Who Eligible for SSC Jobs!
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) is a recruitment board in India that recruits for various government posts through competitive exams. Below, we outline the major examinations, their eligibility criteria, examination patterns, and how to access notifications, ensuring clarity for those interested in applying.
Who Eligible for SSC Jobs – The Staff Selection Commission (SSC), established in 1975, is instrumental in recruiting staff for Group B and Group C posts across various Indian government ministries and departments, conducting exams annually for roles ranging from clerical to technical positions.
The Staff Selection Commission conducts approximately ten major examinations which is mentioned below.
- SSC CGL (Combined Graduate Level Examination)
- SSC CHSL (Combined Higher Secondary Level Examination)
- SSC JE (Junior Engineer Examination)
- SSC CPO (Central Police Organization Examination)
- SSC GD (General Duty Constable Examination)
- SSC MTS (Multi-Tasking Staff Examination)
- SSC Stenographer Examination
- SSC JHT (Junior Hindi Translator Examination)
- SSC Selection Posts
- SSC Scientific Assistant Examination
These exams attract millions of applicants annually, reflecting high competition and the need for thorough preparation. The following sections detail each examination, ensuring comprehensive coverage for aspirants.
Lets, discuss about each and every notifications eligibility criteria like, educational qualification, age, Nationality, Examination Pattern and Syllabus.
SSC CGL (Combined Graduate Level Examination)
Staff Selection Commission CGL conducted for Recruits Group B and Group C posts in departments like Income Tax, Customs, and Audit.
Eligibility Criteria:
Educational Qualification
Bachelor’s degree in any discipline; specific posts like Assistant Audit Officer require CA/CMA/CS/M.Com/MBA (Finance)/M.B.Econ, and Junior Statistical Officer requires 60% in Math at 12th or Statistics at degree level
Age Limit
18-27 years, with extensions to 30 years for some posts (e.g., Assistant Audit Officer). Relaxations include OBC (3 years), SC/ST (5 years), PH+Gen (10 years), etc
Physical Standards
For posts like Inspector, height (male: 157.5 cm, female: 152 cm), chest (male: 81 cm expanded, min 5 cm expansion), weight (female: 48 kg), with relaxations for certain categories (e.g., 5 cm height relaxation for Garwalis, Assamese, Gorkhas, ST)
Physical Test
Male: Walk 1600 m in 15 min, Cycle 8 km in 30 min; Female: Walk 1 km in 20 min, Cycle 3 km in 25 min.
Examination Pattern:
Tier 1: Computer-Based Examination (Objective Type), 100 questions (25 each in General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, English Comprehension), 200 marks, 60 minutes, negative marking of 0.50 for each wrong answer.
Tier 2: Computer-Based Examination (Objective Type), includes Paper 1 (Quantitative Abilities, compulsory, 200 marks), Paper 2 (English Language & Comprehension, compulsory, 200 marks), Paper 3 (Statistics, for Junior Statistical Officer, 200 marks), Paper 4 (General Studies Finance & Economics, for Assistant Audit/Accounts Officer, 200 marks), total 400-800 marks depending on posts, 120 minutes per paper, negative marking varies (0.25 for Paper 2, 0.50 for others).
Skill Test: Data Entry Speed Test (DEST) for certain posts, qualifying in nature.
Document Verification: Final stage for shortlisted candidates.
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SSC CHSL (Combined Higher Secondary Level Examination)
Staff Selection Commission CHSL conducted to Recruits for Lower Division Clerk (LDC), Data Entry Operator (DEO), Postal Assistant/Sorting Assistant.
Eligibility Criteria:
Educational Qualification
Minimum Requirement: Candidates must have passed the 12th Standard (10+2) or an equivalent examination from a recognized board or university.
Specific Requirement for Data Entry Operator (DEO) in the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG): Candidates must have passed the 12th Standard in the Science stream with Mathematics as a core subject
Age Limit
Age Range: Candidates must be between 18 and 27 years as of the specified cut-off date (e.g., for SSC CHSL 2025, the cut-off date is January 1, 2026, meaning candidates must be born between January 2, 1999, and January 1, 2008)
Age Relaxation: Relaxations in the upper age limit are provided for reserved categories as per government norms:
Examination Pattern:
Tier 1: Computer-Based Examination (Objective Type), 100 questions (General Intelligence, English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, General Awareness), 200 marks, 60 minutes.
Tier 2: Descriptive Paper (Letter/Application Writing), 100 marks, 60 minutes.
Skill Test: Typing Test, qualifying (8,000 key depressions/hour for LDC/DEO, 15,000 for DEO in C&AG)
SSC JE (Junior Engineer Examination)
Staff Selection Commission JE conducted to Recruits Junior Engineers (Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Quantity Surveying & Contracts) in departments like CWC, CPWD, MES.
Eligibility Criteria:
Educational Qualification
A Diploma or Degree in Engineering (Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical) from a recognized university or institute, depending on the post applied for:
Junior Engineer (Civil): Diploma or Degree in Civil Engineering.
Junior Engineer (Electrical): Diploma or Degree in Electrical Engineering.
Junior Engineer (Mechanical): Diploma or Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
Junior Engineer (Quantity Surveying and Contracts): Diploma or Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
Age Limit
Varies by post (e.g., 32 years for CWC, CPWD; 30 years for MES; 18-27 years for DoP, MES Surveying).
Examination Pattern:
Paper 1: Computer-Based Examination (Objective Type), General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, Part A (General Engineering Civil & Structural/Electrical/Mechanical), Part B (same as Part A), total 300 marks.
Paper 2: Descriptive Paper in English/Hindi (Civil Engineering only), 300 marks
SSC CPO (Central Police Organization Examination)
Staff Selection Commission CPO examination conducted to Recruits Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police, CAPFs, Assistant Sub-Inspector in CISF
Eligibility Criteria:
Educational Qualification
Candidates must have a Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized university or institute by the cut-off date specified in the notification.
Additional Requirement for Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police (Male Candidates Only): Male candidates must possess a valid Driving License for LMV (Light Motor Vehicle – Motorcycle and Car) as of the date fixed for the Physical Endurance and Standard Tests (PET/PST). Without this, they will not be allowed to undergo PET/PST
Age Limit:
Candidates must be between 20 and 25 years as of the cut-off date (e.g., for SSC CPO 2025, born between August 2, 2000, and August 1, 2005, based on the tentative cut-off of August 1, 2025).
Examination Pattern:
Paper 1: Computer-Based Examination (Objective Type), General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Knowledge & General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, English Comprehension, 200 marks.
Paper 2: English Language & Comprehension, for specific posts.
Physical Endurance Test (PET): Qualifying, includes walking and cycling tests.
Medical Examination: Final stage
SSC GD (General Duty Constable Examination)
Staff Selection Commission GD Examination conducted to Recruits Constable (GD) in CAPFs, SSF, Rifleman (GD) in Assam Rifles.
Eligibility Criteria:
Educational Qualification
Candidates must have passed Matriculation (10th Class) or an equivalent examination from a recognized board by the cut-off date specified in the notification (e.g., January 1, 2025, for SSC GD 2025).
Candidates appearing for their 10th class examination are not eligible unless they possess the qualification by the cut-off date.
Age Limit
Age Range: Candidates must be between 18 and 23 years as of the cut-off date (e.g., for SSC GD 2025, born between January 2, 2002, and January 1, 2007, based on the cut-off date of January 1, 2025).
Examination Pattern:
Computer-Based Examination (Objective Type): General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Knowledge & General Awareness, Elementary Mathematics, English/Hindi, 160 marks.
Physical Efficiency Test (PET): Qualifying.
Medical Examination: Final stage.
SSC MTS (Multi-Tasking Staff Examination)
Staff Selection Commission MTS Examination was conducted to Recruits Multi-Tasking Staff in various government departments
Eligibility Criteria:
Age Limit
For most MTS posts: 18 to 25 years (e.g., for SSC MTS 2025, candidates must be born between August 2, 2000, and August 1, 2007, based on the cut-off date of August 1, 2025).
For some posts (e.g., Havaldar in CBIC and CBN): 18 to 27 years (born between August 2, 1998, and August 1, 2007).
Educational Qualification
Candidates must have passed Matriculation (10th Class) or an equivalent examination from a recognized board by the cut-off date (e.g., January 1, 2025, for SSC MTS 2025).
Candidates appearing for their 10th class examination are not eligible unless they possess the qualification by the specified cut-off date
Examination Pattern:
Computer-Based Examination (Objective Type): English Language & Comprehension, Numerical Aptitude, General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, 100 marks.
SSC Stenographer Examination
Staff Selection Commission Stenographer Examination was conducted to Recruits Stenographer Grade ‘C’ (Group B) and Grade ‘D’ (Group C)
Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit
Stenographer Grade C: 18 to 30 years as of the cut-off date (e.g., for SSC Stenographer 2025, born between August 2, 1995, and August 1, 2007, based on the cut-off date of August 1, 2025).
Stenographer Grade D: 18 to 27 years (born between August 2, 1998, and August 1, 2007).
Educational Qualification
Candidates must have passed the 12th Standard (10+2) or an equivalent examination from a recognized board or university by the cut-off date (e.g., January 1, 2025, for SSC Stenographer 2025).
Examination Pattern:
- Skill Test in Stenography (English/Hindi): Qualifying, 100 wpm for Grade ‘C’, 80 wpm for Grade ‘D’.
- Computer-Based Examination (Objective Type): General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, English Language & Comprehension, 200 marks.
SSC JHT (Junior Hindi Translator Examination)
Staff Selection Commission JHT Examination was conducted to Recruits Junior Hindi Translator, Junior Translator, Senior Hindi Translator, Hindi Pradhyapak.
Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit
Age Range: Candidates must be between 18 and 30 years as of the cut-off date (e.g., for SSC JHT 2025, born between August 2, 1995, and August 1, 2007, based on the cut-off date of August 1, 2025).
Educational Qualification
Master’s degree with Hindi/English, or Diploma/Certificate in translation, or 2-3 years translation experience; for Hindi Pradhyapak, Bachelor’s in Hindi, Master’s, B.Ed.
Examination Pattern:
- Paper 1: Translation from English to Hindi.
- Paper 2: Translation from Hindi to English.
- Paper 3: General Hindi and General English.
SSC Scientific Assistant Examination
Staff Selection Commission Scientific Assistant Examination was conducted to Recruits Scientific Assistant in India Meteorological Department.
Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit
Age Range: Candidates must not exceed 30 years as of the cut-off date (e.g., for SSC Scientific Assistant IMD 2025, born on or after August 2, 1995, based on the cut-off date of August 1, 2025).
Educational Qualification
Bachelor’s in Science (Physics)/Computer Science/IT/Computer Applications, or Diploma in Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering.
Examination Pattern:
Computer-Based Examination (Objective Type): Paper 1 (General Intelligence & Reasoning), Paper 2 (General Awareness), Paper 3 (Numerical Aptitude), Paper 4 (English Comprehension), Paper 5 (Computer Knowledge).