SSC Exams

The SSC Exams stand for Staff Selection Commission exams. are conducted to recruit staff to various
posts in the Government of India’s ministries, departments, and organizations. Staff Selection
Commission exams include the SSC CGL, SSC CHSL, SSC JE, SSC GD, SSC CPO, SSC MTS, and
SSC Stenographer exams.

SSC – CGL (Staff Selection Commission -Combined Graduate Level)

Category
Minimum Age
Maximum Age
Age Relaxation
General
18 Years
30 Years
No Relaxation
OBC
18 Years
30 Years
+3 Years (33 Years)
SC/ST
18 Years
30 Years
+5 Years (35 Years)
PWD
18 Years
30 Years
+10 Years (40 Years)

Qualification:

SSC CGL Posts
SSC CGL Qualification
Assistant Audit/Accounts Officer
Any bachelor’s degree from a recognized University or Institute
Junior Statistical Officer
Bachelor’s degree from a recognized University or Institute with at least 60% marks in Mathematics in Class 12 OR Any Bachelor's degree with Statistics as one of the subjects at the degree level
Assistant Section Officer (CSS)
Bachelor’s degree from a recognized University or Institute Candidates have to qualify for Computer Proficiency Test (CPT)
Compiler
Bachelor’s degree from a recognized University or Institute Additional Qualification: Candidates should have studied Statistics or Economics or Mathematics as a compulsory or elective subject
All Other Posts
Any bachelor’s degree from a recognized University or Institute

SSC CGL Tier-1 Exam Pattern

Serial No.
Sections
No. of Questions
Total Marks
Time Allotted
1
General Intelligence and Reasoning
25
50
A cumulative time of 60 minutes
2
General Awareness
25
50
A cumulative time of 60 minutes
3
Quantitative Aptitude
25
50
A cumulative time of 60 minutes
4
English Comprehension
25
50
A cumulative time of 60 minutes
Total
100
200

SSC CGL Tier-2 Exam Pattern

Serial No.
Papers
Time Allotted
1
Paper-I: (Compulsory for all posts)
2 hours 30 minutes
2
Paper-II: Junior Statistical Officer (JSO)
2 hours
3
Paper-III: Assistant Audit Officer/ Assistant Accounts Officer
2 hours

SSC CGL Tier 2 Paper 1 Exam Pattern

SSC CGL Exam Pattern
Session Section Module Subject No. of Questions Marks Weightage Duration
Session I Section I Module I Mathematical Abilities 30 90 23% 1 hour
Module II Reasoning and General Intelligence 30 90 23%
Section II Module I English Language and Comprehension 45 135 35% 1 hour
Module II General Awareness 25 75 19%
Section III Module I Computer Knowledge Test 20 60 Qualifying 15 minutes
Session II Module II Data Entry Speed Test One Data Entry Task 15 minutes
S.No.
Name of Tests (Objective)
No. of Questions
Maximum Marks
Duration
1
Reasoning & Computer Aptitude
40
50
50 Min
2
Data Analysis & Interpretation
30
50
45 Min
3
General/ Economy/ Banking Awareness
50
60
45 Min
4
English Language
35
40
40 Min
Total
155
200
3 Hours
Descriptive Test (Letter Writing & Essay)
02
50
30 Min

SSC CGL Tier 2 Paper 2 & 3 Exam Pattern

Paper
Section
No. of question
Maximum Marks
Duration
Paper II
Statistics
100
200
2 hours
Paper III
General Studies (Finance and Economics)
100
200
2 hours

The Penalty for a Wrong Answer: There is a negative marking of 1 mark for each wrong answer in
Section-I, Section-II, and Module-I of Section-III of Paper-I and 0.50 marks for each wrong answer in
Paper-II and Paper-III.

SSC CHSL

Staff Selection Commission-Combine Higher Secondary Level

The SSC CHSL (10+2) exam is conducted to fill vacancies in various ministries, departments, and regional offices around the country. These positions have different job profiles.

1. Sorting Assistant (SA)
2. Data Entry Operator (DEO)
3. Lower Divisional Clerk (LDC)
4. Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA)
5. Postal Assistant (PA)
6. DEO Grade A

Criteria
Details
Age Limit
Minimum: 18 years Maximum: 27 years
Age Relaxation
OBC: 3 years SC/ST: 5 years PWD: 10 years
Qualification
Quantitative Aptitude (Basic Arithmetic Skill)
Section
Subject
No of Questions
Max Marks
Exam Duration
1
General Intelligence
25
50
2
General Awareness
25
50
60 minutes (80 Minutes for PWD candidates)
3
Quantitative Aptitude (Basic Arithmetic Skill)
25
50
4
English Language (Basic Knowledge)
25
50
Total
100
200

SSC CHSL Tier 2 Exam Pattern

SSC CHSL Tier 2 Exam Pattern
Session Section Modules Subject No. of Questions Marks Time
Session I (2 hours 15 minutes) Section 1 Module 1 Mathematical Abilities 30 180 1 hour
Module 2 Reasoning and General Intelligence 30 180 1 hour
Section 2 Module 1 English Language and Comprehension 40 180 1 hour
Module 2 General Awareness 20 180 1 hour
Section 3 Module 1 Computer Knowledge Module 15 45 15 minutes
Session II (25 minutes) Section 3 Module 2 Skill Test/ Typing Test Module -- -- 15 minutes
Part A: Skill Test for DEOs -- -- 15 minutes
Part B: Typing Test for LDC/JSA -- -- 10 minutes

SSC-MTS

Staff Selection Commission- Multi-Tasking Staff
SSC Multitasking Staff (MTS) job profile for Group D posts under various central government departments. Their job profile is usually to assist higher officials and to maintain workflow in the department. They also receive salary and other benefits as per the latest pay commission by the central government of India.
Criteria
Details
Age Limit
Minimum Age: 18 Years
Maximum Age: 27 Years
Age Relaxation
OBC: 3 Years
SC/ST: 5 Years
PWD: 10 Years
Qualification
The candidate is required to pass Matriculation (10th) or its equivalent exam from a recognized Institute.
SSC CHSL Exam Pattern
Session Subject No. of Questions Marks Duration
Session 1 Numerical and Mathematical Ability 20 60 45 minutes
Reasoning Ability and Problem-Solving 20 60 45 minutes
Total 40 120 -
Session 2 General Awareness 25 75 45 minutes
English Language and Comprehension 25 75 45 minutes
Total 50 150 -