SSC Exams 2022-2023: SSC Exam Schedule (Released), Official Notification
SSC Exams 2022: Most candidates after completing their graduation look forward to get a government job for a stable future. The various exams conducted by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) are the foremost choice of the candidates. Some of the most sought after exams include SSC CGL, SSC JE, SSC CAPF, etc. The candidates after completing their bachelor’s or equivalent degree can apply for these exams as per their choice and eligibility.
Certain SSC exams can also be given by the candidates right after clearing their class 10th or 12th examination or their equivalent. Some of these exams are SSC CHSL, SSC MTS, etc. These exams also land the candidates direct to their dream government jobs with a promising future.
News: The Staff Selection Commission has released SSC calendar 2022-2023.
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How can you prepare for the SSC Exams 2022?
A candidate preparing for any of the exams conducted by SSC should keep in mind that the main things they need to prepare for include the following:
- General Awareness
- General Intelligence & Reasoning
- English Comprehension
- Quantitative Aptitude
Well, other than these four common topics, the candidates may also have to prepare for other specific topics depending on their exam. For example, the candidates preparing for JHT (Junior Hindi Translator) will also have to prepare for general Hindi. Similarly, if the candidate is preparing for JE (Junior Engineer) need to prepare for general engineering.
Now, let’s check the complete preparation guide for SSC exams 2022.
First of all know about the actual pattern and syllabus of the exam you are hoping to appear for. Your complete preparation should be done accordingly.
The best way to prepare for General Awareness is by reading newspaper and listening news on television or radio. You can also take help from books like Pratiyogita Darpan where you can find events from all around the world at one place.
Candidates must also prepare themselves for general reasoning and basic aptitude (except for JHT) before appearing for the exam. Books from RS Aggarwal are perfect to prepare for these topics. You can also solve questions from previous years’ sample papers related to the exam you wish to appear for.
Basic understanding of English is also necessary for SSC exam aspirants. Basic grammar, vocabulary and satisfactory usage of English by the candidates are tested under this section. You can refer to Arihant books to prepare for English.
Advanced books for SSC Preparation
The basic books for SSC preparation have already discussed above. Candidates in the advanced stage of their preparation can refer to the following recommended books:
- General Awareness: Lucent’s General Knowledge, Arihant General Knowledge
- General Intelligence & Reasoning: Analytical Reasoning by M K Pandey, Kiran’s SSC Reasoning
- English Comprehension: Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis, Grammar & Composition by Wren and Martin
- Quantitative Aptitude: Quantitative Aptitude for CAT by Arun Sharma, Arihant Publication
Pattern of the SSC exams 2022
The different exams by SSC are conducted differently. However, most of the exams are conducted in form of two papers- paper 1 and paper 2 (CAPF, MTS, etc). In some other exams skill tests are conducted (Stenographer, CGL, etc). The CGL and CHSL exams are conducted in 4 tiers. Candidates appearing for an exam must go through their specific pattern in detail.
List of the Top SSC Exams 2022
Brief details about some of the top exams by SSC that the government job aspirants can go for are given below.
Candidates with a bachelor’s degree keen to get recruited at group B and C posts in different Ministries/ Organizations/ Departments etc can apply for SSC CGL. Interested candidates will be hopefully able to submit their online application forms from the month of May.
After completing their 12th exams, the candidates can appear for the SSC CHSL exam and get recruited for different posts such as Postal Assistant, Sorting Assistant, Lower Division Clerk, etc. The recruitment process will start with release of application form, hopefully in November.
SSC JHT is conducted with the aim to select candidates for the posts of Junior Translator, Senior Translator and Hindi Pradhyapak. Eligibility is different for different posts and some might also require master’s degree. Candidates are suggested to check its complete details before applying.
The candidates with a pass in matriculation (class 10) exam or equivalent are eligible to apply for the SSC MTS examination. The candidates qualifying this exam are shortlisted for recruitment at different positions for Group C posts. Interested applicants can apply for the exam in online mode.
In order to get recruited for the posts of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), sub-inspector in Delhi police, and assistant sub-inspectors in CISF, the applicants need to clear the SSC CAPF exam. The application form for the same is expected to be released in the month of March.
SSC conducts online exam to shortlist the candidates for the position of Stenographer. The exam is followed by skill test and only those clearing the online test are eligible for it. The choice to appear for skill test in Hindi or English can be given by the candidates at the time of application form filling.
An open examination will be held by the SSC for recruitment to the posts of Constable in BSF, CISF, CRPF, ITBP, etc. The interested candidates can apply for the exam in online mode from the month of July (tentatively). The SSC Constable GD exam will also be conducted in online mode.
Candidates with diploma in the relevant branch of engineering or equivalent degree can apply for the SSC JE examination. The process of application and conduction of exam, all will be held only in online mode. It is expected that the application form will be released in the month of October.
SSC Scientific Assistant in Meteorological Department
To select the candidates for the post of Scientific Assistant in India Meteorological Department, open competitive exam will be conducted by SSC. Those with bachelor’s degree in Science or its equivalent can apply for the exam conducted in online mode in month of November (tentatively).
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