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About SSC exams
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) recruits staff for Group B and Group C posts in central government ministries, departments and organisations — from Assistant Section Officers and Income Tax Inspectors to clerks, multi-tasking staff and constables in the armed police forces.
Eligibility
Which SSC exams can you apply for?
Find your qualification — you can apply to every exam in your column and the ones before it.
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Average seconds per question in the first written stage. Less time means speed matters more.
How it works
The SSC selection process
Notification
SSC publishes an annual exam calendar, then a detailed notice for each exam with vacancies, eligibility, age limits and dates.
Online application
Register once on the SSC portal, then apply for each exam and pay the fee (women, SC/ST, PwBD and ex-servicemen are usually exempt).
Tier 1 CBT
An objective, computer-based screening test. Candidates are shortlisted for the next stage based on category-wise cut-offs.
Tier 2 / physical tests
Depending on the exam: a deeper CBT (CGL, CHSL), a typing or skill test, or physical efficiency and standard tests (GD, CPO, MTS Havaldar).
Document verification
Shortlisted candidates verify certificates, category and eligibility. Some exams also include a medical examination.
Final merit & allocation
Posts and departments are allotted using your final score and the preferences you submitted.
FAQs
SSC exams: frequently asked questions
How many SSC exams are there in a year?
SSC conducts around ten major exams every year, including CGL, CHSL, MTS, GD Constable, CPO, Stenographer, JE and Selection Posts. The yearly calendar on ssc.gov.in lists the tentative dates.
Is there negative marking in SSC exams?
Yes. Most SSC computer-based tests deduct marks for wrong answers — for example 0.50 marks per question in CGL and CHSL Tier 1 and 0.25 marks in GD Constable. MTS Session I has no negative marking.
What is the age limit for SSC exams?
It depends on the post: typically 18–27 years for most CGL and CHSL posts and 18–23 for GD Constable, with up to 32 years for some CGL posts. Reserved categories get age relaxation as per government rules.
Can I apply for SSC CGL in the final year of graduation?
Usually yes, provided you complete your degree by the cut-off date mentioned in the notification. Check the exact date in that year's notice.
Is the same syllabus enough for CGL and CHSL?
Largely yes. The four subjects are the same; CGL Tier 2 goes deeper in Maths and English, while CHSL adds a typing or skill test.
The complete SSC exam guide
Exam patterns, marks, syllabus topics and preparation tips — all in one place.
