Exam Pattern

The SSC (Staff Selection Commission) conducts various exams, such as SSC CGL, CHSL, CPO, MTS, etc., each having a distinct exam pattern.

SSC CGL (Combined Graduate Level)

Tier-I (Preliminary Exam):

• Mode: Online (Computer-Based Test)
• Duration: 1 Hour
• Number of Questions: 100
• Total Marks: 200
• Sections:
  1. General Intelligence and Reasoning (25 questions, 50 marks)
  2. General Awareness (25 questions, 50 marks)
  3. Quantitative Aptitude (25 questions, 50 marks)
  4. English Comprehension (25 questions, 50 marks)
• Negative Marking: 0.50 for each wrong answer.

Tier-II (Mains Exam):

• Mode: Online (Computer-Based Test)
• Papers:
  • Paper-I: Quantitative Abilities (100 questions, 200 marks, 2 hours)
  • Paper-II: English Language and Comprehension (200 questions, 200 marks, 2 hours)
  • Paper-III: Statistics (100 questions, 200 marks, 2 hours) (Only for certain posts)
  • Paper-IV: General Studies (Finance and Economics) (100 questions, 200 marks, 2 hours) (Only for specific posts)

Tier-III (Descriptive Paper):

• Mode: Pen and Paper
• Duration: 1 Hour
• Marks: 100
• Type: Essay, Letter/Application Writing.

Tier-IV (Skill Test/Computer Proficiency Test):

• Only for specific posts like Tax Assistants (DEST) or ASO (CPT).

SSC CHSL (Combined Higher Secondary Level)

Tier-I (Preliminary Exam):

• Mode: Online (Computer-Based Test)
• Duration: 1 Hour
• Number of Questions: 100
• Total Marks: 200
• Sections: Same as SSC CGL Tier-I.
• Negative Marking: 0.50 for each wrong answer.

Tier-II (Descriptive Paper):

• Mode: Pen and Paper
• Duration: 1 Hour
• Marks: 100
• Type: Essay and Letter Writing.

Tier-III (Skill Test/Typing Test):

• Skill Test: Data entry speed of 8000 Key Depressions per hour for Data Entry Operator (DEO).
• Typing Test: 35 words per minute (WPM) in English or 30 WPM in Hindi.

SSC CPO (Central Police Organization)

Paper-I (Preliminary Exam):

• Mode: Online (Computer-Based Test)
• Duration: 2 Hours
• Number of Questions: 200
• Total Marks: 200
• Sections:
  1. General Intelligence and Reasoning (50 questions, 50 marks)
  2. General Knowledge and General Awareness (50 questions, 50 marks)
  3. Quantitative Aptitude (50 questions, 50 marks)
  4. English Comprehension (50 questions, 50 marks)
• Negative Marking: 0.25 for each wrong answer.

Physical Endurance Test (PET) and Physical Standard Test (PST):

• Conducted for qualifying candidates to test physical fitness.

Paper-II (English Language & Comprehension):

• Mode: Online (Computer-Based Test)
• Duration: 2 Hours
• Number of Questions: 200
• Total Marks: 200.

Medical Examination:

• Conducted for shortlisted candidates.

SSC MTS (Multi-Tasking Staff)

Session-I:

• Mode: Online (Computer-Based Test)
• Duration: 45 minutes
• Subjects:
  • Numerical and Mathematical Ability (20 marks)
  • Reasoning Ability and Problem-Solving (20 marks)

Session-II:

• Mode: Online (Computer-Based Test)
• Duration: 45 minutes
• Subjects:
  • General Awareness (25 marks)
  • English Language and Comprehension (25 marks)

Physical Efficiency Test (PET):

• Conducted for specific categories like Havaldar.