SSC Exam Eligibility

 

SSC Exam Eligibility

The common SSC eligibility criteria for most of the SSC exams are Age Limit, Educational Qualification and Nationality or Citizenship.

The nationality criteria for SSC exam eligibility is very simple that the candidate appearing for SSC exam must be an Indian citizen. The SSC eligibility in terms of educational qualification varies for different SSC exams and posts. The SSC age limit for most of the exams conducted by the Staff Selection Commission is a minimum of 18 years to a maximum of 32 years.

The SSC age limit and other SSC qualification criteria are discussed for these exams:

  1. SSC GD
  2. SSC CHSL
  3. SSC JE
  4. SSC CPO
  5. SSC CGL
  6. SSC MTS
  7. SSC Stenographer

SSC Eligibility – GD Exam

The Staff Selection Commission sets the Eligibility Criteria for the General Duty( GD) exam.

Candidates who appear for the SSC GD exam are required to check the SSC GD eligibility criteria prior to filling up the Application Form.

The Eligibility Criteria for SSC GD Exam are as follows:

  1. Educational Qualifications: Candidates must hold the essential educational qualification i.e., Matriculation or 10th class pass from a recognized Board/ University before applying for the GD post.
  2. Nationality: The candidate must be an Indian citizen. For migrated candidates, they must submit domicile/ PRC against his/ her state/ UT.
  3. Age Limit: The candidates who took the SSC GD exam 2018-19 should fulfil the age requirement of 18-23 years as on 1st August 2018, which implies that they should not have been born earlier than 2nd August 1995 and later than 1st August 2000.

There is certain age relaxation in the upper age limit for SC, ST, OBC, Ex-Servicemen and other categories of persons.

The relaxation on SSC GD age limit for the different categories of candidates are listed below:

Code Number

Category

Permissible SSC Age Limit Relaxation

01

SC/ ST

5 years

02

OBC

3 years

03

Ex-Servicemen

3 years after deduction of the military service rendered from the actual age as on the date of reckoning.

04

Children and dependents of victims killed in the 1984 riots or communal riots of 2002 in Gujarat (Unreserved)

5 years

05

Children and dependents of victims killed in the 1984 riots or communal riots of 2002 in Gujarat (OBC)

8 years

06

Children and dependents of victims killed in the 1984 riots or communal riots of 2002 in Gujarat (SC/ ST)

10 years

07

Candidates who had ordinarily been domiciled in the State of Jammu & Kashmir during the period from 1st Jan 1980 to 31st Dec 1989.

5 years

 

SSC Eligibility – CHSL Exam

The Staff Selection Commission sets the eligibility criteria for the Combined Higher Secondary Level (CHSL) exam.

Candidates who appear for the SSC CHSL exam are required to check the SSC CHSL eligibility criteria prior to filling up the Application Form.

The eligibility criteria for SSC CHSL Exam are as follows:

SSC Nationality/ Citizenship:

A candidate must be either:

  • (a) a citizen of India
  • or (b) a subject of Nepal
  • or (c) a subject of Bhutan
  • or (d) a Tibetan refugee who came over to India, before the 1st January 1962, with the intention of permanently settling in India
  • or (e) a 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, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia and Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India.
  • Provided that a candidate belonging to categories (b), (c), (d) and (e) above shall be a person in whose favour a certificate of eligibility has been issued by the Government of India.

·       SSC Age Limit

·       The SSC Age limit for the posts is 18-27 years.

·       There is a certain SSC CHSL age limit relaxation for candidates belonging to various categories.

·       The permissible SSC Age Limit relaxation for the reserved section of candidates is given below:

  

SC Educational Qualification:

The required SSC CHSL Educational qualification is as follows:

  • For LDC/ JSA, PA/ SA, DEO (except DEOs in C&AG): The candidates must have passed 12th Standard or equivalent examination from a recognized Board or University.
  • For Data Entry Operator (DEO) in the Office of Comptroller and Auditor General of India (C&AG): 12th Standard pass in Science stream with Mathematics as a subject from a recognized Board or equivalent.

 

SSC Eligibility –  JE Exam

The criteria for SSC JE eligibility are assigned by the Staff Selection Commission to recruit candidates as Junior Engineer in various departments under the Government of India.

The SSC JE Exam is conducted to recruit candidates as Junior Engineers in various organization and offices under the Government of India.

The Criteria for the SSC JE eligibility is as follows:

SSC Nationality/ Citizenship:

A candidate must be either:

  • (a) a citizen of India
  • or (b) a subject of Nepal
  • or (c) a subject of Bhutan
  • or (d) a Tibetan refugee who came over to India, before the 1st January 1962, with the intention of permanently settling in India
  • or (e) a 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, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia and Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India.
  • Provided that a candidate belonging to categories (b), (c), (d) and (e) above shall be a person in whose favour a certificate of eligibility has been issued by the Government of India.

·       SSC Age Limit

·       SSC Age limit for the posts of Junior Engineers is given below:

 

 


There is certain age relaxation for the reserved group of candidates.

The SSC age limit relaxation for JE exam is as follows:

 


SSC Educational Qualification:

Essential Educational Qualification required for the SSC JE Eligibility is as follows:

SSC Eligibility – CPO Exam

Candidates should check the SSC exam eligibility properly before applying for the SSC CPO exam as the Staff Selection Commission might cancel the application at the last moment if the CPO eligibility criteria are not met.

The SSC CPO exam has certain eligibility criteria for candidates aspiring for the exam.

The SSC exam eligibility for the CPO exam is as follows:

SSC Nationality/ Citizenship:

A candidate must be either:

  • (a) a citizen of India
  • or (b) a subject of Nepal
  • or (c) a subject of Bhutan
  • or (d) a Tibetan refugee who came over to India, before the 1st January 1962, with the intention of permanently settling in India
  • or (e) a 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, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia and Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India.
  • Provided that a candidate belonging to categories (b), (c), (d) and (e) above shall be a person in whose favour a certificate of eligibility has been issued by the Government of India.

SSC Age Limit:

The SSC age limit for applying for the CPO exam is 20-25 years.

There is a certain age relaxation mentioned in the SSC CPO age limit for the reserved group of candidates.

The SSC CPO age limit relaxation is as follows:

SSC Educational Qualification

The educational qualification for all posts under the CPO is a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university or equivalent.

For the post of Sub Inspector in Delhi Police only:

  • Male candidates must possess a valid Driving License for LMV (Motorcycle and Car) on the date fixed for Physical Endurance and Measurement Tests.
  • However, the candidates who do not have a Valid Driving License for LMV (Motorcycle and Car) are eligible for all other posts in CAPFs.

SSC Eligibility – CGL Exam

The SSC Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Eligibility Criteria is assigned by the Staff Selection Commission to recruit candidates in various departments under the Government of India.

Candidates applying for the SSC CGL Exam need to fulfil the necessary criteria set by the Staff Selection Commission.

Any changes in the SSC CGL eligibility criteria will be updated through an official notification on the SSC official website.

The SSC eligibility criteria for SSC CGL exam is as follows:

SSC Nationality/ Citizenship:

A candidate must be either:

  • (a) a citizen of India
  • or (b) a subject of Nepal
  • or (c) a subject of Bhutan
  • or (d) a Tibetan refugee who came over to India, before the 1st January 1962, with the intention of permanently settling in India
  • or (e) a 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, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia and Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India.
  • Provided that a candidate belonging to categories (b), (c), (d) and (e) above shall be a person in whose favour a certificate of eligibility has been issued by the Government of India.

SSC Age Limit

The age limit of SSC CGL for various posts is within 18 years to 32 years.

There is a certain SSC CGL age limit relaxation for candidates belonging to special categories.

The relaxation on the SSC Age Limit for SSC CGL exam is as follows:

 

SSC Educational Qualification

Essential Educational Qualifications for the SSC CGL Exam is as follows:

  • Assistant Audit Officer/ Assistant Accounts Officer:–
    • Essential Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University or Institute
    • Desirable Qualifications: Chartered Accountant or cost & Management Accountant or Company Secretary or Masters in Commerce or Masters in Business Studies or Masters in Business Administration (Finance) or Masters in Business Economics.
  • Junior Statistical Officer: Bachelor’s Degree in any subject from a recognized University or Institute with at least 60% Marks in Mathematics at the 12th standard level. OR Bachelor’s Degree in any subject with Statistics as one of the subjects at degree level.
  • All other Posts: Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University or equivalent.

SSC Eligibility – MTS Exam

SSC MTS Exam is a national level exam held for recruitment of personnel in General Group-C Central Service non-ministerial and non-gazetted posts in various departments, ministries, and offices of the Government of India.

Candidates willing to apply for the SSC MTS Exam need to fulfil the necessary SSC Qualification criteria set by the Staff Selection Commission.

SSC Age Limit & Relaxation for MTS Exam

Candidates who wish to appear for SSC MTS 2023 exam must be not less than 18 years of age and not more than 25 years of age as on August 1, 2023. i.e.

  • SSC MTS Lower Age limit – 18 years
  • SSC MTS Upper Age Limit – 25 years

However, for candidates belonging to reserved categories such as PwD, SC/ST and OBC categories, there is an upper age limit relaxation being given by the commission.

SSC eligibility in terms of Nationality for MTS exam

A candidate must be a citizen of India, either/or a subject of Nepal/Bhutan, Tibetan refugee settled in India before January 1, 1962, or any person of Indian origin.

Candidates are required to present the Certificate of Eligibility issued by the Indian Government (if he/she belongs to a country other than India i.e. Nepal, Bhutan, Tibet, Pakistan, Burma, etc.)

SSC Eligibility in terms of Educational Qualification for MTS Exam

Candidates willing to appear for SSC MTS 2023 examination must possess a pass certificate of matriculation or an equivalent examination from a government recognized board as on August 1, 2022.

In case any candidate does not possess the qualifying examination before the closing date of application form receipt, that candidate is not permitted to apply.

SSC Eligibility for Stenographer Exam

SSC Stenographer exam is an All India level examination that recruits candidates for Stenographer Grade C (non-gazetted post) and Grade D posts in various departments, ministries and organizations of the Government of India.

The minimum SSC Qualification requires for the Stenographer examination conducted by the Staff Selection Commission are as follows –

  1. Education Qualification – SSC eligibility condition for the Stenographer exam says that candidates who have completed or passed class 12th or equivalent examination from a government recognized board or university are eligible to apply for the SSC Stenographer Exam.
  2. SSC Qualification in terms of Nationality – Any candidates who are a Citizen of India/subject of Nepal/ Citizen of Bhutan. A person of Indian origin or Tibetian refugee.
  3. SSC Qualification for Stenographer Age Limit –

Stenographer Grade C

SSC Stenographer Lower age limit

SSC Stenographer Upper age limit

18 Years

30 Years

Stenographer Grade D

SSC Stenographer Lower age limit

SSC Stenographer Upper age limit

18 Years

27 Years

 



 Pankaj Mandape

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