Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) is an attached agency under the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), Government of India. It is responsible for recruiting eligible candidates into Group ‘B’ and Group ‘C’ non-technical, ministerial, administrative, and technical posts across various Central Government Ministries, Departments, and Subordinate Offices
Major Exams Conducted by SSC
Exam | Qualification | Posts Recruited For |
|---|---|---|
SSC CGL (Combined Graduate Level) | Graduation | Assistant Section Officer (ASO), Inspectors (Central Excise/Income Tax), Sub-Inspectors, Auditors |
SSC CHSL (Combined Higher Secondary Level) | 10+2 (Higher Secondary) | Lower Division Clerk (LDC), Data Entry Operator (DEO), Postal/Sorting Assistant |
SSC MTS (Multi-Tasking Staff) | 10th (Matriculation) | Non-Technical Staff, Havaldar (CBIC & CBN) |
SSC GD (General Duty) | 10th (Matriculation) | Constables in BSF, CRPF, CISF, ITBP, SSB, and Assam Rifles |
SSC JE (Junior Engineer) | Diploma / B.Tech in Engineering | Junior Engineers in CPWD, Central Water Commission, MES |
SSC CPO (Central Police Organization) | Graduation | Sub-Inspectors in Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) |
Key Highlights of SSC Exams
- Standard Pattern: Most major exams feature a Computer-Based Examination (CBT) testing 4 core areas: Quantitative Aptitude, General Intelligence & Reasoning, English Language, and General Awareness.
- No Subject Specialization for General Posts: Exams like CGL, CHSL, and MTS test general aptitude rather than specific academic majors, making them accessible to arts, science, and commerce streams alike.
- Negative Marking: Standardized across multi-tier objective tests (typically 0.25 to 0.50 negative marks per wrong answer depending on the tier).
- Official Web Portal: [ssc.gov.in](https://ssc.gov.in)
