General Information SSC CGL
Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Examination is known as SSC CGL. Staff Selection Commission (SSC) conducts this nationwide examination to select candidates for Group B and Group C posts in various government ministries in India. Here are some key details about SSC CGL:
Eligibility Criteria:
Educational Qualification: Candidates must have graduation degree from a recognized university.
Age Limit: The age limit varies depending on the specific posts within SSC CGL.
Exam Level:
From 2024, SSC CGL will be conducted in 2 levels, both of which will be objective, with no descriptive paper.
Tier-I: Computer Based Objective Test (General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, English Comprehension). Each section will have 25 questions of 50 marks. (Total 100 Questions of 200 marks)
Tier-II: Computer based examination with Three papers
SSC CGL Tier 2 Paper 1 | |||||
Sections | Module | Subject | No. of Questions | Marks | Weightage |
Section I | Module-I | Mathematical Abilities | 30 | 60*3 = 180 | 23% |
Module-II | Reasoning and General Intelligence | 30 | 23% | ||
Section II | Module-I | English Language and Comprehension | 45 | 70*3 = 210 | 35% |
Module-II | General Awareness | 25 | 19% | ||
Section III | Module-I | Computer Knowledge Test | 20 | 20*3 = 60 | Qualifying |
Module-II | Data Entry Speed Test | One Data Entry Task | Qualifying | ||
SSC CGL Tier 2 Exam Pattern – Paper 2 & 3 | |||||
Paper | Section | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration | |
Paper II | Statistics | 100 | 200 | 2 hours | |
Paper III | General Studies (Finance and Economics) | 100 | 200 | 2 hours |
Post and Department:
SSC CGL recruits for various Group B and Group C posts in Ministries, Departments and Organizations of the Government of India.
Some popular posts include Assistant Audit Officer (AAO), Assistant Section Officer (ASO), Inspector (Income Tax/Excise/Customs), etc.
Application Process :
Candidates can apply online through the official website of SSC during the application window.
Keep an eye on the official notification for updates on exam dates, syllabus and other relevant information.
Important Dates:
Applications for SSC CGL 2024 are now closed.
Tier-1 exam will be conducted from July 14 to August 3, 2024.
More information:
Official website of SSC CGL: https://ssc.gov.in/
SSC CGL 2024 Notification :
Tips for preparation:
Understand the syllabus thoroughly.
Practice mock tests and previous year question papers.
Pay attention to time management during the exam.
