The SSC, responsible for SSC CGL 2024 Exam Pattern, has updated the exam structure. In 2024, SSC CGL Exam will consist of two tiers, as opposed to the previous four. SSC CGL Exam 2024 Tier 1 is scheduled for Sep-Oct 2024. SSC CGL Exam 2024 Tier 2 now involves three papers and includes the Data Entry Speed Test (DEST), to be taken during this tier. Previously, there were four Tier 2 papers, each with its DEST. Additionally, the Document Verification (DV) stage has been eliminated, now taking place upon a candidate's appointment.
The SSC CGL Tier 1 exam will comprise 100 multiple-choice questions covering General Intelligence and Reasoning, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, and English Comprehension, with 25 questions per section. The exam, lasting 1 hour, will be conducted online, except for English Comprehension. All applicants must attend the SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam.
In SSC CGL Tier 2, candidates must take Paper I, while Paper II is specific to those applying for Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) positions. Paper III is for Assistant Audit Officer/Assistant Accounts Officer applicants.
Let’s Briefly Discuss about SSC CGL 2024 Exam Pattern for Tier 1 & Tier 2
The SSC CGL Exam Tier 1 is an online test with four sections, including 100 Multiple Choice Questions, totaling a maximum score of 200. Candidates have 60 minutes to finish the exam.The Tier 1 exam serves solely as a qualifying stage, and its scores are not considered in the final selection procedure.
The sections covered from which questions are drawn for the SSC CGL Tier 1 exam are:
| SSC CGL 2024 Tier 1 Exam Pattern | |
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SSC CGL Exam Pattern |
Tier-I Exam |
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Exam Type |
Objective Multiple Choice |
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Exam Duration |
60 minutes/ 1 hour |
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Exam Mode |
Online Computer Based Test (CBT) |
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Subjects |
1. General Intelligence and Reasoning |
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2. General Awareness |
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3. Quantitative Aptitude |
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4. English Comprehension |
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Total Marks |
200 |
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Number of Questions |
100 |
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Negative Marking |
0.50 marks (For every incorrect answer options) |
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Language |
English/Hindi (Except English Paper) |
| SSC CGL Tier-I Sections & Subjects | Number of Questions | Sectional Marks | Duration |
| Part A: General Intelligence Reasoning | 25 | 50 | 60 Minutes(1 Hour) 1 hour and 20 minutes for the candidates eligible for scribe |
| Part B: General Awareness | 25 | 50 | |
| Part C: Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 50 | |
| Part D: English Comprehension | 25 | 50 | |
| Total | 100 | 200 |
The SSC CGL Exam Tier 2 is conducted in 3 phases. Paper 1, Paper 2 and Paper 3. Paper 1 is compulsory for all positions, Paper 2 is exclusively for candidates applying for the Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) position in the Ministry of Statistics, and Paper 3 is solely for applicants for the Assistant Audit Officer/Assistant Accounts Officer role. Performance in SSC CGL Tier 2 will serve as the basis for final selection for the vacancies announced through the SSC CGL Exam. Paper 1 allows a maximum of 2.5 hours, Paper 2 allows 2 hours, and Paper 3 allows 2 hours for completion.
Let’s discuss all three papers in details:
| SSC CGL 2024 Tier 2 Exam Pattern : Overview | |||||||
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Paper 1 |
Sections |
Module |
Subject |
No. of Questions |
Marks |
Weightage |
Duration |
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Section 1 |
Module 1 |
Mathematical Abilities |
30 |
90 |
23% |
1 hour |
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Module 2 |
Reasoning and General Intelligence |
30 |
90 |
23% |
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Section II |
Module 1 |
English Language and Comprehension |
45 |
135 |
35% |
1 hour |
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Module 2 |
General Awareness |
25 |
75 |
19% |
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Section III |
Module 1 |
Computer Knowledge Test |
20 |
60 |
Qualifying |
15 minutes |
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Module-II |
Data Entry Speed Test |
One Data Entry Task |
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Qualifying |
15 minutes |
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Paper 2 |
Statistics |
100 |
200 |
Qualifying |
2 hours |
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Paper 3 |
General Studies (Finance and Economics) |
100 |
200 |
Qualifying |
2 hours |
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SSC CGL 2024 Exam Tier 2 Paper 1 consists three sections. Section I comprises a total of 180 marks, with 30 questions on Mathematical Abilities totaling 90 marks and 30 questions on Reasoning and General Intelligence totaling 90 marks. Section II totals 210 marks, comprising 45 questions on English Language and Comprehension totaling 135 marks, and 25 questions on general awareness totaling 75 marks. Section III includes 20 questions on a computer knowledge test totaling 60 marks and one Data Entry task.
SSC CGL 2024 Exam Tier Paper 2 covers statistics, comprising 100 questions worth a total of 200 marks. Candidates have a maximum of 2 hours to complete this paper.
SSC CGL Exam Tier 2 Paper 3 covers General Studies (Finance & Economics), containing 100 questions totaling 200 marks. Candidates have a maximum of 2 hours to complete this paper.
| SSC CGL 2024 Tier | Paper | Marks Awarded per Question | Section | Negative Marking |
| SSC CGL Tier-1 | 1 Paper | 2 | 4 | 0.5 |
| SSC CGL Tier-2 | 3 Paper | Paper 1: 3 Marks | Section-I, Section-II Module-I of Section-III |
1 mark |
| Paper 2: 2 Marks | 1 | 0.50 marks | ||
| Paper 2: 2 Marks | 1 | 0.50 marks |
Candidates who qualify for the SSC CGL 2024 Tier 2 exams will need to undergo the Data Entry Speed Test (DEST) during Paper 1. As per the updated SSC CGL 2024 exam pattern, DEST will serve as Paper II of Module 3. During this test, candidates will be presented with a passage comprising approximately 2,000 key depressions, for which they will have 15 minutes to showcase their data entry skills.
The SSC CGL DEST is mandatory for all positions, albeit it will be considered qualifying in nature. Detailed instructions regarding the Skill Test will be communicated by the Regional Offices of the Commission.
Participants in the SSC CGL 2024 under the OH category will be exempt from the DEST requirement. Additionally, PwBD candidates eligible for scribes will receive an extra 5 minutes for the skill test.
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