Age Limit : 18-23 years as on 01-01-2026

Educational Qualification (As on 01-01-2026) : 10th

Application Fee: ₹100/- [Nill for Women, SC/ST & ESM (Ex-Servicemen)]

Scheme of Examination:

Computer Based Examination: The Computer Based Examination will consist of one Objective Type Paper containing 80 questions carrying 2 marks each with the following composition:

Syllabus for the Examination will be as follows:

• General Intelligence and Reasoning: Analytical aptitude and ability to observe and distinguish patterns will be tested through questions principally of non-verbal type. This component may include questions on analogies, similarities and differences, spatial visualization, spatial orientation, visual memory, discrimination, observation, relationship concepts, arithmetical reasoning and figural classification, arithmetic number series, non-verbal series, coding and decoding, etc.
• General Knowledge and General Awareness: Questions in this component will be aimed at testing the candidate’s general awareness of the environment around him. Questions will also be designed to test knowledge of current events and such matters of everyday observations and experience in their scientific aspect as may be expected of any educated person. The test will also include questions relating to India and its neighbouring countries especially pertaining to sports, History, Culture, Geography, Economic Scene, General Polity, Indian Constitution, scientific Research etc. These Questions will be such that they do not require a special study of any discipline.
• Elementary Mathematics: This Section will include questions on problems relating to Number Systems, Computation of Whole Numbers, Decimals and Fractions and the relationship between Numbers, Fundamental arithmetical operations, Percentages, Ratio and Proportion, Averages, Interest, Profit and Loss, Discount, Mensuration, Time and Distance, Ratio and Time, Time and Work, etc.
• English/ Hindi: Candidates’ ability to understand basic English/Hindi and their basic comprehension will be tested.

Physical Efficiency Test (PET)/ Physical Standard Test (PST): Based on the performance in the CBE, candidates will be shortlisted for PET/PST by the Commission. Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and Physical Standard Test (PST) will be conducted at various centres finalized by the CAPFs. Detailed scrutiny of candidates’ eligibility/ documents will be undertaken at the time of DME/ DV. Therefore, it will be the responsibility of the candidates to verify their eligibility as prescribed in this Notice before appearing for CBE/ PET/PST. Candidates shortlisted for PET/PST will be asked to go through biometric verification followed by PET & PST. The PST shall include measurement of height, weight & Chest (as applicable).

Physical Efficiency Test (PET): Candidates have to clear the race within the following time limits:

Physical Standard Test (PST): Physical Standards for the posts are as follows: -

• Height:

Male: 170 cms

Female: 157 cms

• Chest: Male candidates should have the following standards of chest measurement:

Un-expanded: 80 cms

Minimum expansion: 5 cms

Mode of Selection:

• The recruitment process will consist of Computer Based Examination (CBE), Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Physical Standard Test (PST), Medical Examination (DME/ RME) and Document Verification.
• Candidates scoring the following minimum qualifying marks (without adding bonus marks to NCC Certificate holders) in the Computer Based Examination will be considered eligible for short-listing to the next stage (i.e., PET/PST) of the Examination:

• • UR : 30%
  • OBC/EWS : 25%
  • All other categories : 20%

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Official Website : https://ssc.gov.in/

Official Notification : Click Here for PDF file