SSC CGL Exam Date 2024

SSC CGL Exam Date 2024, Tier 1 Exam Started on 9 September

For the 2024-25 session, the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has shared the SSC CGL Exam Date for Tier 1. Thousands of candidates are competing for 17,727 vacancies in Group B and C posts through the SSC CGL Recruitment 2024. The Tier 1 exam began on 9th September 2024, and the last exam is set for 26th September 2024. The exam is held in three shifts each day. The official announcement about the SSC CGL Exam Date 2024 is available on the new website www.ssc.gov.in. Candidates should speed up their preparation for the exam.

SSC CGL Exam Date 2024

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).

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Frequently Asked Questions on SSC CGL Exam Date 2024

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
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