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What is the SSC CGL Exam?
The SSC CGL Exam (Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level) are administered by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) to choose the most qualified applicants for Group B and Group C positions.
The SSC CGL Exam is conducted annually to fill Grade B and C openings in Candidates can check full details for the SSC CGL Exam.
SSC CGL Syllabus
SSC CGL Syllabus: Tier I
The questions in Parts A, B, and D will be at a level appropriate for the required
qualification, which is graduation, and those in Part C will be at the level of the 10th standard.
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General Intelligence and Reasoning |
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Analogies |
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Similarities and differences |
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Space visualization |
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Spatial orientation |
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Problem-solving |
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Analysis |
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Judgment |
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Blood Relations |
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Decision making |
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Visual memory |
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Discrimination |
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Observation |
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Relationship concepts |
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Arithmetical reasoning |
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Figural classification |
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Arithmetic number series |
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Non-verbal series |
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Coding and decoding |
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Statement conclusion |
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Syllogistic reasoning |
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Venn Diagrams |
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General Awareness |
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Geography |
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Science & Technology |
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History |
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World and Indian economy |
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The Indian Constitution |
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Indian Polity & Governance, Space, and IT |
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Political Science |
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Indian Culture & Heritage, Technological |
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General Policy & Scientific Research |
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Quantitative Aptitude |
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whole numbers |
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decimals |
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fractions and relationships between numbers |
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Percentage |
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Ratio & Proportion |
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Square roots |
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Averages |
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Interest |
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Profit and Loss |
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Discount |
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Partnership Business |
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Mixture and Alligations |
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Time and distance |
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Time & Work |
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Graphs of Linear Equations |
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Triangle and its various kinds of centers |
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English Comprehension |
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Basic comprehension knowledge, |
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Writing ability |
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SSC CGL Syllabus: Tier 2
There will be Matriculation Level questions in Module I of Section I of Paper I
(Mathematical Abilities), 10+2 Level questions in Module I of Section II of
Paper I (English Language and Comprehension), and Graduation Level questions in Paper II and Paper III.
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Mathematical Abilities |
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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 & Probability |
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Reasoning and General Intelligence |
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Working with the Internet & emails |
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Symbolic operations |
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Trends |
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Figural Analogy |
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Space orientation |
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Semantic Clarification |
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Symbolic Classification |
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Venn Diagrams |
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Drawing inferences |
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Number Series |
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Problem Solving |
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Critical Thinking |
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Social Intelligence |
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Coding & De-coding |
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Numerical operations |
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English Language and Comprehension |
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One-word substitutions |
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Spellings |
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Grammar like idioms and articles |
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Nouns and pronouns |
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Verb, Adverb, Adjective |
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Question tagging |
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Spellings Correction Filling in the blanks |
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Synonyms, Homonyms, and Antonyms |
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Compound words |
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Synonyms-Antonyms |
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Active Passive |
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Sentence Rearrangement |
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Sentence Improvement |
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Cloze test |
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Conjunctions |
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General Awareness |
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Geography |
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Science & Technology |
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History |
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World and Indian economy |
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The Indian Constitution |
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Indian Polity & Governance, Space, and IT |
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Political Science |
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Indian Culture & Heritage, Technological |
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General Policy & Scientific Research |
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Computer Proficiency |
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Computer Basics |
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Software |
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Basic Concept of Economics and Introduction to |
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Basics of networking and cyber security |
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Statistics |
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Collection, Classification and Presentation of |
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Measures of Central Tendency |
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Measures of Dispersion |
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Moments, Skewness and Kurtosis |
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Correlation and Regression |
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Probability Theory |
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Random Variable and Probability Distributions |
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Sampling Theory |
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Statistical Inference |
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Analysis of Variance |
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Time Series Analysis |
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Index Numbers |
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General Studies-Finance and Economics |
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Financial Accounting |
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Basic concepts of accounting |
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Comptroller & Auditor General of India |
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Finance Commission |
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Theory of Production and Cost |
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Theory of Demand and Supply |
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Problem-Solving |
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Forms of Market and price determination in |
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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 |
For Data Entry
Skill Test (DEST), on a computer candidates must type 2000 words in 15 minutes in English. The purpose of this test is to evaluate a candidate’s typing abilities. Candidates are required to type an English article on a computer.
The DEST Exam, which is administered for the SSC CGL 2024 exam, is used to evaluate applicants for the position of Tax Assistant (Central Excise and Income Tax).
SSC CGL Exam Pattern
SSC CGL Exam Pattern: Tier I
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Serial No. |
Name of the Section |
No. of Questions |
Total Marks Allotted |
Duration |
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1 |
General Intelligence and Reasoning |
25 |
50 |
60 minutes |
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2 |
General Awareness |
25 |
50 |
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3 |
Quantitative Aptitude |
25 |
50 |
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4 |
English Comprehension |
25 |
50 |
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Important Notes-
v Tier I consists of Objective Type and Multiple Choice questions.
Except for the English Comprehension paper, the questions will be presented in both Hindi and English for all papers.
v The test will be conducted online mode.
v Negative checking for Tier 1 is 0.50.
v 60 min or 1 hour is the exam duration for the Tier 1 SSC CGL Exam.
v The disabled applicants will get an extra time of 20 minutes.
SSC CGL Exam Pattern: Tier 2
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Paper |
Session |
No. of Questions |
Marks |
Time |
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Paper-I |
Section 1: |
60 (30 + 30) |
180 (3 per question) |
02 Hours and 15 minutes for the online exam + |
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Module-I: Mathematical Abilities |
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15 minutes for Module II of Section 3 |
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Module-II: Reasoning and General Intelligence |
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Section 2: |
70 (45 + 25) |
210 (3 per question) |
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Important Notes-
v Papers I, II, and III will be administered in distinct shifts or days
during Tier II.
v Qualifying Paper-I is necessary for all applicants.
v Paper II will only be available to applicants who apply for and are
shortlisted for the position of Junior Statistical Officer (JSO).
v Only applicants selected in Tier-I, i.e., for Assistant Audit
Officer/Assistant Accounts Officer positions, will be allowed to give
Paper-III.
v The Computer Knowledge Test & DEST will be mandatory but are
qualifying in nature.
SSC CGL Salary Structure
The SSC CGL Salary 2024 after the 7th pay commission ranges from Rs. 25,500 to Rs. 1,511,000 (with bonuses), based on the designation and job profile.
The postings also affect how much the SSC CGL personnel are paid.
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Post Name |
Pay Level |
Salary |
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Assistant Audit Officer |
Level 8 |
INR 35400 – INR 112400 |
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Assistant Accounts Officer |
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Assistant Section Officer |
Level 7 |
INR 44900 – INR 142400 |
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Inspector of Income TaxInspector (CGST & |
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Central Excise) |
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Inspector (Preventive Officer) |
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Inspector (Examiner) |
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Assistant Enforcement Officer |
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Sub-Inspectors |
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Inspector of posts |
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Assistant |
Level 6 |
INR 35400 – INR 112400 |
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Assistant Superintendent |
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Junior Statistical Officer |
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Statistical Investigator Gr. II |
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Divisional Accountant |
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Sub-Inspector |
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Auditor |
Level 5 |
INR 29200 – INR 92300 |
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Accountant Junior |
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Accountant |
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Upper Division Clerk |
Level 4 |
INR 25500 – INR 81100 |
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Sub-Inspector |
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Tax Assistant |
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SSC CGL Eligibility Criteria
SSC CGL 2024 eligibility requirements-
Applicants must meet to have their names appear on the final selection list, including educational requirements, age restrictions, physical standards, etc.
Age Limit:
The age limit defined for SSC CGL 2023 is 18 – 32 years.
The age limit and relaxation criteria are based on vacancy as well.
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No. |
Category |
Age(relaxation permissible beyond the upper age limit) |
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ST/SC |
5 years |
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2 |
OBC |
3 years |
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PwD (Unreserved) |
10 years |
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PwD (OBC) |
13 years |
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PwD (ST/SC) |
15 years |
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6 |
Ex-Servicemen(ESM) |
3 years after deduction of the military service rendered from the |
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7 |
Defence Personnel disabled in operation during hostilities with any |
3 years |
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8 |
Defence Personnel disabled in operation during hostilities with any |
8 years |
Educational Qualification
Check out the SSC CGL Post Wise Education Criteria that aspirants should consider.
Collaborator Audit Officer
Assistant Accounts Officer
- Bachelor’s Degree in any subject from a recognized University.
- Desirable Qualification: CA/CS/MBA/Cost & Management Accountant/ Masters in Commerce/Masters in Business Studies.
Junior Statistical
- Bachelor’s Degree in any subject from a recognized University.
- Institute with at least 60% Marks in Mathematics at the 12th standard level.
- Bachelor’s Degree in any subject with Statistics as one of the subjects at degree level.
Statistical Investigator Grade-II Post
- Bachelor’s Degree from any recognized University with a minimum of 60% in Mathematics in Class 12th.
- Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline with Statistics as one of the subjects in
graduation.
NHRC Research Assistant
- Bachelor’s Degree in any subject from a recognized University.
- A minimum of one year of research experience in a recognised research
institution or university. - Law or human rights degree from a recognised university.
Other Posts
- Bachelor’s Degree in any subject from a recognized University or equivalent.
Nationality/Citizenship
Aspirants must adhere to the following nationality criteria. They must be
- a citizen of India, or
- a subject of Bhutan/Nepal, or
Physical Standards
Applicants for the positions of Inspector (Examiner/ Central Excise/ Preventive Officer) & Sub-Inspector in CBN must meet the following important physical
standards:
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Physical |
Male |
Female |
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Height |
165 cm (SI in |
150 cm (5 cm |
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Vision |
Distant Vision: |
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Chest |
76 cm with |
NA |
***Relaxation will be provided in the case of members of ST, Assamese, Gorkhas, and Garwalis.
Applicants for the positions of Sub-Inspector (SI) in the Central Bureau of Investigation and Sub-Inspector in the National Investigation Agency must meet the following important physical standards:
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Physical |
Male |
Female |
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Height |
165 cm (SI in |
150 cm (5 cm |
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Vision |
Distant Vision: |
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Chest |
76 cm with |
NA |
***Relaxation will be provided in case of Tribals & Hills-men.
SSC CGL Application
The SSC’s official website has a link to apply online for the SSC CGL 2024.
Application fees
The fee may be paid electronically using BHIM UPI, Net Banking, or with a credit or debit card from Visa, Mastercard, RuPay, Maestro, or in cash at SBI branches by generating an SBI Challan.
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Category |
Fees |
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General/OBC |
INR 100 |
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SC/ST/PH/Female candidates |
Nil |
However, candidates who desire to pay in cash using the SBI challan may do so at any SBI branch during regular business hours.
How to apply for SSC CGL 2024?
Follow these steps to apply for SSC CGL on the web:
- Sign in to the SSC CGL Official website.
- Get yourself registered by using your email ID and phone number. Aspirants will get the registration number via mail and text message.
- After clicking on the Apply option, you will get the application structure. Fill it out on the web.
- Aspirants must check the size of the photo and thumb impression details to complete the application.
- Pay the application fee online or through a Bank Challan, which will be created after you have filled in the necessary SSC CGL 2024 Exam application.
- After enlistment, click on Apply to get the application submitted.
- After double-checking the details, click on the Submit button. Check the details thoroughly as the alteration process is not allowed for most of the entries.
- Download the filled-in application structure.
- Take the printout for future reference.
Document Verification
The submitted documents are needed during the application’s last check.
The applicants should have a printed version of the online submitted records.
The competitors should have their Matriculation Certificate, Graduation Certificate, Caste certificate (if filled), and other significant documents.
SSC CGL Admit Card
Applicants who have registered for the SSC CGL Exam 2024 within the allotted period will receive a digital admission card, hall ticket, or call letter that can be downloaded from the SSC website.
Steps to download the SSC CGL Admit Card 2024:
- Visit the SSC’s official website.
- Select the “Admit Card” tab on the header’s homepage.
- Go to the official website and click the SSC CGL region-specific admit card link.
- Select “Download e-Admit Card of COMBINED GRADUATE LEVEL EXAM – 2024: Tier 1/2” under “Latest News.”
- Fill in the necessary fields in the new window with the SSC CGL admit card 2024 login information. The login information includes the candidate’s name, date of birth, roll number, registration ID, and captcha.
- On the screen, the SSC CGL 2024 admission card will be shown.
- Download the admit card and keep it safe.
Admit Card Details
v Check the following details in your SSC CGL Admit Card and see
that they match your entries during the application process. Check the details that need to be checked on your SSC CGL Admit Card:
v Candidate’s Name
v Enrolment Number
v Roll Number
v Date of Birth
v Father’s Name
v Test Centre
v Full Address of Exam Centre
v Exam Centre Code
v Photo of candidate
v Signature of candidate
v Significant Instructions
v Importance of carrying SSC CGL Tier-1 Admit Card to the exam
hall.
Candidates should carry any photo-attached identity proof with a printed copy of their Admit card – Aadhar Card, PAN card, Voter ID Card, Driving License, Passport, or other ID Proof given by the Government.
The entrance to the examination will be denied if the candidate doesn’t carry the necessary documents to the test centre.
SSC CGL Result and Cutoffs
The Staff Selection Commission’s Combined Graduate Level Exam 2024 results will be made public after the Tier exam is conducted. To check your exam performance, visit the official website using your Registration ID and Password.
SSC CGL Results 2024
SSC CGL 2024 Tier 1 Exam will be conducted in Sept-Oct 2024, and candidates will be provided the necessary details of result dates soon so that they can check the same direction.
SSC CGL Tier 2
Result 2024 will be out after the exams. Only the overall performance of
candidates in the Tier-II Examination will be used to create the merit list.
Applicants can check the SSC CGL exam result 2024 and download the scorecard for Tier I/Tier II by following the steps below:
1. Visit the official site.
2. Enter your username and password in the space given on the Home page.
3. Enter the captcha given on the screen.
4. Click on the Login button.
5. Click on the Result/Marks tab to be directed to SSC result 2024.
6. Select the test from the dropdown.
7. Tap on Submit.
8. Check and download the SSC results.
SSC CGL Cutoff-
The SSC CGL cut-off is the minimum mark applicants need to get to qualify for each test phase.
The cutoff is released after the completion of each stage/level.
The cutoff scores are evaluated based on the number of applicants who showed up for the test, the number of released opportunities, the difficulty level of the paper, and the previous year’s cutoff scores are below.
SSC CGL Tier 2 Cut-Off 2021-22
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Category |
Assistant Audit Officer (AAO) |
Junior Statistical Officer (Grade-II) |
Statistical Investigator Grade-II |
Remaining Posts |
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UR |
589.31769 |
546.64385 |
416.83701 |
478.55241 |
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OBC |
542.10197 |
546.64385 |
271.2166 |
440.22205 |
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SC |
500.97592 |
486.49474 |
218.17126 |
384.72348 |
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ST |
491.58849 |
477.4001 |
203.51718 |
345.1244 |
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EWS |
532.79619 |
364.49931 |
351.99348 |
423.11311 |
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OH |
460.21014 |
— |
241.8803 |
341.27368 |
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HH |
384.80476 |
— |
181.81987 |
203.73501 |
SSC CGL Tier 1 Cutoff 2021-2022
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Category |
Finance |
Statistics |
Statistics |
All |
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SC |
136.76 |
139.09 |
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75.77 |
94.58 |
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ST |
131.61 |
125.58 |
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62.81 |
81.52 |
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OBC |
153.36 |
162.48 |
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95.11 |
117.87 |
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EWS |
156.8 |
162.48 |
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104.63 |
109.64 |
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UR |
159.07 |
162.48 |
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114.84 |
130.18 |
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ESM |
NA |
NA |
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NA |
42.54 |
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OH |
124.29 |
NA |
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47.42 |
77.22 |
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HH |
101.81 |
NA |
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40 |
40 |
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VH |
NA |
NA |
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40 |
64.77 |
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Others-PWD |
65.27 |
NA |
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40 |
40 |
SSC CGL Preparation Tips
SSC CGL के लिए सर्वोत्तम तैयारी रणनीति नए परीक्षा प्रारूप के आधार पर बदलती रहती है। प्रभावी तैयारी के लिए अपनी अध्ययन योजना और पद्धति को समझना आवश्यक है। अपनी अध्ययन प्रक्रिया को आगे बढ़ाने के लिए नीचे दी गई SSC CGL परीक्षा तैयारी सलाह पर एक संक्षिप्त नज़र डालें।
a) नवीनतम परीक्षा दिशानिर्देशों और पाठ्यक्रम की समीक्षा करके अपनी तैयारी शुरू करना महत्वपूर्ण है।
b) प्रत्येक महत्वपूर्ण विषय पर बारीकी से ध्यान देकर एसएससी सीजीएल परीक्षा के लिए एक कुशल अध्ययन रणनीति बनाएं।
c) समय बचाने के लिए सोच और गणित के मुद्दों के त्वरित शॉर्टकट सीखें।
d) अभ्यास परीक्षाएँ पूरी करें, फिर अपने प्रदर्शन का मूल्यांकन करें। यह समय प्रबंधन, त्रुटि में कमी, स्व-मूल्यांकन और अन्य क्षेत्रों में सहायता करेगा।
e) एसएससी सीजीएल 2024 परीक्षा में पूछे जाने वाली समस्याओं को समझने के लिए पिछले वर्ष के प्रश्न पत्रों को हल करें।
f) तैयारी के दौरान मॉक टेस्ट बहुत मददगार होते हैं। वे तैयारी की प्रगति की जांच करने का सबसे अच्छा तरीका हैं। यह ठोस और कमजोर बिंदुओं की पहचान करने में मदद करता है।
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