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Posting Name 

• SSC Selection Posts (Phase VIII) – 2020

Important Date to Note

Starting date for Apply Online	21.02.2020
Last date for Apply Online	20.03.2020
Last Date for Making Online fee Payment & Offline Challan	23.03.2020
Last Date for Payment Through Challan (During Working Hours of Bank)	25.03.2020
Date of Computer Based Examination	10.06.2020 to 12.06.2020
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Age Limit

• Most of the post requires minimum of 18 years and maximum of 30 years as on 01.01.2020.

Age Relaxation

Category	Age-Relaxation permissible beyond the Upper age limit
SC/ST	5 years
OBC	3 years
PwD	10 years
PwD (OBC)	13 years
PWD (SC/ST)	15 years
Ex-Servicemen (Unreserved / General/ OBC)	3 years
Ex-Servicemen (SC/ST)	8 years

For Group ‘C’ posts only

Central Govt. Civilian Employees who have rendered not less than 3 years regular and continuous service as on closing date for receipt of application	Up to 40 years of age
Central Govt. Civilian Employees (SC/ST) who have rendered not less than 3 years regular and continuous service as on closing date for receipt of application	Up to 45 years of age
Widows/ Divorced Women/ Women judicially separated and who are not remarried	Up to 35 years of age
Widows/ Divorced Women/ Women judicially separated and who are not remarried (SC/ ST)	Up to 40 years of age

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Selection Process

• Computer Based Test
• Document Verification

Scale Of Pay

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Vacancy Details

Total Vacancies – 1355

Post Details	No.of. Post
Lab Assistant (Geology) Gr. III	2
Lab Assistant (Chemical) Gr. III	3
Lab Assistant (Geography) Gr. III	1
Technical Operator (Drilling)	8
Store Keeper Grade II	1
Junior Engineer (Q.A. (Armament Instruments))	22
Junior Engineer (Q.A. (Armament-Instruments))	4
Junior Engineer (Q.A. (Armament-Small Arms))	2
Junior Engineer (Q.A. (Armament-Weapons))	1
Junior Engineer (Q.A. (Engineering Equipents))	2
Junior Engineer (Q.A. (Store-Gentex))	2
Junior Engineer (Q.A. (Military Explosive))	1
Junior Engineer (Q.A. (Metallurgy))	6
Junior Engineer (Q.A. (Electronics (RADAR & System))))	4
Junior Engineer (Q.A. (Vehicle))	22
Junior Engineer (Q.A. (Electronics)	27
Junior Engineer (Q.A. (Combat Vehicle))	12
Scientific Assistant (M&E (Military Explosive))	6
Field Assistant	2
Technical Officer (S & R)	2
Dietician Grade III (Jr. Dietician)	5
Technical Supreintendent (Weaving)	1
Textile Designer	1
Sr. Scientific Assistant (Microbiological Research)	1
Girls Cadet Instructor	9
Fumigation Assistant	1
Laboratory Attendant	1
Library & Information Assistant (General)	17
Library & Information Assistant (General)	1
Library Clerk (General)	25
Library & Information Assistant (Laboratory)	2
Junior Technical Assistant (Geology)	8
Senior Technical Assistant (Crops Development Directorates)	1
Junior Technical Assistant (Chemical)	2
Junior Technical Assistant (Geology)	4
Junior Technical Assistant (Geophysics)	4
Librarya & Infromation Assistant	1
Junior Zoological Assistant	2
Laboratory Assistant Grade-III (Geophysics)	1
Laboratory Assistant Grade-III (Geology))	2
Technical Operator (Drilling)	15
Girl Cadet Instructor (Female Only)	18
Senior Zoological Assistant	90
Technical Officer	2
Laboratory Assistant	1
Junior Technical Assistant (Drilling)	35
Senior Technical Assistant (Geophysics)	8
Library Clerk (Binding)	6
laboratoy Technician	14
Office Attendant (MTS)	11
Field Attendant (with Multi Tasking)	15
Scientific Assistant (RPT)	4
Scientific Assistant (Mechanical)	3
Scientific Assistant (Electrical)	4
Scientific Assistant (Physical Civil)	6
Scientific Assistant (NDT)	1
Scientific Assistant (Chemical)	5
Junior Scientific Assistant	2
Instructor (Stenography)	1
Research Associate (Physical Anthropology Division)	5
Research Associate (Cultural Anthropology)	7
Library & Information Assistant	1
Photograher (Micro)	1
Compositor	1
Canteen Attendant	2
Technical Superintendent (Processing)	1
Clerk	1
Senior Surveyor	25
Instructor (Marine Engineering)	1
Instructor (Fishing Technology)	1
Instructor (Seamanship & Nevigation)	1
Assistant Curator	1
Technical Assistant	2
Programme Assistant	1
Senior Radio Technician	2
Senior Technical Assistant (Hydrogeology)	4
Senior Technical Assistant (Chemmical)	1
Reaearch Associate (Cultural Anthropology)	1
Giril Cadet Instructor (Female Only)	4
Carpenter- Cum- Artist	1
Receptionist/TI Cketing Assistant	1
Photo Artist	1
Giril Cadet Instructor (GCI) (Female Only)3	7
Senior Technical Assistant (Chemical)	3
Junior Engineer	1
Civil Engineer	1
Tutor (Nursing College)	1
Perfusionist Grade - II	1
Store Incharge	1
Laboratory Assistant	4
Medical Record Officer	1
Nursing Officer	2
Instructor (Stenography)	1
Senior Technical Assistant	1
Dietician Grade - III	3
Technical Superintendent (Weaving)	1
Junior Technical Assistant (Geology)	4
Junior Technical Assistant (Chemical)	3
Junior Technical Assistant (Geophysics)	2
Research Associate (Cultural Anthropology)	2
Investigator Grade - II	2
Laboratory Assistant Grade –III (Geology)	2
Laboratory Assistant Grade –III (Chemical)	2
Technical Operator (Drilling)	4
Photographer	1
Field-Cum-Laboratory Attendant	1
Library and Information Assitant	12
Assistant Curator	2
Carpenter-Cum-Artist	4
Junior Technical Assistant (Geophysics)	4
Junior Technical Assistant (Geology)	3
Junior Technical Assistant (Chemical)	2
Assistant Scientific Officer (Paramedical)	1
Senior Technical Assistant	13
Assistant Extension officer	1
Senior Scientific Assistant (Weapons Branch)	1
Wildlife Inspector	1
Senior Translator (Hindi)	1
Technician	2
Assistant Scientific Officer (Computer Sc. Engg.)	1
Assistant Central Intelligence Officer Grade I (Cypher)	1
Assistant Scientific Officer (Physics)	1
Senior Projectionist	1
Assistant Drug Inspector	3
Offset Machineman	1
Library and Information Assistant	1
Technical Clerk (Economics)	6
Assistant Scientific Officer (Geology)	1
Technical Superintendant (Processing)	2
Senior Technical Assistant	30
Assistant (Legal)	5
Junior Account Officer	1
Junior Technician	1
Field Assistant (Nut. & IDD)	2
Data Processing Assistant Grade –A	2
Senior Research Assistant	19
Technical Assistant	5
Senior Photographer	1
Assistant Scientific Officer (Geography)	1
Laboratory Attendant	1
Sanitary Inspector	1
Binder	8
Data Entry Operator Grade B	1
Assistant Scientific Officer (Zoology)	1
Preservation Assistant	8
Junior Technical Assistant (JTA)	20
Data Emtry Operator Grade ‘D’	7
Senior Conservation	7
Dietician – Grade III (JR. Dietician)	8
Scientific Assistant (Traffic and Transport Branch)	1
Assistant (General)	1
Library and Information Assistant	3
Library and Information Assistant	5
Junior Computor	7
Data Entry Operator Grade –A	1
Section Officer ( Horticulture)	1
Upper Division Clerk	1
Geographer	6
SR. Scientific Assistant (Biology)	1
SR. Scientific Assistant (Physics)	1
SR. Scientific Assistant (Chemistry)	1
Clerk	2
Junior Engineer (Naval Quality Assurance) – Chemical	1
Junior Engineer (Naval Quality Assurance) – Metallurgy	2
SR. Scientific Assistant (Document)	3
Field Investigator (Nutrition and Iodine Deficiency Disorders)	1
Sub – Inspector (Finger Print)	7
Investigator Grade –II	3
Store Keeper	1
Assistant Research Officer (Hindi)	3
Laboratory Attendant	12
Laboratory Attendant Grade -III	1
Library and Information Assitant	1
Photo Assistant	2
Office Superintendant	17
Junior Technical Assistant (JTA)	4
Senior Investigator	1
Research Associate (Cultural Anthropology)	1
Research Associate (Physical Anthropology Division)	2
Investigator (Language)	2
Library Clerk	2
Data Entry Operator Grade A	2
Assistant Scientific Officer (Botany)	1
Assistant Scientific Officer (Electrical Engg.)	1
Assistant Scientific Officer (Pharmacy)	1
Assistant Scientific Officer (Mechanical Engg.)	1
Assistant Scientific Officer (Education)	1
Assistant Scientific Officer (Physical Education)	1
Assistant Scientific Officer (Commerce)	1
Assistant Scientific Officer (Veterinary)	1
Assistant Scientific Officer (Architecture)	1
Assistant Scientific Officer (Home Science)	1
Data Processing Assistant Grade –A	12
Accounts Clerk	1
Scientific Assistant	15
Laboratory Attendeant	9
Senior Technical Assistant (Chemical)	2
Technical Operator (Drilling)	14
Laboratory Attendant	38
Boiler Attendant	2
Workshop Attendant	2
Library Attendant	2
Investigator Grade –II	26
Junior Scientific Assistant	1
Girl Cadet Instructor Instructor (GCI)(For Female Candidates Only)	24
Assistant Central Intelligene Officer Grade -1 (Document)	1
Data Processing Assistant Grade A	1
Technical Officer (Storage and Research)	1
Driver Cum-Machanic	20
Senior Scientific Assistant (Ballistics)	1
Junior Computer	1
Assistant Communication Officer	181
Nursing Orderly	1
Stockman (Junior Grade)	1
Girl Cadet Instructor (Female Only)	23
Instructor (Fishing Technology)	1
Senior Radio Technician	2
Senior Radio Technician	1
Junior Zoological Assistant	1
Junior Engineer (Quality Assurance) – Combat Vehicle	1
Junior Engineer (Quality Assurance) – Engineering Equipment	1
Mechanical Supervisor (SR.)	1
Costing Officer	4
Stock Man (Junior Grade)	5
Junior Computer	2
Field Cum Laboratory Attendant	1
Girl Cadets Instructors (GCIS) (Woman Only)	24
Caretaker	1
Senior Photographer	1
Receptionist/TI Cketing Assistant	1
Economic Officer	8
Library and Information Assistant	1
Assistant Store Keeper	1
Mechanic	1
Head Draftsman	1
Technical Assistant	3
Laboratory Assistant Grade –II	11
Senior Radio Technician	2
Junior Engineer (Quality Assurance Vehicle)	3
Scientific Assistant (M &E) (Metallurgy)	1
Scientific Assistant (M &E) (Military Explosives)	4
Scientific Assistant (Vehicle)	1
Instructor Stenography (English)	1
Technical Officer	4
Agriculture Fieldman	1
Dietician Grade –III (JR.Dietician)	6
Total	1355

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Application Fees

Registration Fee

• Fee:  100/-
• For Women/ SC/ ST/ PWD/ Ex Serviceman Candidates: Nill

Apply Mode

• Online

Exam Pattern

Computer Based Test :(Objective Type)

Subject	No of Questions	Maximum marks	Total Duration
General Intelligence	25	50	60 Minutes (80 minutes for candidates eligible for scribes as per paras 8.1 and 8.2
Quantitative Aptitude (Basic Arithmetic Skill)	25	50
General Awareness	25	50
English Language (Basic Knowledge)	25	50
Total	100	200

(ii) There will be negative marking of 0.50 marks for each wrong answer.

(iii) Marks scored by candidates in Computer Based Examination will be normalized by using the formula published by the Commission through Notice No: 1-1/2018-P&P-I dated 07-02-2019 and such normalized scores will be used to determine final merit and cut-off marks.

(iv) For VH candidates of 40% and above visual disability, there will be no component of Maps/ Graphs/ Diagrams/ Statistical Data in the General Intelligence/ Quantitative Aptitude subjects.

(v) Skill Tests like Typing/ Data Entry/ Computer Proficiency Test, etc., where prescribed in the Essential Qualification, will be conducted, which will be of a qualifying nature.

(vi) The Commission shall have the discretion to fix different minimum qualifying standards in each component of the Examination taking into consideration among others, category-wise vacancies and category-wise number of candidates.

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 Educational Qualification

Candidates Should Complete

• Higher Secondary
• Matriculation
• Graduation & above

Exam Syllabus

(a) Matriculation level

General Intelligence

• Similarities and Differences
• Space Visualization
• Problem Solving
• Analysis
• Discriminating Observation
• Relationship Concepts
• Decision Making
• Visual Memory
• Arithmetical Number Series
• Non-Verbal Series
• Arithmetical Computation and Other Analytical Functions.
• Figure Classification
• Judgment

General Awareness

• The environment and its application
• India and its neighboring countries
• Culture
• Geography
• Economic Scene
• Sports
• History
• General Polity including Indian Constitution
• Scientific Research etc.

Quantitative Aptitude

• Number Systems
• Computation of Whole Numbers
• Decimals and Fractions
• Interest
• Profit and Loss
• Discount
• Ratio and Proportion
• Averages
• Mensuration
• Time and Distance
• Ratio and Time
• Use of Tables and Graphs
• Fundamental arithmetical operations
• Percentages
• Time and Work etc.

English Language

• vocabulary,
• grammar
• sentence structure
• synonyms
• antonyms

(b)10+2 (Higher Secondary) level

General Intelligence

• Semantic Analogy
• Symbolic operations
• Symbolic/ Number Analogy
• Trends
• Venn Diagrams
• Symbolic/ Number Classification
• Drawing inferences
• Space Orientation
• Semantic Classification
• Semantic Series
• Figural Pattern – folding and Completion
• Number Series
• Embedded figures
• Figural Series
• Critical Thinking
• Figural Classification
• Punched hole/ pattern-folding & unfolding
• Figural Analogy
• Problem Solving
• Emotional Intelligence
• Word Building
• Social Intelligence
• Coding and De-coding etc.

General Awareness

• The environment and its application
• India and its neighboring countries
• Culture
• Geography
• Economic Scene
• Sports
• History
• General Polity including Indian Constitution
• Scientific Research etc.

Quantitative Aptitude

• Same as 10th Level
• Algebra and Elementary Surds
• Partnership
• Base Trigonometry
• Height and distances
• Statistical Charts
• Geometry
• Mensuration
• Histogram
• Frequency polygon
• Bar- diagram
• Use of Tables and Graphs
• Business
• Graphs of Linear Equations
• Pie-chart etc.

English Language

• Spot the Error
• Fill in the Blanks
• Synonyms/ Homonyms
• Antonym
• Active/Passive Voice of Verbs
• Conversion into Direct/ Indirect narration
• Shuffling of Sentence parts
• One word substitution
• Improvement of Sentences
• Shuffling of Sentences in a passage
• Cloze Passage
• Comprehension Passage
• Spellings/ Detecting Mis-spelt words
• Idioms & Phrases
• Vocabulary
• Grammar
• Sentence Structure etc.

(c) Graduation and above levels

General Intelligence

• Analogies
• similarities and differences
• space visualization
• spatial orientation
• problem solving
• analysis, judgment, decision making
• visual memory
• discrimination
• observation
• relationship concepts
• arithmetical reasoning and figural classification
• arithmetic number series
• non-verbal series
• coding and decoding
• statement conclusion, syllogistic reasoning etc
• Semantic Analogy
• Symbolic/Number Analogy, Figural Analogy
• Semantic Classification
• Symbolic/ Number Classification
• Figural Classification,
• Semantic Series, Number Series, Figural Series
• Problem Solving
• Word Building
• Coding & de-coding
• Numerical Operations, symbolic Operations
• Trends, Space Orientation
• Space Visualization
• Venn Diagrams
• Drawing inferences
• Punched hole/ pattern
• Figural Pattern
• Indexing, Address matching
• Date & city matching
• Classification of centre codes/ roll numbers, Small & Capital letters/numbers
• coding, decoding and classification
• Embedded Figures
• Critical thinking
• Emotional Intelligence
• Social Intelligence

General Awareness

• History
• Culture
• Geography
• Economic Scene
• General Polity& Scientific Research.

Quantitative Aptitude

• whole numbers, decimals, fractions and relationships between numbers
• Percentage, Ratio & Proportion
• Square roots
• Averages
• Interest, Profit and Loss
• Discount, Partnership Business
• Mixture and Alligation, Time and distance
• Time & Work, Basic algebraic identities of School Algebra & Elementary surds, Graphs of Linear Equations
• Triangle and its various kinds of centres
• Congruence and similarity of triangles
• Circle and its chords, tangents, angles subtended by chords of a circle
• common tangents to two or more circles
• Triangle
• Quadrilaterals,
• Regular Polygons, Circle
• Right Prism
• Right Circular Cone
• Right Circular Cylinder,
• Sphere
• Hemispheres
• Rectangular Parallelepiped
• Regular Right Pyramid with triangular or square base
• Trigonometric ratio
• Degree and Radian Measures
• Standard Identities
• Complementary angles
• Heights and Distances
• Histogram
• Frequency polygon
• Bar diagram & Pie chart.

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