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SSC CGL Apply Online

Direct Link to Apply for SSC CGL 2023

(The link will be updated for the 2024 cycle on 11th June, 2024)

Step 1 - Proceed to the SSC official website and Click on "New User? Register Now" option on the right hand side.

Step 2- Fill the application form with the required details i.e. Personal, Educational, Post Name, etc.

Step 3 - Upload scanned photograph and signature as per requirements mentioned in the official notification.

Step 4 - Preview and verify the information provided by you and Submit the Application.

Step 5 - Take out the Print Out of the Application Form for future reference.

Note: Use a valid email ID. The ID should be kept active till the declaration of results. You should keep a scanned photograph and signature ready as per the requirements mentioned in the official notification. By following these above steps, you will be able to submit your Form successfully.

SSC CGL 2024 Application Status

Once candidates have applied for the CGL Exam. Candidates must go through the application status.

• The commission has updated the application status on the website for all eligible candidates.
• After applying candidates can check their application form status from the official website.
• The information to check the application is released on the official website of SSC.
• The board releases region wise application status. Candidates are advised to check the application status depending on their region. The direct links for each region will be provided.
• Candidates have to enter their Registration Number, Date of Birth or Name to check the CGL application form status.

Direct Link to Check SSC CGL Tier 1 Application Status (Region-wise)

SSC CGL Application Fee 2024 (Expected)

• The SSC CGL application or registration fees for exam is Rs. 100/- for male candidates belonging to UR and OBC category.
• SC/ST, Differently abled, ex-servicemen and female candidates have been exempted from application fee.
• You have to pay the application fee via Credit/Debit Card or Net Banking. You can also pay the application fee via offline mode only through challan of SBI. 

SSC CGL Document Verification

Document verification is a crucial process in any recruitment drive. Document verification is usually conducted at the time of online submission of the Application form and during the final stage of the selection process.

The Staff Selection Commission will require the shortlisted candidates to appear for document verification after the conduct of the exam process. The candidates must possess some basic documents like -

• Matriculation Certificate
• Graduation Certificate
• Caste Certificate, if any
• And other relevant documents

SSC CGL Admit Card 2024

The SSC is likely to release the SSC CGL Admit Card 2024 in the last week of August/first week of September for the Tier 1 exam scheduled in September-October 2024. Candidates will be able to download their admit cards from the official website by entering their registration details. The admit card will mention exam date, time, center details and guidelines. Candidates must carry a printout of their admit card along with a valid photo ID proof to the exam center, failing which they may not be allowed to sit for the exam. The link to download hall tickets will be activated 2-3 weeks prior to the exam dates.

SSC CGL Syllabus 2024

The SSC CGL Syllabus 2024 is an important aspect for the candidates to understand in order to prepare for the exam. SSC CGL Syllabus comprises subjects that are tested across Tier-I and Tier-II of the exam.

• The syllabus for Tier-I exam includes General Intelligence and Reasoning, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude and English Comprehension. 
• The Tier-II Syllabus is more detailed and post specific. It includes topics like accounts, management, economics, staff duties, general science, Indian Constitution, computers etc. Paper-I for Tier-II is compulsory, while Paper-II is for the post of Junior Statistical Officer. Paper-III is for Assistant Audit Officer and Assistant Accounts Officer posts.

Candidates must thoroughly prepare the syllabus using quality SSC CGL study resources or practice books designed according to the prescribed SSC CGL exam pattern and syllabus.

Go through the detailed SSC CGL Syllabus to streamline your preparation. 

SSC CGL Exam Pattern 2024

As per the official SSC CGL Exam Pattern, the exam is conducted in multiple phases comprising both computer-based and descriptive papers. Key highlights of the SSC CGL Exam Pattern are as follows –

• The exam is held in 4 tiers – Tier I (Computer based), Tier II (Computer based), Tier III (Descriptive paper) and Tier IV (Skill/typing test).
• Tier I exam consists of Objective Multiple Choice Questions testing General Intelligence, Reasoning, General Awareness and Quantitative Aptitude. The exam duration is 60 minutes with a total of 200 marks.
• Tier II exam comprises objective type questions in Paper I, Paper II and Paper III based on the post. Duration of Paper I is 2 hours and 15 minutes with 180 marks. Papers II and III are of 2 hours duration with 200 marks each.
• Tier III involves descriptive paper in English/Hindi with questions on essay, letter writing, précis writing etc. Duration is 1 hour.
• Tier IV is only qualifying in nature with 15 minutes duration and consists of Data Entry Speed Test only for specific posts.

Candidates must go through the detailed SSC CGL New Exam Pattern of all the stages to prepare well for the selection process.

SSC CGL Result 2024

The Staff Selection Commission declares the SSC CGL Result 2024 in a phase-wise manner on the official website. The SSC CGL Tier 1 Result is expected by November 2024. Only those who clear the CBT will be shortlisted for the Tier 2 exam scheduled in late 2024 or early 2025. Following Tier 2, the shortlisted candidates will appear for Tier 3 (descriptive paper). The final SSC CGL result comprising the scores of all four stages will be declared by mid-2025. Candidates can check their scores by entering registration number/roll number in the result link. The qualified candidates will be called for document verification and medical test.

Recommended Books for SSC CGL Exam 2024

The candidates can follow the below-mentioned book lists to get themselves prepared for the CGL Examination 2024.

SSC CGL Salary and Job Profile

There are 5 pay level posts namely Level 8, level 7, level 6, level 5 and level 4. Check the post-wise salary details in the below-given table:

SSC CGL Allowances

Check out the various allowances and benefits given to an SSC CGL employee.

House Rent Allowance(HRA)

HRA is provided to the employees to meet their house rent needs. House rent allowance varies according to the city and is classified into 3 categories. HRA shall not be less than Rs. 5400/- pm, Rs. 3600/- pm and Rs.1800/- pm at X, Y & Z class cities respectively.

• 24% of Basic pay for X category of cities
• 16% of Basic Pay for Y category of cities
• 8% of Basic Pay for Z category of cities

HRA shall be revised to 27%, 18% & 9% of Basic Pay in X, Y & Z cities when Dearness Allowance (DA) crosses 25% and further to 30%, 20% and 10% of Basic Pay in X, Y & Z cities when DA crosses 50%

Dearness Allowance (DA)

The Dearness Allowance is a cost of living adjustment allowance and is currently 17% Of basic Pay under the 7th Pay Commission. The union cabinet has increased the DA to 17% in October 2019.

Transport Allowance (TA)

The rate of transport allowance per month various according to the place you are living in as mentioned below:

• Employees posted in the cities: Rs.3600
• Employees posted at all other places: Rs.1800

Visit the link to get more details on SSC CGL Salary and Job Profile.