SSC CGL Eligibility 2024: Age Limit, Qualification, Graduation Percentage

The eligibility criteria for SSC CGL 2024 are set by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) in their official notification. Candidates who have a bachelor’s degree and are aged between 18 and 32 years can apply for the exam. The age limits for different categories like OBC, SC, ST, and General, as well as the qualifications and physical standards required for various posts, are detailed in the notification.

The SSC CGL Eligibility Criteria 2024 are clearly outlined in the official SSC CGL notification. Candidates must ensure they meet the age limit and other requirements before applying to avoid their application being canceled. Only those whose applications are complete and accurate will be shortlisted for the first stage of the selection process. Read on to understand more about the SSC CGL Eligibility Criteria, including age limits, qualifications, physical standards, and more.

The Staff Selection Commission conducts the Combined Graduate Level Examination (SSC CGL) 2024 to fill various Group ‘B’ and Group ‘C’ posts in different Ministries, Departments, and Organizations of the Government of India. Candidates can submit their SSC CGL application forms for 17,727 vacancies from June 24 to July 24, 2024, only on the official website. It is crucial that candidates provide valid details regarding their eligibility. Any incorrect or false information at any stage of the recruitment process will result in the rejection of their application.

SSC CGL Age Limit

Meeting the SSC CGL age limit is essential to be eligible for the recruitment process. The age will be calculated as of August 1, 2024. Candidates must be between 18 and 32 years old to apply for the SSC CGL 2024 exam. The specific age limits for various posts are as follows:

• For posts with an age limit of 18-27 years, candidates must be born between August 2, 1997, and August 1, 2006.
• For posts with an age limit of 20-30 years, candidates must be born between August 2, 1994, and August 1, 2004.
• For posts with an age limit of 18-30 years, candidates must be born between August 2, 1994, and August 1, 2006.
• For posts with an age limit of 18-32 years, candidates must be born between August 2, 1992, and August 1, 2006.

SSC CGL Age Limit Post-Wise

The age limit for SSC CGL varies depending on the post. Here are the age limits for different posts and ministries:

• Junior Statistical Officer (Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation): Up to 32 years
• Assistant Audit Officer (Indian Audit & Accounts Department under C&AG): Not exceeding 30 years
• Divisional Accountant (Offices 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): Not exceeding 30 years
• Inspector (Examiner): Not exceeding 30 years
• Sub Inspector (National Investigation Agency - NIA): Up to 30 years
• Assistant (Other Ministries/Departments/Organizations): Not exceeding 30 years
• Assistant/Superintendent (Other Ministries/Departments/Organizations): Not exceeding 30 years
• Inspector (Central Bureau of Narcotics): 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
• Accountant (Offices under C&AG): 18-27 years
• Assistant Section Officer (Central Secretariat Service, Intelligence Bureau, Ministry of Railway, Ministry of External Affairs, AFHQ): 20-30 years
• Sub Inspector (Central Bureau of Investigation): 20-30 years
• Auditor (Offices under C&AG, Other Ministry/Departments, Offices under CGDA): 18-27 years
• Senior Secretariat Assistant/Upper Division Clerks (Central Govt.): 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
• Tax Assistant (CBDT, CBIC): 18-27 years
• Senior Administrative Assistant (Military Engineering Services, Ministry of Defence): 18-27 years
• Upper Division Clerks (Dte. Gen Border Road Organisation - MoD): 18-27 years
• Sub-Inspector (Central Bureau of Narcotics): 18-27 years

SSC CGL Age Limit Relaxation 2024

There are certain relaxations in the upper age limit for candidates belonging to reserved categories. However, they must submit their caste certificate to prove their eligibility for these relaxations. The details of age limit relaxation for all categories are provided in the official notification.