SSC CHSL All details
Here’s a complete overview of the SSC CHSL (Combined Higher Secondary Level) exam including posts, details, salary, cutoff, pay scale, and exam pattern:
🔰 SSC CHSL Overview
- Conducting Body: Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
- Exam Name: CHSL (Combined Higher Secondary Level)
- Eligibility: 12th Pass from a recognized board
- Age Limit: 18–27 years (age relaxation applicable for reserved categories)
📌 Posts under SSC CHSL
- Lower Division Clerk (LDC) / Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA)
- Postal Assistant (PA) / Sorting Assistant (SA)
- Data Entry Operator (DEO)
- Data Entry Operator – Grade ‘A’ (only in C&AG)
💼 Job Profiles
| Post | Job Role |
|---|---|
| LDC/JSA | Clerical work, data entry, file maintenance, and administrative support. |
| PA/SA | Handling postal operations, maintaining records, and customer support in post offices. |
| DEO | Fast data entry, handling data systems, and maintaining databases. |
| DEO Grade A | Advanced data entry roles; limited vacancies. |
💰 Salary & Pay Scale (Post-wise)
1. LDC/JSA
- Pay Level: 2
- Pay Scale: ₹19,900 – ₹63,200
- In-Hand Salary: ₹28,000–₹32,000 (approx.)
2. PA/SA
- Pay Level: 4
- Pay Scale: ₹25,500 – ₹81,100
- In-Hand Salary: ₹35,000–₹40,000 (approx.)
3. DEO
- Pay Level: 4 (Some DEO positions may fall under Level 5)
- Pay Scale: ₹25,500 – ₹92,300
- In-Hand Salary: ₹35,000–₹42,000 (approx.)
4. DEO Grade A
- Pay Level: 4 or 5
- Pay Scale: ₹29,200 – ₹92,300
- In-Hand Salary: ₹38,000–₹45,000 (approx.)
Note: Actual salary may vary based on city class (X, Y, Z) and department.
📊 SSC CHSL Cutoff (Previous Year – 2023 Tier 1)
| Category | Cutoff Marks (Tier 1) |
|---|---|
| UR | 153.91142 |
| OBC | 152.26953 |
| SC | 136.41166 |
| ST | 124.52592 |
| EWS | 151.09782 |
Cutoff varies every year based on vacancies, number of candidates, and difficulty level.
🧪 SSC CHSL Exam Pattern
🔹 Tier-I (Objective – Online)
| Section | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence | 25 | 50 | 60 mins |
| General Awareness | 25 | 50 | |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 50 | |
| English Comprehension | 25 | 50 | |
| Total | 100 | 200 | 1 hour |
- Negative Marking: 0.50 marks
🔹 Tier-II (Descriptive + Skill/Typing Test)
- Session-I: Objective-type paper
- Section I (Maths & Reasoning)
- Section II (English Language and Comprehension)
- Section III (Computer Knowledge + Data Entry Speed Test)
- Session-II: Typing Test / DEST (Qualifying)
✍️ Typing/Skill Test Details
For LDC/JSA & PA/SA:
- Typing Test (Qualifying)
- English: 35 wpm OR Hindi: 30 wpm
For DEO:
- Data Entry Speed Test (DEST): 8,000 key depressions/hour
📅 SSC CHSL Exam Timeline
| Event | Date (Approx) |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | February/March |
| Tier I Exam | June–July |
| Tier II Exam | September–October |
| Final Result | December–January |
📘 Syllabus Overview
- General Intelligence: Coding, puzzles, analogies, series
- General Awareness: Current affairs, history, geography, science
- Quantitative Aptitude: Algebra, geometry, profit-loss, DI
- English: Grammar, comprehension, vocabulary
✅ Benefits of SSC CHSL Jobs
- Central Govt. job security
- Timely promotions
- House Rent Allowance, Travel Allowance
- NPS Pension Scheme
- Leave benefits, medical facilities
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