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SSC CHSL Exam: The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) recruits thousands of candidates for various positions every year in various central government ministries and departments. These recruitments are open to candidates ranging from 10th-12th pass to graduates. Young people seeking government jobs spend years preparing day and night for SSC exams. One of the SSC exams is the CHSL, or Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Exam. This exam is for candidates who have at least a 12th-grade pass or equivalent qualification. SSC CHSL is one of the most popular government recruitment exams in India. This is due to its easy eligibility (only 12th-grade), broad scope, stable government jobs, good salaries, respectable work, and long careers. If a candidate prepares with the right strategy, this exam can be easily cleared in 6–12 months.

The SSC CHSL exam is used to recruit Group C (non-gazetted clerical/office staff) in central government ministries and departments. Let's find out which positions are available through SSC CHSL and what the salary is.

Job Types of Jobs Under CHSL
Position/Job Profile
Lower Division Clerk (LDC) Clerk-level work—document filing, office assistance, etc.
Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) Secretariat/Office Assistant—office work, reception, record-keeping, etc.
Postal Assistant (if the department has a postal department)—postal service-related work, distribution, or office work.
Sorting Assistant: Sorting/classifying/handling mail or office documents.
Data Entry Operator: Computer-based data entry, typing, office documents/records management, etc.
Data Entry Operator (Grade A) Enters and creates necessary data into computer databases, updates, and maintains documents.

How many vacancies are there each year?
Thousands of vacancies are filled every year under the SSC CHSL. Under the SSC CHSL 2025, vacancies have been announced for 3,131 posts. It's worth noting that the commission typically announces tentative vacancies first with the notification. Post-wise vacancies are released after the exam, and the number of vacancies may increase during that time.

Which departments offer jobs through SSC CHSL?
Central Ministries
Administrative Wing of the Ministry of Defense
Ministry of Finance
Department of Posts
CBI, CAG, and other investigative/regulatory bodies
Government Commissions and Offices
Salary Requirements
Postal Salary (Pay Scale)
Lower Division Clerk Level-2 (19,900 – 63,200)
Junior Secretariat Assistant Level-2 (19,900-63,200)
Postal Assistant Level-4 (25,500 – 81,100)
Sorting Assistant Level-4 (25,500 – 81,100)
Data Entry Operator Level-4 (25,500-81,100)
Data Entry Operator Grade-A Pay Level-5 (25,500 – 81,100)

Eligibility for SSC CHSL
Educational Qualification: To apply, you must have passed 12th standard or its equivalent from a recognized board.

Age Limit: The minimum age limit for SSC CHSL is 18 years, and the maximum age limit is 27 years. The upper age limit is relaxed by 3 years for OBC candidates, 5 years for SC/ST candidates, and 10 years for differently-abled candidates.

SSC CHSL Selection Process
The SSC CHSL selection process has two main stages: Tier-1 (CBT) and Tier-2. The Tier-1 exam consists of 100 questions carrying 200 marks. It lasts for 60 minutes. It includes sections on English Language, General Intelligence, Quantitative Aptitude, and General Awareness. Questions are asked about these subjects. It is an objective-type exam. Tier-2 is a descriptive and skill-based exam, consisting of letter/application writing and essay writing.
Section-wise questions and marks in the SSC CHSL Tier 1 exam:
Mathematics - 25 questions
General Intelligence - 25 questions
English/Hindi - 25 questions
General Awareness - 25 questions
All these factors determine a candidate's merit, and this is the basis for their placement in various departments.

CHSL Tier-2 Exam
Candidates who qualify for CHSL Tier-1 are called for Tier-2. Tier-2 tests English/Hindi writing skills. Therefore, it is a descriptive test. The questions asked in Tier-2 are based on concepts from the 10th standard.
The SSC CHSL Tier-II written test consists of a 200-250-word essay writing and a 150-200-word application/letter writing. Candidates must score at least 33% in the Tier-II exam.
The SSC CHSL Tier-II test is of 100 marks, and candidates are given a total of 60 minutes to complete the test (80 minutes for candidates with visual impairments or cerebral palsy).

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