Top SSC Exams in 2023: The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) conducts many national-level exams for the recruitment of Graduate, Higher Secondary, and Metric Level posts under various Government Organisations/ Departments/ Divisions. Every year lakhs of aspirants appear for the different exams under different posts conducted by SSC in order to be a part of one of the finest government institutions.
Top SSC Exams
This article Top SSC Exams is highlighted all the exams conducted by SSC every year and which are going to be conducted in the upcoming days. For the year 2023-24, SSC has indicated that they will be releasing the notification for different clerical cadre and officer posts.
Let’s see what we will be covering here in this article:
- Top 10 SSC Exams (Complete List)
- Tentative Exam Schedule
SSC Exams 2023 Tentative Dates
| S.No. | Name of the examination | Date of Advt. | Date of Exam |
| 1. | Constables (GD) in Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), NIA, SSF and Rifleman (GD) in Assam Rifles Examination, 2022 | 27/Oct/2022 (Thursday) | Jan-Feb, 2023 |
| 2. | Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination, 2022 | 06/Dec/2022 (Tuesday) | Mar/2023 |
| 3. | Multi Tasking (Non- Technical) Staff, and Havaldar (CBIC & CBN) Examination- 2022 | 17/Jan/2023 (Tuesday) | Apr/2023 |
| 4. | Selection Post Examination, Phase-XI, 2023 | 24/Feb/2023 (Friday) | May-Jun, 2023 |
| 5. | Combined Graduate Level Examination, 2023 | 01/Apr/2023 (Saturday) | Jun-Jul, 2023 |
| 6. | Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination, 2023 | 09/May/2023 (Tuesday) | Jul-Aug, 2023 |
| 7. | Multi Tasking (Non- Technical) Staff, and Havaldar (CBIC & CBN) Examination- 2023 | 14/Jun/2023 (Wednesday) | Aug-Sep, 2023 |
| 8. | Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces Examination, 2023 | 20/Jul/2023 (Thursday) | Oct/2023 |
| 9. | Junior Engineer (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical and Quantity Surveying & Contracts) Examination, 2023 | 26/Jul/2023 (Wednesday) | Oct/2023 |
| 10. | Stenographer Grade ‘C’ & ‘D’ Examination, 2023 | 02/Aug/2023 (Wednesday) | Oct-Nov, 2023 |
| 11. | Junior Hindi Translator, Junior Translator and Senior Hindi Translator Examination, 2023 | 22/Aug/2023 (Tuesday) | Oct-Nov, 2023 |
| 12. | Central Secretariat Assistants’ Grade Limited Departmental Competitive Examination – 2014- 2017 | 01/Sep/2023 (Friday) | Dec, 2023 – Jan 2024 |
| 13. | SSA/ UDC Grade Limited Departmental Competitive Examination- 2018 – 2019 | 08/Sep/2023 (Friday) | Dec, 2023 – Jan 2024 |
| 14. | Grade ‘C’ Stenographer Limited Departmental Competitive Examination – 2018- 2019 | 15/Sep/2023 (Friday) | Jan – Feb, 2024 |
| 15. | JSA/ LDC Grade Limited Departmental Competitive Examination- 2019 – 2020 | 22/Sep/2023 (Friday) | Jan-Feb, 2024 |
| 16. | Central Secretariat Assistants’ Grade Limited Departmental Competitive Examination – 2018- 2022 | 29/Sep/2023 (Friday) | Jan-Feb, 2024 |
| 17. | JSA/ LDC Grade Limited Departmental Competitive Examination- 2021 – 2022 | 06/Oct/2023 (Friday) | Feb – Mar, 2024 |
| 18. | SSA/ UDC Grade Limited Departmental Competitive Examination- 2020 – 2022 | 13/Oct/2023 (Friday) | Feb – Mar, 2024 |
| 19. | Grade ‘C’ Stenographer Limited Departmental Competitive Examination – 2020- 2022 | 20/Oct/2023 (Friday) | Feb – Mar, 2024 |
*The list above is based on the official SSC calendar released for the year 2023 – 24.
Top 10 SSC Exams 2023-24 – Complete List
Let’s have a look at the different exams conducted by SSC.
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 for selecting staff for various Group B and Group C posts.
1.1 SSC CGL is a 2 Tier recruitment Programme:
- Tier 1: Computer-Based Test (Online)
- Tier 2: Computer-Based Test (Online)
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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 Main examination, there is a different papers of the Statistics and Finance for the candidates who applied for the post of DEO and JSO/AAO. You can go through the SSC CGL 2022 notification just for reference.
The eligibility criteria for the SSC CGL exam (as per the latest notification) are given below.
1.2 Age Criteria
- Minimum: 18 years
- Maximum: 32 years
(The Minimum and Maximum Age limit given above is the overall limit. The actual Upper and lower age limit would vary for different posts, which have been given in below table).
1.3 What is SSC CGL Salary?
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1.4 SSC CGL 2023 Exam Schedule (Tentative):
- SSC CGL 2023 Notification Release Date: 01/Apr/2023 (Saturday)
- SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam Date: Jun-Jul, 2023
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 (Objective + Skill Test)
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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 2022 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
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2.4 SSC CHSL 2023 Exam Schedule (Tentative):
- SSC CHSL 2020 Notification Release Date: 09/May/2023 (Tuesday)
- SSC CHSL Tier 1 Exam Date: Jul-Aug, 2023
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)
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- 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 2023 Exam Schedule (Tentative):
- SSC MTS 2023 Notification Release Date: 17/Jan/2023 (Tuesday)
- Paper 1 Exam Date: April 2023
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 2023-24 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 given below:
4.4 SSC Stenographers ‘C’ & ‘D’ Exam Schedule (Tentative):
- SSC Stenographers ‘C’ & ‘D’ Notification Release Date: 20/Oct/2023 (Friday)
- Online Computer Based Examination: Feb – Mar, 2024
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.
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5.2 Age Criteria
Aspirants should have an Age limit from 20 to 25 years.
5.3 SSC CPO Salary
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5.4 SSC CPO Exam Schedule (Tentative):
- SSC CPO Notification Release Date: 20/Jul/2023 (Thursday)
- Online Computer Based Examination: October 2023
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)
6.2 SSC JE Exam Schedule (Tentative)
- SSC JE Notification Release Date: 26/Jul/2023 (Wednesday)
- Online Computer Based Examination: October 2023
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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 as on 01.01.2022
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.
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7.4 SSC Junior Hindi Translator Exam Schedule (Tentative)
- SSC Junior Hindi Translator Notification Release Date: 22/Aug/2023 (Tuesday)
- Online Computer Based Examination (Paper-1): Oct-Nov, 2023
Conclusion
That’s all from us in this blog on Top SSC Exams. We hope you found the above information useful. We have provided you with a brief introduction to Top SSC Posts. Keep checking this space for more updates related to SSC Exams 2023.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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