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General Information SSC CGL

Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Examination is known as SSC CGL. Staff Selection Commission (SSC) conducts this nationwide examination to select candidates for Group B and Group C posts in various government ministries in India. Here are some key details about SSC CGL:

Eligibility Criteria:
  • Educational Qualification: Candidates must have graduation degree from a recognized university.

  • Age Limit: The age limit varies depending on the specific posts within SSC CGL.

Exam Level:
  • From 2024, SSC CGL will be conducted in 2 levels, both of which will be objective, with no descriptive paper.

  • Tier-I: Computer Based Objective Test (General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, English Comprehension). Each section will have 25 questions of 50 marks. (Total 100 Questions of 200 marks)

  • Tier-II: Computer based examination with Three papers



SSC CGL Tier 2 Paper 1 






Sections 

Module 

Subject 

No. of Questions 

Marks 

Weightage 

Section I 

Module-I 

Mathematical Abilities 

30 

60*3 = 180 

23% 

Module-II 

Reasoning and General Intelligence 

30 

23% 



Section II 

Module-I 

English Language and Comprehension 

45 

70*3 = 210 

35% 

Module-II 

General Awareness 

25 

19% 



Section III 

Module-I 

Computer Knowledge Test 

20 

20*3 = 60 

Qualifying 

Module-II 

Data Entry Speed Test  

One Data Entry Task 

Qualifying 



SSC CGL Tier 2 Exam Pattern – Paper 2 & 3 






Paper 

Section 

No. of Questions 

Maximum Marks 

Duration 


Paper II 

Statistics 

100 

200 

2 hours 


Paper III 

General Studies (Finance and Economics) 

100 

200 

2 hours 



Post and Department:
  • SSC CGL recruits for various Group B and Group C posts in Ministries, Departments and Organizations of the Government of India.

  • Some popular posts include Assistant Audit Officer (AAO), Assistant Section Officer (ASO), Inspector (Income Tax/Excise/Customs), etc.

Application Process :
  • Candidates can apply online through the official website of SSC during the application window.

  • Keep an eye on the official notification for updates on exam dates, syllabus and other relevant information.

Important Dates:
  • Applications for SSC CGL 2024 are now closed.

  • Tier-1 exam will be conducted from July 14 to August 3, 2024.

More information:
Tips for preparation:
  • Understand the syllabus thoroughly.

  • Practice mock tests and previous year question papers.

  • Pay attention to time management during the exam.

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