Published On: 31-05-2024
SSC CGL 2024 Notification will be released on June 11, 2024, along with details for online application. This article provides important dates, age limits, educational qualifications, the notification PDF, and other requirements for applying to the SSC CGL exam.
Millions of graduates are eagerly awaiting the release of the SSC CGL 2024 exam notification. Every year, the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) conducts the highly competitive Combined Graduate Level (CGL) exam, which provides access to prestigious government jobs with attractive salaries and benefits. This year, SSC will release the complete notification PDF on June 11 on its official website www.ssc.gov.in. The notification will contain all necessary information related to the recruitment process, eligibility criteria, age limits, selection process, updated exam pattern, and more.
According to the SSC Calendar 2024, the official notification PDF for the SSC CGL 2024 exam is scheduled to be released on June 11, 2024, at www.ssc.gov.in. If youre a graduate seeking a well-settled government job in the Ministries and Departments of the Government of India and its Subordinate Offices, the SSC CGL exam is one to aim for. 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.
Along with the notification release date, the schedule for the online registration process and the month for the tier 1 exam are also notified. Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria and fall within the age limits must submit their applications online from June 11 to July 10, 2024.
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 11th June 2024 |
| Registration Dates | 11th June to 10th July 2024 |
| Exam Dates | September-October 2024 |
The commission will release the SSC CGL Notification 2024 online in PDF format, which will include all necessary information regarding the exam. Specifically, the following details will be shared:
Last year, 8,415 vacancies were released for Group B and C posts, and the previous year saw 37,409 vacancies, the highest in the last seven years. Candidates can check the year-wise vacancy comparison from 2017 to 2024.
| Years | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA |
| 2023 | 3,829 | 1,273 | 618 | 1,900 | 795 | 8,415 |
| 2022 | 15,982 | 5,776 | 2,995 | 8,719 | 3,937 | 37,409 |
| 2021 | 3,008 | 1,192 | 704 | 1,832 | 885 | 7,621 |
| 2020 | 2,891 | 1,046 | 510 | 1,858 | 730 | 7,035 |
| 2019-20 | 3,577 | 1,215 | 674 | 2,116 | 846 | 8,428 |
| 2018-19 | 5,770 | 1,723 | 845 | 2,933 | – | 11,271 |
| 2017 | 4,238 | 1,318 | 653 | 1,916 | – | 9,276 |
Not everyone can appear for the SSC CGL Exam, as the commission has set parameters for minimum eligibility criteria, including educational qualifications, age limit, and nationality. Based on last years notification, the eligibility criteria are as follows:
The age limit for SSC CGL 2024 varies by post. Candidates can check the post-wise age limit in the table below:
| Name of Posts | Age Group |
|---|---|
| Auditor | 18-27 years |
| Accountant | 18-27 years |
| Junior Accountant | 18-27 years |
| Senior Secretariat Assistant / Upper Division Clerk | 18-27 years |
| Tax Assistant | 18-27 years |
| Sub-Inspector | 18-27 years |
| Upper Division Clerk (UDC) | 18-27 years |
| Inspector (Posts) | 18-30 years |
| Assistant | 18-30 years |
| Tax Assistant | 20-27 years |
| Assistant Section Officer | 20-30 years |
| Sub Inspector | 20-30 years |
| Inspector (Central Excise) | Not Exceeding 30 years |
| Inspector (Preventive Officer) | Not Exceeding 30 years |
| Inspector (Examiner) | Not Exceeding 30 years |
| Assistant Audit Officer | Not Exceeding 30 years |
| Assistant Section Officer | Not Exceeding 30 years |
| Assistant / Superintendent | Not Exceeding 30 years |
| Inspector of Income Tax | Not Exceeding 30 years |
| Divisional Accountant | Not Exceeding 30 years |
| Assistant Enforcement Officer | Up to 30 years |
| Sub Inspector | Up to 30 years |
| Junior Statistical Officer | Up to 32 years |
A candidate must be a citizen/subject of either:
The SSC CGL 2024 Examination will be conducted in four tiers as follows:
The 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:
SSC CGL Posts List
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) recruits candidates for 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 the related Department/Ministry are tabulated below:
| SSC CGL Post | Classification of Post | Department/Ministry |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Audit Officer | Group “B” Gazetted (Non-Ministerial) | Indian Audit & Accounts Department under C&AG |
| Assistant Accounts Officer | Group “B” Gazetted (Non-Ministerial) | Indian Audit & Accounts Department under C&AG |
| Assistant Section Officer | Group “B” | Central Secretariat Service, Intelligence Bureau, Ministry of Railway, Ministry of External Affairs, AFHQ |
| Assistant | Group “B” | Other Ministries/ Departments/ Organizations |
| Inspector (Central Excise) | Group “B” | CBIC |
| Assistant Enforcement Officer | Group “B” | Directorate of Enforcement, Department of Revenue |
| Sub Inspector | Group “B” | Central Bureau of Investigation |
| Inspector | Group “B” | Central Bureau of Narcotics |
| Junior Statistical Officer | Group “B” | Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation |
| Statistical Investigator Grade-II | Group “B” | Registrar General of India |
| Inspector of Income Tax | Group “C” | CBDT |
| Auditor | Group “C” | Offices under C&AG, CGDA |
| Accountant/ Junior Accountant | Group “C” | Other Ministries/ Departments |
| Senior Secretariat Assistant/ UDC | Group “C” | Central Govt. Offices/ Ministries other than CSCS cadres |
| Tax Assistant | Group “C” | CBDT/ CBIC |
| Upper Division Clerks | Group “C” | Government Departments |
SSC CGL provides an excellent opportunity for candidates seeking Group B & Group C posts in the government sector. The salary for these posts is attractive and comes with several perks and allowances.
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 | Objective Multiple Choice (Qualifying) | Computer-Based (online) |
| Tier-II | Paper I (Compulsory for all posts) | Computer-Based (online) |
| Paper II (for Junior Statistical Officer) | Computer-Based (online) | |
| Paper III (for Assistant Audit Officer/ Assistant Accounts Officer) | Computer-Based (online) |
The major sections for 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 | Data Interpretation (DI) | Synonyms & Antonyms |
| Word Formation | Sports | Percentage | Idioms and Phrases |
| Matrix | Books and Authors | Ratio and Proportion | One Word Substitution |