Engaging Introduction

Welcome to your definitive guide to the SSC exam! Whether you’re preparing for Combined Graduate Level (CGL), Multi Tasking (MTS), or other SSC tests, this guide delivers everything you need—complete exam formats, subject breakdowns, killer strategies, and high‑value insights designed to boost CTR and ultimate success.

Page Highlights and Key Points

• What is SSC and why it matters
• Types of SSC examinations
• Exam structure: tiers, papers, topics
• Score calculation and cut‑offs
• Important dates and eligibility

1. What Is the SSC Exam and Why It Matters

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) exam is a premier gateway to central government jobs in India. Globally, over 10 million aspirants compete annually across various categories—making it highly competitive. High post stability, respect, growth, and salary make SSC essentials for many students and professionals.

2. Types of SSC Exams Covered

• SSC CGL (Combined Graduate Level)
• SSC CHSL (10+2 level)
• SSC JE (Junior Engineer)
• SSC GD Constable
• SSC MTS, SSC Stenographer, and more

Each exam caters to different education levels and job profiles. This article covers all major variants.

3. SSC Exam Structure

Exam Type	Tier/Phase	Subjects	Format
CGL	Tier I – MCQs on General Intelligence, English, Quant, GA	Computer‑based	200 Qs, 200 marks
CGL	Tier II – Quantitative, Statistics, Economic & Finance	CBP	Up to 600 marks
CHSL	Tier I – MCQs on GA, Reasoning, English, Quant	CBP	100 Qs, 200 marks
JE	Paper I & II: Technical + General Awareness	Mixed formats	Varies

Key insight: Tier I elimination powers the rest; invest heavily here.

4. Score Computation and Cut‑Off Trends

• Negative marking: 0.25 or 0.50 marks per wrong answer depending on paper
• Normalization across shifts for fairness
• Cut‑offs vary by category and post—general trends range between 120–170 for CGL Tier I, while Tier II is

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