EPFO SSA - Social Security Assistant (Group C POST) EXAM 2023

Official Notification for EPFO SSA Exam 2023 is out now!!! Link to official notification - Download here

Or visit Recruitment section of EPFO Website -  https://www.epfindia.gov.in/site_en/Recruitments.php

Scale of Pay: Level-5 (Rs.29, 200-92,300) in the Pay Matrix

Total  2674 Posts.  (999 seats in unreserved or General category.)

Dates   for   Filling   Online   Form -  27th March, 2023 to 26th April, 2023

Completely   Computer Based  Test in 2 stages.   No Interview.

Stage- I : Computer Based Examination (Phase-I) 

Stage II : Computer Typing Test (Phase-II) (Computer Data Entry Test) -   (qualifying in nature. Marks  will not be counted for merit ranking)

Date of Examination is not declared yet

Eligibility: Must possess the Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university as on the closing date for online registration of application i.e. 26th April (Result must have been declared.   Those awaiting results of the final examination of the prescribed Essential qualification SHOULD NOT APPLY)

Typing speed: A typing speed of 35 words per minute in English or 30 words per minute in Hindi on computer. (35 words per minute and 30 words per minute correspond to 10500 Key Depression per Hour (KDPH) / 9000 KDPH on an average of 5 key depressions for each word for Data Entry Work. Time allowed - ten minutes.)

Few  free typing tests online to test your speed and practice -   10 mins test.     1 Min test.      Hindi Typing tests 

Age  Limit:   Between 18 to 27 years (for unreserved category),  as on the closing date for online registration of application i.e. 26th April. Age relaxations for various categories are applicable as usual.

New Scheme of Examination - New Pattern & official Syllabus

Phase 1  - Objective Type MCQs based  - 150 Questions & 150 Minutes ( ie 2 hours 30 mins)

This  phase decides your final merit & selection. Phase 2 is only qualifying in nature.

Subject No. Of Questions
General Aptitude
30
General Knowledge/ General Awareness
30
Quantitative Ability
30
General English with Comprehension
30
Computer Literacy
30
Total 150

Each question shall have 4 marks each. Total 600 Marks.

For each wrong answer, there will be a negative marking of one fourth of the mark assigned to that question (ie 1 Marks deducted for wrong answer while 4 marks for correct answer) 

Latest Syllabus of EPFO SSA Exam 2023: There are 5 Equal weightage areas with 30 questions each -

General Aptitude
General Knowledge/ General Awareness
Quantitative Ability
General English with Comprehension
Computer Literacy

How many will qualify for Phase 2 of EPFO SSA Exam 2023?

The candidates will be shortlisted for Phase-II in the ratio of 1:10 i.e. about 10 times the number of vacancies in each category on the basis of their performance in Phase-I.  (i.e. total 26740 will qualify this prelims or stage 1 and be eligible to appear for phase 2 ie computer/typing test). 

Phase 2/Computer Skill Test will be qualifying in nature. Marks obtained will not be reckoned for merit ranking

Social Security Assistant (SSA)

About the Post - EPFO SSA

The full form of EPFO SSA is Employees Provident Fund Organization  Social Security Assistant  (SSA). EPFO is a national body under the Ministry of Labor and Employment.   Exam  is conducted by the NTA - National Testing Agency for the Group C posts of Social Security Assistant (SSA), equivalent to Station Masters in Railways or Income Tax Inspectors in IT dept.

Difference between EPFO SSA & EPFO APFC & AO/EO - 

SSA are are usually promoted to Enforcement Officers (Group B)  within 10-15 years of service. 
Promotion Hierarchy for SSA - Senior SSA - Section Supervisor - EO/AO (Group B) - APFC (Group A)

EPFO SSA Social Security Assistant   is Group C post or the clerical post of EPFO.   After a few promotions , one can become EO/AO ie officer grade.  

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FAQs

How many will qualify for appearing in Phase 2 or Typing speed test?

The candidates will be shortlisted for Phase-II in the ratio of 1:10 i.e. about 10 times the number of vacancies in each category on the basis of their performance in Phase-I. (i.e. total 26740 will qualify this prelims or stage 1 and be eligible to appear for phase 2 ie computer/typing test).

Will the marks or score of Phase 2 or Typing speed test be counted for final selection/ranking?

Phase 2/Computer Skill Test will be qualifying in nature. Marks obtained will not be reckoned for merit ranking. Only the Marks of Phase 1 or Preliminary objective type MCQ test of 150 Questions and 600 marks will be counted for final selection. 

Is there any written or Mains Stage in EPFO SSA Exam?
In EPFO SSA Exam, there is no written or Mains Stage. Those who qualify stage II computer typing exam are directly selected on basis of stage 1 performance. 

Is there any Interview Stage in EPFO SSA Exam?
In EPFO SSA Exam, there is no Interview Stage. Those who qualify stage II computer typing exam are directly selected on basis of stage 1 performance.

How can I apply for this EPFO SOCIAL SECURITY ASSISTANT exam?

Visit this Link between 27th March, 2023 to 26th April, 2023 - https://recruitment.nta.nic.in/

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