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SSC CGL Exam Eligibility Criteria 2024: Check Age Limit, Qualification

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SSC CGL Eligibility 2024 The eligibility criteria for the SSC Combined Graduate Level (CGL) examination, including age limit, nationality, and educational qualifications, are established by the Staff Selection Commission. Candidates must meet these conditions to be eligible for selection in the SSC CGL examination.

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SSC CGL Eligibility Criteria 2024 

The candidates who are willing to fill the SSC CGL 2024 exam online form should go through the detailed SSC CGL exam eligibility criteria 2024. The SSC CGL eligibility includes fulfilment of the age limit, educational qualification, graduation percentage, etc. Check the overview of the SSC CGL 2024 Exam below. 

SSC CGL Eligibility Criteria 2024 Overview

Name of Organisation Staff Selection Commission
Name of Recruitment SSC Combined Graduate Level (SSC CGL)
Posts Group B and C officers under the Central Government
Vacancies 17,727 (tentative)
Notification SSC CGL Notification 2024
Notification Release Date June 24, 2024
Online Application Process Starts June 24, 2024
Last Date of Application July 24, 2024
Mode of Application Online
Category Govt Jobs
Educational Eligibility Graduate
Age Eligibility Varies according to the post
Official Website ssc.gov.in

SSC CGL Nationality 2024

To satisfy the SSC CGL Eligibility Criteria 2024, candidates must meet the following nationality requirements:

  • The applicant must be an Indian citizen.
  • Candidates from Nepal or Bhutan must possess a Certificate of Eligibility issued by the Government of India.
  • Tibetan refugees who entered India before January 1962 are eligible.
  • Individuals of Indian origin who have migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, and the East African countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania (formerly Tanganyika and Zanzibar), Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia, and Vietnam, with the intention of permanently settling in India, are also considered eligible.

SSC CGL Age Limit 2024

The age requirements for various positions in SSC CGL 2024 differ according to the official notice. The table below details the SSC CGL Age Limit set by SSC for different posts:

Age Limit Name of Post Ministry/Department/Office/Cadre
Up to 32 years Junior Statistical Officer M/o Statistics & Programme Implementation
Not exceeding 30 years Assistant Audit Officer Indian Audit & Accounts Department under C&AG
Not exceeding 30 years Assistant Accounts Officer Indian Audit & Accounts Department under C&AG
Not exceeding 30 years Inspector of Income Tax CBDT
Not exceeding 30 years Inspector (Central Excise) CBIC
Not exceeding 30 years Inspector (Preventive Officer) CBIC
Not exceeding 30 years Inspector (Examiner) CBIC
Not exceeding 30 years Inspector Central Bureau of Narcotics
Not exceeding 30 years Assistant Other Ministries/Departments/Organizations
Not exceeding 30 years Assistant/Superintendent Other Ministries/Departments/Organizations
Not exceeding 30 years Divisional Accountant Offices under C&AG
Not exceeding 30 years Sub-Inspector/Junior Intelligence Officer Narcotics Control Bureau (MHA)
Up to 30 years Assistant Enforcement Officer Directorate of Enforcement, Department of Revenue
Up to 30 years Sub Inspector National Investigation Agency (NIA)
20-30 years Assistant Section Officer Central Secretariat Service, Intelligence Bureau, Ministry of Railway, Ministry of External Affairs, AFHQ
20-30 years Sub Inspector Central Bureau of Investigation
18-27 years Auditor Offices under C&AG, Other Ministry/Departments, Offices under CGDA
18-27 years Accountant Offices under C&AG
18-27 years Accountant/Junior Accountant Other Ministry/Departments
18-27 years Postal Assistant/Sorting Assistant Department of Post, Ministry of Communication
18-27 years Senior Secretariat Assistant/Upper Division Clerks Central Government
18-27 years Senior Administrative Assistant Military Engineering Services, Ministry of Defence
18-27 years Tax Assistant CBDT, CBIC
18-27 years Sub-Inspector Central Bureau of Narcotics
18-27 years Upper Division Clerks Dte. Gen Border Road Organisation (MoD)

SSC CGL Educational Qualification 2024

Candidates applying for SSC CGL 2024 must meet the following educational qualifications for different roles:

Name of the Post Educational Qualification
Assistant Audit Officer A Bachelor's Degree in any subject from a recognized University. Desirable qualifications include CA (Chartered Accountant), Cost & Management Accountant, Company Secretary, Master in Commerce, Masters in Business Studies, Masters in Business Administration (Finance), or Masters in Business Economics. Meeting the minimum educational qualification is essential for eligibility, and possessing the desirable qualifications can enhance the candidacy for specific roles within the SSC CGL examination.
Statistical Investigator Grade-II Post A Bachelor's Degree from any recognized University with a minimum of 60% marks in Mathematics in Class 12th, OR a Bachelor's Degree in any discipline with Statistics as one of the subjects in graduation.
Compiler Posts A Bachelor's Degree from any recognized University with either Economics, Statistics, or Mathematics as a compulsory or elective subject. Meeting this requirement is essential for eligibility for the roles that necessitate a background in Economics, Statistics, or Mathematics.
All Other Posts A Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognized University or an equivalent qualification.

SSC CGL Age Relaxation 2024

The SSC (Staff Selection Commission) has granted age relaxation to specific groups such as OBC, SC, ST, PH, etc., as outlined in the SSC CGL 2024 announcement. This concession allows these groups to participate in the recruitment process. The table below details the extent of years by which the upper age limit is extended for different categories.

Category Age Relaxation
OBC 3 years
ST/SC 5 years
PH+Gen 10 years
PH+OBC 13 years
PH+SC/ST 15 years
Ex-Servicemen (Gen) 3 years
Ex-Servicemen (OBC) 6 years
Ex-Servicemen (SC/ST) 8 years

SSC CGL Physical Standards

Candidates must meet the physical and medical standards as outlined in the SSC CGL Eligibility Criteria 2024. Specific standards, including height, weight, and chest measurements, vary for males and females. Some exemptions apply based on regional backgrounds. The table below provides detailed physical standards required for certain posts.

Criteria Male Candidates Female Candidates
Height 157.5 cms 152 cms
Chest 81 cm (completely expanded, with a minimum expansion of 5 cm)
Weight 48 Kgs
Exemptions Garwalis, Assamese, Gorkhas, and Scheduled Tribe members might have their height relaxed by 5 cm Height relaxable by 2.5 cm; Weight relaxable by 2 Kg for Gorkhas, Garwalis, Assamese, and Scheduled Tribe members

SSC CGL Physical Test

Candidates must also pass a physical test as part of the eligibility criteria. The parameters for the physical test are outlined below.

Parameters Duration for Male Candidates Duration for Female Candidates
Walking 1600 metres in 15 minutes 1 km in 20 minutes
Cycling 8 kms in 30 minutes 3 kms in 25 minutes

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