SSC CGL Exam 2024 begins today: Check exam day guidelines, shift-wise reporting time and more

TOI Education / Updated: Sep 9, 2024, 10:56 IST

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The SSC CGL 2024 exams begin tomorrow, September 9, and will run until September 26, with four shifts daily. Candidates must download their admit cards from regional SSC websites, as entry to the exam center is prohibited without them. Check exam day guidelines, information regarding reporting time, and admit card details here.

SSC CGL Exam 2024 begins today: Check exam day guidelines, shift-wise reporting time and more

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SSC CGL Exam 2024 begins today: The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has commenced the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Tier-I exams today on September 9, 2024. SSC has scheduled the CGL 2024 examination from September 9 to 26, 2024.
According to the information provided, the commission will conduct the examination in four shifts each day. It is crucial for candidates to download their admit cards from the regional SSC websites, as they will not be allowed to enter the examination center without them.Here are some important exam day guidelines for candidates appearing in the SSC CGL 2024 examination:

SSC CGL exam 2024: Important general exam day guidelines

Candidates appearing for the SSC CGL examination starting tomorrow can check the general examination day guidelines here:

Arrive at the examination center mentioned on your admit card at least 60 minutes early to avoid any last-minute delays.
Carry a physical copy of your SSC CGL admit card 2024 to the examination center. Without it, you will not be allowed to enter the examination hall.
Bring at least two recent passport-sized photographs and an original, valid identity proof such as an Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, Driving License, PAN Card, or Passport. These documents are mandatory for entry to the examination center. If your photo ID does not display your date of birth, you must bring additional documents like your Class 10th certificate, mark sheet, birth certificate, etc.
Inside the examination hall, candidates are not allowed to carry mobile phones, pagers, smartwatches, or other electronic gadgets. These items are prohibited, and possession of any of them could lead to disqualification.

SSC CGL exam 2024: Reporting time

As per reports, candidates need to report to their examination center 60 minutes before their exam. The following are the shift timings for the SSC CGL examination:

Shifts	Reporting Time	Examination Time
Shift 1	7:45 AM	9 AM to 10 AM
Shift 2	10:30 AM	11:45 AM to 12:45 PM
Shift 3	1:15 PM	2:30 PM to 3:30 PM
Shift 4	4 PM	5:15 PM to 6:15 PM

SSC CGL exam 2024: Examination pattern

The SSC CGL Tier 1 exam comprises four sections: General Intelligence and Reasoning, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, and English Comprehension. Each section contains 25 questions, with each question worth two marks, making a total of 100 questions and 200 marks. Candidates have one hour to complete the exam, and successful candidates will advance to the Tier 2 exam.

SSC CGL exam 2024: Steps to download admit card

Candidates can follow these steps to download the SSC CGL admit card:
Step 1: Visit the regional website of SSC.
Step 2: On the homepage, click on the SSC CGL admit card 2024.
Step 3: A new page will appear on the screen.
Step 4: Enter the asked credentials and click on submit.
Step 5: Your CGL admit card will appear on the screen.
Step 6: Check the information, download it and take a printout of it for future reference.
For more information, candidates are advised to visit the official website of the Staff Selection Commission.

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