The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) conducts various national-level exams to recruit candidates for government jobs at the Graduate, Higher Secondary, and Matriculation levels. Every year, lakhs of candidates apply for different SSC exams to secure a position in prestigious government departments and organizations.
Top SSC Exams
This blog provides information about the top SSC exams conducted by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) every year and the ones scheduled in the upcoming months. For the 2025-26 session, SSC has already released some major notifications for various clerical and officer-level posts. Below is the complete list of the Top 10 SSC Exams along with the tentative exam schedule.
| Notifications | Notification Release Date | Last Date to Apply | Tentative Exam Dates |
| SSC Selection Post Notification – Phase 13 | 2 June 2025 | 23 June 2025 | 24 July – 4 August 2025 |
| SSC Stenographer Notification | 5 June 2025 | 26 June 2025 | 6 – 11 August 2025 |
| SSC CGL Notification | 9 June 2025 | 4 July 2025 | 13 – 30 August 2025 |
| Sub‑Inspector in Delhi Police & CAPFs | 16 June 2025 | 7 July 2025 | 1 – 6 September 2025 |
| Combined Higher Secondary Level (CHSL) | 23 June 2025 | 18 July 2025 | 8 – 18 September 2025 |
| Multi‑Tasking (Non‑Technical) Staff & Havaldar (CBIC & CBN) | 26 June 2025 | 24 July 2025 | 20 September – 24 October 2025 |
| Junior Engineer (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical) | 30 June 2025 | 21 July 2025 | 27 – 31 October 2025 |
| Combined Hindi Translators Examination | 5 June 2025 | 26 June 2025 | 12th August, 2025 |
| Constables (GD) in CAPFs, NIA, SSF & Rifleman (GD) in Assam Rifles (2026) | October 2025 | November 2025 | January – February 2026 |
| Constable (Executive) Male and Female in Delhi Police Examination, 2025 | Jul- Sep 2025 | Jul- Sep 2025 | Nov – Dec 2025 |
| Head Constable (Ministerial) in Delhi Police Examination, 2025 | Jul- Sep 2025 | Jul- Sep 2025 | Nov – Dec 2025 |
| Constable (Driver)-Male in Delhi Police Examination, 2025 | Jul- Sep 2025 | Jul- Sep 2025 | Nov – Dec 2025 |
| Head Constable {Assistant Wireless Operator (AWO)/Tele-Printer Operator (TPO)} in Delhi Police Examination, 2025 | Jul- Sep2025 | Jul- Sep 2025 | Nov – Dec 2025 |
Top 10 SSC Exams 2025-26 – Complete List
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) conducts multiple exams each year to recruit candidates for Group B and C posts in various ministries and departments under the Government of India. Below is a detailed list of the top SSC exams scheduled for 2025–26 with updated dates, eligibility, and selection processes.
1. SSC CGL (Combined Graduate Level)
Staff Selection Commission – Combined Graduate Level Examination, often referred to as SSC CGL is an examination conducted to recruit staff to various posts in ministries, departments, and organizations of the Government of India. It is conducted by the Staff Selection Commission to select staff for various Group B and Group C posts.
SSC CGL is a 2-tier recruitment Programme:
- Tier 1: Computer-Based Test (Online)
- Tier 2: Computer-Based Test (Online)
The online exam consists of sections like Quantitative Aptitude, General Intelligence and Reasoning, English Comprehension, and General Awareness. To know about the topics that come under the above sections in detail. You can read this blog covering the whole SSC CGL Syllabus.
In the Mains examination, there is a different papers of the Statistics and Finance for the candidates who applied for the post of JSO and ACO/AAO. You can go through the SSC CGL Notification just for reference.
The eligibility criteria for the SSC CGL exam (as per the latest notification) are given below.
1.2 Age Criteria
| Criteria | Details |
| Minimum Age | 18 years |
| Maximum Age | 32 years |
| Note | The actual lower and upper age limits vary by post. Refer to the detailed post-wise age limit table below for specific age criteria. |
1.3 What is SSC CGL Salary?
To get detailed information about the salary post wise ⇒ CLICK HERE
1.4 SSC CGL 2025-26 Exam Schedule (Tentative):
- SSC CGL 2025 Notification Release Date: 9th June, 2025
- SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam Date: August 13 to August 30, 2025
2. SSC CHSL (Combined Higher Secondary Level) 10+2 Examination
Every year SSC notifies about the recruitment for the posts of Lower Division Clerk (LDC), Data Entry Operator (DEO), and Postal Assistants / Sorting Assistants (PA / SA) in various Central Government Departments and Ministries.
2.1 SSC CHSL Selection Process
The selection is done in the following three phases:
- SSC CHSL Tier 1 (Computer Based Test)
- SSC CHSL Tier 2 (Computer Based Test + Skill Test)
Tier-II test will be in objective form and also consists of the skill test. SSC has changed the exam pattern in 2022 and there will be only two tiers. Candidates can check the detailed pattern in the SSC CHSL 2025 Notification.
Skill test/Typing test will be conducted as per the following scheme.
- Module-II of Section-III will include conducting of Skill Test/ Typing Test in Session-II on the same day.
- Skill Test/ Typing Test will be of qualifying nature.
- Errors in the Skill Test will be calculated up to 2 decimal places.
Skill Test is mandatory for Data Entry Operators. No candidate is exempted from appearing in the Skill Test.
Candidates, intending to apply for SSC CHSL Posts should ensure that they fulfill the minimum eligibility criteria specified by SSC in their advertisement.
The eligibility criteria for SSC CHSL are as follows:
2.2 Age Criteria
- Minimum: 18 years
- Maximum: 27 years
2.3 What is the SSC CHSL Salary & Job Profile
To know everything about the SSC CHSL Salary and Job Profile ⇒ CLICK HERE & KNOW HERE EVERYTHING IN DETAIL
2.4 SSC CHSL 2025 Exam Schedule (Tentative):
- SSC CHSL 2025 Notification Release Date: 23rd June 2025
- SSC CHSL Tier 1 Exam Date: September 8th to 18th, 2025
3. SSC Multitasking (Non-Technical)
The Staff Selection Commission conducts an annual examination for recruitment of Multi Tasking Staff- a General Central Service Group ‘C’ Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial post in various Ministries/ Departments/ Offices of the Government of India, in different States/ Union Territories.
3.1 SSC Multitasking Selection Process
The examination will consist of a Computer Based Examination.
- Tier-I Computer-based test (Session 1+ Session 2)
- The performance of the candidate in Session 1 will be evaluated and the Performance in Session 2 will only be evaluated if the candidate clears Session 1.
- The recruitment process for the post of Havaldar will consist of Computer Based Examination (CBE), Physical Efficiency Test (PET)/ Physical Standard Test (PST).
Qualifying Criteria
| Category | Minimum Qualifying Criteria |
| UR | 30% |
| OBC/EWS | 25% |
| All Other Categories | 20% |
3.2 SSC MTS Eligibility Criteria
The age limit for the posts as per the Recruitment Rules of various User Departments are:
Age Criteria
- Minimum: 18 years
- Maximum: 25 or 27 Years (Depending on the Posts)
Note: There will be no negative marking in Session-I. In Session-II, there will be negative marking of one mark for each wrong answer.
3.3 What you get after your selection. SSC MTS Salary Details – As per the City Category
3.4 SSC MTS 2025 Exam Schedule (Tentative):
- SSC MTS 2025 Notification Release Date: 26th June 2025
- Paper 1 Exam Date: September 20th and October 24th, 2025
4. SSC Stenographers ‘C’ & ‘D’
The Staff Selection Commission holds an Open Competitive Computer Based Examination every year for recruitment of Stenographer Grade ‘C’ (Group ‘B’, NonGazetted) and Stenographer Grade ‘D’ (Group ‘C’) for various Ministries/ Departments/ Organizations in the Government of India.
4.1 SSC Stenographers ‘C’ & ‘D’ Selection Process
The SSC Stenographer 2025-26 Recruitment Examinations will have one stage -:
1) Online Computer Based Exam
The online computer-based examination will consist of different topics like General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, English Language & Comprehension. You will be given a total time of 1 hour 30 minutes for the Online Computer Based Examination.
4.2 Age Criteria
The age limits for SSC Stenographers ‘C’ & ‘D’ are as follows:
(a) Stenographer Grade ‘C’: 18 to 30 years
(b) Stenographer Grade ‘D’: 18 to 27 years
After knowing the age limits let us have a look at the selection process. How we will be selected for SSC Stenographer ‘C’& ‘D’?.
4.3 SSC Stenographers ‘C’ & ‘D’ Salary
Find the SSC Stenographers ‘C’ & ‘D’ Salary: Check Details
5. SSC CPO
SSC holds an Open Competitive Computer Based Examination for SSC CPO Recruitment of Sub-Inspector (SI) in Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) every year.
5.1 SSC CPO Selection Process
The SSC CPO Examination will consist of:
1. Paper-I
2. Physical Standard Test (PST)/ Physical Endurance Test (PET)
3. Paper-II and
4. Medical Examination (DME).
Note: On the basis of their performance in Paper-I+Paper-II, candidates will be shortlisted for appearing in Medical Examination. Candidates, who are successful in Medical Examination, will be called for detailed Document Verification.
5.2 Age Criteria
Aspirants should have an Age limit from 20 to 25 years.
5.3 SSC CPO Salary
Know the detailed salary and job profile ⇒ HERE
6. SSC JE
Staff Selection Commission every year holds an open competitive examination for the recruitment of Junior Engineers (Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, and Quantity Surveying & Contracts) for various Departments/ Organizations in the Government of India. The posts are Group ‘B’ (Non-Gazetted).
6.1 SSC JE Selection Process
The Examination will consist of two papers i.e.
- Paper – I (Computer Based Examination)
- Paper – II (Descriptive Type)
7. SSC Junior Hindi Translator
The Staff Selection Commission conducts an annual examination for recruitment of Junior Hindi Translator, Junior Translator, Senior Hindi Translator and Hindi Pradhyapak for various Ministries/ Departments/ Organizations in the Government of India. The various posts are as under:
- Junior Translator in Central Secretariat Official Language Service (CSOLS).
- Junior Translator in M/o Railways (Railway Board)
- Junior Translator in Armed Forces Headquarters (AFHQ)
- Senior Hindi Translator in various Central Government Ministries/ Departments/ Offices
- Hindi Pradhyapak in Central Hindi Training Institute (CHTI)
7.1 SSC Junior Hindi Translator Selection Process
The examination will consist of two papers.
- Paper 1: (Computer-Based Examination-Objective Type)
- Paper-2: Translation and Essay
Aspirants qualifying paper-2 will be called for the last stage of the recruitment process i.e Document Verification.
7.3 Eligibility Criteria
Age limit: Not exceeding 30 years.
The Minimum qualifying marks in Paper-I and Paper-II are as follows:
(i) UR: 30%
(ii) OBC/ EWS: 25%
(iii) Others: 20%
Final selection and allocation of Ministries/ Departments will be made on the basis of the performance of candidates in Paper-I+Paper-II and the preference of Posts/ Departments exercised by them at the time of Document Verification.
Top SSC Exams – FAQs
Ans. Assistant Accounts Officer OR Assistant Audit Officer is the highest post that a candidate can get through by qualifying Combined Graduate Level SSC Examination. AAO is a Group “B” Gazetted (Non-Ministerial) post with a grade pay of 4800 rupees.
Each tier/paper of each SSC exam such as CGL, CHSL, and JE is conducted once a year.
The minimum age criteria vary as per different exams. However, candidates should be aged a minimum of 18 years for exams like SSC CGL, SSC CHSL, SSC JE, and SSC GD. Also, candidates should be aged at least 20 years for exams like SSC CPO.
Ans. The common subjects of various SSC exams are Reasoning Ability, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, and English. However, there are exams in Staff Selection Commission that require candidates to have professional knowledge as well. A detailed list of subjects along with the topics covered is given on the syllabus page of respective exams.
Ans: The age limit for Stenographer Grade ‘C’ is 18–30 years.
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