SSC CGL Selection Process 2024 - Tier 1, Tier 2 and Document Verification

Updated By Bipasha Ray on 31 Jan, 2024 14:07

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SSC CGL Selection Process 2024

SSC CGL Selection Process 2024: The SSC CGL 2024 Tier 1 results are expected to be officially released in October 2024, on the official website at ssc.nic.in. Candidates are required to enter their roll number and date of birth to check their results. Furthermore, according to a statement released by the SSC outlining the selection process, which entails the shortlisting of candidates for the Tier-II examination based on their Tier-I performance. This includes distinct cutoff scores specified for various positions, (including Assistant Audit Officer and Assistant Accounts Officer (List-1), Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) (List-2), Statistical Investigator Grade-II (SI) (List-3), as well as all other available positions (List-4).

The SSC CGL 2024 notification PDF is expected to be released on June 11, 2024. The SSC CGL Selection Process 2024 will consist of 2 stages; Tier 1, and Tier 2, and Document Verification. To get selected for SSC CGL 2024, a candidate has to qualify for these stages of the SSC CGL exam. The final selection process will take place by normalizing Tier 1 and Tier 2 marks. Keep reading to learn more about the SSC CGL 2024 Selection Process.

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Stages Involved in SSC CGL Selection Process 2024

The 3 stages involved in SSC CGL Selection Process 2024 which the candidates need to qualify are:

  • Stage 1: SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam

  • Stage 2: SSC CGL Tier 2 Exam

  • Document Verification

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SSC CGL Selection Parameters 2024

Candidates can refer to the table below to understand the parameters of selection in the SSC CGL 2024 exam:

SSC CGL 2024 Selection Stages

Parameters of Selection

Tier I

Candidate has to score minimum qualifying marks to appear for the next step of the SSC CGL selection process.

Tier II

Candidate has to score minimum qualifying marks to qualify for the Stage 3 selection process. Marks obtained in Tier 1 and Tier 2 will undergo a normalization process and the final merit list will be prepared based on the total score. 

Final Selection

Selection students will have to get their documents verified by the concerned authority. Marks obtained in Tier I and II will decide the ranks of the candidates in the merit list Preferences of posts exercised by the candidates while filling up the application form

SSC CGL Selection Process 2024 for Stage 1

The SSC CGL 2024 Tier 1 exam is the first step in the selection process for applicants who have successfully filled out the SSC CGL 2024 application form.

Tier-1 Examination Shortlisting

  • Candidates shortlisted based on marks in Tier-I (Computer Based Examination).
  • Shortlisting done categorically.
  • Shortlisted candidates proceed to Tier-II Examination.

Post Specific Cut-offs for Tier-II

  • Different cut-offs set for various posts in Tier-II:
  • Junior Statistical Officer: Paper-I & Paper-II.
  • Statistical Investigator Grade-II: Paper-I & Paper-II.
  • Assistant Audit Officer/Assistant Accounts Officer: Paper-I & Paper-III.
  • Other posts: Paper-I.
  • Tier 1 of SSC CGL 2024 will consist of 100 questions of 2 marks each. According to the SSC CGL Exam Pattern 2024, applicants receive two points for each correctly answered question, while one point is deducted for an incorrect response.

  • The total mark for the SSC CGL Tier 1 exam is 200.

  • The questions asked in the SSC CGL Tier 1 exam will revolve around topics related to the English language, general awareness, general intelligence & reasoning, and quantitative aptitude.

  • Candidates who pass the CGL Tier 1 test will be eligible to participate in stage 2 of the SSC CGL exam (Tier 2).

  • For efficient preparations for the SSC CGL 2024 tier 1 exam, applicants can review the SSC CGL Previous Year's Question Papers.

SSC CGL Selection Process 2024: Stage 2

SSC CGL Tier 2 exam will be conducted in CBT mode (Computer-based test). The tier 2 exam is divided into 3 papers; paper I, II and III. These papers will consist of multiple choice questions, except for the Module II of Section-III of SSC CGL Paper II 2024.

Tier-II Examination Overview

  • Tier-II conducted for all Tier-I qualified candidates.
  • Paper-I: All candidates attempt all three sections.
  • Paper-II & Paper-III: Required only for specific posts.

Qualification in Paper-I of Tier-II

  • Compulsory qualification in all sections of Paper-I.

Shortlisting for Section-III Evaluation

  • Based on the performance in Section-I & Section-II of Paper-I:
  • Candidates shortlisted for Section-III evaluation.
  • Candidates not qualifying in Section-I + Section-II are excluded.

Nature of Section-III in Paper-I of Tier-II

  • Section III is qualifying.
  • Two modules: Computer Knowledge Test and DEST.
  • Higher cut-off for Computer Proficiency prescribed posts in Module-I.
  • Higher standard/cut-off for Computer Proficiency or DEST prescribed posts in Module-II.
  • The Tier 2 exam will be conducted in both languages; English as well as Hindi whereas the English comprehension section will only be available in English.

  • Paper 1 of SSC CGL 2024 is required for all the posts, hence, it has to be taken by every candidate. Candidate has to pass sections I and II of Paper-I to get shortlisted for Section III of Paper-I.

  • Candidates who do not qualify for  Sections I and II will not be allowed to sit for Section III and they will be prohibited from participating in the next round of the SSC CGL selection process.

  • Candidates who have qualified the sections I and II will appear for the Data Entry Speed Test (DEST).

  • Only those applicants who apply for and are shortlisted for Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) positions in the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation will be allowed to take Paper II.

  • Paper-III of SSC CGL 2024 will only be available for those applicants who are selected in Tier-I for Paper-III. These candidates are selected for the positions of Assistant Audit Officer/Assistant Accounts Officer.

SSC CGL Selection Process 2024 - Stage 3 (Document Verification)

The candidates who qualify for stage 1 and 2 in the SSC CGL Selection Process 2024 will have to get their documents verified as the further step. It is mandatory for all candidates to submit their original documents along with photocopies to get them verified. Only after document verification, the candidates can move forward. The list of documents required for SSC CGL document verification 2024 are listed below:

  • 2 recent passport-size colored photographs
  • One original Photo-ID proof
  • Copy of Matriculation/ Secondary Certificate
  • Educational Qualification Certificate
  • Caste/ Category Certificate (if any)
  • A person with Disabilities Certificate (if any)
  • Serving Defence Personnel Certificate (if any)
  • Undertaking Certificate (Ex-servicemen) (if any)
  • Discharge Certificate (if any)
  • Relevant Certificate (if seeking age relaxation)
  • Certificate by the Central Government Civilian Employees
  • No Objection Certificate (if employed in Government/ Government undertakings)
  • Documents relevant to the change of name (if any)
  • Any other document mentioned in the admission certificate/ call letter of Document Verification

Apart from this, the candidates will also have to carry one of the following documents for identity proof:

  • Aadhar Card
  • Voter ID Card
  • PAN Card
  • Passport
  • Driving License
  • Government School/ College ID Card
  • Employer ID (Govt./ PSU)
  • Ex-Serviceman Discharge Book issued by the Ministry of Defence
  • Any other photo-bearing ID Card issued by Central/ State Government

SSC CGL Minimum Qualifying Marks 2024

All the candidates have to acquire the SSC CGL 2024 minimum qualifying marks to pass all the stages of the selection process. One thing that must be noted is that minimum qualifying marks are different for different categories of candidates. Given below is the category-wise SSC CGL Minimum Qualifying Marks 2024:

Category of CandidatesMinimum Qualifying Marks
UR/ General30%
OBC/ EWS25%
Others20%

*Note: The candidates must acquire the minimum qualifying marks in each stage of SSC CGL selection process to qualify for next round.

SSC CGL Selection Procedure 2024 – Final Merit

  • On the basis of the total score in Tier-I and Tier-II, the final merit of the selected candidates will be prepared.

  • All India Merit List will be prepared for each category for various posts by SSC.

  • Only to the shortlisted candidates, letter of appointments will be given.

SSC CGL Selection Procedure 2024 – Tie-Breaker

In case of a tie in Tier II exam of SSC CGL 2024, the following will be considered for deciding ranks SSC CGL final merit list:

  • Total marks obtained in Paper II and III of SSC CGL Tier II are given priority for the posts of JSO and AAO.

  • Total marks obtained in Section I of paper-I of  SSC CGL Tier II are considered.

  • Date of Birth, with older placed higher.

  • Alphabetical order in which the first names of the candidates appear

SSC CGL Selection Process 2024: Stage 3

Stage 3: Tier III Descriptive Test

  • Candidates will be shortlisted for Tier III on the basis of their performance in Tier I and Tier II.

  • The Descriptive Test of SSC CGL will be conducted in Pen and Paper mode.

  • The qualifying marks in Tier-III would be 33% and the questions asked at this stage will be of class 12 standard.

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FAQs about SSC CGL

What stages are included in SSC CGL selection process?

four stages of the SSC CGL selection process includes Tier 1 (online exam), Tier 2 (online exam), Tier 3 (offline exam), and Tier 4 (computer proficiency test/skill test/document verification).

Will there be an interview for SSC CGL?

No, according to the notification released in 2016, the interview process has been removed from the selection process. The candidates now have to appear for a skill based test which consists of either Computer Proficiency Test or Data Entry Skill Test, based on the post applied for.

What is the maximum number of attempts for SSC CGL?

There is no limit on the maximum number of SSC CGL attempts. You can appear for the exam any number of times as long as you are eligible. 

Why is Tier 3 stage conducted in SSC CGL?

Tier 3 exam in SSC CGL is conducted to test the language proficiency (Hindi or English) of candidates through essay, letter, precis, application, etc.

What is minimum qualifying marks for SSC CGL selection process?

The minimum qualifying marks for SSC CGL selection process 30% for General category, 25% for OBC & EWS, and 20% for other reserved candidates at each stage.

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