SSC CGL 2024: Exam, Syllabus, How to prepare, Latest updates

Latest update

The SSC CGL 2024 notification will be released on June 11, 2024. The Staff Selection Commission will activate the SSC CGL 2024 applications with the notification. The last date for SSC CGL 2024 applications will be July 10, 2024. The SSC CGL 2024 exam will be conducted in August/September. The SSC CGL 2024 admit card will be released four days before the exam of the candidate. The Commission will also release the SSC CGL 2024 answer key within a week of the exam end date.

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What is SSC CGL full form?

SSC CGL full form is  Combined Graduate Level(CGL). Please note that SSC full form is Staff Selection Committee, it’s a Government body which conduct exams for recruit Group B (Gazetted and Non-Gazetted) officers and Group C staff in the Central Ministries.

SSC CGL is a national-level entrance exam conducted by the SSC for recruitment to Grade ‘C’ and ‘D’  posts in various departments. the SSC CGL exam full form is Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Examination.

The examination consists of a written test followed by an interview. The written test comprises four sections – General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, and English Comprehension. Candidates need to secure qualifying marks in each section as well as the overall written test in order to be eligible for the interview.

SSC CGL Exam Overview 2024

SSC CGL Syllabus 2024

The SSC CGL syllabus is divided into two phases which are commonly known as Tier – I and Tier- II. Both the Tier 1 and Tier 2 are conducted online. The SSC CGL Tier 1 exam is qualifying in nature whereas final selection is based on the SSC CGL Tier 2 Exam. Check the below table to get the key information related to the SSC CGL Syllabus and exam pattern 2024.

Tier	Type	Mode
Tier 1	Objective Multiple Choice	Computer-Based (online)
Tier – II (Paper I, II, III)	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 and Paper III: for candidates who apply for the posts of Assistant Audit Officer/ Assistant Accounts Officer. Objective Type, Multiple choice questions, except for Module-II of Section-III of Paper-I.	Computer-Based (online)

SSC CGL Syllabus 2024 for Tier 1 Exam:

SSC CGL Syllabus for Tier 1 exam is divided into four sections with 25 questions each and a maximum mark of 50.

• General Knowledge
• Quantitative Aptitude
• General Reasoning
• English Comprehension

The Topic-wise Syllabus of Tier 1 is given in the Table below:

Syllabus for General Intelligence and Reasoning

SSC CGL Tier 1 Syllabus- General Intelligence and Reasoning

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

General Awareness

Questions in this component will be aimed at testing the candidates’ general awareness of the environment around them and its application to society.

SSC CGL Tier 1 General Awareness Syllabus

India and its neighbouring countries especially pertaining to History, Culture, Geography, Economic Scene, General Policy & Scientific Research

Science

Current Affairs

Books and Authors

Sports

Important Schemes

Important Days

Portfolio

People in News

Static GK

Quantitative Aptitude

The questions will be designed to test the ability to appropriately use numbers and number sense of the candidate.

SSC CGL Tier-I Syllabus- Quantitative Aptitude

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

Triangle and its various kinds of centres

Congruence and similarity of triangles

Circle and its chords, tangents, angles subtended by chords of a circle, common tangents to two or more circles

Triangle

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

English Comprehension

The candidate’s ability to understand correct English, his basic comprehension and writing ability, etc. would be tested. The questions in Parts A, B, & D will be of a level commensurate with the essential qualification viz. Graduation and questions in Part C will be of the 10th standard level.

SSC CGL Tier 1 Syllabus – English Language

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 Exam Date 2024

We have mentioned below the tentative exam date for the SSC CGL Recruitment 2024 for the aspiring candidates.

Activity	Dates
SSC CGL 2024 Notification Release Date	11th June 2024
SSC CGL Apply Online 2024 Start Date	11th June 2024
Last Date to Apply Online	10th July 2024
Last Date for online fee payment	To be Announced
The window for Application Form Correction	To be Announced
SSC CGL Application Status for Tier 1	To be Announced
SSC CGL Admit Card 2024 for Tier 1	To be Announced
SSC CGL Exam Date 2024 (Tier-I)	September-October 2024
Result Release (Tier I)	To be Announced

SSC CGL Admit Card

To register for the SSC CGL exam, candidates must fill out an online application form and submit it along with the required documents. The application process is usually open for a period of one month. After the application window closes, candidates will be able to download their admit cards from the official website of SSC.

Candidates will need to use their SSC CGL exams login credentials such as roll number/registration ID or candidate’s name and date of birth along with the captcha to download the SSC CGL 2024 admit card. The SSC CGL admit card 2024 will contains all the important information of the candidate like their name, roll number, license number , date of birth, parent’s name, exam center details, exam date and time, scanned photograph and signature, and SSC CGL 2024 exam day guidelines.

How to prepare for SSC CGL Exam

1. Familiarize yourself with the format of the exam. The SSC CGL Exam is split into four

sections – General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, English, and Logical Reasoning.

Each section features a different weightage, so ensure you focus on the sections that are worth

more marks.

2. Start preparing early. the earlier you start preparing for the exam, the higher your chances of

scoring well.

3.Practice mock tests. There are many mock tests available online, so make use of them to urge

an idea of the pattern and level of difficulty of the actual exam.

4. Make a study plan and stick with it. Dedicate a specific number of hours each day to studying, and

make sure you cover all the topics in each section.

5. Take breaks. Don’t attempt to study for long hours at a stretch – take breaks in between to keep your

mind fresh and focused.

SSC CGL Group B Posts

There are only two positions that are Group B Gazetted. The details of the posts are

Name of Post	Ministry/Department/Office/ Cadre	Age Limit
Assistant Audit Officer	Indian Audit & Accounts Department under C&AG	Not exceeding 30 years.
Assistant Accounts Officer	Indian Audit & Accounts Department under C&AG	Not exceeding 30 years

The rest of the posts are given below.

Post: Assistant Audit Officer Department: Indian Audit & Accounts Department under C&AG	Post: Inspector (Examiner) Department: CBIC
Post: Assistant Accounts Officer Department: Indian Audit & Accounts Department under C&AG	Post: Assistant Enforcement Officer Department: Directorate of Enforcement, Department of Revenue
Post: Assistant Section Officer Department: Central Secretariat Service	Post: Sub Inspector Department: Central Bureau of Investigation
Post: Assistant Section Officer Department: Intelligence Bureau	Post: Inspector Posts Department: Department of Post
Post: Assistant Section Officer Department: Ministry of Railway	Post: Inspector Department: Central Bureau of Narcotics
Post: Assistant Section Officer Department: Ministry of External Affairs	Post: Assistant Department: Other Ministries/ Departments/ Organizations
Post: Assistant Section Officer Department: AFHQ	Post: Assistant Superintendent Department: Other Ministries/ Departments/ Organizations
Post: Assistant Department: Other Ministries/ Departments/ Organizations	Post: Divisional Accountant Department: Offices under C&AG
Post: Assistant Department: Other Ministries/ Departments/ Organizations	Post: Sub Inspector Department: National Investigation Agency (NIA)
Post: Assistant Section Officer Department: Other Ministries/ Departments/ Organizations	Post: Junior Statistical Officer Department: M/o Statistics & Programme Implementation
Post: Inspector (Central Excise) Department: CBIC	Post: Statistical Investigator Grade-II Department: Registrar General of India
Post: Inspector (Preventive Officer) Department: CBIC	–

SSC CGL Group-C Posts

Post: Inspector of Income Tax Department: CBDT	Post: Senior Secretariat Assistant/ Upper Division Clerks Department: Central Govt. Offices/ Ministries other than CSCS cadres
Post: Auditor Department: Offices under C&AG	Post: Tax Assistant Department: CBDT
Post: Auditor Department: Other Ministry/ Departments	Post: Tax Assistant Department: CBIC
Post: Auditor Department: Offices under CGDA	Post: Sub Inspector Department: Central Bureau of Narcotics
Post: Accountant Department: Offices under CGDA	Post: Upper Divisions Clerk Department: Dte. Gen Border Road Organisation (MoD) (Post is only for male candidates with higher physical and medical standards given at Annexure-XVI)
Post: Accountant/ Junior Accountant Department: Other Ministry/ Departments

SSC CGL Posts – Salary

Given below is the pay level for different employees appointed at different SSC CGL posts:

Pay Level 8 (Rs 47600 to 151100)
Assistant Audit Officer		Assistant Accounts Officer
Pay Level-7 (Rs 44900 to 142400)
Assistant Section Officer	Assistant	Inspector of Income Tax	Inspector, (Central Excise)
Inspector (Preventive Officer)	Inspector (Examiner)	Assistant Enforcement Officer	Sub Inspector
Inspector Posts
Pay Level-6 (Rs 35400 to 112400)
Assistant/ Superintendent	Divisional Accountant	Sub Inspector(NIA)	Junior Statistical Officer
Statistical Investigator Grade-II
Pay Level-5 (Rs 29200 to 92300)
Auditor	Accountant	Accountant/ Junior Accountant
Pay Level-4 (Rs 25500 to 81100)
Senior Secretariat Assistant/ Upper Division Clerks	Tax Assistant	Sub-Inspector (Central Bureau of Narcotics)	Upper Division Clerks

How to Apply Online for SSC CGL 2024

Sure, here’s a detailed explanation of each step to apply for the SSC CGL exam:

Step 1: Go to the Official Website
To start the application process, visit the Staff Selection Commission’s official website at https://ssc.nic.in/. This is the authorized platform for all SSC-related activities.

Step 2: Register as a New User
On the website’s homepage, locate and click on the ‘New User? Register Now’ link. This will take you to the registration page where you can create a new account.

Step 3: Fill out the Registration Form
In the registration form, provide essential details such as your name, date of birth, email address, mobile number, and any other information required. Create a strong password to secure your account. Upon successful registration, you will receive a unique registration number for future logins.

Step 4: Log in to Your Account
After registering, use your assigned registration number and the password you set to log in to your account on the SSC website.

Step 5: Fill the Application Form
Once logged in, access the SSC CGL application form. Fill in all the required details accurately, including your personal information, educational qualifications, address, and other relevant data. Make sure to double-check for any errors before proceeding.

Step 6: Upload Scanned Documents
Attach the necessary documents as specified in the guidelines. Usually, you will need to upload scanned copies of your passport-sized photograph and signature. Ensure that the scanned images meet the specified size and format requirements.

Step 7: Review the Form
Before final submission, carefully review the entire application form to confirm that all the provided information is accurate and complete. Any mistakes or omissions might lead to the rejection of your application.

Step 8: Pay the Application Fee
After confirming the accuracy of your application, proceed to pay the application fee. The fee amount is typically Rs. 100 for most candidates, while some categories like SC/ST/Women/Ex-Servicemen are exempted from the fee payment. You can pay the fee online using various payment methods or offline through a bank challan.

Once you have successfully completed all the steps and paid the application fee (if applicable), your SSC CGL application process will be complete. Keep a copy of the submitted application form and payment receipt for future reference. Now, you need to prepare diligently for the SSC CGL examination to increase your chances of qualifying for the desired government job positions.

Frequently Asked Questions(FAQs)

1. What is SSC CGL full form?

Ans: SSC CGL full form is Staff Selection Commission – Combined Graduate Level Examination.

2. Who can apply for SSC CGL?

Ans: Any Candidate who is Graduated can apply for SSC CGL but for applying in Audit Officer or Pay 8 Job you should have Graduation in Commerce background.

3. What is SSC CGL Salary?

Ans: SSC Salary is depends on the Officer’s grade on highest grade it is Pay Level 8 (Rs 47600 to 151100)

4. When is SSC CGL Exam Date 2024?

Ans: SSC CGL exam Tier 1 to be conducted in August 2024.

5. Can 12th pass give SSC CGL?

Ans: No, 12th pass candidate can’t give SSC CGL but they can apply for SSC CHSL.