The exam pattern has been changed from objective type examination mode to Computer-based examination since August 2020. The scheme of examination has been modified to allow 50 marks each to the four subsections of the Tier-I examination consisting of, 25 questions in each subsection. The four subsections namely A, B, C, and D test the General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, and English Comprehension. A duration of 75 minutes is provided to the candidate to answer the Tier I examination. The Tier-II examination tests the Quantitative abilities of a candidate for 200 Marks with 100 questions. The maximum duration provided is 2 hours. A candidate who has qualified in Tier-I examination need not apply separately for Tier-II examination. He/she may appear to the Tier-II examination as and when it is notified on the website.
| Tier | Question Types | Exam Mode |
| Tier – I | Objective Question | Online – Computer Based |
| Tier – II | Objective Question | Online – Computer Based |
| Tier – III | Descriptive Paper in English/Hindi | Pen and Paper mode |
| Tier – IV | Skill Test/Computer Proficiency Test | Interview |
Tier I Pattern:
| Part | Subject | Questions | Marks |
| A | General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 50 |
| B | General Awareness | 25 | 50 |
| C | Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 50 |
| D | English Comprehension | 25 | 50 |
| Total | 100 | 200 |
Tier II Pattern:
| Paper | Subjects | Marks | Total Questions |
| I | Quantitative Ability | 200 | 100 |
| II | English Language & Comprehension | 200 | 200 |
| III | Statistics | 200 | 100 |
| IV | General Studies (Finance and Economics) | 200 | 200 |
SSC Exam 2020 Tier III Pattern:
- Basically Tier 3 is skill/computer ability test.
- Tier III Exam will be Pen and Paper based examination.
- This paper will be descriptive exam candidates can choose language English or Hindi – (Writing of Essay/ Letter/ Precis/ Application, etc.)
- This exam will be a total of 100 marks.
