacancies in the official notification. The number of vacancies is the most important component of any notification. It officially announced the number of vacancies in the recruitment notification. It serves as the motivation factor for various candidates. SSC release the vacancies with the notification and sometimes separately after the release of the notification. SSC CGL vacancies can be revised even after the Tier-I exams. In recent times, SSC is not releasing the vacancies with the official notification and the vacancies are released later with the result of the stage 1 examination.

Q:   Does SSC announce the same number of vacancies for different category candidates?

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No, SSC CGL vacancies vary as per different categories. Staff Selection Commission is the Central Recruitment Agency for Group -C and some Group B posts. The central departments and ministries send their requisitions to the Commission and accordingly, the Commission releases the number of vacancies for the exam. The Commission can change the final number of vacancies anytime before the declaration of the final result.
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Q:   What details are present in the SSC CGL vacancies PDF?

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The SSC CGL vacancies PDF contains details such as year of exam, postcode, post name, department name, category names, age limit, etc. The department name is mentioned based on the requisition received from the department. The Commission also releases the vertical reservations apart from the category names such as the sub-divisions of PwD.
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Q:   What is the number of vacancies in the SSC CGL 2024 Exam?

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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.

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SSC CGL Posts

The notification chalks out the details of the SSC CGL Post and their salary structures. The candidates can see the notification to decide which post is governed by which ministry, the classification of the posts, Physical requirements and Pay levels. SSC CGL posts are classified into three categories:

  • Group ‘B’ Gazetted
  • Group ‘B’ Non-Gazetted
  • Group ‘C’

There are only two SSC CGL posts which are classified as Group 'B' Gazetted. The details of all the SSC CGL posts are given below:

S.No

Name of Post

Ministry/ Department/ Office/ Cadre

Classification of Posts

1

Assistant Audit Officer

Indian Audit & Accounts Department under C&AG

Group “B” Gazetted

2

Assistant Accounts Officer

Indian Audit & Accounts Department under C&AG

Group “B” Gazetted

3

Assistant Section Officer

Central Secretariat Service

Group “B”

4

Assistant Section Officer

Intelligence Bureau

Group “B”

5

Assistant Section Officer

Ministry of Railway

Group “B”

6

Assistant Section Officer

Ministry of External Affairs

Group “B”

7

Assistant Section Officer

AFHQ

Group “B”

8

Assistant Section Officer

Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology

Group “B”

9

Assistant

Other Ministries/ Departments/ Organizations

Group “B”

10

Assistant Section Officer

Other Ministries/ Departments/ Organizations

Group “B”

11

Inspector of Income Tax

CBDT

Group “C”

12

Inspector, (CGST & Central Excise)

CBIC

Group “B”

13

Inspector (Preventive Officer)

CBIC

Group “B”

14

Inspector (Examiner)

CBIC

Group “B”

15

Assistant Enforcement Officer

Directorate of Enforcement, Department of Revenue

Group “B”

16

Sub Inspector

Central Bureau of Investigation

Group “B”

17

Inspector Posts

Department of Post

Group “B”

18

Inspector

Central Bureau of Narcotics

Group “B”

19

Assistant/ Superintendent

Indian Coast Guard

Group “B”

20

Assistant

Other Ministries/ Departments/ Organizations

Group “B”

21

Assistant

National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT)

Group “B”

22

Research Assistant

National Human Rights Commission (NHRC)

Group “B”

23

Divisional Accountant

Offices under C&AG

Group “B”

24

Sub Inspector

National Investigation Agency (NIA)

Group “B”

25

Junior Statistical Officer (JSO)

M/o Statistics & Programme Implementation.

Group “B”

26

Statistical Investigator Grade-II

Registrar General of India

Group “B”

27

Auditor

Offices under C&AG

Group “C”

28

Auditor

Other Ministry/ Departments

Group “C”

29

Auditor

Offices under CGDA

Group “C”

30

Accountant

Offices under C&AG

Group “C”

31

Accountant/ Junior Accountant

Other Ministry/ Departments

Group “C”

 32

Senior Secretariat Assistant/ Upper Division Clerks

Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology

 Group “C”

33

Senior Secretariat Assistant/ Upper Division Clerks

Central Govt. Offices/ Ministries other than CSCS cadres.

Group “C”

34

Tax Assistant

CBDT

Group “C”

35

Tax Assistant

CBIC

Group “C”

36

Sub-Inspector

Central Bureau of Narcotics

Group “C”

The above posts were included in the last year's notification. These posts will be updated as per the latest notification after its release.

Q:   On what basis are the posts allotted in SSC CGL?

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Here are a few Parameters that you need to remember while you fill your SSC CGL Post Descriptions and Preference Order. 1. Type of Work 2. Amount of work 3. Salary and benefits 4. Promotions 5. Posting 6. Transfers 7. Desk/Field job 8. Department You have to fill total 30 different post in order of your preference at the time of filling up of SSC CGL 2018 Application Form. Here is the list of all the SSC CGL 2018 posts along with SSC CGL Post Descriptions and Preference Order, Grade Pay, Posting, Nature of work & Career Path.
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Q:   What is the highest position in the SSC CGL?

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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.

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Q:   Which posts are notified in SSC CGL notification?

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SSC CGL recruitment notification is released for about 34 Group-B and C posts available in different ministries, departments and organisations of the Government of India. The Staff Selection Commission releases the official notification and mentions the post-list separately under the candidate's information. Some of the best posts in the SSC CGL exam are Assistant Account Officer (AAO) Income Tax Inspector (IT) GST Inspector The SSC CGL notification 2023 was released online on April 3 and the last date to apply for the SSC CGL 2023 exam was May 3.
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SSC CGL Exam Pattern 2024

The Commission did not change the SSC CGL exam pattern. The candidates should practice with the mock tests so that they can attempt the questions without surprise. The Commission will conduct the SSC CGL 2024 exam as per the exam pattern mentioned in the official notification. SSC CGL exam has two stages only.

SSC CGL Tier

Description

I

Computer-based examination (Objective paper)

II

Computer-based examination (Objective paper)

The candidates can see here the SSC CGL Tier 1 exam pattern below.

SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam Pattern 2024

The Commission did not change the SSC CGL Tier 1 exam pattern. Most of the candidates are filtered out at this stage only because of the level of competition involved in the exam. The candidates can see here the SSC CGL Tier 1 exam pattern.

SSC CGL Tier-I Sections & Subjects

Number of Questions

Marks

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 major changes were done in the SSC CGL Tier 2 phase. The candidates can see details about SSC CGL exam pattern.

Q:   What is the new exam pattern of SSC CGL?

A:
Hello, The pattern of SSC CGL is changed now. The SSC CGL selection will be conducted in 4 parts. 1. SSC CGL Tier 1 2. SSC CGL Tier 2 3. SSC CGL Tier 3 4. SSC CGL Tier 4 SSC CGL Tier 1: It is a common written exam which is based on computer. SSC CGL Tier 2: Candidates who successfully qualify SSC CGL Tier 1, they have to face SSC CGL Tier 2. Which is also a computer based written exam. SSC CGL Tier 3: Tier 3 is for the students who have qualified Tier 1 and Tier 2. Tier 3 is a descriptive mode paper (Pen and Paper mode). Candidates will have 1 hour to do this. This papers contains 100 marks. The topics for SSC CGL tier 3 will be essay, precis, letter, Application writing, etc. in English/ Hindi. SSC CGL Tier 4: This is a data entry skill test (DEST)/ computer proficiency test (CPT) and document verification round. SSC CGL preparation: Solving mock test papers is really important to prepare for the exams. It gives you an idea about the exam pattern and paper pattern. According to the new exam pattern, you have more time to solve questions. So, just pay attention to accuracy. Increase the level of difficulty in the preparation time, so that it will be easier for you to solve the paper. You can check the below mentioned link to check, how you can get 40+ marks in SSC CGL English: https://youtu.be/-4nac7a5BWE I hope it helps.
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Q:   How many tiers are there in SSC CGL Exam under the new exam pattern?

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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’
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Q:   Who releases SSC CGL exam pattern?

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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.

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SSC CGL Syllabus 2024

Major subjects from which questions are asked in SSC CGL tier-I and tier-II exams are:

SSC CGL Tier 1 Syllabus 2024

SSC CGL Tier-I exam saw the highest number of candidates appearing for the exam. It is conducted as a Computer-Based Test (CBT). It works as the filter exam and weeds out most of the candidates. The marks secured in the Tier-I exam is considered for the final merit list.

General Intelligence & Reasoning

General Awareness

Quantitative Aptitude

English Comprehension

SSC CGL Tier 2 Syllabus 2024

SSC CGL Tier-II exam is also conducted as CBT online. The marks secured in the Tier-II exam plays a crucial role in the final selection. The SSC CGL 2024 Syllabus has been revised and modified to include General Awareness and Computer Awareness in the Tier 2 exam. Now onwards, there will be three papers in the SSC CGL Tier 2 exam. The details of them are summarised below:

SSC CGL Tier 2

Sections

SSC CGL Subjects

Paper I: Session I

2 Hours & 15 Minutes

Section I:

Module-I: Mathematical Abilities
Module-II: Reasoning and General Intelligence

Section II:

Module-I: English Language and Comprehension
Module-II: General Awareness

Section III:

Module-I: Computer Knowledge

  • Mathematical Abilities
  • Reasoning and General Intelligence
  • English Language and Comprehension
  • General Awareness
  • Computer Knowledge

Paper I: Session II

15 minutes

Section III:

Module-II: Data Entry Speed Test Module

 

Data Entry Skills

Paper II

Statistics

Statistics

Paper III

General Studies-Finance and Economics

General Studies-Finance and Economics

SSC CGL exam will be a two-stages only. The candidates can see here the details of SSC CGL Syllabus.

The candidates can download the official notification here. It will be available after its official release today.

Q:   What are the topics asked in SSC CGL Tier 2 exam?

A:

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.

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Q:   What is the SSC CGL Tier 2 Exam Syllabus?

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The Staff Selection Commission mentioned the SSC CGL 2023 syllabus in the official notification. The Commission mentioned the SSC CGL Tier 1 and Tier 2 syllabus separately. The Commission changed the SSC CGL Tier 2 syllabus and exam pattern in the last notification. The candidates should prepare all the topics mentioned in the official notification.

The Commission merged the SSC CGL Tier 3 and 4 in the Tier 2 exam. The Commission now include the Computer Skill test and the typing skill test in the SSC CGL Tier 2 exam. The candidates can see below the SSC CGL Tier 2 exam syllabus as mentioned in the official syllabus.

SSC CGL Tier 2

Sections

SSC CGL Subjects

Paper I: Session I

2 Hours & 15 Minutes

Section I:

Module-I: Mathematical Abilities
Module-II: Reasoning and General Intelligence

Section II:

Module-I: English Language and Comprehension
Module-II: General Awareness

Section III:

Module-I: Computer Knowledge

  • Mathematical Abilities
  • Reasoning and General Intelligence
  • English Language and Comprehension
  • General Awareness
  • Computer Knowledge

Paper I: Session II

15 minutes

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 Paper 2 and Paper 3 is conducted separately.

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Q:   What is the difference in syllabus of SSC CGL and CAT exam?

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Hello, Thanks for asking. The main difference between SSC CGL & CAT is - SSC CGL is easier than CAT. CAT is famous for its unpredictability. In SSC CGL, you have to prepare for - Quantitative Aptitude, English, reasoning, GK, trigonometry, geometry, algebra. Preparation for SSC CGL will help you in preparing for basics required for CAT. Once your basics are strong, application of them should be learn for CAT. The 4 major sections of CAT Exam - Logical Reasoning Data Interpretation Quantitative Aptitude Verbal & Reading Comprehension.

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SSC CGL 2024 Recruitment

The candidates should understand that the SSC CGL 2024 notification kickstarted the SSC CGL recruitment 2024. The Commission will carry out the SSC CGL recruitment 2024 based on the rules and regulations mentioned in the official notification. 

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Q:   Who released the SSC CGL Marks and Scorecard?

A:

Staff Selection Commission releases the SSC CGL Tier 1 and 2 Marks and Scorecard at its central website. The Commission releases the marks and scorecard online only. The SSC CGL Scorecard mention the raw marks and the normalised marks of the candidates.  It also mention the sectional marks of the candidates.

The SSC CGL result is prepared based on the Normalised marks only and raw marks are not considered for the result. The Commission notified the normalisation formula earlier in 2019 and uses the same formula for all of its online exams. After the normalisation marks of some candidates increase and decrease based on the difficulty level of the paper. 

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Q:   Who releases the SSC CGL cutoff?

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The Staff Selection Commission releases the SSC CGL cutoff. SSC is the exam conducting body for Combined Graduate Level (CGL) exam. The Commission conducted the exam every year and releases the cutoff for each of the post groups separately. The Commission releases the SSC CGL cutoff for each category and stage separately. SSC is the exam conducting body and is responsible for all the official communication regarding the exam.
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SSC CGL Notification 2024 FAQs

The candidates can see here important questions related to the SSC CGL notification

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

A:

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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Q:   How many vacancies were released in SSC CGL 2023 notification?

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The Commission mentioned the 7,500 vacancies in the official SSC CGL 2023 notification. The Commission releases the SSC CGL vacancies separately under the SSC CGL post list pdf. The Commission releases the official notification online only. The SSC CGL 2023 notification was released on April 3. The last date to apply online was May 3. The Commission will conduct the SSC CGL 2023 exam from July 14 to 27 at the designated exam centres across the nation in online mode.
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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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Saakshi Kumar

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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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Rashmi

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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Mamona Gupta

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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Raj Shukla

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

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Rachit Kumar Saxena

Contributor-Level 10

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

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Rachit Kumar Saxena

Contributor-Level 10

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

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Rachit Kumar Saxena

Contributor-Level 10

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

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Rachit Kumar Saxena

Contributor-Level 10

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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Rachit Kumar Saxena

Contributor-Level 10

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

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Rachit Kumar Saxena

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