Cycle 2026
DRAFT — unverified
Unverified — pending official notification check.
Scheme text verified from notice-text mirror quoting the Phase-XIV notice (it references Challenge Guidelines Notice dated 10.04.2026); notification date/identity to be confirmed from ssc.gov.in.
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CBE — separate papers for Matriculation / Higher Secondary (10+2) / Graduation & above (same scheme)
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Skill/Typing/Data Entry/Computer Proficiency Test where prescribed (qualifying)
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Document Verification
Main Session
| Section | Timing | Questions | Marks / Q | Negative | Nature |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Part A: General Intelligence | 15 min (enforced) | 25 | 2 | −0.5 | Scored |
| Part B: General Awareness | 15 min (enforced) | 25 | 2 | −0.5 | Scored |
| Part C: Quantitative Aptitude (Basic Arithmetic Skill) | 15 min (enforced) | 25 | 2 | −0.5 | Scored |
| Part D: English Language (Basic Knowledge) | 15 min (enforced) | 25 | 2 | −0.5 | Scored |
Main Session
| Section | Timing | Questions | Marks / Q | Negative | Nature |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Part A: General Intelligence | 15 min (enforced) | 25 | 2 | −0.5 | Scored |
| Part B: General Awareness | 15 min (enforced) | 25 | 2 | −0.5 | Scored |
| Part C: Quantitative Aptitude (Basic Arithmetic Skill) | 15 min (enforced) | 25 | 2 | −0.5 | Scored |
| Part D: English Language (Basic Knowledge) | 15 min (enforced) | 25 | 2 | −0.5 | Scored |
Main Session
| Section | Timing | Questions | Marks / Q | Negative | Nature |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Part A: General Intelligence | 15 min (enforced) | 25 | 2 | −0.5 | Scored |
| Part B: General Awareness | 15 min (enforced) | 25 | 2 | −0.5 | Scored |
| Part C: Quantitative Aptitude (Basic Arithmetic Skill) | 15 min (enforced) | 25 | 2 | −0.5 | Scored |
| Part D: English Language (Basic Knowledge) | 15 min (enforced) | 25 | 2 | −0.5 | Scored |
CBE · CBE — Matriculation level · Main Session — navigation
Para 15.1: '60 Minutes (with sectional timer of 15 Minutes for each part)'. Auto-close/locking not explicitly stated in excerpt — locking not inferred.
CBE · CBE — Matriculation level · Main Session — qualifying criteria
Commission may fix different minimum qualifying standards in each component (15.6). Normalized scores per Notice HQ-PP001/6/2024-PP dated 02.06.2025.
CBE · CBE — Matriculation level · Main Session — language
Hindi and English ONLY; medium chosen at application stage.
CBE · CBE — Higher Secondary (10+2) level · Main Session — navigation
Para 15.1: '60 Minutes (with sectional timer of 15 Minutes for each part)'. Auto-close/locking not explicitly stated in excerpt — locking not inferred.
CBE · CBE — Higher Secondary (10+2) level · Main Session — qualifying criteria
Commission may fix different minimum qualifying standards in each component (15.6). Normalized scores per Notice HQ-PP001/6/2024-PP dated 02.06.2025.
CBE · CBE — Higher Secondary (10+2) level · Main Session — language
Hindi and English ONLY; medium chosen at application stage.
CBE · CBE — Graduation & above level · Main Session — navigation
Para 15.1: '60 Minutes (with sectional timer of 15 Minutes for each part)'. Auto-close/locking not explicitly stated in excerpt — locking not inferred.
CBE · CBE — Graduation & above level · Main Session — qualifying criteria
Commission may fix different minimum qualifying standards in each component (15.6). Normalized scores per Notice HQ-PP001/6/2024-PP dated 02.06.2025.
CBE · CBE — Graduation & above level · Main Session — language
Hindi and English ONLY; medium chosen at application stage.