<h2>SSC Resume Format Explained</h2><p>Staff Selection Commission (SSC) conducts CGL, CHSL, MTS, and other exams. Here's exactly what your resume should contain for each.</p><h3>For SSC CGL</h3><ul><li>SSC CGL roll number and year</li><li>Post preference (as filled in application)</li><li>Education: 10th, 12th, Graduation with % and board</li><li>Computer proficiency details</li><li>Work experience (if any)</li></ul><h3>For SSC CHSL</h3><ul><li>SSC CHSL roll number and year</li><li>Typing speed: English (35 WPM) or Hindi (30 WPM)</li><li>Education up to 12th with %</li><li>Computer skills</li></ul><h3>For SSC MTS</h3><ul><li>10th pass with % and board</li><li>Minimal format, 1 page sufficient</li><li>Physical standards if applicable</li></ul><p>Use <a href='/sarkari-resume'>ResumeGyani's sarkari resume builder</a> with pre-built templates for each SSC exam.</p>
SSC CGL & CHSL Resume Format: What Exactly Does SSC Want?
SSC exams (CGL, CHSL, MTS) require a formal biodata at document verification stage. Include roll number, post applied, education from 10th onwards with percentages, typing speed for CHSL, and computer proficiency. Keep it 1-2 pages in single-column format.
Rahul Dubey
Mentor and Advisor • 28 April 2026
Key Points to Remember
- Include SSC roll number and post
- Add typing speed for CHSL
- List education with exact percentages
- Keep 1-2 pages maximum
- Match application form exactly
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is resume required for SSC CGL document verification?
What typing speed to mention for SSC CHSL?
Can I use same resume for CGL and CHSL?
Deep Dives: Contextual Advice
A sarkari naukri resume must be formal, single-column, with passport-size photo, father's name, date of birth, category, educational qualifications with percentages, and a standard declaration. Use simple fonts, avoid graphics, and match everything to your application form.
Before submitting your sarkari resume, verify: personal details match application form, education percentages match mark sheets, category certificate matches, photo meets specifications, declaration is signed and dated, and no spelling errors exist.
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