Detailed overview of the major exams conducted by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) in India, including eligibility, job roles, and syllabus for each: Learn how to apply for SSC exams
📋 1. SSC Combined Graduate Level (SSC CGL)
Eligibility:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university.
- Age: Usually 18-32 years (varies by post).
- Nationality: Indian citizen (some posts open to others).
Job Roles:
- Income Tax Inspector
- Assistant Audit Officer
- Inspector (Central Excise, Preventive Officer)
- Sub-Inspector (CBI, NIA)
- Divisional Accountant
- Statistical Investigator
- Assistant Section Officer (CSS)
- And many other Group B & C posts.
Syllabus:
- Tier 1 (Prelims): General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, English Comprehension.
- Tier 2 (Mains): Quantitative Abilities, English Language & Comprehension, Statistics, General Studies (Finance and Economics).
- Tier 3: Descriptive paper in English/Hindi (essay, letter, application).
- Tier 4: Data Entry Skill Test / Computer Proficiency Test (where applicable).
📋 2. SSC Combined Higher Secondary Level (SSC CHSL)
Eligibility:
- Education: 10+2 (Higher Secondary) pass from a recognized board.
- Age: 18-27 years.
- Nationality: Indian citizen.
Job Roles:
- Lower Division Clerk (LDC)
- Data Entry Operator (DEO)
- Postal Assistant/Sorting Assistant
- Court Clerk
Syllabus:
- Tier 1: General Intelligence, English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, General Awareness.
- Tier 2: Descriptive paper (English/Hindi) – Essay/Letter/Application.
- Tier 3: Skill Test/Data Entry Speed Test.
📋 3. SSC Stenographer Grade C & D (SSC Stenographer)
Eligibility:
- Education: 12th Class or equivalent.
- Age: 18-30 years.
- Nationality: Indian citizen.
Job Roles:
- Stenographer Grade ‘C’ (Group B)
- Stenographer Grade ‘D’ (Group C)
Syllabus:
- Written Exam: General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, English Language & Comprehension.
- Skill Test: Shorthand & typing test on computer.
📋 4. SSC Multitasking Staff (SSC MTS)
Eligibility:
- Education: 10th Class pass.
- Age: 18-25 years.
- Nationality: Indian citizen.
Job Roles:
- Peon, Chowkidar, Safaiwala, Jamadar, Daftary, Junior Gestetner Operator, and other Group ‘C’ posts.
Syllabus:
- General Intelligence & Reasoning
- Numerical Aptitude
- General English
- General Awareness
📋 5. SSC Junior Engineer (SSC JE)
Eligibility:
- Education: Diploma or Degree in Engineering in relevant disciplines (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Quantity Surveying, and Contract).
- Age: 18-32 years.
- Nationality: Indian citizen.
Job Roles:
- Junior Engineer (Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Quantity Surveying, etc.) in various government departments.
Syllabus:
- Paper 1: General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, General Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical).
- Paper 2: Conventional type paper on the chosen engineering discipline.
📋 6. SSC Junior Hindi Translator (SSC JHT)
Eligibility:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree with Hindi and English as main subjects or Bachelor’s degree with Hindi medium and English as a subject.
- Age: 18-30 years.
- Nationality: Indian citizen.
Job Roles:
- Junior Hindi Translator, Junior Translator, Senior Hindi Translator, Hindi Pradhyapak in various government offices.
Syllabus:
- Translation and essay writing from English to Hindi and vice versa.
- General Hindi and General English language skills.
- General Awareness. Learn how to apply for SSC exams
📋 7. SSC General Duty Constable (SSC GD)
Eligibility:
- Education: 10th pass.
- Age: 18-23 years.
- Nationality: Indian citizen.
Job Roles:
- Constable posts in CAPFs (CRPF, BSF, CISF, ITBP, SSB), NIA, SSF.
Syllabus:
- Written Exam: General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Knowledge, Elementary Mathematics, English/Hindi.
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET): Running, Long Jump, High Jump.
- Physical Standard Test (PST): Height, Chest measurements, etc.