SSC (Staff Selection Commission) conducts several national-level exams to recruit staff for various Ministries and Departments in the Government of India. For this purpose, the Staff Selection Commission organizes SSC exams every year, including SSC Stenographer, SSC GD, SSD JHT, SSC CHSL, SSC CGL, SSC MTS, SSC JE, etc.
What is SSC Exam?
SSC is a highly competitive exam in India because lakhs of students appear for the exam to fulfill thousands of vacancies. The level of competition is quite high; hence the preparation should be done beforehand to ace the exam.
In this article, we'll discuss various exams under SSC so you can choose the exam you wish to prepare for.
List of SSC Exams
1. SSC CGL (Combined Graduate Level)
SSC CGL is conducted to recruit candidates to various posts in departments, ministries, and organizations of the Government of India. SSC CGL examination is conducted by Staff Selection Commission to select staff for various Group B and Group C posts.
SSC CGL Recruitment Process
a) Tier 1: Preliminary Examination (Online)b) Tier 2: Mains Examination (Online)
c) Tier 3: Descriptive Examination (Offline)
d) Tier 4: Data Entry Skill Test/ Computer Proficiency Test
2. SSC CHSL (Combined Higher Secondary Level)
Every year, SSC conducts recruitment for the posts of Data Entry Operator (DEO), Lower Division Clerk (LDC), Postal Assistants/Sorting Assistants (PA/SA) in various Central Government Departments and Ministries.
SSC CHSL Recruitment Process
a) Tier 1 (Computer Based Test)b) Tier 2 (Descriptive Paper)
c) Tier 3 (Typing and Skill Test)
3. SSC Multitasking (Non-Technical)
The Staff Selection Commission conducts the MTS exam to recruit Multi Tasking Staff (MTS), a General Central Service Group C Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial post in various departments, ministries, and offices of the Government of India, in different States and Union Territories.
SSC Multitasking Recruitment Process
a) Paper-I (Computer Based Exam, Objective Type)b) Paper-II (Descriptive)
4. SSC Stenographers Grade 'C' & 'D'
The SSC conducts an Open Competitive Examination every year to recruit Stenographer Grade' C' (Group 'B', Non Gazetted) and Stenographer Grade 'D' (Group 'C') for various ministries, departments, and organizations in the Government of India.
SSC Stenographers Grade 'C' & 'D' Recruitment Process
a) Online Computer Based Examb) Skill Test
5. SSC CPO (Central Police Organization)
The SSC CPO examination is conducted to recruit candidates for the post of Sub-inspector (SI) and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) of Police. The exam is conducted on a national level for various Police Organisations like ITBP, BSF, CRPF, and SI in Delhi Police, etc.
SSC CPO Recruitment Process
a) Paper-Ib) Physical Standard Test (PST)/ Physical Endurance Test (PET)
c) Paper-II
d) Medical Examination (DME).
6. SSC JE (Junior Engineer)
The SSC JE examination is conducted to recruit Junior Engineers (Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, and Quantity Surveying & Contracts) for various departments, ministries, and organizations in the Government of India.
SSC JE Recruitment Process
a) Paper-I (Computer Based Examination)b) Paper-II (Descriptive Type)
7. SSC Junior Hindi Translator
The Staff Selection Commission conducts this examination to recruit Junior Translator, Junior Hindi Translator, Senior Hindi Translator, and Hindi Pradhyapak for various government departments. The various posts are:
a) Junior Translator in Central Secretariat Official Language Service (CSOLS).b) Junior Translator in Armed Forces Headquarters (AFHQ)
c) Junior Translator in M/o Railways (Railway Board)
d) Hindi Pradhyapak in Central Hindi Training Institute (CHTI)
e) Senior Hindi Translator in several Central Government departments, ministries, and offices.
SSC Junior Hindi Translator Recruitment Process
a) Paper 1: (Computer-Based Examination-Objective Type)b) Paper-2: Translation and Essay
SSC Exams FAQs
Q1. How many times are SSC exams conducted in a year?
Ans. Each tier of the various SSC exams, i.e., CGL, CHSL, or JE, is conducted once a year.
Q2. Is there a minimum age criteria to apply for SSC exams?
Ans. Yes, there is a minimum age criteria to apply for SSC exams. The minimum age criteria vary as per the different exams. However, the minimum age of candidates should be 18 for exams like SSC CGL, SSC CHSL, SSC GD, and SSC JE. Also, candidates should be at least 20 to apply for the exams like SSC CPO.
Q3. What are the most popular SSC exams?
Ans. While all SSC exams are popular in their respective ways, the most popular ones are SSC CGL and SSC CHSL.
