SSC Exams

Gateway to Group B & C posts in Central Government

Last reviewed Oct 03, 2026

Exam types

2L+

Vacancies / year

Group B & C

Central govt posts

About SSC

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) recruits staff for Group B and C posts across central government ministries, departments and organisations. It is one of India's largest recruitment bodies, conducting multiple computer-based exams annually.

General eligibility

Nationality

Indian citizen

Or subject of Nepal / Bhutan in certain cases

Age

18 years minimum

Upper limit varies by exam and post

Education

Class 10 to Graduation

Minimum qualification varies by exam

Exam mode

Computer Based Test

All tiers; CGL Tier 3 is pen-and-paper

Application fee

₹100 (General)

Free for women, SC, ST, PwD and Ex-servicemen

Physical standards

GD and CPO only

Height, chest and PET norms vary by gender

Age relaxation:SC / ST +5 yrsOBC +3 yrsPwD +10 yrsEx-servicemen as applicable

Choose your exam

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SSC CGL

Group B & C posts

Combined Graduate Level — 4-tier selection process.

Graduation18–32 years₹1004 tiers

Combined Higher Secondary Level.

Class 1218–27 years₹1002 tiers

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SSC MTS

Non-technical Group C

Multi Tasking Staff — various ministries.

Class 1018–25 years₹1002 tiers

Central Police Organisations.

Graduation20–25 years₹1003 stages

General Duty Constable.

Class 1018–23 years₹1003 stages

Stenographer posts in central govt.

Class 1218–27 years₹1002 stages

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SSC Selection Post

Varied Group B & C posts

Phase-wise recruitment for varied posts.

Class 10 / 12 / Graduation18–30 years₹100Single CBT

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SSC JHT

Translator / Hindi Pradhyapak

Junior & Senior Hindi Translator posts.

Master's degreeUp to 30 years₹1002 papers

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SSC JE

Civil, electrical, mechanical

Junior Engineer — various departments.

Diploma / Degree18–32 years₹1002 tiers

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