Conducted by Staff Selection Commission (SSC) · Usually once a year
Full syllabus with most-asked topics →Exam pattern, marks and timing →
Tier-I
Computer-based, 100 questions in 60 minutes; used for shortlisting.
Tier-II
Computer-based; marks decide the final merit. Includes a computer-knowledge and data-entry skill module.
Document verification
Followed by allocation of posts by merit and preference.
| Section | Questions | Marks | Negative marking | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence and Reasoningसामान्य बुद्धि और तर्क | 25 | 50 | −0.5 per wrong answer | 15 min |
| General Awarenessसामान्य जागरूकता | 25 | 50 | −0.5 per wrong answer | 15 min |
| Quantitative Aptitudeमात्रात्मक योग्यता | 25 | 50 | −0.5 per wrong answer | 15 min |
| English Comprehension | 25 | 50 | −0.5 per wrong answer | 15 min |
| Total | 100 | 200 | 60 min |
• Each section has its own 15-minute clock, in this order. When a section's time ends the next one opens and you cannot go back.
• PwD candidates eligible for a scribe get 80 minutes (20 per section).
General Intelligence and Reasoning
General Awareness
Quantitative Aptitude
English Comprehension
