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SSC CHSL eligibility
- Education
- 12th Standard pass from a recognised board or university. For Data Entry Operator posts in the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, the Staff Selection Commission and the Ministry of Culture: 12th pass in the Science stream with Mathematics.
- Final-year students
- Candidates appearing in the 12th Standard can apply, but must hold the qualification on or before the cut-off date given in the notice.
- Age limit
- 18 to 27 years, counted on the date in the notice. For the 2026 notice the date was 1 August 2026, so candidates born between 2 August 1999 and 1 August 2008 were eligible.
- Age relaxation
- 5 years for SC and ST, 3 years for OBC, 10 years for PwBD (13 years for PwBD OBC and 15 years for PwBD SC and ST), and 3 years for ex-servicemen after deducting military service.
- Nationality
- Citizen of India, or a subject of Nepal or Bhutan, or a person of Indian origin who migrated from the countries listed in the notice to settle in India. The last three need a certificate of eligibility from the Government of India.
SSC CHSL exam pattern
- 1. Tier 1Objective computer-based test of 100 questions and 200 marks in 60 minutes: English Language, General Intelligence, Quantitative Aptitude and General Awareness, 25 questions and 50 marks each, with a sectional timer of 15 minutes for each. 0.50 marks are deducted for each wrong answer. Eligible scribe candidates get 80 minutes.
- 2. Tier 2, Session 1Section 1: Mathematical Abilities (30 questions) and Reasoning and General Intelligence (30 questions), 180 marks, 1 hour. Section 2: English Language and Comprehension (40) and General Awareness (20), 180 marks, 1 hour. Section 3: Computer Knowledge Test, 15 questions and 45 marks, 15 minutes, qualifying only. 1 mark is deducted for each wrong answer in Sections 1 to 3.
- 3. Tier 2, Session 2Section 4, held the same day and qualifying only. Data Entry Operators take a skill test of 15 minutes, at 15,000 key depressions per hour for the departments named in the notice and 8,000 for the rest. LDC and JSA candidates take a 10 minute typing test, at 35 words per minute in English or 30 in Hindi.
- 4. SelectionTier 1 shortlists candidates for Tier 2. Candidates must qualify every section of Tier 2. The merit list is based on the Section 1 and Section 2 marks of Tier 2, and posts are allotted by merit and the preferences the candidate gives.
SSC CHSL syllabus
- English Language
- Spot the error, fill in the blanks, synonyms and antonyms, spellings, idioms and phrases, one word substitution, sentence improvement, active and passive voice, direct and indirect narration, shuffling of sentences, cloze passage, comprehension passage
- General Intelligence
- Verbal and non-verbal questions: analogies, classification, series, Venn diagrams, coding and decoding, symbolic operations, figural pattern folding and completion, embedded figures, critical thinking and problem solving
- Quantitative Aptitude
- Number systems, percentages, ratio and proportion, averages, interest, profit and loss, discount, mixture and alligation, time and distance, time and work, algebra, geometry, mensuration, trigonometry, statistical charts
- General Awareness
- Current events and everyday observation in their scientific aspect, and questions on India and its neighbours covering history, culture, geography, economic scene, general policy and scientific research
SSC CHSL FAQ
›What is the qualification for SSC CHSL?
12th Standard pass from a recognised board or university. Data Entry Operator posts in a few named departments need the Science stream with Mathematics. Candidates appearing in the 12th can apply if they pass by the cut-off date in the notice.
›What is the age limit for SSC CHSL?
18 to 27 years on the date given in the notice, with relaxation of 5 years for SC and ST, 3 years for OBC and 10 years for PwBD, plus the other categories listed in the notice.
›What posts are filled through SSC CHSL?
Lower Division Clerk or Junior Secretariat Assistant, Data Entry Operator, and Data Entry Operator Grade A in ministries, departments and offices of the Government of India and other bodies listed in the notice.
›How many tiers are there in SSC CHSL?
Two computer-based tiers. Tier 2 also has a computer knowledge test and a skill or typing test, and a candidate must qualify every section of Tier 2.
›Is there negative marking in SSC CHSL?
Yes. Tier 1 deducts 0.50 marks for each wrong answer. In Tier 2, 1 mark is deducted for each wrong answer in Sections 1, 2 and 3.
›What are the minimum qualifying marks?
In Tier 1 and in Sections 1 to 3 of Tier 2: 30 percent for UR, 25 percent for OBC and EWS, and 20 percent for all other categories.
›What is the typing speed required for LDC and JSA?
35 words per minute in English or 30 words per minute in Hindi, chosen in the application form. The test is qualifying and lasts 10 minutes.
›Do Tier 1 marks count in the final merit?
No. Tier 1 is used to shortlist for Tier 2. The merit list is prepared from the Section 1 and Section 2 marks of Tier 2, after the qualifying sections are cleared.
›What is the SSC CHSL application fee?
Rs 100. Women, SC, ST, PwBD and ex-servicemen eligible for reservation pay no fee. The fee is not refunded.
›What is the salary for SSC CHSL posts?
LDC and JSA are at Pay Level 2 (Rs 19,900 to 63,200). Data Entry Operators are at Level 4 (Rs 25,500 to 81,100) or Level 5 (Rs 29,200 to 92,300), and DEO Grade A is at Level 4.