Selection Posts
What is Selection Post ?
Selection post are those post where they need either a specific educational qualification or certificate course or relevant previous experience or the combination of all the three. In this Post, we will discuss the qualification and other requirement to apply in SSC Direct Recruitment (Selection Posts).
For example
In Medical attendant in CGHS(Central Government Health Scheme): The candidate must have 10th Pass and also a compulsory certificate of medical attendant given by state or central government.
Eligibility Criteria
Nationality
You can check on Previous post of SSC on Nationality
Age Limit
The Minimum Age is 18 years and Maximum Age is 30 years to be eligible for Selection Post. However, there is a relaxation of age for reserved category candidate.
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Category |
Age Relaxation |
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OBC |
3 years |
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SC/ST |
5 years |
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PWD |
General: 10 years SC/ST: 15 years OBC: 13 years
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Ex-Service Men |
General: 3 years SC/ST: 8 years OBC: 6 years
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For Group ‘C’ post only
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Category |
Age Relaxation |
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Central Govt. Civilian Employees who have served/worked not less than 3 years regular and continuous service as on closing date for receipt of application |
General: Up to 40 years SC/ST : Up to 45 years
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Widows/ Divorced Women/ Women judicially separated and who are not remarried |
General: Up to 35 years SC/ST: Up to 40 years
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The candidate who has passed in 10th, 12th/Intermediate and Bachelor degree from an approved/recognized board/university are eligible to apply for the Selection Post exam
Examination
The candidate must pass the Minimum Education (10th, 12th/Intermediate or Bachelor degree) from an approved/recognized board/university before appearing in the exam.
There will be computer-based examination consisting of Objective Type Multiple Type Question and Document Verification.
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Subject |
Number of Question |
Maximum Marks |
Total Duration |
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General Intelligence |
25 |
50 |
The total duration of exam is 60 min. However, candidate who comes under VH/PH/OH category will be given 80 min |
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General Awareness |
25 |
50 |
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Quantitative Aptitude |
25 |
50 |
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English (Basic) |
25 |
50 |
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Note
- 0.50 marks will be deducted after every wrong answer. So, candidate is advised to write answer when they are fully confident.
- Visually Handicapped candidate with 40% and above disability, there will be no question on Maps/Graph/Diagrams/Statistical Data in General Intelligence/Quantitative Aptitude Subjects.
- Skill Tests like Typing/ Data Entry/ Computer Proficiency Test, etc., which are noted in the Essential Qualification, are qualifying nature
Syllabus
Below is the Syllabus for all the four subjects
General Intelligence
Ordering and Ranking, Data Sufficiency, Coding and Decoding, Code Inequalities, Verbal Reasoning, Syllogism, Circular & Linear Seating Arrangement, Double Lineup, Scheduling, Input-Output, Blood Relations, Directions and Distances.
General Knowledge
Scientific Research, Portfolios, Important Dates, Current Affairs, Awards and Honors, Books and Authors, Sports, Entertainment, Static General Knowledge (History, Geography, etc.), Persons in News, Important Schemes
Quantitative Aptitude
Time and Work, Ratio and Proportions, Speed, Number System, Data Sufficiency, Distance and Time, Percentage, Number Series, Data Interpretation, Mensuration and Geometry, Quadratic Equation, Interest, Problems of Ages, Profit and Loss.
English Comprehension
Fill in the Blanks, Error Correction, Para Jumbles, Cloze Test, Verbal Ability, Synonyms-Antonyms Comprehension, Grammar, Vocabulary, , Active and Passive Voice
Selection Procedure
- Recruitment to Selection Posts will be made through Written Examination in Computer Based Mode consisting of Objective Type Multiple Choice Questions.
The selection will be based on:
o Candidate should be chosen in the ratio of 1:20 for up to 5 vacancies available for the post
o Candidate should be chosen in the ratio of 1:10 for more than 5 vacancies for any category of posts subject to minimum 100.
- Candidate who has submitted Applications with blurred/ no photographs, blurred/ no signature/ fee not received/ incomplete application/ etc. will be rejected.
- Candidate scoring less than cut-off marks are not considered for the next stages of recruitment.
o General/Unreserved: 35%; OBC/EWS: 30%; Other Categories (SC/ST) :25%
- The Reserved category candidate (SC/ST/OBC/VH/PH) who are selected on their own merit, will be adjusted on the General /Unreserved category seat
Post Name according to Education Qualification
Graduation/Bachelor Degree
Store Keeper Grade II, Junior Engineer (QA (Armament-Ammunition)), Junior Engineer ((Q.A.(Engineering Equipment)), Dietician Grade III, Technical Superintendent (Weaving), Textile Designer, Field Assistant, Technical Officer (S&R), Girl Cadet Instructors, Library & Information Assistant (General), Junior Engineer ((QA(Vehicle)), Junior Accounts Officer, Assistant (Legal), Junior Technician, Data Processing Assistant -Grade A, Senior Research Assistant
Intermediate/12th
Senior Photographer, Sr Conservation Assistant, Laboratory Assistant, Primary Teacher, Senior Conservation Assistant, Technical Clerk (Economics)
10th/Matriculation Level
Senior Projectionist, Field-cum-Laboratory Attendant, Photographer, Technical Operator (Drilling), Laboratory Attendant, Photo Artist, Photographer (Micro), Library Clerk (Binding) , Library Clerk (General)
Approximate Salary Details of various Designation
The Salaries are different for different regions. Below is the Pay Scale for Selection Post Phase 8 Northern Region
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Selection Post Phase 8 Northern Region |
Pay Scale |
Grade Pay |
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Clerk (in Departmental Canteens) |
Rs. 5200- 20,200 |
Rs. 1900 |
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Technical Assistant |
Rs. 5200- 20,200 |
Rs. 2800 |
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Senior Translator |
Rs. 9300-34800 |
Rs. 4600 |
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Language Instructor |
Rs. 9300-34800 |
Rs. 4800 |
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Technical Assistant (Economics) |
Rs. 9300-34800 |
Rs. 4200 |
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Processing Assistant |
Rs. 5200-20200 |
Rs. 2800 |
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Section Officer (Horticulture) |
Rs. 9300-34800 |
Rs. 4200 |
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Draftsman Grade II |
Rs. 9300-34800 |
Rs. 4200 |
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Economic Investigator |
Rs. 9300-34800 |
Rs. 4200 |
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Senior Technical Assistant |
Rs. 9300-34800 |
Rs. 4200 |
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Research Investigator (Forestry) |
Rs. 9300-34800 |
Rs. 4200 |
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Laboratory Assistant |
Rs. 5200-20200 |
Rs. 2400 |
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Library Clerk |
Rs. 5200-20200 |
Rs. 1900 |
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Filter Pump Driver |
Rs. 5200-20200 |
Rs. 1900 |
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Senior Audio Visual Assistant |
Rs. 9300-34800 |
Rs. 4200 |
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Junior Engineer Chemical |
Rs. 9300-34800 |
Rs. 4200 |
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Data Entry Operator Grade A |
Rs. 5200-20200 |
Rs. 2400 |
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Junior Draftsman |
Rs. 5200-20200 |
Rs. 2800 |
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Canteen Attendant |
Rs. 5200-20200 |
Rs. 1800 |
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Jr Physiotherapist |
Rs. 9300-34800 |
Rs. 4200 |
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Senior Library Attendant |
Rs. 5200-20200 |
Rs. 1800 |
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Junior Computer |
Rs. 5200-20200 |
Rs. 1900 |
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Library-cum-Information Assistant |
Rs. 9300-34800 |
Rs. 4200 |
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Research Assistant (Environment) |
Rs. 9300-34800 |
Rs. 4200 |
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Canteen Attendant |
Rs. 5200-20200 |
Rs. 1800 |
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Assistant (Printing) |
Rs. 9300-34800 |
Rs. 4200 |
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Library and Information Assistant |
Rs. 9300-34800 |
Rs. 4200 |
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Textile Designer |
Rs. 9300-34800 |
Rs. 4200 |
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Research Assistant |
Rs. 9300-34800 |
Rs. 4200 |