SSC CGL 2024 Eligibility Criteria
The SSC CGL exam, conducted by the Staff Selection Commission, is an All India Entrance Exam for recruiting candidates to various Group B and Group C posts in ministries, departments, and organizations of the Government of India, offering a wide range of career opportunities. The aspirants eagerly awaiting the release of the SSC CGL Notification 2024 will be thrilled to find out that the latest notification is out. Aspirants can apply for various positions online from June 24, 2024 to July 24, 2024. By going through the notification, aspiring candidates can get all the valuable details about the application and SSC CGL exam dates. This also includes details like SSC CGL eligibility criteria, application process, SSC CGL syllabus and exam pattern, salary structure for different posts and more.
The SSC CGL eligibility criteria age criteria and SSC CGL eligibility criteria regarding educational qualifications may vary according to the posts you are applying for in the SSC CGL 2024 Exam, and we can infer the details for this from the just released SSC CGL notification 2024. Failure to meet the specified educational or age criteria outlined in the SSC CGL eligibility criteria 2024 will result in the cancellation of your candidature. Therefore, it is imperative for interested individuals to thoroughly read and comprehend the entire notification to ensure compliance and eligibility.
SSC CGL Eligibility Criteria 2024: Educational Qualifications
Candidates need to possess certain specified SSC CGL eligibility criteria based requirements to ensure their eligibility for the SSC CGL exam according to the new notification. You need to be a Graduate (in any discipline) to fulfill SSC CGL eligibility criteria. However, the educational qualification requirement differs and is specific for a few SSC CGL posts. You can take a look at the table below for all the details on the SSC CGL Educational Criteria:
| SSC CGL Post | Educational Qualification |
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| Assistant Audit Officer/Assistant Accounts Officer |
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| Junior Statistical Officer | Bachelor’s Degree in any subject from a recognized University or Institute with at least 60% Marks in Mathematics at 12th standard level Or Bachelor’s Degree in any subject with Statistics as one of the subjects at degree level. |
| Statistical Investigator Grade-II | Bachelor’s Degree in any subject with Statistics as one of the subjects from a recognized University or Institute. The candidates must have 10 studied Statistics as a subject in all the three years or all the 6 semesters of the graduation course. |
| Assistant in National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) |
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| Research Assistant in National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) |
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| All other Posts | Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University or equivalent. |
SSC CGL Eligibility Criteria 2024: Age Limit
One of the most worrisome things before applying for an exam is to check the age limit for the concerned post(s). As for the SSC CGL eligibility criteria, various posts require different age limit criteria. However, the cut-off date for all posts will be as specified in the notification, which is strictly to be followed.
Candidates must be at least 18 years old to be eligible. However, there are maximum age limits that vary according to the specific post applied for and the candidate’s category (such as General, OBC, SC, ST etc.).
It is important that you consider your age effective as of the closing date of the examination application. So make sure you meet the age criteria by that date. For the most accurate and up-to-date information on age and leisure, always refer to official information published by the SSC. Please refer to the age limit for SSC CGL eligibility criteria for each post as provided in the latest notification as indicated in the table below.
| Sr. no. | Post | Department | Age Limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Assistant Audit Officer | Indian Audit & Accounts Department under C&AG Gazetted | 18-30 years |
| 2 | Assistant Accounts Officer | Indian Audit & Accounts Department under C&AG Gazetted | 18-30 years |
| 3 | Assistant Section Officer | Central Secretariat Service | 20-30 years |
| 4 | Assistant Section Officer | Intelligence Bureau | 18-30 years |
| 5 | Assistant Section Officer | Ministry of Railway | 20-30 years |
| 6 | Assistant Section Officer | Ministry of External Affairs | 20-30 years |
| 7 | Assistant Section Officer | AFHQ | 20-30 years |
| 8 | Assistant Section Officer | Ministry of Electronics and nformation Technology | 18-30 years |
| 9 | Assistant | Other Ministries/ Departments/ Organizations | 20-30 years |
| 10 | Assistant Section Officer | Other Ministries/ Departments/ Organizations | 18-30 years |
| 11 | Inspector of Income Tax | CBDT | 18-30 years |
| 12 | Inspector, (CGST & Central Excise) | CBIC | 18-30 years |
| 13 | Inspector (Preventive Officer) | CBIC | 18-30 years |
| 14 | Inspector (Examiner) | CBIC | 18-30 years |
| 15 | Assistant | Enforcement Officer Directorate of Enforcement, Department of Revenue | 18-30 years |
| 16 | Sub Inspector | Central Bureau of Investigation | 20-30 years |
| 17 | Inspector | Posts Department of Post | 18-30 years |
| 18 | Inspector | Central Bureau of Narcotics | 18-30 years |
| 19 | Assistant/ Superintendent | Indian Coast Guard | 18-30 years |
| 20 | Assistant | Other Ministries/ Departments/ Organizations | 18-30 years |
| 21 | Assistant | National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) | 18-30 years |
| 22 | Research Assistant | National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) | 18-30 years |
| 23 | Divisional Accountant | Offices under C&AG | 18-30 years |
| 24 | Sub Inspector | National Investigation Agency (NIA) | 18-30 years |
| 25 | Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) | M/o Statistics & Programme Implementation | 18-32 years |
| 26 | Statistical Investigator | Grade-II Registrar General of India | 18-30 years |
| 27 | Auditor | Offices under C&AG | 18-27 years |
| 28 | Auditor | Other Ministry/ Departments | 18-27 years |
| 29 | Auditor | Offices under CGDA | 18-27 years |
| 30 | Accountant | Offices under C&AG | 18-27 years |
| 31 | Accountant/ Junior | Accountant Other Ministry/ Departments | 18-27 years |
| 32 | Senior Secretariat Assistant/ Upper Division Clerks | Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology | 18-27 years |
| 33 | Senior Secretariat Assistant/ Upper Division Clerks | Central Govt. Offices/ Ministries other than CSCS cadres | 18-27 years |
| 34 | Tax Assistant | CBDT | 18-27 years |
| 35 | Tax Assistant | CBIC | 18-27 years |
| 36 | Sub-Inspector | Central Bureau of Narcotics | 18-27 years |
SSC CGL Age Relaxation
The SSC CGL eligibility criteria provides relaxation in the upper age limit to the candidates belonging to the reserved categories. The period of relaxation will vary for each of the mentioned categories. Complete details of the relaxation in the SSC CGL age limit for OBC and other reserved categories for the SSC CGL exam notification are given below.
| Category | Age-relaxation permissible beyond upper age limit |
|---|---|
| OBC | 3 years |
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| PwD (Unreserved) | 10 years |
| PwD+OBC | 13 years |
| PwD+SC/ ST | 15 years |
| Ex-Servicemen (EXM) | 3 years after deduction of the military service rendered from the actual age as on the closing date. |
| Defence Personnel disabled in operation during hostilities with any foreign country or in a disturbed area and released as a consequence thereof | 3 years |
| Defence Personnel disabled in operation during hostilities with any foreign country or in a disturbed area and released as a consequence thereof (SC/ST) | 8 years |
| Additional permissible relaxation in upper age limit for Group ‘C’ posts | |
| Central Govt. Civilian Employees who have rendered not less than 3 years regular and continuous service as on closing date for receipt of application. | Up to 40 years of age |
| Central Govt. Civilian Employees (SC/ST) who have rendered not less than 3 years regular and continuous service as on closing date for receipt of application. | Up to 45 years of age |
| Widows/ Divorced Women/ Women judicially separated and who are not remarried | Up to 35 years of age |
| Widows/ Divorced Women/ Women judicially separated and who are not remarried (SC/ ST) | Up to 40 years of age |
Please note: The relaxation meant for ESM (Ex-servicemen) will not be applicable to anyone else (except the Ex-serviceman), who is related to an Ex-servicemen in any way (son/daughter/dependents) as per the SSC CGL eligibility criteria.
SSC CGL Eligibility Criteria: Nationality/Citizenship:
According to the SSC CGL eligibility criteria, a candidate must be either:
- a citizen of India, or
- a subject of Nepal, or
- a subject of Bhutan, or
- a person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, 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.
Candidates in either of the above category should produce a certificate of eligibility, issued by Government of India in their favour, as part of SSC CGL eligibility criteria, for them to be eligible to apply for the SSC CGL exam.
Work Experience
While work experience can be beneficial, it's not always mandatory for all positions. SSC CGL aims to provide opportunities for individuals at various stages of their careers, from fresh graduates to experienced professionals. The SSC CGL exam is a great opportunity for fresh graduates because for majority of posts work experience is not mandatory, as per the recently released SSC CGL eligibility criteria, except for selected few posts like Research Assistant in National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), where a minimum one year research experience from any recognized university or recognized Research Institution was mandatory. In short, candidates who have recently completed their graduation are eligible to apply for the position based on their educational qualifications, for various posts under SSC CGL exam. Here is the breakdown of work experience required for various levels of posts under the SSC CGL eligibility criteria:
- Entry Level Position: Many entry positions do not require any prior work experience. These roles are open to fresh graduates or individuals with limited work experience.
- A Technical Field: The specialized field may require specific qualifications or prior work experience to ensure that the candidate is aware of the basic information regarding the job role. Such fields include roles such as accounting, auditing, or law enforcement.
- Experience-Based Qualifications: Positions that require a specific tenure of experience in a related field, apply to mid- or senior-level positions that require some skill.
- Preferred Experience: Although optional or relevant work experience can strengthen your application and improve your chances of selection. These experiences can be in the form of internships, part-time work, or volunteering in related fields.
- Training Programme: In some cases, candidates selected for the post of SSC CGL may be given a training program to enhance the required skills and experience in the job.
Document Verification
- To speed up the hiring process for government jobs, the User Departments/Organizations will handle Document Verification as directed by the Commission.
- All candidates qualified for the post must appear for Document Verification along with the photocopies and original documents.
- Before the document verification stage, candidates will get a chance to choose their preferred posts and departments through an Online Option Form on the Commission's website before the final result is announced. If a candidate doesn't pick their preferences, they won't be considered for those posts or departments. Once options are submitted, they can't be changed later. So, candidates should be careful when choosing their options.
- Candidates who don't choose their preferred posts on the Commission's website within the given time won't be considered for any post in the final result. They won't get another chance to pick posts. The Commission won't accept any complaints about this through Post, Fax, Email, or in person; they'll be rejected right away.
