Job Title
SSC CHSL (Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam)
Short Details
The SSC CHSL is a national-level competitive exam conducted by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) to recruit candidates for various government posts like Lower Division Clerk (LDC), Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA), Postal Assistant (PA), and Data Entry Operator (DEO). The exam is held annually in three tiers (Tier I, II, and III), followed by a skill/typing test.
Post Details
- Lower Division Clerk (LDC)/Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA):
- Roles include clerical tasks, data entry, and office management in central government departments.
- Postal Assistant (PA)/Sorting Assistant (SA):
- Handle postal operations, sorting mail, and managing customer services in India Post.
- Data Entry Operator (DEO):
- Responsible for data management and entry in ministries and departments.
- Data Entry Operator, Grade A:
- Higher responsibility roles in specific government offices.
Total Vacancy
- Approx. 1,000–2,500 vacancies are released annually (varies yearly).
- Reservations apply for SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwD candidates as per government norms.
Important Dates (Tentative for 2024)
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | May 2024 |
| Online Application Start | May–June 2024 |
| Tier I Exam | July–August 2024 |
| Tier II Exam | September–October 2024 |
| Tier III (Skill Test) | November 2024 |
| Final Result | January 2025 |
(Check SSC website ssc.nic.in for updates)
Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 18 years.
- Maximum Age: 27 years (as of January 1, 2024).
- Age Relaxation:
- OBC: +3 years | SC/ST: +5 years | PwD: +10 years.
Educational Qualification
- For LDC/JSA/PA/SA: Passed 12th Standard (or equivalent).
- For DEO: 12th Standard with Science and Mathematics as subjects.
- Typing Speed:
- English: 35 words per minute.
- Hindi: 30 words per minute.
Selection Process
- Tier I: Online Objective Test (100 marks, 60 minutes).
- Tier II: Descriptive Paper (100 marks, 60 minutes).
- Tier III: Skill Test/Typing Test (Qualifying).
Syllabus
Tier I Syllabus
- General Intelligence (25 Questions):
- Analogies, Syllogism, Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations, Non-Verbal Reasoning.
- English Language (25 Questions):
- Grammar, Vocabulary, Comprehension, Error Detection.
- Quantitative Aptitude (25 Questions):
- Number Systems, Percentages, Algebra, Geometry, Data Interpretation.
- General Awareness (25 Questions):
- Current Affairs, History, Geography, Polity, Economics, Science.
Tier II Syllabus
- Descriptive Paper:
- Essay Writing (200–250 words).
- Letter/Application Writing (150–200 words).
Tier III Syllabus
- Skill Test (DEO): Data Entry Speed of 8,000 Key Depressions/Hour.
- Typing Test (LDC/JSA): 35 WPM (English) or 30 WPM (Hindi).
Books Recommended
- General Intelligence:
- Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning by R.S. Aggarwal.
- English Language:
- Objective General English by S.P. Bakshi.
- Quantitative Aptitude:
- Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Exams by R.S. Aggarwal.
- General Awareness:
- Lucent’s General Knowledge.
- Practice:
- Previous Year Papers by Kiran Publications.
- SSC CHSL Mock Tests (Online platforms: Oliveboard, Testbook).
Final Tips for Preparation
- Focus on time management for Tier I.
- Practice descriptive writing daily for Tier II.
- Improve typing speed using tools like Typing Master for Tier III.
Stay updated with SSC’s official notifications and start your preparation early to secure a government job through SSC CHSL 2025!
