SSC CHSL Notification 2024, Vacancies, Exam Date, Selection Process

SSC | 11 Jun 2024

SSC CHSL Notification 2024, Vacancies, Exam Date, Selection Process

The SSC CHSL Exam 2024 is scheduled to be held from 1st to 12th July 2024 at various centres across India. As per the SSC Calendar 2024, the SSC CHSL Exam for Tier 1 CBT will be held on 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 8th, 9th, 10th, and 11th July 2024. The CHSL Admit Card 2024 is expected to be released in the last week of June 2024 for the 9 zones.

The posts for which the CHSL Exam are held are as follows:

Lower Division Clerks (LDC), Junior Secretariat Assistants (JSA)
Postal Assistants (PA)
Sorting Assistants (SA) and;
Data Entry Operators (DEO).

SSC CHSL 2024 Notification PDF

The SSC CHSL Notification 2024 PDF contains details like eligibility criteria, exam pattern, syllabus, online application and application status schedule, salary, and so on. The candidates need to go through the entire document to understand all important key details regarding the exam. The link to download the PDF is shared below. Download it and save it in your system or mobile phone.

SSC CHSL Notification 2024 Out – Download PDF

SSC CHSL 2024 Exam

The SSC CHSL 2024 Exam is conducted every year for recruitment in many ministries/departments/organizations of the government. of India. The candidates can look at the overview in the table below.

SSC CHSL Recruitment 2024
Exam Name	SSC CHSL (Staff Selection Commission-Combined Higher Secondary Level)
Conducting Body	Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
Exam Level	National Level
Vacancy	3712
SSC CHSL Posts	Lower Division Clerk (LDC), Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA), Postal Assistant (PA), Sorting Assistant (SA), and Data Entry Operator (DEO)
SSC CHSL Exam Date	1st to 11th July 2024
SSC CHSL Selection Process	Tier-I: Online (CBT) Tier-II: Online (CBT+ Skill Test) Document Verification
Exam Language	English and Hindi
Job Location	All over India

SSC CHSL 2024 Exam Dates

The dates for the SSC CHSL Notification 2024 and Tier 1 Exam dates have been announced by the officials. Check the table below for more details.

SSC CHSL 2024 Exam Dates
Events	Dates
Notification Release	8th April 2024
Apply Online Starts	8th April 2024
Last Date to Apply	7th May 2024
Payment of Application Fee Last Date	8th May 2024
Correction Window	10th and 11th May 2024
Admit Card	Last week of June 2024
SSC CHSL Exam Date 2024	1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 8th, 9th, 10th, and 11th July 2024

SSC CHSL 2024 Admit Card

SSC CHSL Admit Card 2024 (Tier-1) will be released around a week before the exam date. To download the SSC CHSL Tier 1 Admit Card 2024 you need to have your SSC Registration no. and Password. Only after entering these two can you log in to obtain your admit card to appear for the SSC CHSL Exam 2024.

SSC CHSL 2024 Vacancy

SSC has released a total number of 3712 vacancies for Lower Division Clerk (LDC), Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA), Postal Assistant (PA), Sorting Assistant (SA), and Data Entry Operator (DEO) posts with the official notification. The year-wise vacancies released for SSC CHSL are discussed below.

Year	LDC/ JSA	PA/ SA	DEO	Court Clerk	Total
2024	TBA	—	TBA	—	3712
2023	—	—	—	NA	1600
2022	3185	898	42	601	4726
2021	3181	3598	26	88	4893
2020	2359	3880	02	56	5789
2019	2648	3222	02	917	6789
2018	898	2359	02	NA	3259

SSC CHSL 2024 Application Form

The Online Application for SSC CHSL 2024 started with the release of the notification on 8th April 2024. Candidates who want to apply for the Lower Division Clerk (LDC), Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA), Postal Assistant (PA), Sorting Assistant (SA), and Data Entry Operator (DEO) Post can fill out the SSC CHSL Online Application Form 2024 on the website @ssc.gov.in. The online application fee for General/OBC candidates is Rs. 100; no fee will be required for the SC/ST/Ex-Serviceman/Female.

SSC CHSL 2024 Eligibility Criteria

All the aspiring candidates who are dreaming of SSC CHSL jobs will have to abide by all the SSC CHSL Eligibility Criteria as decided by the SSC Commission. The candidates are advised to go through the requirements of educational qualification, age, physical standards, etc., and satisfy themselves that they are eligible for the post(s) before applying. All the aspiring candidates of SSC CHSL 2024 have to abide by all the Eligibility Criteria decided by the Commission.

Nationality

A candidate must be either:

a citizen of India, or
a subject of Nepal, or
a subject of Bhutan, or
a person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania(Formerly Tanganyika and Zanzibar), Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia, and Vietnam to permanently settle in India.

Educational Qualification (1/8/2024)

The educational qualification varies according to the post the candidate applying for. The educational qualification according to the vacancy applied is as follows:

(A) The basic requirement is a pass certificate in class 12th from a recognized board or university.
(B) For the post of DEO in the office of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (C&AG), applicants must have studied science and mathematics as the main subjects in Class 12th.

Age Limit (1/8/2024)

The age of candidates must be between 18 to 27 years.
SSC CHSL Age Relaxation: As per government guidelines age relaxation in SSC CHSL 2024 is given in the table below:

No.	Category	Permissible age relaxation beyond the upper age limit
01	SC/ ST	5 years
02	OBC	3 years
03	Persons with Disabilities (PwD-Unreserved)	10 years
04	PwD + OBC	13 years
05	PwD + SC/ ST	15 years
06	Ex-Servicemen	03 years after deduction of the military service rendered from the actual age as on the closing date.
07	Candidates who had ordinarily been domiciled in the State of Jammu & Kashmir during the period from 1st January 1980 to 31st December 1989.	5 years
08	Defence Personnel is disabled in operation during hostilities with any foreign country or in a disturbed area and released as a consequence thereof.	3 years
09	Defence Personnel is disabled in operation during hostilities with any foreign country or in a disturbed area and released as a consequence thereof (SC/ ST).	8 years
10	Central Government Civilian Employees: Those who have rendered not less than 3 years of regular and continuous service as of the closing date for receipt of online applications.	Up to 40 years of age
11	Central Government Civilian Employees: Those who have rendered not less than 3 years of regular and continuous service as of the closing date for receipt of online applications (SC/ ST).	Up to 45 years of age
12	Widows/ Divorced Women/ Women judicially separated and who are not remarried.	Up to 35 years of age
13	Widows/ Divorced Women/ Women judicially separated and who are not remarried (SC/ ST).	Up to 40 years of age

SSC CHSL Selection Process

SSC CHSL 2024 Selection Process consists of Tier 1, Tier 2, and Skill Test/Computer Proficiency Test (for some posts) and the result is based on the result of all two tiers.
Candidates need to qualify for each tier to appear in the subsequent tier.
The final selection list is prepared by shortlisting applicants based on their cumulative performance across the first two tiers.
After qualifying all three tiers the candidates will be called for the Document Verification.
Candidates will be allotted to the various departments for the post of Postal Assistant/Sorting Assistants, Data Entry Operators, Lower Divisional Clerks, and Court Clerks based on their merit and preference of post.

SSC CHSL 2024 Exam Pattern

The latest SSC CHSL Exam Pattern is explained in the tables below. SSC CHSL 2024 comprises three Tiers. Tier I is mainly screening exams and scoring.

Tier	Type	Mode
Tier – I	Objective Multiple Choice	Computer-Based (online)
Tier – II	Tier II will include the following three sections having two modules each	Computer-Based (online)

In Tier I, there will be a negative marking of 0.50 for each wrong answer. After qualifying for Tier-I of the SSC CHSL 2024 Examination. Candidates have to appear for Tier II. Tier 2 will be held in 2 sessions: Session 1 consists of 3 sections and Session 2 consists of 1 section and there is a negative marking of 1 mark for each wrong answer in Section 1, Section,-2 and Module I of Section 3.

SSC CHSL 2024 Syllabus

SSC CHSL Syllabus for Tier I comprises four Sections that are mentioned below:

General Knowledge
Quantitative Aptitude
General Reasoning
English Comprehension

General Reasoning	General Knowledge	Quantitative Aptitude	English Comprehension
Verbal Reasoning	Current Affairs	Percentage	Reading Comprehension
Syllogism	Awards and Honours	Number Series	Grammar
Circular Seating Arrangement	Books and Authors	Data Interpretation	Vocabulary
Linear Seating Arrangement	Sports	Mensuration and Geometry	Verbal Ability
Double Lineup	Entertainment	Quadratic Equation	Synonyms-Antonyms
Scheduling	Obituaries	Interest	Active and Passive Voice
Input-Output	Important Dates	Problems of Ages	Para Jumbles
Blood Relations	Scientific Research	Profit and Loss	Fill in the Blanks
Directions and Distances	Static General Knowledge (History, Geography, etc.)	Ratio and Proportions & Mixture and Allegation	Error Correction
Ordering and Ranking	Portfolios	Speed, Distance, and Time	Cloze Test
Data Sufficiency	Persons in News	Time and Work
Coding and Decoding	Important Schemes	Number System
Code Inequalities		Data Sufficiency

SSC CHSL 2024 Salary

Check the CHSL Salary for various posts in the table below along with the pay scale.

SSC CHSL Salary
SSC CHSL Posts	SSC CHSL Pay Scale
Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA)	19,900-63,200
Lower Divisional Clerk (LDC)	19,900-63,200
Sorting Assistant (SA)	25,500-81,100
Postal Assistant (PA)	25,500-81,100
DEO (Grade A)	25,500-81,100
Data Entry Operator (DEO)	25,500-81,100

SSC CHSL Salary After 7th Pay Commission

SSC has modified the SSC CHSL Salary Structure for all the Posts after the 7th Pay Commission. SSC CHSL Salary structure after the implementation of the 7th Pay Commission in 2017 is given below:

SSC CHSL Salary Structure
Post	City	Basic Pay	HRA	TA	Gross Salary	In Hand
DEO	X	25500	6120	3600	35220	31045
	Y	25500	4080	1800	31380	27205
	Z	25500	2040	1800	29340	25165
LDC	X	19900	4776	1350	26026	22411
Court Clerk	X	19900	3184	900	23984	20369
PA/SA	X	19900	1592	900	22392	18777

SSC CHSL Previous Year Cut-Off

Staff Selection Commission releases CHSL Cut Off marks post-wise and category-wise along with the result. The candidate has to score minimum cut-off marks to qualify for the next round of the selection process. For your convenience, you can have a look at the SSC CHSL Previous Year’s Cut-Off

SSC CHSL Tier 1 Cut Off 2023
Category	LDC/JSA	CAG & DCA	Other Posts
UR	153.91142	169.92585	169.28877
SC	136.41166	157.67965	157.32139
ST	124.52592	—	168.77506
OBC	152.26953	169.92585	154.58030
EWS	151.09782	—	169.28877
ESM	102.47651	—	126.84662
OH	132.44172	—	—
HH	94.08797	—	115.87954
VH	132.21752	—	—
PwD – Other	115.27865	—	—

SSC CHSL Typing Test 2024

Module II of Section III for the SSC CHSL includes the Skill Test/Typing Test, which is conducted in Session II on the same day as the other tests. This test is qualifying, and its evaluation follows the guidelines provided on the Commission’s website. Errors in the Skill Test are calculated up to 2 decimal places for accuracy assessment. The Skill Test/Typing Test is conducted according to the scheme outlined by the Commission, ensuring a standardized and fair evaluation process for all candidates.

SSC CHSL Preparation Tips

Preparation for the SSC CHSL exam requires a strategic approach and consistent effort. Begin by understanding the exam pattern and syllabus thoroughly. Focus on strengthening your basics in English, Mathematics, General Intelligence, and General Awareness. Regular practice through mock tests and previous year question papers can help candidates identify areas for improvement. Time management during the exam is crucial, so practice solving questions within the allotted time frames. Check the basic SSC CHSL Preparation Tips below.

Understand the exam pattern and syllabus thoroughly.
Strengthen basics in English, Mathematics, General Intelligence, and General Awareness.
Practice regularly using mock tests and previous year’s question papers.
Manage your time effectively during the exam.
Stay updated with current affairs.
Practice typing regularly for the Skill Test/Typing Test.
Maintain a positive mindset and stay motivated.

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