ALL SSC EXAMS INFORMATION

1. SSC Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Examination

Eligibility:

• Educational Qualification: Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university.
• Age Limit: 18 to 32 years (varies by post). Age relaxation is applicable as per government rules.

Exam Pattern:

• Tier I: Computer-Based Examination (CBE)
• Sections: General Intelligence and Reasoning, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, English Comprehension
• Questions: 100 (25 per section)
• Marks: 200 (2 marks per question)
• Duration: 60 minutes
• Tier II: Computer-Based Examination (CBE)
• Papers: Quantitative Abilities, English Language and Comprehension, Statistics, General Studies (Finance and Economics)
• Questions: 100 per paper (English Language and Comprehension has 200)
• Marks: 200 per paper (English Language and Comprehension has 200)
• Duration: 2 hours per paper
• Tier III: Descriptive Paper (Pen and Paper mode)
• Type: Essay, Precis, Letter, Application Writing
• Marks: 100
• Duration: 60 minutes
• Tier IV: Data Entry Skill Test (DEST)/Computer Proficiency Test (CPT)
• Type: Qualifying nature

2. SSC Combined Higher Secondary Level (CHSL) Examination

Eligibility:

• Educational Qualification: 12th Standard or equivalent.
• Age Limit: 18 to 27 years. Age relaxation is applicable as per government rules.

Exam Pattern:

• Tier I: Computer-Based Examination (CBE)
• Sections: General Intelligence, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, English Language
• Questions: 100 (25 per section)
• Marks: 200
• Duration: 60 minutes
• Tier II: Descriptive Paper (Pen and Paper mode)
• Type: Essay and Letter/Application Writing
• Marks: 100
• Duration: 60 minutes
• Tier III: Skill Test/Typing Test
• Type: Qualifying nature

3. SSC Multi-Tasking (Non-Technical) Staff (MTS) Examination

Eligibility:

• Educational Qualification: Matriculation or equivalent.
• Age Limit: 18 to 25 years. Age relaxation is applicable as per government rules.

Exam Pattern:

• Tier I: Computer-Based Examination (CBE)
• Sections: General English, General Intelligence & Reasoning, Numerical Aptitude, General Awareness
• Questions: 100 (25 per section)
• Marks: 100
• Duration: 90 minutes
• Tier II: Descriptive Paper (Pen and Paper mode)
• Type: Short Essay/Letter in English or any language included in the 8th Schedule of the Constitution
• Marks: 50
• Duration: 30 minutes

4. SSC Junior Engineer (JE) Examination

Eligibility:

• Educational Qualification: Degree or diploma in Engineering in the relevant discipline.
• Age Limit: Generally 18 to 32 years, varies by department. Age relaxation is applicable as per government rules.

Exam Pattern:

• Paper I: Computer-Based Examination (CBE)
• Sections: General Intelligence and Reasoning, General Awareness, Part A (Civil), Part B (Electrical), Part C (Mechanical)
• Questions: 200
• Marks: 200
• Duration: 2 hours
• Paper II: Descriptive Paper (Pen and Paper mode)
• Type: Engineering-specific subjects (Civil & Structural, Electrical, Mechanical)
• Marks: 300
• Duration: 2 hours

5. SSC Central Police Organization (CPO) Examination

Eligibility:

• Educational Qualification: Bachelor’s degree.
• Age Limit: 20 to 25 years. Age relaxation is applicable as per government rules.
• Physical Standards: Specific requirements for height, chest (for male), and physical efficiency tests.

Exam Pattern:

• Paper I: Computer-Based Examination (CBE)
• Sections: General Intelligence and Reasoning, General Knowledge and General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, English Comprehension
• Questions: 200
• Marks: 200
• Duration: 2 hours
• Physical Standard Test (PST)/Physical Endurance Test (PET):
• Type: Qualifying nature
• Paper II: Computer-Based Examination (CBE)
• Sections: English Language and Comprehension
• Questions: 200
• Marks: 200
• Duration: 2 hours

6. SSC Stenographer Grade C and D Examination

Eligibility:

• Educational Qualification: 12th Standard or equivalent.
• Age Limit: 18 to 30 years for Grade C and 18 to 27 years for Grade D. Age relaxation is applicable as per government rules.
• Skill Test: Qualifying in stenography skill test.

Exam Pattern:

• Computer-Based Examination (CBE):
• Sections: General Intelligence and Reasoning, General Awareness, English Language and Comprehension
• Questions: 200
• Marks: 200
• Duration: 2 hours
• Skill Test in Stenography:
• Dictation: 10 minutes in English/Hindi at 100 w.p.m. for Grade C and 80 w.p.m. for Grade D
• Transcription Time: 50 minutes in English or 65 minutes in Hindi for Grade C; 40 minutes in English or 55 minutes in Hindi for Grade D

7. SSC General Duty (GD) Constable Examination

Eligibility:

• Educational Qualification: Matriculation or 10th class pass.
• Age Limit: 18 to 23 years. Age relaxation is applicable as per government rules.
• Physical Standards: Specific physical standards and physical efficiency tests as required for the posts.

Exam Pattern:

• Computer-Based Examination (CBE):
• Sections: General Intelligence and Reasoning, General Knowledge and General Awareness, Elementary Mathematics, English/Hindi
• Questions: 100
• Marks: 100
• Duration: 90 minutes
• Physical Efficiency Test (PET):
• Type: Qualifying nature
• Physical Standard Test (PST):
• Type: Qualifying nature

8. SSC Junior Hindi Translator (JHT) Examination

Eligibility:

• Educational Qualification: Master’s degree in Hindi with English or vice versa, or in any subject with Hindi and English as compulsory or elective subjects.
• Age Limit: Not exceeding 30 years. Age relaxation is applicable as per government rules.

Exam Pattern:

• Paper I: Computer-Based Examination (CBE)
• Sections: General Hindi, General English
• Questions: 100 per section
• Marks: 200
• Duration: 2 hours
• Paper II: Descriptive Paper (Pen and Paper mode)
• Type: Translation and Essay
• Marks: 200
• Duration: 2 hours

These exam patterns and eligibility criteria provide a comprehensive understanding of the structure and requirements for the SSC exams. It’s important for candidates to refer to the official SSC notifications for the most accurate and detailed information.