The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) conducts various exams for recruitment to different posts in government ministries and departments. Below are the paper patterns for some popular SSC exams, such as the SSC CGL (Combined Graduate Level), SSC CHSL (Combined Higher Secondary Level), and SSC JE (Junior Engineer) exams.
The Tier 1 exam consists of 100 questions for 200 marks, and the time duration is 60 minutes.
The Tier 2 exam consists of the following papers:
The total duration for Tier 2 exams is 6 hours, and each paper has a different focus depending on the post applied for.
Tier 3 is a descriptive paper for English/Hindi writing, where candidates need to write an essay, letter/application, etc., based on the topic. It is worth 100 marks.
For some posts (like Tax Assistants), a computer proficiency test or a skill test may be required.
The Tier 2 exam is a descriptive paper in English or Hindi (for candidates who have opted for Hindi). It consists of writing an essay and letter/application, and it is worth 100 marks.
The Tier 3 exam is a typing test for Data Entry Operators and a skill test for LDC (Lower Divisional Clerk) posts. The test is qualifying in nature and is conducted on a computer.
Explanation:
SSC CGL (Combined Graduate Level):
Tier 1 includes four sections: Reasoning, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, and English.
Tier 2 includes multiple papers, including a descriptive paper (Tier 3) and a skill test for certain posts (Tier 4).
SSC CHSL (Combined Higher Secondary Level):
Tier 1 includes Reasoning, English, Quantitative Aptitude, and General Awareness.
Tier 2 is a descriptive paper for writing essays and letters.
Tier 3 is a skill test for specific posts.
SSC JE (Junior Engineer):
Tier 1 includes Reasoning, General Awareness, and a Technical Subject (based on specialization).
Tier 2 is a detailed technical paper.
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