The SSC CGL Recruitment notification is out now, with more than 17727 provisional openings in different organizations, departments, and offices under the Government of India.
This article covers detailed information on the application process, eligibility criteria, required documents, and more about the notification.
Contents
- 1 Overview of SSC CGL Recruitment 2024
- 2 Eligibility Criteria for SSC CGL Recruitment 2024
- 3 Application Fee for SSC CGL Recruitment 2024
- 4 How to Apply for SSC CGL Recruitment 2024?
- 5 SSC CGL Selection Process 2024
- 6 Vacancies Available in SSC CGL Recruitment 2024
- 7 Admit Card of SSC CGL Recruitment 2024
- 8 Last Year’s Cut Off Score of SSC CGL Recruitment
- 9 Salary of Various Posts Under SSC CGL Recruitment
- 10 Important Dates for SSC CGL Recruitment 2024
- 11 FAQs
Overview of SSC CGL Recruitment 2024
| Exam Name | SSC CGL 2024 |
| SSC CGL Full Form | Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level |
| Conducting Body | Staff Selection Commission |
| Vacancies | 17727 (Tentative) |
| Exam Type | National Level |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Exam Dates (Tier 1) | Sep-Oct 2024 |
| Application Process | 24th June to 24th July 2024 |
| Mode of Exam | Online |
| Basic Eligibility | Indian citizenship & Graduate (bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline) |
| Selection Process | Tier 1 (Qualifying)Tier 2 |
| Official Website | www.ssc.gov.in |
Eligibility Criteria for SSC CGL Recruitment 2024
Candidates should review the eligibility criteria details shared below before applying –
Education Qualification
You must meet the following eligibility qualifications –
| SSC CGL Post | Educational Qualification |
|---|---|
| Assistant Audit Officer/Assistant Accounts Officer | Essential: Bachelor’s Degree in any subject from a recognized University. Desirable: CA/CS/MBA/Cost & Management Accountant/Masters in Commerce/Masters in Business Studies |
| Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) | Bachelor’s Degree from any recognized University with a minimum of 60% in Mathematics in Class 12th OR Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline with Statistics as one of the subjects in graduation |
| Statistical Investigator Grade-II | Bachelor’s Degree from any recognized University with Economics, Statistics, or Mathematics as a compulsory or elective subject |
| All Other Posts | Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized University or equivalent |
Age Limit for SSC CGL Recruitment 2024
Candidates are advised to review the SSC CGL Age Limit as given:
| Post | Age group |
| Auditor | 18-27 years |
| Accountant | |
| Accountant / Junior Accountant | |
| Senior Secretariat Assistant / Upper Division clerks | |
| Tax Assistant | |
| Sub-Inspector | |
| Upper Division Clerk (UDC) | |
| Inspector Posts | 18-30 years |
| Assistant | |
| Tax Assistant | 20-27 years |
| Assistant Section officer | 20-30 years |
| Assistant | |
| Sub Inspector | |
| Inspector (Central Excise) | Not Exceeding 30 years |
| Inspector | |
| Assistant | |
| Inspector (Preventive officer) | |
| Inspector (Examiner) | |
| Assistant Audit Officer | |
| Assistant Section Officer | |
| Assistant / Superintendent | |
| Inspector of Income Tax | |
| Divisional Accountant | |
| Assistant Enforcement Officer | Up to 30 years |
| Sub Inspector | |
| Junior Statistical Officer | Up to 32 years |
Candidates from reserved sections are eligible for age relaxation. Refer to the table below for SSC CGL Age Relaxation details.
| Category | Age Relaxation |
| OBC | 3 years |
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| Physically Handicapped (General) | 10 years |
| Physically Handicapped (OBC) | 13 years |
| Physically Handicapped (SC/ST) | 15 years |
| Ex-Servicemen (General) | 3 years |
| Ex-Servicemen (OBC) | 6 years |
| Ex-Servicemen (SC/ST) | 8 years |
| Central Govt. Civilian Employees (General-Group B) | 5 years |
| Central Govt. Civilian Employees (OBC-Group B) | 8 years |
| Central Govt. Civilian Employees (SC/ST-Group B) | 10 years |
| Central Govt. Civilian Employees (General-Group C) | Up to 35 years of age |
| Central Govt. Civilian Employees (OBC-Group C) | Up to 43 years age |
| Central Govt. Civilian Employees (St/SC-Group C) | Up to 43 years of age |
| Candidates domiciled in the State of Jammu & Kashmir (SC/ST) | 5 years |
| Candidates domiciled in the State of Jammu & Kashmir (OBC) | 8 years |
| Candidates domiciled in the State of Jammu & Kashmir (SC/ST) | 10 years |
| Widows/Divorced Women/Women Judicially separated and who are not remarried-Group C/General | Up to 38 years of age |
| Widows/Divorced Women/Women Judicially separated and who are not remarried-Group C/OBC | Up to 40 years of age |
| Widows/Divorced Women/Women Judicially separated and who are not remarried-Group C/SC&ST | Up to 45 years of age |
| Defence Personnel Disabled in hostilities-General | 5 years |
| Defence Personnel Disabled in hostilities-OBC | 8 years |
| Defence Personnel Disabled in hostilities-SC/ST | 10 years |
Application Fee for SSC CGL Recruitment 2024
Each candidate has to pay an application fee to apply for the SSC CGL recruitment:
| Category | Application Fee |
| General/ OBC | Rs. 100 |
| Female(All Categories) | Nil |
| SC, ST, PwD, & Ex-Servicemen | Nil |
How to Apply for SSC CGL Recruitment 2024?
Follow these steps to successfully submit your online application for SSC CGL:
Visit the Official SSC Website
Register as a New User
If you are a new user, register by entering the required information, including a valid email ID and phone number.
Log In to Your Account
Log in to your account using the user ID and password sent to your registered email ID.
Fill Application Form
Accurately complete the SSC CGL application form with all necessary details.
Upload Necessary Documents
Upload the necessary documents in the specified format and size. Ensure your photograph is in JPEG format and between 20 KB and 50 KB, and your signature is between 10 KB and 20 KB.
Pay the Application Fee
Pay the application fee according to your category.
Submit the Form
Submit the form and download your SSC CGL 2024 online application.
SSC CGL Selection Process 2024
The SSC CGL selection process is as follows:
Tier I: Qualifying Round
- Exam Nature: The Tier-I exam is qualifying in nature.
- Admit Card: Candidates who apply for the SSC CGL exam will receive roll numbers and admit cards for the Computer-Based Examination (Tier-I).
- Shortlisting: Based on the results of the Tier-I exam, candidates will be shortlisted for the Tier-II examination.
Tier II: Main Examination
- Paper I: Mandatory for all posts.
- Paper II: Required for candidates applying for Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) positions in the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation.
- Paper III: Necessary for candidates aiming for Assistant Audit Officer/Assistant Accounts Officer positions.
- Distinct Cut-Offs: Papers II (for JSO), III (for Assistant Audit Officer/Assistant Accounts Officer), and I (for all other positions) will have separate cut-off scores.
- Eligibility: All candidates who pass Tier I must take the Tier-II exams, which include Papers I, II, and III. However, only candidates shortlisted for JSO and Assistant Audit Officer/Assistant Accounts Officer positions need to appear for Papers II and III.
This structured approach ensures that candidates are evaluated at multiple levels for different posts based on their qualifications and the specific requirements of the positions they are applying for.
Vacancies Available in SSC CGL Recruitment 2024
The SSC CGL Exam is held to recruit candidates for various Group B and Group C posts in the Ministries, Departments, and Subordinate Offices of the Government of India.
The list of available posts includes:
- Assistants in various Ministries/Departments, Attached and Subordinate Offices of the Government of India
- Inspectors of Central Excise & Customs
- Inspectors of Income Tax
- Preventive Officers in Customs
- Examiners in Customs
- Sub-Inspectors in the Central Bureau of Narcotics and the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)
- Assistant Enforcement Officers in the Directorate of Enforcement, Department of Revenue
- Divisional Accountants, Junior Accountants, Auditors, and Upper Division Clerks (UDCs) in various Government of India offices
- Auditors in offices under the Comptroller and Auditor General (C&AG), Controller General of Defence Accounts (CGDA), Controller General of Accounts (CGA), and others
- Accountants/Junior Accountants
- Tax Assistants in the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT)
- Compilers in the Registrar General of India
- Research Assistants
- Postal Assistants/Sorting Assistants
Admit Card of SSC CGL Recruitment 2024
The Tier 1 of the SSC CGL Admit Card 2024 will be available on the official website for download. The exam is scheduled for September-Oct 2024, and the admit card will be released in September 2024.
Last Year’s Cut Off Score of SSC CGL Recruitment
Refer to the following cut-off details to review the previous year’s SSC CGL cut-off.
| Category | Finance/AAO | JSO | Statistical Investigator Gr. II | Other Posts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General | 169.67168 | 168.53975 | 172.36025 | 150.04936 |
| EWS | 167.18331 | 166.06750 | 158.76802 | 143.44441 |
| OBC | 166.28763 | 165.86857 | 152.42184 | 145.93743 |
| SC | 154.29292 | 148.50911 | — | 126.68201 |
| ST | 148.98918 | 146.65109 | 127.32602 | 118.16655 |
| OH | 147.95269 | 132.72381 | — | 115.98466 |
| HH | 126.86400 | 80.99998 | 49.14875 | 77.72754 |
| Others-PWD | 109.82718 | — | 40.00000 | 57.45303 |
| VH | — | 114.60998 | 82.56201 | 121.59662 |
| ESM | — | — | — | 100.29326 |
Salary of Various Posts Under SSC CGL Recruitment
The salary structure for SSC CGL includes components such as basic pay, grade pay, allowances, HRA, and TA. You can see the salary structure here:
| Pay Level | Pay Scale |
| Pay Level-8 | Rs 47600 to 151100 |
| Pay Level-7 | Rs 44900 to 142400 |
| Pay Level-6 | Rs 35400 to 112400 |
| Pay Level-5 | Rs 29200 to 92300 |
| Pay Level-4 | Rs 25500 to 81100 |
Important Dates for SSC CGL Recruitment 2024
| Event | Dates |
| SSC CGL Notification Release Date | 24 June 2024 |
| SSC CGL Application Start Date | 24 June 2024 |
| Last Date of SSC CGL Application | 24 July 2024 |
| Online Fee Payment Last Date | 25 July 2024 |
| Tier-1 Exam Date of SSC CGL 2024 | September-October 2024 |
| Tier-2 Exam Date of SSC CGL 2024 | December 2024 |
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FAQs
When can candidates apply for SSC CGL Recruitment 2024?
Candidates can apply from June 24 to July 24, 2024.
What is the application fee for general and OBC candidates?
The application fee for general and OBC candidates is Rs. 100.
How many vacancies are available for SSC CGL Recruitment 2024?
There are 17,727 tentative vacancies available for SSC CGL Recruitment 2024.
