SSC CGL 2024: Exam Dates, Results, Cutoff, Syllabus & Salary

Overview

The SSC CGL Exam (Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Examination) is organized by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) to choose the best candidates for Group B and Group C jobs in different government ministries and departments. This exam takes place every year to fill Grade B and C positions in the government sector.

Details

• Organization: Staff Selection Commission
• Post Name: Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level
• Vacancy: 17,727
• Exam Date: 9th September 2024 to 26th September 2024
• Application Mode: Online
• Exam Mode: Online – Computer Based Examination
• Recruitment Process: Online – Computer-Based Examination
• Education Qualification: Must have a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized Institute or equivalent
• Age Limit: 18 – 32 years
• Salary: INR 25,500 – INR 1,51,100
• Official website: www.ssc.nic.in

Important Events of SSC CGL 2024 Exam

Important Events	Date
SSC CGL Notification 2024	24th June 2024
Registration Start	24th June 2024
Registration Ends	27th July 2024
Last day to pay online fees	25th July 2024 (11 pm)
Correction Window Start	10th August 2024
Correction Window Ends	11th August 2024
SSC CGL Admit Card Release	24th August 2024
SSC CGL Exam Date	9th September 2024 to 26th September 2024
SSC CGL Result	Nov-24
SSC CGL Score Card	To Be Notified

SSC CGL Vacancy 2024

Post	Total	UR	OBC	SC	ST	EWS
Assistant Audit Officer (C&AG)	1,260	498	340	198	99	125
Assistant Accounts Officer (C&AG)	202	84	54	20	-	-
Auditor (CGDA)	1,799	732	485	269	134	179
Tax Assistant (CBIC)	1,620	650	438	257	126	149
Postal Assistant/Sorting Assistant	4,098	1,692	1,010	608	409	379

SSC CGL Eligibility Criteria 2024

• Age Limit: 18 – 32 years with relaxation for various categories.
• Educational Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in any subject from a recognized University or equivalent.
• Nationality / Citizenship: Must be a citizen of India or meet specific criteria for other nationalities.
• Physical Standards: Specific physical standards for certain posts like Inspector and Sub-Inspector.

SSC CGL Application Process 2024

• Category Fees:
• General/OBC: INR 100
• SC/ST/PH/Female candidates: Nil
• How to Apply:
• Visit the SSC CGL Official website.
• Register using your email ID and phone number.
• Fill out the application form online.
• Pay the application fee.
• Submit the application and download for future reference.

SSC CGL Exam Pattern 2024

The exam pattern for SSC CGL is divided into Tier 1 and Tier 2:

Tier 1 Exam Pattern

Section	No. of Questions	Total Marks	Duration
General Intelligence and Reasoning	25	50	60 minutes
General Awareness	25	50	60 minutes
Quantitative Aptitude	25	50	60 minutes
English Comprehension	25	50	60 minutes

Negative Marking: 0.50 for each wrong answer. Extra Time: 20 minutes for candidates with disabilities.

Tier 2 Exam Pattern

Sections	Module	Subject	No. of Questions	Marks	Weightage
Section I	Module-I	Mathematical Abilities	30	180	23%
Section I	Module-II	Reasoning and General Intelligence	30	180	23%
Section II	Module-I	English Language and Comprehension	45	210	35%
Section II	Module-II	General Awareness	25	50	19%
Section III	Module-I	Computer Knowledge Test	20	60	Qualifying
Section III	Module-II	Data Entry Speed Test	1	Qualifying	-

SSC CGL Quantitative Aptitude Syllabus 2024

The Quantitative Aptitude Questions focus on analyzing the candidate's ability to appropriately use numbers and number sense. The topics include:

Topics
Computation of whole numbers
Decimals
Fractions
Relationships between numbers
Profit and Loss
Discount
Partnership Business
Mixture and Alligation
Time and distance
Time & Work
Percentage
Ratio & Proportion
Square roots
Averages
Interest
Basic algebraic identities of School Algebra & Elementary surds
Graphs of Linear Equations
Triangles and its various kinds of centres
Congruence and similarity of triangles
Circle and its chords, tangents, angles subtended by chords of a circle
Quadrilaterals
Regular Polygons
Right Prism
Right Circular Cone
Right Circular Cylinder
Sphere
Heights and Distances
Histogram, Frequency polygon, Bar diagram & Pie chart
Hemispheres
Rectangular Parallelepiped
Regular Right Pyramid with triangular or square base
Trigonometric ratio
Degree and Radian Measures
Standard Identities
Complementary angles

SSC CGL General Intelligence and Reasoning Syllabus 2024

This section consists of both verbal and non-verbal types of topics:

Topics
Analogies
Similarities and differences
Space visualization
Spatial orientation
Problem-solving
Analysis
Judgment
Blood Relations
Decision making
Visual memory
Discrimination
Observation
Relationship concepts
Arithmetical reasoning
Figural classification
Arithmetic number series
Non-verbal series
Coding and decoding
Statement conclusion
Syllogistic reasoning

SSC CGL English Language Syllabus 2024

The English section will test candidates' understanding of the language:

Topics
Idioms and Phrases
One word Substitution
Sentence Correction
Error Spotting
Fill in the Blanks
Spellings Correction
Reading Comprehension
Synonyms-Antonyms
Active Passive
Sentence Rearrangement
Sentence Improvement
Cloze test

SSC CGL General Awareness Syllabus 2024

This section tests candidates' awareness about General Knowledge and General Science:

Topics
India and its neighbouring countries
Science
Current Affairs
Books and Authors
Sports
Important Schemes
Important Days
Portfolio
People in News
Static GK

SSC CGL Tier 2 Exam Pattern

The Mains Exam will be conducted online and is an objective multiple-choice exam:

Sections	Module	Subject	No. of Questions	Marks	Weightage
Section I	Module-I	Mathematical Abilities	30	180	23%
Section I	Module-II	Reasoning and General Intelligence	30	180	23%
Section II	Module-I	English Language and Comprehension	45	210	35%
Section II	Module-II	General Awareness	25	50	19%
Section III	Module-I	Computer Knowledge Test	20	60	Qualifying
Section III	Module-II	Data Entry Speed Test	1	Qualifying	-

SSC CGL Tier 2 Syllabus - Paper 2 (Statistics)

This section focuses on statistical concepts:

Topics
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
Index Numbers

SSC CGL Tier 2 Syllabus - Paper 3 (General Studies-Finance and Economics)

This section is divided into Finance & Accounts and Economics & Governance:

Part	Topics
Part A: Finance and Accounts	Nature and scope, Limitations of Financial Accounting, Basic concepts, Single and double entry, Books of Original Entry, Bank Reconciliation, Journal, ledgers, Trial Balance, Rectification of Errors, etc.
Part B: Economics and Governance	Comptroller & Auditor General of India, Finance Commission, Basic Concept of Economics, Theory of Demand and Supply, Indian Economy, Economic Reforms in India, Money and Banking, etc.

Important Points

• Tier-I exam is compulsory for all posts mentioned in the SSC CGL 2024 Notification.
• Candidates will have to prepare for both Tier 1 and Tier 2 exams simultaneously.
• Penalty for wrong answers: 0.5 marks in Tier-I, 1 mark in Tier-II.

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