The SSC CHSL (Staff Selection Commission – Combined Higher Secondary Level) exam is conducted annually to recruit candidates for posts like Lower Division Clerk (LDC), Data Entry Operator (DEO), and Postal/Sorting Assistant across various government departments. Open to 12th pass students, SSC CHSL offers a golden opportunity for a stable, respected, and rewarding government career. With proper guidance and preparation, candidates can secure their dream job early in life.
Age Limit : 18-27 years as on 01.08.2018 (Candidates born not before 02-08-1991 and not later than 01-08-2000).
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| General Intelligence and Reasoning | Quantitative Ability | English Language | General Awareness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Logical Reasoning | Simplification | Reading Comprehension | History |
| Alphanumeric Series | Profit & Loss | Cloze Test | Culture |
| Ranking/Direction/Alphabet Test | Mixtures & Allegations | Para jumbles | Geography |
| Data Sufficiency | Simple Interest & Compound Interest & Surds & Indices | Miscellaneous | Economic Scene |
| Coded Inequalities | Work & Time | Fill in the blanks | General Policy |
| Puzzle | Mensuration – Cylinder, Cone, Sphere | Paragraph Completion | Awards and Honors |
| Tabulation | Data Interpretation | One Word Substitution | Books and Authors |
| Syllogism | Ratio & Proportion, Percentage | Active/Passive Voice | |
| Blood Relations | Number Systems | ||
| Input Output | Sequence & Series | ||
| Coding Decoding | Permutation, Combination &Probability |
Online Exam – Objective type
| Section | Subject | No of Questions | Max Marks | Exam Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Intelligence and Reasoning | 25 | 50 | 60 |
| 2 | General Awareness | 25 | 50 | |
| 3 | Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 50 | |
| 4 | English Comprehension | 25 | 50 | |
| Total | 100 | 200 |
The exam was typically scored with maximum 50 Marks per section for a total of 200 Marks. There is no individual sectional cut off.
There is negative marking in SSC CHSL 2018 Tier 1 Exam. Giving a wrong answer to a question will lead to a penalty of 0.5 marks in all sections
An essay-250 words
Letter/application form-200 words
Language: English/Hindi
The minimum marks that a candidate needs to qualify SSC CHSL Tier-II are 33 per cent.
The total time duration is 80 minutes for candidates who are visually handicapped or suffer from cerebral palsy.
Computer Skill Test/Typing Test
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SSC CHSL (Combined Higher Secondary Level) is a national-level exam conducted by the Staff Selection Commission for recruitment to posts like LDC, JSA, PA, SA, and DEO in various government departments.
Candidates must have passed 10+2 (Higher Secondary) from a recognized board. The age limit is generally 18–27 years (with applicable relaxations).
SSC CHSL has three tiers:
Tier I: Computer-based test (MCQs) – General Intelligence, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, English Language.
Tier II: Descriptive Paper (Essay/Letter writing).
Tier III: Skill Test/Typing Test
There is no attempt limit. You can apply as long as you meet the age and qualification requirements.
Usually ₹100. Women, SC, ST, PwD, and Ex-servicemen are exempted.
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