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SSC Selection Post 2022: Admit Card & Pattern

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SSC Selection Post 2022: The Staff Selection Commission released the SSC Selection Post admit card for CBT. Candidates can download their admit cards online from the official website, i.e., ssc.nic.in. Furthermore, they can also download the hall ticket from the regional official website. The Selection Post Phase 10 exam is scheduled from August 01 to 05, 2022, in various centres across the country.

The Commission conducts the exam to recruit candidates for various matriculation, 10+2, and graduation & above level posts. The SSC Selection Post notification for Phase X was released on May 12, 2022, for 2065 vacancies. Furthermore, the application window was open from May 12 to June 13, 2022. Continue to read the article to find out more.

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Latest: The Commission uploaded the SSC Selection Post Phase 10 admit card. Candidates can download it.

SSC Selection Post 2022: Exam Overview

Before delving into details, candidates can check the key highlights for the exam here:

Name of the OrganisationStaff Selection Commission (SSC)
Name of the PostSelection Post (Lab Assistant, Technical Operator, Store Keeper, Junior Engineer, Scientific Assistant, Field Assistant, Technical Officer, Dietician, Technical Superintendent, Textile Designer, Senior Scientific Assistant, Girl Cadet Instructor, Library Clerk, Office Attendant, Field Attendant, Etc.)
Name of the ExamSSC Selection Post Phase X
Vacancy2065
Mode of ExamOnline
Type of JobGovernment Job
Official Websitessc.nic.in

SSC Selection Post Notification 2022

SSC released the SSC Selection Post official notification. It includes all the relevant information regarding vacancies, eligibility, exam pattern, the application process, exam centres, marking scheme, documents required, and selection criteria in an official capacity. Candidates should consider checking the notification PDF if they want specific information in case of any discrepancy or confusion. Download the notification for Phase 9 and Phase 10 exams below:

SSC Selection Post Vacancy 2022

The SSC releases vacancies for various posts under the Selection Post exam. Candidates can check the SSC Selection Post Phase 9 vacancy details from the table given below:

CategoryNumber of Vacancies
SC470
ST246
OBC777
UR1350
EWS377
Total 3220

SSC Selection Post 2022 Important Dates

Authorities have released the complete schedule for the exam via the official website. Candidates interested in the exam should keep a constant check on the schedule to be prepared for the exam and related formalities:

EventPhase 9 Important DatesPhase 10 Important Dates
Selection Post online application start dateSeptember 24, 2021May 12, 2022
Last date to apply onlineOctober 25, 2021June 13, 2022
Last date of online fee paymentOctober 28, 2021June 15, 2022
Last date to pay fees through challanNovember 1, 2021June 18, 2022
Online Written Exam (CBT)February 02 to 10 and March 14 to 16, 2022August 01 to 05, 2022
Provisional Answer Key Release DateMarch 31, 2022To be announced
Final Answer Key Release DateTo be announcedTo be announced
Final Result dateTo be announcedTo be announced

SSC Selection Post Eligibility Criteria

There are several aspects of eligibility that should be fulfilled by candidates when they apply for the exam. These aspects include educational qualification, age limit, nationality, number of attempts, and more. Let’s go through them one by one:

Age Limit

To apply for the Selection Post exam, the minimum age limit is 18 years, and the maximum age limit is 30 years as of January 1, 2022.

Nationality

In terms of nationality, there are 5 points specified in the official notification, which are as follows:

  • The candidate 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.
  • Person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African Countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania (Formerly Tanganyika and Zanzibar), Zambia, and Malawi to permanently settle in India.

Educational Qualification

To apply for the exam, candidates must meet the educational qualifications required. During the application process, candidates must also present the documents that prove their educational qualifications. Here are the required educational qualifications for the exam:

Educational LevelEducational Qualification
Matric LevelPassed Class 10th (High School) from a Recognised Board
Intermediate LevelPassed Class 12th (Intermediate) from a Recognised Board
Graduate LevelHolding a Bachelor’s Degree in any Stream from a Recognised University in India

No. of Attempts

In terms of the number of attempts, there is no set boundary declared. This implies that as long as a candidate meets the eligibility criteria and the respective age limit, they can attempt the Selection Post exam till they qualify for a post.

SSC Selection Post Application Process 2022

Candidates can use the official website portal to apply for the exam. The process to apply for the exam is as aligned below:

1st Step: Go to the official website of SSC – ssc.nic.in
2nd Step: Click on the apply button in the header, which leads to application window links for all SSC exams.
3rd Step: Locate and click on the application link for SSC Selection Post (Login required).
4th Step: Fill in the required details that include personal information, educational information, and more.
5th Step: After filling in the required details, click on submit and pay the application fee.
6th Step: Print the completed application form for future reference.

The specifications for uploading documents are as follows:

DocumentSpecification
Photograph1 kb < Size < 12 kb in JPG format
Signature4 kb < Size < 20 kb in JPG format

Application Fee

Applicants can pay the application fee for the exam as per the requirement for the respective category. The following table specifies the application fee required:

CategoryApplication Fees
General/OBCRs. 100/-
SC/ST/Ex-Serviceman/FemalesFee exempted

SSC Selection Post 2022 Selection Process

Candidates willing to appear for the exam should be familiar with the complete selection process. 

1st Stage: Computer-based Written Examination
2nd Stage: Document verification

SSC Selection Post Admit Card 2022

The Staff Selection Commission releases the SSC Selection Post admit card a few days before the exam. Authorities release the admit card separately for Matriculation Level, Higher Secondary Level, and Graduate Level before the respective exams. Candidates should note that the hall ticket is released separately on the regional SSC websites. Admit cards can be downloaded in PDF form by aspirants before the exam, as it is mandatory to carry them at the time of the exam.

SSC Selection Exam Pattern 2022

Applicants should be completely familiar with the exam pattern while preparing for the exam. It includes subject-wise weightage of marks, number of questions, and the total exam duration.

PartsSubjectsNo. of QuestionsMarks
Part-AGeneral Intelligence2550
Part-BGeneral Awareness2550
Part-CQuantitative Aptitude2550
Part-DEnglish language2550
Total100200
  • The total exam duration is 1 hour and 80 minutes for candidates accompanied by a Scribe.
  • The negative marking for each answer is 0.50
  • The difficulty level of questions will be as per the post a candidate has applied for.

Selection Post Exam Syllabus 2022

The exam syllabus is the most crucial part of any exam preparation. Candidates should be aware of all the topics that will be featured in the exam and should cover all of them beforehand. The complete syllabus is divided into 4 subjects as given below:

General ReasoningGeneral KnowledgeQuantitative AptitudeEnglish Comprehension
Verbal ReasoningCurrent AffairsPercentageReading Comprehension
SyllogismAwards and HonoursNumber SeriesGrammar
Circular Seating ArrangementBooks and AuthorsData InterpretationVocabulary
Linear Seating ArrangementSportsMensuration and GeometryVerbal Ability
Double LineupEntertainmentQuadratic EquationSynonyms-Antonyms
SchedulingObituariesInterestActive and Passive Voice
Input-OutputImportant DatesProblems of AgesPara Jumbles
Blood RelationsScientific ResearchProfit and LossFill in the Blanks
Directions and DistancesStatic General Knowledge (History, Geography, etc.)Ratio and Proportions & Mixture and AlligationError Correction
Ordering and RankingPortfoliosSpeed, Distance and TimeCloze Test
Data SufficiencyPersons in NewsTime and Work
Coding and DecodingImportant SchemesNumber System
Code InequalitiesData Sufficiency

SSC Selection Post Answer Key 2022

The SSC phase 9 answer key release date for 2022 has not yet been announced. This will be made available to candidates who have appeared for the written examination. Using the answer key, candidates can compare their answers with the ones given on the answer key, and they also have the ability to challenge any answers from the answer key in case they have discrepancies with any of them.

SSC Selection Post 2022 Exam Result

The SSC will release the results for the Phase 9 exam a few days after the examination on its official website. The results are usually published in PDF format. Thus, candidates can download it onto their computers. Results are released by the authorities separately for each phase of the examination. Candidates are requested to stay tuned to the SSC Selection Post Result page for related updates.

SSC Selection Post Cut-off 2022

While the current year’s cut-off score has not been declared yet, candidates can check the previous year’s cut-off for relevant data:

CategoryMatriculation Level (Out of 200 Marks)Higher Secondary Level (Out of 200 Marks)Graduation Level (Out of 150 Marks)
General120 to 125 Marks110 to 115 Marks100 to 105 Marks
OBC110 to 115 Marks100 to 105 Marks90 to 95 Marks
SC100 to 105 Marks90 to 95 Marks80 to 85 Marks
ST90 to 95 Marks80 to 85 Marks70 to 75 Marks

Candidates can also check:

SSC Selection Post RecruitmentSSC Selection Post Exam Pattern
SSC Selection Post Eligibility CriteriaSSC Selection Post Preparation Tips
SSC Selection Post Admit CardSSC Selection Post Syllabus
SSC Selection Post ResultSSC Selection Post Salary
SSC Selection Post FAQsSSC Selection Post Job
SSC Selection Post BookSSC Selection Post Previous Year Papers

FAQs on SSC Selection Post Exam 2022

Please find some of the most commonly asked questions about the SSC Selection Post exam here:

Q.1: What is the SSC Selection Post exam?
Ans: There are multiple posts within the Staff Selection Commission, such as Research Associate, Chargeman, Draughtsman, Pharmacist, Technical Officer, Junior Seed Analyst, Accountant, etc., for which recruitment is done through the SSC Selection Post exam on a regular basis. 

Q.2: What is the salary range available for the SSC Selection Post exam?
Ans: The salary range differs from post to post and for every region. However, the lowest pay scale is INR 5,200-20,200, and the highest is INR 9,300-34,800.

Q.3: Who can apply for the SSC Selection Post Phase 9 examination?
Ans: Any candidate who meets the specified criteria for eligibility, such as age limit, education, and nationality, can apply for the exam.

Q.4: How many times can you attempt the SSC Selection Post exam?
Ans: There is no restriction on how many times you can appear for the exam. If a candidate meets the eligibility criteria, they can appear for the exam.

Q.5: How many questions are there in the SSC Selection Post exam?
Ans: The exam features a total of 100 questions that are each worth 2 marks.

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