SSC CGL Selection Process 2024, Exam Pattern

SSC CGL Selection Process 2024 (Revised)

The SSC CGL Selection Process 2024 is mentioned below:

• Tier 1- Computer-based test
• Tier 2- Computer-based test
• Tier 2 includes 3 papers i.e. Paper-I, Paper-II, and Paper-III further in separate shifts on separate days.
• Paper-I is compulsory for all the posts and Paper-II will be for only those candidates who have applied for the posts of Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) in the Ministry of Statistics and Programmed Implementation and who are shortlisted in Tier-I for these Posts.
•  Paper-III will be for only those candidates who are shortlisted in Tier-I for Paper-III i.e. for the posts of Assistant Audit Officer/ Assistant Accounts Officer.
• Paper-I will be conducted in two sessions – Session–I & Session II, on the same day. Session-I will include conducting Section-I, Section II, and Module-I of Section III. Session II will include conducting Module II of Section III. Hence, the duration of Session-I will be 2 hours and 15 minutes and the duration of Session II will be 15 minutes only.
• The Data Entry Speed Test has been included in Paper III for 15 minutes in Module II as One Data Entry Task.
• Candidates have to clear Tier 1 to qualify for the Tier 2 exam.
• SSC releases the Tier 1 exam result, and candidates whose names are on the merit list are eligible to appear for Tier 2.
• Candidates must go through the detailed SSC CGL Tier 1 selection process and SSC CGL Tier 2 in the below post.

SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam

The first stage of the selection process is an objective computer based exam. SSC CGL 2024 Tier 1 consists of 100 questions, consisting of 25 questions each from 4 different subjects such as Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning, English and General Awareness, the questions will be asked from the syllabus of class 6th to 10th. Candidates can follow the table given below to know the exam pattern of the first stage in the selection process.

• There is a negative marking of 0.50 marks in all sections in Tier 1.
• The duration of the exam is 80 minutes for candidates who are visually handicapped.

SSC CGL Tier 2 Exam

After qualifying the SSC CGL Tier 1, the most important stage of SSC CGL. SSC CGL Tier 2 contains the maximum marks of SSC CGL.

• There are 3 compulsory papers- 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.
•  There is a negative marking of 1 mark for each wrong answer in Paper-I, Paper-II, and Paper-III.

SSC CGL Selection Process Document Verification

Upon successfully clearing Tiers 1 and 2 of the SSC CGL examination, candidates will be directed to engage in the Document Verification (DV) process, which entails the presentation of both photocopies and original copies of their requisite documents.

In addition to the documents, candidates are obligated to furnish two recent passport-sized color photographs and an original Photo ID Proof.

Acceptable forms of Photo ID Proof include an Aadhaar Card or a printout of an E-Aadhaar, Voter’s ID Card, Driving Licence, PAN Card, Passport, ID Card issued by a University/College/School, Government/PSU Employer ID Card, Ex-Serviceman Discharge Book issued by the Ministry of Defence, or any other official photo-bearing ID Card issued by the Central/State Government.

Once the post preferences are successfully submitted, they are deemed as definitive and unalterable under any circumstances. Hence, candidates are advised to exercise utmost caution while selecting their post preferences.