SSC Exam 2021: The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) is a government organization that holds exams every year to recruit students for Group-B and Group-C positions in the Indian government’s different ministries, agencies, and organisations. This article discusses all of India’s SSC exams.
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SSC Recruitment Exams in India |
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SSC CHSL (Combined Higher Secondary Level) |
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SSC CPO (Central Police Organisation) |
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SSC JHT (Junior Hindi Translator) |
SSC Stenographer |
SSC Exam 2021: Highlights
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Overall SSC Exam Highlights |
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Conducting Body |
Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
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Exams Level |
National |
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Exams Purpose |
Selection of candidates in Group-B and -C posts in ministries/departments/organisations of the Government of India |
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Exams Frequency |
Once a year |
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Exams Language |
English and Hindi |
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Official Website |
https://ssc.nic.in/ |
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SSC CGL |
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Post names |
Assistant Audit Officer, Assistant Accounts Officer, Assistant Section Officer, Inspector of Income Tax, Assistant Superintendent, Divisional Accountant, Junior Statistical Officer, Auditor, Tax Assistant, Upper Divisions Clerk, etc. |
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Number of vacancies |
9,488 |
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Recruitment stages |
Tier-I: Objective exam Tier-II: Objective exam (four papers) Tier-III: Subjective exam Tier-IV: Computer proficiency test/skill test/document verification |
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Exam Mode |
Tier-I: Online exam Tier-II: Online exam Tier-III: Offline exam Tier-IV: CBT |
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Exam Duration |
Tier-I: 60 minutes Tier-II: 120 minutes for each paper Tier-III: 60 minutes |
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SSC CHSL |
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Post names |
Lower Divisional Clerk (LDC), Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA), Postal Assistant (PA), Sorting Assistant (SA), Data Entry Operator (DEO) and DEO (Grade A) |
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Number of vacancies |
4,893 |
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Recruitment stages |
Tier-I: Objective exam Tier-II: Subjective exam |
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Exam Mode |
Tier-I: Online exam Tier-II: Offline exam |
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Exam Duration |
Tier-I: 60 minutes Tier-II: 60 minutes |
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SSC JE |
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Post names |
Civil Junior Engineer, Electrical Junior Engineer, Mechanical Junior Engineer, Surveying and Contract Junior Engineer |
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Number of vacancies |
887 |
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Recruitment stages |
Paper-I: Objective exam Paper-II: Subjective exam |
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Exam Mode |
Paper-I: Online exam Paper-II: Offline exam |
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Exam Duration |
Paper-I: 120 minutes Paper-II: 120 minutes |
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SSC GD |
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Post names |
Constable (General Duty) |
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Number of vacancies |
5,846 |
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Recruitment stages |
Stage-1: Objective exam Stage-2: Physical Efficiency Test (PET)/Physical Standard Test (PST) Stage 3: Detailed Medical Exam (DME) |
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Exam Mode |
Stage-1: Online Stage-2: NA Stage-3: NA |
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Exam Duration |
Stage-1: 90 minutes Stage-2: NA Stage-3: NA |
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SSC CPO |
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Post names |
Sub-Inspector and Assistant Sub-Inspector |
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Number of vacancies |
3,237 |
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Recruitment stages |
Stage-1: Paper-I (objective exam) Stage-2: PET/PST Stage-3: Paper-II (objective exam) Stage-4: DME |
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Exam Mode |
Stage-1: Online Stage-2: NA Stage-3: Online Stage-4: NA |
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Exam Duration |
Stage-1: 120 minutes Stage-2: NA Stage-3: 120 minutes Stage-4: NA |
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SSC JHT |
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Post names |
Junior Translator, Senior Hindi Translator, Junior Hindi Translator and Hindi Pradhyapak |
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Number of vacancies |
283 |
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Recruitment stages |
Paper-I: Objective exam Paper-II: Subjective exam |
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Exam Mode |
Paper-I: Online Paper-II: Offline |
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Exam Duration |
Paper-I: 120 minutes Paper-II: 120 minutes |
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SSC Stenographer |
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Post names |
Stenographer Grade-C (Group B-Non-Gazetted) and Stenographer Grade-D (Group-C) |
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Number of vacancies |
1,464 |
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Recruitment stages |
Stage-1: Objective exam Stage-2: Skill test |
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Exam Mode |
Stage-1: Online exam Stage-2: CBT |
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Exam Duration |
Stage-1: 120 minutes Stage-2: 10 minutes |
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SSC MTS |
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Post names |
Multi-tasking staff |
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Number of vacancies |
9,018 |
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Recruitment stages |
Paper-I: Objective exam Paper-II: Subjective exam |
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Exam Mode |
Paper-I: Online exam Paper-II: Offline exam |
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Exam Duration |
Paper-I: 90 minutes Paper-II: 30 minutes |
SSC Exam Dates 2021
For reference, below is the updated SSC exam calendar for 2020-21:
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SSC Exams |
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SSC JE 2020 (Paper-I CBE) |
Notification: 01-Oct-2020 Applications: 01-Oct-2020 to 30-Oct-2020 Exam: 22-Mar-2021 to 25-Mar-2021 24-Mar-2021 |
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SSC Stenographer 2020 (CBE) |
Notification: 10-Oct-2020 Applications: 10-Oct-2020 to 04-Nov-2020 Exam: 29-Mar-2021 to 31-Mar-2021 Postponed |
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SSC CHSL 2019 (Tier-I CBE for leftover candidates) |
Exam: 12-Oct-2020 to 26-Oct-2020 |
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SSC JE 2019-20 (Paper-I CBE) |
Exam: 27-Oct-2020 to 30-Oct-2020 and 11-Dec-2020 (for Bihar candidates) |
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SSC CGL 2019 (Tier-II CBE) |
Exam: 02-Nov-2020 to 05-Nov-2020 15-Nov-2020 to 18-Nov-2020 |
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SSC CHSL 2020 (Tier-I CBE) |
Notification: 06-Nov-2020 Applications: 06-Nov-2020 to 15-Dec-2020 Exam: 12-Apr-2021 to 27-Apr-2021 21 & 22 May 2021 (For candidates who opted for West Bengal Exam Centre) |
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SSC Exam for Selection Posts/Phase – VIII/2020 (CBE) |
Exam: 06-Nov-2020 to 10-Nov-2020 and 14-Dec-2020 (for Bihar candidates) |
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SSC Stenographer 2019 (CBE) |
Exam: 16-Nov-2020 to 18-Nov-2020 24-Dec-2020 to 30-Dec-2020 |
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SSC JHT 2020 (Paper-I CBE) |
Exam: 19-Nov-2020 |
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SSC CGL 2019 (Tier-III DES) |
Exam: 22-Nov-2020 |
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SSC CPO 2020 (Paper-I CBE) |
Exam: 23-Nov-2020 to 26-Nov-2020 |
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SSC Constable (Executive) Male and Female in Delhi Police Exam 2020 (CBE) |
Exam: 27-Nov-2020 to 14-Dec-2020 |
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SSC CGL 2020 (Tier-I CBE) |
Notification: 21-Dec-2020 Applications: 21-Dec-2020 to 25-Jan-2021 Exam: 29-May-2021 to 07-Jun-2021 |
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SSC JE 2019 (Paper-II DES) |
Exam: 31-Jan-2021 21-Mar-2021 |
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SSC MTS 2020 (Paper-I CBE) |
Notification: 02-Feb-2021 Applications: 02-Feb-2021 to 18-Mar-2021 Exam: 01-Jul-2021 to 20-Jul-2021 |
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SSC CHSL 2019 (Tier-II DES) |
Exam:14-Feb-2021 |
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SSC JHT 2020 (Paper-II DES) |
Exam: 14-Feb-2021 |
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SSC GD Constable (GD) 2020 (CBE) |
Notification: 25-Mar-2021 Applications: 25-Mar-2021 to 10-May-2021 Exam: 02-Aug-2021 to 25-Aug-2021 |
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SSC CPO 2019 (Paper-II CBE) |
Exam: 26-Mar-2021 |
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SSC CPO 2020 (Paper-II CBE) |
Exam: 12-Jul-2021 |
SSC Eligibility 2021
SSC recruitment eligibility is determined in three ways by the Staff Selection Commission:
- Nationality
- Age limit
- Educational qualification
SSC Eligibility for the two most popular recruiting examinations is listed below:
SSC Recruitment Process
The SSC Selection Process differs depending on the exam. However, for the convenience of candidates, the following is the general SSC Recruitment Process that is followed for all exams:
Step 1: SSC Registration
To proceed, candidates must first register on the Staff Selection Commission’s official website, ssc.nic.in. Candidates can then proceed to filling out the SSC application form for their specific exam once they have registered. The majority of SSC recruitment examinations have a Rs 100 application fee.
| SSC CGL Registration | SSC CHSL Registration |
| SSC JE Registration | SSC GD Registration |
| SSC MTS Registration | SSC JHT Registration |
| SSC Stenographer Registration | – |
Step 2: SSC Admit Card
Following that, students must download their SSC Admit Card for their respective exam from the commission’s official regional websites. By logging in with their registration/application number, date of birth, and password, candidates can download their admit card.
| SSC CGL Admit Card | SSC CHSL Admit Card |
| SSC JE Admit Card | SSC GD Admit Card |
| SSC MTS Admit Card | SSC JHT Admit Card |
| SSC Stenographer Admit Card | – |
Step 3: SSC Exam
Candidates must appear for their SSC Exam according to the details on their admit card. It should be noted that each SSC 2021 Exam is divided into sections, tiers, and papers. SSC CGL, for example, is divided into four sections: two computer-based examinations (CBTs), one descriptive pen-and-paper-based test (PBT), and one computer proficiency test/skill test/document verification round. To pass their particular SSC examination, candidates must appear for each part/tier/paper.
| SSC CGL Exam Pattern & Syllabus | SSC CHSL Exam Pattern & Syllabus |
| SSC JE Exam Pattern & Syllabus | SSC GD Exam Pattern & Syllabus |
| SSC MTS Exam Pattern & Syllabus | SSC JHT Exam Pattern & Syllabus |
| SSC Stenographer Exam Pattern & Syllabus | SSC CPO Exam Pattern & Syllabus |
Step 4: SSC Result
After each part/tier/paper of the exam is completed, the SSC results are published on the Staff Selection Commission’s official website. The result is usually announced at the same time as the SSC cutoff. Candidates who complete one SSC paper proceed to the following tier or level of the exam. Candidates who pass the final tier/level exam are subsequently assigned to applicable posts based on current SSC openings.
| SSC CGL Result | SSC CHSL Result |
| SSC JE Result | SSC GD Result |
| SSC Stenographer Result | SSC MTS Result |
We are providing a complete guide on SSC 2021 Exam. If you have any queries, feel free to ask us in the comment section below.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): SSC Exam
How many times are all SSC exams conducted in a year?
Each SSC examination tier/paper, such as CGL, CHSL, and JE, is held once a year.
What are the minimum age criteria to apply for SSC exams?
The minimum age criterion varies depending on the exam. For exams like SSC CGL, SSC CHSL, SSC JE, and SSC GD, students must be at least 18 years of age. For examinations like the SSC CPO, candidates must also be at least 20 years old.
From which subjects are questions usually asked in SSC exams?
General Knowledge, General Awareness, Mathematics, Languages, General Intelligence, and Reasoning are some of the subjects covered in SSC exams.
Is there a negative marking in SSC exams?
For objective questions in the exam, there is normally negative grading of 0.5 or 0.25 marks. Subjective questions have no negative marking. Furthermore, other exams, like the SSC GD, do not have any negative marking.
Which are the most popular SSC Exams?
While all of the SSC Exams are popular in their way, the SSC CGL and SSC CHSL are two of the most popular.
Are SSC Exams being postponed due to Coronavirus?
Yes, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, almost all SSC 2021 Exams have been postponed.
What is the minimum educational qualification required for SSC?
For most of its exams, the Staff Selection Commission requires a minimum educational qualification ranging from Class 10 to graduation. Candidates must pass Class 10 to appear for SSC MTS, Class 12 to appear for SSC CHSL, and graduates to appear for SSC CGL.