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SSC CGL Exam Pattern 2024
According to SSC CGL New Exam pattern, Staff Selection Commission will conduct the SSC CGL Exam 2024 in 2 stages i.e. Tier 1 and Tier 2. Aspiring candidates must understand the detailed exam pattern which includes the subjects, the number of questions in each section and also the duration of the exam. Candidates must note that the SSC CGL Tier 1 is qualifying in nature as well as compulsory for all posts and Tier 2 is scoring in nature. In this article, we have thoroughly discussed the revised SSC CGL Exam Pattern.
SSC Combined Graduate Level Exam Pattern 2024
As per changes, the SSC CGL 2024 Exam Pattern comprises 2 Tiers which are as follows: The mode of exam for Tier 1 and Tier 2 will be online. The SSC CGL 2024 Tier-1 exam will be conducted online comprising 4 sections with maximum marks of 200. The SSC CGL Tier-2 exam will be conducted in 3 phases – Paper 1, Paper 2 and Paper 3. Candidates must go through the Tier-wise exam pattern mentioned below.
SSC CGL Exam Pattern 2024 for Tier 1
SSC will hold a computer-based examination with 100 multiple-choice questions. There are 4 sections in the Tier 1 exam of SSC CGL, with 100 questions that account for a total of 200 marks. The subject-wise SSC CGL Exam Pattern 2024 details are given below:
The sections asked in the SSC CGL Tier-I Exam are:
- General Intelligence & Reasoning
- General Awareness
- Quantitative Aptitude
- English Comprehension
There is a negative marking of 0.50 Marks for each wrong answer. There is no sectional cut-off. No mark will be deducted if the question is left blank or un attempted by a candidate.
SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam Pattern | ||||
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Section | Subject | No. of Questions | Max. Marks | Exam Duration |
1 | General Intelligence and Reasoning | 25 | 50 | 60 minutes(For VH & Candidates suffering from Cerebral Palsy: 80 minutes) |
2 | General Awareness | 25 | 50 | |
3 | Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 50 | |
4 | English Comprehension | 25 | 50 | |
Total | 100 | 200 |
SSC CGL Tier 2 Exam Pattern 2024
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) conducts the SSC CGL Tier-2 exam in three distinct phases: Paper 1, Paper 2, and Paper 3. Paper I is mandatory for all candidates, providing a comprehensive assessment for various posts. Paper II, on the other hand, is exclusive to candidates applying for Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) positions in the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation. Similarly, Paper III is designed specifically for applicants vying for the roles of Assistant Audit Officer/Assistant Accounts Officer. Candidates must recognize the tailored nature of these papers based on their applied positions. Additionally, candidates should be mindful of the negative marking system, with a deduction of 1 mark for each incorrect answer in Paper I, and 0.50 marks for each incorrect response in Paper II and Paper III.
SSC CGL Tier 2 Exam Pattern | |||
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S. No. | Papers | Exam Duration | |
1 | Paper-I: (Compulsory for all posts) | 2 hours 30 minutes | |
2 | Paper-II: Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) | 2 hours | |
3 | Paper-III: Assistant Audit Officer/ Assistant Accounts Officer | 2 hours |
SSC CGL Tier 2 Exam Pattern for Paper 1, Paper 2 & Paper 3
The detailed SSC CGL Tier 2 Exam pattern with the total no. of questions, maximum marks, and exam duration is explained in the table given below:
SSC CGL Tier 2 Paper 1 Exam Pattern | |||||
Sections | Module | Subject | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
Section I | Module-I | Mathematical Abilities | 30 | 90 | 1 hour |
Module-II | Reasoning and General Intelligence | 30 | 90 | ||
Section II | Module-I | English Language and Comprehension | 45 | 135 | 1 hour |
Module-II | General Awareness | 25 | 75 | ||
Section III | Module-I | Computer Knowledge Test | 20 | 60 | 15 minutes |
Module-II | Data Entry Speed Test | One Data Entry Task | 15 minutes |
The detailed SSC CGL Tier 2 Paper 2 & 3 Exam pattern with the total number of questions, maximum marks, and exam duration is explained in the table given below:
SSC CGL Tier 2 Paper 2 & 3 Exam Pattern | ||||
Paper | Section | No. of question | Maximum Marks | Duration |
Paper II | Statistics | 100 | 200 | 2 hours |
Paper III | General Studies (Finance and Economics) | 100 | 200 | 2 hours |
SSC CGL Syllabus 2024
The SSC CGL Complete syllabus of Tier 1 & 2 has been provided in the link below. For the candidate’s convenience, the detailed Tier-wise SSC CGL Syllabus 2024 is provided here. Candidates are advised to go through the detailed SSC CGL Syllabus for the various phases of the online exam and plan their preparation accordingly.