Junior Statistical Officer – SSC
Quick Info
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹35,400 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: Bachelor's Degree in any subject with at least 60% Marks in Mathematics at 12th standard level; OR Bachelor's Degree in any subject with Statistics as one of the subjects at degree level.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Freshers eligible — no prior experience required, but specific academic background in Mathematics or Statistics is mandatory.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Minimum 18 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Online
- Deadline
- Deadline:
The Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation is hiring for the Junior Statistical Officer post, offering a monthly salary of ₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree with 60% in Mathematics at the 12th standard level or a degree with Statistics as a subject. This role is ideal for individuals with strong analytical skills looking to contribute to national data collection and statistical analysis within a stable government environment.
- The maximum age limit for this role is 32 years, which is higher than most other posts in the CGLE 2026 notification.
- Candidates must appear for Paper-II (Statistics) in the Tier-II examination in addition to the compulsory Paper-I.
- The selection process includes Tier-I and Tier-II computer-based exams, with specific cut-offs for statistical posts.
- Online applications must be submitted by June 22, 2026, through the new SSC website.
- This is a Group B position that includes standard central government benefits and allowances.
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Additional Salary Information
Pay Level-6 (₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400) plus applicable allowances.
Important Dates
Selection Process
Tier-I: Computer Based Examination (Objective Type) Tier-II: Computer Based Examination (Paper-I, II, and III) Data Entry Speed Test (DEST) for specific posts Document Verification by User Departments
Application Fees
General/OBC/EWS: ₹100 Women/SC/ST/PwBD/ESM: Exempted
Reservation
Reservation is provided for SC, ST, OBC, EWS, and PwBD as per government rules.
How to Apply
- Visit the official SSC website at https://ssc.gov.in.
- Complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) if not already registered on the new portal.
- Login using your Registration Number and Password.
- Click on the 'Apply' link in the 'Combined Graduate Level Examination, 2026' section.
- Fill in the required details and upload a live photograph and scanned signature.
- Pay the application fee online through BHIM UPI, Net Banking, or Debit Cards.
- Review the application form and submit.
- Take a printout of the submitted application for future reference.
Frequently Asked Questions
The salary for a Junior Statistical Officer is in the range of ₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400 per month (Pay Level-6).
A Bachelor's Degree in any subject with 60% in Maths at 12th standard, or a Bachelor's Degree with Statistics as a subject.
The age limit for the Junior Statistical Officer post is 18 to 32 years.