How many students appeared for SSC CGL?

How many students appeared for SSC CGL?

Edited By Meghana Mohana Krishnan | Updated on Jul 17, 2024 05:12 PM IST | #SSC CHSL
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Staff Selection Commission conducts the SSC CGL exam every year to recruit Group B and C officers to various posts in top ministries, departments and organisations of the Government of India. Candidates with a Bachelor’s degree can apply for the SSC CGL exam 2024. Candidates also need to go through the SSC CGL 2024 eligibility criteria before applying for the examination.

Candidates can apply through their official website, ssc.gov.in. The SSC CGL exam is generally conducted once a year. More than 10 lakh candidates appear for the SSC CGL exam every year. Some of the benefits of clearing the SSC CGL 2204 exam are - job security, Work-life balance, Diverse career options, Lucrative salary and additional benefits. The below table shows the exact number of candidates who appeared for the SSC CGL exam over the past 5 years -

SSC CGL Statistics - Past 5 Years

Year

Number of candidates registered

Number of candidates appeared

2024

TBA

TBA

2023

24,74,030

12,36,202

2022

34,83,411

16,16,687

2021

21,59,723

7,80,380

2020

22,09,867

7,16,408

As per the above table, it is seen that there is a huge difference in the number of candidates registering and the number of candidates appearing for the SSC CGL exam. The data shows that more than 50 % of the registered candidates end up not taking the CGL 2024 exam.

The commission does release a lot of SSC CGL vacancies every year. So, candidates need to understand the competition and preparation level to clear the CGL exam 2024. Some of the strategies and the SSC CGL 2024 preparation tips which candidates can follow are -

  • Familiarise with the SSC CGL syllabus 2024 and exam pattern.

  • Develop a personalised study schedule that allocates time for each section based on its weightage.

  • Select quality study material that caters to the SSC CGL 2024 syllabus.

  • Solving previous year's SSC CGL question papers is crucial to understanding the exam pattern and the question difficulty level.

  • Regular SSC CGL mock tests will enhance the candidate's performance in the exam.

  • Revise regularly.

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SSC CGL Subject-specific strategies -

  • General Intelligence & Reasoning - Practice solving puzzles, syllogisms, analogies, and critical reasoning questions.

  • Quantitative Aptitude - Focus on mastering shortcut tricks and techniques for faster calculations.

  • English Language & Comprehension - Improve reading comprehension, vocabulary, and grammar skills.

  • General Awareness & Current Affairs - Maintain a notebook for important national and international news, government policies, scientific advancements, etc.

Reasons why candidates step back from the SSC CGL exam

  • Exam difficulty and competition.

  • The lengthy selection process may be daunting for candidates to go through.

  • Candidates end up choosing alternate career options.

  • Lack of preparation time.

  • Not reaching the SSC CGL exam centre on time.

  • Change in Priorities, etc.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. How many students appear for SSC CGL every year?

As per the statistics, we can see that more than 7 lakh candidates appear for the CGL exam every year.

2. How many seats are in SSC CGL?

About 17,727 SSC CGL vacancies 2024 have been released by the commission.

3. What is the success rate of SSC CGL?

The overall success rate of the SSC CGL exam will be around 1.5 - 2 %.

4. What is CGL salary?

The SSC CGL 2024 salary varies depending on the pay scale.

5. What is the highest post in CGL?

The highest post in terms of salary offered through the SSC CGL exam is the Assistant Audit Officer (AAO),

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Good evening ,

I hope you are doing well. As per your mentioned query , the Staff Selection Commision will release the application form for SSC CHSL on 27 May, 2025 . You can get the form on their official website ssc.gov.in

Before applying for the exam check the eligibility criteria also.

To know more , kindly go through the given link :

https://competition.careers360.com/articles/ssc-chsl-application-form

All the best !

The application form for the SSC CHSL exam can be obtained directly from the official SSC website. It is usually available under the "Apply" section when the notification for the exam is released. Make sure to fill it out within the specified deadlines.

Ssc chsl ( combined higher secondary level) exam conducted by ssc. You have to visit first ssc.nic.in website. There you first have to register yourself by giving all the necessary personal and educational details. Once filled you will get your unique registration number. After that you need to login again using those credentials and need to choose chsl exam. Followed by  fee submission.

To clarify, you'll be 18 years old in July 2025 and want to know if you can register for the SSC CHSL exam.


According to the SSC CHSL eligibility criteria:


- The minimum age requirement is 18 years as of August 1, 2025.

- The maximum age limit is 27 years as of August 1, 2025.


Since you'll be 18 by July 2025, you'll meet the minimum age requirement.


However, keep in mind:


- The SSC CHSL notification and registration dates have not been announced yet. Check the official SSC website (ssc.nic.in) regularly for updates.

- You'll also need to meet other eligibility criteria, such as educational qualifications, citizenship, and more.


Stay tuned for updates, and follow the registration process once it's announced!

Hello Abhinav,

No, you cannot register for SSC CHSL 2025 if you turn 18 in July 2025 because the minimum age required is 18 years as of 1st January 2025 .

You will be eligible for SSC CHSL 2026 , as by 1st January 2026 , you will have completed 18 years .


For more details about the age and eligibility criteria CLICK HERE .

I hope this answer helps you. If you have more queries then feel free to share your questions with us we will be happy to assist you.

Thank you and wishing you all the best for your bright future.

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