Will there be SSC CGL in 2024?

SSC CGL 2024 Notification released on June 24 and the last date to apply for the exam will be July 24. The Commission will conduct the SSC CGL 2024 Exam in Sep-Oct 2024.

SSC CGL is one of the toughest examinations in India and candidates who prepare well for the examination clear it on the first attempt.

What is the highest post in CGL?

Assistant Audit Officer (AAO) is the highest paying job under SSC CGL and the highest salary in SSC CGL for AAO is Rs. 65,318 for X city, Rs. 59,434 for Y city, and Rs. 55,626 for Z city.

What is the salary of IAS?

Salary Structure, Grade Pay, Allowance ... As per the latest 7th Pay Commission, the starting and entry level IAS officer salary is ₹56100 per month, which translates to ₹56100 – 132000 per month.

SSC CGL 2024 Notification Out for 17727 Posts, Check Exam Date

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Staff Selection Commission released the SSC CGL Notification 2024 on its official website for 17727 vacancies. Candidates who are interested and eligible for the combined graduate level examination 2024 can apply from 24 June to 24 July. The Last date to pay the form fee is 25 July. The Application correction window will remain open on 10 and 11 August. The commission conducts the national-level exam for the recruitment of candidates for various Group ‘B’ and ‘C’ posts, such as Assistant Audit Officer, Assistant Accounts Officer, Inspector (Examiner), Sub Inspector, Assistant Section Officer and more.

SSC CGL Notification 2024

The SSC CGL Notification 2024 was released on 24 June 2024 on its official website, ssc.gov.in, for Group B and Group C posts in Ministers and Departments of the Government of India. Check here for highlights of the SSC CGL Notification 2024 below.

SSC CGL 2024 Highlights
Exam Name	SSC CGL (Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level)
Conducting Body	Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
Exam Level	National level
Exam Frequency	Once a year
Vacancies	17727
Eligibility	Bachelor’s degree from a recognised University or Institution
Age-Limit	Minimum Age Limit – 18 Maximum Age Limit – 32 Age will be as of 01-08-2024
Exam Mode	Computer-Based Test (CBT) for Tier-I and Tier-II
Total Registrations	20 Lakh approximately
Application fee	INR 100
Exam Duration	Tier-I: 60 minutes (online) Tier-II: Paper 1 – 150 Minutes Paper 2 – 120 Minutes Paper 3 – 120 Minutes
Exam Purpose	Selection of candidates for Group B and C posts in ministries/departments/organisations of the Government of India
Exam Language	English and Hindi
Exam Helpdesk No.	011-69999845
Official Website	http://ssc.gov.in/

SSC CGL 2024 Notification PDF

With 17727 vacancies SSC CGL Notification 2024, PDF has been released on the official website at ssc.gov.in. A candidate who has graduated and falls within the age limit of 18 to 32 years can submit their application forms by 24 July. Selection of candidates will be based on their aggregate performance in Tier 1 and Tier 2. Tier 1 will be qualifying in nature.

SSC CGL 2024 Important Dates

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has outlined the key dates for the SSC CGL 2024 exam in its official calendar. Here are the crucial dates you need to mark on your calendar:

SSC CGL exam 2024 Important Dates
SSC CGL 2024 Apply Online	24-Jun-2024
Last Date to Apply for SSC CGL 2024	24-Jul-2024
SSC CGL 2024 Application Fee Submission Last Date (Online)	25-Jul-2024
SSC CGL 2024 Application Fee Submission Date (Offline)	26-Jul-2024
SSC CGL 2024 application Correction Dates	10-08-2024 to 11-08-2024(23:00)
SSC CGL 2024 Tier 1 Exam Dates	September/October 2024
SSC CGL 2024 Tier 2 Exam Dates	December, 2024

SSC CGL 2024 Application Fees

The required fee for the SSC CGL 2024 Online Application is set at Rs. 100/-. Candidates can go through the details of the category-wise SSC CGL Application Fees 2024.

SSC CGL Application Fees 2024
Category	Application Fee
General/ OBC	Rs. 100
Female, SC, ST, PwD, & Ex-Servicemen	Nil

SSC CGL 2024 Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility criteria for the SSC CGL 2024 exam encompass educational qualifications, age limits, and nationality requirements. Candidates must meet these criteria to be eligible to apply for the exam.

Educational Qualifications

The educational qualifications required for various posts under the SSC CGL 2024 exam are as follows:

Assistant Audit Officer/Assistant Accounts Officer:
- Bachelor’s Degree in any subject from a recognized University.
- Desirable: Chartered Accountant or Cost & Management Accountant or Company Secretary or Masters in Commerce or Masters in Business Studies or Masters in Business Administration (Finance) or Masters in Business Economics.
Junior Statistical Officer (JSO):
- Bachelor’s Degree in any subject from a recognized University with at least 60% Marks in Mathematics at the 12th standard level; or
- Bachelor’s Degree in any subject with Statistics as one of the subjects at degree level.
Statistical Investigator Grade II:
- Bachelor’s Degree in any subject with Statistics as one of the subjects from a recognized University.
- The candidate must have studied Statistics as a subject in all three years of the graduation course.
Research Assistant in National Human Rights Commission (NHRC):
- Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University or Institute.
- Desirable: Minimum one-year research experience in any recognized university or recognized Research Institution.
All Other Posts:
- Bachelor’s Degree in any subject from a recognized University or equivalent.

Age Limit

The age limits for various posts under the SSC CGL 2024 exam are as follows:

S.No.	Age Limit	Remarks
1.	For the posts for which age limit is 18-27 years	Candidate must have been born not earlier than 02-08-1997 and not later than 01-08-2006.
2	For the posts for which age limit is 20-30 years	Candidate must have been born not earlier than 02-08-1994 and not later than 01-08-2004
3	For the posts for which age limit is 18-30 years	Candidate must have been born not earlier than 02-08-1994 and not later than 01-08-2006.
4	For the posts for which the age limit is 18-32 years	Candidate must have been born not earlier than 02-08-1992 and not later than 01-08-2006.

Age Relaxation

The age relaxation for various categories is as follows:

Category	Age Relaxation
SC/ST	5 years
OBC	3 years
PwD (Unreserved)	10 years
PwD (OBC)	13 years
PwD (SC/ST)	15 years
Ex-Servicemen (ESM)	3 years after deduction of the military service rendered from the actual age as on the closing date of receipt of the online application
Defense Personnel disabled in operation during hostilities with any foreign country or in a disturbed area and released as a consequence thereof	3 years
Defense Personnel disabled in operation during hostilities with any foreign country or in a disturbed area and released as a consequence thereof (SC/ST)	8 years
Central Govt. Civilian Employees: Who have rendered not less than 3 years regular and continuous service as on closing date for receipt of application	Up to 40 years
Central Govt. Civilian Employees: Who have rendered not less than 3 years regular and continuous service as on closing date for receipt of application (SC/ST)	Up to 45 years
Widows/Divorced Women/Women judicially separated and who are not remarried	Up to 35 years
Widows/Divorced Women/Women judicially separated and who are not remarried (SC/ST)	Up to 40 years

Nationality

A candidate must be either:

A citizen of India, or
A subject of Nepal, or
A subject of Bhutan, or
A Tibetan refugee who came over to India, before January 1, 1962, with the intention of permanently settling in India, or
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 with the intention of permanently settling in India.

Candidates belonging to categories (2), (3), (4), and (5) above shall be a person in whose favor a certificate of eligibility has been issued by the Government of India.

SSC CGL Selection Process

The selection process for the SSC CGL 2024 exam involves multiple stages to assess candidates’ suitability for various Group B and Group C posts in government ministries, departments, and organizations. Here’s an overview of the selection process:

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

Tier-I is the initial stage of the selection process and is conducted in an online mode.
It consists of multiple-choice questions (MCQs) covering subjects like General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, and English Comprehension.
Candidates must qualify for Tier-I to advance to the next stage.

Tier-II: Computer-Based Examination

Tier II is the second stage of the selection process and is also conducted in an online mode.
It comprises multiple papers:
- Paper-I: Quantitative Abilities
- Paper-II: English Language and Comprehension
- Paper-III: Statistics (For candidates applying for the Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) post)
- Paper-IV: General Studies (Finance & Economics) (For candidates applying for the Assistant Audit Officer/Assistant Accounts Officer posts)
Candidates must qualify each paper to proceed further.

Tier-III: Pen and Paper Mode (Descriptive Paper)

Tier III is a descriptive paper conducted offline (pen and paper mode).
It assesses candidates’ writing skills in English or Hindi.
The paper includes essay writing, letter/application writing, precis writing, etc.
This tier aims to evaluate candidates’ language proficiency, analytical skills, and ability to articulate ideas coherently.

Tier-IV: Computer Proficiency Test/ Data Entry Skill Test (Wherever applicable)

Tier-IV is conducted for certain posts that require specific computer skills or data entry skills.
It evaluates candidates’ proficiency in handling computer systems and software.
The test may include tasks like typing speed, data entry, spreadsheet handling, etc.

Final Selection

Final selection and allocation of candidates to various posts are based on their performance in Tier-I, Tier-II, and Tier-III (if applicable).
Candidates are allotted posts based on their merit, preference, and vacancy availability.
The Commission reserves the right to conduct skill tests or interviews at any stage of the selection process if deemed necessary.

Note:

Tier I is qualifying in nature, and its marks are not considered for final merit.
The final merit list is prepared based on the aggregate marks obtained by candidates in Tier-II and Tier-III (where applicable).
The selection process may vary for different posts, and candidates are advised to refer to the official notification for specific details regarding the selection criteria for each post.

SSC CGL Exam Pattern 2024

Tier	Type	Mode
Tier – I (Qualifying)	Objective Multiple Choice	Computer-Based (online)
Tier – II (Paper I, II, III)	Paper I (Compulsory for all posts),	Computer-Based (online)
	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

SSC CGL Syllabus 2024

The SSC CGL syllabus encompasses various subjects and topics to assess candidates’ aptitude and knowledge in every Tier. Check here for a detailed SSC CGL Syllabus 2024.

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

SSC CGL Posts List

Here’s a comprehensive list of posts covered under the SSC CGL (Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level) examination:

SSC CGL Posts List
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		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		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
Upper Division Clerks		Government Departments

SSC CGL Salary

The salary structure for SSC CGL (Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level) posts varies depending on the position, grade, and level of responsibilities. Here’s an overview of the salary structure for different SSC CGL posts:

Post Name	Pay Level (as per 7th CPC)	Initial Salary (approx.)
Assistant Audit Officer	Level-8 (Rs. 47,600 – Rs. 1,51,100)	Rs. 56,000 – Rs. 60,000
Assistant Accounts Officer	Level-8 (Rs. 47,600 – Rs. 1,51,100)	Rs. 56,000 – Rs. 60,000
Assistant Section Officer	Level-7 (Rs. 44,900 – Rs. 1,42,400)	Rs. 41,000 – Rs. 44,000
Assistant	Level-7 (Rs. 44,900 – Rs. 1,42,400)	Rs. 41,000 – Rs. 44,000
Inspector (Central Excise)	Level-7 (Rs. 44,900 – Rs. 1,42,400)	Rs. 41,000 – Rs. 44,000
Assistant Enforcement Officer	Level-7 (Rs. 44,900 – Rs. 1,42,400)	Rs. 41,000 – Rs. 44,000
Sub Inspector	Level-6 (Rs. 35,400 – Rs. 1,12,400)	Rs. 32,000 – Rs. 35,000
Junior Statistical Officer	Level-6 (Rs. 35,400 – Rs. 1,12,400)	Rs. 32,000 – Rs. 35,000
Statistical Investigator Grade-II	Level-6 (Rs. 35,400 – Rs. 1,12,400)	Rs. 32,000 – Rs. 35,000
Inspector of Income Tax	Level-7 (Rs. 44,900 – Rs. 1,42,400)	Rs. 41,000 – Rs. 44,000
Auditor	Level-6 (Rs. 35,400 – Rs. 1,12,400)	Rs. 32,000 – Rs. 35,000
Accountant/ Junior Accountant	Level-5 (Rs. 29,200 – Rs. 92,300)	Rs. 25,000 – Rs. 28,000
Senior Secretariat Assistant/ Upper Division Clerks	Level-4 (Rs. 25,500 – Rs. 81,100)	Rs. 22,000 – Rs. 25,000
Tax Assistant	Level-4 (Rs. 25,500 – Rs. 81,100)	Rs. 22,000 – Rs. 25,000
Compiler	Level-4 (Rs. 25,500 – Rs. 81,100)	Rs. 22,000 – Rs. 25,000
Divisional Accountant	Level-6 (Rs. 35,400 – Rs. 1,12,400)	Rs. 32,000 – Rs. 35,000

Note:

These salaries are approximate figures and may vary based on the location of the posting, allowances, and deductions.
The salary structure is based on the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) recommendations.
The initial salary mentioned is inclusive of basic pay, allowances, and other perks.
Apart from the basic salary, employees may be eligible for various allowances such as Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance (TA), etc.

SSC CGL Exam Centers List

The SSC CGL (Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level) examination is conducted across various centres in different regions of India. Here is a list of exam centres categorized by SSC regions:

Region	Exam Centers
Central Region (CR)	Agra, Allahabad, Bareilly, Gorakhpur, Kanpur, Lucknow, Meerut, Varanasi, Bhagalpur, Muzaffarpur, Patna
Eastern Region (ER)	Gangtok, Ranchi, Barasat, Berhampore (WB), Chinsurah, Jalpaiguri, Kolkata, Malda, Midnapur, Siliguri, Berhampore (Odisha), Bhubaneshwar, Cuttack, Keonjhargarh, Sambalpur, Port Blair
Karnataka, Kerala Region (KKR)	Bangalore, Dharwar, Gulbarga, Mangalore, Mysore, Kochi, Kozhikode (Calicut), Thiruvananthapuram, Thrissur
Madhya Pradesh Sub-Region (MPR)	Bhopal, Chindwara, Guna, Gwalior, Indore, Jabalpur, Khandwa, Ratlam, Satna, Sagar, Ambikapur, Bilaspur, Jagdalpur, Raipur, Durg
Northern Region (NR)	Almora, Dehradun, Haldwani, Srinagar (Uttarakhand), Haridwar, Delhi, Ajmer, Alwar, Bharatpur, Bikaner, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kota, Sriganganagar, Udaipur
North Western Sub-Region (NWR)	Anantnag, Baramulla, Jammu, Leh, Rajouri, Srinagar (J&K), Kargil, Dodda, Hamirpur, Shimla, Bhathinda, Jalandhar, Patiala, Amritsar, Chandigarh
Southern Region (SR)	Guntur, Kurnool, Rajahmundry, Tirupati, Vishakhapatnam, Vijaywada, Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, Tiruchirapalli, Tirunelveli, Puducherry, Hyderabad, Nizamabad, Warangal
Western Region (WR)	Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Rajkot, Surat, Bhavnagar, Kutch, Amravati, Aurangabad, Kolhapur, Mumbai, Nagpur, Nanded, Nashik, Pune, Thane, Bhandara, Chandrapur, Akola, Jalgaon, Ahmednagar, Alibaug, Panaji
North Eastern Region (NER)	Itanagar, Dibrugarh, Guwahati (Dispur), Jorhat, Silchar, Kohima, Shillong, Imphal, Churachandpur, Ukhrul, Agartala, Aizwal