Does SSC Selection Post have negative marking?

Yes — SSC Selection Post carries negative marking of -0.5 per wrong answer and 2 per correct answer. Skipping is safer than guessing blindly.

How is SSC Selection Post scored?

Scaled score range: 0 to 200. SSC Selection Post (out of 200).

How can I practise SSC Selection Post online for free?

Wrexa Edge gives you 3 free full-length SSC Selection Post mock tests — with instant scoring, detailed explanations and analytics — plus 47 more with Pro. Start practising in under a minute, no card required.

How long is the SSC Selection Post exam?

SSC Selection Post runs for 60 minutes total across 4 sections. On Wrexa Edge the timer is enforced exactly as on the real exam — including no inter-section breaks.

What topics are covered in SSC Selection Post?

SSC Selection Post is split into: General Intelligence (25 Q), General Awareness (25 Q), Quantitative Aptitude (25 Q), English (25 Q). Each section is timed and weighted separately. CBT: 100 Q in 60 min. Reasoning + GA + Quant + English (25 each). +1/-0.5. · Official language: English & Hindi.

Is the SSC Selection Post test adaptive?

No — SSC Selection Post is a fixed-form (linear) test. Every candidate sees the same number of questions per section.

How many SSC Selection Post mock tests does Wrexa Edge offer?

Wrexa Edge generates 50 distinct SSC Selection Post variants — each with different question content, not just shuffled options — the first 3 free for everyone and 47 more with Pro. That's 5000 unique practice questions in the real test-day interface.

Is there a free SSC Selection Post test series 2026?

Yes. The Wrexa Edge SSC Selection Post test series for 2026 gives you 3 free full-length mock tests (50 in total) plus subject-wise and topic-wise tests — instant scoring and detailed analysis, no card required.

Are SSC Selection Post previous year question–style papers included?

Every SSC Selection Post mock is modelled on the official exam pattern and the style of previous years' papers — the same 100-question structure, sections and marking — so your practice mirrors the real paper you'll sit.

Which is the best free SSC Selection Post mock test online?

Wrexa Edge's SSC Selection Post mock test replicates the real exam interface, timing and negative marking, with instant score, section-wise analysis and 50 fresh variants — a strong free choice for 2026 preparation.

Can I take the SSC Selection Post mock test on mobile?

Yes. SSC Selection Post mock tests run in any browser on mobile, tablet or desktop — no app or download needed. Start on your phone and your progress and analytics sync when you sign in.

What is the SSC Selection Post syllabus?

The SSC Selection Post syllabus maps to its 4 sections: General Intelligence (25 Q), General Awareness (25 Q), Quantitative Aptitude (25 Q), English (25 Q). Wrexa Edge's mock tests cover the complete syllabus topic by topic — see the topics-covered breakdown above — so you practise every area at real exam difficulty.

What is the eligibility for SSC Selection Post?

Depends on the post — 10th pass, 12th pass, or a graduate degree as specified for each post’s qualification level, within the prescribed age limits. Wrexa Edge focuses on realistic SSC Selection Post practice: 3 free full-length mocks in the exact exam pattern, ready whenever you are.

When is the SSC Selection Post exam and how should I prepare?

Official SSC Selection Post exam dates are announced by the conducting body for each cycle — check the latest notification for the current schedule. To be ready, follow a phased study plan and take full-length timed mocks; Wrexa Edge gives you 3 free SSC Selection Post mocks with instant scoring so you can track your readiness week by week.

SSC Selection Post (Phase X) — Free Online Mock Test

CBT: 100 Q in 60 min. Reasoning + GA + Quant + English (25 each). +1/-0.5. · Official language: English & Hindi.

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SSC Selection Post exam at a glance

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SSC Selection Post full-length mock tests

Attempt 50 full-length SSC Selection Post mock tests, each a distinct question set built on the real 100-question, 60-minute pattern — with instant scoring and section-wise analysis. The first 3 are free.

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SSC Selection Post key facts & eligibility

SSC Selection Post at a glance — verified exam facts
Conducting body	Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
Official website	ssc.gov.in ↗
Mode	Recruitment to various government posts through a single computer-based examination, run separately at three qualification levels — Matriculation, Higher Secondary (10+2) and Graduation & above — under phased notifications.
Frequency	Held in phases through the year (each phase covers many posts across departments).
Scoring & marking	A computer-based test of 100 objective questions for 200 marks in 60 minutes, across General Intelligence, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude and English (25 questions each). Note the negative marking is 0.50 per wrong answer (higher than the 0.25 in most other SSC exams). Post-wise cut-offs and document verification decide selection.
Language	English and Hindi.

Who is eligible for SSC Selection Post?

Depends on the post — 10th pass, 12th pass, or a graduate degree as specified for each post’s qualification level, within the prescribed age limits.

Last verified July 2026 against SSC — official website. Always confirm current details on the official website before you register.

SSC Selection Post section breakdown

The SSC Selection Post mock test on Wrexa Edge replicates the real exam's section structure — same names, same question count per section, same time limits. No inter-section breaks — the timer runs continuously.

General Intelligence (25 Q)

25 questions · 15 minutes · ~36 sec/question
General Awareness (25 Q)

25 questions · 15 minutes · ~36 sec/question
Quantitative Aptitude (25 Q)

25 questions · 15 minutes · ~36 sec/question
English (25 Q)

25 questions · 15 minutes · ~36 sec/question

SSC Selection Post scoring & marking scheme

Per correct answer

-0.5

Per wrong answer

Per blank / skipped

0–200

Scaled score range

Strategy: SSC Selection Post penalises wrong answers (-0.5 per mistake). Skip a question if you cannot eliminate at least 2 options — guessing blindly hurts your scaled score more than blanking.

Scale: SSC Selection Post (out of 200).

How SSC Selection Post is conducted

Mode
Standard — practice without proctoring on Wrexa Edge, or enable optional webcam proctoring to simulate test-day conditions.
Test format
Linear / fixed-form — every candidate sees the same number of questions per section.
Backtracking
Allowed — you can revisit and change answers within a section.
Mark for review
Available — flag tough questions and return to them before submitting the section.

SSC Selection Post time strategy

With 100 questions in 60 minutes, you have about 36 seconds per question on average. Successful candidates aim for the following pacing on each section:

General Intelligence (25 Q)
Target ~36 sec/question. If a question takes more than 54 seconds, mark for review and move on.
General Awareness (25 Q)
Target ~36 sec/question. If a question takes more than 54 seconds, mark for review and move on.
Quantitative Aptitude (25 Q)
Target ~36 sec/question. If a question takes more than 54 seconds, mark for review and move on.
English (25 Q)
Target ~36 sec/question. If a question takes more than 54 seconds, mark for review and move on.

Wrexa Edge's analytics show your actual time-per-question after every mock so you can spot which sections you're losing time on.

SSC Selection Post topics covered

Across the 50 Wrexa Edge variants of SSC Selection Post, the following topics appear most often (sample distribution from one variant):

General Intelligence (25 Q)

SSC Selection Post — General Intelligence & Reasoning · Number Series · 3
Reasoning — Classification (odd one out) · 3
SSC Selection Post — General Intelligence & Reasoning · Coding-Decoding · 2
SSC Selection Post — General Intelligence & Reasoning · Classification · 2
SSC Selection Post — General Intelligence & Reasoning · Analogy · 2
SSC Selection Post — General Intelligence & Reasoning · Ranking · 1
SSC Selection Post — General Intelligence & Reasoning · Calendar · 1
SSC Selection Post — General Intelligence & Reasoning · Letter Series · 1

General Awareness (25 Q)

SSC Selection Post — General Awareness · General Knowledge · 4
SSC Selection Post — General Awareness · General Science · 3
Indian Polity · 3
Indian History · 3
Current Affairs 2023-2025 · 3
Indian Geography · 3
SSC Selection Post — General Awareness · Geography · 2
SSC Selection Post — General Awareness · History · 2

Quantitative Aptitude (25 Q)

SSC Selection Post — Quantitative Aptitude · Simple Interest · 2
SSC Selection Post — Quantitative Aptitude · Time and Work · 1
SSC Selection Post — Quantitative Aptitude · Discount · 1
SSC Selection Post — Quantitative Aptitude · Averages · 1
SSC Selection Post — Quantitative Aptitude · Number System · 1
SSC Selection Post — Quantitative Aptitude · Mensuration · 1
SSC Selection Post — Quantitative Aptitude · Fractions · 1
SSC Selection Post — Quantitative Aptitude · Ratio and Proportion · 1

English (25 Q)

SSC Selection Post — English Language · Antonyms · 2
SSC Selection Post — English Language · Prepositions · 2
SSC Selection Post — English Language · Synonyms · 2
SSC Selection Post — English Language · Grammar / Nouns · 1
SSC Selection Post — English Language · Articles · 1
SSC Selection Post — English Language · Grammar · 1
SSC Selection Post — English Language · Verbs / Tenses · 1
SSC Selection Post — English Language · Spelling · 1

SSC Selection Post difficulty calibration

Intermediate tier. Intermediate-level: assumes a working command of the syllabus. Most candidates need 2-4 months of focused prep.

CBT: 100 Q in 60 min. Reasoning + GA + Quant + English (25 each). +1/-0.5. · Official language: English & Hindi.

Verified content — Wrexa Edge's SSC Selection Post bank has been deeply curated with real exam-aligned content (estimated 100% syllabus coverage).

How Wrexa Edge prepares you for SSC Selection Post

Real test-day interface
Our dense-grid skin mirrors the actual SSC Selection Post testing software — same timer, palette, tools, and navigation.
50 distinct variants
5000 unique practice questions, each variant a fresh test — not just shuffled options.
Detailed analytics
Scaled score, section accuracy, topic-wise heatmap, time-per-question — see where to focus after every attempt.
Spaced repetition (Notebook)
Wrong answers and flagged questions flow into an SM-2 spaced-repetition deck so you actually retain what you learn.
Optional proctoring
Browser-based face-api detection (no install) — turn it on to simulate a high-stakes environment.
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Expert take: what SSC Selection Post really tests

SSC Selection Post fills many government posts through one 100-question CBT, run separately at 10th, 12th and graduate levels. Its distinctive trap is the negative marking — 0.50 per wrong answer, double the 0.25 in most other SSC exams — so careless guessing is unusually costly here.

Preparation tips

Attempt selectively and accurately — the 0.50 negative marking is steeper than usual.
Match your preparation to the post’s level (10th/12th/graduation).
Pace 15 minutes per section across the four sections.

Common mistakes to avoid

Guessing as freely as in 0.25-penalty SSC exams and bleeding marks.
Applying for a level whose qualification you do not meet.

SSC Selection Post study plan

A phase-by-phase roadmap from your first concept to test-ready. Stretch or compress each phase to fit the time you have before your attempt.

1 Phase 1 — Four sections Months 1–2

Build General Intelligence, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude and English
Match your study to the post’s level (10th/12th/graduation)
Start objective practice

2 Phase 2 — Accuracy under 0.50 negatives Weeks after

Practise with the steeper 0.50 negative marking
Learn to attempt selectively and accurately
Fix weak sections

3 Phase 3 — Full mocks Final weeks

Sit full 100-question, 60-minute mocks
Refine section pacing (15 minutes each)
Revise current affairs and weak topics

Where SSC Selection Post can take you

A strong SSC Selection Post result opens up these careers and higher-study paths:

Varied government posts
Selection Post fills many central-government posts across departments and levels.
Multiple qualification levels
Separate exams for 10th, 12th and graduate-level posts widen access.
Phased opportunities
Run in phases, so vacancies recur through the year.
Stable central-government role
A permanent government post with structured pay.

Best books & official prep for SSC Selection Post

SSC general-studies & aptitude guides — Various
Cover the four common sections; the level differs (10th/12th/graduation) but the pattern is the same.
Previous-year SSC Selection Post papers — Various
Learn the pattern and manage the steeper 0.50 negative marking.

Official practice: Apply and prepare from the official SSC Selection Post notification on ssc.gov.in; because the negative marking is 0.50 (double most SSC exams), attempt selectively and accurately.

Previous-year papers: Previous SSC Selection Post papers are widely available and reflect the current CBT pattern.

Frequently asked questions

What is the SSC Selection Post exam pattern?: SSC Selection Post (Phase X) contains 100 questions across 4 sections: General Intelligence (25 Q), General Awareness (25 Q), Quantitative Aptitude (25 Q), English (25 Q). Total duration is 60 minutes (about 36 seconds per question).
Does SSC Selection Post have negative marking?: Yes — SSC Selection Post carries negative marking of -0.5 per wrong answer and 2 per correct answer. Skipping is safer than guessing blindly.
How is SSC Selection Post scored?: Scaled score range: 0 to 200. SSC Selection Post (out of 200).
How can I practise SSC Selection Post online for free?: Wrexa Edge gives you 3 free full-length SSC Selection Post mock tests — with instant scoring, detailed explanations and analytics — plus 47 more with Pro. Start practising in under a minute, no card required.
What is the difficulty level of SSC Selection Post?: SSC Selection Post is rated Intermediate difficulty on Wrexa Edge. Intermediate-level: assumes a working command of the syllabus. Most candidates need 2-4 months of focused prep. CBT: 100 Q in 60 min. Reasoning + GA + Quant + English (25 each). +1/-0.5. · Official language: English & Hindi.
How long is the SSC Selection Post exam?: SSC Selection Post runs for 60 minutes total across 4 sections. On Wrexa Edge the timer is enforced exactly as on the real exam — including no inter-section breaks.
What topics are covered in SSC Selection Post?: SSC Selection Post is split into: General Intelligence (25 Q), General Awareness (25 Q), Quantitative Aptitude (25 Q), English (25 Q). Each section is timed and weighted separately. CBT: 100 Q in 60 min. Reasoning + GA + Quant + English (25 each). +1/-0.5. · Official language: English & Hindi.
What tools or aids are allowed during SSC Selection Post?: No special tools are required.
Is the SSC Selection Post test adaptive?: No — SSC Selection Post is a fixed-form (linear) test. Every candidate sees the same number of questions per section.
How many SSC Selection Post mock tests does Wrexa Edge offer?: Wrexa Edge generates 50 distinct SSC Selection Post variants — each with different question content, not just shuffled options — the first 3 free for everyone and 47 more with Pro. That's 5000 unique practice questions in the real test-day interface.
Is there a free SSC Selection Post test series 2026?: Yes. The Wrexa Edge SSC Selection Post test series for 2026 gives you 3 free full-length mock tests (50 in total) plus subject-wise and topic-wise tests — instant scoring and detailed analysis, no card required.
Are SSC Selection Post previous year question–style papers included?: Every SSC Selection Post mock is modelled on the official exam pattern and the style of previous years' papers — the same 100-question structure, sections and marking — so your practice mirrors the real paper you'll sit.
Which is the best free SSC Selection Post mock test online?: Wrexa Edge's SSC Selection Post mock test replicates the real exam interface, timing and negative marking, with instant score, section-wise analysis and 50 fresh variants — a strong free choice for 2026 preparation.
Can I take the SSC Selection Post mock test on mobile?: Yes. SSC Selection Post mock tests run in any browser on mobile, tablet or desktop — no app or download needed. Start on your phone and your progress and analytics sync when you sign in.
What is the SSC Selection Post syllabus?: The SSC Selection Post syllabus maps to its 4 sections: General Intelligence (25 Q), General Awareness (25 Q), Quantitative Aptitude (25 Q), English (25 Q). Wrexa Edge's mock tests cover the complete syllabus topic by topic — see the topics-covered breakdown above — so you practise every area at real exam difficulty.
What is the eligibility for SSC Selection Post?: Depends on the post — 10th pass, 12th pass, or a graduate degree as specified for each post’s qualification level, within the prescribed age limits. Wrexa Edge focuses on realistic SSC Selection Post practice: 3 free full-length mocks in the exact exam pattern, ready whenever you are.
When is the SSC Selection Post exam and how should I prepare?: Official SSC Selection Post exam dates are announced by the conducting body for each cycle — check the latest notification for the current schedule. To be ready, follow a phased study plan and take full-length timed mocks; Wrexa Edge gives you 3 free SSC Selection Post mocks with instant scoring so you can track your readiness week by week.

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