SSC Stenographer 2025 PYQ — Question 68

SSC Stenographer - 06 Aug 2025 - Shift 2 • Reasoning • Q68

Scenario:
Karthik has the following profile:
Education: B.Sc. with 64% and M.Sc. in Chemistry (passed)
Experience: No teaching experience yet
Age: 23 years
Preference: Open to probationary roles
Eligibility Criteria for the Position:
Minimum Age: 24 years
Maximum Age: 30 years
Educational Qualification: At least M.Sc. in Chemistry
Experience: Minimum 2 years in the relevant field
Probationary Roles: Open to candidates with less than 5 years of experience
Minimum Marks in B.Sc.: 65%
Decision:
Based on the provided information, what is the most appropriate decision regarding Karthik's eligibility for the position?

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

Check criteria one by one:

Age: 23(required 24–30)

M.Sc. Chemistry: eligible

Experience: 0 years (required 2 years, but probation allows <5 years)

B.Sc. marks: 64 %( required 65%)

Final Decision:

Karthik is not eligible because he does not meet the age and B.Sc. marks criteria, even though he qualifies for probationary experience.

Hence, the correct answer is option 3.