SSC CHSL

Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has just released the official notification for Combined Higher Secondary Level (10+2) Examination, commonly known as SSC CHSL, and scheduled its various tier on different dates.  SSC CHSL (10+2) Exam is conducted every year for the post of Lower Divisional Clerk (LDC)/ Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA), Postal Assistant/ Sorting Assistant (PA/SA), and Data Entry Operator (DEO). The tentative SSC CHSL exam dates have also been released and Tier 1 of the same is scheduled to be held from April 12-April 27, 2021. But for candidates who have opted for WB as the centre, their exam will be held from May 21-May 22, 2021. The tier 2 dates will be notified later. Before proceeding further let’s look at the SSC CHSL 2021 exam recruitment. Also, SSC has released its SSC CHSL Tier 1 admit card on its official website.

SSC jobs are considered one of the best jobs in the government sector and therefore chased by most of the job aspirants. SSC gives a golden chance to you if you have a desire to make a career in the government sector. The SSC CHSL  2021 notification has been released and the exam will be conducted for the posts of Lower Divisional Clerk (LDC)/ Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA), Postal Assistant/ Sorting Assistant (PA/SA), and Data Entry Operator (DEO). The Online registration for SSC CHSL exam has been started from November 06 and will end on December 15, 2020. SSC CHSL Tier 1 is scheduled to be held from April 12-April 27, 2021. Further details can be inferred from the official notification below.

The SSC CHSL exam for Tier-1 consists of questions from English Language, General Intelligence, Quantitative Aptitude, and General Awareness. All the subjects hold equal importance and therefore you need to prepare all the subjects in a proper manner. All the above-mentioned subjects consist of various topics from which the questions are asked. It is therefore advised to know the complete SSC CHSL syllabus in detail, so that you do not miss anything important.

SSC CHSL Tier 1 Syllabus

SSC CHSL Tier 1 syllabus consists of a total of four sections namely Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning Ability, General Awareness and English Language. Each section is equally important as it holds equal weightage in the exam, therefore it is advice to complete the SSC CHSL syllabus for each section. Complete syllabus for SSC CHSL exam is provided below:

SSC CHSL Tier 2 Syllabus

SSC CHSL exam for Tier 2 will be a descriptive test of pen and paper mode. If you qualify SSC CHSL exam Tier 1 you will be eligible for Tier 2.

SSC CHSL Tier 3 Syllabus

If you cleared SSC Tier 2, you have to undergo a typing speed test for certain posts as mentioned in the SSC CHSL 2021 exam recruitment. Further details can be get from the table below-

SSC exams are generally held in various stages called 'tiers'. You need to qualify step by step in each tier and go ahead in the selection process. SSC CHSL exam will  be conducted in three phases:

Tier 1: Objective Type Computer Based Exam

Tier 2: Descriptive Paper (Pen and paper mode)

Tier 3. Typing Test/ Skill Test (wherever it will be applicable)

SSC CHSL Exam Pattern 2021 (Tier 1)

The SSC CHSL Tier 1 is the first stage in the SSC CHSL  2021 exam recruitment. You need to qualify this stage in order to move to the next stage. The SSC CHSL Tier 1 will be a computer-based exam consisting of objective type questions with multiple choices. SSC CHSL Tier 1 will consist of four subjects: English Language, General Intelligence, Quantitative Aptitude, and General Awareness. All the sections will be allotted equal marks with a composite marks of 200 and  timing of 1 hour. 

• For VH/ OH (afflicted by Cerebral Palsy and OH with deformity in writing hand, the time duration would be 80 Minutes.
• The questions will be set both in English & Hindi for Part-II, III & IV.
• There will be negative marking of 0.50 marks for each wrong answer

SSC CHSL Exam Pattern 2021 (Tier 2)

SSC CHSL Tier 1 is followed by Tier 2 and if you are able to qualify Tier 1, you will be called for SSC CHSL Tier 2. The SSC CHSL  exam for Tier 2 will be conducted via offline mode. SSC CHSL Tier 2 consists of a single descriptive paper of English where you are required to write an essay and a letter within the specified word limit. You need to obtain minimum 33% as qualifying marks. The SSC CHSL paper pattern for Tier 2 exam is as follows:

Now that the SSC CHSL 2021 exam recruitment has been released, it is important to know all the important dates related to the examination process so that you do not miss out on any necessary information. The dates will also help you in planning your preparation in a more organized manner. The SSC CHSL exam Tier 1 is scheduled to be held from April 12-April 27, 2021. But for candidates who have opted for WB as the centre, their exam will be held from May 21-May 22, 2021. Keep visiting this page for further updates on the exam. Details about SSC CHSL exam dates are provided below.

SSC or Staff Selection Commission releases its recruitment notification every year for various posts under CHSL. CHSL jobs come under the group C category. Most of the job aspirants wait for this recruitment as it gives a chance to work under the Central Government. SSC provides a stable career along with a decent salary which makes it a stable job. The salary varies according to the different posts in SSC CHSL exam. Given below is the details for SSC CHSL Salary according to different posts.

SSC CHSL 2021 exam recruitment has been released. SSC CHSL 2021 Tier 1 is scheduled to be conducted from April 12 to April 27, 2021. After qualifying all the stages in SSC CHSL exam,  you will be appointed on various posts according to your post preference. There are three posts for which SSC has announced vacancies: LDC, DEO & Postal/ Sorting Assistants. All the three posts have their duties and responsibilities which are pointed below.

Job Profile of Lower Divisional Clerk (LDC)

 As  a LDC or Lower Divisional Clerk you will be handed over the clerical responsibilities. LDCs are usually the first level clerks in any Government organization. They are responsible for handling daily tasks. Some of the common tasks handled by an LDC are as follows:

• Maintenance of office files and other documents in a proper manner.
• Handling mails.
• Data Entry

Job Profile of Data Entry Operator (DEO)

 As a Data Entry Operator (DEO)  you will be responsible majorly for data related tasks. A DEO will be expected to have a fair knowledge of computer due to the complete computer-based work. Some basic duties of DEO are:

• Securing the Government data.
• Operating, maintaining and updating the data regularly.
• Interacting with the clients.
• Printing and scanning the important documents.

Job Profile of Postal/Sorting Assistants

 As a  Postal / Sorting Assistants you will handle clerical level job. Both these positions are similar in rank and responsibilities. There are minor differences between the two. The Postal Assistant has a small advantage over Sorting Assistant as you can get a posting in the respective hometown owing to the language proficiency, as the necessary criteria. We have listed down the roles and responsibilities for both the posts here:

• Handling & resolving customer complaints.
• Maintaining data and distribution of emails.
• Intra-city mail transmission between Post Offices & Mail Offices.
• Transferring of foreign articles.

SSC CHSL is one of the most awaited notifications among the job aspirants, especially for those who are trying hard to get into a government job. SSC announces vacancies for various posts every year and a huge number of candidates apply for it. SSC CHSL exam is popular among students as this is a (10+2) level examination and many aspirants have the opportunity to apply for the various job posts. Knowing the number of vacancies gives a slight idea about what to expect from the SSC CHSL exam as far as the cut-off of level is concerned. A large number of vacancies may imply that the cut-off would not go very high and vice-versa. Having the idea of vacancies, you can start preparing for this much-awaited exam. As per the latest notice released by SSC, vacancies in SSC CHSL 2021 approximately lies between 5000-5500. Any change or exact number will be updated once the SSC conforms number of vacancies.

SSC CHSL 2021 Tier 1 exam will have objective type questions which will carry 2 marks each. For every incorrect answer, there will be a negative marking of 0.50 marks. If a question is left unattended, no marks will be deducted for that. Therefore, the online test needs to be attempted carefully with complete accuracy.

SSC CHSL 2021 exam will consist of objective type questions in Tier 1. All the questions will be available in both English & Hindi, except the test of English Language. This implies that you will be able to choose your default language for the exam as English or Hindi. You can change the choice of language for any particular question if you feel the need  for it, by clicking on the drop-down menu available on the top right corner. This facility will not be available for the English Language section.

To apply for the various vacancies under SSC CHSL exam, you need to fulfill certain eligibility criteria. The SSC CHSL official notification mentions the eligibility criteria with respect to age, qualification, nationality etc. You need to follow these criteria in order to appear in the exam, failing which you will not be permitted to take the SSC CHSL exam.

SSC CHSL Educational Criteria

SSC mentions specific educational criteria for all who are willing to apply for the post under SSC CHSL exam. The job being of 'higher secondary level', the minimum educational qualification required to apply for SSC CHSL 2021 exam recruitment is as follows-

SSC CHSL Age Criteria

If you are applying for SSC CHSL exam , you need to follow a certain age criteria. SSC has specified a minimum and maximum age limit in the official notification of SSC CHSL 2021.  The minimum age required to apply for SSC CHSL is 18 years and the maximum age limit is 27 years. The age will be considered as on January, 01, 2021. In order to apply for the SSC CHSL exam, candidates must born not before January 02, 1994 and not later than January 01, 2003. Further details are given below: 

SSC CHSL Age Relaxation

Apart from the minimum and maximum age limit that SSC mentions for CHSL posts, it also provides relaxation in age for some categories. The relaxation may vary according to the different posts as follows:

The SSC CHSL 2021 exam recruitment is one of the most important notification and most sought-after by the job aspirants. The first important step in any examination process is applying for the post for which you are eligible. After ensuring your eligibility, the next main step is to register and apply for the job. To avoid committing any mistake, it is important to be aware of the complete application process in advance. We have listed down the application process in a few steps.

• You need to visit the official website of SSC: http://www.ssconline.nic.in to start the online application process.
• Click on ‘Register Now’ link and start filling all the details in the registration form. You will be required to fill your basic details along with your contact and additional details.
• A Registration number and password will be provided for further use. It will be sent through the mail and sms.
• The next step will be to upload scanned images of passport sized photograph and signature.
• After uploading the required documents, you will be directed to the next part of the application process.
• You will have to fill all other details in this part including education, experience, etc.
• The next part would be to enter your post preference.
• The final step before submitting the application will be payment of the application fee. Without the fee payment, the application will remain incomplete and will not be accepted.
• Click on ‘Final Submit’.

SSC CHSL 2021 application form will not be considered complete unless the application fee is paid. SSC CHSL 2021 exam notification is a golden chance for you and therefore you should be able to complete the SSC CHSL application process successfully. For successful completion you need to make the payment and only after that you will be able to appear for the SSC CHSL exam. Check out the complete details below:

The centre, venue address, date and time for SSC CHSL different tiers will be available on the official website. The SSC CHSL admit card for Tier 1 is out for different regions. You can download your call letters from the authorized SSC website by entering your details i.e. Registration Number and Password/Date of Birth. No hard copy of the call letter/ Information Handout will be sent to you by post/ courier.

Being aware of exam pattern and syllabus of any exam is important. Equally important is to understand the previous year's cut-offs. SSC CHSL being an important examination, you can expect the competition to be high enough to challenge you on various aspects. Therefore, having each and every information is extremely necessary which involves the previous years cut-offs too. It gives you an idea about the exam level and the pattern through all the years. 

SSC CHSL 2016 Tier 1 Cut-off

The SSC CHSL cut-offs 2016 for Tier 1 are as follows:

Category wise SSC CHSL 2016 Tier-1 Cut-Off is as follows: 

The table given below indicates the category-wise cut-off of SSC CHSL Tier 1 held in 2016.

 2016 Cut Off for Typing Test for Postal Assistant/Sorting Assistant/ LDC/Court Clerk:

2016 Cut Off for Data Entry Skill Test for DEO in Deptt. other than C&AG: 

Category wise Tier-1 cut-off for different posts filled through SSC CHSL 2016 Exam is as follows:

For better clarity and to check out the cut-offs of different categories according to the different posts, refer to the table given below:

List III: 2016 Cut Off for Data Entry Skill Test for DEO in Deptt. other than C&AG: 

Category wise Tier-I cut-off for different posts filled through SSC CHSL 2016 Exam is as follows:

For better clarity, and to check out the cut-offs of different categories according to the different posts, refer to the table given below:

In SSC CHSL 2016, based on the cut-off fixed by the Commission, 5,766 candidates had qualified (provisionally) for Skill Test for the post of DEO in C&AG, 344 candidates qualified (provisionally) for Skill Test for the post of DEO in Departments other than C&AG, and 41,326  qualified (provisionally) for Typing Test for the post of Postal Assistant/Sorting Assistant/ LDC/Court Clerk as per the details.

To gear up for your SSC CHSL exam you need a lot of practice along with gaining knowledge and information. Practicing mock tests will let you know yourself and your exam performance and will give an idea about what do you need to improve. It is necessary to assess yourself in the SSC CHSL preparation process. You can practice SSC CHSL Tier 1 mock tests at ixamBee which are designed according to the latest exam level and pattern and are absolutely free. These tests will help you in building speed and accuracy along with testing your knowledge.

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