SSC Selection Post Phase 8 2020 – Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the answer key of selection post phase 8 exam 2020. Candidates who have opted for exam centres in bihar state appeared for the exam on December 14, 2020. For other state candidates, the exam was held from November 06, to 10, 2020. For SSC selection post phase 8, a total of 1355 vacancies is released. The posts advertised are of DEO, Clerk, Junior Engineer, Scientific Assistant, Technical Operator, MTS, and other posts. Get here complete details related to SSC Selection Post Phase 8 2020 including the application process, eligibility, admit card, result, exam pattern, syllabus, and other information.
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SSC Selection Post Phase 8 2020
It is important for candidates to keep the mobile number and email address active till the recruitment process end. Information related to future events is conveyed to candidates through these contact details. Get the important dates related to SSC Selection Post Phase 8 2020 from the table provided below:
| SSC Selection Post Phase 8 2020 | Important Dates |
| Start date of the application form | 21 Feb 2020 |
| Last date for the submission of application form | 20 Mar 2020 |
| Last date for receipt of application form | 20 Mar 2020 |
| Last date for the payment of online fee | 23 Mar 2020 |
| Last date for the payment of offline fee | 23 Mar 2020 |
| SSC Selection Post Phase 8 2020 Exam Date | Other candidates – 06, to 10 Nov 2020 Bihar Exam Centre – 14 Dec 2020 |
| Publishing of Answer key | 27 Dec 2020 |
| Declaration of Result | To be announced |
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Overview of SSC Selection Post Exam
The exam conducted by Staff Selection Commission for Selection Post is an excellent opportunity for those who wish to do government jobs. Under the SSC selection post recruitment, several posts are advertised. Read on and know every important detail related to SSC selection post exam below.
| Name of the exam | Selection Post Phase 8 |
| Conducting Body | Staff Selection Commission |
| Year | 2020 |
| Mode of Application | Online Mode |
| Mode of exam | Computer Based Test (CBT) |
| Qualifying Exam | 35% |
| Official website | ssc.nic.in |
SSC Selection Post Phase 8 Answer Key 2020
After the commencement of the examination, SSC releases the answer key for the examination. Candidates can download SSC Selection Post Phase 8 answer key from the official website, ssc.nic.in. Initially, provisional answer keys release on the official website after the examination. Candidates can go through the tentative answer key and submit their objections within the prescribed time limit. For each objection (per question), applicants have to pay Rs.100/-. The expert’s committee looks into the objections before finalizing the answer keys. Once the process for objection is over, candidates can download Selection Post Phase 8 final answer key online. No objections after the release of final answer key are entertained.
SSC Selection Post Phase 8 2020 Result
After the release of final answer key, candidates can check their result for CBT and final result online. To check SSC Selection Post Phase 8 2020 result, visit the official website ssc.nic.in. SSC releases the result in merit list format. Name of roll number of the selected candidates is provided on the CBT merit list.
Tie-breaking Criteria for SSC Selection Post Phase 8 2020
In case, candidates secure equal marks in computer based test, then tie-breaking criteria help to resolve ties. By applying the following criteria, one after another till the tie is resolved, a tie is resolved.
- Total marks secured in CBT.
- Marks secured in Part A of CBT
- Marks secured in Part B of CBT
- Date of birth, in case of older candidates, are placed higher in the list
- Alphabetical order of the names
Documents Required for SSC Selection Post Phase 8 2020 Verification
For the documents verification round, candidates have to carry these documents with them. Carry photocopies and original of these documents for SSC Selection Post Phase 8 document verification round.
- 02 passport size photograph
- Photo ID proof
- 10th / 12th certificate
- As per the requirement of the post, candidates have to submit educational qualification
- Experience certificate
- Caste certificate
- The person with disability certificate in the required certificate
- Ex-servicemen certificate
- A relevant certificate stating age relaxation
- No objection certificate if already employed
- In case name is changed after the matriculation, then carry these documents
- For married women: Photocopy of husband’s passport showing names of the spouses. Or a copy of marriage certificate.
- For remarried women: Divorce or Deed certificate in respect of first spouse. Photocopy of present husband’s passport having names of spouse or copy of marriage certificate.
- Divorcee women: Copy of divorce decree and deed poll or affidavit sworn before oath commissioner.
- For name change of both male and female: Deed poll or affidavit sworn before oath commissioner. With this, paper cuttings of two leading newspaper in original and gazette notification.
- Any other documents stated on the admit card for documents verification round.
Latest update on SSC Selection Post Phase 8 2020
New Notice for the Selection Post Phase 8 2020 examination date
Important Notice regarding change of Examination Centres
In continuation to the notice September 16, 2020, the candidates can can give their option for change of examination centres from September 26 to 29, 2020. login with user name and password to option for change of examination. Check official notice below.
Click here to change exam centre for Selection Posts (Phase-VIII) Examination, 2020.
SSC has released a notice regarding the cancellation of 06 Posts under Phase-VIII/Selection Posts. It is informed to all candidates who applied the under given post have been cancelled by commission due to administrative reasons.
Corrigendum regarding SSC Selection Post Phase 8 2020
In the recent notification for SSC Selection Post Phase VIII, a correction is made to the essential qualification related to Research Associate (Cultural Anthropology). Snapshot of the notification attached below discusses the same in detail.
Short Notice
In the recent notification for SSC for Post Phase 8, they have informed about the typographical error in the previous official notification. A snapshot of the notification is provided in this article below.
Exam Preparation for SSC Selection Post Phase 8
The recruitment under the Selection Post Phase 8 is done for various posts. Several candidates send the applications to represent their candidature for the post. To stay ahead of the competitors and to score well, aspirants must start preparing for the exam now. We have some suggestions with the help of which aspirants can kick-start their preparation for an exam.
Tip 1
Start the preparations with the indicative syllabus and pattern for the CBT examination shared by Staff Selection Commission. There are two different syllabus – first is for matriculation level (10th level) and second is for 12th level. Cross-check the syllabus before beginning the preparations.
Tip 2
Now that aspirants have syllabus and pattern, they must prepare a time table. The syllabus is vast so make sure to balance time between all the topics and save some time for revision.
Tip 3
Do not limit the preparations to books. Use diverse learning methods like online classes, mock tests, readymade notes. The more aspirants study the more they are closer to the dream.
Tip 4
Make study note of the topics for the last minute revisions. Create these notes in points or in flow charts or any other creative way. Albeit, these notes must be in clear handwriting as aspirants do not want to waste their precious time trying to search for what they have written.
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Preparation Strategy for SSC Selection Post Phase 8
Here is the video uploaded by Study IQ Education, in which Manoj Kumar shares his knowledge about the exam. Along with this, he also shares the examination strategy that aspirants may adopt for their preparations.
SSC Selection Post Phase 8 2020 Notice
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SSC Selection Post Phase 8 2020 Notification
The official notification for Selection Post Phase 8 2020 has been published by Staff Selection Commission. Get the official notification for SSC Selection Post Phase 8 PDF by clicking on the image provided below:
SSC Selection Post Phase 8 2020 Application Form
The application form for Selection Post Phase 8 2020 consists of 02 parts – one-time registration and online application form. A brief description of the application procedure for Selection post phase VIII is discussed below:
- To start with the registration process, candidates have to visit the official website of ssc.nic.in and click on ‘register now’ button.
- For the registration, enter the basic details, contact details, upload images of photograph and signature. Click on ‘final submit’ button.
- Login using the registration number and password. Click on the ‘apply’ link.
- Now, fill the application form by providing the details asked in the SSC Selection Post Phase 8 application form.
- Proceed to pay the application fee and hit the ‘submit’ button.
Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
| Women candidates and candidates belonging to SC, ST, PWD, Ex-servicemen category | Exempted form fee submission |
| Other candidates | Rs.100/- |
SSC Selection Post Phase 8 2020 Eligibility, Vacancies
Read along to know about the vacancy details, eligibility criteria, age limit, for various post of Selection Post Phase 8 2020.
Eligibility Criteria:
The examination for SSC selection post is conducted for various posts. To apply, candidates must have passed 10th, 12th or graduation (depending on the requirement of the post).
SSC Selection Post Phase VIII 2020 Vacancies and Eligibility – Click here!
SSC Selection Post Phase VIII 2020 Exam Pattern
To prepare for the examination, candidates can refer to the exam pattern provided below:
- Mode of examination: Computer based test.
- Duration of examination: 60 minutes (80 minutes for candidates eligible for Scribes)
- Type of questions: Multiple choice questions
- Maximum marks: 200 marks
- Total number of questions: 100 questions
- Marking scheme:
| For correct answer | +2 marks |
| For incorrect answer | -0.5 marks |
- Distribution of questions:
| Subject | No. of questions | Maximum marks |
| General Intelligence | 25 | 50 |
| General Awareness | 25 | 50 |
| Quantitative Aptitude (Basic Arithmetic Skill) | 25 | 50 |
| English Language (Basic Knowledge) | 25 | 50 |
| Total | 100 | 200 |
SSC Selection Post Phase 8 2020 Qualifying Marks
Check the qualifying marks for Selection Post Phase 8 2020 from the table provided below:
| Category | Qualifying marks |
| Unreserved category | 35% |
| OBC/ EWS category | 30% |
| Other categories | 25% |
SSC Selection Post Phase 8 2020 Admit Card
The process of releasing the hall ticket for Selection Post Phase 8 takes place after the online application process is over. Staff Service Commission releases the admit card for SSC Selection Post Phase 8 on the official website. Candidates can download their Selection Post Phase 8 admit card from ssc.nic.in. Facility to download SSC Selection Post Phase 8 2020 admit card starts 01 week prior to the examination. It is mandatory for candidates to carry a print out of admission ticket, photo identity proof to the exam centre.
SSC Selection Post Phase VIII 2020 Exam Centres
Staff Selection Commission has discussed the examination centres where Selection Post Exam 8 will take place. The exam commences at Nine regional offices of the commission. In the screenshot below, exam centres and its centre codes are given.
About SSC
Staff Selection Commission (SSC) works under the government of India to recruit eligible candidates for various ministers and departments. SSC was formed on November 04, 1975 (almost 44 years ago). At present, SSC has 07 regional offices – Chennai, Guwahati, Prayagraj, Mumbai, Kolkata, New Delhi, and Bangalore. SSC is an attached office of the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) which consists of a chairman, 02 members and secretary-cum-controller of examinations. The examination conducted by SSC is SSC CGL, SSC CHSL, Junior Engineer, SSC GD Constable, SSC MTS, Selection Post, Stenographer, and others.
Official website: ssc.nic.in
For more information related to SSC Selection Post Phase 8 2020, download notification.
SSC Selection Post Phase 8 2020 Recruitment Frequently Asked Questions
Ans : Yes. SSC conducts most of its examinations in bilingual language.
Ans : No. There is not any interview round for the selection Post Phase 8.
Ans : There are various posts advertised under Selection Post recruitment. It depends on the candidate’s preference which profile he/she wishes to join.
Ans : Yes. SSC conducts the examination for selection post through an online process.
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