Can Final Year Student Apply For SSC CGL Recruitment 2024?

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) conducts the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Exam for the recruitment of Grade “B” and “C” category posts in various Government Ministries, Departments, and Offices. SSC CGL is one of the biggest government examinations to be conducted for graduate students in  India. The official notification for the SSC CGL Exam 2024 will be published on 11th June and candidates can fill out the application form by 10th July. The Tier 1 Exam is scheduled to be conducted in September-October 2024.

Every year thousands of vacancies are filled by the government for various posts. Before applying for the exam there are so many dilemmas that can be faced by the applicants. In this article let us explore the frequently asked question ‘Can final-year students apply for the SSC CGL Exam 2024?’

Can a final-year student apply for SSC CGL?

As the name of the exam suggests the candidates who have successfully completed their bachelor’s degree are eligible to apply for the SSC CGL Exam. However, this criteria gives rise to various doubts in the minds of the candidates who are in the final year of their graduation and expect to earn their degree before the exam or before the release of the final result of the exam. In the points below, we have discussed all the important facts regarding the eligibility criteria for the SSC CGL Exam 2024, that can answer such questions.

•  This is the big question arising in the minds of many aspirants who are dreaming of the SSC CGL. The answer to this question is “YES”.
• Yes, the final year appearing can also apply for the examination.
• The exam will be conducted from September to October 2024. SSC releases various vacancies for various posts.
• The minimum educational qualification required to be eligible for appearing in the CGL Examination is a “Bachelor’s Degree” from a recognized university or its equivalent.
• This means that the candidates should have completed their graduation by a certain date fixed by the commission and mentioned in the official notification.
• In the official notification slated to be released by SSC on 11th June 2024, it is expected that the educational qualification section will contain the clause: “ The candidates appearing in the final year of their graduation can also apply, however, they must possess Essential qualifications on or the cut-off date i.e. 01-08-2024. .” 
• The candidate must make sure that they should submit the required documents during the final process of recruitment.
• In case, candidates possess equivalent educational qualifications, such candidates shall also produce relevant Equivalence Certificates from the authorities concerned at the time of Document Verification. However, the final decision regarding the selection of such candidates will be taken by the User Departments/ Appointing Authorities concerned.

SSC CGL 2024 Syllabus

We suggest you go through the official notification once and check important information regarding age limit, educational qualification, nationality, and physical fitness before you apply.

SSC CGL 2024 Eligibility Criteria

The candidates who are currently in the final year of their graduation and are willing to apply for the SSC CGL Exam 2024 should be aware of the various aspects of the eligibility criteria as mentioned in the official notification. The eligibility criteria consist of the following factors:

• Age Limit
• Educational Qualification
• Nationality
• Physical Fitness

Let us look at each of these aspects of the eligibility criteria one by one. These criteria are taken from last year’s notification as the SSC CGL Notification 2024 will be released on 11th June 2024. We will update this information in case of any changes.

SSC CGL 2024 Age Limit

The final-year students who dream of being selected for government jobs through the SSC CGL Exam should ensure that they satisfy the age limit required for various posts. In the table below, we have provided a post-wise age limit as mentioned in the detailed notification.

Relaxation Provided in the Upper Age Limit

SSC CGL 2024 Educational Qualification

The candidates should ensure they are eligible for the CGL exam by going through the educational qualifications for all the posts relating to SSC CGL 2024 which are provided in the following table.

SSC CGL 2024 Nationality

Apart from the age limit and educational qualification, the final year students should also be aware of the fact that the Staff Selection Commission has prescribed some guidelines in terms of the nationality of the candidates. The points below will further clarify this aspect of the eligibility criteria.

• The candidate must be a citizen of India, Nepal, or Bhutan.
• If a candidate is a citizen of Nepal or Bhutan, they should possess a Certificate of Eligibility issued by the Government of India
• Tibetan refugees who arrived in India before January 1962 are also eligible.
• Candidates of Indian origin who have 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 intending to settle in India permanently are eligible.

SSC CGL 2024 Physical Fitness

Some posts offered under the SSC CGL Exam 2024 will require the candidates to meet a certain level of physical fitness. The details for the requirements for each post are available in the official notification for the reference of the candidates. As the final-year students will need to prepare for this aspect of the eligibility separately, they need to carefully go through the post-wise physical fitness standards. The candidates can go through the details provided below for a better understanding.

I. Physical standards for the post of Inspector (Central Excise/ Examiner/ PreventiveOfficer), Inspector & Sub-Inspector in CBN

II. Physical standards for the Post of Sub-Inspector in the Central Bureau of Investigation

III. Physical standards for the Post of Sub-Inspector in the National Investigation Agency

IV. Physical standards for the Post of Sub-Inspector/ Junior Intelligence Officer in Narcotics Control Bureau, Ministry of Home Affairs

Can Final Year Student Apply For SSC CGL Recruitment 2024? Conclusion

The final year of college is one of the most crucial times in the careers of the students. They have to prepare for exams, submit projects and make important decisions that will affect the rest of their lives.

The SSC CGL Exam presents a golden opportunity for securing a great future and a comfortable life ahead. However, to apply for this exam, they must fulfill all the category-wise and post-wise eligibility criteria as mentioned in the official notification.

This article is an attempt to clear all their doubts about whether they can apply for the SSC CGL Recruitment 204. We suggest the students keep an eye on the official website ssc.gov.in for all the updates regarding the exam.