The SSC CHSL exam is one of the most sought-after competitive government exams in India. The 2022 round of SSC CHSL exam notifications are out. But before going into the details regarding the syllabus, the following is a quick update regarding the SSC CHSL exam-
About the SSC CHSL Exam
Staff Selection Commission, SSC, conducts the Combined Higher Secondary Level exam to recruit candidates for various posts like-
- Data Entry Operator
- Postal Assistant
- Sorting Assistant
- Junior Secretariat Assistant
- Lower Division Clerk
Recruited candidates need to work under different ministries and departments across India. Selected candidates make up a major part of the workforce of the Indian Government.
SSC CHSL Highlight of 2022
Here are some quick and important information regarding the SSC CHSL exam-
| Points | Particulars |
| Exam Name | SSC CHSL |
| SSC CHSL Full Form | Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam |
| Name of the Organization | Staff Selection Commission |
| Exam Level | National |
| Frequency of the exam | Annual |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Application Fees | Rs. 100 |
| Exam Mode | · Tier I- Online (CBT)
· Tier II- Offline (Descriptive) · Tier III- Typing/ Skill Test |
| Exam Duration | · Tier I- 60 minutes
· Tier II- 60 minutes · Tier III- 15 minutes |
| Purpose of Exam | Selection of candidates for the following posts-
· LDC · JSA · PA · SA · DEO |
| Exam Language | English and Hindi |
| Exam Helpdesk Number | 011- 24361359 |
| Official Website | ssc.nic.in |
SSC CHSL Important Dates
| Activity | Dates |
| SSC CHSL 2022 Notification | 1st February 2022 |
| SSC CHSL Registration Process | 1st February 2022 |
| Last Date to Apply | 7th March 2022 |
| SSC CHSL Tier-I Application Status | 11th May 2022 |
| SSC CHSL Tier-I Admit Card | 11th May 2022 |
| SSC CHSL Tier-I Examination Date | May 24- June 10, 2022 |
| SSC CHSL Tier-I Result | To be announced |
| SSC CHSL Tier-II Examination Date | To be announced |
| Final Result Announcement | To be announced |
Eligibility
Interested aspirants need to fulfill the following criteria to be eligible to appear for the exam-
- Is of Indian nationality
- Has passed the 12th standard examination or its equivalent. If one holds a Degree, it must be recognized by the Indian government.
- Must have had science and maths in their 12th standard for the post of Data Entry Operator
- Is within 18-27 years of age
The age relaxation according to the different categories are-
| Category | Age Relaxation |
| OBC | 3 years |
| SC | 5 years |
| ST | 5 years |
| PWD | 10 years |
Application Fee
Following is the application fee for the SSC CHSL exam-
| Category | Fees |
| General/ OBC Male | Rs. 100 |
| Female/ SC/ ST/ Ex- Servicemen | Exempted |
Exam Pattern and Syllabus
The SSC CHSL Tier-I Exam is held online. The syllabus for SSC CHSL Tier-I is-
| Subject | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks |
| English | 25 | 50 |
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 25 | 50 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 50 |
| General Awareness | 25 | 50 |
| Total time- 1 hour. 20 minutes extra for special needs candidates |
The SSC CHSL Tier-II exam is held offline and is descriptive. The candidates are asked two questions- one an essay of 200-250 words, and one an informal application letter of 150-200 words. The syllabus for SSC CHSL Tier-II is-
| Subject | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Total Time |
| Letter Writing | 1 | 50 | 60 minutes |
| Essay Writing | 1 | 50 | 60 minutes |
Cut-Off
Based on the different categories, the cut-off is decided accordingly.
| Category | Marks |
| General | 159.52440 |
| OBC | 156.10198 |
| ST | 127.32836 |
| SC | 136.10355 |
| Other PwD | 74.32943 |
Vacancy
The total vacancy of this year’s SSC CHSL all combined posts are expected to be more than 4000. Here is a list of the last two years’ vacancies (2019-2021)-
| Post/ Year | LDC/ JSA/ JPA | PA/ SA | DEO | Overall Vacancy |
| SSC CHSL 2020-21 | 1538 | 3181 | 7 | 4726 |
| SSC CHSL 2019 | 1264 | 3491 | – | 4755 |
Now that all the important information is taken care of, candidates must begin their preparation immediately. Edureify is here to help with the preparation. Our General Awareness, Daily Current Affairs, English, and Reasoning section is updated according to the latest syllabus and aspirants’ needs. So, one does not need to go look anywhere else for the upcoming SSC CHSL Tier-I exam when Edureify is here.
All the best to the candidates appearing for the exam.
Some FAQs regarding the SSC CHSL Exam-
1. What is the full form of the SSC CHSL exam?
SSC CHSL stands for Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam.
2. Who is the conducting body of the exam?
The Staff Selection Commission conducts the exam.
3. Is there any negative marking in the SSC CHSL Tier-I exam?
Yes, the Tier-I online exam has negative markings. For every wrong answer, 0.5 marks will be deducted.
4. What is the application fee for the SSC CHSL Exam?
Rs. 100 is the basic application fee.
5. Where can I practice Mock Tests for the SSC CHSL Exam?
Edureify! Edureify has tons of mock tests and quizzes for aspirants to practice from for their SSC CHSL exam.
