SSC Scientific Assistant Eligibility Criteria 2024, Know Age Limit, Qualification

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SSC Scientific Assistant Eligibility Criteria 2024

SSC Scientific Assistant Eligibility Criteria 2024: The SSC will soon release the notification for SSC IMG Scientific Assistant 2024. Candidates should know the criteria of qualification before they apply for the exam. Those who are found not to meet the criteria will be disqualified from the selection process. Hence, this article will detail all the eligibility requirements aspiring candidates need to meet to apply for SSC Scientific Assistant.

SSC Scientific Assistant IMD 2024 Overview

The following table provides a brief overview of the notification.

Authority NameStaff Selection Commission
No. of VacanciesTBA
ExamSSC Scientific Assistant Indian Meteorological Department
Level of ExamNational Level
Job CategoryEngineering Jobs
Posts NameScientific Assistant IMD
Notification Release
Application begins
Application ends
Exam Date
Age Limit30 years
Application ModeOnline
Application FeeRs.100/-
Selection ProcessBased on a Written Exam.
Official Website@ssc.nic.in

SSC Scientific Assistant Eligibility Criteria

Various Eligibility Criteria for SSC Scientific Assistant are given below : 

Age Limit

The age limit for candidates wishing to sit for the SSC Scientific Asst recruitment is 18-30 years. The dates for these will be mentioned in the notification.

Age Relaxation

Certain categories of candidates are entitled to age relaxation. The following table provides details for this.

CategoryAge Relaxation
SC/ST5 years
OBC3 years
PH3 years
PH + OBC13 years
PH + SC/ST15 years
Ex-Servicemen (Gen)3 years after the deduction of military service rendered from the actual age, from the closing date of application
Ex-Servicemen (OBC)6 (3+3)Years after the deduction of military service rendered from the actual age, from the closing date of application
Ex-Servicemen (SC/ST)8 (5+3)Years after the deduction of military service rendered from the actual age, from the closing date of application
Central Govt. Civil Employees with at least 3 years of service (Gen)5 years
Central Govt. Civil Employees with at least 3 years of service (OBC)8 years(5+3)
Central Govt. Civil Employees with at least 3 years of service (SC/ST)10 years(5+5)
Domiciled Residents of Jammu and Kashmir (Gen)5 years
Domiciled Residents of Jammu and Kashmir (OBC)8 years
Domiciled Residents of Jammu and Kashmir (SC/ST)10 years
Defense Personnel disabled during hostilities (Gen)5years
Defense Personnel disabled during hostilities (OBC)8 years
Defense Personnel disabled during hostilities (SC/ST)10years

Educational Criteria

Let’s take a look at the educational criteria for those interested in the post of SSC Scientific Assistant.

  • Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Science with Physics as one of the key subjects/ Computer Science/ Information Technology/ Computer Applications or a Diploma in Electronics and Telecommunications Engineering from a Recognised Institute.
  • Candidates must be completed their full-time 3-year diploma course after the 10+2 examination.
  • Candidate must have passed 10+2 from a recognized institute with Physics and Mathematics as core subjects.
  • Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Science with Physics as one of the key subjects/ Computer Science/ Information Technology/ Computer Applications or a Diploma in Electronics and Telecommunications Engineering from a Recognised Institute.
  • Candidates must be completed their full-time 3-year diploma course after the 10+2 examination.
  • Candidate must be passed 10+2 from a recognized institute with Physics and Mathematics as core subjects.

Percentages and marks for SSC Scientific Assistant

The marks and percentages that students need in the degree/diploma to be eligible to apply for SSC IMD Scientific Assistant is as follows.

  • The qualifying Degree or Diploma referred above should be in First Class (60% marks) or 6.75 CGPA on a 10 point scale.
  • The qualifying Degree or Diploma referred above must be of three (3) years duration after (10+2) examination.
  • The applicant must have passed 10+2 Examination from a Recognized Board or equivalent in Science with Physics and Mathematics as core subjects.

Final Year Students Eligibility

For students in their final year applying for SSC IMD Scientific Assistant-

  • The candidates who have appeared in the final year of their graduation can also apply, however, they must possess essential qualifications on or before the cut-off date. This cut-off date will be communicated in the notification.
  • The result of the requisite educational qualification must have been declared by the Institute/ University by the cut-off date. This cut-off date will be communicated in the notification. Mere processing of the result by the University/ Institute by the cut-off date does not fulfill the EQ requirement.

Compensatory Time and Assistance of Scribe Eligibility

In case of persons with benchmark disabilities in the following categories can avail scribe services:

  1. OA – One Arm affected 
  2. OL – One-Leg Affected 
  3. Dw – Dwarfism and 
  4. AAV – Acid Attack Victim 
  • The candidate will have the discretion of opting for his/her own scribe or to avail the facility of scribe provided by the Commission.
  • The qualification of the scribe should be one step below the qualification of the candidate taking the examination.
  • A compensatory time of 20 minutes per hour of examination will be provided to the persons who are allowed use of scribe.

SSC Scientific Assistant Eligibility Criteria 20234- FAQs

Q1. Is age relaxation available for SSC IMD Scientific Assistant candidates?

A1. Yes, age relaxation is available for certain categories of candidates appearing for the Scientific Assistant exam. These can be checked in the article above.

Q2. What is the age limit for SSC Scientific Assistant?

A2. The age limit for SSC Scientific Assistant 2023 is 30 years for General Category. Age relaxation is provided for reserved categories.

Q3. What is the education eligibility for SSC Scientific Assistant?

A3. In short, the candidate should have a degree in Science, and have Maths and Physics as subjects during the time.




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