SSC Exams 2024-25: Upcoming SSC Exam List, Calendar

It’s no wonder that the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) is considered one of India’s most prestigious and eminent exam-conducting authorities—the reasons are manifold. SSC offers diverse job opportunities, attracting aspirants from across the nation. Immense numbers of interested national candidates willingly apply for these SSC exams yearly to stand a chance for the advertised vacancies. However, this requires excellent persistence, a well-thought-out exam-taking strategy, and a good understanding of the syllabus and exam pattern. 

Now, to be shortlisted for the applied exam, one must first understand the nature of when the exams usually are conducted, and most of all, one must know the significant SSC exams conducted throughout the country—yes, we mean the list of all SSC exams 2024–25, such as SSC CHSL, SSC CGL, SSC GD, SSC JE, SSC CPO, SSC Steno, SSC MTS, and more. So, to help aspirants get an upper edge, we have listed all upcoming SSC exams on this page, including syllabus, calendar, exam pattern, etc.

Latest News:
— Some exam dates have been revised. Check the to learn more about this update. Candidates can check the complete SSC exam calendar 2024-25 here and its development here.
— The SSC exam calendar is out. Check out the upcoming SSC government exams in the table below. Keep an eye on this page for more updates.

SSC conducts numerous exams occasionally and usually mandates that aspirants have at least a high school passed certificate from a recognised board or university. 

SSC Exam Notification 2024-25

SSC announces briefed or detailed notifications on its portal, viz. ssc.nic.in, including all the details aspirants need to know about the exam before applying. From exam date, to eligibility, to exam pattern, to list of exam centres, to exam date—the SSC exam notification consists of everything aspirants need.

Here’s the list of some SSC notifications, with the dates they will be released on:

• SSC MTS: Notification will be released on May 24, 2024.
• SSC SI: Notification will be issued on February 15, 2024.
• SSC JE: Advertisement will be published on February 29, 2024.
• SSC Steno: Notice will be uploaded on July 16, 2024.
• SSC JHT: Notification will be published on July 23, 2024.

Get the list of all exams in the SSC exam calendar on this page.

One of the most crucial steps to cracking the SSC exam is staying — not just one — but two steps ahead. And that is where the upcoming SSC exam list comes into play — or what is referred to as the ‘SSC exam calendar’. 

So, without further ado, let us get into it:

SSC Exam Calendar 2024–25

Here is the list of all upcoming SSC exams:

Examination Name	Notification Date	Last Date to Apply	Exam Date
Grade ‘C’ Stenographer Limited Departmental Competitive Examination, 2023-2024	January 5, 2024 (Friday)	January 25, 2024 (Thursday)	May 9, 2024
JSA/ LDC Grade Limited Departmental Competitive Examination, 2023-2024	January 12, 2024 (Friday)	February 1, 2024 (Thursday)	May 10, 2024
SSA/UDC Grade Limited Departmental Competitive Examination, 2023-2024	January 19, 2024 (Friday)	February 8, 2024 (Thursday)	May 13, 2024
Selection Post Examination, Phase-XII, 2024	February 1, 2024 (Thursday)	February 28, 2024 (Wednesday)	May 6, 7, and 8, 2024
Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces Examination, 2024	February 15, 2024 (Thursday)	March 14, 2024 (Thursday)	May 9, 10, and 13, 2024
Junior Engineer (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical and Quantity Surveying & Contracts) Examination, 2024	February 29, 2024 (Thursday)	March 29, 2024 (Friday)	June 4, 5, and 6, 2024
Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination, 2024	April 2, 2024 (Tuesday)	May 1, 2024 (Wednesday)	Jun-Jul, 2024
Multi-Tasking (Non-Technical) Staff, and Havaldar (CBIC & CBN) Examination-2024	May 7, 2024 (Tuesday)	June 6, 2024 (Thursday)	Jul-Aug, 2024
Combined Graduate Level Examination, 2024	June 11, 2024 (Tuesday)	July 10, 2024 (Wednesday)	Sep-Oct, 2024
Stenographer Grade ‘C’ & ‘D’ Examination, 2024	July 16, 2024 (Tuesday)	August 14, 2024 (Wednesday)	Oct-Nov, 2024
Junior Hindi Translator, Junior Translator and Senior Hindi Translator Examination, 2024	July 23, 2024 (Tuesday)	August 21, 2024 (Wednesday)	Oct-Nov, 2024
Constables (GD) in Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), NIA, SSF and Rifleman (GD) in Assam Rifles Examination, 2025	August 27, 2024 (Tuesday)	September 27, 2024 (Friday)	Dec, 2024 – Jan, 2025

Now, we will go over each SSC exam — one by one and link to the specific SSC exam to have aspirants at ease. Let us begin with the first SSC exam, i.e., SSC CHSL.

SSC CHSL Exam

CHSL in SSC CHSL, standing for Combined Higher Secondary Level, is a national-level examination conducted by SSC to select talented aspirants for several posts throughout the country. Aspirants are usually posted into government departments, ministries, and offices for advertised vacancies. The SSC CHSL exam is conducted tier-wise, namely Tier-1, Tier-2, Tier-3, etc.

This year, the SSC CHSL notification came out on May 9, 2023, and the SSC CHSL Tier-1 exam was conducted from August 9 to 17, whereas the SSC CHSL Tier-2 exam will be organised on November 2, 2023. The overall vacancies for the SSC CHSL recruitment this year are 1,600. Vacancies like LDC/JSA, DEO, and PA/SA are advertised in the SSC CHSL notification. 

SSC MTS Exam

SSC MTS is another prestigious SSC exam conducted to hire the best candidates for Multi-tasking Staff positions. Again, the best-fit candidates are recruited in different government departments and agencies. Aspirants have to undergo a well-planned selection process, including tier-wise exams. The SSC MTS (Non-technical) exam is over, while the SSC Multi-Tasking Staff (Civilian) for roles in the Delhi Police is yet to be conducted in January or February 2024.

This year, SSC advertised 1,558 vacancies for various posts under SSC MTS recruitment. The exam is being conducted from September 1 to 14, 2023. In addition to passing Paper-1, aspirants must also appear for physical exams, such as the Physical Efficiency Test (PET)/ Physical Standard Test (PST) — both for the Havaldar post. Learn more about the SSC MTS exam 2023-24 using the exam card given above.

SSC CGL Exam

‘CGL’ in SSC CGL stands for Combined Graduate Level, the most popular SSC exam among others. Posts advertised under this cadre are labelled Group ‘C’ and Group ‘C’. The exam consists of tier-wise exams, such as Tier-1 and Tier-2. Both tiers are computer-based tests (CBTs); however, Tier-II combines Paper-1, Paper-2, and Paper-3. 

Paper-1 is mandatory for all aspirants to pass, whereas Paper-2 and Paper-3 are compulsory for aspirants who applied for Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) and Assistant Audit Officer (AAO)/Assistant Accounts Officer (AAO). Having cleared all the rounds, aspiring candidates are called for a Skill Test, a Data Entry Speed Test. Depending on the post applied for, there could also be a Computer Proficiency Test.

SSC GD Constable Exam

SSC GD can be expanded as the Staff Selection Commission General Duty exam. Developed by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), SSC GD is conducted to hire best-fit candidates for General Duty Constable posts para-military forces. Just like any other exam, aspirants willing to be shortlisted for this one must have good preparation, unyielding dedication and unshakable determination.

The SSC exam for the GD Constable post comprises three stages: CBT, PET, and PST, followed by a document verification round. The SSC Constable (Executive) exam is to be conducted in November or December 2023. Aspirants need to keep an eye on every update the SSC brings and stay one step ahead accordingly. We have added the SSC GD Constable exam page above that will help them achieve good grades on the test and be in sync with the exam updates.

SSC CPO Exam

SSC CPO is another entrance test that aspirants wish to appear for. CPO is an abbreviation for Central Police Organisation. The SSC CPO 2023-34 exam is conducted for aspirants willing to join the Police force. SSC conducts an online test to check candidates’ basic knowledge, followed by a Physical Efficiency Test (PET). Upon clearing the test — all rounds of it — applicants get placed in prestigious departments, namely CAPF, CISF, BSF, ITBP, SSB, Delhi Police, etc. 

This year, SSC announced 1,876 vacancies for Sub Inspector (SI) — Executive in Delhi Police and SI  (General Duty) in CAPFs. The SSC CPO exam date depicts that Paper 1 will be conducted from October 3 to 6, 2023, whereas Paper 2 is to take place on December 22, 2023. The below-mentioned exam card has laid out a detailed breakdown of the vacancy and notification. Be sure to check out the same.

SSC Stenographer

Also known as SSC Steno, SSC Stenographer is another competitive entrance test organised at a national level to screen candidates for various Grade ‘C’ and Grade ‘D’ jobs. This year, SSC declared a total of 1,207 vacancies for the Stenographer post, and the candidates will be selected based on their performance in a computer-based test (CBT) and skill test. 

Aspirants willing to appear for the exam must be well-versed with the syllabus and pattern outlined in the SSC Steno exam pillar page below. That page contains everything candidates need to know about the exam, such as eligibility criteria, application form submission, fee, exam centre, admit card, cut-off, and most importantly, exam-taking strategies or preparation tips. This year, the SSC Stenographer Grade ‘C’ & ‘D’ exams will likely be conducted in October/November 2023.

SSC Selection Post

The SSC Selection Post exam is organised in phases such as Phase IX (Secondary), Phase X (Higher Secondary), or Phase XI (Graduate).

SSC Selection Post is another test most aspirants willingly apply for. It is the exam conducted for hiring the best candidates for various posts in government departments. Another important aspect aspirants need to know is that it is conducted at three different levels: Matric, Intermediate, and Graduate.

These levels are the minimum educational requirements every applicant must have to proceed to application submission. The basic salary of candidates shortlisted for the post under SSC Selection Post is Rs. 5200/- to Rs. 34800/-; however, the grade pay could vary from time to time and also depends on the job advertised. 

DRDO MTS

Although DRDO MTS, which stands for Defense Research and Development Organisation Multi-tasking Staff, is not conducted by SSC, it holds the same significance as any of those SSC exams. That is why bagged this list of top SSC exams 2023-24. DRDO MTS is conducted in two tiers: Tier-1 and Tier-2. The DRDO MTS Tier-1 exam is the first stage that aspirants must qualify to appear for the next one. 

After passing the Tier-1 and DRDO MTS Tier-2 exams, aspirants must appear for a document verification round to be shortlisted for the available or applied posts. Both Tier-1 and Tier-2 exams are conducted for 90 minutes each. The qualifying marks for Tier-1 for General candidates are 40%, whereas SC/ST aspirants need only score 35% — i.e., 5% relaxation for reserved category candidates.

FCI Manager

FCI Manager is another competitive entrance test conducted by the Food Corporation of India and brings a lucrative pay scale for aspirants willing to make a good living. FCI releases numerous job advertisements on its portal from time to time, and applicants who apply must undergo different phases of selection rounds, namely an online examination, interview, and training.

FCI conducts the recruitment exam for ‘Manager’ in phases, such as FCI Manager Phase 1 and FCI Manager Phase 2. Also, FCI releases the vacancy details zone-wise, i.e., east zone, west zone, south zone, and north zone. The salary paid to the aspirants selected for the Manager post, regardless of their job level or niche, starts at Rs. 40,000/- and goes up to Rs. 1,40,000/-, which is quite impressive compared to other job pay scales.

IB ACIO Tier I

While IB ACIO is not part of or has nothing to do with SSC exams 2023-24 listed on this page, it holds equal importance as the latter. For this exam, aspirants must have completed their graduation; however, aspirants with some computer knowledge will be given preference. So, before applying for this recruitment, aspirants must have computer proficiency. 

The syllabus for IB ACIO includes subjects like General Awareness, English Language, General Studies, Quantitative Aptitude, etc. Aspirants can refer to the IB ACIO syllabus page to understand more about the exam or what it takes to ace the test at the first attempt. 

IB Security Assistant/Executive

What is another exam holding the equivalent importance as that of any SSC exam? Well, IB Security is what comes to mind. Intelligent Bureau conducts a Security Assistant or Executive exam every year to hire worthy candidates for the mentioned post. Aspirants must have passed the Class 10 exams to be eligible to apply for this recruitment. 

Last year, IB introduced 1,525 vacancies for this post last year, which will likely change this year; however, the number will stay close to the previous year’s. What is good about this recruitment is that just like any other SSC exam, IB introduces the IB Security Assistant for different parts of India, such as Ahmedabad, Amritsar, Bengaluru, Dehradun, and other states or cities.

Now that most positions advertised by the SSC seem poles apart from each other, most of them may have one thing in common — or at least something in a similar fashion. Yes, the SSC syllabus is the point of discussion here. 

The following are the major sections covered in the SSC Tier-I syllabus, despite the position advertised:

• General Awareness 
• English Language
• Reasoning
• Quantitative Aptitude

As for the Tier-II exam, the subsequent sections contribute:

• General English
• Quantitative Aptitude
• General Studies (Finance and Economics)
• Statistics

Aspirants might want to take an in-depth look at the following syllabi:

• SSC CGL Syllabus
• SSC JE Syllabus
• SSC GD Constable Syllabus
• SSC Steno Syllabus
• SSC MTS Syllabus
• SSC CPO Syllabus
• SSC CHSL Syllabus
• SSC Selection Post Syllabus

For more syllabus-related articles, head over to the SSC section on Embibe.

Acing the SSC exams on your first attempt requires careful preparation and a strategic approach. Here are some expert-suggested tips to help you succeed:

1. Understand the Exam Pattern

• Familiarise yourself with the specific SSC exam you’re taking, whether it’s SSC CGL, CHSL, or others.
• Understand the exam pattern, including the number of tiers, subjects, and marking schemes.

2. Create a Study Schedule

• Develop a comprehensive study schedule that covers all subjects and topics.
• Allocate more time to challenging subjects and topics that require extra attention.

3. Gather Study Materials

• Collect high-quality study materials, including textbooks, online resources, and previous years’ question papers.
• Consider enrolling in a reputable coaching program if necessary.

4. Practice Regularly

• Regular practice is key. Solve previous years’ question papers and take mock tests to improve time management and accuracy.
• Focus on both speed and accuracy when practising.

5. Subject-Wise Approach

• Pay special attention to your weakest subjects and topics.
• Divide your study time equally among subjects and allocate more time to challenging areas.

6. Stay Updated

• Stay informed about the latest current affairs, especially in areas like general knowledge and current events.
• Follow newspapers, magazines, and online news sources regularly.

7. Time Management

• Practice time management during preparation and the exam. Stick to a schedule to complete each section within the allotted time.

8. Healthy Lifestyle

• Maintain a healthy lifestyle with a balanced diet, regular exercise, and adequate sleep. Physical and mental well-being is crucial during exam preparation.

9. Revision

• Regularly revise what you’ve studied to retain information and reinforce your memory.
• Create concise notes for quick revision.

10. Stay Positive and Confident

• Maintain a positive attitude and self-confidence. Believing in your abilities is half the battle.
• Manage stress through relaxation techniques like meditation and yoga.

11. Follow Exam Guidelines

• Read and follow all the instructions provided in the exam hall.
• Begin with the section you’re most comfortable with to build confidence.

12. Seek Guidance

• Don’t hesitate to seek guidance from mentors, teachers, or successful candidates who have cleared SSC exams.

13. Mock Interviews and Personality Tests

• If applicable, prepare for mock interviews and personality tests to excel in the final selection stages.

14. Stay Informed About Updates

• Keep an eye on SSC’s official website for updates on exam dates, notifications, and changes in the exam pattern.

15. Avoid Negative Marking

• In exams with negative markings, only answer the questions you’re reasonably sure of. Guesswork can lead to negative marks.

Aspirants interested in applying for upcoming SSC exams or those who already applied for SSC entrance tests can take mock tests on Embibe to take their preparation to the next level.

But why should you take SSC exam mock tests on Embibe — despite the fact they are?

Well, that’s an intelligent question and here’s a brief explanation of how mock tests can be helpful for SSC exams:

1. Realistic Simulation: Embibe’s mock tests simulate the actual SSC exam conditions, helping you become familiar with the format, timing, and question types.
2. Self-assessment: They allow you to assess your level of preparedness and identify areas where you need improvement.
3. Time Management: Practicing with mock tests will help you develop effective time management skills, ensuring you can complete the exam within the allocated time.
4. Targeted Preparation: By analysing mock test results, you can focus your study efforts on your weaker areas and improve your overall performance.
5. Confidence Boost: Scoring well on mock tests will boost your confidence, reducing anxiety and increasing your chances of success on the actual exam.

SSC Exam Mock Test 2024 — Practice for!

Aspirants willing to pass any SSC exams with flying colours can refer to the exam-specific mock test series below for improved performance only after a few attempts:

• SSC CGL Mock Test
• SSC CHSL Mock Test
• SSC Selection Post Mock Test
• SSC MTS Mock Test
• SSC JE Mock Test
• SSC GD Constable Mock Test
• SSC Stenographer Mock Test
• SSC GD Mock Test
• SSC CPO Paper 1 Mock Test
• SSC CPO Tier 2 Mock Test

Here are some FAQs regarding SSC exams that aspirants may find helpful:

We hope that our article on SSC Exams 2024–25 has been helpful. Should you still have any questions, do not hesitate to reach out to us on the Embibe learning app.