SSC CGL 2023 | SSC CGL Exam Date & Notification

SSC CGL 2023 – The SSC CGL exam 2023 recruitment started from 3rd April 2023. The Staff Selection Commission on its official website has released the exam dates for SSC CGL 2023  Tier 1 exam on 29th March 2023.

SSC CGL 2023 (Tier 1) exam is scheduled from 14th July to 27th July 2023.

Interested candidates are required to fill out the application form from 1st April 2023 to 1st May 2023 as prescribed in the calendar.

Aspirants can also download SSC CGL 2023 exam notification once it is released.

Government Exam 2023Candidates can refer to the previous year’s notification for more details.

SSC CGL Exam 2022-23 Notification – Download PDF Here

The Staff Selection Commission through its official SSC exam calendar has announced the date for SSC CGL 2023 recruitment.

Aspirants can go through the detailed information on SSC CGL Notification on the given link.

What is SSC CGL ? The SSC CGL Exam is Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam, conducted to recruit candidates for Group B and Group C posts in various departments of the Government of India.

SSC Combined Graduate Level Exam 2023 Update:

  • SSC CGL 2023 notification has been released on 3rd April 2023.
  • SSC CGL 2023 Application form filling started from 3rd April 2023 and last date will be 3rd may 2023.
  • SSC CGL exam is scheduled from 14th July 2023 to 27th July 2023.

SSC Combined Graduate Level Exam 2022 and previous years’ Update:

  • The Staff Selection Commission has released the SSC CGL Tier III exam admit card on the official website on 16th August, 2022. Candidates appearing for Tier III SSC CGL exam on 21st August 2022 can download their SSC CGL Admit Card  from the linked page.
  • The Commission has released the SSC CGL Tier II exam admit card  on August 2nd 2022. The exam Tier II SSC CGL  took place from 8th August to 10th August 2022.
  • The commission has released the schedule of SSC CGL Tier-II Dates and SSC CGL Tier III 2021 dates. As per the notification the Tier II and Tier III exam of SSC CGL 2021 is scheduled on 8th August to 10th August and 21st August 2021 respectively. However, the schedule is subject to the prevailing conditions and Government guidelines issued from time to time regarding handling of the Covid-19 pandemic. To go through the detailed notice check the attached pdf.

SSC CGL exam dates 2021 PDF:-Download PDF Here

  • The Tier I of SSC CGL 2021 is scheduled from April 11th to April 21st 2022.
  • SSC CGL Admit Card Tier I 2021 released on April 7th 2022.
  • The SSC CGL 2021 exam notification released on 23 December 2021 on the commission’s website. Check the detailed notification for SSC CGL exam 2021 –

SSC CGL 2021 Exam Notification PDF:-Download PDF Here

  • SSC CGL 2020 recruitment process started on December 29th 2020.

SSC CGL 2020 Notification PDF Download PDF Here

Candidates are required to keep track of the official site for the latest updates.

Table of Contents:

  1. SSC CGL Exam Date
  2. SSC CGL Notification
  3. SSC CGL Posts
  4. SSC CGL Eligibility
  5. SSC CGL Exam Pattern
  6. SSC CGL Syllabus
  7. SSC CGL Apply Online
  8. SSC CGL Preparation
  9. SSC CGL Admit Card

SSC CGL Exam

The Staff Selection Commission conducts many national level exams to recruit candidates into various Organizations, departments, offices under the Government of India. One of the exams conducted by the SSC is the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Exam.

The SSC CGL Exam is conducted to select candidates into Group B & Group C posts in various categories under the Indian Government. This exam is a 4 stage exam.

For more details on other SSC Exams, refer to the linked article.

SSC CGL 2023 exam dates

SSC CGL 2023 recruitment will commence from 1st April 2023 with the application form filling process and notification release. Given below are the dates for candidates reference.

SSC CGL Exam Date 2023 – 2024
Events SSC CGL 2023 – 2024 Dates
SSC CGL Notification 2023 Date 3rd April 2023
SSC CGL Apply Online 2023 3rd April 2023
Last date to Apply for SSC CGL 2023 3rd May 2023
Application Correction Window 7th May 2023 to 8th May 2023
SSC CGL Tier 1 Admit Card 2023 To be notified
SSC CGL Tier I Exam Date  14th July to 27th July 2023
SSC CGL Tier 1 Answer Key  To be notified
SSC CGL 2023 Tier II admit card To be notified
SSC CGL 2023 Tier II exam To be notified
SSC CGL 2023 Tier III exam To be notified
SSC CGL 2023 Tier IV exam To be notified

The SSC CGL 2022-23 Exam Dates are as follows:

SSC CGL Exam Date 2023 – 2022
Events SSC CGL 2022 – 2023 Dates
SSC CGL Notification 2023 Date September 17th 2022
SSC CGL Apply Online 2022 September 17th 2022
Last date to Apply for SSC CGL 2022 October 8th 2022
Application Correction Window To be notified
SSC CGL Tier 1 Admit Card 2022 To be notified
SSC CGL Tier I Exam Date  April – May 2023
SSC CGL Tier 1 Answer Key  To be notified
SSC CGL 2022 Tier II admit card To be notified
SSC CGL 2022 Tier II exam To be notified
SSC CGL 2022 Tier III exam To be notified
SSC CGL 2022 Tier IV exam To be notified

SSC CGL 2021 exam dates

The commission has started the recruitment for SSC Combined Graduate Level 2021 examination. Given below are the dates for candidates reference.

The SSC CGL 2021 Exam Dates are as follows:

SSC CGL Exam Date 2021-22
Events SSC CGL 2021-22 Dates
SSC CGL Notification 2021 Date December 23 2021
SSC CGL Apply Online 2021-2022 December 23 2021
Last date to Apply for SSC CGL 2021-2022 January 23 2022
Application Correction Window January 28 to February 1 2022
SSC CGL Tier 1 Admit Card 2021-2022 April 7 2022
SSC CGL Tier I Exam Date  April 11 to April 21 2022
SSC CGL Tier 1 Answer Key  May 2, 2022
SSC CGL 2021 Tier II admit card 2nd August 2022
SSC CGL 2021 Tier II exam 8th August to 10th August 2022
SSC CGL 2021 Tier III admit card 16th August 2022
SSC CGL 2021 Tier III exam 21st August 2022
SSC CGL 2021 Tier IV exam To be notified

To check out the details of the SSC CGL Exam Date of previous years check the linked page.

Check the SSC CGL Exam Analysis to prepare for the next SSC CGL recruitment.

SSC CGL Exam Notification

The official website of SSC releases the CGL exam notification every year. SSC GCL 2023 notification was released on 3rd April 2023.

The notification for SSC CGL 2023, SSC CGL 2022 and SSC CGL 2021 released on September 17th and September 10th 2022 and December 23rd, 2021 respectively to conduct the examination.

Detailed SSC CGL Notification 2023-22 for the number of vacancies and other details can be checked on the linked page. Candidates will also get to know about important information on SSC CGL Notifications of previous years on the given link.

With the approval of the National Recruitment Agency by the Union Cabinet, a Combined Eligibility Test (CET) shall be conducted for candidates appearing for SSC, RRB and IBPS exams. The NRA’s CET shall be applicable for all Group B and Group C, Non-Techincal posts. To learn more about the examination and the exam pattern, candidates can visit the linked article.

SSC CGL Exam Posts

Usually, the recruitment happens for posts like Assistant, Inspector, Assistant Section Officer, Assistant, Auditor, Sub-Inspector, Junior Accountant, Tax Assistant, Assistant Account Officer, Upper Division Clerk, Junior Statistical Officer, etc. Candidates can check the details regarding various SSC CGL Posts on the given link.

Candidates can check the official notification for more details on posts for the SSC CGL 2020 and 2021 exam.

SSC CGL Exam Eligibility

Candidates who aspire to write the SSC CGL 2023-24 Exam must understand the eligibility criteria properly. There are 4 criteria for the exam – 3 are for everyone, 1 is only for certain posts.

The eligibility criteria for the SSC CGL Exam is as follows:

  1. Citizenship– Must be a citizen of India, Nepal, Bhutan
  2. SSC CGL Age Limit- Must be between the age group of 18 years and 32 years
  3. Qualification- Bachelor’s degree from a recognized University
  4. Physical Fitness– Only for candidates for certain posts like Inspector, Sub- Inspector, etc.

There is also certain SSC CGL Age limit relaxation for reserved candidates.

Candidates can check the detailed SSC CGL Eligibility Criteria by referring to the linked article.

SSC CGL Exam Pattern

The Staff Selection Commission conducts the CGL Exam in 4 different stages called Tiers. The last Tier Exam is only for certain posts and for candidates who have qualified certain papers.

The SSC CGL Exam pattern is as follows:

Tier SSC CGL Exam Pattern
Tier 1 Online Multiple choice questions
Tier 2 Online Multiple choice-based
Tier 3 Offline Subjective
Tier 4 Skill Test

SSC CGL Selection Process – Important Pointers

  1. Aspirants of the SSC CGL 2023-24 exam will be assigned roll numbers and admit cards to appear for the Tier I exam.
  2. Candidates will be shortlisted category-wise to appear for Tier II and Tier III, based on the marks scored in SSC CGL 2023 Tier I.
  3. All candidates will have to appear for Paper I and Paper II in Tier-II exam. However, only specific candidates will have to appear for Paper III and Paper IV of the Tier II exam in SSC CGL 2023-24 exam.
  4. Separate cutoff will be fixed for Paper I, Paper-II, Paper III and Paper IV of Tier II exam.
  5. In SSC CGL 2023-24 exam, there will be minimum qualifying marks in each Tier and all the papers. The minimum qualifying marks in SSC CGL Tier I, Tier II(each paper), Tier III are as follows:
  • Unreserved Categories – 30 %
  • EWS/OBC Categories – 25%
  • Other Categories – 20%

Before preparing for the SSC CGL 2023-24 Exam, candidates must check the official notification to get early information on any upcoming changes in the Exam pattern.

SSC CGL Syllabus

The SSC CGL syllabus covers various topics related to the 10th and 12th grade. The syllabus for the CGL Exam varies with respect to the Tiers.

The SSC CGL exam syllabus 2023-24 is as follows:

Tier I:- Topics related to General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, English Language & comprehension.

Tier II:- Topics related to Quantitative Aptitude, English Language & Comprehension, Statistics, General Studies (Finance & Economics)

Tier III:- This exam is a descriptive exam to evaluate a candidate’s Language skills in Hindi/English. This is only for candidates appearing for Statistical Investigator (Grade II) & Compiler.

Tier IV:-This test comprises Data Entry Speed Test & Computer Proficiency Test. This exam is for candidates appearing for specific posts under the Government of India.

Candidates can refer to the linked article for more details on the SSC CGL syllabus.

SSC CGL Syllabus:-Download PDF Here

For more details on the other SSC Exams, refer to the table below:

SSC Exam Date SSC Online SSC Admit Card
SSC Results SSC Exam Pattern SSC Notification
SSC Recruitment SSC Eligibility SSC Cut Off

SSC CGL Apply Online

SSC CGL 2023 application form-filling process started on 3rd April 2023, and the last date to apply will be 3rd May 2023. Candidates willing to appear for the exam are required to fill the application form on the SSC official website.

The steps for the SSC CGL 2023-24 Registration is as follows:

Step 1- Go to the official website of SSC

Step 2- Register using your mobile number, email id

Step 3- Login using your Registration ID that will be generated once you initiate your SSC CGL registration using your mail id, phone number

Step 4- Fill all the details that would be asked

Step 5 – Upload the necessary documents like photograph, signature.

Step 6- Review the application form once again to check for any mistakes

Step 7- Fill the payment details for the application fee. The SSC CGL registration process will be completed. Save the soft copy of the submission completion message.

For more details on the SSC CGL application process, refer to the SSC CGL official notification.

SSC CGL Preparation

SSC CGL Exam preparation needs a lot of smart work to score well. Candidates should be always updated on the exam pattern and syllabus of SSC Combined Graduate Level Examination.

Candidates can check SSC CGL Previous Year Question Paper for a thorough understanding of the level and scope of SSC CGL exam and for revision of their learnings.

Aspirants can check the following links for comprehensive preparation-

The right set of SSC CGL Books and study material is also necessary to have a clear concept of the topics covered in the Exam.

For more details on the SSC CGL preparation, refer to the linked article.

Candidates preparing for the SSC CGL exam can visit the SSC CGL mock test page and get free mock tests based on the latest exam pattern and prepare for the exam accordingly.

SSC CGL Study Material:-Download PDF Here

SSC CGL Admit Card

SSC CGL Exam Admit Cards/ Admission Certificates (ACs) will be uploaded on the website of the concerned Regional/ Sub-Regional Office of the Commission. The facility for the download of Admit Cards will be available at least one week before the examination on the website of concerned Regional/ Sub Regional Office.

Candidates are advised to visit the website of the concerned Regional Office and SSC HQ regularly for updates and information about the examination.

The commission will release the SSC CGL 2023-24 Admit Card  for all the Tiers through an official notification.

The Admit card for SSC CGL Exam Tier I 2023 will tentatively release 15 days before the exam date.

Steps to download SSC CGL Admit Card:

  1. Visit the SSC CGL official website
  2. Click on the link ‘SSC CGL Admit Card’
  3. Enter the registration number and password to log in.
  4. Admit card will be displayed on the screen.
  5. Download it and take the printout for further use.

Check SSC CGL Admit Card page for further details.

SSC CGL Exam Centres

Candidates who aspire for the CGL exam should always check this important detail properly. A candidate must indicate the Centre(s) in the online Application Form in which he/ she desires to take the examination.

The exam centres allotted to candidates for the CGL exam are notified with the release of the Admit card.

The exam centres for the SSC CGL 2023-24 exam are:

  • Central Region (CR)-Bihar and Uttar Pradesh
  • Eastern Region (ER)– Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Jharkhand, Odisha, Sikkim and West Bengal
  • Karnataka, Kerala Region (KKR)- Lakshadweep, Karnataka and Kerala
  • Madhya Pradesh Sub-Region (MPR)- Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh
  • North Eastern Region (NER)- Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland and Tripura
  • Northern Region (NR)- NCT of Delhi, Rajasthan and Uttarakhand
  • North Western Sub-Region (NWR)- Chandigarh, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir and Punjab
  • Southern Region (SR)-Andhra Pradesh, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu, and Telangana.
  • Western Region (WR)- Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Daman and Diu, Goa, Gujarat, and Maharashtra

SSC CGL Vacancy

The commission announced 7500 tentative vacancies for SSC CGL 2023 with the release of notification on 3rd April 2023.

The SSC CGL vacancies 2020 were increased from 7,035 to 8,539. Candidates will find the detailed vacancy of SSC CGL exam on the notification page link for which is provided above.

The commission has released the SSC CGL Vacancy for the 2019 examination. The SSC CGL 2019 exam is being conducted to fill a total of 8582 vacancies.

The table given below will help candidates get an idea of the number of vacancies to be released for the SSC CGL exam in different years:

SSC CGL Vacancy UR SC ST OBC Total

Vacancies

SSC CGL 2020-21

Vacancy

2891 1046 510 1858 7035
SSC CGL 2019-20

Vacancy

3674 1242 667 2198 8582
SSC CGL 2018-19

Vacancy

(as of 27/12/2019)

5770 1723 845 2933 11271
SSC CGL 2017

(Final Vacancy

as of 15/11/2019)

4144 1322 656 1999 8121

To download the year-wise SSC CGL Vacancy PDF, you can visit the SSC CGL Notification page link provided above.

SSC CGL Important Details

The important details related to SSC CGL is highlighted in the table given below:

SSC CGL Exam 2023
Name of the Exam Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level – SSC CGL
Conducting Body Staff Selection Commission
Official Website ssc.nic.in
Exam Type National Level Exam
Exam Dates Check above
Mode of SSC CGL Application Online
Mode of SSC CGL Exam Online
CGL Eligibility Indian citizenship 

Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline

Duration of CGL exam Tier I – 60 minutes

Tier II – 120 minutes

Tier III – 60 minutes

Tier IV – 45 minutes 

Sections in CGL exam 2023 Tier I – 4 Sections

Tier II -4 Papers

This article will help all the candidates to get a detailed idea regarding the SSC CGL 2023 Exam.

Referring to the previous years’ question papers, exam pattern, syllabus and all other details will help the candidates to prepare for the exam systematically and reduce the stress of the Exam.

Online Quiz 2023

Frequently Asked Question – SSC CGL Exam 2023 – 24

Q1

Q.1. When will SSC CGL 2023 be conducted?

Ans. The SSC CGL 2022 exam notification was released on 3rdApril 2023 and the Tier I exam is scheduled from July 14th 2023 to July 27th 2023.
Q2

Q.2. What are the dates to apply for SSC CGL 2023 exam?

Ans. The application form filling process for SSC CGL 2023 exam started from 3rd April 2023. The last date to fill the application form is 3rd May 2023.
Q3

Q.3. How many attempts are there in SSC CGL Exam 2023?

Ans. No such number of attempts is specified anywhere for SSC CGL exam. There are certain age limit restrictions based on which the candidates as per the category they belong to can appear for the exam. Aspirants of SSC CGL must not be less than 18 years and cannot be more than 32 years of age (as on 1st January 2022). The age of candidates as present in the 10th and 12th certificates will be considered.
Q4

Q.4. Does a candidate who has an electrical and electronics degree fulfil SSC CGL eligibility?

Ans. As per the SSC CGL Eligibility criteria, a candidate must hold a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university or institution to become eligible for the exam. However, the SSC CGL eligibility differs for different posts in CGL. Check the SSC CGL Eligibility for detailed information.
Q5

Q.5. Is there a negative marking in the SSC Combined Graduate Level Exam?

Ans. Yes, there is a negative marking scheme in the SSC CGL exam. Candidates will lose 0.50 marks for wrong attempts in CGL Tier-I, Tier III and Tier IV. For the SSC CGL Tier-II exam they will be penalized with 0.25 marks for wrong attempts.
Q6

Q.6. What is the highest post in SSC through CGL – Combined Graduate Level Exam?

Ans. The highest post that a candidate can get in SSC through CGL examination is Assistant Accounts Officer or Assistant Audit Officer. SSC CGL AAO is a Group “B” Gazetted (Non-Ministerial) post offering the grade pay of 4800. A candidate who qualifies AAO post gets to work in the Indian Audit & Accounts Department under CAG.
Q7

Q.7. How many stages are there in CGL 2023 – Combined Graduate Level Exam?

Ans. Candidates willing to appear for SSC CGL exam have to undergo four stages. SSC CGL Tier I (online exam), CGL Tier-II (online exam), SSC CGL Tier III (offline exam) and SSC CGL Tier IV (Skill test/computer proficiency test/document verification).
Q8

Q.8. Has the commission released SSC CGL 2023-24 notice?

Ans.  Yes, The SSC CGL 2023-24 exam notification has been released by the commission on April 3rd 2023.

Comments

  1. BSc final year student can fill this form.

    • Hi Anil,
      The candidates appearing in the final year of their graduation can apply for SSC CGL 2020, except for posts such as Assistant Audit Officer/ Assistant Accounts Officer, Junior Statistical Officer, and Statistical Investigator Grade-II. However, candidates must possess essential qualifications.

      Check out the important tips for SSC CGL Preparation.

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