The Government of India, through the Staff Selection Commission (SSC), has unfurled a golden opportunity for aspirants seeking esteemed positions in various Ministries/Departments/Offices. With the release of the official notification for the Combined Higher Secondary Level (CHSL 10+2) Examination 2024, the path to securing roles such as Postal Assistants/Sorting Assistants, Data Entry Operators (DEO), and Lower Divisional Clerks (LDC)/Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) is now illuminated.
The online registration for the SSC CHSL 10+2 Level Exam 2024 start from 8th April 2024 and registration scheduled to be end on 7th May 2024.
Conducted in Computer Based Mode, the SSC CHSL 10+2 Examination 2024 serves as the gateway to coveted positions like Lower Division Clerk (LDC)/Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA), Postal Assistant (PA)/Sorting Assistant (SA), and Data Entry Operator (DEO), including Grade “A” roles in diverse Ministries/Departments/Offices of the Government of India, along with their Attached and Subordinate Offices
SSC CHSL Notification 2024 – Overview
| Exam Name | Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination, 2024 |
| Name of Posts | LDC, Assistant, JSA, SA, DEO |
| Total Vacancies | 3712+ |
| Vacancy Department | Central Ministry Departments |
| Qualification | Matric, 12th Pass |
| Exam Type | Online Mode |
| Exam Methods | Tier 1 (Objective-type – Multiple Choice Questions), Tier 2 (Objective-type – Multiple Choice Questions except for Module-II of Section-III) |
| Registration Date | 08/04/2024 to 07/05/2024 |
| Official Website | ssc.gov.in |
How to Apply SSC CHSL Recruitment 2024:
Eligible candidates who are willing to apply online for SSC CHSL 2024 are required to submit their applications online only at the SSC Official website (ssc.gov.in) from 8th April 2024.
Visit the SSC Official Website (ssc.gov.in), Click the “Apply” button in the Quick Links category. Then choose “Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination, 2024” and click “Apply”.
Enter your User Name (Registration Number) and Password to login (OR) For New Users, click “Register Now” to register your application One time with SSC.
After logging in, the candidates are required to fill basic/personal/communication details and upload the scanned copy of a color passport-size photograph, Signature, and other required documents.
The last date for submission of online applications is 07/05/2024 up to 23:00 Hours.
SSC CHSL 2024 Links:
| SSC CHSL Notification 2024 (Pdf) | Click Here |
| SSC Apply Online Link | Click Here |
SSC CHSL Vacancy 2024:
The SSC CHSL 2024 will unveil the vacancies slated for recruitment in the fiscal year 2024-2025. SSC is set to issue an official notice regarding the SSC CHSL 2024 vacancies shortly. In the previous year, SSC disclosed 4500+ vacancies.
| Post Name | Total Vacancies |
| LDC / JSA | 4000+ |
| LDC / Junior Assistant | 30+ |
| LDC / Junior Passport | 100+ |
| LDC / Junior Clerk | 02+ |
| Data Entry Operator (DEO) | 05+ |
Details of SSC CHSL 10+2 post-wise vacancies for preceding years are outlined below:
| Year | Total Vacancies |
| 2024 | 3712 |
| 2023 | 1762 |
| 2022 | 3242 |
| 2021 | 6013 |
| 2020 | 5789 |
| 2019 | 6789 |
| 2018 | 3259 |
SSC CHSL 2024 Salary / Pay Scales:
| Name of Post | Scale of Pay |
| Lower Divisional Clerk (LDC) / Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) | Pay Level-2 (₹ 19,900 – 63,200) |
| Data Entry Operator (DEO) | Pay Level-4 (₹ 25,500 – 81,100) |
| Data Entry Operator (DEO), Grade ‘A’ | Pay Level-4 (₹ 25,500 – 81,100) |
SSC CHSL 10+2 Exam Date 2024:
The SSC CHSL Exam 2024 is Two Tiers – Tier 1: Objective-type – Multiple Choice Questions, Tier 2: Objective-type – Multiple Choice Questions except for Module-II of Section-III. The Tier-I Exam scheduled to be conducted on June – July 2024.
SSC CHSL 2024 Age Limit:
Minimum 18 years and Maximum 27 years.
Age Relaxation – 05 years for SC / ST, 03 years for OBC and Plus 10 years for PwBD.
SSC CHSL 2024 Eligibility Criteria:
For LDC / JSA, PA / SA, DEO: Candidates must have passed Matric with 12th class standard or equivalent examination from a recognized board or university.
For DEO in the Office of Comptroller and Auditor General of India (C&AG): Matric with 12th class pass in Science stream with Mathematics as a subject from a recognized board or equivalent.
SSC CHSL 2024 Selection Process:
The examination will consist of a Computer based Written Examination (Tier-I), Descriptive Paper (Tier-II) and Typing Test/ Skill Test (Tier-III) Examination for the post of Data Entry Operator, Postal Assistant & Sorting Assistant (PA/SA) and Lower Division Clerk.
| Tier-I Examination |
| Tier-II Examination |
| Documents Verification |
Tier-I Computer Based Examination (Objective type): [Duration – 60 Minutes]
| Part | Subject | Maximum Marks |
| I | English Language (Basic Knowledge) (25 questions) | 50 |
| II | General Intelligence (25 questions) | 50 |
| III | Quantitative Aptitude (Basic Arithmetic Skill) (25 questions) | 50 |
| IV | General Awareness (25 questions) | 50 |
Tier-II Paper Descriptive Paper will be a descriptive Paper of 100 Marks in ‘Pen and Paper Mode’. The duration of the paper would be for one hour (20 minutes compensatory time will also be provided to the candidates). This paper has been introduced to assess the writing skills of the candidates which is necessary in Government jobs. The Paper would comprise writing of an Essay of 200-250 words and Letter/ Application of approximately 150-200 words. The minimum qualifying marks in Tier-II would be 33 per cent. The performance in Tier II would be included for preparing merit. The paper will have to be written either in Hindi or in English. Part paper written in Hindi and Part in English will not be evaluated.
Tier-III Examination: Tier-III of the Examination would be the Skill Test/ Typing Test which would be of qualifying nature. Skill Test/ Typing Test would be in consonance with the provisions. The final merit of the successful candidates would be determined on the basis of total score obtained by them in Tier-I and Tier-II.
Skill Test for Data Entry Operator: (1) Data Entry Speed of 8,000 (eight thousand) Key Depressions per hour on Computer. (2) For post of Data Entry Operator in the Office of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (C&AG):- A speed Test of not less than 15000 key depressions per hour for data entry work to be ascertained through speed test on Computer.
SSC CHSL 2024 Application Fee:
| For General / OBC | ₹ 100/- |
| For SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen / All Women | Nil |
| Payment Method | Online Mode |
Help Desk: For queries about SSC CHSLE 2024 email to helpdesk-ssc@ssc.nic.in.
SSC CHSL 2024 Important Dates:
➢ Dates for submission of online applications: 8th April 2024
➢ Last date and time for receipt of online application: 7th May 2024
➢ Last date and time for making online fee payment: 8th May 2024
➢ Dates of Window for Application Form Correction: 10th May to 11th May 2024 (23:00 Hours)
➢ Schedule of Computer Based Examination (Tier-I): June – July 2024
➢ Date of Tier-II Examination (Descriptive Paper): To be notified later.
FAQs:
What is minimum Qualification for SSC CHSL 2024?
Minimum Matriculation and 12th Class Examination Pass for LDC / JSA, PA / SA, DEO posts.
When is SSC CHSL Exam 2024 Date?
Government of India, Staff Selection Commission (SSC) will hold Combined Higher Secondary Level (CHSL 10+2) Examination 2024 scheduled to be held on June – July 2024.
How many vacancies in SSC CHSL 2024?
Staff Selection Commission (SSC) Combined Higher Secondary Level (CHSL 10+2) Examination 2024-25 expected vacancies is 4500+.
How to Apply SSC CHSL 2024?
Eligible Interested candidates must be submitted in only online mode at SSC Headquarters official website ssc.gov.in. In the online Application Form, The candidates are required to upload the scanned colour passport size photograph in JPEG format (20 KB to 50 KB). The photograph should not be more than three months old from the date of publication of the Notice of Examination, and, the date on which the photograph has been taken should be clearly printed on the photograph. The last date for registration of online applications is 7th May 2024.
