SSC CGL 2024

SSC CGL 2024: Notification, Vacancy, Exam Date, Eligibility, Application

The official notification of SSC CGL 2024 is released on 24 June 2024. The Online Application for the registration will be open for one month from the date of the start date of online application. The date for the official notification for SSC CGL 2024 is updated on the official website of SSC. Candidates can keep a close eye on our page to get the direct link for the online application. 

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Activity
Tentative Dates
Notification Release Date
24 June 2024
Online Application Process Duration
24-06-2024 to 24-07-2024
SSC CGL Tier-I Application Status Out
June 2024
SSC CGL Admit Card 2021-22 Tier-I
To Be Notified Later
SSC CGL 2024 Tier-I Exam Date
To Be Notified Later
SSC CGL Tier-I Answer Key
To Be Notified Later
SSC CGL Tier-I Result
To Be Notified Later
SSC CGL Tier-II Admit Card
To Be Notified Later
SSC CGL Tier-II Exam Date
To Be Notified Later

SSC CGL Tier - 1, 2 Previous Year Papers with Solutions Download PDF

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SSC CGL 2024 Vacancy:

The approximate number of vacancies for different posts under SSC CGL 2024  recruitment notified later.

SSC CGL 2024 Exam Dates:

Activity
 Date
SSC CGL 2024 Notification Release Date
24 June 2024
SSC CGL 2024 Application Start Date
24 June 2024
SSC CGL 2024 Application End Date
24 July 2024
Last date and time for receipt of online applications:
25 July 2024
Last date and time for generation of offline Challan:
25 July 2024
SSC CGL 2024 Tier- I (CBE) Exam Date
To Be Notified later
SSC CGL Tier- II (CBE)
To Be Notified later


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SSC CGL 2024 Eligiblity Criteria:

1. Citizenship: Candidate must be a citizen of India
2. Age Limit (As on 01-08-2024)
There are different set of age limits for different posts in SSC CGL Exam 2024, which are tabulated below:

Post Name Department Age
Assistant Audit Officer Indian Audit & Accounts Department under CAG Not exceeding 30 years
Assistant Accounts Officer Indian Audit & Accounts Department under CAG Not exceeding 30 years
Assistant Section Officer Central Secretariat Service 20-30 years
Assistant Section Officer Intelligence Bureau Not exceeding 30 years
Assistant Section Officer Ministry of Railway 20-30 years
Assistant Section Officer Ministry of External Affairs 20-30 years
Assistant Section Officer AFHQ 20-30 years
Assistant Other Ministries/ Departments/ Organizations 18-30 years
Assistant Other Ministries/ Departments/ Organizations 20-30 years
Assistant Section Officer Other Ministries/ Departments/ Organizations Not exceeding 30 years
Assistant Other Ministries/ Departments/ Organizations Not exceeding 30 years
Assistant/ Superintendent Other Ministries/ Departments/ Organizations Not exceeding 30 years
Inspector of Income Tax CBDT Not exceeding 30 years
Inspector, (Central Excise) CBEC Not exceeding 30 years
Inspector (Preventive Officer) CBEC Not exceeding 30 years
Inspector (Examiner) CBEC Not exceeding 30 years
Assistant Enforcement Officer Directorate of Enforcement, Department of Revenue Up to 30 years
Sub Inspector Central Bureau of Investigation 20-30 years
Inspector Posts Department of Post 18-30 years
Divisional Accountant Offices under CAG Not exceeding 30 years
Inspector Central Bureau of Narcotics Not exceeding 30 years
Sub Inspector National Investigation Agency (NIA) Up to 30 years
Junior Statistical Officer M/o Statistics & Programme Implementation Up to 32 years
Auditor Offices under C&AG 18-27 years
Auditor Offices under CGDA 18-27 years
Auditor Other Ministry/ Departments 18-27 years
Accountant Offices under C&AG 18-27 years
Accountant/ Junior Accountant Other Ministry/ Departments 18-27 years
Senior Secretariat Assistant/ Upper Division Clerks Central Govt. Offices/ Ministries other than CSCS cadres 18-27 years
Tax Assistant CBDT 18-27 years
Tax Assistant CBEC 20-27 years
Sub-Inspector Central Bureau of Narcotics 18-27 years
Upper Division Clerks Dte. Gen Border Road Organization (MoD) 18-27 years
 
Relaxation in upper age limit in SSC CGL 2024
There are various age relaxations provided by the exam conducting authority to the candidates belonging to the reserved category. The table below contains details about the age relaxations provided by SSC.
S.No Category Age Relaxation
1. OBC 3 years
2. ST/SC 5 years
3. PH + Gen 10 years
4. PH + OBC 13 years
5. PH + SC/ST 15 years
6. Ex-Servicemen (Gen) 3 years
7. Ex-Servicemen (OBC) 6 years
8. Ex-Servicemen (SC/ST) 8 years
 

3. SSC CGL 2024 Educational Qualification (As on 01-08-2024):-
The basic and compulsory education qualification required under SSC CGL 2024 Eligibility is holding a Bachelor’s Degree / Graduation or any equivalent qualification from a recognized university.

SSC CGL Educational Qualification
Assistant Audit Officer

Bachelor's Degree in any subject from a recognized University
OR
Desirable Qualification: CA/CS/MBA/Cost &Management Accountant/ Masters in Commerce/Masters in Business Studies

Junior Statistical Officer Bachelor's Degree in any subject from a recognized University
OR
Institute with at least 60% Marks in Mathematics at 12th standard level
OR
Bachelor's Degree in any subject with Statistics as one of the subjects at degree level.
Statistical Investigator Grade-II Post

Bachelor’s Degree from any recognized University with minimum 60% in Mathematics in Class 12th
OR
Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline with Statistics as one of the subjects in graduation

All Other Posts Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from arecognized University or equivalent
Important Note The candidates appearing in the final year of their graduation can also apply, however they must possess Essential qualification on or before 01-01-2022.

4. Physical Fitness Requirements:
Apart from the above, there are certain requisite Physical Standards for Inspector (Central Excise/ Examiner/Preventive Officer), Sub-Inspector in CBI (Central Bureau of Investigation) and Sub-Inspector in NIA (National Investigation Agency).

SSC CGL 2024 Selection Process
Staff Selection Commission of India will be conducting SSC CGL 2024 Exam in four stages: Tier-1, Tier-2 Exam
a)  Tier -I:- Written Examination (Multiple Choice- Computer Based Test).
b)  Tier -II:-  Written Examination (Multiple Choice- Computer Based Test).

This is good for preparing to make a note of SSC CGL 2024 Exam Pattern & Syllabus, before starting the exam SSC CGL preparation. SSC CGL Exam Pattern 2024 for Tier 1 & 2 are given below:

  • SSC CGL 2024 Tier 1 and Tier 2 exam will be held online.
  • The time limit for examination of Tier -I is 60 minutes.
  • There will be no sectional cut off.

SSC CGL Exam Pattern:

Staff Selection Commission of India will be conducting SSC CGL 2024 Exam in four stages: Tier-1, Tier-2.. While Tier-I & Tier-II exam will be conducted online. Let's have a look at the exam pattern for all these stages of SSC CGL 2024 Recruitment process one by one.

1. SSC CGL 2024 Tier-I Examination
It consists of a paper of Objective type (multiple choice questions) and carries a maximum of 200 marks to be solved in duration of 1hr.
The scheme of this test is given below in a table:

Parts Subject No. of Questions Max. Marks Duration
A General Intelligence & Reasoning 25 50 1 Hours
B General Awareness 25 50
C Numerical Aptitude 25 50
D English Comprehension 25 50
Total 100 200
 

Penalty for wrong answer:
There is a negative marking of 1/4 Marks for each wrong answer. There is no sectional cut off. No point will be deducted if the question is left blank or unattempted by a candidate. For visually handicapped Person the exam duration is 80 minutes.

SSC CGL Tier 2 Exam Pattern 2024 (Revised)

The SSC CGL Tier 2 Exam 2024 will be conducted in 3 phases- Paper 1, Paper 2, and Paper 3. Paper I (Compulsory for all posts), Paper II for candidates who apply for the posts of Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) in the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation and Paper III for candidates who apply for the posts of Assistant Audit Officer/ Assistant Accounts Officer.

SSC CGL Tier 2 Exam Pattern 2024

S.No. Papers Time Allotted
1 Paper I: (Compulsory for all posts) 2 hours 30 minutes
2 Paper II: Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) and Statistical Investigator Gr. II 2 hours
3 Paper III: Assistant Audit Officer/ Assistant Accounts Officer 2 hours

The detailed SSC CGL Exam Pattern 2024 for Tier 2 Exam has been discussed below along with the changes made by SSC this year. 

SSC CGL Tier 2 Exam Pattern 2024 [Paper 1]
Sessions Sections Modules Subject No. of Questions Marks Weightage Duration
Session I Section I Module-I Mathematical Abilities 30 90 23% 1 hour
Module-II Reasoning and General Intelligence 30 90 23%
Section II Module-I English Language and Comprehension 45 135 35% 1 hour
Module-II General Awareness 25 75 19%
Section III Module-I Computer Knowledge Test 20 60 Qualifying 15 minutes
Session II Module-II Data Entry Speed Test  One Data Entry Task Qualifying 15 minutes
SSC CGL Tier 2 Exam Pattern 2024 [Paper 2 & 3]
Papers Sections No. of question Maximum Marks Duration
Paper II Statistics 100 200 2 hours
Paper III General Studies (Finance and Economics) 100 200 2 hours

Penalty of Wrong Answer: There is a negative marking of 1 mark for each wrong answer in Section-I, Section-II and Module-I of Section-III of Paper-I and 0.50 marks for each wrong answer in Paper-II and Paper-III.

Document Verification: The last step to the final selection would be Document Verification.

Final Selection
The final selection will be based on the candidate’s performance in Tier 1, Tier 2 and Tier 3. Recruitment will be based on the candidates marks, rank achieved and their post preferences.

SSC CGL Syllabus:

Detailed information SSC CGL Syllabus 

SSC CGL Examination Tier-I Syllabus

Go through the detailed SSC CGL Syllabus for Tier-I exam given below. The syllabus is distributed among 4 subjects - General Intelligence & Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, GA & English. Know the topics that will be asked in each of this subject.

General Intelligence and Reasoning Quantitative Aptitude General Awareness English Language
Classification Simplification Static GK Reading Comprehension
Analogy Interest Science Fill in the blanks
Coding and Decoding Percentage Current Affairs Spellings
Puzzle Ratio and Proportion Geography Phrase or idiom meaning
Matrix Average Finance and Economy One word substitution
Word formation Problems on Age Polity Phrase replacement/ Sentence correction
Arranging words in Logical order or Dictionary order Time, Distance and Speed History Error Spotting
Venn Diagram Profit and Loss   Close Test
Directions and Distance Number Series   Rearrangment
Blood Relations Number System   Direct-Indirect
Missing Number Mensuration   Active-Passive 
Series Data Interpretation    
Non-Verbal Reasoning Time and Work    
Verbal Reasoning Mixture Problems    
  Algebra    
  Geometry    
  Trigonometry    
 
Negative Marking:- There will be negative marking of 1/4 marks for each wrong answer in the Tier I exam.

SSC CGL Examination Tier-II Syllabus
Tier II exam consists of the following sections - Quantitative Ability, English language, Statistics, and General Studies. Each section consists of 200 marks and time allotted for each section is 2 hours. As you can see, the syllabus of Tier I and Tier II are almost same but the Tier II exam is much difficult to crack.

Statistics Quantitative Aptitude General Awareness English Language
Collection and Representation of Data Simplification Finance and Accounting Reading Comprehension
Measure of Dispersion Interest Fundamental Principles Fill in the blanks
Measure of Central Tendency Percentage Basic Concepts of Accounting Spellings
Moments, Skewness and Kurtosis Ratio and Proportion Self-Balancing Ledger Phrase or idiom meaning
Correlation and Regression Average Finance and Economy One word substitution
Random Variables Problems on Age Polity Phrase replacement/ Sentence correction
Sampling Theory TIme, Distance and Speed Economic and Governance Error Spotting
Analysis and Variance Profit and Loss Comptroller and Auditor General of India  
Time Series Analysis Number Series Finance Commission  
Index Number Number System Theory of Demand and Supply  
  Mensuration    
  Data Interpretation    
  Time and Work    
  Mixture Problems    
  Algebra    
  Geometry    
  Trigonometry    

DEST ( Date Entry Speed Test ) : For the post of Tax Assistant (Central Excise and Income Tax),DEST Exam through SSC CGL 2024 exam is conducted to check the typing speed of the candidate. The candidates are given an article in English which they have to type on Computer. A candidate is required to type 2000 words in 15 minutes.

CPT ( Computer Proficiency Test ): Word Processing, Spread Sheets and Generation of slides are the three modules that are important for this exam and the commission demands a candidate to be proficient in it for the post of Assistant Section Officer in CSS, MEA & AFHQ, Assistant in Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Assistant (GSI) in the Ministry of Mines, Inspector (Central Excise), Inspector (Preventive Officer) & Inspector (Examiner) in CBIC.

Document Verification: The last step to the final selection would be Document Verification.

SSC CGL Pre - Exam Training:
There is no Pre - Exam Training conducted for SSC CGL Exam.

SSC CGL Interview Detail
No, the interview is not conducted for any post in SSC CGL.

SSC CGL Salary Structure
The grade pay will decide the gross salary package for all SSC CGL 2024 vacancies.

Pay Level-8 (Rs 47600 to 151100):

S No Name of Post Ministry/ Department/ Office/ Cadre Classification of Posts
1 Assistant Audit Officer Indian Audit & Accounts Department under C&AG Group “B” Gazetted (Non Ministerial)
2 Assistant Accounts Officer Indian Audit & Accounts Department under C&AG Group “B” Gazetted (Non Ministerial)

Pay Level-7 (Rs 44900 to 142400):

S No Name of Post Ministry/ Department/ Office/ Cadre Classification of Posts
3 Assistant Section Officer Central Secretariat Service Group “B”
4 Assistant Section Officer Intelligence Bureau Group “B”
5 Assistant Section Officer Ministry of Railway Group “B”
6 Assistant Section Officer Ministry of External Affairs Group “B”
7 Assistant Section Officer AFHQ Group “B”
8 Assistant Other Ministries/ Departments/ Organizations Group “B”
9 Assistant Other Ministries/ Departments/ Organizations Group “B”
10 Assistant Section Officer Other Ministries/ Departments/ Organizations Group “B”
11 Inspector of Income Tax CBDT Group “C”
12 Inspector, (Central Excise) CBIC Group “B”
13 Inspector (Preventive Officer)
14 Inspector (Examiner)
15 Assistant Enforcement Officer Directorate of Enforcement, Department of Revenue Group “B”
16 Sub Inspector Central Bureau of Investigation Group “B”
17 Inspector Posts Department of Post Group “B”
18 Inspector Central Bureau of Narcotics Group “B”

Pay Level-6 (Rs 35400 to 112400):

S No Name of Post Ministry/ Department/ Office/ Cadre Classification of Posts
19 Assistant Other Ministries/ Departments/ Organizations Group “B”
20 Assistant/ Superin- tendent Other Ministries/ Departments/ Organizations Group “B”
21 Divisional Accountant Offices under C&AG Group “B”
22 Sub Inspector National Investigation Agency (NIA) Group “B”
23 Junior Statistical Officer M/o Statistics & Programme Implementation. Group “B”
24 Statistical Investigator Grade-II Registrar General of India Group “B”

Pay Level-5 (Rs 29200 to 92300):

S No Name of Post Ministry/ Department/ Office/ Cadre Classification of Posts
25 Auditor Offices under C&AG Group “C”
26 Auditor Other Ministry/ Departments Group “C”
27 Auditor Offices under CGDA Group “C”
28 Accountant Offices under C&AG Group “C”
29 Accountant/ Junior Accountant Other Ministry/ Departments Group “C”

Pay Level-4 (Rs 25500 to 81100):

S No Name of Post Ministry/ Department/ Office/ Cadre Classification of Posts
25 Senior Secretariat Assistant/ Upper Division Clerks Central Govt. Offices/ Ministries other than CSCS cadres. Group “C”
26 Tax Assistant CBDT Group “C”
27 Tax Assistant CBIC Group “C”
28 Sub-Inspector Central Bureau of Narcotics Group “C”
29 Upper Division Clerks Dte. Gen Border Road Organisation (MoD)
 
(Post is only for male Candidates with higher physical and medical standards)
Group “C”

SSC CGL 2024 Application Fee:

Category Fees
For General /OBC candidates Rs.100/-
For SC/ST/PH candidates Nill
For Female candidates Nill
 

 SSC CGL 2024 Admit Card (Available soon) and Other info: 

  • The admission ticket or hall ticket will be available a week before the scheduled date of the exam for the respective candidate. Visit the official website in order to download the document. No physical copy of the admit card through the post would be dispatched.
  • The candidate will need Registration Number/Roll Number and the Password/D.O.B while logging in.
  • SSC will release SSC CGL Admit Card separately for different levels of Examination, i.e. Admit Card for Tier-I will be released first followed by Admit Card for Tier-II and so on. Admit Card for Tier-II will be issued to candidates who have a qualified Tier-I Exam. 
How to download SSC CGL Admit Card?
  •  Visit the official website of SSC CGL- www.ssc.nic.in
  • Click on the link ‘SSC CGL Admit Card’
  • click on regional websites.
  • Enter registration number and password to login
  • Admit card would get displayed on the screen
  • Download it and take two to three printouts

SSC CGL 2023: Result

SSC CGL Tier 1 Cut-Off Marks 2023

The Staff Selection Commission conducted the CGL Tier-I, 2023 from 14th July 27th July 2023 . A total of 9,78,103 candidates appeared in the said examination. The cut-off marks and the number of candidates getting qualified for Tier-II and Tier-III Examinations are as follows:

SSC CGL Tier 1 Cut Off 2023
SSC CGL Cut Off for Finance/Assistant Audit Officer/ Assistant Accounts Officer Posts
Category SSC CGL AAO Cut-Off
General 169.67168
EWS 167.18331 
OBC 166.28763
SC 154.29292
ST 148.98918
OH 147.95269
HH 126.86400
Others-PWD 109.82718
SSC CGL Cut Off for Statistics & Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) Post
Category SSC CGL JSO Cut-Off
General 168.53975 
EWS 166.06750 
OBC 165.86857 
SC 148.50911
ST 146.65109
OH 132.72381
HH 80.99998
VH 114.60998
SSC CGL Cut Off for Statistical Investigator Gr.II
Category SSC CGL Statistical Investigator Gr.II Cut-Off
General 172.36025
OBC 152.42184
EWS 158.76802
SC --
ST 127.32602
HH 49.14875
VH 82.56201
Others-PWD 40.00000
SSC CGL Cut Off for Posts Except for Assistant Audit Officer/ Assistant Accounts Officer/ Junior Statistical Officer
Category SSC CGL Cut-Off (Other Posts)
General 150.04936
EWS 143.44441
OBC 145.93743
SC 126.68201
ST 118.16655
ESM 100.29326
OH 115.98466
HH 77.72754
VH 121.59662
Other PWD 57.45303

SSC CGL 2023 Tier-1 Result: List 2 (APPEARING IN TIER-2 (PAPER-1, PAPER-2, PAPER-3)

SSC CGL Tier 2 Result 2023

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the result for SSC CGL 2023 Tier-II exam. SSC CGL 2023 Examination was successfully conducted from 25th, 26th and 27th October at various centers across India. All candidates can check SSC CGL 2023 Tier-II exam result by clicking on the links provided below. 

Click here to check SSC CGL 2023 Tier-II Result: List 1

Click here to check SSC CGL 2023 Tier-II Result: List 2 

How to check SSC CGL Result ?
Candidates qualifying all the Tiers of SSC CGL exam as well as those who have not qualified the exam would be able to check their respective score published on official website.
SSC publishes scores of the candidates after each tier of the exam and also at the time of completion of the entire selection process.
Following steps can be followed in order to check your SSC CGL  score.

  • Go to www.ssc.nic.in
  • Click on CGL  Score Pdf
  • Download the Pdf
  • Open the Pdf and search for your name and roll number.

SSC CGL Previous Year Exam Analysis

General Intelligence For SSC CGL 2023

Topic wise analysis of General Intelligence Section of SSC CGL Exam 2023

For your convenience we are providing exact number of questions asked from respective topics in Previous Year SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam.
With this exam analysis, it is transparent to notice that there was no major difference in the number of questions from respective topics. Only Coding Decoding Section begged 1 additional question for itself. And a little change in number of questions from sections like Series, Coding Decoding, Analogy is expected in SSC CGL Tier 1 2023 as well.

S. No. Topics No. Of Questions asked in SSC Shift 1 No. Of Questions asked in SSC CGL Shift 2
1 Analogy 1-2 2
2 Odd One Out 2 2-3
3 Series 2 2-3
4 Statement & Conclusions 1 1-2
5 Directions 1-2 -
6 Sequence (Acc. to Dictionary) 1 1
7 Word Formation 1 1
8 Coding-Decoding 3-4 3
9 Mathematical Operations 1 1
10 Matrix 1 1
11 Blood Relation (Age calculation) 1 1
12 Mirror Image 1 1
13 Venn Diagram 1 1
14 Paper Folding Image 1 1
15 Missing Term 1 1
16 Calendar 1 -
17 Cube - 1
18 Counting Figure 1 1
19 Complete Figure 1 1
20 Hidden Figure 1 1
21 Total Questions 25 25
 

English Language For SSC CGL 2023

Topic wise analysis of English Language Section of SSC CGL Exam 2023

Go through the below table accurately summing up the number of questions from the central topics in previous year SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam.

It is easy to observe that number of questions from particular sections like Fill In The Blanks, Sentence Improvement, Idioms and Phrases, Error Detection reduced by one 2-3 while questions from Synonyms, Antonyms, Spelling Correction increased by one and simultaneously Active Passive, Direct Indirect and Phrase Substitution questions were introduced. This analysis makes this contemplation stronger that same distribution of questions from respective sections is also expected in SSC CGL Tier 1 2018 Exam.

Topics Asked No. of Questions (Shift 1) No. of Questions (Shift 2) No. of Questions (Shift 3) No. of Questions (Shift 4)
Average 1 1-2 1-2 0-1
Geometry 2 4-5 2-3 1-2
Mensuration 2 2 2-3 1-2
Data Interpretation 4-5 4-5 5 3-4
Trigonometry 2 1 1-2 2-3
CI & SI 1 2-3 1 1
Mixture & Alligation 0-1 0-1 0 0
Number System 1-2 2 2 2
Percentages 0-1 2-3 1 1-2
Profit loss & Discount 2 2 1-2 1
Ratio & Proportion 2 2 0-1 1-2
Time and Work 1 0 1 1-2
Algebra 2 1-2 1-2 2-3
Speed, Time and Distance 0 0 1 1

Quantitative Aptitude For SSC CGL 2023

Topic wise analysis of Quantitative Aptitude Section of SSC CGL Exam 2023

For your convenience we are providing exact number of questions asked from respective topics in Previous Year SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam.

In Quantitative Aptitude, the last 2 year exam analysis for this section reveals an increase in number of questions in Topics like Trigonometry and DI dispensing with the reduce in number of questions in Geometry and Mensuration. However this minuscule rise and fall in number of questions from particular topics is acceptable in this year SSC CGL Tier 1 Paper Set as well. So be prepared in advance and practice each section equivalently.

Topics Asked No. of Questions (Shift 1) No. of Questions (Shift 2) No. of Questions (Shift 3) No. of Questions (Shift 4)
Average 1 1-2 1-2 0-1
Geometry 2 4-5 2-3 1-2
Mensuration 2 2 2-3 1-2
Data Interpretation 4-5 4-5 5 3-4
Trigonometry 2 1 1-2 2-3
CI & SI 1 2-3 1 1
Mixture & Alligation 0-1 0-1 0 0
Number System 1-2 2 2 2
Percentages 0-1 2-3 1 1-2
Profit loss & Discount 2 2 1-2 1
Ratio & Proportion 2 2 0-1 1-2
Time and Work 1 0 1 1-2
Algebra 2 1-2 1-2 2-3
Speed, Time and Distance 0 0 1 1

General Awareness For SSC CGL 2023

Topic wise analysis of General Awareness Section of SSC CGL Exam 2023

Below we have provided number of questions from the relevant topics in previous year exam of SSC CGL To let you remove your doubts regarding the weight age of particular topics.

General Awareness Section has always been the biggest surprising element for aspirants. The last 2 year exam analysis ascribes major introduction of questions in particular sections. Current Affair Section demanded more number of questions previous year. Similarly, number of questions were added in Physics and Geography Sections as well with the reduction in Sections of Biology and Economics.
At the same time, General Awareness can’t be bounded and it can surprise you each and every year with amorphous distribution in any section. Hence, studying it thoroughly and covering almost every section to a wider extent is creditable in exam preparation.

Topics

No. of Questions (Shift 1)

No. of Questions (Shift 2) No. of Questions (Shift 3) No. of Questions (Shift 4)

History

1 3-4 2-3 1-2

Indian Polity

1 2-3 2-3 2-3

Physical Geography

1-2 2-3 1-2 2-3

Economy

1 0-1 1-2 1-2

Biology

2 1-2 1 1-2

Physics

2 2 1 1-2

Chemistry

1 1-2 1 1-2

Static GK

3-4 2-3 3-4 4-5

CA

2-3 4-5 3-4 4-5

SSC CGL 2023 Cut Off: Previous Year Exam Cut Off

SSC CGL Tier 1 Cut Off 2021-22

The SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam 2021-22 was held at various exam centers across the country. Lakhs of candidates who appeared in the exam are now anxiously waiting for the release of the SSC CGL Cut-Off 2022. SSC has uploaded SSC CGL Tier 1 Cut Off along with the SSC CGL Result 2022. SSC CGL Cut Off 2022 has been released separately for each post and we have updated the same here in this article.

List 1- SSC CGL Cut-Off and Candidates short-listed in Tier-I for appearing in Tier-II [Paper-I, Paper-II and Paper-IV {General Studies (Finance & Accounts)}] and Tier-III (for the post of Assistant Audit Officer and Assistant Accounts Officer)

SSC CGL Tier-1 Cut Off 2021-22 (Finance & Accounts, AAO)
Category Finance & Accounts, AAO Candidates Available
SC  136.76 2062
ST  131.61 989
OBC  153.36 3738
EWS  156.80 1513
UR  159.07 2162
OH  124.29 207
HH  101.81 150
Others-PWD  65.27 150
Total -- 10971

List-2: SSC CGL Cut-Off and Candidates qualified in Tier-I for appearing in Tier-II [Paper-I, Paper-II and Paper-III (Statistics)] and Tier-III (for the post of Junior Statistical Officer)

SSC CGL Tier-1 Cut Off 2021-22  (Statistics & JSO)
Category Statistics & JSO Candidates Available
SC  139.09 803
ST  125.58 784
OBC  162.48 669
EWS  162.48 490
UR  162.48 790
Total -- 3536

List-3: SSC CGL Cut-Off and Candidates short-listed in Tier-I for appearing in Tier-II [Paper-I, Paper-II and Paper-III (Statistics)] and Tier-III (for the post of Statistical Investigator Gr. II)

SSC CGL Tier-1 Cut Off 2021-22 (Statistics & Statistical Investigator Gr. II)
Category Statistics & Statistical Investigator Gr. II Candidates Available
SC  75.77 5694
ST  62.81 3243
OBC  95.11 10496
EWS  104.63 3544
UR  114.84 4026
OH  47.42 582
HH  40 199
VH 40 179
Others-PWD  40 69
Total -- 28032

List-4: SSC CGL Cut-Off and Candidates short-listed in Tier-I for appearing in Tier-II [Paper-I, Paper-II and Tier III (for all other posts)

SSC CGL Tier-1 Cut Off 2022 (All Other Posts)
Category All Other Posts Candidates Available
SC  94.58 22355
ST  81.52 12784
OBC  117.87 32563
EWS  109.64 17979
UR  130.18 15904
ESM 42.54 7897
OH  77.22 1792
HH  40 1359
VH 64.77 841
Others-PWD  40 374
Total -- 113848

SSC CGL Tier 2 Cut Off 2021-22

SSC CGL Tier 2 Cut-Off 2021-22 has been released along with the Result on the 15th of October 2022. SSC CGL has released Tier 2 Cut-Off on the official website @ssc.nic.in. All candidates can check SSC CGL 2021-22 tier-2 cut-off from the table given below.

Category Assistant Audit Officer (AAO) Junior Statistical Officer (Grade-II) Statistical Investigator Grade-II Remaining Posts
UR 589.31769 546.64385 416.83701 478.55241
OBC 542.10197 546.64385 271.21660 440.22205
SC 500.97592 486.49474 218.17126 384.72348
ST 491.58849 477.40010 203.51718 345.12440
EWS 532.79619 364.49931 351.99348 423.11311
OH 460.21014 241.88030 341.27368
HH 384.80476 181.81987 203.73501
Other PwD 236.79194   181.81987 128.12146

SSC CGL Tier 3 Cut Off 2021-22

List 1- SSC CGL Cut-Off and Candidates short-listed in Tier-III for appearing in Document Verification (for the post of Assistant Audit Officer and Assistant Accounts Officer)

SSC CGL Tier-3 Cut Off 2021-22 (AAO)
Category Cut Off Marks Candidates Available
SC  532.26 421
ST  529.11 196
OBC  574.51 917
EWS  570.83 457
UR  636.78 477
OH  516.57 44
HH  423.80 29
Others-PWD  272.79 29
Total -- 2570

List 2- SSC CGL Cut-Off and Candidates short-listed in Tier-III for appearing in Document Verification (for the post of Junior Statistical Officer)

SSC CGL Tier-3 Cut Off 2021-22 (JSO)
Category Cut Off Marks Candidates Available
SC  523.69 140
ST  511.06 120
OBC  593.09 87
EWS  558.71 58
UR  594.42 99
Total -- 504

List 3- SSC CGL Cut-Off and Candidates short-listed in Tier-III for appearing in Document Verification (for the post of SI Grade 2)

SSC CGL Tier-3 Cut Off 2021-22 (SI Grade 2)
Category Cut Off Marks Candidates Available
SC  260.40 713
ST  241.73 281
OBC  317.61 781
EWS  386.20 283
UR  453.69 326
OH  261.34 36
HH  213.81 12
VH 233.53 15
Others-PWD  330.11 01
Total -- 2448

List 4- SSC CGL Cut-Off and Candidates short-listed in Tier-III for appearing for DV & Skill Test (posts requiring CPT)

SSC CGL Tier-3 Cut Off 2021-22 (posts requiring CPT)
Category Cut Off Marks Candidates Available
SC  496.13 1417
ST  460.80 1120
OBC  550.10 1702
EWS  543.04 1422
UR  564.49 1257
OH  459.46 116
HH  371.32 95
VH 509.91 32
Others-PWD  317.09 36
Total -- 7197

List 5- SSC CGL Cut-Off and Candidates short-listed in Tier-III for appearing for DV & Skill Test (other posts)

SSC CGL Tier-3 Cut Off 2021-22 (posts requiring CPT)
Category Cut Off Marks Candidates Available
SC  462.91 3193
ST  430.49 1828
OBC  504.05 7221
EWS  505.43 3786
UR  281.91 3158
ESM 281.97 1903
OH  375.78 421
HH  228.45 375
VH 392.88 198
Others-PWD  166.61 120
Total -- 22203

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Preparation Tips For SSC CGL 2024 Exam

SSC CGL EXAM is conducted in two tiers namely, Tier I, Tier II . It is highly recommended that one should prepare for every tier effectively. All the tiers are important but Tier I is a qualifying stage of the selection process of SSC CGL Exam.

Let us discuss Tier-wise preparation tips for SSC CGL 2024 Exam

Section-wise preparation tips for SSC CGL TIER I EXAM

SSC CGL TIER 1 comprises of four sections these are

  • General Intelligence & Reasoning: 
  • General Awareness
  • Quantitative Aptitude
  • English Comprehension

a. General Intelligence & Reasoning: 

This section consists of questions on both verbal and non-verbal reasoning. The verbal reasoning section envelops more questions as compared to non-verbal reasoning section. Some of the significant SSC CGL topics that candidates can prepare for this section include Similarities and Differences, Number Series, Spatial Orientation, Analogies, Arithmetic Non-Verbal Series, Space Visualisation, Decision-Making, Syllogistic Reasoning, Problem-Solving, Judgment, Visual Memory, Coding and Decoding, Statement Conclusion, etc. 

b. General Awareness: 

Questions asked in this section of the exam are intended to test candidates’ general awareness of the environment around him/her. Topics generally incorporated in this section include History, Geography, Culture, Economic Scene and General Policy & Scientific Research. In order to prepare this section, candidates are advised to augment their general knowledge by reading newspapers, magazines and blogs regularly. Candidates are also recommended to generate notes on significant current affairs for better memory.

c. Quantitative Aptitude: 

Questions asked in Quantitative Aptitude section test candidates’ aptitude of using numbers and calculations correctly. The significant SSC CGL topics in this section are Whole Numbers, Ratio & Proportion, Discount, Decimals & Fractions, Averages, Percentage, Square Roots, Interest, Profit and Loss, Time & distance, Time & Work, geometrical problems, etc. Some of the significant tips for preparation of this section consist of working on the basics, learning short-cut methods to increase the calculation speed and manage time suitably. 

d. English Comprehension:

This section endeavours to analyze the basic English comprehension and writing skills of candidates. In order to prepare this section, candidates should develop good command over English grammar rules and vocabulary. Candidates are also advised to perk up their comprehension skills by reading articles, stories and opinion pieces in magazines, editorials, etc.

Section-Wise Preparation Tips For SSC CGL TIER II Exam

The section-wise SSC CGL preparation tips for tier-II below:

TIER II comprises of four papers these are:  

  • Quantitative Aptitude
  • English Language & Comprehension
  • Statistics
  • General Studies (Economics & Governance)

Paper I and Paper II i.e. Quantitative Aptitude and English Language & Comprehension are common in both SSC CGL TIER I & TIER II exam therefore one can adopt the same tips as did for SSC CGL TIER I (as discussed above). The only difference is of the difficulty level which can be managed by taking up separate online mock test series for SSC CGL TIER II. It will give the questions with the same level as asked in SSC CGL TIER II. Besides that, one can practice previous year question papers of SSC CGL TIER II for better understanding of difficulty level and exam pattern which is the ultimate requirement to prepare for the exam effectively.

Paper-III (Statistics) SSC CGL tier-II exam comprises of questions on topics such as Collection, Classification and Presentation of Statistical Data; Measures of Central Tendency; Measures of Dispersion Moments, Skewness and Kurtosis; Correlation and Regression; Probability Theory; Random Variable and Probability Distributions; Sampling Theory; Statistical Inference; Analysis of Variance; Time Series Analysis and Index Numbers. The questions generally asked in this paper have high difficult level hence one need to understand the application of various formulae based on the problems asked. There is no direct question asked in this section. Hence appropriate practice is required to prepare for this section. Buy the best author resource book or study material for this subject having number of questions on Statistics for practice. It should be based on the latest exam pattern and syllabus of SSC CGL TIER II as mentioned in the official notification of SSC CGL EXAM 2020.

Paper-IV (General Studies – Finance & Accounts and Economics & Governance) comprises of two parts, Part A is named as General Studies – Finance & Accounts and Part B is named as General Studies – Economics & Governance

  • Part - A (General Studies – Finance & Accounts) comprises of questions on fundamental principles and concepts of accounting. Some of the important topics which candidates can prepare for this section include Rectification of Errors, Profit & Loss Appropriation Accounts, Non-profit Organisations Accounts, Valuation of Inventories, Income & Expenditure Accounts, Trading, Depreciation Accounting, Receipts and Payments and Bills of Exchange, Self-Balancing Ledgers, etc.
  • Part - B (General Studies – Economics & Governance) comprises of questions on topics such as Constitutional Provisions of Comptroller & Auditor General of India; Role and Functions of Finance Commission; Introduction to Micro Economics; Theory of Demand and Supply; Theory of Production and Cost; Forms of Market and Price Determination; Indian Economy; Economic Reforms in India; Money and Banking; Role of Information Technology in Governance; etc.

These papers should be prepared from various competitive exam magazines specially designed for SSC CGL TIER II EXAM. Besides that, buy a comprehensive study material based on the latest syllabus and exam pattern of SSC CGL EXAM 2020. Take regular quizzes from various educational websites by subscribing them. Attempt them and know your abilities. Then resume your revision according to the weaknesses by going through the notes.

General Tips for SSC CGL Preparation

Besides adopting TIER-WISE Preparation tips there are some general tips that every aspirant should follow while preparing for SSC CGL exam. Some of the significant tips are:

  • Follow a well-planned study routine to concentrate on studies
  • Be unswerving with your studies
  • Have the precise collection of SSC CGL books and study material
  • Attempt number of SSC CGL mock tests and sample papers in order to acquire accuracy and speed for the exam
  • Methodical revision is one of the key steps for effective SSC CGL preparation

SSC CGL 2024 Exam FAQs

Q 1. What is SSC CGL?
Ans: SSC CGL is a Combined Graduate Level examination that recruits candidates for different posts in ministries/government offices.

Q 2. What is the SSC CGL 2024 age limit?
Ans: Let us see the age limit criteria for each post;

Inspector (CBN), Auditor (C&AG) – 18 to 27 years
Assistant Section Officer (CSS, Railway, External Affairs, AFHQ), Sub Inspector (CBI) – 20 to 30 years
Inspector (CBEC), Assistant Audit Officer (IAA under CAG), Assistant Section Officer (IB), Income Tax Inspector (CBDT) – Not above 30 years
Assistant Enforcement Officer, Sub Inspector (NIA) – Not above 30 years
Junior Statistical Officer (M/O Statistics & Programming Implementation) – Not above 32 years

Q 3. What should be my educational qualification for SSC CGL 2024?
Ans: You should hold a graduation degree in any discipline from a recognized University. For some specific posts, additional qualification is required. You can check that in the upcoming CGL notification.

Q 4. How will I know if I am eligible to sit for the SSC CGL 2024 exam?
Ans: If you fulfill the age limit criteria and educational qualification requirement, half the job is done. In addition, you need to be a citizen of India and be medically fit to be 100% eligible for the posts.

Q 5. Is there any criteria of minimum percentage required to apply for SSC CGL 2024 exam?
Ans: No, there is no minimum percentage or marks that you need to score in the degree exam.

Q 6. Can I fill the application form online?
Ans: Yes, you need to fill the form online. There is no offline method available. To know more about the application process, Read article on SSC CGL Application form

Q 7. Do I need Aadhaar Card to register for SSC CGL 2024 exam?
Ans: No, Aadhar Card is not mandatory to register for SSC CGL.

Q 8. Can I upload the passport size photo and signature in any format?
Ans: No, you must upload the photo and signature only in JPG/JPEG format.

Q 9. What should be the size of the scanned copy of photograph and signature?
Ans: The scanned copy of the passport size photo should be between 30 to 50 kb. And the scanned copy of the signature should be between 1 to 12 kb.

Q 10. Can I pay the application fee online?
Ans: Yes, you can pay the application fee online. You need to generate a challan online and then, visit a nearby bank in order to submit it.

Q 11. What is the the application fee amount?
Ans: Application fee amount is Rs. 100-/ not refundable once paid. No application fee is required for SC/ST/female category.

Q 12. Which category is not entitled to pay any application fee?
Ans: The candidates who belong to ST, candidates who are physically handicapped, Ex-servicemen and women candidates are not entitled to pay application fees.

Q 13. What are the SSC CGL2024 important dates?
Ans: SSC CGL 2020 Notification is published on 23 Dec 2021 and application process can be completed on  23 Jan 2022.

Q 14. Is the SSC CGL 2024 Tier 1 exam qualifying in nature ?
Ans: No, its marks are added to prepare the final merit list.

Q 15. What is the number of vacancies for SSC CGL 2024?
Ans: To be notified later

Q 16. If I have appeared for paper III statistics and unable to qualify, won’t I get any of the posts?
Ans: It is not an issue. If you are not able to pass in paper III, SSC will consider you for other posts as per your eligibility.

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