SSC CHSLConducted by Staff Selection Commission

SSC Combined Higher Secondary Level Examination

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Purpose
Recruitment to clerical and assistant posts (LDC, JSA, DEO and similar) in central government offices for 12th-pass candidates.
Eligibility
Class 12 pass (10+2) from a recognised board; DEO posts may have higher subject/typing requirements.
Age limits
Generally 18–27 years with category relaxations — verify the current notification.(may change — verify at the official source)
Attempt limits
No universal attempt limit.(may change — verify at the official source)
Stages
Tier I (objective) → Tier II (objective + skill/typing test) → Document verification
Pattern
Computer-based objective tests with negative marking; typing/skill tests as per post.
Subjects
General intelligence, General awareness, Quantitative aptitude, English language
Total marks
Tier I: 200 marks (as per recent patterns)
Duration
Tier I: 60 minutes in recent cycles
Interview / personality test
No interview.
Physical test
Not applicable
Medical test
Not applicable
Held
Usually once a year(may change — verify at the official source)
Notes
Typing speed requirements are post-specific and matter in the final merit — read the current notification carefully.

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