Staff Selection Commission — Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation
| Post Name | Junior Statistical Officer |
|---|---|
| Qualification | Bachelor degree with 60% in Mathematics at 12th level or Bachelor degree with Statistics as a subject |
| Age Limit | 18-32 years (Relaxations applicable as per government norms) |
| Salary | Level-6 (Rs. 35,400 - 1,12,400) |
| Selection Process | Tier-1 Computer Based Exam, Tier-2 Computer Based Exam (including Paper II: Statistics), and Document Verification |
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) recruits candidates for the Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) post under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) through the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) examination. This Group B non-gazetted position requires candidates to handle data collection, analysis, and report generation for various government schemes.
Candidates must ensure they meet the following mandatory criteria before submitting their application. Discrepancies found during document verification will result in immediate disqualification.
| Parameter | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Age Limit | 18 to 32 Years |
| Educational Qualification | Bachelor's Degree + 60% in Maths (Class 12) OR Degree in Statistics |
| Nationality | Indian Citizen or specified refugee status |
| Physical Standards | Not applicable |
To be eligible for the JSO post, candidates must possess one of the following qualifications:
Candidates in their final year of graduation may apply provisionally. However, they must possess the required degree/mark sheet at the time of document verification.
The age is calculated based on the cutoff date specified in the official CGL notification. The general age bracket is 18–32 years. Relaxations for reserved categories are as follows:
No, there is no physical efficiency test (PET) or specific physical measurement criteria for the Junior Statistical Officer position.
No, there is no restriction on the number of attempts for the SSC CGL JSO post, provided the candidate remains within the prescribed age limit.
The JSO post is classified under Level-6 of the 7th CPC pay matrix, with a salary range of Rs. 35,400 to Rs. 1,12,400.
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