SSC Scientific Assistant Syllabus
SSC recruits Scientific Assistants for the India Meteorological Department through two objective papers. Paper 1 covers four general subjects. Paper 2 is a subject paper where you choose Physics, Computer Science and Information Technology, or Electronics and Telecommunication, depending on your degree.
The pattern below follows the most recent SSC notification for this exam. Check the next notification carefully, as SSC does not run this recruitment every year.
SSC Scientific Assistant Syllabus pages
Open any page below for the full, topic-level SSC Scientific Assistant syllabus.
Syllabus page | What it covers |
Four general subjects | |
SSC Scientific Assistant Paper 2 Syllabus | Subject paper overview |
Paper 2 for physics graduates | |
SSC Scientific Assistant Computer Science Syllabus | Paper 2 for CS and IT graduates |
SSC Scientific Assistant Electronics Syllabus | Paper 2 for electronics and telecom |
SSC Scientific Assistant exam pattern
Paper | Subjects | Questions | Marks | Duration |
Paper 1 | Reasoning (50), General Awareness (50), Quantitative Aptitude (50), English (50) | 200 | 200 | 2 hours |
Paper 2 | Physics, or Computer Science and IT, or Electronics and Telecommunication | 200 | 200 | 2 hours |
SSC Scientific Assistant subject-wise syllabus
Paper 1 subjects
Reasoning, general awareness, quantitative aptitude and English at graduate level. The topics match the SSC CGL Tier 1 syllabus closely, so CGL study material works well here.
Physics
Mechanics, oscillations and waves, thermal physics, optics, electricity and magnetism, modern physics, electronics and basics of atmospheric physics.
Computer Science and IT
Data structures, programming, computer organisation, operating systems, database management, computer networks, software engineering and web technologies.
Electronics and Telecommunication
Electronic devices and circuits, analogue and digital electronics, signals and systems, communication systems, electromagnetic theory, microprocessors and control systems.
FAQs on the SSC Scientific Assistant Syllabus
How do I choose my SSC Scientific Assistant Paper 2 subject?
It depends on your degree. Pick the subject that matches your graduation discipline.
Is there negative marking in the Scientific Assistant exam?
Yes. 0.25 marks are deducted for each wrong answer in both papers.
How often does SSC hold the Scientific Assistant exam?
Irregularly, whenever IMD reports vacancies, so there can be long gaps between cycles.
Check the latest SSC Scientific Assistant notification on ssc.gov.in before your exam, as SSC can change the pattern between cycles.