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SSC Combined Higher Secondary Level (10+2) Examination, 2015
Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has announced the Combined Higher Secondary Level (10+2) Examination for 2015. This recruitment drive offers 6578 positions across various posts.
Available Posts
The examination includes three main categories of positions:
- Assistant/Sorting Assistant: 3523 posts
- Lower Division Clerks: 2049 posts
- Data Entry Operator: 1006 posts
Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit: Candidates must be between 18-27 years as of 01/08/2015
Education Qualification: Must have passed 12th (10+2) Standard or equivalent examination from a recognized Board or University.
Examination Pattern
The selection process varies by post:
- Written Examination and Skill Test for Data Entry Operator
- Written Test and Typing Test for Postal Assistant & Sorting Assistant (PA/SA)
- Written Test and Typing Test for Lower Division Clerk on Computer
Important Dates
- Date of Notification: 12/06/2015
- Start date for online application: 13/06/2015
- Last date for online application (Part-I): 22/07/2015 (till 05:00 PM)
- Last date for online application (Part-II): 24/07/2015 (till 05:00 PM)
- Date of Examination: 01/11/2015, 15/11/2015 & 22/11/2015
Syllabus for Written Examination
The written test covers four main sections:
General Intelligence
Questions include verbal and non-verbal types covering semantic analogy, symbolic operations, number analogy, trends, figural analogy, space orientation, semantic classification, Venn diagrams, drawing inferences, and more.
English Language
Topics include spotting errors, fill in the blanks, synonyms/homonyms, antonyms, spellings, idioms & phrases, one word substitution, sentence improvement, active/passive voice, direct/indirect narration, and comprehension passages.
Quantitative Aptitude
This section includes arithmetic (number systems, percentages, ratios, averages, interest, profit & loss), algebra (basic identities, elementary surds), geometry (triangles, circles), mensuration (various shapes), trigonometry, and statistical charts.
General Awareness
Questions test general awareness of environment, current events, everyday observations, and knowledge of India and neighboring countries including history, culture, geography, economic scene, and scientific research.