SSC
SSC CHSL
Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level
SSC CHSL is the gateway for 12th pass candidates to central government jobs. It offers clerical and data entry positions in various ministries and departments.
Quick Facts
Total Marks 200
Duration 60 minutes per tier
Negative Marking Yes
Education 12th Pass (Higher Secondary) from a recognized Board
Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit
18 - 27 years
Age Relaxation
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC: 3 years
- PwD: 10 years
- Ex-Servicemen: 3 years
Educational Qualification
12th Pass (Higher Secondary) from a recognized Board
Exam Pattern
1
Tier 1 (Computer Based Examination)
objective| Section | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence | 25 | 50 | 15 min |
| English Language | 25 | 50 | 15 min |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 50 | 15 min |
| General Awareness | 25 | 50 | 15 min |
| Total | 100 | 200 | 60 min |
2
Tier 2 (Computer Based Examination)
objective| Section | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session 1: Mathematical Abilities + Reasoning | 60 | 180 | 60 min |
| Session 2: English + General Awareness | 70 | 180 | 60 min |
| Session 2: Computer Knowledge | 15 | 45 | 15 min |
| Total | 145 | 405 | 135 min |
3
Skill Test/Typing Test
skill| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Typing Test (for DEO/LDC) | - | 0 |
| Total | - | 0 |
โ ๏ธ Negative Marking: 0.5 marks per wrong answer
Career Prospects
Posts Available
- Lower Division Clerk (LDC)
- Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA)
- Postal Assistant (PA)
- Sorting Assistant (SA)
- Data Entry Operator (DEO)
- Data Entry Operator Grade A
Pay Scale
Pay Level 2 to 4 (โน19,900 - โน63,200)
Career Progression
LDC โ UDC โ Assistant โ Section Officer โ Under Secretary
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