SSC CGL Selection Process 2024, Check Step by Step

SSC CGL Selection Process

SSC CGL Selection Process 2024: SSC CGL Notification 2024 is expected to be released on 11th June 2024. If you planning to apply for the upcoming SSC CGL exam candidate must be well aware of the revised exam pattern and selection process. Before preparation, it is important to understand the SSC CGL Selection process 2024 well. In this blog, we have shared with you all the details about the revised SSC CGL Selection process 2024 and exam pattern.

SSC CGL Selection Process 2024

The SSC CGL 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. Learn more about the SSC CGL selection process as per the upcoming notification.

• Online Application: Candidates must submit an online application form, which includes personal details and educational qualifications.
• Tier-I Examination: Tier-1 is a computer-based examination.
• Tier-II Examination: Tier-2 is computer-based, and includes three papers i.e. paper 1, paper 2, and paper 3.
• Tier-II Paper 1: Paper 1 is compulsory for all posts.
• Tier-II Paper 2: Paper 2 is only for candidates who applied for Junior Statistical Officer.
• Tier-II paper 3: Paper 3 is conducted for candidates who are shortlisted in Tier-1 for Paper-III i.e. for the post of Assistant Audit Officer/Assistant Accounts Officer.
• Document Verification: Candidates who are qualified for document verification should appear for document verification.

Tier 1 Selection Process

Candidates must clear Tier-1 to qualify for Tier-2. 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), Paper-III of Tier-II (for the positions of Assistant Audit Officer and Assistant Accounts Officer), and Paper-I of Tier-II, separate cut-offs will be established (i.e. for all other posts).

• The Tier-1 exam is divided into 4 sections – Reasoning, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude & English Language, per the new SSC CGL Syllabus 2024.
• SSC CGL Tier-1 is a computer-based multiple-choice type exam.
• The exam paper will be set bilingually i.e. in English & Hindi, except for the English section.
• The total mark for tier 1 is 50 marks, each section carries 25 questions for 2 marks each.
• The total time duration for the Tier 1 exam is 1 hour and for scribe-eligible candidates, the time duration is 1 hour and 20 mins.
• There is a negative marking of 0.50 for every wrong attempt.
• The minimum qualifying mark for Tier 1 SSC CGL paper is 30% for the UR category.

SSC CGL Tier-1 Exam Pattern:

The sections that are asked in the SSC CGL Tier-1 Exam:

1. General Intelligence & Reasoning
2. General Awareness
3. Quantitative Aptitude
4. 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

Tier 2 Selection Process

The SSC CGL Tier 2 Exam is the most important decision-making stage of the SSC CGL Selection Process. Tier 2 will consist of three papers, according to the most recent notification. Paper 1 is mandatory for all candidates, regardless of the position for which they have applied. Paper 2 will be for candidates applying for the position of Junior Statistical Officer (JSO), and Paper 3 will be for candidates applying for the position of Assistant Audit Officer/ Assistant Accounts Officer. Continue reading to learn more about Tier 2 of the SSC CGL Selection Process.

• The SSC CGL tier-2 is held in two sessions for paper 1 on the same day. Session one will consist of section I and section II and module-I of section III. Section II will have Module II of Section III.
• Candidates are required to qualify for all sections of paper 1.
• All three papers in tier-2 will be Objective Type MCQs, except for Module II of section III of paper 1.
• Paper 1 is mandatory for all posts.
• Paper 2 is for candidates who apply for Junior Statistical Officer in the Ministry of Statistics and Program Implementation.
• Paper 3 is only for candidates shortlisted for paper 3 in Tier 1. That is for the postings of Assistant Audit Officer/ Assistant Accounts Officer.
• All questions will be asked in both English and Tamil language, Except for the English Language And Comprehension module in Section II of Paper 1.
• There will be a negative marking of 1 mark for each wrong answer in Section-I, Section-II, and Module-I of Section-III of Paper 1.
•  There will be a negative marking of 0.50 mark for every wrong answer on paper 2 and paper 3.
• Module-I of Section III of the paper is mandatory but it is qualifying in nature.
• Module-II of section III of paper 1 consists of Data Entry Speed Test(DEST) in Session II. It is qualifying in nature and mandatory for all SSC CGL posts.
• The DEST/Skill Test will be of 2,000 key depressions from 15mins on the computer.

SSC CGL Tier-2 Exam Pattern:

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
3	Paper-III: Assistant Audit Officer/ Assistant Accounts Officer	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
III – AAO (Assistant Audit Officer) & Assistant Accounts officer	2 hours		General Studies (Finance & Economics) (Paper I as above)	100	100 x 2 = 200
			Total	500	850

Minimum Qualifying Marks in SSC CGL Tier 1 & Tier 2:

The minimum qualifying marks in SSC CGL 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 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 Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility criteria for SSC CGL selection process is discussed below.

• Educational Qualification: The candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university in any discipline. However, for some postings, specific educational qualifications are required.
• Age Limit: The age limit varies depending on the posts. Mostly the age limit is between 18 to 32 years. However, some categories of candidates like OBC, SC/ST, PWD, etc have some age relaxations.
• Nationality: Candidates must be a citizens of India, Nepal, Bhutan, or Tibetan refugees who came over to India before January 1, 1962, to permanently settle in India.
• Physical Standards: Candidates must match all the physical standards mentioned by the commission for some posts.
• Number of Attempts: The number of attempts will also vary depending on the category of the candidate.

SSC CGL Document Verification

Candidates must bring original documents for verification during the SSC CGL Selection Process, including 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:

• Aadhar Card/E-Aadhar printout
• Voter’s ID Card
• PAN Card
• Driving License
• Official ID Card of your School/College/University
• Employer ID Card (Govt./ PSU)
• Ex-Serviceman Discharge Book issued by the Ministry of Defence
• Any other photo ID Card issued by the Central/ 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’ normalized marks in both exam tiers will be considered for an accurate and unbiased selection in the SSC CGL Result.
• The SSC CGL Normalization Process is critical for equalizing the marks of candidates who took different shift exams to bring transparency to the selection process.
• Candidates are not permitted to re-evaluate/re-check their marks obtained in any tier/stage of the SSC CGL exam by the Commission.
• Candidates who do not qualify in both Sections I and II will not be evaluated in Section III of the Tier II exam and will not be considered further in the selection process.
• Candidates who do not submit their SSC CGL Post Preference Order on the official website will be disqualified.
• The SSC CGL Answer Key will be made available by the board after the exam stages have been completed. If you want to submit online objections against these answer keys, you must pay Rs. 100 per question within a certain time frame.

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.

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