SSC Phase 9 Selection Post 2021 Exam Pattern & Syllabus: As per the latest official notification, the computer-based exam for SSC Phase-9 Group ‘C’, Non-Gazetted & Non-Ministerial Selection Post Recruitment is scheduled to be conducted from 2nd to 10th February 2022. Let’s look in detail at the SSC Selection Posts Phase-9 2021 Exam and Selection Procedure.
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About SSC Staff Selection Posts Exam
Every year SSC announces certain vacancies or Selection Posts for the candidates appearing in different exams. Selection Posts are the limited vacancies for which essential, as well as the desired qualification, is required. Sometimes having relevant experience also helps in getting this job. The name of posts and departments is issued zone-wise by SSC.
About SSC Selection Posts Phase-9 2021 Exam
SSC Selection Posts Phase-9 2021 can be a good opportunity for those who want a decent Government Job. To get selected for SSC Selection Posts, a candidate is only required to appear in the Computer-Based Test (CBT) and obtain marks above the minimum cut-off (qualifying marks). Below are the Important Examination Dates:
| Important Dates for SSC Selection Phase-9 2021 Exam |
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| Dates for submission of online applications |
24th Sep to 25th Oct 2021 |
| Last date for receipt of the application |
25th October 2021 (up to 11.30 P.M.) |
| Last date for making the online fee payment |
28th October 2021 (11.30 P.M.) |
| Last date for the generation of offline Challan |
28th October 2021 (11.30 P.M.) |
| Last date for payment through Challan (during working hours of the Bank) |
1st November 2021 |
| Date of Computer Based Examination |
2nd to 10th February 2022 |
Let’s look in detail at the Exam Pattern and Syllabus for SSC Selection Posts-9 2021 Exam.
SSC Selection Posts Phase-9 2021 Exam Pattern
There will be three separate Computer Based Examinations consisting of Objective/Multiple Choice Questions, for posts with Minimum Educational Qualification of Matriculation, Higher Secondary, and Graduation & above levels. The details of subjects for questions, marks and number of questions subject-wise are given below:
| Subjects |
No. of Questions |
Marks |
Total Duration/ Timing |
| 25 |
50 |
60 Minutes (Total) |
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| 25 |
50 |
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| 25 |
50 |
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| 25 |
50 |
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| Total |
100 questions |
200 marks |
Skill Tests like Typing/Data Entry/Computer Proficiency Test, etc., where prescribed in the Essential Qualification, will be conducted, which will be of qualifying nature. The final Merit List will be drawn on the basis of performance in the Computer Based Examination.
Note:
- Candidates will be shortlisted for Computer Based Examination based on the percentage of marks in Essential Qualifications as indicated by them in their application.
- There will be a negative marking of 0.50 marks for each wrong answer.
- The Commission shall have the discretion to fix different minimum qualifying standards in each component of the Examination taking into consideration among others, category-wise vacancies and category-wise number of candidates.
- The final result along with force allocation will be declared by the Commission based on the performance of candidates in the Computer Based Examination.
- Final scores of the candidates will only be disclosed/ made available on the website of the concerned Regional/ Sub-Regional Offices at the time of declaration of Final Result for the particular category of post.
SSC Selection Posts Phase-9 2021 Syllabus
Let’s have a look at the SSC Selection Posts Phase-9 2021 Syllabus in detail:
Matriculation Level
1. General Intelligence: It would include questions of non-verbal type. The test will include questions on:
| Matriculation Level – General Intelligence Topics |
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| Similarities and differences |
Visual memory |
| Space visualization |
Discriminating observation |
| Problem-solving |
Relationship concepts |
| Analysis |
Figure classification |
| Judgment |
Arithmetical number series |
| Decision making |
Non-verbal series, etc |
The test will also include questions designed to test the candidate’s abilities to deal with abstract ideas and symbols and their relationship, arithmetical computation, and other analytical functions.
2. English Language: Candidates' understanding of the Basics of English Language, its vocabulary, grammar, sentence structure, synonyms, antonyms, and its correct usage, etc. his/her writing ability would be tested.
3. Quantitative Aptitude: This paper will include questions on problems relating to:
| Matriculation Level - Quantitative Aptitude Topics |
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| Number systems |
Interest |
| Computation of whole numbers |
Profit and loss, Discount |
| Decimals and fractions and the relationship between numbers |
Use of tables and graphs |
| Fundamental arithmetical operations |
Mensuration |
| Percentages |
Time and distance |
| Ratio and proportion |
Ratio and time |
| Averages |
Time and work, etc |
4. General Awareness: Questions will be designed to test the ability of the candidate’s general awareness of the environment around him and its application to society. Questions will also be designed to test knowledge of current events and of such matters of everyday observation and experience in their scientific aspects as may be expected of an educated person. The test will also include questions relating to India and its neighboring countries especially pertaining to
- Sports
- History
- Culture
- Geography
- Economic scene
- General Polity including Indian Constitution
- Scientific Research, etc
These questions will be such that they do not require a special study of any discipline.
NOTE: For VH candidates of 40% and above visual disability and opting for SCRIBE there will be no component of Maps/Graphs/Diagrams/Statistical Data in the General Intelligence & Reasoning / General Awareness Paper.
Higher Secondary (10+2) Level
1. General Intelligence: It would include questions of both verbal and non-verbal types. The test will include questions on:
| Higher Secondary Level – General Intelligence Topics |
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| Semantic Analogy |
Semantic Series |
| Symbolic operations |
Figural Pattern – folding and completion |
| Symbolic/Number Analogy |
Number Series |
| Trends |
Embedded figures |
| Figural Analogy |
Figural Series |
| Space Orientation |
Critical Thinking |
| Semantic Classification |
Problem Solving |
| Venn Diagrams |
Emotional Intelligence |
| Symbolic/Number Classification |
Word Building |
| Drawing inferences |
Social Intelligence |
| Figural Classification |
Coding and de-coding |
| Punched hole/pattern-folding & unfolding |
Other sub-topics, if any Numerical operations |
2. English Language:
| Higher Secondary Level – English Language Topics |
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| Spot the Error |
Improvement of Sentences |
| Fill in the Blanks |
Active/Passive Voice of Verbs |
| Synonyms/Homonyms |
Conversion into Direct/Indirect narration |
| Antonyms |
Shuffling of Sentence parts |
| Spellings/ Detecting Mis-spelt words |
Shuffling of Sentences in a passage |
| Idioms & Phrases |
Cloze Passage |
| One word substitution |
Comprehension Passage |
3. Quantitative Aptitude:
| Higher Secondary Level – Quantitative Aptitude Topics |
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| Number Systems |
Computation of Whole Number |
| Decimal and Fractions |
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| Relationship Between Numbers Fundamental Arithmetical Operations |
Percentages |
| Ratio and Proportion |
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| Square roots |
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| Averages |
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| Interest (Simple and Compound) |
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| Profit and Loss |
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| Discount |
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| Partnership Business |
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| Mixture and Allegation |
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| Time and distance |
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| Time and work |
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| Algebra |
Basic algebraic identities of School Algebra and Elementary surds (simple problems) |
| Graphs of Linear Equations |
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| Geometry |
Familiarity with elementary geometric figures and facts |
| Triangle and its various kinds of centres |
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| Congruence and similarity of triangles |
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| Circle and its chords |
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| Tangents |
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| Angles subtended by chords of a circle |
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| Common tangents to two or more circles |
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| Mensuration |
Triangle |
| Quadrilaterals |
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| Regular Polygons |
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| Circle |
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| Right Prism |
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| Right Circular Cone |
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| Right Circular Cylinder |
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| Sphere |
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| Hemispheres |
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| Rectangular Parallelepiped |
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| Regular Right Pyramid with triangular or square Base |
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| Trigonometry |
Trigonometry |
| Trigonometric ratios |
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| Complementary angles |
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| Height and distances (simple problems only) |
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| Standard Identities like sin20 + Cos20=1 etc. |
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| Statistical Charts |
Use of Tables and Graphs - Histogram, Frequency polygon, Bar- diagram, Pie-chart |
4. General Awareness: Questions are designed to test the candidate’s general awareness of the environment around him and its application to society. Questions are also designed to test knowledge of current events and of such matters of everyday observation and experience in their scientific aspect as may be expected of an educated person. The test will also include questions relating to India and its neighboring countries especially pertaining to:
- History
- Culture
- Geography
- Economic Scene
- General Policy
- Scientific Research
Note: For VH candidates of 40% and above visual disability and opting for SCRIBES there will be no component of Maps/Graphs/Diagrams/Statistical Data in the General Intelligence & Reasoning / Quantitative Aptitude.
Graduation and Above Levels
1. General Intelligence: It would include questions of both verbal and non-verbal types. This component may include questions on:
| Graduation Level – General Intelligence Topics |
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| Analogies |
Number series |
| Similarities and differences |
Figural series |
| Space visualization |
Problem-solving |
| Spatial orientation |
Word building |
| Problem-solving |
Coding & de-coding |
| Analysis |
Numerical operations |
| Judgment |
Symbolic operations |
| Decision making |
Trends |
| Visual memory |
Space orientation |
| Discrimination |
Space visualization |
| Observation |
Venn diagrams |
| Relationship concepts |
Drawing inferences |
| Arithmetical reasoning and figural classification |
Punched hole/pattern–folding & un-folding |
| Arithmetic number series |
Figural pattern – folding and completion |
| Non-verbal series |
Indexing |
| Coding and decoding |
Address matching |
| Statement conclusion |
Date & city matching |
| Syllogistic reasoning |
Classification of centre codes/roll numbers |
| Semantic analogy |
Small & capital letters/numbers coding |
| Symbolic/number analogy |
Decoding and classification |
| Figural analogy |
Embedded figures |
| Semantic classification |
Critical thinking |
| Symbolic/number classification |
Emotional intelligence |
| Figural classification |
Social intelligence |
| Semantic series |
Other sub-topics, if any |
2. English Language: Candidates’ ability to understand correct English, their basic comprehension and writing ability, etc. would be tested. The questions in Parts A, B, & D will be of a level commensurate with the essential qualification viz. Graduation and questions in Part C will be of the 10th standard level.
3. Quantitative Aptitude: The questions will be designed to test the ability of appropriate use of numbers and number sense of the candidate. The scope of the test will be:
| Graduation Level – Quantitative Aptitude Topics |
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| Computation of whole numbers |
Common tangents to two or more circles |
| Decimals |
Triangle |
| Fractions and relationships between numbers |
Quadrilaterals |
| Percentage |
Regular Polygons |
| Ratio & proportion |
Circle |
| Square roots |
Right Prism, |
| Averages |
Right Circular Cone, |
| Interest |
Right Circular Cylinder, |
| Profit and loss, Discount |
Sphere, Hemispheres |
| Partnership Business |
Rectangular Parallelepiped |
| Mixture and Alligation |
Regular right pyramid with triangular or square base, |
| Time and Distance |
Trigonometric Ratio |
| Time & Work |
Degree and radian |
| Basic algebraic identities of School Algebra & Elementary Surds |
Measures |
| Graphs of Linear Equations |
Standard Identities |
| Triangle and its various kinds of centres |
Complementary Angles |
| Congruence and similarity of triangles |
Heights and Distances |
| Circle and its chords |
Histogram |
| Tangents |
Frequency Polygon |
| Angles subtended by chords of a circle |
Bar diagram & pie chart |
4. General Awareness: Questions in this component will be aimed at testing the candidate’s general awareness of the environment around him and its application to society. Questions will also be designed to test knowledge of current events and of such matters of everyday observations and experience in their scientific aspect as may be expected of any educated person. The test will also include questions relating to India and its neighboring countries especially pertaining to:
- History
- Culture
- Geography
- Economic Scene
- General Policy
- Scientific Research
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