Staff Selection Commission (SSC) conducts some of the most sought-after examinations in India, recruiting thousands of candidates for Group B and Group C posts in various Ministries, Departments, and Subordinate Offices of the Government of India. Check here for the latest SSC Recruitment 2026 notifications, exam calendars, and subscribe to alerts on RozgarRank to never miss an update on SSC jobs.

Whether you are a 10th pass, 12th pass, or a graduate, SSC has opportunities for everyone. This page is dedicated to providing you with the most up-to-date information on SSC CGL, SSC CHSL, SSC MTS, SSC GD Constable, SSC CPO, and SSC JE examinations, including their syllabus, eligibility criteria, and exam patterns.

Major Types of SSC Exams

The Staff Selection Commission conducts several nationwide exams annually. The major exams include:

SSC CGL (Combined Graduate Level): For graduates to fill Group B & C posts like Inspector, Sub-Inspector, Auditor, and Assistant Section Officer.
SSC CHSL (Combined Higher Secondary Level): For 12th pass candidates for posts like LDC, JSA, PA, SA, and DEO.
SSC MTS (Multi-Tasking Staff): For 10th pass candidates for non-technical Group C posts.
SSC GD (General Duty) Constable: For 10th pass candidates for constable posts in CAPFs, NIA, SSF, and Assam Rifles.
SSC CPO (Central Police Organization): For graduates for Sub-Inspector posts in Delhi Police and CAPFs.
SSC JE (Junior Engineer): For Diploma/Degree holders in Civil, Electrical, and Mechanical engineering.
SSC Stenographer (Grade C & D): For 12th pass candidates with shorthand skills.

General Educational Qualifications

The educational qualification varies strictly according to the specific SSC examination:

10th Pass (Matriculation): Eligible for SSC MTS and SSC GD Constable.
12th Pass (Higher Secondary): Eligible for SSC CHSL and SSC Stenographer.
Graduation (Bachelor's Degree): Eligible for SSC CGL and SSC CPO. Certain specialized posts in CGL (like Junior Statistical Officer) require specific subjects in graduation.
Engineering Diploma/Degree: Required exclusively for SSC Junior Engineer (JE) posts.

General Exam Pattern and Question Structure

While exact exam patterns differ, most SSC examinations follow a computer-based test (CBT) format comprising multiple tiers.

Common Tier-I Question Pattern:

The preliminary stage (Tier-I) for exams like CGL, CHSL, and MTS generally includes 4 sections with equal weightage:

General Intelligence & Reasoning: Topics like analogies, coding-decoding, blood relations, and non-verbal reasoning.
General Awareness: Current affairs, history, geography, polity, economics, and general science.
Quantitative Aptitude: Arithmetic, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and data interpretation.
English Comprehension: Grammar, vocabulary, reading comprehension, and error spotting.

Note: Negative marking is uniformly applicable across all SSC CBT exams (usually 0.50 or 0.25 marks per wrong answer).

Age Limit & Relaxations

The general age limits are set between 18 to 32 years depending on the post. For instance, MTS is typically 18-25 years, while CGL ranges from 18-32 years for various posts.

Age relaxations are provided as per government norms: 3 years for OBC, 5 years for SC/ST, and 10 years for PwD candidates.

SSC Jobs - Frequently Asked Questions

1. Is there any interview in SSC exams?

No, the Government of India has dispensed with interviews for Group B (Non-Gazetted) and Group C posts. Selection is based purely on computer-based tests and skill/typing tests.

2. Can final year college students apply for SSC CGL?

Yes, final year students can apply, provided they acquire the essential educational qualification on or before the crucial date mentioned in the official notification.

3. Is SSC GD Constable a permanent job?

Yes, it is a permanent Central Government job offering a good salary package along with various allowances.

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