SSC Selection Post Exam 2025 - Notification, Eligibility, Important Dates, Syllabus and more

The SSC Selection Post is a recruitment process conducted by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) for various Group ‘B’ and ‘C’ positions in different departments and offices of the Government of India. The selection involves a Computer Based Test (CBT) followed by Document Verification. Candidates can visit official website for application process.

For the year 2025, the SSC,will release a notification for Selection Posts. Here are some key details:

• Application Period: to be notified
• Last Date for Fee Payment: to be notified
• Correction Window: to be notified
• Exam Dates: to be notified

Notification of the exam will be released on official website. A total of 2000+ vacancies will be released for various posts.

Salary & Perks:

The salary for the SSC Selection Post varies depending on the level and region of the post. Here’s an overview of the salary structure based on the 7th Pay Commission standards:

• Basic Pay: Ranges from ?5,200 to ?34,800
• Grade Pay: Ranges from ?1,800 to ?4,800

The specific salary for a post will depend on the job profile and the region in which the candidate is posted.

• Age Limit: The minimum age is 18 years. The maximum age varies depending on the post applied for.
• Educational Qualification: Candidates must have completed 10th, 12th, or graduation depending on the post they wish to apply for.
• Nationality: Candidates must be a citizen of India, a subject of Nepal, a subject of Bhutan, a Tibetan refugee who came to India before 01.01.1962 to permanently settle in India, or a person of Indian origin who has migrated from certain countries with the intention of permanently settling in India.

The SSC Selection Post exam syllabus is comprehensive and covers a wide range of topics across different subjects. Here’s a detailed look at the syllabus for each section:

General Knowledge:

• Awards and Honours
• Books and Authors
• Sports
• Entertainment
• Obituaries
• Important Dates
• Scientific Research
• Static General Knowledge (History, Geography, etc.)
• Current Affairs

Quantitative Aptitude:

• Arithmetic Number Systems
• Percentage
• Number Series
• Data Interpretation
• Mensuration and Geometry
• Quadratic Equation
• Interest
• Problems of Ages
• Profit and Loss
• Ratio and Proportions & Mixture and Alligation
• Speed, Distance, and Time
• Time and Work
• Number System

General Reasoning:

• Verbal Reasoning
• Syllogism
• Circular Seating Arrangement
• Linear Seating Arrangement
• Double Lineup
• Scheduling
• Input-Output
• Blood Relations
• Directions and Distances
• Ordering and Ranking
• Data Sufficiency
• Coding and Decoding
• Code Inequalities

English Comprehension:

• Reading Comprehension
• Grammar
• Vocabulary
• Synonyms-Antonyms
• Active and Passive Voice
• Para Jumbles
• Spot the Error
• Fill in the Blanks
• Error Correction
• Cloze Test

For the Matriculation Level, the General Intelligence and Reasoning section focuses on:

• Analogies
• Similarities and Differences
• Spatial Visualization and Orientation
• Problem-Solving Skills
• Analysis
• Judgment
• Decision-Making
• Visual Memory
• Discrimination
• Observation
• Relationship Concepts
• Arithmetical Reasoning
• Classification of Verbal and Figure-Based Patterns
• Number Series
• Non-Verbal Series
• Coding and Decoding

Exam Pattern

The SSC Selection Post exam pattern is designed to assess candidates across various subjects. Here’s a detailed breakdown of the exam pattern:

• Total Questions: 100 multiple-choice questions (MCQs).
• Total Marks: 200 marks.
• Duration: 60 minutes (1 hour), and 80 minutes for candidates with scribes.
• Negative Marking: 0.50 marks will be deducted for each incorrect answer.

The exam comprises four sections:

1. General Knowledge
2. Quantitative Aptitude
3. General Reasoning
4. English Comprehension

You can find free study material for the SSC Selection Post exam on various online platforms. Here are some resources that you might find helpful:

• SSC STUDY: Offers a wide range of free study materials including PDFs for reasoning, maths, English, general knowledge, and more. They also provide practice sets and previous year exam papers1.
• Prepp: Provides subject-wise notes for SSC CGL, which can also be beneficial for the SSC Selection Post exam preparation. They offer summarized notes on relevant topics in PDF format2.
• EduRev: Features study material for the SSC Selection Post syllabus, including quantitative aptitude, general intelligence, reasoning, current affairs, general knowledge, and English language & comprehension3.
• Testbook: Has a collection of SSC Selection Post previous year papers with solutions available for free download in PDF format.