SSC Selection Post Syllabus, Exam Pattern — Selection Posts Phase-XIV/2026 (Advertisement No. Phase-XIV/2026/Selection Posts)
| Conducting body | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
|---|---|
| Qualification | Post-specific — posts are grouped in three levels by minimum qualification: Matriculation, Higher Secondary (10+2), and Graduation & above. The essential qualification and age limit for each post are given in Annexure-III of the notice; age is reckoned as on 01.01.2026. |
| Selection process | Computer Based Examination (200 marks) → Skill Test (Typing / Data Entry / Computer Proficiency) only for posts where it is prescribed in the essential qualification, qualifying in nature. Final merit is on the Computer Based Examination marks. |
| Negative marking | 0.50 marks are deducted for each wrong answer. |
| Official website | ssc.gov.in |
Exam Pattern
Computer Based Examination (same scheme for all three levels)
Three SEPARATE examinations are held — one each for Matriculation-level, Higher Secondary (10+2)-level and Graduation-level posts — with the same Part A–D scheme and 15-minute sectional timers. The question level matches the qualification level of the post (in the Graduation examination, Part-C questions stay at 10th-standard level). The examination is in Hindi and English only; multi-shift marks are normalised.
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part-A: General Intelligence | 25 | 50 | 15 minutes |
| Part-B: General Awareness | 25 | 50 | 15 minutes |
| Part-C: Quantitative Aptitude (Basic Arithmetic Skill) | 25 | 50 | 15 minutes |
| Part-D: English Language (Basic Knowledge) | 25 | 50 | 15 minutes |
Total: 100 questions, 200 marks, 60 minutes (80 minutes for scribe-eligible candidates)
Syllabus — Topics to Prepare
Note: this body does not publish a topic-wise syllabus — the pattern above is official, and these are the standard topics asked under each section. Treat them as an indicative preparation list.
General Intelligence
- Matriculation level (non-verbal): similarities and differences, space visualisation, problem solving, analysis, judgement, decision making, visual memory, relationship concepts, figure classification, arithmetical number series, non-verbal series
- Higher levels add: semantic/symbolic/number analogy and classification, series, Venn diagrams, space orientation, embedded figures, pattern folding, word building, coding-decoding, critical thinking, emotional and social intelligence, statement conclusion, syllogistic reasoning (Graduation level)
General Awareness
- Environment and its application to society; current affairs and current events
- Matters of everyday observation and experience in their scientific aspect
- India and its neighbouring countries — History, Culture, Geography, Sports, Economic Scene, General Polity including the Indian Constitution, Scientific Research
Quantitative Aptitude
- All levels: Number Systems, whole numbers, decimals and fractions, fundamental arithmetical operations, Percentage, Ratio and Proportion, Averages, Interest, Profit and Loss, Discount, Tables and Graphs, Mensuration, Time and Distance, Ratio and Time, Time and Work
- 10+2 and Graduation levels add: Algebra (identities, surds, linear-equation graphs), Geometry (triangles, circles, tangents), Mensuration of solids (prism, cone, cylinder, sphere), Trigonometry (ratios, standard identities, heights and distances), Statistical Charts (histogram, frequency polygon, bar diagram, pie chart)
English Language
- Matriculation/Graduation level: basics of English, vocabulary, grammar, sentence structure, synonyms, antonyms, correct usage, comprehension and writing ability
- 10+2 level adds: spot the error, fill in the blanks, mis-spelt words, idioms and phrases, one-word substitution, sentence improvement, active/passive voice, direct/indirect narration, sentence shuffling, cloze passage, comprehension passage
Sources (official documents)
Checked: Pattern verified from the official SSC notice for Phase-XIV/2026 dated 13.04.2026 (Para 15 for the scheme; the notice itself labels the syllabus 'Indicative Syllabus'). SSC also publishes addenda/corrigenda for this phase — check the Notice Board for any change to a specific post before applying.