The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has fantastic news for you! They’ve just announced the much-awaited Combined Higher Secondary Level (CHSL) Recruitment 2024, offering a gateway to exciting government jobs.
This year, the SSC is aiming for a workforce that reflects gender balance, and they’re actively encouraging women candidates to apply. So, if you’re a female graduate with a drive to succeed, this is a golden opportunity you don’t want to miss!
With a total of 3712 vacancies across various Ministries, Departments, and prestigious organizations, the SSC CHSL 2024 opens doors to fulfilling careers in roles like Lower Divisional Clerk (LDC), Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA), and Data Entry Operator (DEO).
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SSC 10+2 CHSL Recruitment 2024: Key Information
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) Combined Higher Secondary Level (CHSL) |
| Post | Lower Division Clerk (LDC), Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA), Sorting Assistant (SA), Postal Assistant (PA), Data Entry Operator (DEO) (for specific departments) |
| Eligibility | 10+2 (or equivalent) passed |
| Age Limit | 18 – 27 years (relaxation for reserved categories) |
| Selection Process | Tier-I (Computer Based Test) & Tier-II (Depending on post) |
| Tier-I Exam | English Language, General Intelligence & Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, General Awareness |
| Tier-II Exam (if applicable) | Mathematics, Reasoning & General Intelligence, English Language & Comprehension, General Awareness, Computer Proficiency (for some posts) |
| Application Dates | April 2nd, 2024 – May 1st, 2024 |
| Official Website | https://ssc.nic.in/ |
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SSC 10+2 CHSL Recruitment 2024 : Salary
| Position | Pay Level | Salary Range (Rs.) |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Division Clerk (LDC)/ Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) | Pay Level-2 | 19,900-63,200 |
| Data Entry Operator (DEO) | Pay Level-4 & Pay Level-5 | 25,500-81,100 & 29,200-92,300 |
| Data Entry Operator, Grade “A” | Pay Level-4 | 25,500-81,100 |
SSC 10+2 CHSL Recruitment 2024 : Age Limit (As on 01-08-2024):
Reference Date: 01-08-2024 (as per DoP&T OM No. 140l7 /70/87-Estt.(RR) dated 14-07-1988)
General Age Limit: 18-27 years (born between 02-08-1997 and 01-08-2006)
Relaxations for Reserved Categories:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) / Scheduled Tribe (ST): 5 years
- Other Backward Classes (OBC): 3 years
- Persons with Disabilities (PwBD):
- Unreserved: 10 years
- OBC: 13 years
- SC/ST: 15 years
Relaxations for Others:
- Ex-Servicemen (ESM): Up to actual age minus military service (maximum 3 years)
- Defence Personnel Disabled in Operations (Hostilities): 3 years
- Defence Personnel Disabled in Operations (SC/ST): 8 years
- Central Government Civilian Employees (Minimum 3 years service):
- General: Up to 40 years
- SC/ST: Up to 45 years
- Widows/Divorced/Judicially Separated Women (Not Remarried):
- General: Up to 35 years
- SC/ST: Up to 40 years
SSC 10+2 CHSL Recruitment 2024 : Educational Qualification
Educational Qualification for Data Entry Operator (DEO) and Lower Division Clerk (LDC)/Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) Positions
1. Minimum Qualification:
- Candidates must have passed the 12th Standard examination (or equivalent) from a recognized Board or University.
2. Specific Requirements for DEO in Certain Ministries:
- For DEO positions in the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution and Ministry of Culture, a Science stream qualification with Mathematics is mandatory.
3. Applicability of Cut-Off Date:
- Candidates appearing for their 12th Standard exam can apply, but must pass by the cut-off date of August 1, 2024.
4. Open and Distance Learning (ODL) Degrees:
- ODL degrees are recognized for Central Government employment only if awarded by institutions approved by the Distance Education Bureau (DEB) of the University Grants Commission (UGC). Candidates must produce the approval letter during document verification.
5. Restrictions on ODL Programs:
- Engineering, medicine, dentistry, nursing, pharmacy, architecture, and physiotherapy are not permitted through ODL mode (except for specific IGNOU B.Tech. degrees awarded before 2010).
6. Document Verification:
- User departments will verify original certificates during document verification. Possession of the required qualification by the cut-off date is mandatory. Processing of results by the Board/University is not sufficient.
7. Equivalent Qualifications:
- Candidates with equivalent qualifications must present an Equivalence Certificate for consideration. The final selection decision rests with the user department.
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SSC 10+2 CHSL Recruitment 2024 : How to Apply
One-Time Registration (OTR):
- All new applicants must register on the new SSC website (https://ssc.gov.in) using the One-Time Registration (OTR) process. Existing OTRs from the old website will not be valid.
- Detailed instructions for OTR are provided in Annexure-III of the Notice.
Application Submission:
- Applications can only be submitted online through the SSC website (https://ssc.gov.in).
- Refer to Annexure-III and Annexure-IV for detailed instructions.
- Sample application forms for OTR and the online application are available in Annexure-IIIA and Annexure-IVA respectively.
Photograph Requirements:
- The application includes capturing a live photograph of the candidate.
- Ensure the photograph is clear, without headwear or glasses, and shows a full frontal view.
- Refer to Annexure-V for acceptable and unacceptable photograph examples.
- Applications with non-compliant photographs will be rejected. Your appearance at the exam must match the application photo.
Photograph Capture Instructions:
- Find a well-lit location with a plain background.
- Position the camera at eye level before taking the photo.
- Face the camera directly and look straight ahead.
- Remove any caps, masks, or glasses/spectacles before capturing the photo.
Signature Upload:
- Upload a scanned signature in JPEG/JPG format (10-20 KB).
- The signature image dimensions should be approximately 4.0 cm (width) x 2.0 cm (height).
- Applications with blurry photographs or signatures will be rejected.
Application Deadline:
- The last date and time for submitting online applications is May 7, 2024, at 11:00 PM IST.
Early Application Submission:
- We strongly advise submitting your application well before the deadline to avoid potential issues due to website traffic.
Application Submission Responsibility:
- The Commission is not responsible for applications not submitted by the deadline due to technical issues or other reasons beyond our control.
Review Applications Before Submission:
- Use the “Preview/Print” option to ensure all information is filled out correctly before submitting the online application.
SSC 10+2 CHSL Recruitment 2024 : Application Fee
Amount: Rs 100 (Rupees One Hundred Only)
Payment Methods: Online via BHIM UPI, Net Banking, or Credit/Debit Card (Visa, Mastercard, Maestro, RuPay)
Exemptions: Women candidates and those belonging to Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD), and Ex-servicemen (ESM) with valid reservation proof are exempt from the application fee.
Deadline: May 8, 2024 (11:00 PM IST)
SSC 10+2 CHSL Recruitment 2024 : Application Form Correction Window
Availability: May 10th, 2024 – May 11th, 2024 (until 11:00 PM)
Summary:
- Candidates can rectify errors in their submitted applications within the specified window.
- Two correction attempts are allowed (first at ₹200, second at ₹500).
- Only applications with successful fee payment are eligible for correction.
- Correction fees are non-refundable and cannot be transferred to other exams.
- The latest corrected application will be considered, superseding previous versions.
- Online payment methods (BHIM UPI, Net Banking, Credit/Debit Cards) are mandatory.
- Applications with unpaid correction fees will be marked incomplete and disregarded.
- Double-check all details before final submission. No further modifications are allowed after the deadline.
- Requests for correction via mail, fax, email, or in-person will be rejected.
SSC 10+2 CHSL Recruitment 2024 : Examination Centers and Regional Offices
The following table lists the examination centers and regional offices for the Staff Selection Commission (SSC).
| Region | States/UTs | Examination Centers | Regional Office |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Region (CR) | Bihar and Uttar Pradesh | Bhagalpur, Muzaffarpur, Patna, Purnea, Agra, Bareilly, Gorakhpur, Jhansi, Kanpur, Lucknow, Meerut, Prayagraj, Varanasi, Gaya, Sitapur | Regional Director (CR), Staff Selection Commission, 34-A, Mahatma Gandhi Marg, Civil Lines, Kendriya Sadan, Prayagraj – 211001 |
| Eastern Region (ER) | Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Jharkhand, Odisha, Sikkim and West Bengal | Port Blair, Dhanbad, Jamshedpur, Ranchi, Balasore(Odisha), Berhampore(Odisha), Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Rourkela, Sambalpur, Gangtok, Asansol, Burdwan, Durgapur, Kolkata, Siliguri | Regional Director (ER), Staff Selection Commission, 1st MSO Building, (8th Floor), 234/4, Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Road, Kolkata, West Bengal-700020 |
| Karnataka, Kerala Region (KKR) | Lakshadweep, Karnataka and Kerala | Belagavi, Bengaluru, Hubballi, Kalaburagi (Gulbarga), Mangaluru, Mysuru, Shivamogga, Udupi, Ernakulam, Kollam, Kottayam, Kozhikode, Thrissur, Thiruvananthapuram, Kavaratti | Regional Director (KKR), Staff Selection Commission, 1st Floor, “E” Wing, Kendriya Sadan, Koramangala, Bengaluru, Karnataka-560034 |
| Madhya Pradesh Sub-Region (MPR) | Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh | Bhopal, Gwalior, Indore, Jabalpur, Satna, Sagar, Ujjain, Bilaspur, Raipur, Durg-Bhilai | Regional Director (MPR), Staff Selection Commission, 5th Floor, Investment Building, LIC Campus-2, Pandri, Raipur, Chhattisgarh492004 |
| North Eastern Region (NER) | Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland and Tripura | Itanagar, Dibrugarh, Guwahati(Dispur), Jorhat, Silchar, Imphal, Ukhrul, Shillong, Aizwal, Dimapur, Kohima, Agartala | Regional Director (NER), Staff Selection Commission, Housefed Complex, Last Gate, Beltola-Basistha Road, P.O. Assam Sachivalaya, Dispur, Guwahati, Assam-781006 |
| Northern Region (NR) | Delhi, Rajasthan and Uttarakhand | Dehradun, Haldwani, Roorkee, Delhi, Ajmer, Bikaner, Jaipur, Jodhpur | Regional Director (NR), Staff Selection Commission, Block No. 12, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi-110003 |
| North Western Sub-Region (NWR) | Chandigarh, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh and Punjab | Chandigarh/ Mohali, Hamirpur, Shimla, Jammu, Samba, Srinagar(J&K), Leh, Amritsar, Bathinda, Jalandhar, Patiala | Regional Director (NWR), Staff Selection Commission, Block No. 3, Ground Floor, Kendriya Sadan,Sector-9 A , Chandigarh-160009 |
| Southern Region (SR) | Andhra Pradesh, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu and Telangana | Chirala, Guntur, Kakinada, Kurnool, Nellore, Rajahmundry, Tirupati, Vizianagaram, Vijayawada, Vishakhapatnam, Puducherry, Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, Salem, Tiruchirappalli, Tirunelveli, Vellore, Hyderabad, Karimnagar, Warangal | Regional Director (SR), Staff Selection Commission, 2nd Floor, EVK Sampath Building, DPI Campus, College Road, Chennai, Tamil Nadu-600006 |
| Western Region (WR)/ | Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, Goa, Gujarat and Maharashtra | Panaji, Ahmedabad), Gandhinagar, Mehsana), Rajkot, Surat, Vadodara, Amravati, Aurangabad, Jalgaon, Kolhapur, Mumbai, Nagpur, Nanded , Pune, Nashik. | Regional Director (WR), Staff Selection Commission, 1st Floor, South Wing, Pratishtha Bhawan, 101, Maharshi Karve Road, Mumbai, Maharashtra-400020 |
SSC 10+2 CHSL Recruitment 2024 : Examination Center Selection:
- Candidates must choose three exam centers within their chosen region, prioritizing them in the application.
- Center selections are final. No changes will be allowed under any circumstances.
- The Commission reserves the right to:
- Cancel any exam center and relocate candidates to another center.
- Divert candidates from any center to a different exam center.
SSC 10+2 CHSL Recruitment 2024 : Examination Scheme:
- The exam consists of two computer-based tiers (Tier-I and Tier-II).
- Scores from examinations conducted in multiple shifts will be normalized using the Commission’s published formula (Notice No: 1-1/2018-P&P-I dated 07-02-2019) to determine final merit and cut-off marks.
- Tentative answer keys will be available on the Commission’s website after the exam. Candidates can challenge answers for a non-refundable fee of ₹100 per question within the specified timeframe. Challenges submitted online within the designated period will be reviewed before finalizing the answer key. The Commission’s decision is final. Challenges submitted via other means (letters, emails, etc.) will not be considered.
- The exam schedule is tentative and any changes will be communicated solely through the Commission’s website.
- The metric system of weights and measures will be used in question papers where applicable.
- Re-evaluation/re-checking of scores at any stage of the exam is not allowed. Correspondence regarding this will not be addressed.
- In case of discrepancies between the English and chosen language versions of exam questions, the English version will be considered final.
SSC 10+2 CHSL Recruitment 2024 : Tier-I and Tier-II Exam Structure
Tier-I
- Objective type, multiple choice questions only (English, Hindi, or additional chosen language)
- Negative marking: 0.50 marks per wrong answer
- Duration: 60 minutes (80 minutes for candidates with scribe)
- Breakdown:
- Part I: English Language (Basic Knowledge) – 25 questions, 50 marks
- Part II: General Intelligence – 25 questions, 50 marks
- Part III: Quantitative Aptitude (Basic Arithmetic Skill) – 25 questions, 50 marks
- Part IV: General Awareness – 25 questions, 50 marks
Tier-II
- Conducted in two sessions on the same day: Session-I & Session-II
- Three sections with two modules each (except for Section-III, Module II)
- Negative marking:
- Section-I, Section-II, and Section-III Module I: 1 mark per wrong answer
- Question languages: English, Hindi, or additional chosen language (except for English Language and Comprehension module)
- Passing all sections is mandatory
Section-I (Session-I):
- Module-I: Mathematical Abilities
- Module-II: Reasoning and General Intelligence
Section-II (Session-I):
- Module-I: English Language and Comprehension
- Module-II: General Awareness
Section-III (Session-I & Session-II):
- Module-I: Computer Knowledge Test (mandatory but qualifying)
- Module-II: Skill Test/Typing Test (qualifying)
- Skill Test for Data Entry Operators (DEO):
- Part A: For specific Departments/Ministries (speed: 15000 key depressions per hour)
- Part B: For other Departments/Ministries (speed: 8000 key depressions per hour)
- Compensatory time for candidates with scribe (5 minutes)
- Typing Test for Lower Division Clerk (LDC)/ Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA):
- Choice of medium (Hindi or English) is final
- Speed requirement:
- English: 35 words per minute (w.p.m.)
- Hindi: 30 w.p.m.
- Compensatory time for candidates with scribe (5 minutes)
- Passage Dictators provided for visually handicapped (VH) candidates with scribe
- Exemptions for Persons with Disabilities (PWD) with prior approval and medical certificate
- Skill Test for Data Entry Operators (DEO):
Note: Refer to Annexure-XVI for details on additional language options.
SSC 10+2 CHSL Recruitment 2024 : Exam Syllabus
Tier-I
- English Language: Grammar, vocabulary, comprehension (fiction & non-fiction), error identification, synonyms/antonyms, sentence correction, etc.
- General Intelligence: Reasoning (verbal & non-verbal), analogies, classifications, series completion, spatial orientation, problem-solving, etc.
- Quantitative Aptitude: Calculations (whole numbers, decimals, fractions), percentages, ratios & proportions, averages, interest, profit & loss, time & distance, basic algebra, geometry (mensuration), trigonometry (basic identities), basic statistics (data representation).
- General Awareness: Current events, Indian & neighboring countries (history, culture, geography, economics, science), everyday science & societal issues.
Tier-II (for certain positions)
- Mathematics: Similar to Tier-I Quantitative Aptitude with addition of basic statistics & probability.
- Reasoning & General Intelligence: Similar to Tier-I.
- English Language & Comprehension: Grammar, vocabulary, comprehension (fiction & non-fiction), error identification, synonyms/antonyms, sentence correction, etc.
- General Awareness: Similar to Tier-I.
- Computer Proficiency (for some positions): Basic computer concepts, Windows OS, MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), internet & email basics, networking basics, cybersecurity awareness.
Note: Visually impaired candidates (40% or more disability) are exempt from map/graph/diagram/data questions in Math and Reasoning sections.
SSC 10+2 CHSL Recruitment 2024 : Regional Help Lines
| Region | Help Line |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | 1800 309 3063 |
| Central (Allahabad) | 0532 2460511, 0532 6541021 |
| Eastern (Kolkata) | 09477461228, 033 22902230 |
| Karnataka & Kerala (Bengaluru) | 080 25502520, 09483862020 |
| Madhya Pradesh (Raipur) | 0771 2282507, 0771 2282678 |
| North Eastern (Guwahati) | 09085073593, 09085015252 |
| Northern (New Delhi) | 011 24363343 |
| North Western (Chandigarh) | 0172 2749378, 0172 2744366 |
| Southern (Chennai) | 09445195946, 044 28251139 |
| Western (Mumbai) | 09869730700, 07738422705 |
SSC 10+2 CHSL Recruitment 2024: FAQs
1. What are the eligibility criteria for the SSC CHSL 2024 exam?
- Minimum educational qualification: 10+2 (or equivalent) passed.
- Age limit: 18-27 years (relaxation applicable for reserved categories).
2. What is the selection process for SSC CHSL 2024?
The selection process involves two stages:
- Tier-I: Computer Based Test (CBT) consisting of English Language, General Intelligence & Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, and General Awareness.
- Tier-II: This paper-based exam is conducted only for shortlisted candidates depending on the chosen post. It may include Mathematics, Reasoning & General Intelligence, English Language & Comprehension, General Awareness, and Computer Proficiency (for specific posts).
3. When are the application dates for SSC CHSL 2024?
The application window was open from April 8th, 2024 to May 7th, 2024.
4. What is the syllabus for the SSC CHSL 2024 exam?
- Tier-I: Covers English grammar, vocabulary, comprehension, reasoning (verbal & non-verbal), basic mathematics (calculations, percentages, ratios), and general knowledge of current affairs, India & neighboring countries, and science in everyday life.
- Tier-II (if applicable): Similar to Tier-I syllabus with addition of descriptive English writing and potentially computer skills for specific posts.
5. Where can I find more information about SSC CHSL 2024?
You can refer to the official SSC website: https://ssc.nic.in/ for detailed information on the notification, syllabus, exam pattern, and other relevant updates.
SSC CHSL Recruitment 2024: Important Link
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