Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has officially released the (CHSL) Combined Higher Secondary Level (10+2) Exam 2024, Recruitment notification.
The examination aims to fill 3712 Group C posts in the cadre of Lower Divisional Clerk/Junior Secretariat Assistant, Data Entry Operator Grade A, and Data Entry Operator (DEO) in various Ministries/Departments/Offices of the Government of India, as well as various Constitutional Bodies/Statutory Bodies/Tribunals, etc.
Last Date to Apply: 7th May 2024.
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SSC CHSL Recruitment 2024
Vacancy Details:
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- Lower Divisional Clerk/Junior Secretariat Assistant
- Data Entry Operator Grade A
- Data Entry Operator (DEO)
Application Process: Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the official website provided in this article.
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Note: For detailed information regarding eligibility criteria, application process, and important dates, candidates are advised to refer to the official notification by SSC provided below.
SSC CHSL Recruitment 2024
Combined Higher Secondary Level Examination, 2024
SSC Combined Higher Secondary Level Examination Details
Name of Examination: SSC Combined Higher Secondary Level Examination, 2024
Name of Posts:
- Lower Division Clerk (LDC)/ Junior Secretariat Assistant
- Data Entry Operator (DEO)
- Data Entry Operator, Grade “A”
Number of Posts: Approximately 3712
Pay Scale:
- Lower Division Clerk (LDC)/ Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA): Pay Level-2 (Rs. 19,900-63,200)
- Data Entry Operator (DEO):
- Pay Level-4 (Rs. 25,500-81,100)
- Pay Level-5 (Rs. 29,200-92,300)
- Data Entry Operator, Grade ‘A’: Pay Level-4 (Rs. 25,500-81,100)
Eligibility Criteria of SSC CHSL Recruitment
Age Limit:
Candidates must be between 18 to 27 years as of 01-08-2024, meaning they should have been born between 02-08-1997 and 01-08-2006.
Age Relaxation:
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC: 3 years
- PWD: 10 years
- PWD (OBC): 13 years
- PWD (SC/ST): 15 years
- ESM: 3 years
Educational Qualification:
- Data Entry Operator (DEO)/ DEO Grade ‘A’ in Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, and Ministry of Culture: Candidates should have passed the 12th Standard in the Science stream with Mathematics as a subject from a recognized Board or equivalent.
- LDC/JSA and DEO/DEO Grade ‘A’ (except DEOs in the Department/ Ministry mentioned above): Applicants must have passed the 12th Standard or equivalent examination from a recognized Board or University.
Application Fee for SSC CHSL Recruitment
Category wise Application Fees for the SSC CHSL Recruitment 2024 are given below:
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| SC/ST/PWD/ESM/Women | Nil |
| UR/OBC | Rs. 100/- |
Payment Mode: The application fee can be paid through BHIM UPI, Net Banking, or by using Visa, MasterCard, Maestro, RuPay Credit, or Debit cards. It can also be paid in cash at SBI Branches by generating an SBI Challan.
How to Apply for SSC Recruitment
- Visit Official SSC Recruitment Portal: Interested and eligible candidates should apply online for the vacancies through the official SSC Recruitment Portal.
- Complete Registration Process: Scroll down on the portal and go to the Important Links section. Click on “Online Registration” to start the registration process. Follow the instructions to complete the registration.
- Login: After completing the registration, log in using your credentials. Click on the “Online Application Form” link.
- Fill Details and Upload Documents: Fill in all your personal and educational details as required in the application form. Upload necessary documents as per the specifications provided.
- Payment of Application Fee: Pay the application fee according to your category through the available payment modes.
- Submit the Form: After filling in all the details and making the payment, submit the application form.
- Print Application Form: Finally, take a printout of the submitted application form for future reference.
Important Dates of SSC CHSL Exam 2024
- Starting Date of Online Application Submission: 8th April 2024
- Last Date of Online Application Submission: 7th May 2024
- Date of Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination: June-July 2024
SSC OTR One Time Registration 2024
Important Links of SSC Recruitment
| Online Application Form | Register | Login |
| Official Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
SSC CHSL Exam Pattern 2024
| Particulars | SSC CHSL Tier 1 Exam | SSC CHSL Tier 2 Exam |
|---|---|---|
| Exam mode | Online (computer-based test) | Offline (pen-and-paper-based test) |
| Number of sections & subjects | 4 (English Language, General Intelligence, Quantitative Aptitude, and General Awareness) | Two Sessions |
| Exam duration | 1 hour (60 minutes) | Session I: 2 hour 15 minutesSession II: 30 minutes |
| Number of questions | 100 | Session I: 135 QuestionsSession II: Skill Test/ Typing Test Module |
| Type of questions | MCQs; 4 options with 1 correct option | Objective Type, Multiple choice questions, except for Module-II of Section-3 |
| Total marks | 200 | Session I, Section 1: 180 Marks Session I, Section 2: 180 Marks Session I, Section 3: 45 Marks |
| Language of paper | English and Hindi | English and Hindi |
| Negative Marking | A Deduction of 0.50 marks for each incorrect answer | Deduction of 1 mark for each wrong answer in Section I, Section II and Module I of Section III |
Note: Understanding the negative marking scheme in the SSC CHSL exams is crucial for candidates to optimize their preparation strategy and minimize mark deductions. In the Tier 1 exam of 2024, there is a penalty of 0.50 marks for each incorrect answer.
Similarly, in Section I, Section II, and Module-I of Section III of the CHSL Tier 2 exam, candidates will face a negative marking of 1 mark for each wrong answer. By being aware of these negative marking rules, candidates can make informed decisions during the exam and focus on accuracy to improve their overall score.
