SSC
Central GovtStaff Selection Commission
Staff Selection Commission (SSC) is an organisation under the Government of India that recruits staff for various Group B and Group C posts in Ministries, Departments and Organisations of the Central Government. SSC conducts multiple examinations every year and is one of the largest recruiters in the country, offering jobs in Income Tax, CBI, Railways, Defence, and dozens of other departments.
Exams Conducted
Combined Graduate Level Examination
For Group B and C posts in various ministries and departments. One of the most sought-after exams for graduates.
đ° âš25,500 â âš1,42,400/month (Pay Level 4â8)
Graduation in any discipline. Age 18â32 years (General). Relaxation for reserved categories.
Exam Pattern
Combined Higher Secondary Level Examination
For posts like LDC, JSA, DEO, PA/SA requiring 10+2 qualification.
đ° âš19,900 â âš63,200/month (Pay Level 2â4)
12th Pass (10+2 or equivalent). Age 18â27 years (General). For PA/SA posts, typing speed test required.
Exam Pattern
Junior Engineer Examination
For Civil, Mechanical, Electrical and Quantity Surveying & Contract departments.
đ° âš35,400 â âš1,12,400/month (Pay Level 6)
Diploma or Degree in Civil/Electrical/Mechanical/Quantity Surveying/Contracts. Age 18â32 years. Must have valid engineering qualification.
Exam Pattern
Multi-Tasking Staff Examination
For Group C non-technical posts (Multi-Tasking Staff) in various departments.
đ° âš18,000 â âš56,900/month (Pay Level 1)
10th Pass (Matriculation). Age 18â25 years (General). Basic literacy and knowledge of local language desirable.
Exam Pattern
Constable GD in CAPFs
Constable (GD) in Central Armed Police Forces â BSF, CISF, CRPF, SSB, ITBP, etc.
đ° âš21,700 â âš69,100/month (Pay Level 3)
10th Pass. Age 18â23 years (General). Physical: Male height âĨ 170 cm, Female âĨ 157 cm. Medical fitness category as per paramilitary standards.
Exam Pattern
Selection Post Examination
For various posts across different educational qualification levels.
đ° âš18,000 â âš1,12,400/month (Pay Level 1â6 depending on post)
10th Pass to Graduation depending on post applied. Age varies by post. Separate eligibility criteria notified in official advertisement.
Exam Pattern
Stenographer Grade C & D
Recruitment for Stenographers in Central Government offices.
đ° âš25,500 â âš81,100/month (Pay Level 4â6 for Grade C/D)
12th Pass. Age 18â30 years. Must be able to take dictation in shorthand at 100 wpm (Grade C) or 80 wpm (Grade D).
Exam Pattern
Junior Hindi Translator
For Junior Hindi Translator, Junior Translator, and Senior Hindi Translator posts.
đ° âš35,400 â âš1,12,400/month (Pay Level 6)
Master's Degree in Hindi with English as a subject at Degree level, OR Master's in English with Hindi as a subject at Degree level, OR any Master's with Hindi and English at Degree level + diploma/certificate/degree in translation. Age 18â30 years.
Exam Pattern
Eligibility
- âēAge: 18â32 years â exact range varies by exam and post
- âēEducation: 10th Pass (MTS, Constable GD), 12th Pass (CHSL, Steno), Graduation (CGL, JE)
- âēNationality: Indian Citizen
- âēAge Relaxation: SC/ST â 5 yrs, OBC â 3 yrs, PwD â 10 yrs, Ex-Servicemen â 3 yrs
- âēPhysical Standards: Required for Constable GD (height, chest, weight, running)
Selection Process
- âēStage 1: Computer Based Exam â Tier I (GK, Reasoning, Maths, English â 100 Qs, 60 min)
- âēStage 2: Computer Based Exam â Tier II (Maths + English/Communication + post-specific paper)
- âēStage 3: Skill Test or Physical Efficiency Test (for relevant posts)
- âēStage 4: Document Verification
- âēStage 5: Medical Examination at designated government hospital
- âēStage 6: Final Merit List and Appointment Letter from allotted Ministry
Departments & Posts
- âēIncome Tax Department â IT Inspector, Tax Assistant
- âēCentral Secretariat â Assistant Section Officer (ASO)
- âēCBI â Sub-Inspector
- âēNarcotics Control Bureau â Inspector, SI
- âēCentral Excise & Customs â Inspector, Examiner, Preventive Officer
- âēMinistry of Railways, Defence, Home Affairs, Finance, Education
- âēPost types: ASO, Inspector, SI, Tax Assistant, LDC, JSA, DEO, JE, Steno, Havaldar
Joining Process
- âēStep 1: Receive appointment letter from the concerned Ministry or Department
- âēStep 2: Report for medical examination at the designated hospital
- âēStep 3: Submit original educational certificates, caste certificate, ID proof
- âēStep 4: Complete police verification and antecedents check
- âēStep 5: Attend departmental induction or foundation training programme
- âēStep 6: Join assigned posting location as notified in appointment letter
