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The Staff Selection Commission (SSC)

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) is an organization under the Government of India that conducts exams to recruit staff for various roles in government ministries, departments, and subordinate offices. It provides a pathway for candidates to secure government jobs by qualifying through different levels of exams, depending on the position applied for.

Candidates can access all necessary details and updates about SSC exams on the official website: ssc.nic.in.

Popular SSC Exams:

Here’s a list of SSC exams for which candidates can apply:

  1. SSC CGL (Combined Graduate Level)
    • For graduate-level posts in various government departments.
  2. SSC GD (Constable, General Duty)
    • For constable positions in central police forces.
  3. SSC CHSL (Combined Higher Secondary Level)
    • For candidates who have completed higher secondary (12th grade), leading to roles such as LDC (Lower Division Clerk) or DEO (Data Entry Operator).
  4. SSC JE (Junior Engineer)
    • For technical engineering roles in government departments.
  5. SSC CPO (Central Police Organisation)
    • For recruitment into positions like Sub-Inspector in central police organizations such as the CISF and BSF.
  6. SSC MTS (Multitasking Staff)
    • For Group ‘C’ non-technical positions in various departments.
  7. SSC Stenographer (Grades ‘C’ and ‘D’)
    • For stenographer positions in central government offices.
  8. SSC JHT (Junior Hindi Translator)
    • For roles like Junior Hindi Translator, Senior Hindi Translator, and Hindi Pradhyapak.

These exams are highly competitive, and candidates often prepare rigorously to secure a position.

The SSC Exam Pattern varies based on the specific examination being conducted. Here’s a detailed overview of the exam structure for major SSC exams:

SSC CGL Exam Pattern (Combined Graduate Level)

The SSC CGL exam is conducted in four tiers:

  1. Tier I
    • Mode: Computer-Based (Online)
    • Type: Objective (MCQs)
    • Questions: 100 (divided into 4 sections)
    • Duration: 60 minutes
  2. Tier II
    • Mode: Computer-Based (Online)
    • Papers:
      • Paper 1: English Language (200 marks)
      • Paper 2: Quantitative Aptitude (200 marks)
    • Type: Objective (MCQs)
    • Duration: 2 hours for each paper
  3. Tier III
    • Mode: Offline (Pen & Paper)
    • Type: Descriptive (Essay/Letter Writing)
    • Marks: 100
    • Language: English or Hindi
  4. Tier IV
    • Mode: Computer Skill Test/Document Verification
    • Focus: Skill tests like Data Entry Speed or Computer Proficiency
SSC GD Exam Pattern (Constable – General Duty)

This exam has four stages:

  1. Stage 1
    • Mode: Online (Computer-Based)
    • Type: Objective (MCQs)
    • Topics: Elementary Mathematics, Hindi/English, Reasoning, General Intelligence
    • Questions: 100 (1 mark each)
  2. Stage 2
    • Physical Efficiency Test (PET): Checks physical fitness.
  3. Stage 3
    • Physical Standard Test (PST): Measures height, chest, and weight.
  4. Stage 4
    • Medical Examination: Ensures medical fitness.
SSC CHSL Exam Pattern (Combined Higher Secondary Level)

Conducted in three tiers:

  1. Tier I
    • Mode: Online (Computer-Based)
    • Type: Objective (MCQs)
    • Questions: 100 (2 marks each)
  2. Tier II
    • Mode: Offline (Pen & Paper)
    • Type: Descriptive Writing
  3. Tier III
    • Mode: Skill/Typing Test
    • Focus: Typing speed evaluation
SSC JE Exam Pattern (Junior Engineer)

Conducted in two papers:

  1. Paper I
    • Mode: Online (Computer-Based)
    • Type: Objective (MCQs)
    • Marks: 200
    • Negative Marking: 0.25
  2. Paper II
    • Mode: Offline (Pen & Paper)
    • Type: Descriptive (300 marks)
SSC CPO Exam Pattern (Central Police Organisation)

This exam is conducted in four stages:

  1. Stage 1
    • Mode: Online (Computer-Based)
    • Type: Objective (MCQs)
  2. Stage 2
    • Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
  3. Stage 3
    • Paper II: English Comprehension (Online)
  4. Stage 4
    • Medical Examination
SSC MTS Exam Pattern (Multitasking Staff)

Divided into two papers:

  1. Paper I
    • Mode: Online (Computer-Based)
    • Type: Objective (MCQs)
  2. Paper II
    • Mode: Offline (Pen & Paper)
    • Type: Descriptive Writing
SSC Stenographer Exam Pattern (Grade C & D)

Two stages:

  1. Stage 1
    • Mode: Online (Computer-Based)
    • Type: Objective (MCQs)
  2. Stage 2
    • Skills Test: Focuses on shorthand typing.
SSC JHT Exam Pattern (Junior Hindi Translator)

Divided into two papers:

  1. Paper I
    • Mode: Online (Computer-Based)
    • Type: Objective (MCQs)
  2. Paper II
    • Mode: Offline (Pen & Paper)
    • Type: Descriptive (Translation and Essay Writing)