SSC Exams: Notifications, Syllabus, Eligibility & Apply Online
Welcome to the complete SSC section for Indian aspirants. This guide provides expected details for the 2026 recruitment cycle based on official SSC calendars and previous trends.
Quick Overview of Major SSC Exams (2026)
- SSC CGL (Graduate Level): Expected notification in June 2026. Posts include Income Tax Inspector, ASO, and Excise Inspector.
- SSC CHSL (10+2 Level): Expected notification in April 2026. For LDC, JSA, and Data Entry Operators.
- SSC MTS (Matric Level): Expected notification in May 2026. For multi-tasking staff and Havaldar posts.
- SSC GD Constable: Massive recruitment for paramilitary forces (BSF, CISF, CRPF, etc.).
- SSC CPO: For Sub-Inspectors in Delhi Police and CAPFs.
Expected Eligibility Criteria
- Educational Qualification:
- CGL: Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline.
- CHSL: 12th Standard or equivalent.
- MTS/GD: 10th Standard (Matriculation).
- Nationality: Must be a citizen of India.
Age Limit (Expected)
- CGL/CHSL/MTS: Typically 18–27 or 18–30 years depending on the post.
- GD Constable: 18–23 years.
- Age Relaxation: SC/ST (5 years), OBC (3 years), PwD (10 years) as per Govt rules.
Exam Pattern (CBT Mode)
Most SSC exams follow a multi-tier Computer Based Examination (CBE) pattern:
- Tier 1 (Expected): 100 Questions | 200 Marks | 60 Minutes.
- Reasoning (25 Qs)
- General Awareness (25 Qs)
- Quantitative Aptitude (25 Qs)
- English Comprehension (25 Qs)
- Negative Marking: Usually 0.50 marks for each wrong answer in Tier 1.
Application Fees (Expected)
General/OBC/EWS: ₹100
Women/SC/ST/PwD/Ex-SM: Exempted (Nil).
How to Prepare
- Syllabus: Focus on core topics like Arithmetic, Grammar, and Current Affairs.
- Previous Year Papers: Solve at least the last 5 years’ papers to understand the trend.
- Mock Tests: Regular practice is key to managing time in the actual exam.