SSC Online refers to the Staff Selection Commission’s online platform for conducting examinations and recruitment. It allows candidates to apply for SSC exams online, pay the application fee, download admit cards, and view their results online.
Introduction
The SSC conducts a number of examinations every year to recruit staff for various posts in the Government of India. Some of the most popular SSC exams include:
- Combined Graduate Level Examination (CGL)
- Combined Higher Secondary Level Examination (CHSL)
- Multi Tasking Staff (MTS) Examination
- Stenographer Grade ‘C’ and ‘D’ Examination
- Junior Engineer (JE) Examination
- Selection Post Examination (Phase I,II and III)
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Registration
To register for an SSC exam, you need to create an account on the SSC website. Once you have created an account, you can log in and apply for exams, pay the application fee, download admit cards, and view your results.
Here is a step-by-step guide on how to register for an SSC exam:
- Go to the SSC website and click on the “Registration” link.
- Create an account by entering your name, email address, and phone number.
- Once your account is created, log in and click on the “Apply Now” link.
- Select the exam you want to apply for and click on the “Next” button.
- Fill in the application form and click on the “Submit” button.
- Pay the application fee online using a debit card, credit card, or net banking.
- Download and print out the application form for your records.
Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility criteria for SSC exams vary depending on the exam. However, there are some general eligibility criteria that apply to all SSC exams. These include:
- Age: Candidates must be of a certain age on a specific date. The age limit varies depending on the exam.
- Educational qualification: Candidates must have a certain educational qualification. The educational qualification varies depending on the exam.
- Nationality: Candidates must be Indian nationals.
- Physical fitness: Candidates must be physically fit to perform the duties of the post they are applying for. The physical fitness standards vary depending on the exam.
Document Required
The following documents are required to be uploaded while filling the SSC form:
- Scanned passport size photograph: The photograph should be in color and should be taken against a white background. The photograph should be in JPEG or PNG format and the file size should be less than 100 KB.
- Scanned signature: The signature should be made in black or blue ink on a white sheet of paper. The scanned signature should be in JPEG or PNG format and the file size should be less than 100 KB.
- Category certificate (if applicable): Candidates who belong to reserved categories must upload their caste certificate or disability certificate (if applicable). The category certificate should be in PDF format and the file size should be less than 1 MB.
- Experience certificate (if applicable): Candidates who are applying for posts that require experience must upload their experience certificate. The experience certificate should be in PDF format and the file size should be less than 1 MB.
Fees
| Exam | Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|---|
| SSC CGL | General and OBC | ₹1000 |
| SSC CGL | SC and PH | ₹500 |
| SSC CHSL | General and OBC | ₹1800 |
| SSC CHSL | SC and PH | ₹900 |
| SSC MTS | General and OBC | ₹1000 |
| SSC MTS | SC and PH | ₹500 |
Exam Pattern
| Exam | Exam Mode | Number of Questions | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| SSC CGL | Computer-based | 200 | 60 minutes |
| SSC CHSL | Computer-based | 100 | 60 minutes |
| SSC MTS | Computer-based | 100 | 60 minutes |
Syllabus
| Exam | Subjects |
|---|---|
| SSC CGL | General Intelligence and Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, English Comprehension |
| SSC CHSL | General Intelligence and Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, English Comprehension, General Awareness |
| SSC MTS | General Intelligence and Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, English Comprehension |
What is SSC Main exam
The SSC Main test is the second phase of the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) exam administered by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC). It is held in order to find candidates for different Group B and Group C positions within the federal government.
There are four papers in the computer-based SSC Main test.
- Paper 1: Reasoning and General Intelligence
- Quantitative aptitude paper 2
- English Language and Comprehension Paper 3
- Paper 4 is a descriptive essay.
The test lasts four hours and each paper is worth 200 points.
Due to the demanding nature of the SSC Main test, only a select group of applicants get to the interview stage.
FAQs
Candidates who have qualified the SSC CGL Tier 1 exam are eligible to appear for the SSC Main exam
The SSC Main exam is a computer-based exam that consists of four papers:
- Paper 1: General Intelligence and Reasoning
- Paper 2: Quantitative Aptitude
- Paper 3: English Language and Comprehension
- Paper 4: Descriptive Pape
- Paper 1: General Intelligence and Reasoning: Analogy, Classification, Coding-Decoding, Direction Sense, Logical Reasoning, Numerical Reasoning, Puzzle Test, Syllogism, Venn Diagram, etc.
- Paper 2: Quantitative Aptitude: Number System, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Mensuration, Statistics, etc.
- Paper 3: English Language and Comprehension: Reading Comprehension, Vocabulary, Grammar, Spotting Errors, Cloze Test, Essay Writing, etc.
- Paper 4: Descriptive Paper: Letter Writing, Essay Writing, Precis Writing
The SSC Main exam is an objective-type exam and all of the questions are multiple-choice questions. There is negative marking for incorrect answers in Papers 1, 2, and 3. The marking scheme is as follows:
- Correct answer: +1 mark
- Incorrect answer: -0.25 marks
