SSC

Central Govt

Staff Selection Commission

📍 New Delhi📅 Est. 1975💰 ₹18,000 – ₹2,08,700/month (Pay Level 1–12)🌐 Official Website ↗

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

CGLAnnual

Combined Graduate Level Examination

For Group B and C posts in various ministries and departments. One of the most sought-after exams for graduates.

💰 ₹25,500 – ₹1,42,400/month (Pay Level 4–8)

Graduation in any discipline. Age 18–32 years (General). Relaxation for reserved categories.

Exam Pattern

Tier I: 100 MCQs — GK (25), Reasoning (25), Quantitative Aptitude (25), English (25) | 60 min | 0.50 negative marking Tier II: Paper I (mandatory) — Session 1: Maths (30 Qs) + Reasoning/Computer (60 Qs) | Session 2: English/Communication (45 Qs) Tier II: Paper II — Statistics (for JSO post) | Paper III — Finance/Economics (for AAO post) Combined duration of Tier II: approx 2 hrs 30 min | 0.25–0.50 negative marking

CHSLAnnual

Combined Higher Secondary Level Examination

For posts like LDC, JSA, DEO, PA/SA requiring 10+2 qualification.

💰 ₹19,900 – ₹63,200/month (Pay Level 2–4)

12th Pass (10+2 or equivalent). Age 18–27 years (General). For PA/SA posts, typing speed test required.

Exam Pattern

Tier I: 100 MCQs — English (25), GK (25), Quantitative Aptitude (25), Reasoning (25) | 60 min | 0.50 negative marking Tier II: Session 1 — Module I: Maths (30 Qs) + Module II: Reasoning & Computer (30 Qs) | Session 2 — Module I: English (40 Qs) | Session 3 — Skill/Typing Test Typing Test: 35 wpm (English) or 30 wpm (Hindi) on computer

JEAnnual

Junior Engineer Examination

For Civil, Mechanical, Electrical and Quantity Surveying & Contract departments.

💰 ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400/month (Pay Level 6)

Diploma or Degree in Civil/Electrical/Mechanical/Quantity Surveying/Contracts. Age 18–32 years. Must have valid engineering qualification.

Exam Pattern

Paper I (CBE): 200 MCQs — GK (50), Reasoning (50), Quantitative Aptitude (50), General Engineering (50) | 120 min | 0.25 negative marking Paper II (CBE — Descriptive style with MCQs): 300 marks — Technical paper in chosen stream (Civil/Electrical/Mechanical) | 120 min | 1 negative mark Final merit based on Paper I + Paper II combined score

MTSAnnual

Multi-Tasking Staff Examination

For Group C non-technical posts (Multi-Tasking Staff) in various departments.

💰 ₹18,000 – ₹56,900/month (Pay Level 1)

10th Pass (Matriculation). Age 18–25 years (General). Basic literacy and knowledge of local language desirable.

Exam Pattern

Session I: Numerical & Mathematical Ability (20 Qs) + Reasoning Ability & Problem Solving (20 Qs) | 45 min | 1 mark each, no negative marking Session II: General Awareness (25 Qs) + English Language & Comprehension (25 Qs) | 45 min | 1 mark each, no negative marking Merit based on combined score of both sessions | No skill test

GDAnnual

Constable GD in CAPFs

Constable (GD) in Central Armed Police Forces — BSF, CISF, CRPF, SSB, ITBP, etc.

💰 ₹21,700 – ₹69,100/month (Pay Level 3)

10th Pass. Age 18–23 years (General). Physical: Male height ≥ 170 cm, Female ≥ 157 cm. Medical fitness category as per paramilitary standards.

Exam Pattern

Computer Based Exam: 80 MCQs — GK (20), Reasoning (20), Elementary Maths (20), English/Hindi (20) | 60 min | 0.25 negative marking Physical Efficiency Test: Male — 1600m run in 5:30 min | Female — 800m run in 4:00 min Physical Standard Test: Height, Chest (Male: 80–85 cm), Weight check Medical Examination: Conducted by CAPF Medical Officer

PhaseAnnual

Selection Post Examination

For various posts across different educational qualification levels.

💰 ₹18,000 – ₹1,12,400/month (Pay Level 1–6 depending on post)

10th Pass to Graduation depending on post applied. Age varies by post. Separate eligibility criteria notified in official advertisement.

Exam Pattern

CBE: 100 MCQs — General Intelligence (25), English (25), Quantitative Aptitude (25), GK (25) | 60 min | 0.50 negative marking No Tier II — merit based directly on CBE score Skill/Typing Test for certain posts (e.g. data entry, clerical)

StenoAnnual

Stenographer Grade C & D

Recruitment for Stenographers in Central Government offices.

💰 ₹25,500 – ₹81,100/month (Pay Level 4–6 for Grade C/D)

12th Pass. Age 18–30 years. Must be able to take dictation in shorthand at 100 wpm (Grade C) or 80 wpm (Grade D).

Exam Pattern

Computer Based Exam: 200 MCQs — English Language & Comprehension (100), General Intelligence (50), General Awareness (50) | 120 min | 0.25 negative marking Skill Test (Stenography): 10 min dictation at 100 wpm (Grade C) / 80 wpm (Grade D) Transcription Time: 40 min in English or 55 min in Hindi on computer

JHTAnnual

Junior Hindi Translator

For Junior Hindi Translator, Junior Translator, and Senior Hindi Translator posts.

💰 ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400/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 18–30 years.

Exam Pattern

Paper I (CBE): 200 MCQs — General Hindi (100), General English (100) | 120 min | 0.25 negative marking Paper II (Conventional / Descriptive): Translation (Hindi to English and English to Hindi) + Essay writing | 120 min | 200 marks Merit based on Paper I + Paper II combined

Eligibility

›Age: 18–32 years — exact range varies by exam and post
›Education: 10th Pass (MTS, Constable GD), 12th Pass (CHSL, Steno), Graduation (CGL, JE)
›Nationality: Indian Citizen
›Age Relaxation: SC/ST – 5 yrs, OBC – 3 yrs, PwD – 10 yrs, Ex-Servicemen – 3 yrs
›Physical Standards: Required for Constable GD (height, chest, weight, running)

Selection Process

›Stage 1: Computer Based Exam – Tier I (GK, Reasoning, Maths, English — 100 Qs, 60 min)
›Stage 2: Computer Based Exam – Tier II (Maths + English/Communication + post-specific paper)
›Stage 3: Skill Test or Physical Efficiency Test (for relevant posts)
›Stage 4: Document Verification
›Stage 5: Medical Examination at designated government hospital
›Stage 6: Final Merit List and Appointment Letter from allotted Ministry

Departments & Posts

›Income Tax Department — IT Inspector, Tax Assistant
›Central Secretariat — Assistant Section Officer (ASO)
›CBI — Sub-Inspector
›Narcotics Control Bureau — Inspector, SI
›Central Excise & Customs — Inspector, Examiner, Preventive Officer
›Ministry of Railways, Defence, Home Affairs, Finance, Education
›Post types: ASO, Inspector, SI, Tax Assistant, LDC, JSA, DEO, JE, Steno, Havaldar