The SSC CGL 2024 Tier 2 exam is scheduled to be conducted from 18 to 20 January 2025, and the admit card for the same has been released on 14 January 2025.
The SSC CGL Exam is a national-level recruitment exam conducted annually by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC). The purpose is to recruit eligible graduates for various Group B and Group C posts, such as Assistant Section Officer, Assistant Enforcement Officer, Sub Inspector, Inspector, Executive Officer, Research Assistant, Divisional Accountant, Junior Intelligence Officer, Junior Statistical Officer, Auditor, Accountant, Postal Assistant, Senior Secretariat Assistant, and Tax Assistant
SSC CGL 2024 Notification
The official SSC notification PDF was released by the Staff Selection Commission announcing 17727 vacancies for Group B and C posts. This year, there are no vacancies for Assistant Audit Officer and Assistant Account Officer as notified in the notification. The detailed advertisement contains all the necessary information related to the recruitment process, eligibility criteria, age limit, selection process, updated exam pattern, and more.
Below are some changes that have been noted in the official notification for the SSC CGL 2024 Exam. No post for Assistant Audit Officer and Assistant Accounts Officer is announced this year; therefore, there will be no Paper-III of the Tier-II Exam.
No pre-existing photograph is required; the candidate has to stand/sit before the camera when prompted by the application module
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) had announced 17727 for Group ‘B’ and Group ‘C’ posts. The SSC CGL tier 1 exam was successfully conducted and now the tier 2 exam will be conducted on 18th, 19th, and 20th January 2025
SSC CGL 2024 Exam Summary
The SSC CGL (Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level) Tier 2 exam is going to be conducted on 18th, 19th, 20th January 2025, and the admit card for the same will also be released at the regional websites of SSC. The following details give a glimpse into the SSC CGL Exam 2024
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | 24th June 2024 |
| Last Date to Apply | 27th July 2024 (11 PM) |
| Last Date to Pay Fee | 28th July 2024 (11 PM) |
| Correction Window | 10th-11th August 2024 |
| Application Status | 24th August 2024 |
| Tier 1 Admit Card | 28th August 2024 |
| Tier 1 Exam | 9th-26th September 2024 |
| Answer Key (Tier 1) | 3rd October 2024 |
| Result (Tier 1) | 5th December 2024 |
| Score Card (Tier 1) | 16th December 2024 |
| Tier 2 Admit Card | 14th January 2025 |
| Tier 2 Exam | 18th-20th January 2025 |
| Answer Key (Tier 2) | 21st January 2025 |
SSC CGL 2024 Overview
Organization: Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
Exam Name: Combined Graduate Level (CGL)
Posts: Group B and C
Vacancies: 17,727
Category: SSC Exams
Level: National Level
Application Mode: Online
Eligibility: Graduates aged 18-32 years
Selection Process: Tier 1 and Tier 2 Exams
Job Location: Across India
Official Website: www.ssc.gov.in
Important Dates for SSC CGL 2024
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | 24th June 2024 |
| Last Date to Apply | 27th July 2024 |
| Application Correction Window | 10th-11th August 2024 |
| Tier 1 Exam | 9th-26th September 2024 |
| Result of Tier 1 | 5th December 2024 |
| Tier 2 Exam | 18th-20th January 2025 |
SSC CGL 2024 Preparation Tips
The Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level (SSC CGL) examination is a highly competitive exam in India, attracting thousands of candidates each year. Preparing effectively for this exam requires a strategic approach.
Familiarize yourself with the structure of the exam. SSC CGL is conducted in 2 tiers.
Thoroughly understand the updated CGL syllabus for each tier.
Utilize online platforms for study materials, mock tests, and current affairs updates. You can also practice Adda247 mock tests, which are prepared by our expert faculty.
Create a realistic and balanced timetable that covers all subjects. Allocate more time to subjects you find difficult.
Focus on mastering basic concepts and practice regularly to improve speed and accuracy
SSC CGL Posts Classification
| SSC CGL Post | Classification of Post | Department/Ministry |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Section Officer | Group “B” | Central Secretariat Service, Intelligence Bureau, Ministry of Railways, Ministry of External Affairs, AFHQ |
| Assistant | Group “B” | Other Ministries/Departments/Organizations |
| Inspector (Central Excise) | Group “B” | CBIC |
| Assistant Enforcement Officer | Group “B” | Directorate of Enforcement, Department of Revenue |
| Sub Inspector | Group “B” | Central Bureau of Investigation |
| Inspector | Group “B” | Central Bureau of Narcotics |
| Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) | Group “B” | Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation |
| Statistical Investigator Grade-II | Group “B” | Registrar General of India |
| Inspector of Income Tax | Group “C” | CBDT |
| Auditor | Group “C” | Offices under C&AG, CGDA |
| Accountant/Junior Accountant | Group “C” | Other Ministries/Departments |
| Senior Secretariat Assistant/UDC | Group “C” | Central Govt. Offices/Ministries other than CSCS cadres |
| Tax Assistant | Group “C” | CBDT/CBIC |
SSC CGL 2024 Salary Structure
| Post | Level | Pay Scale | Grade Pay | Initial Pay | Gross Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Section Officer (CSS) | Level 7 | ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400 | ₹4600 | ₹44,900 | ₹55,000 – ₹65,000 |
| Inspector (Income Tax) | Level 7 | ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400 | ₹4600 | ₹44,900 | ₹55,000 – ₹65,000 |
| Inspector (Central Excise) | Level 7 | ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400 | ₹4600 | ₹44,900 | ₹55,000 – ₹65,000 |
| Inspector (Preventive Officer) | Level 7 | ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400 | ₹4600 | ₹44,900 | ₹55,000 – ₹65,000 |
| Inspector (Examiner) | Level 7 | ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400 | ₹4600 | ₹44,900 | ₹55,000 – ₹65,000 |
| Sub Inspector (CBI) | Level 7 | ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400 | ₹4600 | ₹44,900 | ₹55,000 – ₹65,000 |
| Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) | Level 6 | ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 | ₹4200 | ₹35,400 | ₹45,000 – ₹55,000 |
| Divisional Accountant | Level 6 | ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 | ₹4200 | ₹35,400 | ₹45,000 – ₹55,000 |
| Auditor | Level 5 | ₹29,200 – ₹92,300 | ₹2800 | ₹29,200 | ₹40,000 – ₹50,000 |
| Accountant/Junior Accountant | Level 5 | ₹29,200 – ₹92,300 | ₹2800 | ₹29,200 | ₹40,000 – ₹50,000 |
| Tax Assistant (CBEC) | Level 4 | ₹25,500 – ₹81,100 | ₹2400 | ₹25,500 | ₹35,000 – ₹45,000 |
| Tax Assistant (CBDT) | Level 4 | ₹25,500 – ₹81,100 | ₹2400 | ₹25,500 | ₹35,000 – ₹45,000 |
| Sub Inspector (NIA) | Level 6 | ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 | ₹4200 | ₹35,400 | ₹45,000 – ₹55,000 |
SSC CGL 2024 Admit Card
The officials will release SSC CGL admit cards separately for each stage, i.e., Tier 1 and Tier 2. The tier 1 admit card will be released for the candidates who apply for the recruitment exam, and the tier 2 admit card will be released only for those who qualify in stage 1. The hall tickets will be released online at regional websites of all 9 SSC regions.
The officials will release SSC CGL admit cards separately for each stage, i.e., Tier 1 and Tier 2. The tier 1 admit card will be released for the candidates who apply for the recruitment exam, and the tier 2 admit card will be released only for those who qualify in stage 1. The hall tickets will be released online at regional websites of all 9 SSC regions.
SSC CGL 2024 Exam Centres
| Examination Centers | SSC Region and States | Address of the Regional Offices/ Website |
|---|---|---|
| Agra, Allahabad, Bareilly, Gorakhpur, Kanpur, Lucknow, Meerut, Varanasi, Bhagalpur, Muzaffarpur, Patna | Central Region (CR)/ Bihar and Uttar Pradesh | Regional Director (CR), Staff Selection Commission, 21-23, Lowther Road, Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh-211002. (http://www.ssc-cr.org) |
| Gangtok, Ranchi, Barasat, Berhampore (WB), Chinsurah, Jalpaiguri, Kolkata, Malda, Midnapur, Siliguri, Berhampore (Odisha), Bhubaneshwar, Cuttack, Keonjhargarh, Sambalpur, Port Blair | Eastern Region (ER)/ Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Jharkhand, Odisha, Sikkim and West Bengal | Regional Director (ER), Staff Selection Commission, 1st MSO Building, (8th Floor), 234/4, Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Road, Kolkata, West Bengal-700020 (www.sscer.org) |
| Bangalore, Dharwar, Gulbarga, Mangalore, Mysore, Kochi, Kozhikode (Calicut), Thiruvananthapuram, Thrissur | Karnataka, Kerala Region (KKR)/ Lakshadweep, Karnataka and Kerala | Regional Director (KKR), Staff Selection Commission, 1st Floor, “E” Wing, Kendriya Sadan, Koramangala, Bengaluru, Karnataka-560034 (www.ssckkr.kar.nic.in) |
| Bhopal, Chindwara, Guna, Gwalior, Indore, Jabalpur, Khandwa, Ratlam, Satna, Sagar, Ambikapur, Bilaspur, Jagdalpur, Raipur, Durg | Madhya Pradesh Sub-Region (MPR)/ Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh | Dy. Director (MPR), Staff Selection Commission, J-5, Anupam Nagar, Raipur, Chhattisgarh-492007 (www.sscmpr.org) |
| Almora, Dehradun, Haldwani, Srinagar (Uttarakhand), Haridwar, Delhi, Ajmer, Alwar, Bharatpur, Bikaner, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kota, Sriganganagar, Udaipur | Northern Region (NR)/ NCT of Delhi, Rajasthan and Uttarakhand | Regional Director (NR), Staff Selection Commission, Block No. 12, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi-110003 (www.sscnr.net.in) |
| Anantnag, Baramulla, Jammu, Leh, Rajouri, Srinagar (J&K), Kargil, Dodda, Hamirpur, Shimla, Bhathinda, Jalandhar, Patiala, Amritsar, Chandigarh | North Western Sub-Region (NWR)/ Chandigarh, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir and Punjab | Dy. Director (NWR), Staff Selection Commission, Block No. 3, Ground Floor, Kendriya Sadan, Sector-9, Chandigarh 160009 (www.sscnwr.org) |
| Guntur, Kurnool, Rajahmundry, Tirupati, Vishakhapatnam, Vijaywada, Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, Tiruchirapalli, Tirunelveli, Puducherry, Hyderabad, Nizamabad, Warangal | Southern Region (SR)/ Andhra Pradesh, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu and Telangana | Regional Director (SR), Staff Selection Commission, 2nd Floor, EVK Sampath Building, DPI Campus, College Road, Chennai, Tamil Nadu-600006 (www.sscsr.gov.in) |
| Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Rajkot, Surat, Bhavnagar, Kutch, Amravati, Aurangabad, Kolhapur, Mumbai, Nagpur, Nanded, Nashik, Pune, Thane, Bhandara, Chandrapur, Akola, Jalgaon, Ahmednagar, Alibaug, Panaji | Western Region (WR)/ Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Daman and Diu, Goa, Gujarat and Maharashtra | Regional Director (WR), Staff Selection Commission, 1st Floor, South Wing, Pratishtha Bhawan, 101, Maharshi Karve Road, Mumbai, Maharashtra-400020 (www.sscwr.net) |
| Itanagar, Dibrugarh, Guwahati (Dispur), Jorhat, Silchar, Kohima, Shillong, Imphal, Churachandpur, Ukhrul, Agartala, Aizwal | North Eastern Region (NER)/ Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland and Tripura | Regional Director (NER), Staff Selection Commission, Housefed Complex, Last Gate-Basistha Road, P.O. Assam Sachivalaya, Dispur, Guwahati, Assam-781006 (www.sscner.org.in) |
SSC CGL 2024 Result and Cut-Off Marks
Staff Selection Commission releases results for each stage on the official website www.ssc.gov.in. This year, there will be 2 tier selection process and Tier 1 will be qualifying in nature. SSC CGL Tier 1 Result will be released announcing the names & roll numbers of the candidates qualifying to appear for the Tier 2 Exam. The final result will be prepared based on marks scored by the candidates in the SSC CGL 2024 Tier 2 Exam only.
| Category | Finance/AAO | JSO | Statistical Investigator Gr. II | All Other Posts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General | 169.67168 | 168.53975 | 172.36025 | 150.04936 |
| EWS | 167.18331 | 166.06750 | 158.76802 | 143.44441 |
| OBC | 166.28763 | 165.86857 | 152.42184 | 145.93743 |
| SC | 154.29292 | 148.50911 | — | 126.68201 |
| ST | 148.98918 | 146.65109 | 127.32602 | 118.16655 |
| OH | 147.95269 | 132.72381 | — | 115.98466 |
| HH | 126.86400 | 80.99998 | 49.14875 | 77.72754 |
| Others-PWD | 109.82718 | — | 40.00000 | 57.45303 |
| VH | — | 114.60998 | 82.56201 | 121.59662 |
| ESM | — | — | — | 100.29326 |