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Key Facts: EPFO SSA Exam

150

CBT Questions

NTA Syllabus

150 mins

Total Duration

Official Handbook

₹700

Gen/OBC/EWS Fee

Official Notification

₹0

SC/ST/PwBD/Female Fee

Official Notification

1 mark

Negative Marking Penalty

NTA Scheme

35 wpm

English Typing speed

Skill Test Rules

The EPFO SSA Exam is a 2.5-hour computer-based test comprising 150 MCQs. It has an application fee of ₹700 for General/OBC/EWS (₹0 for SC/ST/PwBD/Female). Administered by NTA, it tests General English (50 Qs), Quantitative Ability (30 Qs), General Aptitude (30 Qs), General Awareness (30 Qs), and Computer Literacy (10 Qs). Selection requires a qualifying computer typing speed test.

Sample EPFO SSA Practice Questions

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1Statements: All bags are purses. No purse is a black bag. Conclusions: I. No bag is a black bag. II. Some purses are bags.
A.Only conclusion I follows
B.Only conclusion II follows
C.Both conclusion I and II follow
D.Neither conclusion I nor II follows
Explanation: Since all bags are purses, they are completely contained within the purse set. Because no purse is a black bag, there can be no overlap between purses and black bags, meaning bags and black bags also have no overlap; thus, conclusion I is correct. Additionally, since all bags are purses, the region representing bags must also be part of purses, making conclusion II correct.
2Statements: Some pens are pencils. All pencils are erasers. Some erasers are rulers. Conclusions: I. Some rulers are pens. II. Some erasers are pens.
A.Only conclusion I follows
B.Only conclusion II follows
C.Both conclusion I and II follow
D.Neither conclusion I nor II follows
Explanation: Since some pens are pencils and all pencils are erasers, those pens that are pencils must also be erasers, which makes 'Some erasers are pens' (Conclusion II) necessarily true. However, the connection between rulers and pens is indirect and not guaranteed by the premises, so 'Some rulers are pens' (Conclusion I) is not necessarily true.
3Statements: Only a few circles are squares. No square is a triangle. All triangles are hexagons. Conclusions: I. Some circles are not triangles. II. Some hexagons are not squares.
A.Only conclusion I follows
B.Only conclusion II follows
C.Both conclusion I and II follow
D.Neither conclusion I nor II follows
Explanation: The statement 'Only a few circles are squares' implies both 'Some circles are squares' and 'Some circles are not squares'. The squares that are circles cannot be triangles (since no square is a triangle), which makes 'Some circles are not triangles' (Conclusion I) true. Similarly, since all triangles are hexagons and no triangle can be a square, those hexagons that are triangles cannot be squares, making 'Some hexagons are not squares' (Conclusion II) true.
4Pointing to a photograph, a man says, 'I have no brother or sister, but that man's father is my father's son.' Whose photograph was it?
A.His own photograph
B.His son's photograph
C.His father's photograph
D.His nephew's photograph
Explanation: Since the speaker has no brother or sister, 'my father's son' must refer to the speaker himself. Therefore, the statement 'that man's father is my father's son' simplifies to 'that man's father is me'. Consequently, the photograph is of the man's son.
5A family consists of six members: P, Q, R, S, T, and U. P is Q's spouse. R is U's mother. T is S's daughter. Q is T's father. U is S's brother. How is R related to P?
A.Mother-in-law
B.Mother
C.Aunt
D.Sister-in-law
Explanation: Trace the relationships: Q is T's father, and T is S's daughter. This means S is T's mother and is married to Q. Since P is Q's spouse, P must be S (as Q is male and S is female). U is S's brother, and R is U's mother, which means R is also S's mother. Since P is S, R is P's mother.
6If 'A + B' means A is the brother of B; 'A - B' means A is the sister of B; 'A * B' means A is the father of B; 'A / B' means A is the mother of B. Which of the following expressions shows that P is the maternal grandmother of T?
A.P / Q / S - T
B.P / Q / S * T
C.P / S + Q * T
D.P / Q - S * T
Explanation: In 'P / Q / S - T', P is the mother of Q, Q is the mother of S, and S is the sister of T. Since S is the sister of T and Q is the mother of S, Q is also the mother of T. Therefore, P is the mother of T's mother (Q), which makes P the maternal grandmother of T.
7A person starts from his house, walks 5 km towards the North, then turns left and walks 10 km, then turns left again and walks 5 km. Finally, he turns right and walks 5 km. In which direction is he now with respect to his starting point, and how far is he?
A.West, 15 km
B.West, 10 km
C.East, 15 km
D.South, 10 km
Explanation: Starting at (0,0), walking 5 km North leads to (0,5). Turning left and walking 10 km West leads to (-10,5). Turning left again and walking 5 km South leads to (-10,0). Finally, turning right (which is West when facing South) and walking 5 km West leads to (-15,0). The person is now 15 km West of the starting point.
8Point K is 8m to the North of Point L. Point M is 6m to the East of Point L. Point N is 12m to the South of Point M. Point O is 15m to the West of Point N. What is the shortest distance and direction of Point L with respect to Point O?
A.15m, North-East
B.10m, North-East
C.10m, South-West
D.15m, South-East
Explanation: Let L be the origin (0,0). M is at (6,0). N is 12m South of M, which is (6,-12). O is 15m West of N, which is (6-15, -12) = (-9,-12). The vector from O(-9,-12) to L(0,0) is (+9, +12). The shortest distance is sqrt(9^2 + 12^2) = sqrt(81 + 144) = sqrt(225) = 15m. Direction from O to L is North and East, hence North-East.
9A man starts walking from point A towards East. After walking 12 meters, he turns right and walks 8 meters. Then he turns left and walks 6 meters. He then turns 135 degrees in the anti-clockwise direction and walks 10 meters. Finally, he turns left and walks 5 meters to reach point B. In which direction is point B from point A?
A.North-East
B.South-East
C.North-West
D.South-West
Explanation: From A(0,0), he walks 12m East to (12,0), then 8m South to (12,-8), then 6m East to (18,-8). Facing East, a 135-degree anti-clockwise turn points him North-West. Walking 10m North-West changes coordinates by (-10*cos(45), +10*sin(45)) = (-7.07, +7.07), reaching (10.93, -0.93). Turning left (from North-West) points South-West. Walking 5m South-West changes coordinates by (-3.54, -3.54), reaching B(7.39, -4.47). Relative to A(0,0), B is South and East, so South-East.
10In a certain code language, 'PENCIL' is coded as 'QFODJM'. How is 'BOTTLE' coded in that same language?
A.CPUUMF
B.CNSSKD
C.CPVVSF
D.AMSSKD
Explanation: The pattern in the code is a simple shift of +1 for each letter: P(+1)->Q, E(+1)->F, N(+1)->O, C(+1)->D, I(+1)->J, L(+1)->M. Applying this same pattern to BOTTLE: B(+1)->C, O(+1)->P, T(+1)->U, T(+1)->U, L(+1)->M, E(+1)->F. Thus, the coded word is CPUUMF.

About the EPFO SSA Exam

The EPFO Social Security Assistant (SSA) exam is a national-level recruitment examination conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) on behalf of the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation. The exam consists of a computer-based online test (CBT) with 150 multiple-choice questions, testing quantitative ability, reasoning/aptitude, general awareness, English comprehension, and computer literacy. Candidates who clear the written exam must qualify in a computer typing speed test to secure selection. This practice question bank models the EPFO SSA exam pattern.

Assessment

150 multiple-choice questions across five sections (English, Quant, Reasoning, GK, Computer)

Time Limit

2 hours 30 minutes (150 minutes)

Passing Score

Determined by EPFO based on category-wise cutoffs

Exam Fee

₹700 (General/OBC/EWS) or ₹0 (SC/ST/PwBD/Female) (Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO))

EPFO SSA Exam Content Outline

33.3%

General English with Comprehension

50 questions testing reading comprehension, synonyms & antonyms, error spotting, fill in the blanks, cloze test, spelling checks, and sentence rearrangement.

20%

Quantitative Ability

30 questions covering arithmetic word problems (percentage, ratio, average, interest, profit & loss, time & work, speed), simplification, number series, and data interpretation.

20%

General Aptitude

30 questions testing puzzles, seating arrangements, coding-decoding, blood relations, syllogism, inequalities, direction sense, and alphanumeric series.

20%

General Knowledge / General Awareness

30 questions covering current national and international events, economic and banking awareness, government schemes, and static general knowledge.

6.7%

Computer Literacy

10 questions covering computer hardware, operating systems, MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, internet search, email, and basic computer network terms.

How to Pass the EPFO SSA Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: Determined by EPFO based on category-wise cutoffs
  • Assessment: 150 multiple-choice questions across five sections (English, Quant, Reasoning, GK, Computer)
  • Time limit: 2 hours 30 minutes (150 minutes)
  • Exam fee: ₹700 (General/OBC/EWS) or ₹0 (SC/ST/PwBD/Female)

Keys to Passing

  • Complete 500+ practice questions
  • Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
  • Focus on highest-weighted sections
  • Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

EPFO SSA Study Tips from Top Performers

1Practice English vocabulary and comprehension regularly, as the English section carries the highest weight (50 questions out of 150).
2Improve quantitative calculations by practicing simplification, approximation, and number series to save time for complex arithmetic word problems.
3Work on your typing speed early. Achieving a consistent 35 wpm in English or 30 wpm in Hindi requires daily practice and cannot be crammed in a week.
4Develop shortcut techniques for reasoning puzzles and seating arrangements, and prioritize non-puzzle questions (like syllogisms and direction sense) in the exam.
5Stay updated with current affairs of the last 6 months, focusing on government schemes, national budgets, economic parameters, and major appointments.
6Learn basic computer terminology, MS Office keyboard shortcuts, and internet protocol definitions to score well in the 10 computer literacy questions.
7Attempt full-length 150-minute mock tests to build stamina and practice time management across sections, as there are no sectional time limits.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the educational qualification required for EPFO SSA?

Candidates must possess a Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognized university. Additionally, they must have a computer typing speed of at least 35 words per minute (wpm) in English or 30 words per minute (wpm) in Hindi.

What is the application fee for the EPFO SSA exam?

The application fee is ₹700 for General, OBC, and EWS candidates. Candidates belonging to SC, ST, PwBD, Female categories, and Ex-Servicemen are exempted from paying any application fee.

What is the exam pattern and duration of EPFO SSA?

The Computer Based Test (CBT) comprises 150 multiple-choice questions for a total of 600 marks (4 marks per question). The total duration is 150 minutes (2.5 hours) with no sectional time limits. The sections are: General English (50 Qs), Quantitative Ability (30 Qs), General Aptitude (30 Qs), General Awareness (30 Qs), and Computer Literacy (10 Qs).

Is there negative marking in the EPFO SSA exam?

Yes, there is negative marking. For each incorrect answer, 1 mark (one-fourth of the marks assigned to that question) is deducted.

What is the age limit for EPFO SSA recruitment?

Candidates must be between 18 and 27 years of age as of the application closing date. Age relaxation is applicable for SC, ST, OBC-NCL, and other reserved categories as per government rules.

Is the computer typing test mandatory?

Yes, the Computer Data Entry Skill Test is mandatory for all candidates who clear the CBT. It is a qualifying test, meaning its marks are not added to the final merit list, but candidates must meet the minimum speed requirement to be selected.