SSC CGL Shift Timings 2024: Check Tier 1 Exam Timing & Reporting Time

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 Sep 5, 2024 16:39 IST

The Staff Selection Commission released the SSC CGL 2024 admit card on September 5, 2024. The admit card mentioned the shift timing, reporting time and exam centre of the candidates. The candidates are suggested to follow all the instructions given in their admit card. The SSC CGL 2024 Tier 1 exam will be held from September 09 to 26 at the designated exam centres. The SSC CGL Tier 1 exam 2024 will be conducted in multiple shifts as per the shift timing mentioned in the admit card. The candidates are required to reach the examination centre as per the reporting time mentioned in the SSC CGL admit card. The SSC CGL Tier 1 shift timing, exam day instructions and valid photo identity proofs are explained here in detail.

SSC CGL Shift Timing 2024

SSC CGL 2024 Shift Timing

SSC CGL Shift Timings 2024 (Tier 1): The Staff Selection Commission will conduct the SSC CGL Tier 1 exam from September 09 to 26 at the designated exam centres. The Commission will conduct the SSC CGL 2024 exam as per the details mentioned in the SSC CGL Tier 1 admit card. The SSC CGL 2024 will be conducted as per the shift timing mentioned in the admit card. The SSC CGL 2024 will be conducted in multiple shifts and the details of the SSC CGL shift timing are given below:

SSC CGL 2024 Tier 1 Shift Timings

SSC will conduct the SSC CGL Tier 1 exam 2024 from September 09 to 26 across various cities in the country. SSC CGL Tier 1 shift timing 2024 is mentioned on the admit card. Besides, the shift timings, the admit card also comprises the SSC CGL reporting time. Candidates must reach the exam centre as per their reporting time. SSC CGL Tier 1 exam is conducted online. The test paper carries four sections English Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, English Comprehension. The test carries a total of 100 multiple-choice questions of 200 marks. SSC CGL exam timing for Tier 1 is one hour. The candidates will be required to report at the assigned exam centre one hour before the exam start time. The candidates can see below the SSC CGL shift tiing

Shifts SSC CGL Reporting Time SSC CGL Exam Timing 2024

Shift 1

7.45 AM

9.00 AM - 10.00 AM

Shift 2

10.30 PM

11.45 AM-12.45 PM

Shift 3

1.15 PM

2.30 PM-3.30 PM 

Shift 4

4.00 PM

5.15 PM-6.15 PM

The candidates should note that they will be allowed only to appear in the SSC CGL exam 2024 as per the details mentioned in the admit card only. They need to reach the mentioned examination centre as per the details mentioned in their admit card. The CBE will be conducted based on the SSC CGL syllabus mentioned in the official notification. 

SSC CGL Tier 2 Shift Timing 2024

The Staff Selection Commission released the SSC CGL Tier 2 Shift timing in a tabular format. The candidates can see it below:

Paper

Exam Timing

Duration

 

Paper-I (Section-I, II and Module-I of Section-III)

09:00 AM to 11:15 AM

 

 

09:00 AM to 12:00 Noon

2 hours 15 minutes

(1 hour for each section and 15 minutes for Module I of Section-III)

 

3 hours for the candidates eligible for scribe as per Para 7.1 and 7.2 as per notice of examination

(1 hour and 20 minutes for each section and 20 minutes for Module-I of Section- III)

Paper-I (Module II of Section - III)

02:00 PM to 02:40 PM

40 minutes

(Including mock, break, typing, self- verification)

Paper-II

09:00 AM to 11:00 AM

2 hours

(for each Paper)

 

(2 hours and 40 minutes for the candidates eligible for scribe as per Para

7.1 and 7.2 as per notice of examination)

Paper-III

02:00 PM to 04:00 PM

The Commission will conduct the SSC CGL 2024 Tier 2 in December.

SSC CGL 2024 Tier 2 Reporting Time

The candidates should note that the candidates will be required to report at the SSC CGL exam centre at the time mentioned on their admit card. The Commission mentioned the reporting time on the admit card estimating the other formalities. The candidates can see below the SSC CGL Tier 2 reporting time as given below:

Paper

Exam Start Timing

Reporting Time

Paper-I (Section-I, II and Module-I of Section-III)

09:00 AM

07:45 AM

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SSC CGL Shift Timing 2024: General Instructions

SSC CGL exam day guidelines are given below. Candidates must strictly follow these guidelines or else they will be debarred from appearing in the exam:

  • Candidate has to produce at least one photo-identity proof from the one given below:
  1. Aadhaar Card / Printout of e-Aadhaar
  2. Voter's ID Card
  3. Driving License
  4. Passport
  5. PAN Card
  6. Service ID Card issued to employees by Central Govt./ State Govt./PSUs
  7. ID Card issued by University/ College/ School
  8. Ex-Serviceman Discharge Book issued by the Ministry of Defense
  9. Any other Photo Identity Proof issued by Central Govt./ State Govt.
  • Candidates need to bring two copies of their latest colored photo
  • Candidates are not allowed to carry items such as watches, books, pens, paper chits, magazines, or electronic gadgets (mobile phones, headphones, scanner, calculator, storage devices etc) in the examination lab
  • Candidates need to bring the printed copy of SSC CGL admit card 2024
  • Frisking and biometric verification of candidates will be done before they are given entry to the exam hall
  • Candidates should follow the COVID-19-related guidelines laid down by SSC

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SSC CGL Shift Timing 2024 FAQs

Q: What is SSC CGL Tier 1 reporting time?

A: SSC CGL reporting time for different shifts is given below.

Shifts SSC CGL Reporting Time
Shift 1 7.45 AM
Shift 2 10.30 PM
Shift 3 1.15 PM
Shift 4 4.00 PM

Q: What are the SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam Timings?

A: SSC CGL exam timings for Tier 1 are

Shift 1 - 9 - 10 AM

Shift 2 - 11.45 -12.45 PM

Shift 3 - 2.30 - 3.30 PM

Shift 4 - 5.30 - 6.30 PM.

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