The SSC CHSL (Staff Selection Commission - Combined Higher Secondary Level) exam is conducted annually by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) to recruit candidates for various posts in government ministries, departments, and offices. It is one of the most popular exams for candidates who have completed their 10+2 (higher secondary) education.
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) (in the Office of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India)
Selection Process
The SSC CHSL exam is conducted in three tiers:
1. Tier-I (Computer-Based Exam)
- Objective type, multiple-choice questions.
- Sections: General Intelligence, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, and English Language.
- Total Marks: 200 (25 questions per section, 2 marks each).
- Duration: 60 minutes.
2. Tier-II (Descriptive Paper)
- Offline mode (Pen and Paper).
- Essay Writing (200–250 words) and Letter/Application Writing (150–200 words).
- Total Marks: 100.
- Duration: 60 minutes.
- Language: English or Hindi.
3. Tier-III (Skill Test / Typing Test)
- Typing Test for LDC/JSA: Minimum typing speed of 35 words per minute (English) or 30 words per minute (Hindi).
- Skill Test for DEO: Data entry speed of 8,000 key depressions per hour.
Salary Structure
- Pay Level: 2 to 4 (as per the 7th Pay Commission).
- Initial salary (Approx.): ₹19,900–₹81,100 per month depending on the post.
Important Tips
- Focus on time management and practice mock tests regularly.
- Revise previous years' question papers to understand patterns.
- Pay attention to current affairs for the General Awareness section.