Cycle 2025
OFFICIALLY VERIFIED
Exam pattern verified against the official notification.
Verified from Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination, 2025 — Notice F. No. HQ-C1102/9/2025-C-1 (official text via ssc.gov.in attachment mirror).
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Tier-I (CBT)
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Tier-II Session-I (CBT, 3 sections)
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Tier-II Session-II (Skill Test / Typing Test, qualifying)
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Document Verification
Single paper
| Section | Timing | Questions | Marks / Q | Negative | Nature |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language (Basic Knowledge) | Not timed separately | 25 | 2 | −0.5 | Scored |
| General Intelligence | Not timed separately | 25 | 2 | −0.5 | Scored |
| Quantitative Aptitude (Basic Arithmetic Skill) | Not timed separately | 25 | 2 | −0.5 | Scored |
| General Awareness | Not timed separately | 25 | 2 | −0.5 | Scored |
Session-I
| Section | Timing | Questions | Marks / Q | Negative | Nature |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Section-I: Mathematical Abilities (30Q) + Reasoning and General Intelligence (30Q) | 60 min (enforced) | 60 | 3 | −1 | Qualifying |
| Section-II: English Language and Comprehension (40Q) + General Awareness (20Q) | 60 min (enforced) | 60 | 3 | −1 | Qualifying |
| Section-III: Computer Knowledge Test | 15 min (enforced) | 15 | 3 | −1 | Qualifying |
Session-II
| Section | Timing | Questions | Marks / Q | Negative | Nature |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Part A: Skill Test for DEO (15000 key depressions/hr) | 15 min (enforced) | 0 | 0 | −0 | Scored |
| Part B: Skill Test for DEO except Dept/Ministry at Para 8.1 (8000 key depressions/hr) | 15 min (enforced) | 0 | 0 | −0 | Scored |
| Part C: Typing Test for LDC/JSA (35 wpm English / 30 wpm Hindi) | 10 min (enforced) | 0 | 0 | −0 | Scored |
Tier-I · Tier-I (CBT) · Single paper — navigation
Time Duration given '(For all four Parts)' = one 60-min overall timer. Navigation/locking rules not specified in notice.
Tier-I · Tier-I (CBT) · Single paper — qualifying criteria
Merit cutoff on normalized scores; multi-shift normalization per Commission Notice dated 02-06-2025.
Tier-I · Tier-I (CBT) · Single paper — language
Questions set in English, Hindi and any language opted in the application form (Annexure-XVI) for Parts II, III & IV.
Tier-II · Tier-II (CBT) · Session-I — note
13.8.4/13.8.5/13.8.6: each section auto-closes on time expiry and the next starts immediately; break for re-registration before Session-II (13.8.7).
Tier-II · Tier-II (CBT) · Session-I — qualifying criteria
Mandatory to qualify ALL sections of Tier-II (13.8.9). Section-III (Computer Knowledge) mandatory but qualifying in nature.
Tier-II · Tier-II (CBT) · Session-I — language
English, Hindi + opted language (Annexure-XVI), except Part-A (English) of Section-II.
Tier-II · Tier-II (CBT) · Session-II — note
Skill Test / Typing Test — qualifying in nature (13.8.13.5).
Tier-II · Tier-II (CBT) · Session-II — qualifying criteria
Qualifying only.