What is SSC?
The Staff Selection Commission is a Government body that conducts examinations every year to recruit ministries, organisations, and department staff at Group B and C levels for the Government of India. These exams include:
How to apply for the SSC exam?
Filling out the request form is indeed the second stage in the application procedure. The initial application may only be found on the SSC’s official website and should be completed and submitted online. Under no conditions will physical copies of an online application be allowed.
Applicants who already enrolled for SSC CGL should do the following steps:
Step 1: Enter your registration id and password just on the official website.
Step 2: Underneath the ‘Latest Notifications’ tab, locate the employment application hyperlink & click on ‘Apply’ option.
Step 3: The data you provided upon registering will be shown; review it.
Step 4: If anyone wishes to update any of the data, go to the dashboard’s left-hand upper corner & select the ‘Modify Register’ option.
Step 5: Once you have verified the registration details, move onto application.
Step 6: Pick 3 exam centres from the very same area. In sequence of choice, list each 3 of them.
Step 7: If you are currently serving or even have previously worked in the Armed Services, fill in the essential information. It’s worth noting that wards of service members aren’t regarded the same as ex-servicemen & have to choose ‘No’ in the needed column.
Step 8: Indicate whether or not you have Cerebral Palsy.
Step 9: If you have a physical disability that prevents you from writing, indicate that you will need a scribe to write on your behalf.
Step 10: If you’re applying for a position as a Junior Statistic Investigator or Statistic Investigation Grade II with the Registrar of India, choose ‘Yes’ inside the designated field. Please make sure you have the necessary educational qualifications for the position you’re applying for.
Step 11: If you’re looking for a valid age cohort, explain it.
Step 12: Describe your finest educational qualifications as well as your qualifying educational eligibility.
Step 13: Fees could be paid via BHIM UPI, Bank Transfer, Mastercard, Visa, Express, RuPay Credit / Debit cards, or through creating an SBI Challan and paying cash to any SBI Branches.
Step 14: With their own purposes, you could print out all the application forms. At little or no point is a copy of the ‘Application Form’ necessary to be presented to the Board. Nevertheless, if you have any objections about the online application, then may be requested to give a copy of an online application.
SSC CGL – Combined Graduate Level
SSC CGL is an annual examination conducted in four tiers.
- Tier I – A computer-based test conducted in multiple slots, comprising objective-type questions
- Tier II – A computer-based test comprising two papers – English and Quantitative Aptitude
- Tier III – A descriptive test to evaluate candidates’ written skills in English/Hindi
- Tier IV – A skill test/document verification conducted explicitly for the post of Assistant Audit Officer
SSC GD – Constable (General Duty)
SSC GD is conducted to recruit candidates in paramilitary organisations like CRPF, BSF, CISF, SSB, ITBP, SSF, etc. A three-stage examination is held to select intellectually and physically sound Learners.
- Stage I (Written exam) – An objective-type written examination conducted online. It entails topics including Elementary Mathematics, Hindi/English, Reasoning and General Intelligence
- Stage II (Physical Efficiency/Physical Standard Test) – A crucial stage for candidates looking to excel in the SSC GD exam. All candidates have to undergo a physical measurement and endurance test to reach the third stage
- Stage III – The last stage of SSC GD includes a medical check-up
SSC CHSL – Combined Higher Secondary Level
SSC conducts the SSC CHSL examination to recruit candidates in various departments or ministries. The candidates are selected for the post of SA/PA (Postal/Sorting Assistants), LDC (Lower Divisional Clerk), DEO (Data Entry Operator), or a Court Clerk. There are three stages in the examination:
- Tier I – CBT mode exam comprising objective-type questions
- Tier II – Descriptive-type written test
- Tier III – Skill test/typing test
SSC JE – Junior Engineer
The JE (Civil, Electrical, Quantity Surveying and Contracts, and Mechanical) test is a competitive exam conducted by SSC to recruit junior engineers for Group B (Non-gazetted) posts. It consists of two papers:
- Paper I – Computer-based examination
- Paper II – Written-test
SSC CPO – Central Police Organisation
The SSC CPO is conducted to recruit candidates for Central Police Force posts of Sub-inspector, CAPF, etc. It consists of four stages.
- Stage I – Paper 1
- Stage II – Physical standard/physical endurance test
- Stage III – Paper 2
- Stage IV – Medical examination
SSC MTS – Multitasking Staff
This is a non-technical exam to recruit candidates for posts such as Peon, Daftary, Jamadar, Gardener, Junior Gestetner Operator. It consists of two papers.
- Paper I – Online test
- Paper II – Offline test
SSC Stenographer ‘C’ and ‘D’
SSC Stenographer ‘C’ and ‘D’ exam is conducted to recruit candidates for Stenographer Grade C (non-gazetted) and Grade D posts. It has two stages.
- Stage I – Computer-based test
- Stage II – Skill test
SSC JHT – Junior Hindi Translator
This is a competitive test for recruiting junior and senior Hindi translators in various departments, organisations, and ministries for the Government of India. It has two papers:
- Paper I – CBT (Computer-based test)
- Paper II – Offline examination
SSC 2022 Eligibility Criteria
Here’s a detailed list of the eligibility criteria for each exam:
SSC CGL Eligibility Criteria
| Required Criteria |
Details |
| Nationality |
Must be either an Indian citizen/Nepal subject/ Bhutan subject/Tibetan refugee who came to India before 1st January 1962. |
| Age limit |
Age criteria varies for different posts. The minimum age should be 18 years and maximum should be 32 years on 1st January, 2022. |
| Educational qualifications |
- Assistant Accounts/Audit Officer – Bachelor’s degree from a recognised institute/university
- Junior Statistical Officer – Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised university/institute with a minimum 60% marks in 12th standard. Mathematics or statistics should be one of the degree-level subjects
- All other posts – Bachelor’s degree from recognised institute/university
|
SSC GD Eligibility Criteria
| Required Criteria |
Details |
| Nationality |
Must be the citizen of India. |
| Age limit |
Candidate must be between 18-23 years of age. |
| Educational qualifications |
Passed Class 10 from any recognised university/board. |
SSC CHSL Eligibility Criteria
| Required criteria |
Details |
| Nationality |
Must be an Indian citizen/Nepal subject/ Bhutan subject/ Tibetan refugee who came to India before 1st January 1962. |
| Age limit |
Candidate must be between 18-27 years of age. |
| Educational qualifications |
For JSA/LDC, PA/SA, DEO (except DEOs in AG and C) – must have cleared Class 12 or equivalent from a recognised university/board |
SSC JE Eligibility Criteria
| Required criteria |
Details |
| Nationality |
Must be an Indian citizen/Nepal subject/ Bhutan subject/ Tibetan refugee who came to India before 1st January 1962. |
| Age limit |
- Border Road Organisation (up to 30 years)
- Central Public Works Department (Up to 30 years)
- Central Water and Power Research Station (up to 30 years)
- Central Water Commission (up to 32 years)
- Directorate of Quality Assurance – Naval (up to 30 years)
- Farakka Barrage Project (up to 30 years)
- Military Engineer Services (up to 30 years)
- National Technical Research (up to 30 years)
|
| Educational qualifications |
- JE (Civil) Border Roads Organisation, Ministry of Defence – Civil Engineering degree from any recognised institute or university/three-year diploma in Civil Engineering from any recognised institute, board, or university/two-year working experience in execution/planning/maintenance of Civil Engineering work
- JE (Mechanical and Electrical) Border Roads Organisation, Ministry of Defence – Mechanical/Electrical Engineering degree from any recognised institute or university/three-year diploma in automobile, electrical, or mechanical engineering from any recognised institute, board, or university/two-year experience in execution, planning, or maintenance of mechanical or electrical engineering works
- JE (Civil) CPWD – Civil Engineering diploma from a recognised institute/university
- JE (electrical) CPWD – Mechanical/Electrical Engineering diploma from a recognised institute/university
- JE (Civil) Central Water Power Research Station – Civil Engineering diploma from any recognised institute
- JE (Electrical) Central Water Power Research Station – Electrical Engineering diploma from any recognised institute
- JE (Mechanical) Central Water Power Research Station – Mechanical Engineering diploma from any recognised institute
- JE (Civil) Central Water Commission – Civil Engineering diploma/degree from any recognised institution/university
- JE (Mechanical) Central Water Commission – Mechanical Engineering degree/diploma from any recognised university/institution
- JE (Mechanical) Directorate of Quality Assurance (Naval) – Mechanical Engineering degree from any recognised institute/three-year Mechanical Engineering diploma from any recognised institute or university plus two-year experience in the relevant field
- JE (Electrical) Directorate of Quality Assurance (Naval) – Electrical Engineering degree from any recognised university/ three-year Electrical Engineering diploma from any recognised institute or university plus two-year experience in the relevant field
- JE (Civil) Farakka Barrage Project – Civil Engineering diploma from any recognised institute/university/board
- JE (Electrical) Farakka Barrage Project – Electrical Engineering diploma from any recognised institute/university/board
- JE (Mechanical) Farakka Barrage Project – Mechanical Engineering diploma from any recognised institute/board/university
- JE (Civil) MES – Civil Engineering degree from any recognised University/three-year Civil Engineering diploma from any recognised board, university, or institute and two-year experience in execution, planning, and maintenance of Civil Engineering works
- JE (Mechanical and electrical) MES – Mechanical or Electrical Engineering degree from any recognised university/ three-year diploma in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering from any recognised university, board, or institute and two-year experience in execution, maintenance, and planning of Mechanical or Electrical Engineering works
- JE (Civil) National Technical Research Organisation – Civil Engineering diploma from a recognised institution/university
- JE (Electrical) National Technical Research Organisation – Electrical Engineering diploma from a recognised institution/university
- JE (Mechanical) National Technical Research Organisation – Mechanical Engineering diploma from a recognised institution/university
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SSC CPO Eligibility Criteria
| Required criteria |
Details |
| Nationality |
Must be an Indian citizen/Nepal subject/Bhutan subject. |
| Age limit |
Candidate must be between 20-25 years of age. |
| Educational qualifications |
Bachelor’s degree from any recognised institute/university. |
SSC MTS Eligibility Criteria
| Required criteria |
Details |
| Nationality |
Must be an Indian citizen/Bhutan subject/ Nepal subject/Tibetan refugee who came to India before 1st January 1962. |
| Age limit |
Candidate must be between 18-25 years of age. |
| Educational qualifications |
Must have passed the matriculation exam/equivalent from a recognised board. |
SSC Stenographer Eligibility Criteria
| Required criteria |
Details |
| Nationality |
Must be an Indian citizen/Nepal subject/Bhutan subject/Tibetan refugee who came to India before 1st January 1962. |
| Age limit |
- Grade C – Candidate must be between 18-30 years of age
- Grade D – Candidate must be between 18-27 years of age
|
| Educational qualifications |
Must have passed 12th standard/equivalent examination from any recognised university/board. |
SSC JHT Eligibility Criteria
| Required criteria |
Details |
| Nationality |
Must be an Indian citizen/Nepal subject/Bhutan subject/Tibetan refugee who came to India before 1st January 1962. |
| Age limit |
Candidate must be between 18-30 years of age. |
| Educational qualifications |
For post-codes (A – D)
Master’s degree from any recognised University in Hindi with English as compulsory/elective/degree-level exam medium
Or
Master’s degree from any recognised university in English with Hindi as compulsory/elective/degree-level exam medium
Or
Master’s degree from any recognised university in any discipline other than English/Hindi with English and Hindi as compulsory/elective/degree-level exam medium
Or
Master’s degree from any recognised University in any discipline other than Hindi/English with English and Hindi as elective/compulsory subjects or either of them as an exam medium and other as a compulsory/elective subject at the degree level
Or
Master’s degree from any recognised university in any discipline other than English/Hindi with English and Hindi as elective/compulsory subjects or either of them as an exam medium and the other as an elective/compulsory subject at the degree level
Or
Recognised certificate or diploma in Hindi to English translation and vice-versa/two-year experience in translation work from Hindi to English and vice-versa in State or Central Government Office, including Indian Government undertaking
For postcodes E (Senior Hindi Translator in numerous Central Government departments/ministries/offices) – Master’s degree from any recognised University in Hindi with compulsory/elective/degree-level exam medium English
Or
Master’s degree from any recognised university in English with Hindi medium as compulsory/elective/degree-level
Or
Master’s degree from any recognised university in any discipline other than English/Hindi with Hindi and English as compulsory/degree-level exam medium
Or
Master’s degree from any recognised university in any discipline other than Hindi/English with English and Hindi as compulsory/elective/degree-level exam medium
Or
Master’s degree from any recognised university in any discipline other than English/Hindi with English and Hindi as elective/compulsory subjects or either of them as an exam medium and the other as elective/compulsory discipline at the degree-level
Or
Recognised certificate or diploma in Hindi to English translation and vice-versa/three-year Hindi to English translation work experience and vice-versa in State/Central Government Office, including Indian Government Undertaking
|
SSC 2022 Important Dates
SSC CGL
| Process |
Date |
| Notification release date |
September 2021 |
| Registration starting date |
September 2021 |
| Online application last date of submission |
October 2021 |
| Tier I exam date |
March 2022 |
| Tier II exam date |
June 2022 |
| Tier III exam date |
June 2022 |
| Tier IV exam date |
June 2022 |
SSC GD
| Process |
Date |
| Application form release date |
December 2021 |
| Last date for application |
January 2022 |
| Admit card release for PET/PST |
February 2022 |
| PET/PST date |
March 2022 |
| PET/PST result |
April 2022 |
| Written exam admit card release |
May 2022 |
| Tier-II exam date |
July 2022 |
| Written exam result |
August 2022 |
| Medical test admit card release |
September 2022 |
| Medical test date |
October 2022 |
| Medical test result |
November 2022 |
SSC CHSL
| Process |
Date |
| Official notification |
March 2022 |
| Application process starting date |
March 2022 |
| Application process last date |
April 2022 |
| Application online fee payment last date |
April 2022 |
| Application offline fee payment last date |
April 2022 |
| Application challan fee payment last date |
April 2022 |
| Tier I exam date |
July 2022 |
| Tier I results declaration |
To be notified later |
| Tier II exam date |
September 2022 |
| Final merit list |
To be notified later |
SSC JE
| Process |
Date |
| Online application form release |
October 2022 |
| Online application submission last date |
November 2022 |
| Admit card date |
December 2022 |
| Examination date – Paper 1 |
January 2023 |
| Examination date – Paper 2 |
To be notified later |
| Results announcement |
To be notified later |
SSC CPO
| Process |
Date |
| Application form starting date |
January 2022 |
| Application form last date |
March 2022 |
| Paper-1 exam admit card release |
April 2022 |
| Paper-1 exam date |
May 2022 |
| Paper-1 exam results |
June 2022 |
| PST,PET, and Medical exam date |
July 2022 |
| PST,PET, and Medical exam results |
August 2022 |
| Paper-2 admit card release |
September 2022 |
| Paper-2 exam date |
October 2022 |
| Final results declaration date |
November 2022 |
SSC MTS
| Process |
Date |
| Official notification date |
April 2022 |
| Online application form release date |
April 2022 |
| Online application last date |
May 2022 |
| Online fee payment last date |
May 2022 |
| Offline challan generation last date |
May 2022 |
| Offline challan payment last date |
June 2022 |
| Exam admit card date |
July 2022 |
| Paper 1 date |
September 2022 |
| Paper 2 date |
November 2022 |
| Final results date |
To be notified later |
SSC Stenographer
| Process |
Date |
| Online form submission start date |
June 2022 |
| Offline/online form submission last date |
July 2022 |
| Admit card release date |
August 2022 |
| Exam date |
August 2022 |
| Results declaration date |
October 2022 |
| Skill test date |
December 2022 |
| Final result date |
March 2023 |
SSC JHT
| Process |
Date |
| Registration start date |
April 2022 |
| Registration last date |
May 2022 |
| Registration payment last date |
May 2022 |
| Admit card release date |
May 2022 |
| First exam date |
October 2022 |
| Answer key release date |
November 2022 |
| Results announcement date |
December 2022 |
| Second exam date |
January 2023 |
| Answer key release date |
To be notified later |
| Results announcement date |
To be notified later |
SSC 2022 Syllabus
The Staff Selection Committee (SSC) conducts the examination annually. Aspiring candidates can refer to the detailed syllabus for each exam, available on the official website of SSC. In addition, they can enrol on the online learning platform Unacademy and prepare better with the help of Interactive Live Classes conducted by Top Educators. Learners can also access the complete SSC syllabus on Unacademy.
The syllabus for all the SSC papers is vastly different. The complete syllabus for SSC exams is listed below.
SSC CGL Syllabus
The SSC CGL syllabus consists of Reasoning, General Awareness, English Comprehension, Numerical Aptitude, etc.
SSC GD Syllabus
The SSC GD written exam syllabus mainly consists of General Intelligence, Elementary Mathematics, Reasoning, and various other subjects.
SSC CHSL Syllabus
The SSC CHSL Tier I syllabus comprises Logical Reasoning, Data Sufficiency, Seating Arrangement, Alphanumeric Series, Puzzles, and related concepts. In contrast, the Tier II syllabus includes topics related to Finance, National Interest, Ecological Issues, Technology, Governance, Sports, etc.
SSC JE Syllabus
The SSC JE Paper-I syllabus comprises sub-topics including General Intelligence and Reasoning, along with Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering subjects.
The Paper-II syllabus consists of Building Materials, Soil Mechanics, Surveying, Transportation Engineering, Theory of Structures, RCC Design, and various other concepts.
SSC CPO Syllabus
The SSC CPO syllabus comprises topics related to Quantitative Aptitude, General Awareness, English Comprehension, Reasoning, and General Intelligence.
SSC MTS Syllabus
The SSC MTS syllabus consists of Quantitative Aptitude, English Language, General Reasoning, and General Awareness. The topics to be covered include Current Affairs, Profit and Loss, Grammar and Vocabulary, Space Visualisation, etc.
SSC Stenographer Syllabus
The SSC Stenographer syllabus comprises Reasoning, General Intelligence, General Awareness, Comprehension, and English Language topics.
SSC JHT Syllabus
The SSC JHT Paper-I syllabus includes relevant concepts to test the Learners’ understanding of literature and language, ability to write languages correctly, and so on. The Paper-II syllabus tests their translation skills and the ability to comprehend two different languages precisely.
Crack SSC with Top Educators
Ace your SSC exam with the help of Interactive Live Classes by Top Educators on Unacademy.
SSC Admit Card
The Combined Graduate Level Testing will be held at national exam centres mostly on designated time & date. The Staff Selection Commission’s official authority will release its SSC Admit Card 2022 for download & print.
During April 11 to April 21, 2022, the Staff Selection Commission would hold examinations, having severe rules in place due to the current pandemic. Furthermore, you can download the admit card from the given link- ssc.nic.in
SSC Fees & Cutoffs
The online application cost for male General (UR) & OBC applicants is Rs. 100, while female, SC, ST, Medically Handicapped, & Ex-Servicemen applicants pay nothing.
Candidates must obtain at least 33% on the SSC CHSL tier-II exam in order to be eligible for the tier-III test. Because the tier-III test is a qualifying one, the board doesn’t really publish cut-offs.
SSC 2022 Exam Pattern
SSC CGL
- Tier I – Computer-mode examination with 100 objective-type questions, divided into four sections
- Tier II – Two descriptive papers – English and Quantitative Aptitude, each of 200 marks
- Tier III – Subjective, 100-marks exam of one hour
- Tier IV – Computer proficiency/typing test
SSC GD
- Stage I – Online written exam. It consists of four parts, each with 25 questions and 25 marks, adding 100 marks to the exam
- Stage II – Physical standard/efficiency test
- Stage III – Medical test
SSC CHSL
- Tier I – Computer-based written test consisting of 100 questions, each of 2 marks
- Tier II – Descriptive-type written test
- Tier III – Typing/skill test where the Learner’s typing time and speed will be evaluated
SSC JE
- Paper-I – Computer-based test of 200 marks, with each wrong answer having a negative marking of 0.25 marks
- Paper-II – Written test of 300 marks
SSC CPO
- Stage I – Paper 1 comprises MCQs and is conducted in the CBT (online mode)
- Stage II – Physical Standard/Endurance Test (PST/PET)
- Stage III- Paper 2 will be English Comprehension Test
- Stage IV – Medical examination
SSC MTS
- Paper I – 90-minutes online examination with 100 MCQs
- Paper II – 30-minutes offline test with descriptive-type questions
SSC Stenographer
- Stage I – Computer-based examination with a total of 200 questions and 200 marks
- Stage II – Skill test
SSC JHT
- Paper I – CBT (Computer-based test) consisting of 100 objective-type questions
- Paper II – Two-hour offline examination with descriptive-type questions
SSC 2022: Previous Years’ Question Papers with Solutions
Candidates aspiring to excel in the SSC examination can download previous years’ question papers from Unacademy. Solving previous years’ papers will help them understand the exam pattern and comprehend the syllabus weightage. Learners can also attempt mock tests to evaluate their knowledge and areas of improvement. Learners can also enrol for the Interactive Live Classes on Unacademy to prepare for the SSC examination better.
Tips for Selecting the Best Online Class for SSC 2022
Apart from solving question papers and revising the syllabus, Learners can sign up for Live Classes for better preparation. Unacademy offers Interactive Live Classes conducted by Top Educators to help Learners qualify for SSC exams.
Here are some helpful tips for choosing the right Live Classes for SSC 2022:
Take feedback from Learners
Check the reviews shared by Learners about online learning platforms. The reviews will give you a fair idea about their Top Educators, study material offered and other additional benefits that can help prepare for SSC exams.
Check the success rate
An online learning platform with a proven track record of successful candidates is a green flag. Check the learning platform’s data on their website to see how many of their candidates have qualified for SSC exams, what percentage made it to the final selection, how many candidates have ranked well, and more such parameters.
Educators on the platform
Correct guidance lays a proper foundation and paves the path to excel in the SSC examination. Zero in on an online learning platform with experienced Educators who can guide you about the syllabus, exam patterns, tips to score better, and other important aspects. Unacademy has experienced Top Educators who mentor Learners, address their pain points, and share tips on cracking SSC exams.
Books to refer to for SSC 2022
SSC CGL
- Objective General English – SP Bakshi (Arihant)
- A Mirror of Common Errors – Dr Ashok K. Singh
- NCERT Maths from Grade 6-11
SSC GD
- General Knowledge – Manohar Pandey
- General Knowledge Manual – Pearson
- SSC Mathematics Chapter-wise Questions – Rakesh Yadav
SSC CHSL
- Verbal and Non-verbal Reasoning – R.S. Agarwal
- Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation – Arun Sharma
- Quicker Maths – M Tyra
SSC JE
- A Modern Approach to Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning – R.S. Agarwal
- SSC Junior Engineer Civil and Structural Recruitment Exam Guide 3rd Edition – Disha Experts
- SSC Junior Engineering Self-Study Guide Cum Practice Book – Kiran Prakashan
SSC CPO
- Analytical Reasoning – M.K. Pandey
- Arithmetics for General Competition Vol 1 and 2 – Neetu Singh
- One Word Substitution – Kiran
SSC MTS
- Lucent General Knowledge – Lucent Publication
- Objective General English – S.P. Bakshi
- Test of Reasoning – Edgar Thorpe
SSC Stenographer
- Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning – R.S. Agarwal (S. Chand Revised Edition 2012)
- Analytical Reasoning – M.K. Pandey
SSC JHT
- English Grammar Book – Wren and Martin
- Adhunik Hindi Vyakaran aur Rachna (Hindi) – Dr. Vasudev Nandan Prasad
- SSC Junior Hindi Translator Exam – Arihant
Mantras to Crack SSC 2022
Getting through the SSC exam is a significant task and a major achievement. From solving numerous question papers to immersing yourself in tiring revisions, the whole preparation journey can be quite stressful. To help you simplify the process, here are a few helpful mantras that will increase the chances of qualifying the SSC exam.
Understanding the SSC exam patterns
Familiarising yourself with the exam pattern is a good start to SSC exam preparation. Check the previous years’ question papers and sign up for mock exams on Unacademy to prepare systematically.
Knowing the syllabus thoroughly
Having a complete overview of the SSC syllabus is extremely helpful. Learners will understand which topics are crucial, what type of questions may come up, and the areas that need improvement. The full SSC syllabus is accessible on Unacademy.
Practice makes perfect
Keep practising to strengthen your weak points, revise, and improve speed. Attempting mock exams, solving question papers, and revising consistently increase the chances of success in the SSC exam.
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