SSC CGL Eligibility 2024 criteria are defined by the Staff Selection Commission in the official notification. Candidates possessing a bachelor's degree and aged between 18 and 32 years are eligible to apply for the exam. Check the SSC CGL age limit for OBC, SC, ST, General, and other categories, along with post-wise qualification and physical standard criteria.
SSC CGL Eligibility 2024
To be eligible to apply for various Group B and Group C positions in the SSC department candidates have to meet some prerequisites. The SSC CGL Eligibility Criteria 2024 is based on certain parameters which are as follows:
- Age Limit
- Nationality/ Citizenship
- Educational Qualification
- Physical Standards
SSC CGL Nationality
Candidates are required to fulfill all the necessary Eligibility requirements for the exam, candidates must meet the nationality criteria as suggested by the authorities for their further selection in the selection process. The detailed nationality criteria are mentioned below:
1. Indian Citizenship: You must be an Indian citizen. You must have a valid Indian passport or another kind of proof of Indian citizenship.
2. Subjects of Nepal/Bhutan: If you are a subject of Nepal or Bhutan, you may apply for the SSC CGL exam. To work in India, you must present the necessary documentation and legal authorization.
3. Tibetan Refugees: Tibetan refugees who arrived in India before January 1, 1962, to live permanently in India, are allowed to apply for the exam. They must have the requisite certificates issued by the Government of India to confirm their refugee status.
4. Individuals of Indian origins: Candidates of Indian descent who have moved from specific countries to permanently stay in India may also apply for the SSC CGL exam. They must have the appropriate documentation, such as a certificate of eligibility from the Government of India.
SSC CGL Education Qualification 2024
Along with the age limit criteria, candidates are also required to have some minimum educational qualifications which must be fulfilled to become eligible for the SSC CGL posts. The post-wise educational qualification for SSC CGL is given in the table below:
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SSC CGL Education
Qualification |
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Posts Name |
Educational Qualification |
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Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) |
A Bachelor's degree in any field
from an accredited university or institute with a minimum of 60% in
mathematics at the 12th-grade level or A bachelor's degree in statistics is
one of the degree-level studies in any field. |
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Assistant Audit Officer/
Assistant Accounts Officer (AAO) |
Desirable Qualification: Any one of these
Essential Qualifications: A bachelor's degree in any
field from a recognized university. |
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Statistical Investigator
Grade-II |
A bachelor's degree from an
approved institution or institute in any field, including statistics.
Statistics must have been a subject for the candidates during the three years
of their graduate course. |
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Assistant in National Company
Law Appellate Tribunal |
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Research Assistant in National
Human Rights Commission |
Essential qualification: Bachelor's degree from
authorized universities or institutes Desirable qualifications: At least one year of
research experience at a reputable university or research institution. A legal or human rights degree
from an approved university. |
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Other Post |
Bachelor's degree in any field
from an accredited university, or an equivalent qualification |
SSC CGL Age Limit 2024
Candidates must be within the age range mentioned for the specific post for which the candidates will appear for the exam. The age limit varies based on the posts requested, with exceptions made for certain categories. Have a look at the important points and table mentioned below.
- Many applicants apply for the role without understanding the SSC CGL age limit, and their applications are rejected.
- For positions with an age range of 18-27 years, the candidate must have been born between the dates of 02-08-1997 and 01-08-2006.
- Candidates must be born between 02-08-1994 and 01-08-2004 to be eligible for posts with an age limit of 20-30 years.
- To apply for positions with an age limit of 18-30 years, candidates must be born between 02-08-1994 and 01-08-2006.
- For the role with an age limit of 18-32 years, the candidate must have been born between 02-08-1992 and 01-08-2006.
Post wise SSC CGL Age Limit
| SSC CGL Age Limit- Post-wise | ||
| Name of Posts | Ministry/ Department/Office/ Cadre | Age Limit |
| Junior Statistical Officer | M/o Statistics & Programme Implementation | Up to 32 years |
| Assistant Audit Officer | Indian Audit & Accounts Department under C&AG | Not exceeding 30 years |
| Assistant Accounts Officer | Indian Audit & Accounts Department under C&AG | Not exceeding 30 years |
| Inspector of Income Tax | CBDT | Not exceeding 30 years |
| Inspector, (Central Excise) | CBIC | Not exceeding 30 years |
| Inspector (Preventive Officer) | ||
| Inspector (Examiner) | ||
| Inspector | Central Bureau of Narcotics | Not exceeding 30 years |
| Assistant | Other Ministries/Departments/Organizations | Not exceeding 30 years |
| Assistant/ Superintendent | Other Ministries/Departments/Organizations | Not exceeding 30 years |
| Divisional Accountant | Offices under C&AG | Not exceeding 30 years |
| Sub-Inspector/ Junior Intelligence Officer | Narcotics Control Bureau (MHA) | Not exceeding 30 years |
| Assistant Enforcement Officer | Directorate of Enforcement, Department of Revenue | Up to 30 years |
| Sub Inspector | National Investigation Agency (NIA) | Up to 30 years |
| Assistant Section Officer |
| 20-30 years |
| Sub Inspector | Central Bureau of Investigation | 20-30 years |
| Auditor |
| 18-27 years |
| Accountant | Offices under C&AG | 18-27 years |
| Accountant/ Junior Accountant | Other Ministry/ Departments | 18-27 years |
| Postal Assistant/ Sorting Assistant | Department of Post, Ministry of Communication | 18-27 years |
| Senior Secretariat Assistant/ Upper Division Clerks | Central Govt. | 18-27 years |
| Senior Administrative Assistant | Military Engineering Services, Ministry of Defence | 18-27 years |
| Tax Assistant | CBDT CBIC | 18-27 years |
| Sub-Inspector | Central Bureau of Narcotics | 18-27 years |
| Upper Division Clerks | Dte. Gen Border Road Organisation (MoD) | 18-27 years |
SSC CGL Age Relaxation
For certain categories or classes of people, the exam conducting authority has given the age relaxation keeping in mind certain requirements. People belonging to these categories must go through the age relaxations mentioned in the table below.
| SSC CGL Age Relaxation | |
| Categories | Age relaxation |
| SC/ ST | 5 years |
| OBC | 3 years |
| PwD + General | 10 years |
| PwD + OBC | 13 years |
| PwD + SC/ ST | 15 years |
| Candidates domiciled in the State of Jammu & Kashmir between 1st January, 1980, to 31st December, 1989 | 5 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | 3 years |
| Defense Personnel who are disabled in any hostile military activity | 3 years |
| SC/ST Defence Personnel who are disabled during any hostile military activity | 8 years |
SSC CGL 2024 Age Relaxation For Posts of Group ‘C’
The exam board has also given certain relaxations to some people belonging from specific categories and are applying for various positions of Group ‘C’. The table below shows the age relaxations for Group ‘C’ posts.
| Age Relaxation For Posts of Group ‘C’ | |||
| Employee | Category | Service Duration | Maximum age limit |
| Central Govt. Civilian Employees | - | Less than three years of regular, continuous service | 40 years |
| SC/ST | 45 years | ||
| Widows, divorced women, and women who have been legally separated but have not remarried. | - | - | 35 years |
| SC/ST | - | 40 years | |
SSC CGL 2024 Age Relaxation For Posts of Group ‘B’
Candidates applying for the Group ‘B’ posts in the SSC CGL department must be well aware of the age relaxations provided to certain categories of people. Check the table below to know the age relaxation given to the candidates.
| SSC CGL 2024 Age Relaxation For Posts of Group ‘B’ | |
| Category | Age Relaxation |
| Ex-servicemen, including commissioned Officers and ECOs/SSCOs, must have at least 5 years of Military Service as on the latest date of receipt of the SSC CGL application and must have been released on the following grounds: completion of the assignment, physical impairment related to Military Service, invalided. | 5 years |
| ECOs and SSCOs whose assignments have been extended beyond five years. In this scenario, the Ministry of Defence issues a certificate stating they can seek for civil employment and that they will be discharged on three months notice from the date you received the appointment offer. | 5 years |
SSC CGL Physical Standards
Candidates are also required to check the physical and medical standards as per the SSC CGL Eligibility Criteria 2024. The physical and medical standards for some of the posts are also announced by the authorities in the official notification. There are different physical standards for both males and females which are based on parameters like height, weight & chest. Also, there are certain exemptions provided to the candidates which are based on the region to which they belong. Check below the table for detailed information about the SSC CGL physical standards.
| SSC CGL Physical Standards | ||
| Criteria | Male Candidates | Female Candidates |
| Height | 157.5 cms | 152 cms |
| Chest | 81 cm (completely expanded, with a minimum expansion of 5 cm) | – |
| Weight | – | 48 Kgs |
| Exemptions | Garwalis, Assamese, Gorkhas, and Scheduled Tribe members might have their height relaxed by 5 cm |
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There are certain physical tests conducted as per the SSC CGL Eligibility 2024 to qualify candidates for various SSC CGL positions. Mainly, walking and a cycling test is conducted for this purpose. The table below gives detailed information about the physical test to be conducted.
| SSC CGL Physical Test | ||
| Parameters | Duration for Male Candidates | Duration for Female Candidates |
| Walking | 1600 metres in 15 minutes | 1 km in 20 minutes |
| Cycling | 8 kms. in 30 minutes | 3 km in 25 minutes |
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