SSC Exam

Yes, the SSC exam can be cleared without coaching if you have proper strategy and guidance. This exam is administered by the Staff Selection Commission SSC to select candidates for group B, C, and D level government positions. Following these tips from an expert can help you clear this exam without coaching:
1. The exam requires at least six months of focused, planned study.
2. You must create a subject-by-subject study schedule that includes eight hours per day.
3. Before beginning your preparation, thoroughly understand the exam format.
4. The Quantitative Aptitude and reasoning section is typically the easiest to score by practicing.
5. Prepare the common topics of Tier I and Tier II together. This Shiksha page has detailed guidelines from experts that can help you prepare for SSC without coaching: https://www.shiksha.com/exams/ssc-cgl-exam-preparation.

The Officers' Training Academy (OTA) trains short-service officers and is an attractive option due to the following benefits:
1. You will get a fixed stipend during training at OTA, which is Rs. 56,100 per month.
2. You can reach the rank of Lieutenant Colonel after completing 13 years of service.
3. You will have more options for leaving than a permanent commissioned officer. You can leave army service after completing the required year of service.
4. If you become a pilot in the army as an SSC officer, then you can retire after 7 years of service and can join commercial airlines. A similar option is available for SSC engineers in the army.
5. You can get a job in PSUs or other government departments even before you retire.
6. During service, you will receive equal pay at par with permanent officers and can even get a permanent commission if vacancies are there. Now female officers can also get permanent commissions. You can join OTA, Chennai, after clearing the CDS exam conducted by UPSC.