SSC Selection Roadmap 2026

The Staff Selection Commission follows a merit-based 2-Tier system. While Tier-1 is your gateway, Tier-2 performance ultimately decides your rank and department allocation.

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Negative Marking

0.50 (T1) | 1.00 (T2)

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Tier-1 Duration

60 Minutes

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Merit Base

Tier-2 Marks Only

1. Tier-I: Objective CBE

Qualifying Only

A screening test to filter candidates for the Mains. Marks are not added to the final merit.

• Reasoning (25Q)
• Gen. Awareness (25Q)
• Quant Aptitude (25Q)
• English (25Q)

2. Tier-II: Merit Deciding

Final Rank Stage

Conducted in two sessions on the same day. This determines your post and department.

  • Session 1: Math, Reasoning, English, GA (2hr 15m)
  • Session 2: Data Entry Speed Test (15m)
  • ⚠️ Computer Knowledge is qualifying but mandatory!

3. Post Preference & DV

After Tier-2 results, you must submit your department preferences online. Physical DV is now conducted by the Indenting Departments after final results.

Online Preference Dept. Verification