SSC CHSL Exam – Complete Information
Staff Selection Commission – Combined Higher Secondary Level
1) What is the SSC CHSL Exam?
The SSC CHSL (Staff Selection Commission – Combined Higher Secondary Level) Exam is a national-level competitive examination conducted to recruit candidates for Group C and Group B (Non-Gazetted) posts in various central government departments.
This examination is specifically conducted for candidates who have completed 10+2 (Higher Secondary / Intermediate) education.
The main objective of SSC CHSL is to recruit candidates for clerical, data entry, and administrative support roles in government offices.
2) Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Minimum qualification: 10+2 / Intermediate from a recognized board
- Final-year 12th students may apply provisionally
- Boards recognized include CBSE, ICSE, State Boards, or equivalent
Skill / Typing Test Requirements
- Data Entry Operator (DEO): 8,000 key depressions per hour (KDPH)
- LDC / PA / SA: 35 WPM (English) or 30 WPM (Hindi)
Age Limit (Category-wise)
| Category | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| General | 18 – 27 Years |
| OBC | 18 – 30 Years |
| SC / ST | 18 – 32 Years |
| PwBD | As per SSC Rules |
Number of Attempts: Unlimited (subject to age limits).
3) Exam Structure & Selection Process
Tier I – Computer Based Test
- Total Questions: 100
- Duration: 60 Minutes
- General Intelligence & Reasoning – 25
- General Awareness – 25
- Quantitative Aptitude – 25
- English Comprehension – 25
Negative Marking: 0.50 marks per wrong answer
Tier II – Descriptive Test
- Paper: English / Hindi (Writing Skill)
- Total Marks: 100
- Duration: 60 Minutes
Tier III – Skill / Typing Test
- Typing Test for LDC / PA / SA posts
- Skill Test for Data Entry Operator
- Qualifying in nature
4) Services Offered (Jobs)
Job roles involve clerical, administrative, and data management work in various central government offices.
5) Key Focus Areas for Preparation
- General Intelligence & Reasoning
- Quantitative Aptitude (Basic Maths & Arithmetic)
- English Language & Comprehension
- General Awareness (Current Affairs, Polity, History, Geography, Science)
- Typing & Computer Knowledge (for skill-based posts)
6) Why Choose SSC CHSL?
- Entry-level central government job after 10+2
- Fixed salary, allowances, and retirement benefits
- High job security and work-life balance
- Posting in central government offices across India
- Promotion opportunities with experience