SSC Selection Posts Free Mock Test
SSC Selection Posts (Phase XII Selection Posts) is part of India's Government Exams category, covering 4 topics. Kamiyab provides free SSC Selection Posts mock tests with no signup or payment — two modes: Quick Practice (10 questions in ~10 minutes for daily topic-wise revision) or Full Mock (up to 100 questions matched to the official exam pattern). Both include instant scoring and per-question explanations. Eligibility: Class 10 to Graduate. Aligned to the current 2026 official syllabus.
SSC Selection Posts mock test modes — at a glance
| Mode | Questions | Time | Best for | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quick Practice | 10 | ~10 minutes | Daily topic-wise warm-up | ₹0 (Free) |
| Full Mock | Up to 100 | ~2 hours | Pre-exam revision, full exam pattern | ₹0 (Free) |
Test mode
10 Qs · 10 minPick a topic
Start with Quantitative AptitudeAbout SSC Selection Post (Phase) Examination
The SSC Selection Post Examination — commonly called the Phase Exam (Phase X, Phase XI, Phase XII, Phase XIII, Phase XIV) — recruits candidates phase-wise for miscellaneous Group B and Group C posts across various ministries and departments. Each phase covers a fresh set of vacancies and often follows a separate notification cycle.
Selection Posts cover a wide range of roles — Junior Engineer, Library Clerk, Field Investigator, Senior Technical Assistant, Computer Assistant, Stenographer Grade D, Translator, Statistical Assistant, and many specialised support roles across central government organisations. Posts vary by phase and notification.
The exam is conducted at three eligibility levels — Matriculation (10th pass), Higher Secondary (12th pass), and Graduate level. The same exam pattern (100 questions / 200 marks) applies at each level, but the syllabus difficulty differs. A candidate can apply for posts at any level for which they meet the educational qualification.
Conducted by: Staff Selection Commission (SSC), Government of India
Eligibility
Matriculation Level Posts (10th pass)
- Age:
- Varies by post — typically 18-25 years or 18-27 years. Age relaxation: SC/ST +5 yrs, OBC +3 yrs, PwD +10 yrs.
- Education:
- Matriculation (Class 10) pass or equivalent from a recognised board.
- Nationality:
- Indian citizen, or subject of Nepal/Bhutan, or Tibetan refugee, or person of Indian origin from specified countries.
Higher Secondary Level Posts (10+2 / 12th pass)
- Age:
- Varies by post — typically 18-25 years or 18-30 years.
- Education:
- 12th pass (10+2) from a recognised board.
- Nationality:
- Same as above.
Graduate Level Posts (Bachelor's degree)
- Age:
- Varies by post — typically 18-30 years, some up to 32 years.
- Education:
- Bachelor's degree from a recognised university. Some posts require specific subjects (e.g., Statistics for Statistical Assistant).
- Nationality:
- Same as above.
- Attempts:
- Some posts have additional skill requirements — e.g., Stenographer Grade D needs shorthand certification, Library Clerk needs Library Science qualification.
Exam Pattern
Stage-by-stage breakdown of the recruitment process.
Computer Based Test (CBT) — single stage for most posts
- Mode
- Online CBT
- Sections
- General Intelligence · General Awareness · Quantitative Aptitude · English Language
- Questions
- 100 (25 per section)
- Marks
- 200 (each correct +2)
- Duration
- 60 minutes total — Sectional timing of 15 minutes per section (Phase 14, 2026 pattern)
- Negative marking
- -0.50 marks per wrong answer
Same exam pattern across Matric / 12th / Graduate level posts — only the syllabus depth differs. Sectional timing means you cannot carry unused time from one section to another.
Skill Test / Computer Proficiency Test (for specific posts)
- Mode
- Skill test (typing, data entry, technical task)
- Sections
- Post-specific
- Questions
- —
- Marks
- Qualifying only
- Duration
- Post-specific (typically 15-30 minutes)
- Negative marking
- —
Only for posts that require a specific skill — e.g., Stenographer needs shorthand, DEO needs typing speed, Statistical Assistant needs statistical computing exposure.
Document Verification
- Mode
- Document check
- Sections
- Educational certificates, age proof, category proof
- Questions
- —
- Marks
- —
- Duration
- —
- Negative marking
- —
Final stage. Misrepresentation of qualifications or other details leads to disqualification.
Syllabus
Tap any section to see the full list of subtopics.
General Intelligence9 topics
- Verbal and non-verbal reasoning
- Number / letter / alphanumeric series
- Coding-decoding
- Analogies and odd-one-out
- Blood relations and direction sense
- Syllogisms (2-statement)
- Ranking and seating arrangement
- Calendar and clock problems
- Matrix reasoning and missing number puzzles
General Awareness8 topics
- Indian History — key dynasties, freedom struggle, major leaders
- Indian Geography — states, rivers, climate
- Indian Polity — Constitution basics, Fundamental Rights
- Indian Economy — RBI, schemes, basic concepts
- General Science — NCERT 9-12 fundamentals (Physics, Chemistry, Biology)
- Current Affairs — last 6-12 months major events
- Static GK — sports, awards, books, monuments
- Famous personalities and recent appointments
Quantitative Aptitude10 topics
- Number system, LCM and HCF, simplification (BODMAS)
- Percentages, profit and loss, discount
- Simple and compound interest
- Ratio, proportion and partnership
- Time, work and time-speed-distance
- Averages and ages
- Basic algebra (linear and quadratic equations)
- Basic geometry (triangles, circles)
- Mensuration (perimeter, area of 2D shapes; volume of basic 3D)
- Data interpretation (tables, bar / pie charts)
English Language10 topics
- Synonyms and antonyms (intermediate vocabulary)
- One-word substitutes (common to intermediate)
- Idioms and phrases (common)
- Spelling correction
- Error spotting (subject-verb, tense, prepositions)
- Sentence improvement
- Fill-in-the-blanks
- Active / passive voice
- Direct / indirect speech
- Reading comprehension (short to medium passages)
Preparation Strategy
First identify which level (Matric / 12th / Graduate) you are eligible for and which posts are available in the current phase. Different phases have different post mixes — Phase 14 might have many Junior Engineer slots, Phase 15 might focus on Statistical Assistants.
The 60-minute exam with 15-min sectional timing means you have ~36 seconds per question. Build pace through timed practice — don't worry about deep techniques; SSC Selection Post questions are typically straightforward applications of basic concepts.
Quant and Reasoning are scoring sections — daily 25 questions across both with strict timing builds the speed needed. GA needs steady current affairs prep plus solid static GK from a single reference book.
English at this level is foundational — vocabulary (5 new words daily), basic grammar revision, and 2-3 short reading comprehension passages per week is enough. Don't over-prepare here; the questions are not at CGL difficulty.
For posts requiring Skill Test (Stenographer, DEO, etc.), START SKILL PREP EARLY. Many candidates clear CBT but fail Skill Test because they leave skill training to the last 2 weeks.
Recent Changes to Know
- Phase 14 (2026) introduced sectional timing — 15 minutes per section, no carry-over.
- Marking scheme: +2 for correct, -0.50 for wrong (revised from older +1/-0.25 pattern).
- Same exam pattern across Matric, 12th and Graduate level — only syllabus depth varies.
- Multiple phases per year — Selection Posts is now a frequent recruitment exam vs the once-a-year other SSC exams.
- Skill Tests applicable only for specific posts (Stenographer, DEO, etc.) — not for all Selection Post recruits.
Important Dates
- Notification
- Released phase-wise — typically 2-3 phases per year (e.g., Phase 14 in mid-year, Phase 15 later)
- Exam
- CBT: 1-3 months after notification · Skill Test (if applicable): 1-3 months after CBT result · Final selection: 4-6 months after notification
- Results
- CBT result 1-2 months after exam · Final selection list after Document Verification (and Skill Test if applicable)
Each phase has its own notification, vacancy list, and timeline. Always check ssc.gov.in for the current Phase and the specific posts in that phase before applying.
Widely-Used Reference Books
Popular books many aspirants use — pick what fits your level.
- RS Aggarwal — Quantitative Aptitude
- RS Aggarwal — Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning
- SP Bakshi — Objective General English
- Lucent's General Knowledge
- Manorama Yearbook (current affairs)
- Kiran Publications — SSC Selection Post Previous Year Papers (level-wise)
SSC Selection Posts mock test — frequently asked questions
Is the SSC Selection Posts mock test on Kamiyab really free?
Yes, completely free. No signup, no payment and no hidden charges — every SSC Selection Posts practice test and full mock on Kamiyab is free to use.
Do I need to create an account to attempt the SSC Selection Posts mock test?
No. You can start any SSC Selection Posts quick practice or full mock without signing up. Just pick a topic and begin.
How many questions are there in the SSC Selection Posts mock test?
Quick Practice gives you a focused 10-question, ~10-minute test on a single topic. Full Mock is a longer paper of up to 100 questions built to match the SSC Selection Posts exam pattern and timing.
Which subjects and topics are covered for SSC Selection Posts?
4 topics are covered for SSC Selection Posts, including Quantitative Aptitude, General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness and more. Each topic can be practised on its own as a quick test or combined into a full-length mock.
Are the SSC Selection Posts questions reliable and up to date with the latest syllabus?
Quick Practice questions are hand-curated and kept aligned with the current official SSC Selection Posts syllabus, each with a short explanation. When the exam body revises the syllabus, the question bank is updated so you are not practising removed or out-of-syllabus topics.
Do I get the correct answers and explanations for SSC Selection Posts?
Yes. After you submit the test, every question shows the correct option along with a short explanation, so you can review and fix weak areas immediately.
Will the SSC Selection Posts mock test work on a low-end phone or slow connection?
Yes. Kamiyab runs in any modern mobile browser with no app install. The timer, scoring and explanations all work on basic Android phones and on slow networks.
How should I use Kamiyab to prepare for SSC Selection Posts?
Use Quick Practice daily for topic-wise revision, then take a Full Mock to simulate the real SSC Selection Posts timer and pressure. Read the explanations after every test and re-practise the topics where you score low.
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