SSC CGL 2024 Eligibility Criteria - Check Age Limit, Marks Required, No of Attempts, Important Factor

Updated By Shivangi Ahirwar on 27 Aug, 2024 12:21

SSC CGL eligibility criteria 2024 require candidates to be between 18 and 32 years of age, depending on the specific post. A bachelor's degree from a recognized university is mandatory. Applicants must be citizens of India, subjects of Nepal/Bhutan, or Tibetan refugees. Additionally, there are specific physical fitness standards for certain positions. Meeting these criteria is essential for applying.

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SSC CGL Eligibility Criteria 2024

SSC CGL Eligibility Criteria 2024 have been published by the SSC along with the SSC CGL 2024 exam notification. Staff Selection Commission (SSC) prescribes the SSC CGL 2024 eligibility criteria that applicants must fulfill to become eligible to take the exam. As part of the eligibility conditions, candidates have to satisfy requirements related to age limit, educational qualification, nationality, etc. To become eligible to appear for SSC CGL 2024, candidates must have completed their graduation and should be between the age group of 18 to 30.

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) will issue the SSC CGL Admit Card 2024 for the Tier I exam. The Tier II exam is set for Sep-Oct, 2024 and it will take place at different exam centers around the country. For candidates who pass the Tier I exam, in the subsequent Tier II exam they will face three papers: Paper-I, Paper-II, and Paper-III, which are held on separate days or shifts. It's mandatory for everyone to appear for Paper-I as well as pass all sections.

SSC CGL full form is Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level. Before filling out the SSC CGL application form, candidates must fulfill the following eligibility norms:

Nationality Criteria

A candidate must be either Indian Citizen or a subject of Nepal/Bhutan or a Tibetan refugee (who moved with an intention to permanently settle in India before 1962) 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 to permanently settle in India.

Age Limit Criteria

  • The lower and upper limit of age varies post-wise.

  • Applicants’ age mentioned in the 10th/12th certificates will be considered.

  • The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has revised the age limit for the post of Tax Assistant (under CBEC Group C). Earlier the age limit was 20 to 27 years, however, now the age limit for this post has been revised to 18 to 27 years.

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SSC CGL Eligibility Criteria 2024 - Age Criteria

Candidate must refer to the table given below to get insights in the age limitation of the posts offered in SSC CGSL 2024. 

SSC CGL Age Limit

Candidates Must be Born Between

Posts Available

Up to 32 years

Born not earlier than 02.08.1986 and not later than 01.08.2000

M/o Statistics & Prog. Implementation. Statistical Investigator Grade II

21-27 years

Born not earlier than 02.08.1988 and not later than 01.08.1998

Intelligence Bureau (Assistant)

18-25 years

Born not earlier than 02.08.1993 and not later than 01.08.2000

Central Bureau of Narcotics (Sub-Inspector)

Up to 30 years

Born not earlier than 02.08.1988 and not later than 01.08.2000

Directorate of Enforcement, Department of Revenue (Assistant Enforcement Officer) and National Investigation Agency NIA (Sub Inspector)

18 to 27 years

Born not earlier than 02.08.1991 and not later than 01.08.1998

CBEC (Tax Assistant)

Up to 32 years

Born not earlier than 02.08.1986 and not later than 01.08.2000

M/o Statistics & Prog. Implementation. Statistical Investigator Grade II

18-27 years

Born not earlier than 02.08.1991 and not later than 01.08.2000



  • Central Vigilance Commission (Assistant)

  • Ministry of Railway (Assistant)

  • AFHQ (Assistant)

  • Ministry of External Affairs (Assistant)

  • Other Ministries/Departments/ Organisations (Assistant)

  • CBDT (Inspector of Income Tax)

  • Other Ministries/ Departments/ Organisations (Assistant)

  • CBEC (Inspector, (Central Excise)

  • CBDT (Inspector of Income Tax)

  • CBEC (Inspector (Examiner))

  • CBEC (Inspector Preventive Officer)

  • Department of Post (Inspector of Posts)

  • Offices under CAG (Divisional Accountant)

  • Offices under C&AG (Auditor)

  • Central Bureau of Narcotics (Inspector)

  • Offices under CGDA (Auditor)

  • Offices under C&AG (Accountant/ Junior Accountant)

  • Offices under CGA & others (Auditor)

  • Offices under CGA & others (Accountant/ Junior Accountant)

  • CBDT (Tax Assistant)

    Central Govt. Offices/Ministries other than CSCS cadres (Senior Secretariat Assistant)

  • Registrar General of India (Compiler)

Age Relaxation for SSC CGL

Given below is the table that contains information on the category-wise age relaxation provided to candidates appearing for SSC CGL 2024 exam. 

Candidates Category

Age Relaxation Permissible Beyond the Upper age limit

OBC

3 years

Ex-Servicemen (OBC)

06 years (3 years + 3 years) after deduction of the military service rendered from the actual age as on the Closing date for receipt of application

SC/ST

5 years

PH + SC/ST

15 years

(For Group B & C posts) Ex-Servicemen (Unreserved/General)

03 years after deduction of the military service rendered from the actual age as on the Closing date for receipt of application

PH

10 years

PH + OBC

13 years

Ex-Servicemen (SC & ST)

08 years (3 years + 5 years) after deduction of the military service rendered from the actual age as on the Closing date for receipt of application

Central Govt. Civilian Employees (OBC)) who have rendered not less than 3 years regular and continuous service as on closing date for receipt of application

8 (5 +3) years

For Group B posts Central Govt. Civilian Employees (General/Unreserved) who have rendered not less than 3 years regular and continuous service as on closing date for receipt of application

5 years

Central Govt. Civilian Employees (OBC)) who have rendered not less than 3 years regular and continuous service as on closing date for receipt of application

Up to 43 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

10 (5+5) years

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

Candidates who had ordinarily been domiciled in the state of Jammu & Kashmir(Unreserved/General)

5 years

For Group C posts Central Govt. Civilian Employees(General/Unreserved) 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

Defence Personnel disabled in operation during hostilities with any foreign country or in a disturbed area and released as a consequence thereof. (Unreserved/General)

5 years

Widows/Divorced Women/Women judicially separated and who are not remarried (OBC)

Up to 38 years of age

Defence Personnel disabled in operation during hostilities with any foreign country or in a disturbed area and released as a consequence thereof. (OBC)

8 (5+3) years

Candidates who had ordinarily been domiciled in the State of Jammu & Kashmir (OBC)

8 years

Candidates who had ordinarily been domiciled in the State of Jammu & Kashmir (SC/ST)

10 years

For Group "C" posts only. Widows/Divorced Women/Women judicially separated and who are not remarried (Unreserved/General)

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

Defence Personnel disabled in operation during hostilities with any foreign country or in a disturbed area and released as a consequence thereof (SC/ST)

10 (5+5)years

Also Check: SSC CGL Syllabus 2024

SSC CGL 2024 Eligibility Criteria - Educational Qualification

Candidates must check out the table given below for post-wise educational qualifications required based on the SSC CGL eligibility criteria 2024. 

Posts

Educational Qualification

Assistant Audit Officer

    Bachelor’s Degree from a recognised University or Institute

    Statistical Investigator Grade – II

      Bachelor’s Degree in any subject from a recognised University or Institute with at least 60% in Mathematics at 12th standard level. OR

      Bachelor’s Degree in any subject with Statistics as one of the subjects at degree level.

      Assistant Audit Officer

        Chartered Accountant or cost & Management Accountant or Company Secretary or Masters in Commerce or Masters in Business Studies or Masters in Business Administration (Finance) or Masters in Business Economics

        Compiler

        Bachelor’s Degree from any recognized University with Economics or Statistics or Mathematics as compulsory or Elective subject

        All other Posts

        Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University or equivalent

        Candidates must be aware of the eligibility criteria before filling out the SSC CGL Application Form 2024. The age limitations, age relaxation, and educational qualifications criteria set by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) must be read carefully as to avoid any complications in the future like rejection based on unfulfilled SSC CGL eligibility criteria 2024. 

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        Where can I find SSC CGL 2024 answer key for all questions?

        -shobhaUpdated on September 17, 2024 04:58 PM
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        Subhashri Roy, Content Team

        Dear Student,

        You can find the SSC CGL 2024 answer key for all questions on the official website at ssc.gov.in, once it is released. Currently, the SSC CGL 2024 Tier 1 exam has been going on from September 9 to 26, 2024. The Staff Selection Commission is expected to release the provisional answer key for the Tier 1 exam in the first week of October 2024. Once the answer key is out, visit the official website, click on the answer key link on the homepage, enter your login credentials in the required field and submit, The answer key will appear …

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