In-depth details of all staff selection commission SSC exams, including the SSC CGL, CHSL, CPO, JE, MTS, and stenographer exams.
The SSC exam, which stands for staff selection commission, is an essential organization under the government of India that takes care of the requirements aspect for different posts for various ministers, departments, and offices. Today we will see in-depth details of all staff selection commission exams, including the SSC CGL, CHSL, CPO, JE, MTS, and stenographer exams.
Before we get into the details of each, you need to be a
- A citizen of India
- A subject of Nepal
- A subject of Bhutan
- A Tibetan refugee who came over to India before the 1st of January, 1962, to permanently settle in India
- A person of Indian Origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, the East African Countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania (Formerly Tanganyika and Zanzibar), Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia, and Vietnam to settle in India permanently.
Suppose the candidate falls into the 2,3,4,5. In that case, the person must have a certificate of eligibility issued by the Government of India to be eligible to appear for government job exams in our country.
Once the citizenship criteria are out, let’s see how does each exam differ and what are the selection criteria? What jobs are offered when you qualify for each exam, and how much is the salary?
Table of Contents
SSC CGL:
The SSC CGL (staff selection commission combined graduate level exam) is a combined graduated level examination conducted by the staff selection commission to recruit candidates for various posts in top ministries, departments, and organizations of the government of India.
Let’s look at the selection process, eligibility criteria, and important posts one can apply for when one clears SSC CGL.
Selection Process:
The SSC CHSL is held in four tiers:
- Tier-1 is taken in multiple slots via computer mode, with objective-type questions.
- Tier-2 has two papers, quantitative aptitude and English, of 200 marks.
- Tier-3 is a descriptive exam designed to test for written skills in Hindi/English.
- Tier-4 is typing test /computer proficiency test and is only for assistant audit officers.
Eligibility Criteria:
Apart from the citizenship criteria that we discussed at the top, there are two other criteria that a candidate must fulfil to be eligible for the CHSL EXAM by SSC.
Educational Qualification:
- Bachelor’s degree in any subject with 60% marks in mathematics in 12th standard or
- Bachelor’s degree in any subject with statistics as one of the core subjects.
Age Limit:
- The age limit for different posts is different, but the range is a minimum of 18 and a maximum of 32 years.
Jobs After Clearing SSC CGL:
Staff Selection Commission has declared the total vacancies for the SSC CGL exam given below:
- In 2023, The SSC CGL Vacancies will be 7000+.
- In 2022, The Vacancies were 37409.
- In 2021, The vacancies were 7621.
- In 2020, The vacancies were total of 7108.
- In 2019, The vacancies were 8582.
There are decent vacancies under the SSC CGL, and here are the posts offered when you clean the SSC CGL exam.
- Income Tax Inspector: The basic pay of an SSC CGL income tax officer is approximately Rs 44,900. However, the in-hand salary of an income tax inspector per month can go up to Rs 58,956-69,396.
- Assistant section officer: SSC Assistant section officer salary in the CSS post comes under 4600-grade pay and pay level 7. ASO’s Gross salary is around Rs.75,889, and the basic pay ASO is Rs 44900.
- Central excise inspector: The salary of the inspector excise varies according to the basic salary for a fresher is Rs.44,900 per month.Excise salaries in India range between Rs.1.7 lakh to Rs 6.3 Lakhs, with an average annual salary of 3.4 lakhs. Salary estimates are based on 225 latest salaries received from excise officers.
- Assistant audit officer: Assistant Audit officer salary in India ranges between Rs 1.8 lakhs to 13.0 lakhs with an average annual salary of 8.0 lakhs. Salary estimates are based on 70 latest salaries received from assistant audit officers.
- Assistant enforcement officer: SSC CGL Assistant enforcement officer post comes under 4600-grade pay and will be paid in the pay scale of rs 44,900 to 1,42,400.
Faqs:
1. Can I give CGL after the 12th?
You can’t apply for the SSC CGL exam after completing the 12th. This is because the staff selection commission conducts various other exams for which you are eligible, but not for CGL. But to apply for the SSC CGL Exam, you must have a graduation degree with any stream.
2. What score in the SSC CGL exam is needed for the best post?
- SSC CGL 2016 score was 600 out of 700.(AIR-1) and it was by Amit Jain.
- SSC CGL 2017 topper Kaushik Raj scored 620.25 out of 700.(AIR-1)
- SSC CGL 2018 PRASHANT AGARWAL 687 out of 700.
- SSC CGL 2019 topper, Nikhil Tiwari I 692.69/700 (AIR-30)
So, if you are looking for the best position and post after clearing CGL, aim to cross at least 600 out of 700 marks.
3. Is one month enough for SSC CGL preparation?
It all depends on your capabilities and dedication. Many people have cleared CGL in one month but then, on average, prefer to prepare for it in 3 to 4 months.
However, if you are short on time, you must put much effort, dedication and discipline into your study.
SSC CHSL:
The staff selection commission or SSC conducts CHSL (combined higher secondary level) exam every year for requirements in various ministries/departments for the government of India. Let’s look at the selection process, eligibility criteria, and important posts one can apply for when one clears SSC CHSL.
Selection Process:
The SSC CHSL is held in three tiers:
- Tier-1: Computer-based objective-type exam
- Tier-2: Written Exam(Descriptive)60 Minutes
- Tier-3: Typing test/Skill Test.
Eligibility criteria:
- Apart from the citizenship criteria that we discussed at the top, there are two other criteria that a candidate must fulfil to be eligible for the CHSL EXAM by SSC.
Educational Qualification:
- The candidate must have passed a recognized university board’s 12th standard or equivalent examination.
- 12th standard pass in science stream with mathematics as a subject from any recognized board or equivalent.
Age limit:
- The age limit for the posts varies from 18-27 years
Jobs After Clearing SSC CHSL:
Staff Selection Commission declared total vacancies for the SSC CHSL exam given below:
- In 2023, will tentatively be 4500 For the different SSC CHSL posts in the Indian government
- In 2022, The number of vacancies will be approximately 4500.
- In 2021, The number of vacancies was 6072.
- In 2020, The number of vacancies was 4726
- In 2019, The number of vacancies was 4893.
There are decent vacancies under the SSC CHSL, and here are the posts offered when you clean the SSC CHSL exam.
- Data entry Operators: The salary in India ranges between Rs 20,000 to Rs 3.2 lakhs, with an average annual salary of Rs 1.8 Lakhs.
- Postal Assistant: Postal Assistant salaries at India post can range from 2,69,805-7,34,352 per year.
- Lower Divisional Clerk: Lower division clerk’s salary in India ranges between Rs 30,000 to 5.0 lakhs.
- Junior secretarial Assistant: Junior secretarial Assistant’s basic salary of around INR 7,000 to INR 20,000 per month.
Faqs:
1. Is CHSL better than CGL?
It depends on how you see both, aka CHSL and CGL. CGL offers better positions and pay, but CHSL provides an option to be eligible right after class 12.
Candidates willing to join a government job immediately after class 12th can apply for the SSC CHSL exam. SSC SGL is the best option for those seeking a government job after having a degree.
2. Is SSC CHSL a respected job?
Yes, it is a respected job. The positions offered when you clear SSC CHSL are data entry operators, postal assistants, lower divisional clerks, junior secretarial assistants, etc. All are very respectable positions.
SSC CHSL provides job security with assured career progression compared to other state government jobs. Also, the lucrative salary packages and other benefits such as dearness allowance, transfer allowances, and other benefits make it the best choice for government job aspirants.
3. Which post in SSC CHSL is the best?
Lower Division Clerk (LDC)/Junior Secretariat Assistant is one of the top-paying jobs in SSC CHSL.
SSC CPO:
The staff selection commission conducts the central police organization exam.
The SSC CPO exam is conducted to recruit candidates for various posts under the central police force, like sub-inspector in Delhi police: Central Armed police forces and assistant sub-inspector in the central industrial security force.
Selection Process:
The SSC CPO exam is conducted in four stages-
- Paper I: which is of 2 hours duration and consists of General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, English Comprehension
- Physical Endurance Test: Once you qualify for the paper I, there is an endurance test for male and female candidates, which consists of running 100 meters, long jump, high jump, etc.
- Paper II: which is again a 2 hours test and is for English language & Comprehension.
- Medical Examination: All the candidates who qualify in Paper II will be medically examined by the Medical Officer of the CAPFs or any other Medical Officer. The candidate must not have knock knee, flat foot, varicose vein or squint in eyes, and they should possess high colour vision. In addition, they must be mentally and physically healthy and free from physical defects.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Apart from the citizenship criteria that we discussed at the top, there are two other criteria that a candidate must fulfil to be eligible for the CHSL EXAM by SSC.
Educational Qualification
- Bachelor’s degree from a recognized University/Institute
Age Limit
- The age limit for the posts is from 20-25 years
Jobs After Clearing SSC CPO Exam:
Staff Selection Commission declared total vacancies for the SSC CPO exam given below:
- In 2023, vacancies were 4695.
- In 2022, vacancies were 4300.
- In 2020, vacancies were 1564.
- In 2019, Vacancies were 2745.
- In 2018, vacancies were around 1560.
There are decent vacancies under the SSC CPO, and here are the posts offered when you clean the SSC CPO exam.
- Sub-inspector in Delhi police: Sub-inspector salary in New Delhi ranges between ₹ 5.3 lakhs to ₹ 12.1 lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹ 8.0 lakhs.
- Sub-inspector in CAPF: ranges between ₹ 35400 to ₹ 1.12 lakhs, and it varies for male and female candidates.
- Assistant sub-inspector in CISF: ranges between ₹ 29200 to ₹ 92300, and it varies for male and female candidates.
- Inspector posts and sub-inspector posts. The average salary for an inspector is ₹57616 per year in India. The highest salary that an inspector can earn is ₹ 13.0 Lakhs per year. The average salary for a sub-inspector in India is eight lakhs per year (₹ 66.7k per month).
Faqs:
1. Is SSC CPO Exam difficult?
The exam is not that difficult, but one of the sections, the quantitative aptitude section, is considered a lengthy and time-consuming section in the SSC CPO Exam. However, the overall difficulty level for this section was easy to moderate.
2. What is Eligibility For SSC CPO Exam physical Endurance Test?
After clearing paper I, there is a physical endurance test; in it, the male candidates have to clear the following:
- 100 meters race in 16 seconds
- 1.6 km race in 6.5 minutes
- Long Jump: 3.65 meters in 3 chances
- High Jump: 1.2 meters in 3 chances
- Shot put (16 Lbs.): 4.5 meters in 3 chances
For female candidates, it is:
- 100 meters race in 18 seconds
- 800 meters race in 4 minutes
- Long Jump: 2.7 meters in 3 chances.
- High Jump: 0.9 meters in 3 chances.
3. What are the height criteria for clearing SSC CPO?
The height requirement for the male and female candidates in the general category is 170 cm and 157 cm, respectively. For SC/ST category, it is 162.5 and 154 for males and females, respectively.
However, if the candidate belongs to the hill areas of Kumaon, Garhwal, Himachal Pradesh, Dogras, Gorkhas, Marathas, Leh & Ladakh regions of J&K, Kashmir Valley, North-Eastern States and Sikkim, the height requirement changes to 165 for male and 155 for females.
4. Is SSC CPO SI (sub-inspector) a good job?
The posts under SSC CPO come under the central government. Like most Central government jobs, They have excellent salaries and perks like dearness allowance, medical allowance, conveyance allowance, house rent allowance, tor of line insurance, retirement benefits, etc.
SSC JE:
The SSC CGL (Staff selection commission of Junior Engineers) To fill the group -‘B’posts in civil, Mechanical Electrical, Quantity surveying, and contract domain, The SSC conducts the annual examination for the requirement of Junior Engineer.
Selection Process:
The SSC JE exam pattern is divided into two papers
Paper I: 2 hours computer-based online mode test with the following subjects
- General Intelligence & Reasoning – 50 Marks
- General Awareness – 50 Marks
- General Engineering – 100 Marks
- General Engineering (Civil & Structural)
- General Engineering (Electrical)
- General Engineering (Mechanical)
Paper II: 2 hours written test with 100 marks each on
- General Engineering (Civil & Structural)
- General Engineering (Electrical)
- General Engineering (Mechanical)
Eligibility Criteria
- Apart from the citizenship criteria that we discussed at the top, there are two other criteria that a candidate must fulfil to be eligible for the CHSL EXAM by SSC.
Education Qualifications:
- The eligible candidates should have passed the matriculation examination or any equivalent degree from a recognized board.
- Candidates must have passed the 12th standard or intermediate exam to appear for the SSC CHSL Exam from a recognized board or university.
Age limit:
- Candidates interested in the SSC Junior Engineer exam should be at least 18 and not over 32 years old.
Jobs After Clearing SSC JE Exam:
Staff Selection Commission declared total vacancies for the SSC JE exam given below:
- In 2023, Vacancies were 887.
- In 2022, vacancies were 2959.
- In 2021, Vacancies were 1601.
- In 2020, Vacancies were 785.
- In 2019, Vacancies were 887.
There are decent vacancies under the SSC JE, and here are the posts offered when you clean the SSC JE exam.
- Ministry of Defence: The highest paying job at the ministry of defence is a brigadier with a salary of ₹ 32.3 lakhs per year. The top 10% of employers earn more than ₹ 20 lakhs annually. The top 10% of employees earn more than ₹20 lakhs per year. The top 1 % more than whopping ₹ 39.27 lakhs per year.
- Central public works department(CPWD): Average annual salary in the central public works department is INR 4.0 lakhs. Salary estimates are based on 1.7 k central public works department’s latest salaries from various central public works department employees.
- Central water commission: Average annual salary in the central water commission is INR 3.6 lakhs.Salary estimates based on 110 central water commission latest salary received from various employees of the central water commission.
- Military engineer service: Average annual salary in Military Engineer Services is INR 6.1 lakhs. Military engineers’ average salaries are 2023, Average salary ₹ 24 lakhs.
Faqs
1. Can I crack SSC JE without coaching class?
Yes, you can prepare for SSC JE Exam by yourself without help from any coaching centres and can attain success too. Some excellent and free content is available on YouTube, which you can follow.
2. Can I clear SSC JE in 3 months?
To maximize your chances of success in the SSC JE exam, strictly adhere to the study plan and spare 2 hours for each topic daily. Following this, you can complete the entire exam syllabus in 3 months.
However, if you can provide more time for the SSC JE exam, it is worth the effort. The job offered under SSC JE is excellent, and you should focus on getting employed.
3. What minimum education qualification is required to apply for the SSC JE Examination?
Candidates should have B.E/B.Tech.Degree or diploma in Electrical, Civil, or mechanical engineering from a recognized university to fulfil the SSC JE Educational Qualification requirements.
SSC MTS:
The staff selection commission (Multi-Tasking staff) or SSC MTS exam is a non-technical examination conducted by SSC. In addition, the commission releases an MTS EXAM notification annually to conduct recruitment for various non-technical posts.
Selection Process:
SSC MTS Paper I:
- It is an objective type online mode examination consisting of 100 questions.
- It consists of four sections General Awareness, General Reasoning and intelligence, English, and Numerical Aptitude.
- For each section in the paper, I am 25 marks carrying 25 questions. T
- here is a negative marking of 0.25 marks on each wrong attempt.
- Candidates must obtain the minimum qualifying marks to be called for the next round.
SSC MTS Paper II:
- Paper II of the SSC MTS exam is a descriptive paper with 50 marks. It tests the elementary language skill of the candidates.
- SSC MTS Paper II is qualifying, i.e.it is mandatory to pass, but the marks are not considered for final merit listing.
Eligibility Criteria:
Apart from the citizenship criteria that we discussed at the top, there are two other criteria that a candidate must fulfil to be eligible for the CHSL EXAM by SSC.
Education Qualification:
- A candidate must have passed matriculation(10th pass ) or an equivalent examination from a recognized board.
- If a candidate does not pass the qualifying examination before the closing date of receipt of the application form, They are not permitted to apply for SSC MTS.
Age Limit:
- The age limit for SSC MTS candidates is between 18 to 25 years.
Jobs After Clearing SSC MTS:
Staff Selection Commission total declared vacancies for the SSC MTS exam are given below:
- In 2023- Vacancies were 11409.
- In 2022-vacancies were 7301.
- In 2021-Vacancies were 3972.
- In 2020-Vacancies were 3888.
- In 2019:Vacancies were 7382.
There are decent vacancies under the SSC MTS, and here are the posts offered when you clean the SSC MTS exam.
- Operator: Operator salary in India ranges between ₹ 0.2 Lakhs to ₹ 3.6 lakhs with an average annual salary of 2.0 lakhs. Salary estimates are based on 20.3k latest salaries received from the operator.
- Peon: Average salary of a peon in India is 1.2 lakhs per year (₹ 10.0 k per month)Average state bank of India office peon salary in India is ₹ 0.4 lakhs for less than one year of experience to 9 years. Office peon at the state bank of India ranges between ₹ 0.1 lakhs to ₹ 1.2 lakhs.
- Gatekeepers: An entry-level gatekeeper (1-3 years of experience)earn an average salary of ₹ 2,37,099. Conversely, a senior-level gatekeeper (8 + experience )earns an average salary of ₹ 3,55,033.
- Watchman: The average watchman’s gross salary in India is ₹ 3,07,944 or an equivalent hourly rate of ₹ 148. They also earn an average bonus of ₹ 3,023.
- Junior Operator: Junior operator salary in India ranges between ₹ 1.0 lakhs to ₹ 3.6 lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹ 2.0 Lakhs.
- Gardener: The average salary for a gardener is ₹ 16786 per month in India. The average salary for a gardener in India is 1.8 Lakhs per year.
Faqs:
1. Does SSC MTS have a physical Test?
Those candidates who have applied for the post of havaldar in CBIC and CBN will also have to appear for the physical efficiency test after qualifying in SSC MTS Tier-1. These tests will be conducted for both male and female candidates.
2. Is SSC MTS increasing?
The SSC MTS Grade pay increases with every promotion: First promotion:₹ 1900/-after three years of service. Second promotion:₹ 2000/- after three years of service.Third promotion:₹ 2400/-after five years of service. And so on up to ₹ 5400/-
3. How many Hours work in SSC MTS?
The SSC MTS Exam shift timings 2023 are 9:00 am to 10:30 am, 12-30 pm to 02:00 pm, and 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm.
SSC Stenographer:
The staff selection commission conducts the SSC Stenographer exam annually. It is an All India-level examination that recruits candidates for Stenographer Grade C(non-gazetted)and Grade D posts in various departments, ministries, and organizations of the government of India.
Selection Process:
The SSC CHSL is held in two tiers:
- Computer-Based Test CBT Exam: Consist of general awareness (50 Marks), general intelligence & reasoning (50 Marks), and English language (100 Marks). One mark is awarded for each correct answer, and 0.25 marks are dedicated for every wrong answer.
- Skill Test: All those candidates who clear the computer-based exam must appear for the skill test in stenography. The skill test is conducted to test the speed of candidates. Candidates are given a dictation in English or Hindi for 10 minutes. Candidates aiming to qualify for this test, A must type the dictation at the speed of 100 words per minute for the Stenographer Grade C post and 80 words per minute for the Grade D post.
Eligibility Criteria:
Apart from the citizenship criteria that we discussed at the top, there are two other criteria that a candidate must fulfil to be eligible for the Stenographer EXAM by SSC.
Educational Qualification:
- The minimum SSC Stenographer qualification a candidate must have passed the 12th class or from a recognized board with a minimum of 55% marks from any stream.
- A candidate should have a good knowledge of any language.
Age limit:
- SSC Stenographer age limit for Grade c is 18 to 30, and for stenographers in Grade D is 18 to 27 years.
Jobs After Clearing SSC Stenographer:
Staff Selection Commission declared total vacancies for the SSC Stenographer exam given below:
- In 2021 Vacancies were1705
- In 2020 Vacancies were 757
- In 2019 Vacancies were 499
- In 2018 Vacancies were 1464.
There are decent vacancies under the SSC Stenographer, and here are the posts offered when you clean the SSC Stenographer exam.
- Press Reporter: Press Reporter salary in India ranges between ₹ 0.1 lakhs to ₹ 6.0 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹ 2.0 lakhs. Salary estimates are based on 67 Latest salaries received from press Reporters.
- Speech writing: An entry-level speech writer (1-3 years of experience ) earns an average salary of ₹ 9,66,494. On the other end, A senior level speech writer (8+ experience)earns an average salary of ₹ 16,53,142
- Public relations: Public relation officer salary in India ranges between ₹ 0.3 Lakhs to ₹ 7.0 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹ 2.5 lakhs.
Faqs:
1. Which steam is best for stenography?
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2. How many exams are there in the stenography test?
The SSC Staff selection commission conducts the SSC Stenographer For Grades C and Grade D in Two Stages-Computer based examination and a skill-based Test.
3. Is SSC Stenographer a good job?
When a candidate gets posted as SSC Stenographer, there is a significant personal and professional growth opportunity. For promotion, the candidate’s experience and service are considered. There are also various departmental exams for which the candidates have to qualify.