Budget For SSC CGL, CHSL: Where Can You Prepare For SSC Exams, How Much Does It Cost?

Budget For SSC CGL, CHSL: Where Can You Prepare For SSC Exams, How Much Does It Cost?

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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.

Budget For SSC CGL, CHSL: Where Can You Prepare For SSC Exams, How Much Does It Cost?
Budget For SSC CGL, CHSL: Where Can You Prepare For SSC Exams, How Much Does It Cost?

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 | Multiple Cities

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 | Multiple Cities

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

KD Campus | Delhi, Lucknow, Agra

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

SSC CGL, CHSL Coaching By City

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.

Vidya Guru | Delhi-NCR

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 | Delhi-NCR

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 | Delhi-NCR

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 | Delhi-NCR

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 | Delhi-NCR

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

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Questions related to SSC CGL

Have a question related to SSC CGL ?

Hello Vikas,

Yes, you can definitely apply for SSC CGL with the name as mentioned in your ID cards, but you need to ensure that all are the same across documents prior to the document verification stage. The name discrepancy may not lead to the cancellation of your application, but it can mean trouble during the document verification stage, if it does not match your 10th/matriculation certificate (which is often used as primary proof of name and DOB).

What to do:

  • Apply with the name according to your ID cards (as you only have 1 day remaining).
  • Initiate the process of correcting the name on either your ID documents (Aadhar, PAN, etc.) to the match the matric certificate or apply for a legal name change and publish in gazette (if you want to keep the name in ID cards).
  • You should also get supporting documents like affidavit and gazette publication ready by the time of document verification.

Hello Aspirant,

Yes, B.E. (Bachelor of Engineering) is considered as a Graduation (Bachelor’s Degree) for SSC CGL and all other government exams.

In the SSC CGL application form, you should select the option “Graduation” (or Bachelor’s Degree if given).

All the best for your SSC CGL preparation.


Hello Aspirant,

No, there won’t be any problem during SSC CGL document verification if you have:

Consolidated Marksheet (showing all semester-wise subjects and marks)

Provisional Degree Certificate

These are accepted for verification, especially if your final degree certificate is yet to be issued by IGNOU. Many universities, including IGNOU, issue provisional certificates until the original degree is awarded at convocation.

All the best for your SSC CGL journey.

Hello Chandan,

Yes , a PharmD (Doctor of Pharmacy) graduate is eligible to write the SSC CGL (Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level) examination after completing their course. The SSC CGL examination is open to candidates from various educational backgrounds, including those with a PharmD degree. However, it is important to review the specific eligibility criteria and requirements for the SSC CGL examination to ensure compliance before applying.

Depending on their specific educational background and field of study, diploma holders may be able to do the following jobs:

  • Junior Engineer (Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, etc.)
  • Statistical Investigator Grade-II
  • Assistant Section Officer (CSS)
  • Assistant Section Officer (MEA)
  • Assistant Audit Officer
  • Junior Statistical Officer
  • Tax Assistant (CBDT/CBEC)
  • Assistant (Central Vigilance Commission)
  • Sub-Inspector (National Investigation Agency)
  • Sub-Inspector (Central Bureau of Narcotics)
  • Divisional Accountant
  • Inspector (Central Excise)
  • Inspector (Preventive Officer)
  • Inspector (Examiner)
  • Assistant (Other Ministries/Departments/Organizations)

Well, this list needs to be more comprehensive, and more jobs may accept Diploma as an educational qualification. Please refer to the official notification regarding this.

I hope this helps.

Dear student,

Yes, as a Pharm.D (Doctor of Pharmacy) graduate, you are eligible to apply for the SSC CGL exam, as long as you meet the other basic criteria like age and nationality.

The minimum educational qualification for most SSC CGL posts is a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university. Even though Pharm.D is a professional doctorate, it is treated as a graduate-level qualification for SSC CGL purposes. So, you qualify academically for almost all general posts under SSC CGL.

However, some specific posts like Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) or Statistical Investigator do require a background in Mathematics or Statistics , either in your 12th standard or as a core subject in your degree. If you don’t meet that, you’ll have to skip those specific posts.

The general age limit for SSC CGL is between 18 and 32 years , depending on the post, with relaxations for reserved categories. You should check the exact age criteria for the post you're targeting in the official notification.

Also, a few posts like Inspector or Sub-Inspector may require you to meet certain physical standards.

To sum up, with a Pharm.D degree, you're eligible for SSC CGL , especially for most of the administrative and officer-level roles. Just be sure to read the official notification for any post-specific requirements.

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