The Staff Selection Commission conducts the Combined Graduate Level Examination, and the SSC CGL Selection Process includes Tier 1 and Tier 2 Examinations followed by Document Verification and a Medical Examination.
SSC CGL Selection Process
The SSC CGL 2024 Notification has been released. Candidates Applying Online for the upcoming SSC CGL 2024 exam must be well aware of the revised exam pattern and the SSC CGL syllabus. In this blog, we have shared all the details about the revised SSC CGL Selection Process 2024 and the exam pattern.
SSC CGL Apply Online Last Date Extended
The SSC CGL 2024 Apply Online last date is Extended to 27th July 2024 until 11:00 PM, and the last date to submit the SSC CGL application fees is 28th July 2024. Candidates can fill out the CGL application form via the direct link provided below.
SSC CGL 2024 Apply Online Link
SSC CGL Selection Process 2024
The SSC CGL 2024 selection process is divided into two tiers or stages i.e. Tier-1 and Tier-2. The candidates are expected to clear Tier-1 to be eligible for Tier-2. The details about the SSC CGL selection process are as follows:
| Stage | Description |
| Online Application | Candidates must fill out an online application form, providing personal details and educational qualifications. |
| Tier-I Examination scheduled for September to October 2024 | A computer-based examination. |
| Tier-II Examination scheduled for December 2024 | Computer-based examination consisting of three papers: Paper 1, Paper 2 (for Junior Statistical Officer applicants) |
| Tier-II Paper 1 | Compulsory for all posts. |
| Tier-II Paper 2 | Specifically for candidates applying for the Junior Statistical Officer post. |
| Document Verification | Candidates who qualify for document verification must attend this stage. |
SSC CGL Selection Process 2024 – Important Date
The SSC CGL application process has started, and the SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam is scheduled to be held between September and October 2024. Detailed SSC CGL exam dates are provided below:
| Event | Date |
| SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam Date 2024 | September to October 2024 |
| SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam Date 2024 | December 2024 |
SSC CGL Tier 1 Selection Process
Candidates must clear the SSC CGL Tier-1 to qualify for the SSC CGL Tier-2 examination. Candidates who cleared tier-1 would be shortlisted, category-by-category, to appear in Tier-II Examination based on the marks earned in Tier-I, or Computer Based Examination.
For Paper-I of Tier-II (for the position of Junior Statistical Officer), and Paper-I of Tier-II, separate cut-offs will be established (i.e. for all other posts).
SSC CGL Tier-1 Exam Structure
- Sections: Reasoning, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, and English Language.
- Questions: 25 questions per section.
- Total Marks: 200 marks (100 questions, 2 marks each).
- Exam Type: Computer-based multiple-choice.
- Languages: English and Hindi (except the English section).
- Total Time: 1 hour.
- For Scribe-Eligible Candidates: 1 hour and 20 minutes.
- Marks per Question: 2 marks.
- Negative Marking: 0.50 marks are deducted for each wrong answer.
- Minimum Qualifying Marks: 30% for UR (Unreserved) category candidate
SSC CGL Tier-1 Exam Pattern
The sections that are asked in the SSC CGL Tier-1 Exam:
- General Intelligence & Reasoning
- General Awareness
- Quantitative Aptitude
- English Comprehension
| Subject | Total Questions | Total Marks |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 50 |
| General Awareness | 25 | 50 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 50 |
| English Language | 25 | 50 |
| Total | 100 | 200 |
Candidates will get a total of 60 minutes for the exam while candidates eligible for the scribe will get 80 minutes to complete the examination.
SSC CGL Tier 2 Selection Process
The SSC CGL Tier 2 Exam is a crucial stage in the SSC CGL Selection Process. It plays a key role in determining the final selection of candidates. This stage includes multiple papers that test various skills and knowledge areas required for different positions.
Importance: Tier 2 is the most important decision-making stage of the SSC CGL Selection Process.
Number of Papers: There are three papers in Tier 2.
- Paper 1: Mandatory for all candidates.
- Required for every position.
- Paper 2: For candidates applying for the position of Junior Statistical Officer (JSO).
| Particulars | Details |
| SSC CGL Tier-2 Sessions | Held in two sessions on the same day for Paper 1. Session, one includes Section I, Section II, and Module-I of Section III. Session two consists of Module II of Section III. |
| Paper 1 Sections | Candidates must qualify for all sections. |
| Paper Type | All three papers in Tier-2 are Objective Type MCQs, except for Module II of Section III of Paper 1. |
| Paper 1 | Mandatory for all posts. |
| Paper 2 | For candidates applying for Junior Statistical Officer in the Ministry of Statistics and Program Implementation. |
| Language | Questions were asked in both English and Tamil, except for the English Language And Comprehension module in Section II of Paper 1. |
| Negative Marking | –1 mark for each wrong answer in Section I, Section II, and Module I of Section III of Paper 1. –0.50 mark for every wrong answer in Paper 2 and Paper 3. |
| Qualifying Modules | Module I of Section III of Paper 1 is mandatory but qualifying in nature. Module II of Section III of Paper 1 consists of the Data Entry Speed Test (DEST), which is qualifying and mandatory for all SSC CGL posts. |
| DEST/Skill Test | – 2,000 key depressions in 15 minutes on the computer. |
SSC CGL Tier-2 Exam Pattern
The SSC CGL Tier 2 Exam Pattern is as follows:
| S. No. | Papers | Time Allotted |
| 1 | Paper-I: (Compulsory for all posts) | 2 hours 30 minutes |
| 2 | Paper-II: Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) | 2 hours |
The detailed SSC CGL Tier-2 Exam pattern is given below:
| Paper | Session | Section | Subject | Questions | Marks |
| I (Common for all posts) | I (2 hours and 15 minutes) | I (1 hour ) | Module I – Mathematical abilities Module II –Reasoning and General Intelligence | 30 30 Total = 60 | 60 x 3= 180 |
| II (1 hour ) | Module I – English Language Comprehension Module II – General Awareness | 45 25 Total = 70 | 70 x 3 = 210 | ||
| III (15 minutes) | Module – I – Computer Knowledge module | 20 | 20 x 3 = 60 | ||
| II (15 minutes) | III | Module – II : Data Entry Speed Test | One data entry task of 2000 key | ||
| II (Only for JSO) | 2 hours | Statistics (Paper I as above) | 100 | 100 x 2 = 200 |
Minimum Qualifying Marks in SSC CGL Tier 1 & Tier 2
The minimum qualifying marks in SSC CGL 2024 Tier 1 and Tier 2 i.e. Tier-I, Section-I, Section-II & Module-I of Section-III of Paper-I of Tier-II, Paper-II & Paper-III of Tier-II Exam for all categories:
| Category | Minimum Qualifying Marks |
| UR | 30% |
| OBC/ EWS | 25% |
| All other categories | 20% |
Minimum Qualifying Mark in Data Entry Speed Test
The SSC CGL minimum error percentage permitted in DEST i.e. Module-II of Section-III of Paper-I of Tier-II Exam is given below.
| Category | Minimum Qualifying Marks |
| UR | 20% |
| OBC/ EWS | 25% |
| All other categories | 30% |
SSC CGL Syllabus
Candidates who are eagerly waiting for the SSC CGL 2024 Examination must be well aware of the SSC CGL syllabus, as the syllabus plays an important role in every candidate’s preparation. The link to download the SSC CGL syllabus has been provided below.
SSC CGL Documents Required For Verification
Candidates must bring original documents for verification during the SSC CGL 2024 Selection Process, including a photo ID proof that matches the date of birth on the Admission Certificate. For verification, candidates may present an original copy of one of the following documents:
| Document Type | Description |
| Aadhar Card/E-Aadhar printout | Official identity document issued by UIDAI, available in physical or digital format. |
| Voter’s ID Card | Official identity document issued by the Election Commission of India to eligible voters. |
| PAN Card | Permanent Account Number card issued by the Income Tax Department for financial transactions. |
| Driving License | Official document issued by the Regional Transport Office (RTO) permitting an individual to drive. |
| Official ID Card of your School/College/University | Identification card issued by educational institutions for students and staff. |
| Employer ID Card (Govt./PSU) | Identification card issued by government or public sector undertakings to their employees. |
| Ex-Serviceman Discharge Book issued by the Ministry of Defence | Document issued by the Ministry of Defence upon discharge from military service. |
| Any other photo ID Card issued by the Central/State Government | Any official identification card with a photo issued by the central or state government. |
Candidates must ensure that the information on their Photo ID proof matches the information on their Admission Certificate, and they must bring the original copy of the document for verification. Failure to submit the required documents will result in exclusion from the SSC CGL Selection Process.
Key Points on the SSC CGL Selection Process 2024
Candidates must follow these basic key points while appearing for the SSC CGL 2024 Examination:
| Particulars | Details |
| SSC CGL Result Evaluation Process | – Candidates’ marks from both exam tiers will be normalized for fair selection. – Normalization aims to equalize the marks of candidates across different exam shifts. – Transparency in selection is ensured through this process. |
| Restrictions on Mark Re-evaluation | – Candidates cannot request a re-evaluation of their marks in any exam tier/stage. |
| Evaluation Criteria | – Candidates must qualify in both Section I and II to proceed to Section III of Tier II. – Failure to qualify in either section results in disqualification from further consideration. |
| Submission Requirements | – Candidates must submit their post preference order on the official website. – Failure to do so will lead to disqualification. |
| Answer Key Objection Procedure | – SSC CGL Answer Key will be released post-exam stages completion. – Candidates can submit objections online within a specified time frame. – Each objection requires a payment of Rs. 100 per question. |
Before starting preparation for any exam the candidate must acquire good knowledge about the selection process. So that the candidate will get an idea about the exam and develop a preparation strategy. Hope this article provides you with enough information about the SSC CGL Selection Process 2024. For more information like this do follow Oliveboard’s website.
SSC CGL Selection Process 2024 – FAQs
Ans. It will take around 1 year ranging from the application start date to the final appointment. This is as per the previous cycle.
Ans. There won’t be any interview rounds in the SSC CGL Selection process as per the newly revised pattern.
Ans. The SSC CGL exam includes Tier-I, and Tier-II before the final document verification round.
Ans. As per the latest SSC CGL notification, there are only two tiers or stages: Tier 1 and Tier 2.
Ans. Yes, there is a negative marking in the SSC CGL exam 2024 and the negative marking will be 0,05 for each wrong answer.
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