The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) officially announced the SSC CGL Selection Process 2024 on June 24, 2024, through an SSC CGL Notification 2024 on its official website, ssc.gov.in. The selection process is divided into three key stages: Tier 1, Tier 2, and Document Verification (DV). This article provides an overview of each stage of the SSC CGL Exam 2024.
To secure a position, candidates must perform well in both Tier 1 and Tier 2 of the SSC CGL 2024 exam. For detailed insights into the SSC CGL Selection Process 2024, continue reading the full article.
SSC CGL Selection Process 2024 Overview
The SSC CGL Selection Process 2024 was released on June 24, 2024, on the official website, ssc.gov.in, according to the latest SSC Exam Calendar 2024. Candidates can review the SSC CGL Selection Process 2024 overview in the table below:
| SSC CGL Selection Process 2024 Overview | |
| Exam Name | SSC CGL 2024 |
| SSC CGL Full Form | Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level |
| Conducting Body | Staff Selection Commission |
| SSC CGL Vacancy 2024 | 17727 (tentative) |
| Exam Type | National Level |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| SSC CGL Exam Dates (Tier 1) | Sep-Oct 2024 |
| Application Process | 24 June 2024 to 24 July 2024 |
| Mode of Exam | Online |
| Basic Eligibility | Indian citizenship & Graduate (bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline) |
| SSC CGL Selection Process 2024 |
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| Official Website | www.ssc.gov.in |
SSC CGL Selection Process for Tier I 2024
The SSC CGL Selection Process 2024 for Tier 1 exam consists of 100 questions, with a total of 200 marks available. For each correct answer, Students will score 2 marks, while incorrect answers will result in a penalty of 0.50 marks, as per the SSC CGL Exam 2024 guidelines.
The Tier 1 Exam covers four main subjects: English Language, General Awareness, General Intelligence & Reasoning, and Quantitative Aptitude. Successfully passing the SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam is a prerequisite for advancing to the Tier 2 examination.
| SSC CGL Selection Process 2024 for Tier I 2024 | |||
| Subject | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Time |
| Reasoning | 25 | 50 |
60 minutes |
| General Awareness | 25 | 50 | |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 50 | |
| English Comprehension | 25 | 50 | |
| Total | 100 | 200 | |
SSC CGL Selection Process Tier II 2024
After passing the SSC CGL Exam 2024 Tier 1, candidates move on to the online Tier 2 Exam, which includes three papers: Paper-I, Paper-II, and Paper-III. The exam primarily features objective-type, multiple-choice questions, except for Module II of Section-III in Paper-I. Negative marking applies, with 1 mark deducted for errors in Paper-I and 0.50 marks in Papers II and III.
| SSC CGL Selection Process Tier II 2024 | |||
| Paper | Sections | Number of Questions | Maximum
Marks |
| Paper 1 | Section I
Module 1- Mathematics Module 2 -General Intelligence and Reasoning |
30
30 Total= 60 |
60*3= 180 |
| Section II
Module 1 – English Language and Comprehension Module 2 – General Awareness |
45
25 Total =70 |
70* 3= 210 | |
| Section III
Module 1 -Computer Knowledge |
20 | 20*3 =60 | |
| Module 2- Data Entry Speed Test | One Data
Entry Task |
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| Paper 2 | Statistics | 100 | 100*2= 200 |
| Paper 3 | General Studies (Economics and Finance) | 100 | 100*2= 200 |
SSC CGL Document Verification 2024
For the SSC CGL Exam 2024, candidates must complete the Document Verification (DV) stage. During this process, both photocopies and original documents will be thoroughly checked to confirm the candidate’s identity and eligibility. Acceptable forms of photo ID proof include:
- Aadhaar Card or E-Aadhaar printout
- Voter ID Card
- Driving License
- PAN Card
- Passport
- University, College, or School ID
- Government or PSU Employer ID Card
- Ex-Serviceman Discharge Book from the Ministry of Defence
- Any official photo ID card issued by the Central or State Government
SSC CGL Minimum Qualifying 2024
The SSC CGL Minimum Qualifying 2024 marks in both Tier 1 and Tier 2 Exams, which are distinct from the final cut-offs announced after each stage. The following table outlines the minimum qualifying marks for the different sections and papers of the SSC CGL Exam 2024.
| SSC CGL Minimum Qualifying 2024 | |
| Category | Tier-I, Section-I, Section-II & Module-I of Section-III of Paper-I of Tier-II, Paper-II & Paper-III of Tier-II |
| UR | 30% |
| OBC/EWS | 25% |
| All other categories | 20% |
SSC CGL Selection Process FAQs
Q1. What is the SSC CGL Selection Process?+
Q2. What is the importance of Tier 1 in the SSC CGL Selection Process?+
Q3. What happens during Document Verification (DV)?+
Q4. How does the Tier 2 exam contribute to the selection process?+
Q5. How do I declare my job preferences for SSC CGL positions?+