SSC Exams in India – Your Ultimate Career Guide
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) is one of India’s most sought-after government recruitment bodies, offering access to prestigious Grade ‘B’ and ‘C’ posts in central ministries and departments. Known for job security, stable careers, and respectable salaries, SSC exams are considered the gold standard for government jobs. Success requires not just hard work but a strategic focus on speed and accuracy, and this guide covers everything from CGL to GD to help you prepare effectively.
What is SSC?
SSC stands for Staff Selection Commission, a government body responsible for conducting recruitment exams for Group B and Group C posts under the Government of India.
SSC Recruits For:
- Central Government Ministries
- Government Departments
- Subordinate Offices
- Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs)
- Various Government Organizations
Major SSC Exams
Graduate Level Exams
- SSC CGL (Combined Graduate Level)
- SSC CPO (Sub Inspector – Delhi Police & CAPFs)
12th Pass Level Exams
- SSC CHSL (Combined Higher Secondary Level)
- SSC Stenographer (Grade C & D)
10th Pass Level Exams
- SSC MTS (Multi Tasking Staff)
- SSC GD (General Duty Constable)
SSC Job Posts
SSC CGL Posts
- Assistant Section Officer (ASO)
- Income Tax Inspector
- GST / Central Excise Inspector
- Auditor
- Accountant
- Junior Statistical Officer (JSO)
- Tax Assistant
- Assistant Enforcement Officer
SSC CHSL Posts
- Lower Division Clerk (LDC)
- Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA)
- Data Entry Operator (DEO)
- Postal Assistant / Sorting Assistant
SSC MTS Posts
- Multi Tasking Staff (Group C)
- Havaldar (CBIC & CBN)
SSC Selection Process
SSC CGL
- Tier 1 (Computer Based Test)
- Tier 2 (Computer Based Test)
- Document Verification
SSC CHSL
- Tier 1 (CBT)
- Tier 2 (Descriptive / Skill Test)
- Document Verification
SSC GD
- Computer Based Test
- Physical Test (PET / PST)
- Medical Test
SSC Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
| Exam | Minimum Qualification |
|---|---|
| SSC CGL | Graduation |
| SSC CHSL | 12th Pass |
| SSC MTS | 10th Pass |
| SSC GD | 10th Pass |
| SSC CPO | Graduation |
Age Limit (General Category)
- SSC CGL: 18–32 years (varies by post)
- SSC CHSL: 18–27 years
- SSC MTS: 18–25 years
- SSC GD: 18–23 years
- SSC CPO: 20–25 years
SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam Pattern
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Mode | Computer Based Test (CBT) |
| Total Questions | 100 |
| Total Marks | 200 |
| Duration | 60 Minutes |
| Marking | +2 Correct | -0.50 Wrong |
SSC Syllabus (Section-Wise)
Reasoning
- Analogy & Series
- Coding-Decoding
- Blood Relation
- Direction
- Syllogism
- Puzzles
- Venn Diagram
- Classification
- Non-verbal Reasoning
Quantitative Aptitude
- Percentage
- Ratio & Proportion
- Profit & Loss
- Time & Work
- SI / CI
- Average
- Algebra (Basic)
- Geometry & Mensuration
- Data Interpretation
English
- Reading Comprehension
- Cloze Test
- Error Spotting
- Sentence Improvement
- Fill in the Blanks
- One Word Substitution
- Synonyms & Antonyms
- Active-Passive
- Direct-Indirect
General Awareness
- Current Affairs
- History
- Geography
- Polity
- Economics
- Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology)
- Static GK
- Government Schemes
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