The Staff Selection Commission’s (SSC) Combined Graduate Level (CGL) test leads to coveted positions in various government departments and ministries across India. As you begin your search for one of these positions, you must first become acquainted with the SSC CGL Eligibility Criteria for 2024. These criteria serve as the foundation on which your goals are created. Fulfilling them assures that you are eligible to take the forthcoming SSC CGL exam and opens the door to new chances in central government employment. This guide will methodically unravel the important qualifications required to be eligible for the SSC CGL 2024, allowing you to confidently traverse the application procedure and take the first step toward achieving your goals.
SSC CGL Age Limit (As on 01.08.2024)
To take the exam, candidates must be within the age range given for the position. The age limit varies based on the position applied for, with exceptions made for certain categories. The article below provides a detailed explanation of the age limits for various age groups. The age requirements for various posts are indicated in the table below. It is critical to note that the age requirements for different posts differ, and candidates should carefully review the table below.
| Name of Post | 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 | Central Secretariat ServiceIntelligence BureauMinistry of RailwayMinistry of External AffairsAFHQ | 20-30 years |
| Sub Inspector | Central Bureau of Investigation | 20-30 years |
| Auditor | Offices under C&AGOther Ministry/ DepartmentsOffices under CGDA | 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 EngineeringServices, Ministry ofDefence | 18-27 years |
| Tax Assistant | CBDTCBIC | 18-27 years |
| Sub-Inspector | Central Bureau of Narcotics | 18-27 years |
| Upper Division Clerks | Dte. Gen Border RoadOrganisation (MoD) | 18-27 years |
SSC CGL Educational Qualification
To apply for the SSC CGL Exam, the candidate must be a graduate from a recognized university or institution. Examine the educational criteria for the various SSC CGL posts and take note of the qualifications required to apply for these positions. Check the desirable and required qualifications for the candidates.
| Post | Educational Qualification |
| Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) | Bachelor’s Degree in any subject from a recognized University or Institute with at least 60% Marks in Mathematics at 12th standard level(or)Bachelor’s Degree in any subject with Statistics as one of the subjects at degree level. |
| Assistant Audit Officer/ Assistant Accounts Officer (AAO) | Desirable Qualification: Any one of theseChartered AccountantCost & Management AccountantCompany SecretaryMasters in CommerceMasters in Business StudiesMasters in Business Administration (Finance)Masters in Business Economics.Essential Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in any subject from a recognized University |
| Statistical Investigator Grade-II | Bachelor’s Degree in any subject with Statistics as one of the subjects from a recognized University or Institute. The candidates must have studied Statistics as a subject in all 3 years of the graduation course. |
| Assistant in National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) | Essential Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University or InstituteDesirable Qualifications: Degree in law from a recognized university. |
| Research Assistant in National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) | Essential Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University or InstituteDesirable Qualifications:Minimum one-year research experience in any recognized university (or) recognizedResearch Institution Degree in Law or Human Rights from a recognized university. |
| Other Post | Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized University or equivalent |
SSC CGL Nationality
Nationality is a significant criterion, which the candidate should check before applying. To be eligible for the exam. You need to be:
A citizen of India, Nepal, or
A citizen of Bhutan is a Tibetan refugee who arrived in India before January 1, 1962, with the aim of permanently residing there.
A person of Indian descent who has immigrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, the East African countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania (formerly Tanganyika and Zanzibar), Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia, and Vietnam with the purpose of permanently residing in India.
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