Bumper SSC Recruitment 2023-24: Your Guide to Over 50,000 Government Jobs
This year 2023 brings great news for individuals aspiring for a government job in the Staff Selection Commission (SSC). The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has announced new recruitments for the years 2023 and 2024. This is a massive recruitment drive with over 50,000 posts, presenting a golden opportunity for government job seekers.
Overview of SSC Recruitment 2023-24
The Staff Selection Commission is conducting this recruitment for over 50,000 posts. Candidates who are at least 10th pass are eligible to apply. In addition to 10th pass, 12th pass and even graduate pass candidates can also apply for these vacancies. Information regarding age limit, selection process, application dates, exam pattern, and syllabus is available.
SSC Exam Calendar 2023-24 Released
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released its exam calendar for the years 2023 and 2024. This calendar outlines the schedule for various upcoming recruitments, including application periods and exam dates.
Detailed Breakdown of Major Vacancies
1. SSC Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Recruitment 2023-24
The SSC CGL recruitment for 2023-24 is for various officer-level posts across numerous government departments in India. These include departments such as the Ministry of Railways, Intelligence Bureau (IB), Ministry of External Affairs, Ministry of Defence, Income Tax Department, CID Department, and CBI. This year, over 20,000 vacancies are expected under CGL.
Applications for CGL will be accepted online only. The selection process involves a Computer-Based Test (CBT) in two tiers: Tier-1 and Tier-2.
Tier-1 Exam Pattern
The Tier-1 exam consists of 100 questions for 200 marks, with each question carrying two marks. There will be negative marking.
- General Intelligence & Reasoning: 25 questions, 50 marks
- General Awareness: 25 questions, 50 marks
- Quantitative Aptitude: 25 questions, 50 marks
- English Comprehension: 25 questions, 50 marks
The exam pattern for Tier-2 will include different subjects across two sessions (Paper 1 Session 1 and Paper 1 Session 2), along with a skill test.
Age Limit
Candidates must be at least 18 years old and not more than 32 years old. Age relaxation benefits are provided for SC, ST, and OBC (NCL) categories.
Application Fees
General and OBC candidates are required to pay ₹100. SC, ST, PwD, and female candidates are exempted from application fees. Payments must be made online.
Educational Qualification
A graduate degree in any discipline (e.g., BA, B.Com, B.Sc, B.Tech) is required.
Important Dates
Applications will run from April to May, with exams scheduled for July.
2. SSC Combined Higher Secondary Level (CHSL) Recruitment 2023-24
The SSC CHSL recruitment for 2023-24 includes posts such as Lower Division Clerk (LDC), Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA), and Data Entry Operator (DEO). Over 4,000 vacancies are anticipated.
Applications will be online, and the selection process involves a Computer-Based Test (CBT) exam.
Tier-1 Exam Pattern
The Tier-1 exam consists of 100 questions for 200 marks.
- English Language: 25 questions, 50 marks
- General Intelligence: 25 questions, 50 marks
- Quantitative Aptitude: 25 questions, 50 marks
- General Awareness: 25 questions, 50 marks
Salary
Selected candidates will receive a salary ranging from ₹19,900 to ₹81,100 per month.
Age Limit
The minimum age is 18 years, and the maximum is 27 years. Age relaxation benefits are also provided.
Application Fees
General and OBC candidates pay ₹100. Reserved categories and female candidates are exempt. Payments are online.
Educational Qualification
Candidates must be 10+2 (12th class) pass.
Important Dates
Applications are expected from May to June.
3. SSC Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) & Havaldar Recruitment 2023-24
The SSC MTS & Havaldar recruitment is for over 10,000 posts. Applications will be online.
Selection Process
For MTS posts, only a Computer-Based Test (CBT) will be conducted. For Havaldar posts, a CBT exam will be followed by a Physical Test and Physical Standard Test.
CBT Exam Pattern (MTS & Havaldar)
The exam is divided into two seasons, each with a 45-minute duration. Negative marking is applicable.
Season 1:
- Numerical and Mathematical Ability: 20 questions, 60 marks
- Reasoning Ability & Problem Solving: 20 questions, 60 marks
Season 2:
- General Awareness: 25 questions, 75 marks
- English Language & Comprehension: 25 questions, 75 marks
Physical Test (for Havaldar posts only)
- Male Candidates: Walking 1600 meters in 15 minutes.
- Female Candidates: Walking 1 kilometer in 20 minutes.
Physical Standard Test (for Havaldar posts only)
- Male Candidates: Height 157.5 cm, Chest 81 cm (with 5 cm expansion).
- Female Candidates: Height 152 cm, Weight 48 kg (with relaxations mentioned).
Salary
Salary for selected candidates will range from ₹5,200 to ₹20,200 with a Grade Pay of ₹1,800.
Age Limit
The minimum age is 18 years, and the maximum is 25 years. Age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories.
Application Fees
General and OBC candidates pay ₹100. Reserved categories and female candidates are exempt. Payments are online.
Educational Qualification
Candidates must be 10th pass.
Important Dates
Applications are scheduled from June to July.
Other Upcoming SSC Vacancies
Apart from these major recruitments, the SSC exam calendar also indicates upcoming vacancies for Delhi Police, Junior Engineer, Stenographer, and Selection Post Phase 11. Notifications for these are expected in July-August.
Conclusion
This year presents a significant opportunity for government jobs through SSC. Candidates are advised to begin their preparations immediately, keeping the detailed application and exam schedule in mind.