Introduction
Understanding the exam pattern and syllabus will help the candidates in devising effective preparation strategies. Speed/ Time management is vital in obtaining a good score in any competitive exam and hence, analysis of SSC Selection Post Phase VIII Exam Pattern and syllabus is very crucial to be able to complete the exams in the stipulated time.
- The Selection Process involves Single Online Exam followed by an Document Verification.
- The successful candidates will be called for an Document Verification.
- The SSC reserves the right to reject any application without assigning any reason and no correspondence in this regard will be entertained.
- Selection is made strictly as per merit, on the basis of all recruitment stages.
Exam Pattern
SSC Selection Post Phase VIII Exam Pattern 2020
| SSC Selection Post Phase-VIII Exam Pattern | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S.No | Name Of Test | No.of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
| 1. | Reasoning | 25 | 50 | 60 Minutes (80 minutes for candidates eligible for scribes |
| 2. | English Language | 25 | 50 | |
| 3. | Quantitative Aptitude (Basic Arithmetic Skill) | 25 | 50 | |
| 4. | General Awareness | 25 | 50 | |
| Total | 100 | 200 | 60 Minutes | |
Note:
- There will be negative marking of 0.50 marks for each wrong answer.
- Skill Tests like Typing/ Data Entry/ Computer Proficiency Test, etc., where prescribed in the Essential Qualification, will be conducted, which will be of a qualifying nature.
Tie Cases
RESOLUTION OF TIE CASES:
In the event of tie in the normalized scores of candidates in the Computer Based Examination, such cases will be resolved by applying following criteria, one after another, till the tie is resolved:
- i. Total marks in Computer Based Examination.
ii. Marks in Part-A of Computer Based Examination.
iii. Marks in Part-B of Computer Based Examination.
iv. Date of Birth, with older candidates placed higher.
v. Alphabetical order of names.
Other Articles
SSC Selection Post Phase-VIII - Official Notification
SSC Selection Post Phase-VIII - Syllabus
