The SSC CHSL Exam is held every year to hire candidates for various Departments, Organizations and Ministries of the Govt. of India. Recently, SSC has published the SSC CHSL Notification 2024 on its official website. This notification provides all the necessary information about the recruitment process.
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The SSC CHSL Notification 2024 has been published, revealing the Tier I examination will take place in the month of June-July 2024. This year, there are 3712 SSC CHSL vacancies up for grabs, presenting a great opportunity for candidates to secure a Government Job. To assist you in your SSC CHSL exam preparation, we have included the SSC CHSL Syllabus and Exam Pattern below. This article contains all the essential information you need to know about the SSC CHSL Notification 2024 Exam.
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has recently released the SSC CHSL 2024 Notification, inviting applications for various positions such as SSC CHSL Lower Divisional Clerk (LDC), Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA), Data Entry Operator (DEO) for various Ministries, Departments, Offices of the Government of India and various Constitutional Bodies, Statutory Bodies or Tribunals, etc. All 12th passed students are eligible to apply for SSC CHSL. The SSC CHSL online application process started on 8th April 2024 and concluded on 7th May 2024. The selection process consists of two stages: Tier 1 and Tier 2. To get more detailed information on SSC CHSL 2024 eligibility, application process, selection process, exam dates, salary, exam centers, and more, you can visit SSC’s official website, https://ssc.gov.in/ and also download the PDF.
| Exam Details | SSC CHSL |
| Conducting Body | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Exam Level | National |
| SSC CHSL Vacancy | 3712 (approx.) |
| SSC CHSL Posts | Lower Division Clerk (LDC), Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA), and Data Entry Operator (DEO) & Group A |
| SSC CHSL 2024 Start Date of Application | 8th April 2024 |
| SSC CHSL 2024 Last Date of Application | 7th May 2024 (11:00 pm) |
| Last Date and time for making online fee payment | 8th May 2024 (11:00pm) |
| Window for Application Form Correction | 10th May 2024 to 11th May 2024 |
| SSC CHSL 2024 Tier 1 Admit card | 27th June 2024 |
| SSC CHSL 2024 Tier 1 Exam Dates | 1st to 11th July 2024 |
| SSC CHSL 2024 Tier 2 Admit Card | TBA |
| SSC CHSL 2024 Tier 2 Exam Dates | 18th November 2024 |
| SSC CHSL Selection Process | Tier-I: Online (CBT) Tier-II: Online (CBT) |
| Languages For Examination | English, Hindi & any language opted by the candidate in the application form |
| Exam Helpdesk Contact | 1800 309 3063 (SSC-HQ) |
In the year 2024, there are around 3712 vacancies available for various posts in SSC CHSL. Exact number of vacancies will be determined later by SSC. Each year, SSC fills thousands of vacancies in Government departments. For the SSC CHSL Recruitment Drive 2024, the official SSC CHSL Notification states that candidates will be recruited for positions such as Lower Division Clerk, Junior Secretariat Assistant and Data Entry Operators.
The SSC CHSL 2024 Online Application form link is now active and available for candidates to apply. The link will remain active until 7th May 2024, 11:00 PM. If you have not yet applied for the SSC CHSL positions of Lower Division Clerk (LDC), Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA), and Data Entry Operator (DEO), you can visit the official website at https://ssc.gov.in/. After registration, you can fill out the SSC CHSL Application form.
To apply for the SSC CHSL 2024 Vacancy, you can follow these simple steps:
By following these steps, you can easily apply for the SSC CHSL 2024 Vacancy.
The application fee for SSC CHSL 2024 can be paid online through BHIM UPI, Net Banking or by using Visa, MasterCard, RuPay Credit or Debit cards. The application fee is non-refundable nor will it be adjusted against any other examination or selection. Here are the fee details:
SSC will provide a link for candidates to check the status of their online application for the SSC CHSL 2024 Exam. This allows candidates to ensure that their application has been accepted by the Commission.
All aspiring candidates who wish to participate in the SSC CHSL 2024 Exam must meet the SSC CHSL Eligibility Criteria set by the SSC. It is important for candidates to carefully review the requirements regarding educational qualifications, age, and other criteria to ensure their eligibility for the desired post(s) before applying. All aspiring candidates for SSC CHSL 2024 must comply with the Eligibility Criteria set by the Commission.
To be eligible for SSC CHSL 2024, a candidate must fall under one of the following categories:
The educational qualification required for SSC CHSL 2024 varies depending on the specific post that the candidate is applying for. Here are the educational qualification details based on the vacancy applied:
Note: Candidates who who have appeared in their 12th standard or equivalent can also apply, provided they can submit the educational qualification and documentary evidence from the board or university by 01-08-2024.
The age of candidates must be between 18 to 27 years, as of 1st August 2024. Age Relaxation for SSC CHSL: As per government guidelines age relaxation in SSC CHSL 2024 is given in the table below:
| Code No. | Category | Permissible age relaxation beyond the upper age limit |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | SC/ST | 5 years |
| 02 | OBC | 3 years |
| 03 | (PwBD-Unreserved) | 10 years |
| 04 | PwBD (OBC) | 13 years |
| 05 | PwBD (SC/ST) | 15 Years |
| 06 | Ex-Servicemen (ESM) | 03 years after deduction of the military service rendered from the actual age as on the closing date of receipt of online examination. |
| 08 | Defence Personnel disabled in operation during hostilities with any foreign country or in a disturbed area and released as a consequence thereof | 3 Years |
| 09 | Defence Personnel disabled in operation during hostilities with any foreign country or in a disturbed area and released as a consequence thereof (SC/ST). | 8 Years |
| 10 | Central Government Civilian Employees: Who have rendered not less than 3 years of regular and continuous service as of the closing date for receipt of online applications. | Up to 40 years of age |
| 11 | Central Government Civilian Employees: Who have rendered not less than 3 years of regular and continuous service as on closing date for receipt of online applications (SC/ST). | Up to 45 years of age |
| 12 | Widows/ Divorced Women/ Women judicially separated and who are not remarried. | Up to 35 years of age |
| 13 | Widows/Divorced Women/ Women judicially separated and who are not remarried (SC/ST). | Upto 4 Years of Age |
The SSC CHSL 2024 selection process consists of several stages, and candidates must pass each stage to advance to the next. Here’s a straightforward breakdown:
The exam pattern for SSC CHSL 2024 consists of two Tiers, each serving a specific purpose in the selection process.
| Tier | Type | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Tier – I | Objective Multiple Choice | Computer-Based (online) |
| Tier – II | Tier II will include the following three sections having two modules each | Computer-Based (online) |
The elaborated Exam Patterns of Tier I and Tier II of SSC CHSL 2023 Recruitment are given in the table below. Candidates need to know every bit of the exam pattern to prepare well for every section of the examination.
| Tier | Subject | Number of Questions | Maximum Marks | Time allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | English Language (Basic Knowledge) | 25 | 50 | 60 minutes (Total) |
| General Intelligence | 25 | 50 | ||
| Quantitative Aptitude (Basic Arithmetic Skill) | 25 | 50 | ||
| General Awareness | 25 | 50 | ||
| Total | 100 | 200 |
It’s important to note that Tier-I of the SSC CHSL 2024 Examination carries a negative marking of 0.50 for each incorrect answer.
The exam pattern for SSC CHSL Tier-II is provided in the table below.
| Tier | Session | Subject | Number of Questions | Maximum Marks | Time allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| II | Session-1 (2 hours and 15 minutes) | Section-l: Module-l: Mathematical Abilities Module-II: Reasoning and General Intelligence. | 30 30 Total = 60 | 60*3 = 180 | 1 hour (for each section) (1 hours and 20 minutes for the candidates eligible for scribe as per Para 7.1, 7.2 and 7.3) |
| Section-II: Module-l: English Language and Comprehension Module-II: General Awareness | 40 20 Total = 60 | 60*3 = 180 | |||
| Section-III: Module-l: Computer Knowledge Module | 15 | 15*3 = 45 | 15 Minutes (20 minutes for the candidates eligible for scribe as per Para-7.1, 7.2 and 7.3) | ||
| II | Session-II | Section-III: Module-II: Skill Test/ Typing Test Module | Part A: Skill Test for DEOs in Department/Ministry mentioned at Para 8.1 | – | 15 Minutes (20 minutes for the candidates eligible for scribe as per Para-7.1, 7.2 and 7.3) |
| Part B: Skill Test for DEOs except in Department/Ministry mentioned at Para 8.1 | – | 15 Minutes (20 minutes for the candidates eligible for scribe as per Para-7.1, 7.2 and 7.3) | |||
| Part C: Typing Test for LDC/ JSA. | – | 10 Minutes (15 minutes for the candidates eligible for scribe as per Para-7.1, 7.2 and 7.3) |
ITo succeed in the SSC CHSL Examination, candidates must perform well in all the Tiers.
| Main Subject | Sub-Topics/Type | Details |
|---|---|---|
| English Language | – | Spot the Error, Fill in the Blanks, Synonyms/Homonyms, Antonyms, Spellings/Detecting mis spelt words, Idioms & Phrases, One word substitution, Improvement of Sentences, Active/Passive Voice of Verbs, Conversion into Direct/Indirect narration, Shuffling of Sentence parts, Shuffling of Sentences in a passage, Close Passage, Comprehension Passage |
| General Intelligence | – | Semantic Analogy, Symbolic operations, Symbolic/Number Analogy, Trends, Figural Analogy, Space Orientation, Semantic Classification, Venn Diagrams, Symbolic/Number Classification, Drawing inferences, Figural Classification, Punched hole/pattern folding & unfolding, Semantic Series, Figural Pattern folding and completion, Number Series, Embedded figures, Figural Series, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Emotional Intelligence, Word Building, Social Intelligence, Coding and decoding, Numerical operations, etc. |
| Quantitative Aptitude | Number Systems | Computation of Whole Number, Decimal and Fractions, Relationship between numbers. |
| Fundamental arithmetical operations | Percentages, Ratio and Proportion, Square roots, Averages, Interest (Simple and Compound), Profit and Loss, Discount, Partnership Business, Mixture and Allegation, Time and distance, Time and work. | |
| Algebra | Basic algebraic identities of School Algebra and Elementary surds (simple problems) and Graphs of Linear Equations. | |
| Geometry | Familiarity with elementary geometric figures and facts: Triangle and its various kinds of centres, Congruence and similarity of triangles, Circle and Its chords, tangents, angles subtended by chords of a circle, common tangents to two or more circles. | |
| Mensuration | Triangle, Quadrilaterals, Regular Polygons, Circle, Right Prism, Right Circular Cone, Right Circular Cylinder, Sphere, Hemispheres, Rectangular Parallelepiped, Regular Right Pyramid with triangular or square Base | |
| Trigonometry | Trigonometry, Trigonometric ratios, Complementary angles, Height and distances (simple problems only) Standard Identities like sin29 + Cos29-1 etc. | |
| Statistical Charts | Use of Tables and Graphs: Histogram, Frequency polygon, Bar diagram, Pie chart. | |
| General Awareness | – | Questions are designed to test the candidate’s general awareness of the environment around him and its application to society. Questions are also designed to test knowledge of current events and of such matters of everyday observation and experience in their scientific aspect as may be expected of an educated person. The test will also Include questions relating to India and its neighbouring countries especially pertaining to History, Culture, Geography, Economic Scene, General policy and scientific research. |
Note: For VH candidates of 40% and above visual disability, there will be no component of Maps/Graphs/Diagrams/Statistical Data in the General Intelligence and Quantitative Aptitude parts
| Main Subject | Sub-Topics/Type | Details |
| Mathematical Abilities (Module-I of Session-1) | Number Systems | Computation of Whole Number, Decimal and Fractions, Relationship between numbers. |
| Fundamental arithmetical operations | Percentages, Ratio and Proportion, Square roots, Averages, Interest (Simple and Compound), Profit and Loss, Discount, Partnership Business, Mixture and Allegation, Time and distance, Time and work. | |
| Algebra | Basic algebraic identities of School Algebra and Elementary surds (simple problems) and Graphs of Linear Equations. | |
| Geometry | Familiarity with elementary geometric figures and facts: Triangle and its various kinds of centres, Congruence and similarity of triangles, Circle and Its chords, tangents, angles subtended by chords of a circle, common tangents to two or more circles. | |
| Mensuration | Triangle, Quadrilaterals, Regular Polygons, Circle, Right Prism, Right Circular Cone, Right Circular Cylinder, Sphere, Hemispheres, Rectangular Parallelepiped, Regular Right Pyramid with triangular or square Base | |
| Trigonometry | Trigonometry, Trigonometric ratios, Complementary angles, Height and distances (simple problems only) Standard Identities like sin20+ Cos26-1 etc. | |
| Statistical Charts | Use of Tables and Graphs: Histogram, Frequency polygon, Bar diagram, Pie chart. | |
| Reasoning and General Intelligence (Module-II of Section-II) | Questions of both verbal and non verbal type. These will include questions on Semantic Analogy, Symbolic operations, Symbolic/Number Analogy, Trends, Figural Analogy, Space Orientation, Semantic Classification, Venn Diagrams, Symbolic/Number Classification, Drawing inferences, Figural Classification, Punched hole/pattern folding & unfolding, Semantic Series, Figural Pattern folding and completion, Number Series, Embedded figures, Figural Series, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Emotional Intelligence, Word Building, Social Intelligence, Coding and de coding, Numerical operations, Other subtopics, if any. | |
| English Language And Comprehension (Module-I of Section-III) | Vocabulary, grammar, sentence structure, synonyms, antonyms and their correct usage, Spot the Error, Fill in the Blanks, Synonyms/Homonyms, Antonyms, Spellings/Detecting mis spelt words, Idioms & Phrases, One word substitution, Improvement of Sentences, Active/ Passive Voice of Verbs, Conversion into Direct/Indirect narration, Shuffling of Sentence parts, Shuffling of Sentences In a passage, Cloze Passage, Comprehension Passage. To test comprehension, two or more paragraphs will be given and questions based on those will be asked. At least one paragraph should be a simple one based on a book or a story and the other paragraph should be based on current affairs editorial or a report. | |
| General Awareness (Module-II of Section-III) | Questions are designed to test the candidates general awareness of the environment around them and its application to society. Questions are also designed to test knowledge of current events and of such matters of everyday observation and experience in their scientific aspect as may be expected of an educated person. The test will also Include questions relating to India and its neighbouring countries especially pertaining to History, Culture, Geography, Economic Scene, General policy and scientific research. | |
| Computer Proficiency (Module-I of Section-III of Paper-1) | Computer Basics | Organization of a computer, Central Processing Unit (CPU), Input/output devices, computer memory, memory organization, back up devices, PORTS, Windows Explorer, Keyboard shortcuts. |
| Software | Windows Operating system including basics of Microsoft Office like MS Word, MS Excel and Power Point etc. | |
| Working with Internet and e-mails | Web Browsing & Searching, Downloading & Uploading, Managing an E-mail Account, e Banking. | |
| Basics of networking and cyber security | Networking devices and protocols, Network and Information security threats (like hacking, virus, worms, Trojan etc.) and preventive measures. |
Note: For VH candidates of 40% and above visual disability, there will be no component of Maps/Graphs/Diagrams/Statistical Data in the Mathematical Abilities and Reasoning and General Intelligence modules.
SSC CHSL (Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level) is a popular exam among candidates looking for government job opportunities. Besides job security and growth prospects, SSC CHSL offers an attractive salary package.
| Post | Pay Scale |
|---|---|
| Lower Division Clerk (LDC)/Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) | Pay Level-2 (Rs. 19,900 – Rs. 63,200) |
| Data Entry Operator (DEO) | Pay Level-4 (Rs. 25,500 – Rs. 81,100) |
| Data Entry Operator (DEO) | Pay Level-5 (Rs. 29,200-92,300) |
| Data Entry Operator – Grade A | Pay Level-4 (Rs. 25,500 – Rs. 81,100) |
It’s important to understand that the salary of SSC CHSL employees can increase over time based on promotions, experience, and other factors. Along with the basic pay, employees also receive additional allowances such as house rent allowance (HRA), travel allowance (TA), and dearness allowance (DA), which contribute significantly to their overall salary package. The SSC CHSL salary package is considered highly attractive, which is one of the main reasons why many job seekers are interested in this exam.
The SSC CHSL Admit Card 2024 for Tier-1 will be available for download approximately one week before the exam date. To access the SSC CHSL Tier-1 Admit Card 2024, please login to https://ssc.gov.in/ for further details.
Once the SSC CHSL Tier 1 and Tier 2 exams are completed, the SSC publishes the answer key for the candidates.
Initially, a provisional answer key is published, and if candidates find any errors, they can raise objections. After reviewing the objections, SSC releases the Final Answer key for the SSC CHSL Exam.
When the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) declares the result, they also release the cut-off marks for each post and category. These cut-off marks determine the minimum score required by a candidate to qualify for the next stage of the selection process. To provide you with more information, you can refer to the cut-off marks from the previous year’s SSC CHSL Exam for your convenience.
If there’s a tie in scores among candidates in the Tier-II examination, the merit will be determined by applying the following criteria one after another, in the specified order, until the tie is resolved.
While filling out the online Application Form for the SSC CHSL exam, candidates need to select the preferred examination center(s) where they want to take the exam. The examination centers are located in different regions, and each region is supervised by a specific Regional Office. The details regarding the Examination Centers and the Regional Offices responsible for them are provided below.
| Examination Centres and Centre Code | Address of the Regional Offices and their websites |
|---|---|
| Asansol(4417), Burdwan (4404), Durgapur (4426), Kalyani(4419), Kolkata(4410), Siliguri(4415) | Regional Director (ER), Staff Selection Commission, 1st MSO Building, (8th Floor), 234/4, Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Road, Kolkata, West Bengal-700020 (www.sscer.org) |
**Please note that these are the examination centers in West Bengal. For other states, please refer to the official notification.
The candidate must have completed Class 12th from a recognised board he must be between the ages of 18 years to 27 years.
All candidates needs to be familiar with the SSC CHSL syllabus in order to do well in the SSC CHSL Examination which will be held in August 2023, as stated by SSC. The SSC CHSL Tier-I Syllabus includes four subjects: English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, General Intelligence, and General Awareness. Tier-II Examination has three phases each with two modules:
Section 1: Module I: Mathematical Abilities and Module II: Reasoning and General Intelligence.
Section 2: Module I: English Language and Comprehension and Module II: General Awareness.
Section 3: Module I (Computer Knowledge Test) and Module II (Skill Test/Typing Test).
Yes, SSC CHSL have personal interview round. Candidates who fulfil the cut-off criteria on the written examination will be able to appear for the interview.
Students also have to obtain the minimum qualifying score in order to clear the examination. According to the most recent exam recruitment announcement, the required minimum qualifying marks in the SSC CHSL Exam examination is 33% for Tier 2.
A candidate must be between 18 and 27 years of age to appear for the SSC CHSL Examination. As per the regulations, the upper age restriction is relaxed for candidates having reservation category.
The SSC CHSL Tier 1 Examination has a total of 4 sections, and each section has 25 questions. Consequently, each section carries 50 marks.
In the SSC CHSL Examination there are 4 subjects having 100 questions and each question is of 2 marks. There is a negative marking of 0.50 marks for each answer having errors.
The SSC CHSL Examination is held once in a year to select candidates for various ministries and agencies in India.
The post in SSC CHSL that offers the best salary package is Lower Division Clerk (LDC)/Junior Secretariat Assistant. SSC CHSL recruitment includes Lower Division Clerk (LDC)/Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA), Postal Assistant (PA)/Sorting Assistant (SA), and Data Entry Operators.
English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, General Awareness, and Logical Reasoning are the four sections of the SSC CHSL Syllabus for Tier II Examination.
The application fee for the SSC CHSL 2023 Exam is Rs. 100 for candidates from the general category. Fees are waived for candidates who are SC/ST/PWD. Ex-servicemen and women candidates are also exempted from paying the fees.
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