Does exemption from CGST automatically operate as exemption from SGST

Yes, notification issued under section 11(1) or 11(2) of the CGST Act will be deemed to be issued under the SGST Act / UTGST Act, reference can be taken from section 11(4) of SGST Act and section 8(4) of UTGST Act.

(ICAI FAQ PUBLICATIONS 06-09-2017 EXEMPTION : FAQ NO. 2)