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SSC CHSL 2023: Notification (Soon), Eligibility, Application Form, Exam Date, Admit Card, Exam Pattern, Syllabus

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Oct 16, 2024

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SSC CHSL 2023 notification is to be released on May 09, 2023. The SSC CHSL Tier 1 2023 will be held in July/August 2023. The application forms will be available on the offiical website along with the notification. SSC CHSL Tier 2 2022 exam will be held on June 26, 2023. The eligible candidates will be able to apply for the SSC CGL 2023 exam on or before the last date. Solve SSC CHSL Previous Year Papers.

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What is SSC CHSL?

SSC CHSL stands for Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam. It is a national-level eligibility test. It is conducted by the Staff Selection Commission for the recruitment of various government officials like Lower Divisional Clerk/Junior Secretariat Assistant, Postal Assistant/Sorting Assistant, and Data Entry Operators. The candidates can check the detailed information about the salary, posts and career growth offered by SSC CHSL.

SSC CHSL 2023 Important Dates

The SSC CHSL dates for 2023 as mentioned in the calendar released by Staff Selection Commission are given below. The exact dates for application and more will be mentioned once the notification is out.

SSC CHSL Exam Events

SSC CHSL Exam Dates

SSC CHSL Notification 2023

May 09, 2023

Beginning of SSC CHSL Application Process May 09, 2023 (Expected)

Last Date to fill SSC CHSL Application Forms

June 08, 2023 (Expected)

Last Date for Online Fee Payment

June 2023 (Expected)

Last Date for Generation of Offline Challan

June 2023 (Expected)

Last Date for Application Fee Payment Through Challan

June 2023 (Expected)

Application Correction Window June 2023 (Expected)
Release of SSC CHSL Tier 1 Admit Card June/ August 2023 (Expected)

SSC CHSL Tier 1 exam

July/ August 2023

Release of SSC CHSL Tier 1 Answer key To be Announced
Declaration of SSC CHSL Tier 1 Result To be Announced
Release of SSC CHSL Tier 2 Admit Card To be Announced
SSC CHSL Tier 2 exam To be Announced
Declaration of SSC CHSL Tier 2 exam To be Announced

SSC CHSL 2023 Highlights

SSC CHSL 2023 exam highlights including all the details are provided here. Aspiring candidates can check them from the table below.

Particulars Details
Name of the Exam Staff Selection Commission – Combined Higher Secondary Level (SSC CHSL)
Conducting Body Staff Selection Commission
Exam Level National
Exam Frequency Once a year
Exam Levels
  • Online (CBT
  • Offline (Descriptive
  • Typing/ Skill Test
Application Mode Online
Application Fees
  • General - Rs. 100/-
  • Women/SC/ST/Disabled – No Fee
Mode of Examination Offline and online
Exam Duration 60 Minutes
Language English or Hindi
Post Name/Purpose of the exam For recruitment to the posts of Lower Divisional Clerk/Junior Secretariat Assistant, Postal Assistant/Sorting Assistant, and Data Entry Operators for different ministries of the Government of India.
Official Website https://ssc.nic.in/

SSC CHSL 2023 Notification

The Staff Selection Commission releases the SSC CHSL notification in the respective year of the examination. The official notification of the SSC CHSL Exam 2023 is to be released on May 09, 2023 on the official website.

The SSC CHSL notification is an important document that makes candidates aware of the examination process and the registration process. The notification carries important information regarding the SSC CHSL Exam including exam dates, exam pattern, syllabus, and exam day guidelines.

Download SSC CHSL Notification PDF

SSC CHSL Recruitment 2023

SSC CHSL exam is conducted by SSC for Assistant and Clerk Posts like Sorting Assistant, Portal Assistant, Junior Secretariat Assistant, and Lower Division Clerk and more. The selection process includes two tiers comprising of Computer-based tests and skill tests. The eligible candidates can apply online through the official website once the registration process opens.

SSC CHSL Vacancy 2023

SSC CHSL vacancy 2022 has been announced in the official notification. The SSC CHSL notification has been released on December 06, 2022. Howvever, the post-wise and category-wise vacancies are yet to be declared. The vacancy for 2023 will be announced in the official notification once it is out.

Post Name Vacancy 2022-2023 Vacancy 2023
LDC/ JSA -

To be Announced

PA/ SA - To be Announced
DEO - To be Announced
Total 4500 Vacancies To be Announced

SSC CHSL Vacancy: Previous Year Vacancy

The vacancy details for previous years’ have been given here for the reference of the candidates. They can check the table given below to know the expected number of vacancies for upcoming cycle.

Post Name Vacancy 2019-20 Vacancy 2018-19
LDC/ JSA 1269 Vacancies

1865 Vacancies

PA/ SA 3598 Vacancies 3730 Vacancies
DEO 26 Vacancies 54 Vacancies
Total 4893 Vacancies 5469 Vacancies

SSC CHSL Eligibility Criteria 2023

SSC CHSL Eligibility Criteria 2023 has been announced in the notification. The qualifying requirements aren't expected to change much, so applicants may use the same information from last year. Candidates need to fulfill the eligibility criteria for SSC CHSL to appear for the exam. The eligibility criteria have two components:

SSC CHSL Educational Qualifications

Candidates aspiring to become government officials upon the qualification of the SSC CHSL Examination should possess the following educational qualifications.

Categories Qualifications
LDC/JSA, PA/SA, DEO Candidates must have passed the 12th Standard or equivalent examination from a recognized Board or University.
DEO Grade ‘A’ in the Office of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (C&AG)
  • 12th Standard pass in science stream.
  • Mathematics as a subject from a recognized Board or equivalent

SSC CHSL Nationality

To be eligible for SSC CHSL exam, the candidates need to be one of the following.

  • A citizen of India, or
  • A subject of Nepal, or
  • A subject of Bhutan, or
  • A Tibetan refugee who came over to India, before January 01, 1962, with the intention of permanently settling in India, 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 with the intention of permanently settling in India.

SSC CHSL Age Limit

The age limit for the posts of SSC CHSL is 18-27 years. Age relaxations are however there, which are based on category. The categories and associated age relaxations are listed in the table below.

Category Relaxation
SC/ST 5 years
OBC 3 years
PwD (Unreserved) 10 years
PWD (OBC) 13 years
PwD (SC/ST) 15 years
Ex-Servicemen (ESM) 3 years
Defense Personnel disabled in operation 3 years
Defense Personnel Disabled in operation (SC/ST) 8 years
Central Government Civilian Employees Up to 40 years of age
Central Government Civilian Employees (SC/ST) Up to 45 years of age
Widows/ Divorced Women/ Women judicially separated and who are not remarried. Up to 35 years of age
Widows/ Divorced Women/ Women judicially separated and who are not remarried. (SC/ST) Up to 40 years of age

SSC CHSL Overall Eligibility Criteria 2023

Candidates can check the age limit and other important eligibility information from the table below:

Particulars Details
Age Limit 18-27 years
Nationality
  • a citizen of India, or
  • a subject of Nepal, or
  • a subject of Bhutan
Domicile All over India
Number of Attempts You can attempt it as many times as you want to until you attain your age limit which is 27

SSC CHSL Application Form 2023

The application process starts with the release of the official notification. The SSC CHSL application form for 2023 is expected to be out on May 09, 2023. Last year, the form for 2022 exam was made available on December 06, 2023. Candidates can follow the following steps to fill out the application form for the SSC CHSL exam.

SSC CHSL Registration Process

First, candidates need to register themselves on the official website of the exam. Candidates can follow the steps mentioned below:

Step 1: Visit the Official Website- https://ssc.nic.in/

Step 2: Click on the Register Now link provided in the Login Section.

Step 3: Fill in all the necessary details in the registration form like Name, Father’s Name, Date of Birth, Contact number, Email Id, Educational Qualifications, etc.

Step 4: Click on Final Submit and note down the system-generated registration ID and Password.

SSC CHSL Application Form

In the next step, candidates need to fill up the application form for SSC CHSL with the help of the following steps:

Step 1: Log in with the registration ID and Password on the SSC CHSL official website.

Step 2: Click the ‘Apply’ link in the ‘Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination 2021’ Section under the ‘Latest Notifications’ tab.

Step 3: Now, candidates need to give a choice of their examination centers, medium of typing test, and other details.

Step 4: Upload your recent photograph and signature.

Step 5: Preview the application form and make required corrections if any.

Step 6: Click on ‘I agree, fill in the captcha code, and submit the application.

SSC CHSL Application Fee

In the last step, candidates need to make a payment for the application fee to finally submit their application form. The application fee for candidates of different categories is mentioned below:

Category Application Fee
General Rs. 100/-
SC/ST/Disabled/ ESM No Fee

SSC CHSL 2023 Exam Pattern

SSC CHSL exam pattern 2023 has been changed from this cycle. Now the exam will be conducted in two tiers only- Tier I and Tier II. For the Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Test, or SSC CHSL, candidates should have a thorough understanding of exam formats. The exam pattern for SSC CHSL 2023 Tier I and Tier II are mentioned in the table below:

Exam Tier I (Computer-Based Examination) Tier II (Objective-Type)
Mode of Exam Online Offline
Number of Sections 4 3 (Conducted in 2 Sessions)
Name of Sections
  • English Language
  • General Intelligence
  • Quantitative Aptitude
  • General Awareness
  • Section I:
    • Module I: Section Mathematical Abilities
    • Module II: Reasoning and General Intelligence
  • Section II:
    • Module I: English Language and Comprehension
    • Module II: General Awareness
  • Section III:
    • Module I: Computer Knowldge Module
    • Module II: Skill Test/ Typing Test Module
Questions in each question 25 questions in each section.
  • Section I: 60 questions
  • Section II: 60 questions
  • Sections III: 15 questions (Computer Knowledge) and Skill Test/Typing Test
Duration of the Examination 60 minutes
  • Section I: 60 minutes
  • Section II: 60 minutes
  • Section III: 15 minutes (Computer Knowledge)+ 15 minutes (Skill Test for DEOs)/ 10 minutes (Typing Test for LDC/ JSA)
Maximum number of questions 100 135 questions and Skill Test/ Typing Test
Type of Questions Objective-based Objective-based and Skill-based
Maximum number of marks 200 405
Marking Scheme 2 marks each awarded for the correct answer and 0.50 mark deducted for every incorrect answer 3 marks awarded for each correct answer and 1 mark deducted for each wrong answer
Language of Paper Questions will be set both in English & Hindi for sections II, III & IV Questions will be set in both English and Hindi except for the English Language and Comprehension (Section II Module I)

SSC CHSL Section III Module II (Skill Test/Typing Test) Exam Pattern

Section III Module II of SSC CHSL is a qualifying test. It is the last stage of the examination. The overall merit of the shortlisted applicants will be determined by the overall score attained in Tier I and Tier II exam.

The Commission or its authorized agency will provide computers for the shortlisted candidates to take the skill test/typing test. The Commission may decide to hold the skill test/typing exam in cities with Regional Offices for the Commission. Errors on the skill test will be calculated to two decimal places. The exam pattern of the skill test is as follows:

Skill Test Speed Time
Data Entry Operator 8,000 (Eight Thousand) Key Depressions per Hour on Computer 15 mins
LDC/ JSA and Sorting Assistant English 35 words per minute or 10500 (Ten Thousand Five Hundred) key depressions per hour on the Computer 10 mins
Hindi 30 words per minute or 9000 (Nine Thousand) key depressions per hour on the Computer

SSC CHSL Syllabus 2023

SSC CHSL syllabus 2023 has been mentioned in the official notification. Since there are multiple subjects in the exam and some subjects are specific to particular posts, the candidates need to ensure they check the syllabus of the subjects relevant for their posts. The detailed syllabus of SSC CHSL 2023 is given in the table below.

Sections Topics
English Language and Comprehension
  • Spot the Error
  • Fill in the Blanks
  • Synonyms/ Homonyms
  • Antonyms
  • Antonyms and their correct usage
  • Spellings/ Detecting mis-spelt words
  • Idioms & Phrases
  • One word substitution
  • Improvement of Sentences
  • Active/ Passive Voice of Verbs
  • Conversion into Direct/ Indirect narration
  • Shuffling of Sentence parts
  • Shuffling of Sentences in a passage
  • Cloze Passage
  • Comprehension Passage
  • Vocabulary
  • Grammar
  • Sentence Structure
General Intelligence
  • Semantic Analogy
  • Symbolic operations
  • Symbolic/ Number Analogy
  • Trends, Figural Analogy
  • Space Orientation
  • Semantic Classification
  • Venn Diagrams
  • Symbolic/ Number Classification
  • Drawing inferences
  • Figural Classification
  • Punched hole/ pattern-folding & unfolding
  • Semantic Series
  • Figural Pattern-folding and completion
  • Number Series
  • Embedded figures
  • Figural Series
  • Critical Thinking
  • Problem Solving
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Word Building
  • Social Intelligence
  • Coding and decoding
  • Numerical operations
Quantitative Aptitude Number System
  • Computation of Whole Number
  • Decimal and Fractions
  • Relationship between numbers.
Fundamental arithmetical operations
  • Percentages
  • Ratio and Proportion
  • Square roots
  • Averages
  • Interest (Simple and Compound)
  • Profit and Loss
  • Discount
  • Partnership Business
  • Mixture and Alligation
  • Time and distance
  • Time and work.
Algebra
  • Basic algebraic identities of School Algebra and Elementary surds (simple problems)
  • Graphs of Linear Equations
Geometry
  • Familiarity with elementary geometric figures and facts:
  • Triangle and its various kinds of centers
  • Congruence and similarity of triangles
  • Circle and its chords
  • Tangents
  • angles subtended by chords of a circle
  • common tangents to two or more circles.
Mensuration
  • Triangle
  • Quadrilaterals
  • Regular Polygons
  • Circle, Right Prism
  • Right Circular Cone
  • Right Circular Cylinder
  • Sphere
  • Hemispheres
  • Rectangular Parallelepiped
  • Regular Right Pyramid with triangular or square Base.
Trigonometry
  • Trigonometry
  • Trigonometric ratios
  • Complementary angles
  • Height and distances (simple problems only)
  • Standard Identities like sin2𝜃 + Cos2𝜃=1 etc.
Statistical Charts
  • Use of Tables and Graphs: Histogram
  • Frequency polygon
  • Bar-diagram
  • Pie-chart.
General Awareness
  • General Awareness of the environment
  • Current Affairs
  • Culture
  • Geography
  • Indian History
  • Awards and Honors
  • Important Dates and Events
Computer Proficiency
  • Computer Basics: Organisation of a computer, Central Processing Unit (CPU), input/ output devices, computer memory, memory organisation, back-up devices, PORTs, Windows Explorer, Keyboard Shortcuts
  • Software: Windows Operating System including basics of Microsoft Officer like MS word, MS Excel and Power Point etc.
  • Working with Internet and e-mails: Web Browsing & Searching, Downloading & Uploading, Managing an E-mail Account, e-Banking.
  • Basics of networking and cyber security: Networking devices and protocols, Network and information security threats (like hacking, virus, worms, Trojan, etc.), and preventive measures.

SSC CHSL Preparation Books

SSC CHSL preparation books for all aspirants are provided here. The following books will benefit candidates in their preparation work and help them crack the exam. The recommended books for SSC CHSL Exam 2023 are mentioned below.

Topics Name of the Book Name of the author
English Objective General English SP Bakshi
Quick Learning Objective General English RS Aggarwal & Vikas Aggarwal
Word Power Made Easy Norman Lewis
A Mirror of Common Errors Dr. Ashok Kumar Singh
Common Errors in English Kiran Prakashan
Words Idioms & Phrases Arihant Experts
Plinth to Paramount KD Campus
Perfect Competitive English Kiran Prakashan
General Awareness General Knowledge Lucent Publication
Manorama Yearbook
NCERT Books – Class X, XII

Quantitative Aptitude

Quantitative Aptitude RS Aggarwal
Fast Track Rajesh Verma
NCERT Math Class 6-11
Magical Books on Quicker Math M Tyra
Advance Math Rakesh Yadav
General Intelligence Analytical Reasoning MK Pandey
Test Reasoning Edgar Thorpe
A Modern Approach to Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning RS Aggarwal
New Approach to Reasoning Verbal, Non-Verbal, and Analytical BS Sijwali and Indu Sijwali.

SSC CHSL Exam Study Notes

Candidates who want to work as Sorting Assistants, Data Entry Operator, LDC, and Junior Secretariat Assistants can take the SSC CHSL Recruitment Exam 2023. According to the SSC CHSL Exam Pattern, there are two tiers of exam, i.e., Tier I and Tier II. Check the SSC CHSL Previous Year Question Papers here.

Therefore, students must refer to the study notes that are pertinent to the exam syllabus for most effective preparation. The SSC CHSL study notes help the candidates prepare and revise for the exam in a succint manner. Also, check the SSC CHSL Exam Study Material here.

SSC CHSL Admit Card 2023

Once candidates have filled out the application form, the next step is to download the admit card which is released after 1 month (approx.) of the release date of the application form. The SSC CHSL admit card has important details like exam date, venue, time of the examination, etc.

Candidates can download the SSC CHSL admit card by following the below steps:

Step 1: Visit the official website of SSC.

Step 2: Click on the link displaying the SSC CHSL admit card.

Step 3: Submit the registration number and date of birth to log in.

Step 4: Save and download the admit card.

Step 5: Take a printout of the admit card for further use.

Details Mentioned on the SSC CHSL Admit Card

Candidates can find the below-mentioned details on the SSC CHSL admit card:

  • Name
  • Gender
  • Roll Number
  • Date of Birth
  • Category
  • Photograph
  • Signature
  • Exam Date
  • Exam Time
  • Reporting Time at the center
  • Exam Centre Address
  • Exam Day Guidelines

SSC CHSL Answer Key

The Staff Selection releases the SSC CHSL Answer Key. All of the solutions to the questions that were asked during the exam are included in the SSC CHSL answer key. It will be made available on the website, which is listed on this page, as their official website. About one month following the test, it will be released. After the publication of the answer key, candidates may appeal to a question's incorrect response.

SSC CHSL Result 2023

The SSC CHSL Result 2023 will be published soon after the release of the SSC CHSL answer key. It will be posted on the recruiting commission's official website. Candidates who have appeared for the SSC CHSL exam can check the result by visiting the official website of SSC.

SSC CHSL 2023 Cutoff Marks

Candidates need to achieve minimum cutoff marks to pass the SSC CHSL Exam. The cutoff list is prepared category-Wise. Passing the SSC CHSL Exam requires candidates to get a minimum cutoff score. Till then, candidates can check the cut-off list of the previous year from the table below.

SSC CHSL 2021 Tier 1 Cutoff

The category-wise cutoff marks for SSC CHSL 2021 Tier 1 are given in the table below. The preparing candidates can get an idea about the approximate cutoff marks they should expect.

Category Previous Year Cut off 2021
General 141.88884
OBC 139.46324
SC 114.16301
ST 108.88563
EWS 117.59934
ESM 72.10346
OH 106.37516
HH 63.80870
VH 93.81684
PwD- Other 51.12050

Factors Affecting SSC CHSL Cutoff Marks

Various factors affect the cut-off list. The applicants should keep an eye on every aspect because they might be quite important at times. According to previous statistics, the following criteria influence cut-off marks:

  • Number of vacancies
  • Total number of applicants
  • Difficulty of paper
  • Category of applicants
  • Performance of candidates

SSC CHSL 2023 Salary and Benefits

The salary of SSC CHSL government employees ranges from Rs. 24,000 to Rs 37,000 per month. In addition to this, they are also eligible for other benefits including house rent assistance and dearness allowance, etc. Candidates can check out the detailed breakage of the SSC CHSL salary slip below:

Name of Posts Pay Scale Grade Pay
Lower Division Clerk (LDC) or Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) Pay Level 2 INR 19,900-63,200
Postal Assistant (PA)/Sorting Assistant (SA) Pay Level 4 INR 19,900-63,200
Data Entry Operator (DEO) Pay Level 4 and 5

INR 25,500-81,000 (Level 4)

INR 29,200- 92,300 (Level 5)

Data Entry Operator, Grade ‘A’ Pay Level 4 INR 25,500-81,100

Conclusion

Aspirants will have a solid understanding of SSC CHSL Recruitment after reading this article. Applicants must adequately prepare in order to be qualified to take this exam. In addition to the annual salary, candidates are also eligible for a range of allowances and other benefits.

FAQs

Ques. What is the full form of SSC CHSL?

Ans. The full form of SSC CHSL is the Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam. It is a test conducted by the Staff Selection Commission to determine the eligibility of the candidates who want to be government employees like Sorting Assistants, Data Entry Operator, LDC, Junior Secretariat assistants, etc

Ques. When will the application form for SSC CHSL 2023 get released?

Ans. The SSC CHSL 2023 application form will tentatively release on May 09, 2023 and will be available till June 08, 2023. It will be available on the official website.

Ques. Can a graduate sit for the SSC CHSL 2023 Exam?

Ans. Yes, a graduate can sit for the SSC CHSL 2023 Exam. In order to sit for the SSC CHSL Exam, candidates must have completed the intermediate or 12th Standard Exam from a recognized Board or University.

Ques. How many attempts are allowed for SSC CHSL?

Ans. There is no restriction on the number of attempts that a candidate can make for the SSC CHSL exam. The age limit is set by the recruiting board. A candidate who meets all other factors of the eligibility criteria can attempt it as many times they want to, within the given age limit.

Ques. How to apply for the SSC CHSL 2023 Exam?

Ans. Candidates can apply through the official website. This article covers the detailed procedure to apply for the SSC CHSL exam including the registration and application form filling. Candidates can follow the step-wise procedure included in this article to apply for the SSC CHSL examination 2023.

Ques. Is there a negative marking in the SSC CHSL exam?

Ans: Yes, there is a negative marking in the SSC CHSL Tier-I exam. 0.50 marks are deducted in case of each incorrect answer. However, there is no negative marking in the Tier-II exam.

Ques: What language will be used to conduct the SSC CHSL test in 2023?

Ans. Except for the English Language and Comprehension portion, the Tier 1 test will be conducted in both Hindi and English. For Tier 2, candidates must choose between taking the test in Hindi or English. The use of both languages will result in a score of 0. The Typing Test can be given in Hindi in addition to English for Tier 3. In their application form, individuals must select Hindi or English as their preferred language for the typing test.

Ques: When will the SSC CHSL 2023 Answer Key be released?

Ans. After 10 to 15 days following the exam, SSC will formally post the SSC exam answer keys on their website. Applicants are recommended to predict their scores and probable rank using the Staff Selection Commission's given answer key.

*The article might have information for the previous academic years, please refer the official website of the exam.
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