SSC Scientific Assistant IMD 2026 Syllabus – Part A & Part B

SSC SA IMD 2026

Staff Selection CommissionGraduate (BSc Physics/CS/IT/Electronics or Diploma Engineering) medium

The SSC SA IMD 2026 syllabus covers two parts: Part A (General Intelligence & Reasoning + Quantitative Aptitude + English Language + General Awareness) and Part B (Physics, Computer Science, and domain-specific technical subjects). The technical Part B carries the highest weightage.

Part A Syllabus – General Studies (Non-Technical)

SectionQuestionsMarksKey Topics
General Intelligence & Reasoning2525Analogies, Classification, Series (Number/Alphabet/Figural), Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations, Venn Diagrams, Syllogism, Matrix, Direction Sense, Embedded Figures, Non-verbal reasoning
Quantitative Aptitude2525Number System, Percentages, Ratio & Proportion, Averages, SI/CI, Time & Work, Time & Distance, Profit & Loss, Mensuration, Trigonometry, Algebra, Data Interpretation (Graphs, Tables, Bar charts)
English Language2525Spotting Errors, Fill in the Blanks, Synonyms, Antonyms, Sentence Correction, Idioms & Phrases, One Word Substitution, Comprehension
General Awareness2525Current Affairs, Science & Technology, Environment, History, Geography, Indian Polity, Economy, Sports, Awards, IMD/Meteorology awareness

Part B Syllabus – Technical (Physics / Computer Science)

SubjectQuestionsMarksKey Topics
Physics5050Mechanics (Newton's Laws, Work-Energy, Rotational Motion), Waves & Oscillations, Thermodynamics (Laws, Heat Transfer, Kinetic Theory), Electrostatics & Magnetism, Current Electricity, Optics (Refraction, Lenses, Mirrors, Wave Optics), Modern Physics (Photoelectric Effect, Radioactivity, Nuclear Reactions), Atmospheric Physics (Pressure, Temperature, Humidity, Lapse Rate – relevant to IMD work)
Computer Science / IT5050Number Systems (Binary, Octal, Hex), Boolean Algebra & Logic Gates, Computer Architecture (CPU, Memory, I/O), Operating Systems (Unix/Windows basics), Networking (OSI model, TCP/IP, IP addressing), Data Structures (Arrays, Linked Lists, Trees, Stacks, Queues), Databases (SQL basics, RDBMS concepts), Programming Concepts (C/C++ basics, algorithms), Web Technologies basics

Note on Branch-Specific Paper B

  • Candidates with BSc in Physics or related engineering branches attempt the Physics questions
  • Candidates with BSc in Computer Science / IT or related engineering branches attempt the Computer Science questions
  • Branch-specific eligibility and Part B alignment are confirmed in the official SSC notification

Frequently Asked Questions

Q.Does every candidate attempt both Physics and Computer Science in Part B?

No. Part B is branch-specific. Physics candidates (BSc Physics / Physics-based diploma) attempt Physics questions; Computer Science / IT candidates attempt CS/IT questions. The specific Part B allocation is confirmed in the official notification based on the branch indicated during application.

Q.Is Atmospheric Physics important for SSC SA IMD given the IMD context?

Yes. Questions on atmospheric pressure, temperature gradients, humidity, lapse rate, and weather phenomena appear in the Physics section and are directly relevant to IMD work. These topics from Class 11–12 Physics and BSc level are high-yield areas.

Q.What level is the Part B Physics syllabus – Class 12 or BSc?

Part B Physics is at BSc (1st and 2nd year) level. It goes beyond Class 12 in topics like Modern Physics (Nuclear reactions, Radioactivity), Wave Optics, and Statistical Mechanics basics. Prepare from BSc-level Physics textbooks.

Q.Is SQL tested in the Computer Science section of SSC SA IMD?

Yes. Basic SQL queries (SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE), RDBMS concepts, and database normalization appear in the CS section. Focus on practical query writing and relational database fundamentals at graduation level.

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