The Staff Selection Commission SSC is an attached office of the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), Government of India. Mandated to recruit staff for non-technical Group B and Group C positions across central ministries and departments, the Staff Selection Commission SSC conducts various nationwide competitive recruitment drives every year.
Overview of Staff Selection Commission SSC
The Staff Selection Commission SSC selects candidates for administrative, clerical, inspector, and technical support roles. The commission regularly publishes exam calendars, notifications, answer keys, and final merit lists to ensure transparent and merit-based recruitment processes for public service aspirants.
Important Information
Eligibility & Benefits
- Eligibility
- Indian citizens meeting the age and educational qualification criteria specified for each individual SSC examination notification.
- Benefits
- A single, standardised route to apply for non-technical Group B and C central government posts through open competitive examinations.
- Required documents
- Educational certificates, age proof, category certificate (if applicable), photograph and signature for online application.
How to Apply
- Application process
- Register on the SSC candidate portal, complete One-Time Registration (OTR), and apply to the specific examination notification within its open application window.
Official Source
Staff Selection Commission, Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
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Last verified: 2026-09-06
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