Before beginning the online application on ssc.gov.in, candidates must confirm their age, educational stream, and category certificates against official criteria.
1. Educational Qualification by Post
For LDC / JSA & DEO (General)
Must have passed 12th Standard or equivalent from a recognized Board or University in any discipline (Arts, Commerce, Science, Vocational).
For DEO Grade 'A' (Specific Ministries)
Must have passed 12th Standard in Science stream with Mathematics as a mandatory subject from a recognized Board.
2. Age Limit & Statutory Relaxations
The standard age bracket is 18 to 27 years. Candidates must check that their Date of Birth falls strictly within the prescribed cut-off window. Upper age relaxations apply as follows:
| Category | Permissible Age Relaxation | Effective Upper Age Limit |
|---|---|---|
| General / Unreserved / EWS | No relaxation | 27 Years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 Years | 30 Years |
| SC / ST | 5 Years | 32 Years |
| PwBD (Unreserved) | 10 Years | 37 Years |
| PwBD (OBC-NCL) | 13 Years | 40 Years |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | 15 Years | 42 Years |