SSC Exams Guide
CGL, CHSL, MTS, GD
The Staff Selection Commission holds several exams for central government jobs. Which one you can sit depends on your education.
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One Commission, Many Exams
The Staff Selection Commission, the SSC, recruits staff for central government offices and forces. It holds a different exam for each level of education.
Most SSC exams test the same four things: reasoning, general awareness, maths and English. So a student who prepares for one is partly ready for the others.
We last checked this page in October 2026. Exam rules can change. Read the official notice on ssc.gov.in before you apply.
Exam pattern
The main SSC exams at a glance
| Exam | Education needed | Leads to |
|---|---|---|
| SSC CGL | A degree | Inspector, assistant and auditor posts in central offices |
| SSC CPO | A degree | Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and the central forces |
| SSC CHSL | Class 12 | Clerk and data entry posts |
| SSC Stenographer | Class 12 | Stenographer posts |
| SSC MTS | Class 10 | Multi-tasking staff and Havaldar |
| SSC GD Constable | Class 10 | Constable in BSF, CISF, CRPF, SSB, ITBP, SSF and Assam Rifles |
| SSC JE | An engineering diploma or degree | Junior Engineer posts |
Age limits, the number of stages and the marking differ by exam. Each exam has its own notice on ssc.gov.in.
How to prepare
Four Steps for Any SSC Exam
Start with the four shared subjects. Then practise the paper of the exam you will sit.
Pick exams by your education
Use the table above. Apply for every exam you are eligible for. It gives you more chances in a year.
Build the four subjects
Reasoning, general awareness, maths and English. These carry across almost every SSC exam.
Work on speed
SSC papers are short on time. Practise with a clock from the start.
Take mock tests on a computer
The exams are online. Most have a penalty for wrong answers, so learn what to leave.
SSC Exams questions
Questions Candidates Ask About SSC Exams
Which SSC exam can I give after Class 12?
After Class 12 you can sit SSC CHSL and SSC Stenographer. You can also sit the Class 10 level exams, MTS and GD Constable.
Which SSC exam needs a degree?
SSC CGL and SSC CPO need a degree. CGL leads to inspector, assistant and auditor posts. CPO leads to Sub-Inspector posts in Delhi Police and the central forces.
Can I prepare for more than one SSC exam together?
Yes. Most SSC exams share reasoning, general awareness, maths and English. What you study for one is useful for the others.
Which SSC exam can I give after Class 10?
After Class 10 you can sit SSC MTS and SSC GD Constable. GD Constable also has physical and medical tests.
Are SSC exams held in Hindi?
Yes. SSC papers are offered in Hindi and English. Some exams are also offered in other Indian languages. The English section is in English.
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