SSC Selection Post Phase 13 2025 — Exam Pattern and Syllabus
Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
This guide covers the exam pattern and syllabus for SSC Selection Post Phase 13. The recruitment is held at Matriculation, Higher Secondary and Graduation levels, and selection is based on a single Computer-Based Examination followed by document verification.
Eligibility
Educational Qualification: Varies by post level — Class 10 (Matriculation) for matriculation-level posts, Class 12 (Higher Secondary) for higher-secondary-level posts, and a graduation degree for graduate-level posts.
Selection Process
- Computer-Based Examination (objective)
- Document Verification
- Skill Test, where required for the specific post
Syllabus & Exam Pattern
Exam Pattern (Computer-Based Examination):
| Section | Approx. Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence | 25 | 50 |
| General Awareness | 25 | 50 |
| Quantitative Aptitude (Basic Arithmetic Skill) | 25 | 50 |
| English Language (Basic Knowledge) | 25 | 50 |
| Total | 100 | 200 |
Duration is 60 minutes. There is a negative marking of 0.50 marks for each wrong answer.
Syllabus (broad topics): - General Intelligence: analogies, similarities and differences, space visualisation, problem solving, decision making, visual memory, relationship concepts, arithmetical reasoning. - General Awareness: current events, India and its neighbouring countries, history, culture, geography, economic scene, general polity, scientific research. - Quantitative Aptitude: whole numbers, decimals, fractions, percentage, ratio and proportion, averages, interest, profit and loss, mensuration, time and distance. - English Language: basic comprehension, grammar, vocabulary, sentence structure, synonyms and antonyms.
Information sourced from official government notifications. Verify details from the official website before applying.
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