Date of Computer Based Examination:

• Paper-I: 30/06/2017 to 07/07/2017
• Paper-II: 08/10/2017
• The last date for receipt of application :  15/05/2017, until 5pm.

Scheme of examination:

The examination will consist of two papers. Paper-I will be held from June 30, 2017 to July 7, 2017 and Paper–II will be held on October 8, 2017. The Paper 1 will be of 2 hours duration and carry 200 marks. This will be divided into four parts carrying 50 marks each: 1) Part A: General Intelligence and Reasoning 2) Part B: General Knowledge and General Awareness 3) Part C: Quantitative Aptitude 4) Part D: English Comprehension.

Paper II will be of 2 hours’ duration and carry 200 marks for questions from English language and Comprehension. Questions in this paper will test candidate’s understanding and knowledge of English Language and will be based on error recognition, filling in the blanks (using verbs, preposition, articles etc), Vocabulary, Spellings, Grammar, Sentence Structure, Synonyms, Antonyms, Sentence Completion, Phrases and Idiomatic use of words, comprehension etc.

Questions in both papers will be of objective multiple choice type. Questions will in Hindi and English in Parts A, B and C of Paper I. There will be negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer in both the papers.

The Commission reserves the right to add an additional Tier in the scheme of examination.

The commission can fix different minimum qualifying standards in each part of Paper-I. Those who clear Paper I will have to appear in the physical endurance test/medical examination.

Only those who clear the PET/PST and found medically fit will be allowed to appear in Paper-II.

Note: Candidates can check eligibility, application process, examination centres’ list and other details on the official website of SSC. Click here to see recruitment notification.