SSC Posts
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) recruits candidates for a wide range of Group B and Group C posts in central government ministries, departments, offices and organizations.
The post you can apply for depends on the SSC examination, educational qualification, age limit and post-specific eligibility requirements. Some exams recruit for a defined set of posts, while SSC Selection Post can include different posts and departments in each recruitment phase.
Here is an overview of the major SSC posts and the examinations through which they are recruited.
SSC Posts List
| SSC Exam | Major Posts | Typical Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| SSC CGL | Assistant Section Officer, Inspector, Assistant, Auditor, Accountant, Tax Assistant and other posts | Graduation |
| SSC CHSL | Lower Division Clerk, Junior Secretariat Assistant, Data Entry Operator | 12th Pass |
| SSC MTS | Multi-Tasking Staff, Havaldar | 10th Pass |
| SSC GD | Constable (General Duty), Rifleman (General Duty) | 10th Pass |
| SSC CPO | Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and CAPFs | Graduation |
| SSC JE | Junior Engineer in Civil, Mechanical and Electrical disciplines | Diploma or Degree, as prescribed |
| SSC Stenographer | Stenographer Grade C, Stenographer Grade D | 12th Pass |
| SSC Selection Post | Various Group B and Group C posts | 10th, 12th or Graduation, depending on post |
| SSC JHT | Junior Hindi Translator and related Hindi translation posts | Postgraduation and prescribed language qualifications |
The exact post list can change with each recruitment notification. For example, SSC publishes separate vacancy and post information for examinations such as CGL and Stenographer.
SSC CGL Posts
SSC CGL is one of the major graduate-level SSC examinations and recruits candidates for posts across different central government departments and offices.
Common SSC CGL posts include:
- Assistant Section Officer
- Assistant
- Inspector of Income Tax
- Inspector (Central Excise)
- Inspector (Preventive Officer)
- Inspector (Examiner)
- Assistant Enforcement Officer
- Sub-Inspector
- Auditor
- Accountant
- Junior Accountant
- Tax Assistant
- Postal Assistant or similar posts where applicable
- Other Group B and Group C posts notified for the recruitment
The exact combination of posts depends on the vacancies reported for the particular CGL recruitment year.
Detailed pages:
- SSC CGL Posts
- SSC CGL Salary
- SSC CGL Job Profile
- SSC CGL Promotion
SSC’s current 2026 recruitment information continues to show CGL as a major recruitment examination, with tentative vacancies updated during the recruitment cycle.
SSC CHSL Posts
The SSC CHSL examination is conducted for posts requiring higher-secondary-level qualification.
Major posts include:
Lower Division Clerk / Junior Secretariat Assistant
LDC/JSA posts involve clerical and administrative work in government offices.
Typical duties may include:
- Maintaining records
- Preparing and handling documents
- Data entry
- Office correspondence
- File and clerical work
Data Entry Operator
Data Entry Operators are responsible for entering, maintaining and processing information using computer systems.
The exact eligibility and skill requirements depend on the post.
Detailed pages:
- SSC CHSL Posts
- SSC CHSL Salary
- SSC CHSL Job Profile
SSC MTS Posts
The SSC MTS examination recruits candidates for Multi-Tasking Staff posts in various central government offices.
Multi-Tasking Staff
MTS employees perform various supporting and general office duties assigned by their department.
The work can include:
- Office assistance
- Maintaining records
- Moving files and documents
- General office support
- Other duties assigned by the department
Havaldar
SSC also conducts recruitment for Havaldar posts in CBIC and CBN through the MTS & Havaldar examination.
Havaldar recruitment has additional physical requirements.
Detailed pages:
- SSC MTS Posts
- SSC MTS Salary
- SSC MTS Job Profile
SSC GD Posts
The SSC GD examination recruits Constable (General Duty) personnel for specified Central Armed Police Forces and related organizations.
Posts include:
- Constable (General Duty)
- Rifleman (General Duty) in Assam Rifles
The exact force-wise vacancies are specified in the relevant recruitment notification.
Candidates selected through SSC GD may be allocated to forces such as:
- BSF
- CISF
- CRPF
- SSB
- ITBP
- Assam Rifles
- SSF
The applicable force allocation depends on the recruitment rules, vacancies, merit and candidate preferences.
Detailed pages:
- SSC GD Posts
- SSC GD Salary
- SSC GD Job Profile
SSC CPO Posts
The SSC CPO examination is conducted for Sub-Inspector posts in Delhi Police and the Central Armed Police Forces.
Major posts include:
- Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police
- Sub-Inspector in BSF
- Sub-Inspector in CISF
- Sub-Inspector in CRPF
- Sub-Inspector in ITBP
- Sub-Inspector in SSB
The exact vacancies and force-wise requirements are provided in the relevant recruitment notification.
Detailed pages:
- SSC CPO Posts
- SSC CPO Salary
- SSC CPO Job Profile
SSC JE Posts
The SSC Junior Engineer (JE) examination recruits Junior Engineers for government departments and organizations.
The major engineering disciplines are:
- Civil Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
The post is generally designated as Junior Engineer, while the department and discipline can vary according to the vacancies available in that recruitment.
For the 2026 examination, SSC has reported Junior Engineer recruitment involving multiple departments and engineering disciplines.
Detailed pages:
- SSC JE Posts
- SSC JE Salary
- SSC JE Job Profile
SSC Stenographer Posts
SSC conducts the Stenographer Grade C and Grade D examination for stenography-related posts in government departments and offices.
The two main posts are:
Stenographer Grade C
Grade C is a higher-level stenographer post compared with Grade D and is generally associated with central government ministries and offices.
Stenographer Grade D
Grade D stenographers work in various government departments and offices according to the available vacancies.
The actual departments, offices and vacancies vary by recruitment cycle. SSC’s 2026 vacancy document, for example, lists individual ministries, departments and offices against Stenographer Grade C and Grade D vacancies.
Detailed pages:
- SSC Stenographer Posts
- SSC Stenographer Salary
- SSC Stenographer Job Profile
SSC Selection Post
SSC Selection Post is different from examinations such as CGL or CHSL because it can recruit candidates for many different posts across government departments and organizations.
Posts can be available at three educational levels:
- Matriculation
- Higher Secondary
- Graduation and above
Examples of posts that may appear in Selection Post recruitment include:
- Junior Engineer
- Laboratory Assistant
- Clerk
- Storekeeper
- Technical Assistant
- Accountant
- Assistant
- Research Assistant
- Other department-specific posts
The available posts are not fixed. SSC publishes the post-wise details and category numbers for each Selection Post phase.
This makes the latest Selection Post notification particularly important when looking for a specific post.
Detailed pages:
- SSC Selection Post
- SSC Selection Post Posts
- SSC Selection Post Salary
SSC JHT Posts
The SSC Junior Hindi Translator examination is conducted for translation-related posts in central government departments and organizations.
Depending on the recruitment notification, posts can include:
- Junior Hindi Translator
- Junior Translation Officer
- Junior Translator
- Senior Hindi Translator
- Senior Translator
The exact post names and eligibility requirements depend on the relevant recruitment.
Detailed pages:
- SSC JHT Posts
- SSC JHT Salary
- SSC JHT Job Profile
SSC Posts by Educational Qualification
One of the easiest ways to understand SSC posts is to group them by the qualification generally required.
| Qualification | Major SSC Exams | Examples of Posts |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Pass | SSC MTS, SSC GD, Selection Post | MTS, Havaldar, Constable GD, various Selection Posts |
| 12th Pass | SSC CHSL, SSC Stenographer, Selection Post | LDC/JSA, Data Entry Operator, Stenographer Grade C/D, various Selection Posts |
| Diploma / Engineering Qualification | SSC JE, Selection Post | Junior Engineer and technical posts |
| Graduation | SSC CGL, SSC CPO, Selection Post | Assistant, Inspector, Auditor, Accountant, Sub-Inspector and other posts |
| Postgraduation / Specialized Qualification | SSC JHT, Selection Post | Translator and specialized posts |
Qualification requirements are post-specific. A candidate should not assume that every post under an examination has identical eligibility requirements.
SSC Group B and Group C Posts
SSC recruits candidates for different Group B and Group C positions.
The classification depends on the particular post and recruitment rules.
Examples include:
- Assistant Section Officer
- Inspectors
- Sub-Inspectors
- Auditors
- Accountants
- Tax Assistants
- Clerical posts
- Stenographers
- Technical posts
- Multi-Tasking Staff
The group, pay level and department should be checked in the specific recruitment notification.
Which SSC Exam Has the Most Posts?
There is no single fixed answer because the number and type of posts vary according to the vacancies reported for each recruitment cycle.
For example, SSC CGL covers a broad range of graduate-level central government posts, while Selection Post can contain many different post categories across departments.
Therefore, instead of choosing an examination only by the number of posts, candidates should compare:
- Educational qualification
- Age limit
- Job profile
- Salary and pay level
- Promotion opportunities
- Posting conditions
- Physical requirements
- Examination difficulty
- Available vacancies
How to Choose an SSC Post
The right post depends on your qualification, interests and the conditions you are comfortable with.
Consider these factors before selecting your preferences:
1. Educational Qualification
Check whether the post requires 10th, 12th, graduation, engineering or a specialized qualification.
2. Job Profile
Different posts involve very different types of work. Compare office, field, technical, enforcement and clerical responsibilities.
3. Salary and Pay Level
Check the pay level and applicable allowances rather than comparing only the basic salary.
See: SSC Salary
4. Promotion
Promotion opportunities and career progression vary between posts and departments.
See: SSC Promotion
5. Posting
Some posts can involve transfers or postings across different locations. Check the department-specific conditions before choosing preferences.
6. Physical Requirements
Posts under examinations such as SSC GD and SSC CPO have physical and medical requirements that do not apply to every SSC post.
SSC Posts vs SSC Jobs
The terms SSC posts and SSC jobs are often used interchangeably, but they can have slightly different search intent.
- SSC posts generally refers to the designation offered through an SSC recruitment.
- SSC jobs generally refers to the broader employment opportunity, including the post, department, salary, duties and career progression.
For example, Inspector of Income Tax is a post, while the broader opportunity includes the department, responsibilities, salary, posting and career path associated with that post.
Check Before Applying for an SSC Post
Before applying, verify:
- Post name
- Department
- Educational qualification
- Age limit
- Pay level
- Number of vacancies
- Physical requirements, if applicable
- Skill or typing requirements
- Examination stages
- Post preference rules
- Required documents
The latest SSC notification should always be treated as the final source for post-specific eligibility and recruitment conditions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are SSC posts?
SSC posts are government positions for which the Staff Selection Commission conducts recruitment examinations. These include posts such as Assistant, Inspector, Auditor, Accountant, Clerk, Stenographer, Junior Engineer, Constable and Multi-Tasking Staff.
Which SSC posts are available after 10th?
Major options include Multi-Tasking Staff, Havaldar, Constable GD and various Selection Post positions that specify matriculation-level qualification.
Which SSC posts are available after 12th?
Candidates with 12th qualification can apply for posts such as LDC/JSA, Data Entry Operator, Stenographer Grade C/D and certain Selection Post positions, subject to the applicable eligibility criteria.
Which SSC posts require graduation?
SSC CGL and SSC CPO are major graduate-level examinations. SSC Selection Post also includes various posts requiring graduation.
Which SSC exam recruits Junior Engineers?
SSC conducts the Junior Engineer examination for Junior Engineer posts in specified government departments and organizations.
Which SSC exam recruits Sub-Inspectors?
The SSC CPO examination recruits Sub-Inspectors in Delhi Police and the Central Armed Police Forces.
Are SSC posts the same every year?
No. The available posts, departments and vacancies can change from one recruitment cycle to another. Candidates should check the latest notification and vacancy details.
Can I choose my SSC post?
For examinations where multiple posts are available, candidates may be asked to provide post or department preferences according to the recruitment rules. Final allocation depends on the applicable merit, preferences, vacancies and eligibility requirements.