Every year, lakhs of students appear in the exams conducted by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) for government jobs in various departments or divisions under the Union Government. The most sought-after are the Graduate and Higher Secondary level posts for which candidates who have graduated college or hold senior secondary-level (Class 12) qualifications are eligible. A majority of aspirants appear in exams like the Combined Graduate Level (SSC CGL), Combined Higher Secondary Level (SSC CHSL), Junior Engineer (SSC JE) and Central Police Organisation (SSC CPO) among others.
Dozens of coaching institutions provide courses to help applicants clear these “sarkari naukri” – government job – exams. The institutes provide live classes, test series and study material covering the SSC CGL syllabus, SSC CHSL syllabus among others . The classes or the validity of online subscriptions last a few weeks to a few months. Based on fee structures stated officially and conversations with candidates, Careers360 has estimated the cost of preparing for the exams conducted by the SSC.
Following are the details of the courses and expenses that a candidate can expect to incur, as per rates that were prevalent in mid-February, 2022.
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Career Launcher has over 200 branches providing coaching in more than 100 cities including Delhi, Pune, Mumbai and Jaipur. It provides coaching for SSC CGL Tier-1, SSC CPO (SI and ASI), SSC CGL Tier 2, SSC CHSL and SSC CPO Paper 2. Following are details of the fees:
Name of the course | Fee (In Rs) |
SSC PREMIUM Classroom Program | 40,000 |
SSC Comprehensive (Tier 1 + Tier 2) | 22,000 |
SSC Tier I Classroom - Platinum | 16,700 |
SSC Tier I Classroom - Gold | 14,200 |
Website: careerlauncher.com
Career Power is a well-known institute for SSC coaching in north India which offers classes for almost every SSC exam. It has branches in multiple cities including Delhi-NCR, Agra (Uttar Pradesh), Ahmedabad (Gujarat), Chandigarh and Bengaluru (Karnataka). One can take free demonstration classes before joining any of the paid courses. It provides regular classes, online and offline test series and extra doubt-clearing sessions. It even offers timings that are best suited to students. The duration of the courses are usually four months to six months.
The fees for various SSC exams range from Rs 12,000 to Rs 17,000.
Website: careerpower.in
It is considered one of the foremost institutes for SSC exam preparation in north India. It is known for its experienced teachers and successful candidates. Over the years, many students who have trained for their Staff Selection Commission exams here have secured high ranks. Apart from coaching classes, it provides study material and test series. The duration of the courses is usually five to six months. The fees vary across cities, but on an average, range from Rs 12,000 to Rs 16,000 for the full course.
Website: kdcampus.org
The institutes above are the top institutes that offer coaching in more than one city of India. Apart from these, there are many institutions which, together with their branches, operate in single cities. A large number of these are concentrated in Delhi-NCR. Some are listed below.
In a very short span of time, Vidya Guru has become a big name in providing coaching for SSC exams. It provides regular classes, test series and study materials among other resources. Its centres are in Rohini, Laxmi Nagar, Pitampura and Tilak Nagar in Delhi. The duration of the courses varies from four months to six months. The fees for various SSC exams range from Rs 11,000 to Rs 15,000.
Website: vidyaguru.in
Success Mantra is another well-regarded coaching institute for SSC exam preparation in Delhi. It is located in Saket. Apart from coaching classes, it provides study material and mock tests. The duration of the courses varies from five months to seven months. The fees for various SSC exams range from Rs 12,000 to Rs 17,000.
Website: smacademy.co.in
Plutus Academy provides both offline and online classes and video lectures, study materials, test series and even access to a library. The duration of the courses varies from four months to six months. It is located in Karol Bagh and NOIDA, Gautam Buddh Nagar. Its fee ranges from Rs 15,000 to Rs 25,000.
Website: plutusacademy.com
Gyan Classes in Saket, another major name, also emphasise on the personality development of students. It provides mock tests, exam preparation tips and demo interview sessions. The duration of the courses varies from three months to seven months. The fee ranges from Rs 8,000 to Rs 10,000.
Website: Not available
Gravity Institute aims to provide high-quality, result-oriented SSC training. The duration of the courses varies from five months to six months. It is located in Saket, Sarojini Nagar and Mahipalpur. Its fee ranges from Rs 15,000 to Rs 20,000.
Website: gravityinstitute.co.in
On Question asked by student community
Hello,
No, with date of birth 10-05-1993, you are not eligible for SSC CGL 2026 under the general category because you exceed the 18–32 years age limit. Age relaxation applies only for OBC/SC/ST/PwD categories.
To know more access below mentioned link:
https://competition.careers360.com/articles/ssc-cgl-eligibility-criteria
Hope it helps.
Hello aspirant,
Ur best choice will be BA, because this covers subjects like history, political science, and English and this subjects directly cover the SSC CGL . And the schedule will be flexible for preparation.
How to crack:
° Know the exam: 4 Tiers(I,, II, II, IV). Tier-I and II are the main objective-type exams.
° Master the Basics:Use standard books like RS aggarwal for Maths, SP Bakshi for English.
°Practice & Mock testes: This is the most important step. Take weekly mock tests and analyze them thoroughly.
°General Awareness: Read newspaper daily and follow a Monthly current affairs magazine.
°BE Consistent:Study regularly for 1-2 years.
Be Consistent and Decipline and always remember ur goal. Hope this information will help u. All the best for ur journey.
Hello Jayanti,
You can apply for the SSC CGL Exam in your final year of graduation, but you must ensure that you complete your graduation and obtain a degree before the cut-off date specified in the official notification of SSC CGL.
Hello,
If your 10th marksheet got some wrinkles or small marks due to lamination but is still completely readable, then there will be no problem in SSC CGL document verification.
As long as all details like your name, roll number, marks, and board name are clearly visible , it will be accepted.
You can also carry a photocopy or digital copy as a backup, just in case they ask.
Hope it helps !
Hope you are doing well rankumgudu!
Yes you can apply for SSC CGL even if you are an army Agni Veer ex serviceman. But you must fullfill the eligibility criteria given below:
Some post may have specific bachelors criteria so you will have to check that specifically as for your post requirements. You can check more detailed eligibility criteria and decide if it fits for you specifically or not from the link given below:
https://competition.careers360.com/articles/ssc-cgl-eligibility-criteria
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