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Staff Selection Commission is the exam authority which prescribes the SSC CGL 2024 exam pattern. The exam pattern was detailed in the SSC CGL 2024 notification on the official website - ssc.gov.in. Aspirants appearing in the SSC CGL exam must check the exam pattern before starting their preparation. With the help of the SSC CGL exam pattern 2024, aspirants can know the stages in the exam, time duration, and the marking scheme.
The SSC CGL 2024 exam pattern comprises of 2 stages, the tier 1 & tier 2 exams which are conducted in online mode. In this article on the exam pattern of SSC CGL 2024, aspirants can find all the relevant information like the stages, marking scheme, and the time duration. Candidates are advised to read the complete article to check everything.
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SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam (Objective) Online mode
SSC CGL Tier 2 Exam Online mode
Aspirants who successfully submit the SSC CGL application form 2024, will be eligible to appear in the tier 1 examination. As per the SSC CGL tier 1 exam pattern, it is conducted in computer-based online mode. The questions in the SSC CGL tier 1 will be based on subjects such as General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude and English Comprehension.
As per the SSC CGL negative marking in tier 1, there will be a penalty for wrong answers attempted by the candidate. There is a negative marking of 0.50 Marks for each wrong answer. No marks will be deducted if the question is left blank or un-attempted. From the following table, aspirants can check the detailed information of the SSC CGL 2024 exam pattern for tier 1.
Some important points to note:
It is a computer-based objective type online exam
It consists of Objective Type, Multiple choice questions.
The questions will be set both in English & Hindi except for English Comprehension.
There will be a negative marking of 0.50 for each wrong answer.
Sections | No. of Questions | Total Marks | Time Allotted |
General Intelligence and Reasoning | 25 | 50 | A cumulative time of 60 minutes |
General Awareness | 25 | 50 | |
Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 50 | |
English Comprehension | 25 | 50 | |
Total | 100 | 200 |
Candidates who qualify in tier 1 will be eligible to appear in tier 2. As per the SSC CGL tier 2 exam pattern, it is also conducted as a computer based online mode, however, the difficulty level will be a bit higher as compared to tier 1.
The questions asked in tier 2 will be based on - Quantitative Ability, Statistics, General Studies (Finance & Economics) and English Language & Comprehension. From the following table, candidates can check the information of the SSC CGL exam pattern 2024 and also SSC CGL marks distribution for tier 2.
Points to note: Candidates can check the SSC CGL new pattern below
Tier-II will include conducting of Paper-I, Paper-II and Paper-III in separate shifts, days.
Paper-I is compulsory for all the posts.
Paper-II will be for only those candidates who apply for the posts of Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) in the Ministry of Statistics and Programme 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.
Module-I of Section-III of Paper-I i.e. Computer Knowledge Test is mandatory but qualifying in nature.
Tier-II (Paper-I, Paper-II and Paper-III) will consist of Objective Type, Multiple choice questions, except for Module-II of Section-III of Paper-I. The questions will be set both in English & Hindi except for English Language And Comprehension module in Section-II of Paper-I.
There will be a negative marking of 1 mark for each wrong answer in Section-I, Section-II and Module-I of Section-III of Paper-I and of 0.50 marks for each wrong answer in Paper-II and Paper-III.
Paper | Session | Subject | No of questions | Maximum marks | Time allowed |
Paper 1 | Session 1 | Section-I: Module-I: Mathematical Abilities Module-II: Reasoning and General Intelligence | 30+30= 60 | 180 | 1 hour |
Section-II: Module-I: English Language and Comprehension Module-II: General Awareness | 45+25=70 | 210 | |||
Section-III: Module-I: Computer Knowledge Module | 20 | 60 | |||
Session 2 | Section-III: Module-II: Data Entry Speed Test Module | Only data entry task | 15 minutes | ||
Paper 2 | Statistics | 100 | 200 | 2 hours | |
Paper 3 | General Studies (Finance and Economics) | 100 | 200 |
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Along with the SSC CGL exam pattern 2024, aspirants must also go through the syllabus. The Staff Selection Commission prescribes the SSC CGL 2024 syllabus separately for each stage of the examination. The syllabus will help aspirants prepare efficiently and in a strategize-way. With help of the syllabus, aspirants can plan and focus their attention on important topics and concepts and allot equal time to the subjects and sections.
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After getting an idea about the syllabus and the SSC CGL 2024 exam pattern, aspirants must also go through the previous years question papers of the exam. Various coaching institutes release unofficial SSC CGL question papers on their websites. These question papers are based on the feedback received by the candidates who appeared in the SSC CGL exam. Candidates preparing for the exam can download the SSC CGL question paper with solutions and solve them to know about the paper pattern, difficulty level and types of questions asked in the exam.
SSC will release the answer key of 2024 SSC CGL for provisional as well as for final. The SSC CGL answer key will be released in online mode on the official website - ssc.gov.in. SSC releases the SSC CGL answer key separately for tier 1 and tier 2. The answer key contains all the correct answers to each set of questions asked in the exam. With the help of the answer key aspirants will be able to calculate their spectated marks in the exam.
After knowing the syllabus, question papers, answer key and the exam pattern of SSC CGL 2024, it is time for aspirants to know how to prepare for SSC CGL 2024. As we all know, this is a highly competitive exam and requires sheer dedication and perseverance. Aspirants must know that they will also require a solid preparation strategy. From the following pointers, we have tried to give an idea about how to proceed with the SSC CGL preparations.
Refer to the syllabus and SSC CGL exam pattern 2024.
Download previous year questions of SSC CGL and solve them on a regular basis.
Give SSC CGL mock tests for better preparations.
Make an effective and realistic timetable and follow it strictly.
Refer to the best SSC CGL study material and books. Don't change the books or study materials based on random opinions.
Don't get distracted by any rumour or hoax news.
Make short notes and keep them handy for quick revision.
Do not take stress, follow a healthy routine, meditate and eat healthy food. Keep a positive mindset during preparations.
From the following table, we have shared the best books for SSC CGL 2024 for aspirants to prepare from.
Objective General English | SP Bakshi (Arihant) |
Competitive General English | Kiran Prakashan |
Perfect Competitive English | V.K. Sinha |
Quantitative Aptitude | Dr R.S Agarwal |
NCERT Maths from Grade 6 to Grade 11 | NCERT |
Logical and Analytical Reasoning | A.K. Gupta |
How to Prepare for Logical Reasoning | Arun Sharma |
General Knowledge | Lucent Publication |
The tier-wise detailed exam pattern of SSC CGL is mentioned in this article clearly.
Both the exams have their own difficulty but the objective and subjects are different so there is no comparison. However, the difficulty level is quite the same.
Yes, the SSC CGL is a tough exam, it is called a mini-UPSC civil services exam.
Yes, SSC CGL Tier 2 is compulsory.
Yes, there is negative marking in the SSC CGL exam in the first two tiers.
There are 2 important stages in the SSC CGL exam followed by a document verification round.
The common subjects covered in the SSC CGL syllabus exam are reasoning ability, verbal ability, quantitative aptitude, and general awareness.
There is no limitation for the number of attempts to appear in the SSC CGL exam, however, there is an upper age limit for candidates belonging to different categories.
Others:01 August,2024 - 30 June,2025
Application Date:05 June,2025 - 26 June,2025
Application Date:09 June,2025 - 04 July,2025
Hello Chandan,
Yes , a PharmD (Doctor of Pharmacy) graduate is eligible to write the SSC CGL (Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level) examination after completing their course. The SSC CGL examination is open to candidates from various educational backgrounds, including those with a PharmD degree. However, it is important to review the specific eligibility criteria and requirements for the SSC CGL examination to ensure compliance before applying.
Depending on their specific educational background and field of study, diploma holders may be able to do the following jobs:
Well, this list needs to be more comprehensive, and more jobs may accept Diploma as an educational qualification. Please refer to the official notification regarding this.
I hope this helps.
Dear student,
Yes, as a
Pharm.D (Doctor of Pharmacy)
graduate, you
are eligible
to apply for the
SSC CGL
exam, as long as you meet the other basic criteria like age and nationality.
The minimum educational qualification for most SSC CGL posts is a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university. Even though Pharm.D is a professional doctorate, it is treated as a graduate-level qualification for SSC CGL purposes. So, you qualify academically for almost all general posts under SSC CGL.
However, some specific posts like Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) or Statistical Investigator do require a background in Mathematics or Statistics , either in your 12th standard or as a core subject in your degree. If you don’t meet that, you’ll have to skip those specific posts.
The general age limit for SSC CGL is between 18 and 32 years , depending on the post, with relaxations for reserved categories. You should check the exact age criteria for the post you're targeting in the official notification.
Also, a few posts like Inspector or Sub-Inspector may require you to meet certain physical standards.
To sum up, with a Pharm.D degree, you're eligible for SSC CGL , especially for most of the administrative and officer-level roles. Just be sure to read the official notification for any post-specific requirements.
Hello Aspirant,
Yes, as a 33 years and 9 months old OBC candidate, you can apply for most of the posts in SSC CGL with the benefit of age relaxation by three years provided to OBC candidates. So, in an effective sense, your upper age limit would be 33 years for posts with upper age limit 30 years and 36 years for posts in which the upper limit is 33 years. You are eligible for Assistant Audit Officer and Inspector of Income Tax posts. Just make sure you meet the educational qualification for AAO, which may include a desirable qualification in CA/MBA/Cost Accounting, etc.
Hello Pooja,
If you filled the wrong date of birth on the SSC CGL application form and the correction window is closed, here’s what can happen:
Document Mismatch
: During document verification, your application may be rejected if the DOB on the form doesn't match your 10th certificate or official ID.
No Correction Later
: SSC generally does not allow changes after the correction window. Mistakes in DOB are taken seriously.
What You Can Do :
Appear for the exam if your application isn’t rejected initially.
During document verification, clearly explain the issue and provide valid proof (birth certificate, 10th marksheet, Aadhaar, etc.).
You may write to SSC’s regional office requesting consideration, but acceptance is not guaranteed.
In future attempts, ensure all details are double-checked before final submission.
I hope this answer helps you. If you have more queries, feel free to share your questions with us, and we will be happy to assist you.
Thank you, and I wish you all the best in your bright future.
HELLO,
If you are an ex serviceman and you want to apply for the Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level exam then you get some extra years added to the age limit based on your category
if you belong to the general category you get three years of relaxation after subtracting the number of years you served in the military from your current age
if you are from the other backward classes category you get six years
if you are from the scheduled castes or scheduled tribes category you get eight years
now which jobs can ex servicemen apply for
you can apply for most jobs in group C and some jobs in group B but not all group B jobs allow ex servicemen to apply so it is important to check the job notification each year when the Staff Selection Commission releases it
To be considered an ex serviceman you should have
served in the Indian Army Indian Navy or Indian Air Force
been officially discharged or retired either because you chose to or because the military released you
possibly received a pension or completed your full term of service
if you are not a graduate then you must have served for at least fifteen years in the armed forces to apply
In simple words the Staff Selection Commission allows ex servicemen to apply for many government jobs with some age benefits but your service record and education level must meet their conditions
Hope it helps!
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