SSC CGL Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level
- Test Level-: National Level
- Eligibility-: Graduation
- Duration-:1 Hours
- Stream-: Staff Selection Commission
- Medium-: Multiple
- Examination Mode-: Online
- Total Questions-: 100
SSC CGL 2024
SSC CGL Exam is one of the biggest opportunities for graduate students in India to get government jobs in various departments of the Government of India. SSC CGL 2024 Notification is scheduled to be released on 11th June 2024 as per the SSC Exam Calendar 2024. Staff Selection Commission conducts the Combined Graduate Level or SSC CGL Exam to recruit the candidates for non-technical Group ‘B’ and Group ‘C’ non-gazetted posts in different ministries, organizations, and departments of the Government of India. The Staff Selection Commission will conduct the SSC CGL 2024 Exam for the following subordinates’ services including the following:
Assistant in Ministries/Department, Attached and Subordinate office of the Government of India
Postal Assistant/Sorting Assistant
Inspector of Income Tax Research Assistant
Preventive Officers in Customs10. Compiler in Registrar General of India
Inspectors of Central Excise & Customs
Tax Assistant in CBDT and CBEC
Examiner in Customs12. Accountant/Junior Accountant
Assistant Enforcement Officer in the Directorate of Enforcement, Department of Revenue
Auditor Offices under C&AG, CGDA, CGA & Others
Sub-Inspectors in Central Bureau of Narcotics & CBI
Divisional Accountant, Jr. Accountant, Auditor & UDCs in various offices of the Government of India...
SSC CGL 2024 Exam Highlights
The candidates can see below the SSC CGL 2024 exam highlights as summarised below:
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SSC CGL 2024 Highlights |
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Exam Name |
SSC CGL (Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level) |
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Conducting Body |
Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
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Exam Level |
National level |
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Exam Frequency |
Once a year |
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SSC CGL Application 2024 Start Date |
11-Jun-2024 |
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Last Date to Apply for SSC CGL 2024 |
10-Jul-2024 |
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SSC CGL 2024 Application Fee Submission Date (Online) |
11-Jul-2024 |
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SSC CGL 2024 Application Fee Submission Date (Offline) |
12-Jul-2024 |
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SSC CGL 2024 application Correction Dates |
13-Jul-2024 to 15-Jul-2024(tentative) |
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SSC CGL 2024Tier 1 Exam Dates |
September - October 2024 |
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Vacancies |
To be notified |
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Category |
Government Jobs |
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Eligibility |
Bachelor's degree from a recognised University or Institution |
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Age-Limit |
Minimum Age Limit - 18 Maximum Age Limit - 32 Age will be calculated from August 1, 2024 |
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Exam Mode |
Computer-Based Test (CBT) for Tier-I and Tier-II |
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Total Registrations |
20 Lakh approximately |
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Application fee |
INR 100 |
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Exam Duration |
Tier-I: 60 minutes (online) Tier-II: Paper 1 - 150 Minutes Paper 2 - 120 Minutes Paper 3 - 120 Minutes |
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Exam Purpose |
Selection of candidates for Group B and C posts in ministries/departments/organisations of the Government of India |
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Exam Language |
English and Hindi |
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Exam Helpdesk No. |
011-69999845 |
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Official Website |
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SSC CGL Eligibility 2024: Nationality/Citizenship
A candidate must be either:
· a citizen of India, or
· a subject of Nepal, Bhutan, or
· a Tibetan refugee who came to India before January 1, 1962, with the intention of permanently settling in India, or
· a person of Indian origin migrated from either/or Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia, Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India.
Note: The official notification reads, "A candidate in whose case a certificate of eligibility is necessary may be admitted to the examination but the offer of appointment will be given only after the eligibility certificate has been issued to him by the Government of India."
SSC CGL Age Limit
The Commission mention different age limit for different posts. Based on the age limits defined in the official notification for the SSC CGL posts, the candidates can see below the four groups of SSC CGL age limit. Given in the table below are post- and pay-level-wise age criteria (as of January 1, 2023) that candidates need to meet in order to be eligible for the exam. The Commission prescribes four types of age limits for the SSC CGL Posts. These four types are as follows:
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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 |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
The SSC age limits can be revised at any time based on the post notified in the official advertisement. The candidates can see here age limit detail.
SSC CGL Age Limit for Various Posts
Age criteria for posts under the pay level-8 (INR 47,600 to 1,51,100)
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SSC CGL Post & Ministry/Department/Office/Cadre |
SSC CGL Age Limit |
Remarks |
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Post: Assistant Audit Officer Department: Indian Audit & Accounts Department under C&AG |
Not exceeding 30 years |
Candidate must have been born not earlier than January 2, 1993, and not later than January 1, 2005 |
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Post: Assistant Accounts Officer Department: Indian Audit & Accounts Department under C&AG |
Not exceeding 30 years |
Candidate must have been born not earlier than January 2, 1993, and not later than January 1, 2005 |
Age Limit for posts under the pay level-7 (INR 44,900 to 1,42,400)
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SSC CGL Post & Ministry/Department/Office/Cadre |
SSC CGL Age Limit |
Remarks |
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Post: Assistant Section Officer Department: Central Secretariat Service |
20-30 years |
Candidate must have been born not earlier than January 2, 1993, and not later than January 1, 2003 |
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Post: Assistant Section Officer Department: Intelligence Bureau |
Not exceeding 30 years |
Candidate must have been born not earlier than January 2, 1993, and not later than January 1, 2005 |
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Post: Assistant Section Officer Department: Ministry of Railway |
20-30 years |
Candidate must have been born not earlier than January 2, 1993, and not later than January 1, 2003 |
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Post: Assistant Section Officer Department: Ministry of External Affairs |
20-30 years |
Candidate must have been born not earlier than January 2, 1993, and not later than January 1, 2003 |
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Post: Assistant Section Officer Department: AFHQ |
20-30 years |
Candidate must have been born not earlier than January 2, 1993, and not later than January 1, 2003 |
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Post: Assistant Department: Other Ministries/Departments/Organisations |
18-30 years |
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Post: Assistant Department: Other Ministries/Departments/Organisations |
20-30 years |
Candidate must have been born not earlier than January 2, 1994, and not later than January 1, 2004 |
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Post: Assistant Section Officer Department: Other Ministries/Departments/Organisations |
Not exceeding 30 years |
Candidate must have been born not earlier than January 2, 1994, and not later than January 1, 2006 |
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Post: Inspector of Income Tax Department: CBDT |
Not exceeding 30 years |
Candidate must have been born not earlier than January 2, 1994, and not later than January 1, 2006 |
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Post: Inspector (Central Excise) Department: CBIC |
Not exceeding 30 years |
Candidate must have been born not earlier than January 2, 1994, and not later than January 1, 2006 |
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Post: Inspector (Preventive Officer) Department: CBIC |
Not exceeding 30 years |
Candidate must have been born not earlier than January 2, 1994, and not later than January 1, 2006 |
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Post: Inspector (Examiner) Department: CBIC |
Not exceeding 30 years |
Candidate must have been born not earlier than January 2, 1994, and not later than January 1, 2006 |
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Post: Assistant Enforcement Officer Department: Directorate of Enforcement, Department of Revenue |
Up to 30 years |
Candidate must have been born not earlier than January 2, 1994, and not later than January 1, 2006 |
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Post: Sub Inspector Department: Central Bureau of Investigation |
20-30 years |
Candidate must have been born not earlier than January 2, 1994, and not later than January 1, 2004 |
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Post: Inspector Posts Department: Department of Post |
18-30 years |
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Post: Inspector Department: Central Bureau of Narcotics |
Not exceeding 30 years |
Candidate must have been born not earlier than January 2, 1994, and not later than January 1, 2006 |
Age criteria for posts under the pay level-6 (INR 35,400 to 1,12,400)
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SSC CGL Post & Ministry/Department/Office/Cadre |
SSC CGL Age Limit |
Remarks |
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Post: Assistant Department: Other Ministries/Departments/Organisations |
Not exceeding 30 years |
Candidate must have been born not earlier than January 2, 1994, and not later than January 1, 2006 |
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Post: Assistant Superintendent Department: Other Ministries/Departments/Organisations |
Not exceeding 30 years |
Candidate must have been born not earlier than January 2, 1994, and not later than January 1, 2006 |
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Post: Divisional Accountant Department: Offices under C&AG |
Not exceeding 30 years |
Candidate must have been born not earlier than January 2, 1994, and not later than January 1, 2006 |
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Post: Sub Inspector Department: National Investigation Agency (NIA) |
Up to 30 years |
Candidate must have been born not earlier than January 2, 1994, and not later than January 1, 2006 |
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Post: Junior Statistical Officer Department: M/o Statistics & Programme Implementation |
Up to 32 years |
Candidate must have been born not earlier than January 2, 1994, and not later than January 1, 2006 |
Age criteria for posts under pay level-5 (INR 29,200 to 92,300)
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SSC CGL Post & Ministry/Department/Office/Cadre |
SSC CGL Age Limit |
Remarks |
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Post: Auditor Department: Offices under C&AG |
18-27 years |
Candidate must have been born not earlier than January 2, 1997, and not later than January 1, 2006 |
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Post: Auditor Department: Other Ministry/Departments |
18-27 years |
Candidate must have been born not earlier than January 2, 1997, and not later than January 1, 2006 |
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Post: Auditor Department: Offices under CGDA |
18-27 years |
Candidate must have been born not earlier than January 2, 1997, and not later than January 1, 2006 |
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Post: Accountant Department: Offices under CGDA |
18-27 years |
Candidate must have been born not earlier than January 2, 1997, and not later than January 1, 2006 |
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Post: Accountant/Junior Accountant Department: Other Ministry/Departments |
18-27 years |
Candidate must have been born not earlier than January 2, 1997, and not later than January 1, 2006 |
Age criteria for posts under pay level-4 (Rs 25,500 to Rs 81,100)
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SSC CGL Post & Ministry/Department/Office/Cadre |
SSC CGL Age Limit |
Remarks |
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Post: Senior Secretariat Assistant/Upper Division Clerk Department: Central Govt. Offices/Ministries other than CSCS cadres |
18-27 years |
Candidate must have been born not earlier than January 2, 1997, and not later than January 1, 2006 |
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Post: Tax Assistant Department: CBDT |
18-27 years |
Candidate must have been born not earlier than January 2, 1997, and not later than January 1,2006 |
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Post: Tax Assistant Department: CBIC |
18-27 years |
Candidate must have been born not earlier than January 2,1997, and not later than January 1, 2006 |
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Post: Sub Inspector Department: Central Bureau of Narcotics |
18-27 years |
Candidate must have been born not earlier than January 2, 1997, and not later than January 1, 2006 |
SSC CGL Relaxation Provided to Reserved Categories
A relaxation in the upper age limit has been provided to candidates belonging to categories such as Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), Other Backward Class (OBC), Persons with Disability (PwD) and Ex-Servicemen (ESM). The age relaxation provided is as follows:
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Age-relaxation permissible beyond upper age limit |
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SC/ ST |
5 years |
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OBC |
3 years |
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PwD (unreserved) |
10 years |
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PwD (OBC) |
13 years |
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PwD (SC/ ST) |
15 years |
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ESM |
3 years (after deduction of the military service rendered from the actual age as on the closing date) |
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Candidates who had ordinarily been domiciled in the State of Jammu & Kashmir from January 1, 1980 to December 31, 1989 |
5 years |
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Defence Personnel disabled in operation during hostilities with any foreign country or in a disturbed area and released as a consequence thereof |
3 years |
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Defence Personnel disabled in operation during hostilities with any foreign country or in a disturbed area and released as a consequence thereof (SC/ ST) |
8 years |
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Permissible relaxation in upper age limit for Group-C posts only |
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Central Govt. Civilian Employees who have rendered not less than 3 years regular and continuous service as on closing date for receipt of application |
Up to 40 years of age |
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Central Govt. Civilian Employees (SC/ST) who have rendered not less than 3 years regular and continuous service as on closing date for receipt of application |
Up to 45 years of age |
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Widows/ Divorced Women/ Women judicially separated and who are not remarried |
Up to 35 years of age |
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Widows/ Divorced Women/ Women judicially separated and who are not remarried (SC/ ST) |
Up to 40 years of age |
SSC CGL Eligibility Criteria: Educational Qualification (as of January 1, 2023)
A post-wise educational qualification that candidates need to obtain to fulfil SSC eligibility 2023 is mentioned below:
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SSC CGL Post |
SSC CGL Educational Qualification |
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Assistant Audit Officer/ Assistant Accounts Officer |
Essential Qualification: Graduation from a recognised university or institute Desirable Qualification: Chartered Accountancy or Cost of Management Accounting or Company Secretary or Masters in Commerce or Masters in Business Studies or Master in Business Administration (Finance) or Masters in Business Economics |
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Junior Statistical Officer |
Essential Qualification: Graduation in any subject from a recognised university or institute with at least 60 per cent marks in Mathematics at Class 12 level OR Graduation in any subject with Statistics as one of the subjects at graduation level Desirable Qualification: Not applicable |
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Statistical Investigator Grade-II |
Essential Qualification: Graduation in any subject with Statistics as one of the subjects subject from a recognised university or institute. The candidate must have studied Statistics as a subject in all the three years of the graduation course. Desirable Qualification: Not applicable |
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All other posts |
Essential Qualification: Graduation in any subject from a recognised university or institute Desirable Qualification: Not applicable |
Note: All candidates giving exams for final year of graduation are also eligible to apply. However, such candidates must possess the essential qualification on or before August 1, 2023.
The candidates who fulfil the SSC CGL eligibility criteris can apply online for the exam in the manner given in the application
Visit on official website of SSC CGL.
ssc-cgl-tier-1-papers-2020-held-on-13-aug-2021-shift-1-reasoning.pdfSSC CGL 2024 Dates
The Staff Selection Commission released the tentative dates for the SSC CGL 2024 exam in its official exam calendar. The candidates can see the SSC CGL exam dates 2024 as summarised below:
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SSC CGL 2024 Exam Events |
SSC CGL Exam Dates |
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SSC CGL Notification Release Date |
11-Jun-2024 |
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SSC CGL 2024 Application Dates |
11-Jun-2024 to 10-Jul-2024 |
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SSC CGL 2024 Exam Dates |
September - October 2024 |
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SSC CGL 2024 Result |
November2024 |
Application Process
1. The SSC CGL exam application process is completely online. Candidates can apply for the exam by visiting the official website of the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) at ssc.nic.in.
2. To apply for the SSC CGL exam, candidates must first register themselves on the SSC website. Once registered, candidates can log in to their account and fill out the online application form. The application form will ask candidates to provide their personal details, educational qualifications, and other relevant information.
3. Candidates will also need to upload scanned copies of their passport-size photograph and signature while filling out the application form. Once the application form is complete, candidates will need to pay the application fee. The application fee can be paid online using a credit card, debit card, or net banking.
4. After the application fee is paid, candidates will need to submit the application form. Once the application form is submitted, candidates will receive a confirmation email. Candidates should keep the confirmation email safe as they will need it to download their admit card and check their exam results.
Here is a step-by-step guide on how to apply for the SSC CGL exam:
1. Go to the official website of the SSC at ssc.nic.in.
2. Click on the “Apply” tab.
3. Click on the link for “Combined Graduate Level Examination 2023”.
4. Click on the link for “New User/Register Now”.
5. Fill out the registration form and submit it.
6. Log in to your account and fill out the online application form.
7. Upload scanned copies of your passport-size photograph and signature.
8. Pay the application fee.
9. Submit the application form.
10. Keep the confirmation email safe.
SSC CGL 2024 Notification: Application Fee
According to the SSC CGL Notification 2024, the required SSC CGL 2024 Application Fee is Rs 100 and there are No Fees to be paid by female, SC, ST, Physically Handicapped, and Ex-servicemen candidates for the SSC CGL Exam 2024.
Exemption: No fee is required to be paid by female, SC, ST, Physically Handicapped, and Ex-Servicemen candidates.
• Applications fee should be paid only through SBI either in the form of challan or through SBI Net Banking or any other bank Credit/Debit Card. Challan form will be generated online.
• To pay a fee in cash, the candidate should take the printout of challan generated online after the completion of Part-1 registration. Deposit the requisite fee in any branch of SBI and then continue with the Part-2 registration.
• Those candidates who want to pay online can go directly to part-2 registration after completion of part-1 registration. Candidate must supply registration number and date of birth to continue to Part-2 registration
SSC CGL Syllabus 2024 – Know Pattern & Syllabus Topics
Before applying for the recruitment and beginning with your exam preparation, all candidates must be thoroughly updated with the SSC CGL Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2024. As per the last recruitment cycle, the SSC CGL Exam Pattern involves the examination conducted in two tiers. Candidates will have to answer a total of 100 questions for 200 marks in Tier-1 exam. In Tier-2, there will be 3 Papers depending on the post that the candidate has applied for. The following is the pattern of SSC CGL Tier-1 and Tier-2 exams –
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SSC CGL Exam Pattern – Mode of the Exam |
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Tier |
Type |
Mode |
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Tier – I |
Objective Multiple Choice |
Computer-based (online) |
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Tier – II (Paper I, II, III) |
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Computer-based (online) |
SSC CGL Syllabus 2024 for Tier 1 Exam
The SSC CGL syllabus for Tier 1 comprises 4 sections – General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude and English Comprehension. Let us go through the complete syllabus and marking scheme for the Tier 1 stage in SSC CGL.
SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam Pattern
The SSC CGL Tier-1 exam is a common and compulsory exam for each of the posts. The Tier-1 exam is qualifying in nature and will be conducted for a total of 200 marks. Candidates will be required to answer 25 questions from each of the 4 sections of the exam pattern over a duration of 1 hour. Each question will carry 2 marks. There will also be a negative marking penalty of ½ marks for each wrong answer. The following is a detailed breakdown of the subject sections in the SSC CGL Tier 1 exam –
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Sections |
No. of Questions |
Total Marks |
Time Allotted |
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General Intelligence and Reasoning |
25 |
50 |
60 minutes (1 hour) with no sectional time limit.
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General Awareness |
25 |
50 |
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Quantitative Aptitude |
25 |
50 |
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English Comprehension |
25 |
50 |
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Total |
100 |
200 |
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SSC CGL Syllabus 2024 for Quantitative Aptitude
The SSC CGL syllabus for Quantitative Aptitude comprises topics with difficulty level up to Class 10th. Candidates must be thoroughly familiar with basic Arithmetic, Geometry and mathematical functions to ace this section. Candidates must note that this section is common in both Tier 1 and Tier 2 exams. The following are the important Quantitative Aptitude topics from the official SSC CGL syllabus –
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SSC CGL Syllabus for Quantitative Aptitude |
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SSC CGL Syllabus 2024 for General Intelligence and Reasoning
The SSC CGL General Intelligence and Reasoning syllabus consists of Reasoning & Logic questions of both verbal and non-verbal reasoning and logical analysis. A total of 25 questions will be asked from this section for a total of 50 marks in the SSC CGL Tier 1 exam. Important topics are listed below –
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SSC CGL Syllabus for General Intelligence And Reasoning |
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SSC CGL Syllabus 2024 for the English Language
The SSC CGL syllabus for English Language comprises questions to evaluate the candidates’ understanding of fundamental English Grammar, language comprehension and reading ability. Important topics of English language and comprehension from the Tier 1 syllabus of the SSC CGL exam include the ones listed below –
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SSC CGL Tier-I Syllabus – English Language |
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SSC CGL Syllabus 2024 for General Awareness
The General Awareness section in the SSC CGL exam will evaluate the candidates’ general understanding and awareness of what is happening around the world. These include topics from General Science, General Knowledge and General Social Studies. Important areas in the SSC CGL Syllabus for General Awareness include the following –
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SSC CGL Tier-I General Awareness Syllabus |
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SSC CGL Syllabus 2024 for Tier 2 Exam
The Tier 2 stage in SSC CGL exam comprises 3 papers. While Paper-I is compulsory for all the SSC CGL posts, Paper II and Paper III are conducted for candidates applying for the post of Junior Statistical Officer and Assistant Audit Officer/ Assistant Accounts Officer respectively. Let us go through the complete pattern and syllabus of the SSC CGL Syllabus for Tier 2 for various subjects –
SSC CGL Tier 2 Exam Pattern
It is important for candidates to be familiar with the SSC CGL Tier 2 exam pattern thoroughly. The Tier 2 exam will be conducted via 3 papers. Paper I is compulsory for all the candidates and will be conducted in two sessions – Session I and Session II. These two sessions will take place in two shifts on the same day of the exam.
Also, Session-I will include conducting Section-I, Section-II and Module-I of Section-III. Session II will include conducting Module II of Section III. It will be mandatory for the candidates to qualify for all the sections of Paper-I. Session II will include conducting Module II of Section III. It will be mandatory for the candidates to qualify for all the sections of Paper-I.
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SSC CGL Tier 2 Paper 1 |
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Sections |
Module |
Subject |
No. of Questions |
Marks |
Weightage |
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Section I |
Module-I |
Mathematical Abilities |
30 |
60*3 = 180 |
23% |
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Module-II |
Reasoning and General Intelligence |
30 |
23% |
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Section II |
Module-I |
English Language and Comprehension |
45 |
70*3 = 210 |
35% |
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Module-II |
General Awareness |
25 |
19% |
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Section III |
Module-I |
Computer Knowledge Test |
20 |
20*3 = 60 |
Qualifying |
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Module-II |
Data Entry Speed Test |
One Data Entry Task |
Qualifying |
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SSC CGL Tier 2 Exam Pattern – Paper 2 & 3 |
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Paper |
Section |
No. of Questions |
Maximum Marks |
Duration |
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Paper II |
Statistics |
100 |
200 |
2 hours |
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Paper III |
General Studies (Finance and Economics) |
100 |
200 |
2 hours |
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Module – I of Session – I of Paper – I (Mathematical Abilities)
The 1st Module of Session I of Paper I in Tier 2 will evaluate the candidates’ Mathematical Ability. Although this section is similar as in the first exam, the difficulty level of questions will be slightly higher than in the Tier 1 exam. The following are the important topics of the SSC CGL syllabus of Module I in Tier 2 exam –
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SSC CGL Tier 2 Syllabus for Mathematical Ability |
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Topics |
Sub-topics |
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Number Systems |
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Fundamental arithmetical operations |
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Algebra |
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Geometry |
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Mensuration |
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Trigonometry |
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Statistics and probability |
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Module – II of Section – I of Paper – I (Reasoning and General Intelligence)
The following are the important verbal and non-verbal reasoning topics from the Reasoning and General Awareness section for Paper I of Tier 2 Syllabus of SSC CGL exam –
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SSC CGL Tier 2 Syllabus for Reasoning and General Intelligence |
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Module-I of Section-II of Paper-I (English Language And Comprehension)
As in the Tier 1 stage, the English Language and Comprehension section in the Tier 2 exam constitutes Module I of Section II of Paper I. Important topics from this subject are as follows –
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SSC CGL Tier 2 Syllabus for English Language and Comprehension |
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Module – II of Section – II of Paper – I (General Awareness)
The General Awareness section tests the candidates knowledge of General Science, General Knowledge and basic events and concepts from the Social Sciences. The following are the important topics to be covered for this section –
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SSC CGL Tier-2 Syllabus for General Awareness |
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Module-I of Section-III of Paper-I (Computer Proficiency)
Section III in Paper I of SSC CGL exam pattern is a test of the candidates’ Computer Awareness and proficiency. The following are the important topics to be covered for this section –
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SSC CGL Syllabus Tier 2 – Computer Proficiency |
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Topics |
Sub-Topics |
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Computer Basics |
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Software |
Windows Operating system including basics of Microsoft Office like MS word, MS Excel and Power Point etc |
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Working with the Internet and e-mails |
Web Browsing & Searching, Downloading & Uploading, Managing an E-mail Account, e-Banking |
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Basics of networking and cyber security |
Networking devices and protocols, Network and information security threats (like hacking, virus, worms, Trojan etc.) and preventive measures |
SSC CGL Tier 2 Syllabus – Paper 2 (Statistics)
The Paper II in SSC CGL Tier 2 is a paper on Statistics. The following are some of the important topics that candidates should prepare for –
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SSC CGL Syllabus Tier 2 – Paper 2 (Statistics) |
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Subject |
Topics |
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Collection, Classification and Presentation of Statistical Data |
Primary and Secondary data, Methods of data collection; Tabulation of data; Graphs and charts; Frequency distributions; Diagrammatic presentation of frequency distributions. |
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Measures of Central Tendency |
Common measures of central tendency – mean median and mode; Partition values- quartiles, deciles, percentiles. |
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Measures of Dispersion- Common measures of Dispersion |
range, quartile deviations, mean deviation and standard deviation; Measures of relative dispersion. |
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Moments, Skewness and Kurtosis |
Different types of moments and their relationship; the meaning of skewness and kurtosis; different measures of skewness and kurtosis. |
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Correlation and Regression |
Scatter diagram; simple correlation coefficient; simple regression lines; Spearman‟s rank correlation; Measures of association of attributes; Multiple regression; Multiple and partial correlation (For three variables only). |
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Probability Theory |
Meaning of probability; Different definitions of probability; Conditional probability; Compound probability; Independent events; Bayes‟ theorem. |
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Random Variable and Probability Distributions |
Random variable; Probability functions; Expectation and Variance of a random variable; Higher moments of a random variable; Binomial, Poisson, Normal and Exponential distributions; Joint distribution of two random variables (discrete). |
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Sampling Theory |
Concept of population and sample; Parameter and statistic, Sampling and non-sampling errors; Probability and nonprobability sampling techniques(simple random sampling, stratified sampling, multistage sampling, multiphase sampling, cluster sampling, systematic sampling, purposive sampling, convenience sampling and quota sampling); Sampling distribution(statement only); Sample size decisions. |
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Statistical Inference |
Point estimation and interval estimation, Properties of a good estimator, Methods of estimation (Moments method, Maximum likelihood method, Least squares method), Testing of hypothesis, Basic concept of testing, Small sample and large sample tests, Tests based on Z, t, Chi-square and F statistic, Confidence intervals. |
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Analysis of Variance |
Analysis of one-way classified data and two-way classified data. |
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Time Series Analysis |
Components of time series, Determination of trend component by different methods, Measurement of seasonal variation by different methods. |
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Index Numbers |
Meaning of Index Numbers, Problems in the construction of index numbers, Types of index number, Different formulae, Base shifting and splicing of index numbers, Cost of living Index Numbers, Uses of Index Numbers. |
SSC CGL Tier 2 Syllabus – Paper 3 (General Studies – Finance and Economics)
As mentioned above, Paper 3 in Tier 2 of SSC CGL exam is for the candidates who are applying for the post of Assistant Audit Officer/ Assistant Accounts Officer. The following are the major topics for the SSC CGL Tier 2 syllabus for Paper III. Important topics are as follows –
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SSC CGL Syllabus Tier 2 – Paper 3 (General Studies – Finance and Economics) |
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Part A: Finance and Accounts-(80 marks) |
Financial Accounting |
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Basic concepts of accounting |
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Part B: Economics and Governance-(120 marks) |
Comptroller & Auditor General of India- Constitutional provisions, Role and responsibility |
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Finance Commission-Role and functions |
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Basic Concept of Economics and introduction to Micro Economics |
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Theory of Demand and Supply |
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Theory of Production and cost |
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Forms of Market and price determination in different markets |
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Indian Economy |
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Economic Reforms in India |
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Money and Banking |
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Role of Information Technology in Governance |
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SSC CGL Preparation Books
For SSC CGL preparation, it is important for candidates to pick the right books for study. Given below are some of the important subject-wise SSC CGL books that candidates refer to for study:
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General Intelligence & Reasoning |
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Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning by RS Aggarwal |
Analytical Reasoning by MK Pandey |
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General Awareness |
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Manorama Yearbook and NewsPaper |
General Knowledge by Lucent Publication |
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Quantitative Aptitude |
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Elementary & Advanced Mathematics by Kiran Prakashan |
Advance Maths by Rakesh Yadav |
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English Comprehension |
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English for General Competitions: from Plinth to Paramount (Volume – 1) by Neetu Singh/KD Publications |
Objective General English by SP Bakshi/Arihant
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Preparation
SSC CGL Tier-I is the first stage and the filtering stage of the exam. Most of the candidates are filtered out at this stage. The candidates scoring even one mark less than the SSC CGL cut off marks will not be selected for the next tier of the exam. This is the most important stage of the SSC CGL exam and hence the candidates should give maximum time for its preparation. The candidates should note that the perparation will also be guided by the syllabus, exam pattern and the best recommended books.
Moreover, the preparation done for this tier will also help in Tier II and III.
SSC CGL General Intelligence & Reasoning Preparation
This section includes questions on both verbal and non-verbal reasoning. The verbal reasoning section covers more questions compared to the non-verbal reasoning section. Some of the important SSC CGL topics that candidates can prepare for this section include Similarities and Differences, Number Series, Spatial Orientation, Analogies, Arithmetic Non-Verbal Series, Space Visualisation, Decision-Making, Syllogistic Reasoning, Problem-Solving, Judgment, Visual Memory, Coding and Decoding, Statement Conclusion, etc.
SSC CGL Quantitative Aptitude Preparation
Questions asked in the Quantitative Aptitude section test candidates’ ability to use numbers and calculations appropriately. The important SSC CGL topics in this section are Whole Numbers, Ratio & Proportions, Discount, Decimals & Fractions, Averages, Percentage, Square Roots, Interest, Profit and Loss, Time & Distance, Time & Work, geometrical problems, etc. Some of the important tips for preparation of this section include working on the basics, learning short-cut methods for increasing calculation speed and managing time properly.
SSC CGL English Preparation
This section aims to test the basic English comprehension and writing skills of candidates. For the preparation for this section, candidates are advised to gain good control over English grammar rules and vocabulary. Candidates are also advised to improve their comprehension skills by reading feature stories and opinion pieces in magazines, editorials, etc.
How to Prepare for SSC CGL Tier-II?
Check out the paper-wise SSC CGL preparation tips for tier-II below:
- For the preparation of Paper-I (Quantitative Abilities) and paper II (English Language and Comprehension) of the SSC CGL Tier-II Exam, candidates can follow the same tips mentioned for the Quantitative Aptitude and English Comprehension sections of tier-I. However, candidates must note that although the topics for tier-I (Quantitative Aptitude and English Comprehension sections) and tier-II (paper-I and -II) are similar, the difficulty level of the questions asked in the tier-II exam increases.
- Statistics - The Statistics paper of SSC CGL Tier-II exam includes questions on topics such as Collection, Classification and Presentation of Statistical Data; Measures of Central Tendency; Measures of Dispersion Moments, Skewness and Kurtosis; Correlation and Regression; Probability Theory; Random Variable and Probability Distributions; Sampling Theory; Statistical Inference; Analysis of Variance; Time Series Analysis and Index Numbers.
- Finance & Accounts - This paper is usually of 80 marks and includes questions on fundamental principles and concepts of accounting. Some of the important topics which candidates can prepare for this section include Rectification of Errors, Profit & Loss Appropriation Accounts, Non-profit Organisations Accounts, Valuation of Inventories, Income & Expenditure Accounts, Trading, Depreciation Accounting, Receipts and Payments and Bills of Exchange, Self-Balancing Ledgers, etc.
- Economics & Governance - This paper is usually of 120 marks and includes questions on topics such as Constitutional Provisions of Comptroller & Auditor General of India; Role and Functions of Finance Commission; Introduction to Micro Economics; Theory of Demand and Supply; Theory of Production and Cost; Forms of Market and Price Determination; Indian Economy; Economic Reforms in India; Money and Banking; Role of Information Technology in Governance; etc.
Cut off Marks
SSC CGL Cutoff 2023 (final)
The candidates can see here the SSC CGL 2023 Cutoff final applicable to all the candidates:
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Category |
Cut-off Marks |
Candidates available |
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SC |
252.0 |
7111 |
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ST |
241.0 |
3180 |
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OBC |
271.0 |
12591 |
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EWS |
265.0 |
7244 |
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UR |
287.0 |
6384* |
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ESM |
223.0 |
1145 |
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OH |
234.0 |
504 |
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HH |
172.0 |
478 |
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VH |
228.0 |
328 |
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Pwd-Other |
143.0 |
308 |
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39273 |
SSC CGL Vacancy 2024
The Staff Selection Commission is expected to release a good number of vacancies in the official notification. The vacancies will impact the cutoff at every stage of the SSC CGL 2024 selection process.
The Staff Selection Commission increased the SSC CGL 2023 vacancies from 7,500 to 8,415. The Commission released the SSC CGL 2023 Final Vacancies list on November 17, 2023, mentioning the post-wise and category-wise vacancies in the final iteration. Earlier the Commission notified the 7,500 vacancies in the SSC CGL notification 2023. The candidates should note that the SSC CGL 2023 vacancy list will be released soon under the candidates' corner.
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SSC CGL Vacancies |
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2024 |
To Be Announced |
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2023 |
8,415 |
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2022 |
36,012 |
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2021 |
7,686 |
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2020 |
7,035 |
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2019 |
8,428 |
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2018 |
12,929 |
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. 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 websites links given here:
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SSC Regions |
State Covered |
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Southern Region |
Andhra Pradesh, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu |
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Northern Region |
Delhi, Rajasthan, and Uttarakhand |
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Eastern Region |
Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Jharkhand, Odisha, Sikkim and West Bengal |
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Western Region |
Maharashtra, Goa and Gujarat |
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Madhya Pradesh Region |
Madhya Pradesh and Chhatisgarh |
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North Western Region |
Jammu & Kashmir, Haryana, Punjab and Himachal Pradesh |
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Central Region |
Uttar Pradesh and Bihar |
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Karnataka Kerala Region |
Karnataka, Kerala |
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North Eastern Region |
Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Manipur, Tripura, Mizoram, and Nagaland |
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