Exam overview
- Qualification
- 12th standard pass or equivalent from a recognised board. Data Entry Operator posts in some departments need the Science stream with Mathematics. Final-year candidates may apply if they hold the qualification by the cut-off date in the notice.
- Age limit
- 18 to 27 years in the 2026 notice, counted on the cut-off date fixed in each notice. SC/ST get 5 years and OBC 3 years of upper-age relaxation.
- Selection process
- Two computer-based tiers. Tier I has four objective parts (English, general intelligence, quantitative aptitude, general awareness) with negative marking of 0.50. Tier II is organised in sessions and modules, including a computer knowledge module. Read the notice for any skill or typing test.
At a glance
Conducting body: Staff Selection Commission
Qualification: 12th standard pass or equivalent from a recognised board. Data Entry Operator posts in some departments need the Science stream with Mathematics. Final-year candidates may apply if they hold the qualification by the cut-off date in the notice.
Age limit: 18 to 27 years in the 2026 notice, counted on the cut-off date fixed in each notice. SC/ST get 5 years and OBC 3 years of upper-age relaxation.
Selection: Two computer-based tiers. Tier I has four objective parts (English, general intelligence, quantitative aptitude, general awareness) with negative marking of 0.50. Tier II is organised in sessions and modules, including a computer knowledge module. Read the notice for any skill or typing test.
Stages to expect
Tier I: English language, general intelligence, quantitative aptitude and general awareness, 25 questions each, 60 minutes in total.
Tier II: a second computer-based stage with modules on mathematics, reasoning, English, general awareness and computer knowledge.
Any further skill or typing stage named for the post you choose.
How to prepare
Tier I rewards balance. Give each of the four parts regular time, and keep an error log so repeated mistakes in percentages, series or grammar are visible.
Tier II asks for more depth than Tier I. Once your Tier I accuracy is steady, move to longer sets and practise reading questions carefully under time.
Before you apply
Every cycle publishes its own notice, and it overrides anything summarised here. Save the notice, check its reference and any corrigendum, confirm qualification and age dates, and apply only through the official portal. No one can promise you a selection, so avoid anyone who does.
Official sources
Editorial review: 24 October 2026. This is an evergreen guide, not a recruitment notification. Dates, fees, vacancy numbers and cut-offs change every cycle, so check the current official notice.
