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    How many students appeared for SSC CGL?

    How many students appeared for SSC CGL?

    Meghana Mohana KrishnanUpdated on 17 Jul 2024, 05:12 PM IST

    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.

    How many students appeared for SSC CGL?
    How many students appeared for SSC CGL?

    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)

    Q: What is the success rate of SSC CGL?
    A:

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

    Q: What is CGL salary?
    A:

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

    Q: What is the highest post in CGL?
    A:

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

    Q: How many students appear for SSC CGL every year?
    A:

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

    Q: How many seats are in SSC CGL?
    A:

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

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    Questions related to SSC CHSL

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    Have a question related to SSC CHSL ?

    Hi, No, you do NOT need to fill another form for Tier-2 in the SSC CHSL. If you clear Tier-1, SSC itself considers you for Tier-2; you don’t need to submit a new application.

    You only need to download SSC CHSL Admit card and appear for the exam at alloted

    General category candidates born not before January 2, 1999, and not later than January 1, 2008, are eligible to apply. However, age relaxations are provided for SC/ST, OBC, PwBD, and Ex-Servicemen categories depending on the government norms.

    Feel free to visit SSC CHSL Eligibility Criteria 2026 for information on the

    Hi Kanak

    No, after getting the SSC CHSL admit card, you are not allowed to correct your wrong category because the SSC CHSL correction window has passed. You have two options: first, you need to contact the regional office of SSC, so that they can help you to change your

    Hello,

    No, you cannot change your category once the SSC CHSL admit card is issued. Category corrections are only allowed during the application correction window before admit cards are generated.

    Hope you understand.

    Once the exam city center is chosen in the SSC EXAMINATION it cannot be changed in the later stages, hence it is always advised to choose the cities with extreme care.

    The name and examination centre's address will be mentioned on the admit card that you get from the conducting