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SSC CGL 2024 Exam Dates & Schedule
A total of 17,727 vacancies have been announced for SSC CGL Recruitment 2024. These vacancies are divided according to different categories. The detailed category-wise vacancy list for SSC CGL 2024 will be released soon. Candidates can refer to last year's vacancy details for guidance.
Category | Number of Vacancies |
UR | 3804 |
SC | 1315 |
ST | 628 |
OBC | 1900 |
EWS | 793 |
Total | 8440 |
SSC CGL Vacancy: Comparison of Last 5 Years
Category | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
UR | 3674 | 6522 | 4144 | 5722 | 4506 | 8373 |
OBC | 2198 | 1908 | 1999 | 2581 | 2069 | 3780 |
SC | 1242 | 947 | 1322 | 1520 | 1303 | 2208 |
ST | 667 | 3236 | 656 | 838 | 683 | 1188 |
Total | 8582 | 12613 | 8121 | 10661 | 8561 | 15549 |
SSC CGL Selection Process 2024
The SSC CGL (Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level) exam is a multi-stage test held to hire candidates for various Group B and Group C positions in the Indian government. The selection process for SSC CGL 2024 has several steps:
Tier I: The Tier-I exam has four subjects: General Intelligence and Reasoning, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, and English Comprehension. Each subject has 25 questions, making a total of 100 questions worth 200 marks. The exam lasts for 1 hour, with an extra 20 minutes for candidates who need a scribe. The questions are multiple-choice and are available in both English and Hindi, except for the English Comprehension section. There is a penalty of 0.50 marks for each wrong answer.
Tier II: The Tier-II exam consists of Paper-I and Paper-II, which are held on different days. Paper-I, required for all posts, has three sections:
- Section I: Mathematical Abilities, Reasoning, and General Intelligence with 60 questions, lasting 1 hour (1 hour and 20 minutes for scribe users), totaling 180 marks.
- Section II: English Language, Comprehension, and General Awareness with 70 questions, also lasting 1 hour, totaling 210 marks.
- Section III: Computer Knowledge Module with 20 questions, lasting 15 minutes, totaling 60 marks. Paper-I also includes a Data Entry Speed Test.
Paper-II is for candidates applying for Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) and Statistical Investigator Grade-II roles. It has 100 questions worth 200 marks and lasts for 2 hours (2 hours and 40 minutes for scribe users).
Frequently Asked Questions
The exam is scheduled to take place from September 9 to September 26, 2024. The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) released the SSC CGL 2024 application form for which the last date was July 27, 2024, by 11:00 PM. The deadline for submitting application fees was July 28, 2024.
Do you know How Many Times SSC CGL Exam Held in a Year? - The exam is held once a year. Each year, the SSC CGL Exam is held to select candidates for various Group B and Group C posts in the government sector.
Yes, it is possible to clear SSC CGL exam in 2 months. However, for that, candidates need to have a good preparation strategy and the determination to work hard.
The exam will be conducted online for a total of 200 marks for 100 questions. The total cumulative duration of the exam is 60 minutes or 1 hour. There is no sectional time limit in the Tier 1 exam. The SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam will be of qualifying nature and marks will not be counted in the final selection.
SSC CGL 2024 Highlights | |
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SSC CGL 2024 Tier 1 Exam Dates | 09-Sep-2024 to 26-Sep-2024 |
SSC CGL 2024 Tier 2 Exam Dates | December 2024 |
Vacancies | 17,727 |
Category | Government Jobs |