Staff Selection Commission (SSC) conducts recruitment for the post of Lower Division Clerk (LDC) in India.

A candidate must have passed the matriculation exam or its equivalent from any recognized Board.

Age Limit:
• Candidates age should not more than 45 years
• This age limit is relaxable up to a maximum of 5 years for SC/ST candidates
• Age relaxation as per rules

Pay Scale:
• Pay Band-I(Rs.5200-20200/-) with Grade Pay of Rs.1900/-

Selection Process:
• One is selected on the basis of the performance in the Written Exam and Typing Test.
• One have to pass the Type Test at minimum typing speed of 35 w.p.m. in English or 30 w.p.m. in Hindi on Computer

Scheme of Examination

Written Examination:

The written examination consists of the following tests-

Paper I

Paper I consists of following sections.
• General Intelligence and Reasoning - It has both verbal as well as non-verbal type of questions. It may include questions on analogies, similarities, differences, space visualization, problem- solving, analysis, judgement, decision-making, visual memory, discrimination, observation, relationship concepts, and arithmetical reasoning, arithmetical number-series.
• Clerical Aptitude - This test is designed to test the candidate’s intelligence and aptitude.
• English Language - This test is designed to test the candidate’s comfort level with the language.
• Numerical Ability - Questions are designed to test the arithmetical computation of numbers, decimals and fractions.
• General Awareness - This test is designed to check the general knowledge and the general awareness of the candidate.

Paper II

It consists of a typewriting test.

Typewriting Test

The typewriting test will consist of one paper on running matter of 10 minutes duration.

It is of a qualifying nature where the speed for English is 30 WPM and for Hindi it is 25 WPM.

Those candidates who qualify are eligible to be recommended for appointment.