SSC CHSL Notification 2024 Out: Check Eligibility Criteria & Vacancy

SSC CHSL Notification 2024 has been issued for the Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination 2024. It was issued on 8 April 2024 SSC CHSL Online Application window 2024 is being opened from 8 April to 7 May 2024. The Staff Selection Commission is organizing a competitive examination to recruit individuals for Group C positions, including Lower Divisional Clerk/Junior Secretariat Assistant and Data Entry Operators. These positions are available across various Ministries/ Departments/ Offices of the Government of India, as well as in various Constitutional Bodies, Statutory Bodies, Tribunals, etc.

Interested and eligible candidates can apply online for the SSC CHSL Recruitment 2024 by visiting the official website of the SSC within the stipulated time or well in advance of the last date to avoid technical issues. Candidates will go through the two-layer recruitment process i.e. Tier 1 (CBT) and Tier 2 (CBT) to get shortlisted for the SSC CHSL Recruitment.

SSC CHSL Recruitment 2024  

SSC CHSL Recruitment Notification 2024 has been issued with all the required information about the SSC CHSL Exam 2024. A total of 3954 vacancies have been announced by the Commission through the recently issued notice. Earlier the Commission announced 3712 vacancies but the Commission has increased the vacancies for the LDC/JSA, DEO and Junior Passport Assistant. Candidates are advised to read this article carefully as we are providing all the necessary information which is required to know before applying for the examination. Scroll down this page to get updates on SSC CHSL 2024 Recruitment. 

SSC CHSL Exam 2024: Overview

SSC CHSL Application 2024 can be submitted online by 7 May 2024. Candidates intending to appear in the SSC CHSL 2024 Exam and are ready to submit their applications are advised to refer to the following table for a brief overview of the SSC CHSL Recruitment 2024:

SSC CHSL Important Dates 2024

The SSC CHSL Exam Date 2024 has been officially announced, and candidates are encouraged to start their preparations promptly. There are all the important dates associated with the SSC CHSL 2024 Recruitment below:

SSC CHSL 2024 Recruitment: Important Links

SSC CHSL Notification 2024 has been issued with detailed information about SSC CHSL Recruitment 2024 and candidates can submit their online application by 7 May 2024. We are providing a table with the direct links related to SSC CHSL 2024 Recruitment below:-

SSC CHSL 2024 Vacancy

A total of 3954 vacancies have been announced for the SSC CHSL Exam 2024. The Commission has increased the vacancies for the SSC CHSL 2024 Exam from 3712 to 3954. To get complete details of category and ministry vise vacancy details, click here. 

SSC CHSL Eligibility Criteria 2024 

To be eligible for the SSC CHSL Recruitment 2024, candidates must satisfy certain criteria established by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC). These criteria encompass aspects such as nationality, age limitations, age relaxations, and educational qualification. Fulfillment of these criteria is mandatory for all applicants to qualify for the examinations. The eligibility criteria are as follows:

Nationality

Candidates must meet the following citizenship criteria to be eligible:

(a) Must be a citizen of India,

(b) Can be a subject of Nepal or Bhutan,

(c) An individual of Indian origin who has relocated from Burma, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Zambia, Ethiopia, Malawi, Zaire, or Vietnam to permanently settle in India.

Note: Candidates belonging to categories (b) and (c) above are required to possess a certificate of eligibility issued by the Government of India.

Age Limit & Relaxation

The age limit for various posts under CHSL recruitment is as follows:

• Minimum Age – 18 years 
• Maximum Age – 27 years

Note: Candidates must not be born before 02-08-1997 and not later than 01-08-2006.

Relaxation in Upper Age Limit: Candidates belonging to the reserved categories are eligible for age relaxation as per the provision made by the central government. The relaxation in age is to be provided  for various categories as per the following provisions: 

Educational Qualification

Candidates who have appeared in their 12th Standard or equivalent examination are eligible to apply. However, they must possess the essential qualifications on or before the cutoff date, i.e., 01-08-2024. For detailed post-wise educational qualifications, refer to the table below:

SSC CHSL Application Process

Each year, lot of candidate appear in this recruitment exam. If you want to participate in this exam, you will need to submit an application form first. Then you have to pay the application fee as decided by the commission. The application form consists of two stages as mentioned below: 

• Part-I: One-Time Registration
• Part-II: Filling of Online Application for Examination

Part-I: One-Time Registration (OTR) Process

• Visit the official website of the SSC.
• Click on the ‘Register Now’ link provided in the ‘Login’ Section.
• Enter your basic details such as your Aadhaar Number, name, father’s name, mother’s name, date of birth etc. Educational details and contact details carefully.
• You will receive the registration number and password on your registered e-mail ID and phone number.
• Now, proceed to complete your application form.

Part-II: Application Form

• To apply for SSC CHSL, login to the ssc portal using your Registration ID and Password.
• Enter your personal information, educational qualifications, and other required information.
• Upload a scanned copy of your photo and signature in the format specified in the notification.
• Check all the information you've entered carefully before submitting the application form.
• Pay the application fees offline via SBI challan or through a payment gateway online.
• Download the application's final submission and print it for future reference.

Application Fees

Candidates are required to fulfill the application process by submitting the necessary application fee based on their respective categories. The fee can be conveniently paid online through BHIM UPI, Net Banking, or using Visa, MasterCard, Maestro, RuPay Credit, or Debit cards. Online fee payment link is accessible for candidates until 8 May 2024 (23:00 hours). Check this table for category-wise application fees below:

SSC CHSL 2024 Selection Process

According to the Staff Selection Commission's notification, the selection process for the Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam consists of Tier 1 and Tier 2 examinations and Document Verification.  

Tier-I: The Tier 1 examination consists of multiple-choice questions covering subjects – English Language, General Intelligence, Quantitative Aptitude, and General Awareness. To be qualified for Tier 2, candidates must score the minimum qualifying marks in each section.

Tier-II: The Tier 2 test is a descriptive paper that requires applicants to write essays, letters, applications, and précis. The qualifying mark for this paper is 33%. Tier 2 exams also comprise a skill test for candidates applying for the position of Data Entry Operator and a typing test for individuals applying for the position of Lower Division Clerk. This is in accordance with the revised exam format issued for the CHSL 2022 cycle. Candidates must pass this exam in order to be selected for the post.

Note: Candidates will advance in the recruiting process if they pass all phases of the examination. Candidates must take the written exam first in Tier 1 and Tier 2, followed by a skill/typing test in Tier 2. The skill test/typing test is qualifying in nature. The skill test is mandatory for Data Entry Operators, and the Typing Test is mandatory for LDC/ JSA posts.

SSC CHSL Exam Pattern

The SSC CHSL Exam Pattern 2024 is broken into two phases: Tier I and Tier II. The SSC CHSL Tier 1 exam is a qualifying exam, whereas the SSC CHSL Tier 2 exam determines the final selection. The tables below explain the SSC CHSL Exam Pattern 2024.

Tier 1 Exam Pattern

Note:

There will be a negative marking of 0.50 marks for each wrong answer.

Tier 2 Exam Pattern

Note:

There will be a negative marking of 1 mark for each wrong answer in Section-1, Section-2 (all modules) and Module-I of Section-3.

SSC CHSL Exam Syllabus 2024

Check the detailed syllabus for SSC CHSL Tier-I and Tier-II in the tables below.

SSC CHSL 2024 Admit Card

The Staff Selection Commission will issue the SSC CHSL Admit Card 2024 individually for each level of the recruitment procedure (Tier-1 and Tier-2) a week before the exam date. Candidates can download their admit cards from the commission's official website, by following these steps:

1. Visit the Staff Selection Commission’s website. 
2. On the homepage, locate and click the “SSC CHSL Admit Card” link provided under the ”Quick Links” section.
3. You will be redirected to a login page. Enter your personal information, such as your date of birth and application number, and then click “Submit.”
4. Your admit card will appear on a new screen.
5. Download the SSC CHSL Admit Card and take a printout of it for future reference.

SSC CHSL Answer Key 2024

After the examination, SSC CHSL Answer Keys for Tier-I and Tier-II will be available on the Commission's website. Candidates can examine the SSC CHSL Answer Keys and lodge online representations (if necessary) within the designated time frame determined by the Commission.

 Candidates have to pay Rs. 100/- per question, which is non-refundable, to submit their objections. 

Representations received through alternative means, such as letters, applications, emails, etc., will not be taken into consideration. The Commission will review any representations regarding the Answer Keys before finalizing them, and its decision will be considered final. Once uploaded, we will provide a direct link for downloading the SSC CHSL Answer Key 2024:-

SSC CHSL Answer Key 2024 Link (Inactive)

SSC CHSL Result 2024 

SSC CHSL Exam 2024 Result will be declared by the Staff Selection Commission after the exam is conducted. Candidates will be able to download the result by visiting the official website of the Commission and following the below-mentioned steps:-

Step 1: Begin by visiting the official Staff Selection Commission website.

Step 2: On the homepage, locate the "Result" option in the Quick Links section.

Step 3: Select the "SSC CHSL" option by clicking on the corresponding tab.

Step 4: Look for the link titled "Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination, 2024.”

Step 5: Click on the "Result" link associated with the mentioned examination.

Step 6: The SSC CHSL Result 2024 will be presented in PDF format. Download and preserve the PDF file for future reference.

Step 7: To locate your name and roll number in the merit list, utilize the CTRL-F function for a quick search within the PDF. If your name and roll number appear in the PDF, you are shortlisted.

SSC CHSL 2024 Exam Cut-off 

The SSC will declare the SSC CHSL 2024 Cut-off Marks alongside the SSC CHSL Result. To check the cut-off marks, candidates should follow these steps:

1. Start from the official website of the Staff Selection Commission.
2. Navigate to the "Result" section at the page's top.
3. Select "SSC CHSL" from the list of options provided, or directly download the PDF from the link provided on the page.
4. The category-wise and post-wise cut-off marks will be available in the result PDF.
5. Download the SSC CHSL Cut-off PDF and download it for future reference.

SSC CHSL 2024 Salary

SSC CHSL Salary Structure have been announced through the SSC CHSL Notification 2024 and candidates can check the post-wise salary structure below in the table:-