The SSC CHSL exam is conducted by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) for recruitment to various posts in government ministries and departments for candidates who have completed 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)
Exam Structure
The exam has three stages: Tier I, Tier II and Tier III.
Tier I: Computer-Based Examination
| Feature | Details |
| --- | --- |
| Mode | Online |
| Type | Objective-type questions |
| Duration | 60 minutes |
| Negative Marking | 0.50 marks for each wrong answer |
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
| --- | --- | --- |
| General Intelligence | 25 | 50 |
| English Language | 25 | 50 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 50 |
| General Awareness | 25 | 50 |
| Total | 100 | 200 |
Tier II: Descriptive Paper
| Feature | Details |
| --- | --- |
| Mode | Pen & Paper (Offline) |
| Type | Essay / Letter / Application writing |
| Language | English or Hindi |
| Marks | 100 |
| Duration | 1 hour |
Tier III: Skill Test / Typing Test
This stage is applicable only to qualified candidates.
| Post | Requirement |
| --- | --- |
| Data Entry Operator (DEO) | Data entry speed of 8,000 key depressions per hour |
| LDC / JSA | Typing speed of 35 w.p.m. (English) or 30 w.p.m. (Hindi) |
-In future you can get promoted to the level of Assistant ⁄ Upper division Clerk, Division Clerk and Section Officer.
-One of the main advantages of CHSL is you get a good job at the early stage of your career and get better future prospects.