SSC CGL Eligibility Criteria 2024, Age Limit, Qualification

SSC CGL Eligibility Criteria

The term SSC CGL Stands for the Staff Selection Commission, Combined Graduate Level Examination. Every year SSC conducts the CGL Examination which is a two-tier examination to Select candidates aged between 18 to 32 years with a Graduation Degree for the Group B and Group C posts. This year the SSC CGL 2024 Notification is expected to be released on 11th June 2024. Candidates interested in applying online for the SSC CGL 2024 Examination had to fulfill these basic SSC CGL eligibility criteria which include Age limit, Educational Qualification, and Nationality.

In this article, we have briefly mentioned the details of SSC CGL Eligibility 2024, including Age Limit, Qualification, Nationality, and more to provide a better idea to the candidates.

SSC CGL Eligibility – Overview

The basic details regarding the SSC CGL 2024 Examination have been provided in the table below.

Particulars	Details
Name of Organisation	Staff Selection Commission
Name of Recruitment	SSC Combined Graduate Level (SSC CGL)
Posts	Group B and C officers under the Central Government
Vacancies	To Be Notified
Notification	SSC CGL 2024 Notification
Notification Release Date	11th June 2024
Online Application Process Starts	11th June 2024
Last Date of application	11th July 2024
Mode of Application	Online
Category	Govt Jobs
Educational Qualification	Graduate
Age Limit	18 to 32 years (Varies according to the post)
Official website	www.ssc.gov.in

SSC CGL Eligibility Criteria 2024

SSC has specific Eligibility requirements that candidates must meet to Apply Online for the SSC CGL exam. These criteria are based on three main factors:

1. Age Limit,
2. Educational Qualification, and
3. Nationality.

SSC CGL Age Limit

Candidates must be between 18 and 32 years of age, with the specific age limit varying according to the post for which candidates are applying. The details are as follows:

Age group	Name of post	Department / Ministries
20-30 Years	Assistant Section Officer	CSS
Not exceeding 30 Years	Assistant Section Officer	Intelligence Bureau
Up to 30 years	Assistant Enforcement Officer	Directorate of Enforcement,Department of Revenue
Up to 32 years	Junior Statistical Officer	M/o of Statistics & Prog.Implementation
Up to 30 years	Sub Inspector	NIA
20-30 years	Sub Inspector	CBI
18-25 years	Sub Inspector	Narcotics
20-27 years	Tax Assistant	CBEC
18-30 years	Inspector	Department of Post
18-30 years	Assistant	Other Ministries/Departments/Organisations
18-27 years	All other posts	Other departments

SSC CGL Age Relaxation Criteria

Candidates belonging to SC, ST, OBC, and EWS categories were granted age relaxation to a certain extent. The details of age relaxation are as follows:

Category	Age Relaxation
OBC	3 years
ST/SC	5 years
PH+Gen	10 years
PH + OBC	13 years
PH + SC/ST	15 years
Ex-Servicemen (Gen)	3 years
Ex-Servicemen (OBC)	6 years
Ex-Servicemen (SC/ST)	8 years

SSC CGL Educational Qualification

In addition to the age limit, candidates must also meet certain minimum educational qualifications to be eligible for SSC CGL positions. The specific educational requirements for each post in SSC CGL are provided in the table below:

Post Name	Educational Qualification
Junior Statistical Officer (JSO)	A Bachelor’s Degree from any recognized University with a minimum of 60% marks in Mathematics in Class 12th. OR A Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline with Statistics as one of the subjects in graduation.
Assistant Audit Officer/Assistant Accounts Officer (AAO)	To apply for SSC CGL 2024 as AAO, Essential qualification: Candidates need a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university. Desirable qualifications: Additional qualifications for this post are as follows: 1. CA, 2. Cost & Management Accountant, 3. Company Secretary, 4. Master in Commerce, 5. Masters in Business Studies, 6. Masters in Business Administration (Finance), or Masters in Business Economics.
Statistical Investigator Grade-II	A bachelor’s degree from an approved institution or institute in any field, including statistics. Statistics must have been a subject for the candidates during the three years of their graduate course.
Assistant in National Company Law Appellate Tribunal	Essential qualification: A bachelor’s degree from a reputed university or institute is required. Desirable qualifications: A law degree from an accredited university is desired.
Research Assistant in National Human Rights Commission	Essential qualification: Bachelor’s degree from authorized universities or institutes. Desirable qualifications: – At least one year of research experience at a reputable university or research institution. – A legal or human rights degree from an approved university.
Other Post	Essential qualification: Bachelor’s degree in any field from an accredited university, or an equivalent qualification.

SSC CGL Eligibility – Graduation Percentage

To meet the SSC CGL eligibility, the graduation percentage usually doesn’t matter for most positions. But, if you’re applying for the Junior Statistical Officer post, you need at least 60% marks in 12th-grade Mathematics. It’s suggested candidates should have marks around 45 to 50% marks in their graduation to ensure they easily meet the SSC CGL Eligibility.

Position	Graduation Percentage Requirement
Junior Statistical Officer	At least 60% marks in 12th-grade Mathematics
Other Positions	Around 45 to 50% marks in graduation

SSC CGL 2024 – Nationality

The SSC CGL Eligibility Criteria also include the nationality of the candidates. The details regarding candidates’ citizenship are as follows.

A candidate must meet one of the following criteria:

• (a) A citizen of India.
• (b) A citizen of Nepal.
• (c) A citizen of Bhutan.
• (d) 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, or Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India.

Candidates falling under categories (b), (c), and (d) above must possess a certificate of eligibility issued by the Government of India.

SSC CGL Physical Eligibility

Apart from CBT candidates had to appear for the SSC CGL Physical Eligibility tests for certain posts, which checks if candidates are physically fit for those posts. This includes height, chest measurement, and endurance tests.

The details of the Physical Measurement test are as follows:

Criteria	Male Candidates	Female Candidates
Height	157.5 cms	152 cms
Chest	81 cm (completely expanded, with a minimum expansion of 5 cm)	–
Weight	–	48 Kgs
Exemptions	Garwalis, Assamese, Gorkhas, and Scheduled Tribe members might have their height relaxed by 5 cm	Height relaxable by 2.5 cm, Weight relaxable by 2 Kg for Gorkhas, Garwalis, Assamese, and members of Scheduled Tribes

Physical tests are part of the SSC CGL 2024 Eligibility Criteria to assess candidates for different SSC CGL positions. These tests primarily include walking and cycling. Below is detailed information about the physical test:

SSC CGL Physical Test Parameters	Duration for Male Candidates	Duration for Female Candidates
Walking	1600 metres in 15 minutes	1 km in 20 minutes
Cycling	8 km. in 30 minutes	3 km in 25 minutes

SSC CGL Eligibility Criteria – Number Of Attempts

The number of attempts allowed for the SSC CGL examination varies based on the candidate’s age and the position they are applying for. For instance, a candidate aged between 21 and 30 years aiming for the position of Inspector in Central Excise is typically allowed nine attempts. This opportunity allows candidates to pursue their desired positions with multiple attempts. Overall, this approach ensures fairness and provides candidates with ample chances to achieve their career goals through the SSC CGL examination.

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