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SSC CGL 2024 Notification Out, Application Form for 17727 Vacancies

Great news for all graduates looking for stable government jobs in the Ministries and Departments of the Government of India! The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has announced a large number of vacancies, approximately 17727, for Group ‘B’ and Group ‘C’ posts. The number of vacancies has doubled from last year, making it a fantastic opportunity. Don’t hesitate, to apply online for the SSC CGL 2024 exam today!

The SSC CGL Exam is a national-level recruitment exam conducted annually by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC). Its purpose is to recruit eligible graduates for various Group B and Group C posts, such as Assistant Section Officer, Assistant Enforcement Officer, Sub Inspector, Inspector, Executive Officer, Research Assistant, Divisional Accountant, Junior Intelligence Officer, Junior Statistical Officer, Auditor, Accountant, Postal Assistant, Senior Secretariat Assistant, and Tax Assistant. The online application window for SSC CGL Recruitment 2024 is open till 24th July 2024.

SSC CGL 2024 Notification Out

The official SSC CGL 2024 notification pdf was released on 24th June 2024 at www.ssc.gov.in announcing 17727 vacancies for Group B and C posts. This year, no vacancy for Assistant Audit Officer and Assistant Account Officer is notified in the notification. The detailed advertisement contains all the necessary information related to the recruitment process, eligibility criteria, age limit, selection process, updated exam pattern, and more. The SSC CGL Notification pdf link is also updated in the article below.

SSC CGL 2024 Exam Summary

The commission has released the SSC CGL Notification 2024 online in pdf format which includes all the necessary information regarding the exam to be conducted for Group ‘B’ and Group ‘C’ posts. To be precise, the following details give a glimpse into the SSC CGL Exam 2024.

SSC CGL 2024 Summary
Organisation Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
Exam Name Combined Graduate Level (CGL)
Posts Group B and C posts
Vacancies 17727
Category Govt. Job
Level National Level
Mode of Application Online
Registration Dates 24th June to 24th July 2024
Eligibility Graduates falling between ages of 18 to 32 years
Selection Process Tier 1 and Tier 2
Job Location Across India
Official website www.ssc.gov.in
Official Notification Download PDF

Below are some changes that have been noted in the official notification for SSC CGL 2024 Exam.

  1. No post for Assistant Audit Officer and Assistant Accounts Officer is announced this year, therefore, there will be no Paper-III of the Tier-II Exam.
  2. No pre-existing photograph is required, the candidate has to stand/sit before the camera when prompted by the application module.

SSC CGL 2024- Important Dates

Along with the notification, the complete schedule for the online registration process and tier 1 exam month are also notified. The candidates holding the required eligibility criteria and falling in the age group to apply for the SSC CGL 2024 Exam, have to submit their applications online from 24th June to 24th July 2024.

Events Dates
Notification Release on 24th June 2024
Registration Dates 24th June 2024
Last Date to Apply 24th July 2024 (11 pm)
Last Date to Pay Application Fee 25th July 2024 (11 pm)
Window for Correction 10th & 11th August 2024
Tier 1 Exam Dates September-October 2024

SSC CGL Vacancy 2024

For the coming year, 17727 vacancies have been released along with the SSC CGL Notification on 24th June 2024. The SSC CGL Vacancy 2024 have been announced for Assistant Section Officer, Assistant Enforcement Officer, Sub Inspector, Inspector, Executive Officer, Research Assistant, Divisional Accountant, Junior Intelligence Officer, Junior Statistical Officer, Auditor, Accountant, Postal Assistant, Senior Secretariat Assistant, and Tax Assistant posts. The post-wise vacancy details will be notified shortly at www.ssc.gov.in.

Last year, 8415 vacancies were released for Group B and C posts and previous to that 37,409 vacancies were released which was the maximum of the last 7 years. Candidates can check the year-wise vacancy comparison from 2017 to 2024.

Year-wise Vacancy Comparison
Years Vacancy
2024 17727 (tentative)
2023 8415
2022 37,409
2021 7621
2020 7035
2019-20  8428
2018-19 11271
2017 9276

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SSC CGL 2024 Eligibility Criteria

Not everyone can appear in the SSC CGL Exam, as the commission has set parameters for minimum eligibility criteria including education qualifications, age limit, and nationality. As per this year’s notification, the SSC CGL Eligibility Criteria is as follows-

SSC CGL Education Qualification

  • For Junior Statistical Officer (JSO)- Bachelor’s Degree from any recognized University with a minimum 60% in Mathematics in Class 12th
    or in any discipline with Statistics as one of the subjects in graduation.
  • For Statistical Investigator Grade-II- Graduation Degree from any recognized University with Economics Statistics or Mathematics as a compulsory or Elective Subject.
  • For Research Assistant in National Human Rights Commission (NHRC)- Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University or Institute with a minimum of one year of research experience in any recognized university or recognized Research Institution.
  • For Remaining posts- Bachelor’s Degree in any subject from a recognized University.

Age Limit (as on 01/08/2024)

The candidates must fall in the age group of 18 to 32 years. Candidates can check the post-wise age limit by checking the table below.

Name of posts Age group
Auditor 18-27 years
Accountant
Accountant / Junior Accountant
Senior Secretariat Assistant / Upper Division clerks
Tax Assistant
Sub-Inspector
Inspector Posts 18-30 years
Assistant
Tax Assistant 20-27 years
Assistant Section officer 20-30 years
Assistant Section officer
Assistant Section officer
Assistant Section officer
Assistant
Sub Inspector
Inspector, (Central Excise) Not Exceeding 30 years
Inspector
Assistant
Inspector (Preventive officer)
Inspector (Examiner)
Assistant Section Officer
Assistant Section Officer
Assistant / Superintendent
Inspector of Income Tax
Divisional Accountant
Assistant Enforcement Officer Up to 30 years
Sub Inspector
Junior Statistical Officer Up to 32 years

Upper Age Relaxation

Below we have discussed the upper age relaxation provided to various categories in SSC CGL 2024 Exam.

Category Age Relaxation
OBC 3 years
SC/ST 5 years
Physically Handicapped (General) 10 years
Physically Handicapped (OBC) 13 years
Physically Handicapped (SC/ST) 15 years
Ex-Servicemen (General) 3 years
Ex-Servicemen (OBC) 6 years
Ex-Servicemen (SC/ST) 8 years
Central Govt. Civilian Employees (General-Group B) 5 years
Central Govt. Civilian Employees (OBC-Group B) 8 years
Central Govt. Civilian Employees (SC/ST-Group B) 10 years
Central Govt. Civilian Employees (General Group C) Up to 40 years of age
Central Govt. Civilian Employees (OBC-Group C) Up to 43 years of age
Central Govt. Civilian Employees (St/SC-Group C) Up to 45 years of age
Candidates domiciled in the State of Jammu & Kashmir (SC/ST) 5 years
Candidates domiciled in the State of Jammu & Kashmir (OBC) 8 years
Candidates domiciled in the State of Jammu & Kashmir (SC/ST) 10 years
Widows/Divorced Women/Women Judicially separated and who are not remarried-Group C/General Up to 35 years of age
Widows/Divorced Women/Women Judicially separated and who are not remarried-Group C/OBC Up to 38 years of age
Widows/Divorced Women/Women Judicially separated and who are not remarried-Group C/SC&ST Up to 40 years of age
Defence Personnel Disabled in hostilities-General 5 years
Defence Personnel Disabled in hostilities-OBC 8 years
Defence Personnel Disabled in hostilities-SC/ST 10 years

Nationality

A candidate must be a citizen/subject of either India/Nepal/Bhutan/a person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African Countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania (Formerly Tanganyika and Zanzibar), Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia and Vietnam to permanently settle in India.

SSC CGL 2024 Application Form

The online application process is also started after releasing the notification. All eligible candidates fill up their form by visiting the official website www.ssc.gov.in. Before going to apply online you need to check SSC CGL Apply Online 2024 process, which is discussed in another article and the related link is given below. The window for correction to the SSC CGL Application Form will be opened on 10th and 11th August 2024.

SSC CGL 2024 Application Fee

The candidates have to pay Rs. 100/- while submitting their application form online at www.ssc.gov.in. Women candidates and candidates belonging to SC, ST, PwBD, and ESM are eligible for reservation and are exempted from payment of application fees. The last date to pay the application fee is 25th July 2024 (11 pm). The application fee has to be paid online through BHIM UPI, Net Banking or by using Visa, Mastercard, Maestro, or RuPay Debit cards only.

SSC CGL Selection Process 2024

Two years ago, SSC revised the selection process, and now only two-tier exams will be conducted to shortlist candidates for various Group B and C posts under the SSC CGL Notification 2024. SSC CGL 2024 Examination will be conducted in four tiers as indicated below:

Stage 1 Tier-I: Computer-Based Examination (Qualifying in nature).

Stage 2 Tier-II: Paper I (Compulsory for all posts), Paper II for candidates who apply for the posts of Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) in the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation.

• All candidates who have applied successfully for the SSC CGL exam, will be assigned Roll numbers and Admit Cards for appearing in the Computer-Based Examination (Tier-I).

• Based on the marks scored in Tier-I, candidates will be shortlisted, category-wise, to appear in Tier-II Examination.

• Separate cut-offs will be released separately for Paper-II of Tier-II (i.e. for the post of Junior Statistical Officer (JSO), and for Paper-I of Tier-II (i.e. for all other posts).

• Tier-II Examinations will be conducted for all the candidates qualified in Tier-I.

• In Tier II, all the candidates will be required to appear in Paper-I and Paper-II. However, only specific candidates shortlisted for the posts of Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) will be required to appear in Paper-II.

• The final selection list will be prepared on the basis of marks scored by the candidates solely in Paper 2.

SSC CGL 2024 Exam Pattern

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has revised the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Exam pattern. The Examination will be conducted in 2 tiers as indicated below:

Tier Type Mode
Tier – I (Qualifying) Objective Multiple Choice Computer-Based (online)
Tier – II (Paper I, II) Paper I (Compulsory for all posts),
Paper II for candidates who apply for the posts of Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) in the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation
Computer-Based (online)

Before beginning the Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level preparation, it is important to make note of changes in the exam pattern and syllabus. The modifications to SSC CGL Exam Pattern for Tier 1 & 2 are given below:

Check Revised SSC CGL Tier 1 & Tier 2 Exam Pattern

SSC CGL Preparation Tips

The Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level (SSC CGL) examination is a highly competitive exam in India, attracting thousands of candidates each year. Preparing effectively for this exam requires a strategic approach.

  1. Familiarize yourself with the structure of the exam. SSC CGL is conducted in 2 tiers.
  2. Thoroughly understand the updated CGL syllabus for each tier.
  3. Utilize online platforms for study materials, mock tests, and current affairs updates. You can also practice Adda247 Mock Tests which are prepared by our expert faculty.
  4. Create a realistic and balanced timetable that covers all subjects. Allocate more time to subjects you find difficult.
  5. Focus on mastering basic concepts and practice regularly to improve speed and accuracy.

SSC CGL 2024 Syllabus

The major sections asked in the SSC CGL Preliminary Exam are General Awareness, Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude and English Language. The syllabus overview of the SSC CGL Tier-1 exam is given below.

General Intelligence and Reasoning General Awareness/ GK Quantitative Aptitude English Comprehension
Classification Static General Knowledge
(Indian History, Culture etc.)
Simplification Reading Comprehension
Analogy Science Interest Fill in the Blanks
Coding-Decoding Current Affairs Averages Spellings
Series Indian Geography Mensuration Cloze Test
Non-Verbal Current CM & Governors DI Synonyms & Antonyms
Word Formation Sports Percentage Idioms and Phrases
Matrix Books and Authors Ratio and Proportion One word Substitution
Important Schemes Problem on Ages Sentence Correction

Check SSC CGL Syllabus 2024 for Tier-1 & 2 Exams

SSC CGL Posts List

SSC CGL Exam is conducted to fill vacancies for various Group B and Group C posts in the Ministries and Departments of the Government of India and its Subordinate Offices. The list of SSC CGL Posts is as follows-

  1. Assistants in Ministries/Departments, Attached and Subordinate office of the Govt. of India
  2. Inspectors of Central Excise & Customs
  3. Inspectors of Income Tax
  4. Preventive Officers in Customs
  5. Examiner in Customs
  6. Sub-Inspectors in Central Bureau of Narcotics & CBI
  7. Assistant Enforcement Officer in the Directorate of Enforcement, Department of Revenue
  8. Divisional Accountant, Jr. Accountant, Auditor & UDCs in various offices of Govt. of India
  9. Accountant/ Junior Accountant
  10. Tax Assistant in CBDT and CBEC
  11. Compiler in Registrar General of India
  12. Research Assistant
  13. Postal Assistant/ Sorting Assistant

SSC CGL Posts Classification

Staff Selection Commission of India to recruit Group B and Group C posts in various government ministries, departments, and organizations through the SSC CGL Exam. The list of SSC CGL posts and their classification along with related Department/Ministry are tabulated below.

SSC CGL Posts List
SSC CGL Post Classification of Post Department/Ministry
Assistant Section Officer Group “B” Central Secretariat Service, Intelligence Bureau, Ministry of Railway, Ministry of External Affairs, AFHQ
Assistant Other Ministries/ Departments/ Organizations
Inspector (Central Excise) CBIC
Assistant Enforcement Officer Directorate of Enforcement, Department of Revenue
Sub Inspector Central Bureau of Investigation
Inspector Central Bureau of Narcotics
Junior Statistical Officer M/o Statistics & Programme Implementation
Statistical Investigator Grade-II Registrar General of India
Inspector of Income Tax Group “C” CBDT
Auditor Offices under C&AG, CGDA
Accountant/ Junior Accountant Other Ministry/ Departments
Senior Secretariat Assistant/ Upper Division Clerks Central Govt. Offices/ Ministries other than CSCS cadres
Tax Assistant CBDT/ CBIC

SSC CGL 2024 Salary Structure

SSC CGL provides a wonderful opportunity for candidates who are looking forward to Group B & Group C posts in the government sector. SSC offers attractive salaries and perks to the candidates to apply for SSC CGL posts. The salary differs post-wise and to know the complete details about Salary, click on the link below.

SSC CGL 2024 Admit Card

The officials will release SSC CGL Admit Cards separately for each stage i.e. Tier 1 and Tier 2. The tier 1 admit card will be released for the candidates who apply for the recruitment exam and tier 2 admit card will be released only for those who qualify in stage 1. The hall tickets will be released online at regional websites of all 9 SSC regions.

SSC CGL 2024 Result and Cut-Off Marks

Staff Selection Commission releases results for each stage on the official website www.ssc.gov.in. This year, there will be 2 tier selection process and Tier 1 will be qualifying in nature. SSC CGL Tier 1 Result will be released announcing the names & roll numbers of the candidates qualifying to appear for the Tier 2 Exam. The final result will be prepared based on marks scored by the candidates in the SSC CGL 2024 Tier 2 Exam only.

SSC CGL Previous Year Cut Off
Categories Finance/AAO JSO Statistical Investigator Gr.II All Other Posts
General 169.67168 168.53975 172.36025 150.04936
EWS 167.18331 166.06750 158.76802 143.44441
OBC 166.28763 165.86857 152.42184 145.93743
SC 154.29292 148.50911 126.68201
ST 148.98918 146.65109 127.32602 118.16655
OH 147.95269 132.72381 115.98466
HH 126.86400 80.99998 49.14875 77.72754
Others-PWD 109.82718 40.00000 57.45303
VH 114.60998 82.56201 121.59662
ESM  100.29326

Click Here to View SSC CGL Previous Year Cut-Off

SSC CGL 2024- FAQs

Q1. Who conducts SSC CGL Exam?

Staff Selection Commission is held responsible for conducting SSC CGL Exam.

Q2. What is the full form of SSC CGL?

SSC CGL stands for Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Examination.

Q3. What is the age limit to apply for SSC CGL Exam?

The candidates must fall in the age group of 18 to 32 years to be eligible to apply for SSC CGL Exams.

Q4. Will SSC CGL be conducted in 2024?

Yes, SSC CGL Notification will be released on 24th June 2024 and exam will be held in September/October 2024.

Q5. Is SSC CGL Tier 1 qualifying?

Yes, SSC CGL Tier 1 is qualifying in nature and the final selection will be done as per marks secured in Tier 2.

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