SSC Scientific Assistant Recruitment 2022
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released a recruitment notification for the post of Scientific Assistant in the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Total 990 vacancies are declared for the post of SSC Scientific Assistant. The candidates who are willing and eligible to apply for this lucrative post can submit their application on the official website from 30-09-2022 to 18-10-2022.
SSC Scientific Assistant Recruitment 2022- Highlights
Here are the highlights of the post of SSC Scientific Assistant 2022:
Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
|
Post Name |
Scientific Assistant |
Category |
Recruitment |
Total Vacancies Available |
990 |
Job Application Mode |
Online |
Online Application Start Date |
30 September 2022 |
Online Application End Date |
18 October 2022 |
Job Location |
India |
Official Website |
ssc.nic.in |
Important Dates
The important dates and important events for the post of SSC Scientific Assistant are mentioned in the following table:
Activity |
Dates |
Starting date of Online Application |
30 September 2022 |
Last date of Online Application |
18 October 2022 |
Last date and time for receipt of online applications |
18 October 2022 (23:00) |
Last date and time for generation of offline Challan |
19 October 2022 (23:00) |
Last date and time for making online fee payment |
20 October 2022 (23:00) |
Last date for payment through Challan (during working hours of Bank) |
20 October 2022 |
Schedule of Computer-Based Examination |
December 2022 |
Essential Qualifications
To be eligible for the post of SSC Scientific Assistant, the candidate must have completed a Bachelor’s Degree in Science (with Physics as one of the subjects)/Computer Science/Information Technology/Computer Applications OR Diploma in Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering from a recognized Institution, University or equivalent.
NOTE-I: The candidate must have completed the Degree or Diploma referred above in First Class (60% marks) or 6.75 CGPA on a 10 point scale.
NOTE-II: The qualifying Degree or Diploma mentioned above must be of three years duration after the 12th examination.
NOTE-III: The candidate must have passed the 12th Examination from a Recognized Board or equivalent in Science with Physics and Mathematics as core subjects.
Age Limit
The applicant must not exceed 30 years of age to apply for the post of SSC Scientific Assistant. Well, the applicants from the below-mentioned reserved categories will get age relaxation:
Code No. |
Category |
Age relaxation permissible beyond the upper age limit |
01 |
SC/ST |
5 years |
02 |
OBC |
3 years |
03 |
PwBD (Unreserved) |
10 years |
04 |
PwBD (OBC) |
13 years |
05 |
PwBD (SC/ST) |
15 years |
06 |
Ex-Servicemen (ESM) |
3 years after deduction of the military service rendered from the actual age as on the closing date. |
08 |
Defence Personnel disabled in operation during hostilities with any foreign country or in a disturbed area and released as a consequence thereof |
3 years |
09 |
Defence Personnel disabled in operation during hostilities with any foreign country or in a disturbed area and released as a consequence thereof (SC/ST) |
8 years |
Application Fee
Category wise fee structure for the applicants to apply for the post of SSC Scientific Assistant is mentioned in the underneath table:
Sr. No. |
Category |
Fees |
1 |
General/OBC |
Rs 100 |
2 |
Women/SC/ST/PWBD/ESM |
No Fee |
Exam Pattern
SSC Scientific Assistant examination pattern 2022 is simple. A computer-based examination will be conducted where candidates will be given 200 questions that are to be solved in two hours. The question paper will be divided into two parts as mentioned below:
Papers |
Subject |
No. of Questions |
Duration & Timings |
Part-I Computer based Examination |
General Intelligence & Reasoning |
25 |
120 Minutes (Total) |
Quantitative Aptitude |
25 |
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English language & Comprehension |
25 |
||
General Awareness |
25 |
||
Part-II Computer based Examination |
Physics / Computer Science & Information Technology / Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering. |
100 |
How To Apply
Check the eligibility criteria first. If you fulfill all the eligibility requirements, you can apply for the post of Scientific Assistant by following the below-mentioned steps:
Step 1: Click on the official link to apply for the post of Scientific Assistant by visiting the official website i.e ssc.nic.in
Step 2: Click on New Registration in the application window and then click on the register button.
Step 3: Read the instructions carefully and fill out the application form very carefully.
Step 4: Click on the submit button to submit your completed form.
Step 5: After this step, you need to upload your scanned photograph and signature in the mentioned dimensions.
Step 6: Recheck all the details before making a submission and correct the errors if any.
Step 7: Lastly, pay the requisite fee using Debit Card/Credit Card/Internet Banking/Cash Cards/Wallets, etc.
Step 8: Pay the online application fee and take a printout of the application form for future purposes.