Introduction
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has announced the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Examination 2024 with a total of 17,727 vacancies across various departments and ministries of the Government of India. The SSC CGL exam is one of the most sought-after exams for graduates aiming for government jobs.
Exam Overview
The SSC CGL 2024 examination will be conducted in two tiers:
- Tier-I: Computer-Based Examination (Qualifying in nature).
- Tier-II: Includes multiple papers, with Paper I being compulsory for all posts and Paper II for specific positions like Junior Statistical Officer (JSO).
Key Dates
- Notification Release: June 2024
- Online Application Period: June 2024 - July 2024
- Tier-I Exam: September 2024
- Tier-II Exam: December 2024
Eligibility Criteria
- Educational Qualification: A bachelor's degree from a recognized university.
- Age Limit: Varies by post, generally between 18-32 years. Specific age limits for various posts include:
- 18-27 years for Auditor, Accountant, Tax Assistant, etc.
- Up to 30 years for Assistant Section Officer, Assistant Enforcement Officer, etc.
- Up to 32 years for Junior Statistical Officer.
Application Fee
- General/OBC: ₹100
- SC/ST/PwBD/ESM/Women: Exempted
Selection Process
The selection process includes two tiers:
- Tier-I: Computer-Based Examination (Qualifying)
- Tier-II: Consisting of multiple papers, including:
- Paper I: Compulsory for all posts
- Paper II: For candidates applying for the posts of JSO and other specific roles
Exam Pattern and Syllabus
Tier-I Exam Pattern
- Mode: Computer-Based Test
- Sections: General Intelligence and Reasoning, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, English Comprehension
- Total Questions: 100
- Total Marks: 200
- Duration: 60 minutes
Tier-II Exam Pattern
Paper I (Compulsory for all posts)
- Sections: Mathematical Abilities, Reasoning and General Intelligence, English Language and Comprehension, General Awareness, Computer Knowledge, Data Entry Speed Test
Paper II (For JSO)
- Focuses on Statistics
Paper III (For Assistant Audit Officer/Accounts Officer)
- Focuses on General Studies (Finance and Economics)
Detailed Syllabus
Tier-I Syllabus
- General Intelligence and Reasoning: Analogies, coding-decoding, series, puzzles, etc.
- General Awareness: Current affairs, Indian history, geography, polity, economics, general science, etc.
- Quantitative Aptitude: Simplification, interest, percentages, ratio and proportion, averages, time and work, etc.
- English Comprehension: Grammar, vocabulary, comprehension, error spotting, etc.
Tier-II Syllabus
Paper I
- Mathematical Abilities: Algebra, trigonometry, geometry, statistics, data interpretation, etc.
- Reasoning and General Intelligence: Similar to Tier-I but more advanced.
- English Language and Comprehension: Advanced grammar, vocabulary, comprehension, etc.
- General Awareness: Similar to Tier-I with more depth.
- Computer Knowledge: Basics of computers, MS Office, internet, email, etc.
- Data Entry Speed Test: Typing test to assess data entry skills.
Paper II (Statistics)
- Probability, statistics, data interpretation, correlation and regression, etc.
Paper III (Finance and Economics)
- Basics of finance and accounting, microeconomics, macroeconomics, public finance, etc.
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