Types of Exams conducted by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC)

The Staff Selection Commission, commonly known as SSC, is a Central Government organization that takes care of the recruitment process of its various departments. SSC conducts a variety of entrance exams to fill up the technical and non-technical posts in autonomous and subordinate ministries of the Government of India. These posts are summed up in two broad groups namely Group B and Group C.

Here is a snapshot of the different SSC exams held throughout the year –

1. SSC CGL – Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam

The Combined Graduate Level exam is the most popular and sought-after exams conducted by the Staff Selection Commission. SSC CGL is conducted to select suitable candidates for Group B and Group C posts in the following departments of Central Government:

• Intelligence Bureau
• Statistics & Prog. Implementation
• Directorate of Enforcement, Department of Revenue
• CSS
• NIA
• Narcotics
• CBI
• CBEC, etc.

Minimum qualification – Bachelor’s degree from a recognized board. Students in the final year of graduation are also eligible to apply.

Stages of SSC CGL exam

SSC CGL Tier I Exam Pattern

SSC CGL Tier-II Exam Pattern

SSC CGL Tier-III Exam Pattern

2. SSC CHSL – Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam

SSC CHSL is another reputed exam held in the country. The recruitment is conducted by the Staff Selection Commission to hire lower division clerks and data operators in various departments and ministries of the government. The prominent posts for which SSC CHSL is conducted include:

• Lower Division Clerk (LDC)
• Junior Secretariat Assistant (JST)
• Postal Assistant (PA)
• Sorting Assistant (SA)
• Data Entry Operator (DEO)

Minimum qualification – Class 12^th or equivalent exam from a recognized Board or University

Stages of SSC CHSL Exam

SSC CHSL Exam Pattern

 3. SSC SI CAPF – Staff Selection Commission Sub Inspector in Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces Exam

The SI CAPF exam is conducted by SSC to recruit candidates for the different police organizations of the country. Some of them include:

• Central Armed Police Force
• Central Industrial Security Force (CISF)
• Border Security Force (BSF)
• Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP)
• Delhi Police, etc.

Minimum qualification – Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from any recognized university

Stages of SSC SI CAPF Exam

SSC SI CAPF Exam Pattern

4. SSC MTS – Staff Selection Commission Multi-Tasking Staff Exam

SSC MTS is a popular exam conducted to recruit multi-tasking staff for non-gazetted, non-ministerial in different government departments. The job profile of such staff majorly includes:

• Physical maintenance of records
• Sending of FAX, photocopying, carrying files and documents
• Routine office work
• Non-clerical work
• Cleanliness and maintenance of the unit
• Opening and closing or rooms
• Ward duties
• Delivering letters (dak)
• Driving vehicles, etc.

Minimum qualification – Matriculation or equivalent exam from a recognized board

Stages of SSC MTS Exam

SSC MTS Exam Pattern

5. SSC JE – Staff Selection Commission Junior Engineer Exam

SSC JE entrance is administered by the Staff Selection Commission to recruit Junior Engineers of Civil, Mechanical, and Electrical branches different government organizations. Some of them include –

• Central Water Commission
• Central Public Works Department
• Military Engineering Services
• Department of Post
• Border Roads Organization
• National Technical Research Organization, etc.

Minimum qualification – Three years’ diploma in Civil/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or equivalent course from a recognized university or institute

Stages of SSC JE Exam

SSC JE Exam Pattern

6. SSC Stenographer Grade C and D Exam

SSC Stenographer exam is a computer-based entrance test to find suitable candidates for the post of stenographers in government ministries and their subordinate offices. The recruitment is basically done for two grades –

• Grade C (Non-gazetted posts of Group B)
• Grade D (Non-gazetted posts of Group C)

Minimum qualification – Matriculation or equivalent exam with stenography skills

Stages of SSC Stenographer Exam

SSC Stenographer Tier-I Exam Pattern

SSC Stenographer Tier-II Exam Pattern

7. SSC CPO – Staff Selection Commission Central Police Organization Exam

SSC CPO exam is conducted to screen personnel for the paramilitary forces. The exam completes the recruitment process of Sub-inspectors and Assistant Sub-inspectors in –

• Delhi Police
• Central Industrial Security Force (CISF)
• Border Security Force (BSF)
• Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP)
• Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), etc.

Minimum qualification – Graduation from a recognized institute or university

Stages of SSC CPO Exam

SSC CPO Paper 1 and 2 Exam Pattern

Specifications for Physical Endurance Test (PET)

8. SSC Constable GD Exam

The Staff Selection Commission recruits constables for different government departments and ministries through the SSC GD Constable exam. This exam is announced by:

• Border Security Force (BSF)
• Central Industrial Security Force (CISF)
• Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB)
• Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)
• Secretariat Security Force (SSF)
• National Investigation Agency (NIA)
• Indo Tibetan Border Police (ITBP)
• Indo Tibetan Border Police (ITBP)

Minimum qualification – Matriculation or equivalent exam from a recognized board

Stages of SSC GD Constable exam

SSC Constable GD Tier-I Exam Pattern

Parameters of Physical Efficiency Test (PET)

Specifications of Physical Standard Test (PST)

9. SSC JHT – Staff Selection Commission Junior Hindi Translator Exam

SSC JHT is yet another entrance conducted by the Staff Selection Commission to absorb Junior Hindi Translators in the various ministries and department of the Central Government. It is a highly remunerative and prestigious job and is sought after by thousands of aspirants.

Minimum qualification – Graduation or Post-graduation degree in Hindi or English

Stages of SSC JHT Exam

SSC JHT Exam Pattern

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