SSC Selection Post Phase-XIII (Higher Secondary Level) Syllabus 2025 & Detailed Exam Pattern

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) conducts the Selection Post examination to fill a diverse range of specialized posts in various Ministries and Departments of the Government of India. The exam is held for three distinct educational levels: Matriculation, Higher Secondary, and Graduation. This guide is specifically focused on the 12th Pass (Higher Secondary Level) posts, which offer a significant number of opportunities. To succeed, a comprehensive understanding of the syllabus and exam pattern is crucial.

This guide provides a detailed breakdown of the SSC Selection Post (Higher Secondary Level) 2025 exam, including the Computer-Based Examination pattern and a topic-wise syllabus to streamline your preparation.

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SSC Selection Post 2025: Exam Overview & Pattern

The selection process for the SSC Selection Post primarily involves a single-stage Computer-Based Examination (CBE). For certain posts that require a specific skill set, a Skill Test (like Typing or Data Entry Test) may also be conducted, which will be qualifying in nature. The final merit list is prepared based on the marks obtained in the CBE.

Computer-Based Exam (CBE) Pattern - Higher Secondary Level

Subject	No. of Questions	Maximum Marks	Total Duration
General Intelligence	25	50	60 Minutes (80 Minutes for Scribe candidates)
General Awareness	25	50
Quantitative Aptitude	25	50
English Language	25	50
Total	100	200

Marking Scheme for CBE:

Correct Answer: +2 marks for each correct answer.
Negative Marking: -0.50 marks will be deducted for each incorrect answer.

Syllabus for other exams: SSC CHSL Eligibility SSC GD Syllabus

SSC Selection Post (Higher Secondary Level) Syllabus 2025: In-Depth Topic Breakdown

Success in the exam depends on a deep understanding of every topic. The questions in all subjects will be of the Higher Secondary (10+2) level.

Detailed Topic-wise Syllabus

Subject	In-Depth Topics & Chapters
General Intelligence	This section tests analytical aptitude and ability to observe patterns through both verbal and non-verbal questions. Analogies: Semantic, Symbolic/Number, Figural. Classification: Semantic, Symbolic/Number, Figural. Series: Semantic, Number, Figural. Coding and Decoding, Word Building, Numerical operations, Symbolic operations. Space Orientation, Venn Diagrams, Critical Thinking. Problem Solving, Emotional Intelligence, Social Intelligence.
General Awareness	This section assesses awareness of the environment and its application to society, focusing on current events. Current Affairs: National & International events, Sports, Awards, Books & Authors, Important Schemes. Static GK: History: Important events in Indian History, Culture. Geography: India and its neighboring countries. Polity: Indian Constitution, General Polity, Scientific Research. Economy: Basic Indian Economic Scene.
Quantitative Aptitude	This section is a mix of basic arithmetic and introductory advanced mathematics. Arithmetic: Number Systems (Whole Numbers, Decimals, Fractions), Relationship between numbers. Percentage, Ratio and Proportion, Square roots, Averages. Interest (Simple and Compound), Profit and Loss, Discount. Partnership Business, Mixture and Alligation. Time and distance, Time and Work. Advanced Mathematics (Basics): Algebra: Basic algebraic identities of School Algebra and Elementary surds. Geometry: Familiarity with elementary geometric figures: Triangles and its various kinds of centres, Congruence and similarity of triangles, Circle and its chords, tangents. Mensuration: Triangle, Quadrilaterals, Regular Polygons, Circle, Sphere, Hemispheres, Rectangular Parallelepiped, Regular Right Pyramid with triangular or square base. Trigonometry: Trigonometric ratio, Degree and Radian Measures, Standard Identities, Complementary angles, Heights and Distances. Data Interpretation: Histograms, Frequency polygon, Bar-diagram, Pie-chart.
English Language	This section tests the candidate's understanding of the English language and its fundamentals. Vocabulary: Synonyms & Antonyms, Homonyms One Word Substitution, Idioms & Phrases Spelling Correction Grammar: Spot the Error, Fill in the Blanks, Sentence Improvement Active/Passive Voice of Verbs, Conversion into Direct/Indirect narration Comprehension Skills: Shuffling of Sentence parts (Para Jumbles) Cloze Passage, Comprehension Passage

Related Resources: SSC Selection Post (10th Level) SSC CHSL Eligibility

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FAQs: SSC Selection Post Phase-XIII (Higher Secondary Level) Syllabus 2025

Q1: What is the main difference between the Matriculation and Higher Secondary (12th) level syllabus?

Ans: The primary difference is the increased difficulty and scope of the syllabus. For the 12th level, the Quantitative Aptitude section includes basic concepts from advanced mathematics (Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry), and the English section includes topics like Active/Passive Voice and Direct/Indirect Narration, which are generally not part of the Matriculation level syllabus.

Q2: Do I need in-depth knowledge of advanced maths for the 12th level exam?

Ans: You need a basic, foundational understanding. The official syllabus for the 12th level mentions basic algebraic identities and elementary concepts of Geometry and Trigonometry. The difficulty level will be aligned with the 10+2 standard and will be less rigorous than the Graduation level exam.

Q3: Can a graduate apply for a 12th level Selection Post?

Ans: Yes, as long as you meet the essential educational qualification (which is 10+2 for this level) and other eligibility criteria like age limit for a specific post, you can apply. Your higher qualification does not disqualify you from applying for a post with a lower minimum qualification.

Q4: Will there be a separate exam for each post I apply for at the 12th level?

Ans: No, there is only one Computer-Based Examination for all the posts that fall under the Higher Secondary (10+2) level. Your score in this single exam will be considered for all the 12th-level posts you have applied for.