Staff Selection Commission (SSC) 2021

SSC stands for Staff Selection Commission. SSC is an Indian organization that recruits staff for various posts in the various Ministries and Departments of the Government of India. It also recruits for subordinates' offices. A chairman heads the commission, and there are two members and a Secretary-cum-Controller of Examinations to assist the Chairman. It is headquartered in New Delhi, India.

Furthermore, the SSC has a regional set-up to conduct exams smoothly. Now it has seven regional offices at Allahabad, Mumbai, Guwahati, Bangalore, Kolkata, Delhi, Chennai, and two sub-regional offices at Raipur and Chandigarh.

The SSC conducts competitive examinations to recruit various services and posts. There are more than 20 types of job alerts from group B to group C. Eligibility criteria for SSC is graduation in any stream from a recognized university to apply for an SSC examination. Physical fitness and measurement are also needed for some posts like the Narcotics department and Sub-Inspector.

SSC Board or Board of Secondary Education, Andhra Pradesh, has released the Secondary School Certificate Public Examinations, June 2021 time table on its official website. The SSC Board has released the examination Time Table for Academic, OSSC, and Vocational Candidate regular and Private Candidates.

All the academic course Papers/Subjects are common for both SSC Academic Course and OSSC Course candidates.

The SSC Public Examination will begin on June 7 with the First language and continue till June 16, 2021, according to the timetable. The exams will only be conducted in single-shift i.e., from 09:30 am to 12:45 pm barring few exams that will be conducted up to 11:30 am.

Important dates to ensure that potential candidates do not face challenges in terms of this examination:

Check below the SSC Examination Calender for 2021 session:

SSC eligibility criteria for most of the SSC exams are Nationality or Citizenship, Age Limit, and Educational Qualification.

The nationality criteria for SSC exam eligibility is very simple that the applicant appearing for the SSC exam must be an Indian citizen. The SSC eligibility in terms of educational qualification alters for different SSC exams and posts. The SSC age limit for most of the exams conducted by the SSC is a minimum of 18 years to a maximum of 32 years.

The SSC age limit and other eligibility criteria are discussed for these exams:

1. SSC CGL (Combined Graduate Level)
2. SSC GD (General Duty) Constable
3. SSC CHSL (Combined Higher Secondary Level)
4. SSC CPO (Central Police Organization)
5. SSC JE (Junior Engineer)
6. SSC MTS (Multi Tasking "Non-Technical" Staff Examination)
7. SSC JHT (Junior Hindi Translator)
8. SSC Stenographer

The SSC CGL Eligibility Criteria is assigned by the Staff Selection Commission to recruit aspirants in various departments under the Government of India. Aspirants applying for the SSC CGL Exam need to fulfill the necessary criteria set by the Staff Selection Commission. Check changes in the SSC CGL eligibility criteria will be updated through an official notification on the SSC official website.

The SSC eligibility criteria for the SSC CGL exam are as follows:

The SSC sets the Eligibility Criteria for the General Duty exam. Candidates who appear for the SSC GD exam are required to check the SSC GD eligibility criteria before filling up the Application Form.

The Eligibility Criteria for SSC GD Exam is mention below:

The SSC sets the eligibility criteria for the Combined Higher Secondary Level exam. Applicants who appear for the SSC CHSL exam are required to check the SSC CHSL eligibility criteria before filling up the Application Form.

The eligibility criteria for SSC CHSL Exam are as follows:

SSC JE eligibility criteria vary as per the post applied by a candidate. Though, the basic parameters that applicants need to fulfill to meet SSC JE 2020-21 eligibility criteria are:

Basic criteria that candidates need to fulfill to meet SSC MTS eligibility 2021 are:

Basic criteria that candidates need to fulfill to meet SSC CPO eligibility 2021 are:

Applicants should check the SSC CPO exam eligibility properly before applying for the SSC CPO exam as the SSC might cancel the application at the last moment if the CPO eligibility criteria are not met.

Before applying for the exam candidates must fulfill the following eligibility criteria.

For applying for the given post candidates must fulfill the following eligibility criteria.

SSC Admit Card 2021- For Different Exams:

Applicants can follow the below-mentioned steps to download the admit card/hall ticket for different SSC exams 2020:

• Visit the official website of SSC – ssc.nic.in
• Choose on the Admit Card tab at the top of the page
• Choose on the respective SSC regional website link
• Choose on the SSC admit card link
• Enter the required login credentials
• Click on Submit
• Download and print the SSC Admit Card

An applicant can log in to the SSC online system through his/her registered Email ID and password. After that, the candidate needs to click on the ‘Apply’ link ‘Junior Engineer (Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, and Quantity Surveying & Contracts) Examination’ section under the ‘Latest Notifications’ tab. He/She has the flexibility to choose the examination center as per one’s preference.

After that, the information concerning Signature/Photo/ Biometric impression requires to be filled up automatically from the One-Time Registration data.

Below are SSC Exam Pattern 2021 for different exams:

SSC CGL Exam Pattern

The SSC CGL Exam will be conducted in four tiers as mentioned below:

Tier I- Computer Based Examination
Tier II- Computer Based Examination
Tier III- Descriptive paper- offline
Tier IV- Computer Proficiency Test/ Document Verification / Skill Test (wherever applicable). 

The idea about the SSC CGL Exam Pattern mention below:

Below are SSC Syllabus 2021 for different exams:

SSC CGL Syllabus 2021

The SSC CGL syllabus covers major topics related to various subjects like – Reasoning, Aptitude, Current Affairs, English Language, and Comprehension.

SSC CGL Syllabus: Tier I

Tier I comprises four sections-

• General Intelligence & Reasoning
• General Awareness
• Quantitative Aptitude 
• English Comprehension skills

Candidates can check important tips to master error spotting to attempt the question in exams with relative ease.

Aspirants can go through a variety of Sentence Correction Questions to understand how questions on sentence corrections are framed in the exam.

SSC CGL Syllabus: Tier II

The SSC CGL syllabus for Tier II will have 4 papers-

• Quantitative Aptitude
• English Language & Comprehension
• Statistics
• General Studies- Finance & Economics

The detailed SSC CGL Syllabus for Tier-II Exam is given below:    

Candidates can go through SSC CGL Previous Year Question Papers to understand the scope of the SSC CGL syllabus and the SSC CGL Exam Pattern.

SSC CGL Syllabus: Tier III

The main aim of this Tier III exam is to evaluate the candidates’ language proficiency, grammar knowledge, vocabulary usage, and writing skills in English/Hindi.

The topics for this exam can be related to current affairs and sensitive matters like- Demonetization, women empowerment, Terrorism, Right to equality, freedom of women in a country like India, etc.

Candidates need to write precise, application, letters, essays, passages as a part of the qualification for this exam.

SSC CGL Syllabus: Tier-IV

The SSC CGL Syllabus for Tier-IV exam is as follows:

SSC GD Syllabus 2021

SSC CHSL Syllabus 2021

SSC CHSL Syllabus: Tier I

SSC JE Syllabus: Paper 1

SSC JE Syllabus: Paper-II

SSC CPO Syllabus 2021

SSC CPO Syllabus: Paper 1

SSC Stenographer Syllabus 2021

SSC Stenographer CBT Syllabus

SSC Result 2021 will be released on the official website on the dates announced by the Authority. The result will include the total marks obtained by the candidates in the written test as well as the skill test. Here are the steps to check your SSC Result 2021:

Step 1: Visit the Official website- ssc.nic.in
Step 2: Click on the "Result" icon on the top of the page.
Step 3: Select the name of the examination.
Step 4: Click on the result link.
Step 5: Check the SSC merit list for your name and roll number.

The SSC Cut off 2021 will be released along with the SSC Result 2021. Follow the steps below to check the SSC Cut Off 2021:

Step 1: Visit the official website - ssc.nic.in
Step 2: Click “Result”.
Step 3: Select the Exam name.
Step 4: Download the cut off list. 

Factors determining the SSC Cut off:

1. No. of candidates appeared in the examination.
2. No. of vacancies.
3. The difficulty level of the exam.
4. Previous year cut off trends.

The selection of books determines the quality of preparation. Here is the list of books best for SSC examinations:

Best books for SSC CGL

• Objective General English by Arihant Publication.
• High school English grammar and composition by Wren & Martin
• Advance Maths by Rakesh Yadav
• NCERT Maths from 6th to 11th
• Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning by Dr. R.S. Aggarwal
• How to Prepare for Logical Reasoning by Arun Sharma
• General Knowledge- Lucent Publication
• NCERT of class 10th and 12th of History, Geography and Economics.

Best books for SSC GD

• General Intelligence and Test of Reasoning by Vikas Experts
• Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning by RS Aggarwal
• General Knowledge by Manohar Pandey
• General Knowledge Manual by Pearson
• Maths For SSC Constable Exam by Shri Krishan Publishers
• SSC Mathematics Chapter-wise Questions by Rakesh Yadav
• English Grammar Book by S. Chand
• Objective General English by Arihant

Best books for SSC CHSL

• Analytical reasoning by M. K. Pandey
• Logical Reasoning & Data Interpretation by Arun Sharma
• Quicker Maths by M. Tyra
• Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations by R.D Sharma
• General Knowledge by Binay Karna
• Manorama Yearbook y Binay Karna
• SSC CGL Statistics by J.K Chopra
• Objective General English by S.P Bakshi
• A Mirror of Common Errors by Dr. Ashok Kumar Singh

Best books for SSC JE

• SSC (CPWD/CWC/MES) General Intelligence & Reasoning General Awareness for Junior Engineers Guide by GK Publications
• A Modern Approach to Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning by R.S Aggarwal
• General Knowledge by Manohar Pandey
• General Knowledge by Lucent
• SSC Junior Engineer Civil & Structural Recruitment Exam Guide 3rd Edition by Disha Experts.
• SSC Junior Engineer Civil and Structural Engineering Exam Practice Work Book by Kiran Prakashan
• SSC Junior Engineering Exam Electrical Guide-Cum-practice workbook by Kiran Prakashan
• Juniors Engineers Electrical Examination Guide: Electrical Engineering (Popular Master Guide) by RPH Editorial board.
• SSC Junior Engineers (Mechanical) Exam Guide (Popular Master Guide) by RPH Editorial board
• SSC Junior Engineering self-study Guide cum Practice Book by Kiran Prakashan

Best books for SSC MTS

• SSC Mathematics Solved Papers by Kiran Publication
• A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning (Revised Edition) by R.S Aggarwal
• Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis
• Objective English For Competitive Examinations (5th Edition) by Hari Mohan Prasad, Uma Rani Sinha
• 14000+ Questions on GS by Arihant

Best books for SSC Stenographer

• Non-Verbal Reasoning by Arihant
• Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning by Kiran Publication
• Analytical Reasoning by MK Pandey
• Science Book (High School level) by NCERT
• Daily Newspaper
• General Knowledge by Manohar Pandey
• Basic English Grammar Book (High School level) by NCERT

Best books for SSC CPO

• A New Approach to Reasoning Verbal, Non-Verbal & Analytical by B.S. Sijwali, Indu Sijwali
• GS Set For General Competition by KD Campus
• Manorama Yearbook by Mammen Mathew
• Arihant’s Fast Track Objective Arithmetic by Arihant Publication
• Arithmetics For General Competition Vol 1 & 2 by Neetu Singh
• One Word Substitution by Kiran

Mock tests perform an important role in exam preparation. It fills you with confidence that yes I can do it. You get to know your weaknesses and work on them. Mock tests help you to identify types of questions and important topics along with marks distribution in the paper. It familiarizes you with the actual examination.

SSC Examinations are highly competitive because of the high salaries and many other facilities associated with the jobs. Everyone wants to grab the job but only a few can make it to crack the SSC Exam, you need to have strong SSC Exam preparation. Here are the tips for the SSC aspirants to prepare for examination:

SSC Syllabus

Candidates must have a clear knowledge of the SSC Syllabus. Whichever SSC exam you are going to appear for, Know the syllabus first. It is the very first stage of preparation to avoid studying unnecessary topics. Many times candidates end up studying useless topics and leave the important topics just because of a lack of syllabus knowledge. To avoid this kind of situation it is important to know your syllabus. Make a list of your strong and weak topics and start studying accordingly.

Study Material

It is important to find the best books for preparation. It is advised to choose from the standard writers and publications. Don’t collect loads of books, Buy few books but good ones. Talk to the people who have already given the SSC examination and read the topper’s reviews, you will surely get to know some of the best books.

Time Table

A systematic time table can help you to reach your goal. Divide your 24 hours in such a way that you can get time for everything without compromising with your studies. Take enough breaks in between studies. These breaks are the power pack for you. Also, don't forget to include your hobbies in the time table and also enough time for your studies.

Make Study Plan

Now, you know your weak and strong topics. Start with the main and tough topics of the exam.  Remember, Never take any topic lightly, each topic is important.

Learn Short Tricks

The Mathematics questions and logical questions consume lots of time. Learning short tricks will help you to save time while solving questions. 

Previous Year Papers

SSC previous year papers will help you to know the types of questions and patterns. If you observe the question papers properly, you can figure out the important questions and domineering topics.

Prepare Notes

Preparing short notes is also a very important part of preparation. This helps you to crop the important study material out of a huge syllabus. This also saves time while revising.

Practice a lot

As said “Practice makes a man perfect”, Candidates are advised to do lots of practice for mathematics and logical questions that will make your calculation fast and accurate.

Solve Sample Papers

Sample papers by the exam experts can be easily available on book stores or online. You should solve them to know your level or preparation and have an idea of the upcoming exam. This will also help you to get familiar with the various questions and practice them.

Talk to the people who have already cleared the exam

Take study tips from the people who have already cleared the examination. You can surely get some useful tips from their experience. They can share their study routine, Study strategies, etc. with you. You can use their experience as the ladder for your success. They can also motivate you and help you to crack your exam.  

Eat Healthy and Stay Fit

It is important for you to stay healthy during these days as a healthy body can help you to study well. You can focus more on your studies with a healthy body and mind. To stay healthy, you need to eat healthy. Stay away from junk foods and fast foods.

Q1. What is SSC?
Ans.  SSC is a short form for Staff Selection Commission in India, which mainly conducts a recruitment process for staff in various central government offices. Its head office is located in Delhi with other regional offices which are situated in Allahabad, Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Guwahati, Chennai, Bangalore, and two Sub-Regional Offices at Raipur and Chandigarh.

Q2. Is SSC administering examinations online or offline?
Ans. SSC has started conducting its examination online from the year 2016 except for the descriptive exam which is offline. 

Q3. What is the List of exams that SSC conducts?
Ans. SSC conducts an open recruitment exam for graduate, 10+2 & 10th level candidates for the post of UDC, LDC, DEO, SI in CPO - Central Forces & in Delhi Police, MTS, Auditors, Compiler, Statistical Investigator, Jr. Engineer, Tax Assistant, Accountant, Income Tax Officer, etc in which any eligible candidates can appear. Other departmental examinations are also conducted by SSC for the promotion of staff.

Q4. What is the selection process for SSC?
Ans. SSC conducts two or three tiers of written examination (known as SSC tier I, tier II & tier 3 exams) & skill test. In a recent year only, the Indian govt. has decided to dismiss the interview process. Tier 3, which is a descriptive test conducted only for the SSC CGL exam. Furthermore, tier-2 is a descriptive test for SSC CHSL & steno exams.

Q5. Where & how can I apply for SSC?
Ans. To apply for SSC exams, first of all, make sure that you are eligible to appear for the particular vacancies or not. If you are eligible to apply for the posts then arrange the necessary scanned copy documents & fee and then log into the SSC website SSC.nic.in. First, fill in the first-time registration form if you have not applied for any post earlier than login to your account and fill the respective form which you want to apply for. Thus, for future reference candidates must keep their records. In case, the eligibility does not match then candidates should wait for the right SSC vacancies. For updates on SSC vacancies, keep visiting SSC.nic.in.

Q6. What are the common subjects in SSC examinations?
Ans. The common subjects in SSC examinations are Reasoning Ability, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, and English. 

Q7. What are the examinations conducted under SSC?
Ans. The exams conducted by SSC are SSC CGL, SSC CHSL, SSC Junior Engineer, SSC Junior Hindi Translator, SSC GD Constable, SSC Multitasking staff, SSC Stenographer, and SI.

Q8. Which post is the highest in the SSC exam?
Ans. The highest post in SSC is Assistant Accounts officer with grade pay of 4800 rupees. 

Q9. Can I apply for more than 1 SSC examination?
Ans. Yes, You can apply for multiple SSC examinations. You must check the eligibility before applying. 

Q10. Is there a Negative marking in SSC?
Ans. Yes, there is a negative marking on all SSC examinations.