SSC CGL 2024

Latest Updates: 

1. The SSC CGL Notification 2024 is to be released on 11 June 2024.
2. 10 July 2024 is the last date of application for SSC CGL 2024.
3. The SSC CGL 2024 tier 1 exam will be conducted in August-September 2024.

All the important information concerning the SSC CGL exam is listed in this article, in detail. Read till the end to learn about the SSC CGL exam date, job vacancies, eligibility criteria, application process, exam syllabus, salary, and more.

About SSC CGL

The full form of SSC CGL is Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level and as the name suggests, only graduate degree holders are eligible to appear for this examination. It is a national-level examination, conducted by the SSC every year to recruit candidates for Group B and Group C posts in various ministries and departments under the Government of India. This exam is conducted in four stages or tiers, out of which, two tiers are conducted online.

SSC, the conducting authority, was established in 1975. Approximately, 30 lakh candidates register for this exam every year, and an estimated 15 lakhs appear for the same. 

Also Read: List of Competitive Exams in India, Civil Services Examination (UPSC)

SSC CGL 2024 Highlights

Some of the important highlights of the SSC CGL 2024 exam are mentioned in the table below:

SSC CGL 2024 Important Dates 

Below is a list of all the important dates regarding the SSC CGL Exam 2024;

SSC CGL Notification 2024

The SSC CGL Notification refers to the first official piece of information regarding the SSC CGL examination. The notification will be released on 11 June 2024, by the Staff Selection Commission on its official website www.ssc.nic.in. The notification once released, will provide all the necessary information regarding the examination.

SSC CGL Vacancy 2024

Every year, we see a different number of vacancies for the Group B and Group C posts, released by the Staff Selection Commission in their official notification. The job vacancies for 2024 are yet to be released. In 2023, there were a total of 8415 job vacancies and in 2022, it was 37409 (highest in the last 7 years). 

SSC CGL 2024 Eligibility Criteria 

Candidates should fulfill some basic to apply for the SSC CGL 2024 examination. The SSC CGL eligibility varies from one post to the other. The detailed eligibility for SSC CGL is listed below:

1. Nationality: The candidate should be a citizen or a subject of India/Nepal/Bhutan.
2. Age Limit: The SSC CGL age limit is between 18 and 32 years.
3. Educational Qualification: The candidate must possess a bachelor’s degree from a recognized college or university, to be eligible to apply to this examination.

SSC CGL 2024 Application Process

1. Candidate should follow the steps mentioned below to apply online for the SSC CGL examination:
2. Visit the SSC official website ssc.nic.in.
3. If you are a new user, click on register now.
4. Now, the SSC CGL registration form will appear on the screen. Fill out the form with the necessary details.
5. Login to the registered account using your registration number and password.
6. Next, fill in the SSC CGL application form.
7. Upload signature(10-20 KB), photograph (20-50 KB), and other necessary documents.
8. Click on the Final Submit button.
9. Finally, an application fee of INR 100 should be paid.

SSC CGL Application Fee

1. Candidates applying to the SSC CGL examination should pay an application fee of INR 100, to complete the application.
2. The SSC CGL application fee can be paid online as well as offline.
3. Online payment mode includes UPI, Credit/Debit card payment, and Net banking.
4. Offline payment can be done via SBI challan. 
5. All female candidates, reserved category candidates (SC, ST, PWD), and Ex-Servicemen aren’t required to pay the application fee.

SSC CGL Job Posts

The Staff Selection Commission recruits candidates for various Group B and Group C jobs in various ministries and departments under the Government of India. The various SSC CGL Posts are listed below:

1. Assistant Enforcement Officer, Department of Revenue.
2. Accountant, Junior Accountant, Auditor
3. Assistant in Ministries, Attached and Subordinate office of Govt. of India.
4. Inspector of Income Tax.
5. Sub-Inspectors in CBI and Central Bureau of Narcotics.
6. Examiner in Customs.
7. Preventive Officers in Customs.
8. Compiler in Registrar General of India.
9. Junior Statistical Officer.
10. Portal Assistant.
11. Research Assistant.
12. Tax Assistant.

SSC CGL Salary Structure

The SSC CGL Salary has a lot of perks attached to it. The salary depends on the post or designation of the individual. The SSC CGL Salary package comprises the basic pay, grade pay, HRA, and DA. The pay scale of the various SSC CGL posts is mentioned below:

Below are the various posts that come under the 5 pay levels of SSC CGL jobs:

SSC CGL Selection Process 

1. The SSC CGL 2024 exam will take place in two tiers. SSC CGL Tier 1 exam will be conducted online.
2. Candidates who qualify in the Tier 1 examination will be eligible to appear for the SSC CGL Tier 2 exam. 
3. SSC CGL Tier 2 exam will consist of three papers: Paper 1, Paper 2, and Paper 3.
4. Paper 1 is compulsory for all the posts.
5. Paper 2 will be conducted for the selection of the Junior Statistical Officer in the Ministry of Statistics and Program Implementation.
6. Paper 3 will be conducted for applicants who have applied for the Assistant Audit Officer or Assistant Account Officer.

SSC CGL 2024 Exam Pattern

The SSC CGL 2024 Exam consists of two tiers- Tier 1 and Tier 2. Candidates who qualify in the Tier 1 exam are eligible for the Tier 2 exam. Both the exams will be conducted online. The SSC CGL exam pattern is listed in the below tables:

SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam Pattern

SSC CGL Tier 2 Exam Pattern

SSC CGL 2024 Exam Syllabus

SSC CGL Recommended Books

The table below contains some of the most recommended books that will be helpful for the candidate to prepare for the SSC CGL Exam 2024:

SSC CGL Preparation Tips

An organized preparation plan and execution yields fruitful results. Below is a list of SSC CGL preparation tips that will be very useful for CGL aspirants:

1. Candidates should start preparing at least 6 months before the examination. 
2. Spend ample time reading newspapers, journals, and magazines to gain knowledge on current affairs and also improve English language skills.
3. Identify the strengths and weaknesses and focus more on topics, that you feel are comparatively difficult for you.
4. Read each topic thoroughly and revise these for at least 4 to 5 times.
5. Solve previous year’s question papers. This will also improve your time management skills.
6. Invest in some useful books and study materials to prepare for the examination.