SSC CGL Notification 2024 - Exam Date, Syllabus of SSC CGL, Eligibility Criteria,Vacancy & CGL Salary

SSC CGL Exam Date 2024

SSC CGL Tier 1 exams are supposed to be conducted on September/ October 2024 (Tentatively). The SSC CGL application forms were out from 11th June to 10th July 2024. It is important for aspiring candidates to know the exam events and dates for the CGL exam. Below are the dates mentioned in a tabular form for the candidates to consider -

SSC CGL Eligibility Criteria 

Candidates who have planned to appear for SSC Combined Graduate Level must go through the eligibility criteria of SSC CGL. Candidates must not fill the SSC CGL application form if they fail to qualify the minimum eligibility criteria for the exam. The SSC CGL qualification is mandatory to be fulfilled else the application of the candidate will be rejected by the authorities. Given below are the SSC CGL qualifications -

Educational Qualification 

Candidates must have completed their graduate degrees from any recognized university. They must have a graduate degree. Candidates who are in their final year can also apply for SSC CGL exam. 
 

Nationality

• The candidate must be a citizen of India. 
• The subject of Nepal or Bhutan
• Tibetan refugee who is a permanent citizen of India before 1st January 1962
• A Person of Indian origin migrated from either Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Burma, Vietnam, Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Tanzania, Zaire, or Zambia to reside in India permanently.

Age Limit for SSC CGL

Age Limit for SSC CGL varies from 18-32 years for various posts as of January 1, 2023. 

SSC CGL Post-wise Age Limit

Age Relaxation

Physical Standard

SSC CGL

SSC CGL Exam Pattern 2024

SSC has released the CGL pattern 2024 on its official website. SSC CGL pattern helps the candidates to understand the marking scheme and sectional marks distribution. The time duration is specified in the exam pattern of SSC CGL. The authority has divided the exam pattern into four stages - Tier 1, Tier 2, Tier 3, and Tier 4. The pattern is how the candidates have to follow the model of the exam. 

SSC CGL Syllabus 2024

SSC has released the CGL syllabus on its official website. Candidates who have applied for the SSC exam must be well versed with the CGL syllabus. It helps in achieving the required SSC CGL Cut-Off marks. The syllabus informs the candidates about the topics that are covered in the exam and what type of questions are framed. Candidates are required to prepare the CGL syllabus thoroughly to clear the SSC exam with confidence. The syllabus consists of 4 tiers having subjects like - 

Tier 1
General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, English Comprehension
Tier 2 
Statistics, General Studies, Quantitative Ability, English Language & Comprehension
Tier 3
Descriptive Paper in English/Hindi
Tier 4 
Data Entry Skill Test, Computer Proficiency Test

SSC CGL Vacancy

SSC has released the notification for the vacancy of SSC CGL. Approx. 8000 vacancies have been declared by SSC to recruit candidates under various posts in government departments. These vacancies are out for Group B and Group C under different levels of government ministries. 

Staff Selection Commission CGL Salary Status
SSC CGL has two categories Group B and group C. Different salaries are offered to candidates selected for different posts. Below is the table including the CGL salary details for various posts.

FAQs

When will SSC CGL 2024 be conducted?

SSC has released the notification on 11th June 2024 and the last date to apply for SSC CGL application form is 10th July 2024. SSC has finalized the date for the prelim or Tier 1 examination that will take place on September/ October 2024 (tentatively).

How many vacancies are out for SSC CGL 2024?

SSC has released approx. 8000 vacancies to recruit candidates under various posts in government departments. These vacancies are out for Group B and Group C under different levels of government ministries.

How to apply for SSC CGL 2024?

Candidates who have planned to take the CGL exam must fill in the SSC CGL application form and submit it prior to the exam. Follow the steps below to apply for the SSC CGL 2024.

• SSC CGL Registration 2024
• SSC CGL Application Form 2024
• Enter educational and graduation details. Add work experience, if any.
• Upload documents with scanned signature (10 to 20 KB) and passport size photograph (20 KB-50KB)
• Make the Application Fee Payment

Is the SSC CGL exam easy or tough?

The difficulty level of the exam depends on the preparations candidates do for the SSC CGL. It is said that the CGL exam comes from moderate to difficult. (not difficult like for IAS) Candidates can go through the syllabus deeply and refer to the best SSC CGL books to ace the exam.  

What is the age limit for SSC CGL 2024?

Age Limit for SSC CGL varies from 18-32 years for various posts as of January 1, 2024. SSC has declared the age limit according to the posts of the candidates mentioned below - 

• Assistant Section Officer - 20-30 years, 
• Assistant Section Officer - Not above 30 Years
• Assistant Enforcement Officer - Upto 30 years
• Junior Statistical Officer - Upto 32 years
• NIA Sub Inspector - Upto 30 years
• CBI Sub Inspector - 20 to 30 years
• Narcotics Sub Inspector - 18 to 25 years
• Tax Assistant - 20 to 27 years
• All other posts - 18 to 27 years