Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility criteria for SSC (Staff Selection Commission) exams vary depending on the specific exam.

1. SSC CGL (Combined Graduate Level)

Educational Qualification:

• Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university or equivalent.
• Additional qualifications may be required for specific posts:
  • Statistical Investigator Grade-II: Bachelor’s Degree with Statistics as one of the subjects.
  • Assistant Audit Officer/Assistant Accounts Officer: Desirable qualification includes CA/CS/MBA (Finance)/M.Com/Master’s in Business Economics.

Age Limit:

• Varies by post (as of January 1 of the exam year):
  • 18–27 years: Junior Statistical Officer, Auditor, Tax Assistants, etc.
  • 20–30 years: Assistant Section Officer, Inspector of Income Tax, etc.
  • 18–30 years: Sub-Inspector (NIA), Assistant Accounts Officer, etc.
• Age Relaxation: Applicable for reserved categories (e.g., SC/ST: 5 years, OBC: 3 years).

2. SSC CHSL (Combined Higher Secondary Level)

Educational Qualification:

• 10+2 or equivalent from a recognized board.

Age Limit:

• 18–27 years as of the cutoff date.
• Age Relaxation: As per government rules (e.g., SC/ST: 5 years, OBC: 3 years).

3. SSC CPO (Central Police Organization)

Educational Qualification:

• Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university.
• For Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police, a valid Driving License (LMV) is required.

Age Limit:

• 20–25 years as of the cutoff date.
• Age Relaxation: As per government rules (e.g., SC/ST: 5 years, OBC: 3 years).

4. SSC MTS (Multi-Tasking Staff)

Educational Qualification:

• 10th Pass or equivalent from a recognized board.

Age Limit:

• 18–25 years (for certain posts).
• 18–27 years (for other posts).
• Age Relaxation: As per government norms (e.g., SC/ST: 5 years, OBC: 3 years).

Common Eligibility Criteria for All SSC Exams

1. Nationality:

   • Must be a citizen of India.
   • Subjects of Nepal, Bhutan, or Tibetan refugees who came to India before January 1, 1962, are also eligible under certain conditions.

2. Physical Standards (for Specific Posts):

   • Applicable for exams like SSC CPO (Sub-Inspector) and some SSC CGL posts.
   • Includes requirements for height, chest expansion, and physical endurance tests.

3. Medical Standards:

   • Candidates must meet prescribed medical fitness standards for specific posts, especially in CPO and certain CGL positions.

4. Number of Attempts:

   • No official limit on the number of attempts, but candidates must meet the age criteria for eligibility.

Important Points to Note:

• Always check the official SSC notification for the specific exam, as the criteria may vary slightly.
• Reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC/EWS) and persons with disabilities (PwD) are entitled to relaxations in age, educational qualifications, and application fees.
• For government employees, age relaxation is generally up to 40 years for SSC exams.