The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) conducts the Combined Higher Secondary Level (CHSL) Examination to recruit candidates for clerical and data-entry posts in various ministries, departments, and organizations of the Government of India. It is one of the most popular exams for candidates who have completed 10+2 (Higher Secondary).
Application Fee
- General / OBC (Male): ₹100/-
- Female / SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen: Exempted (No fee)
- Mode of Payment: Online (Debit/Credit/Net Banking/UPI) or SBI Challan.
Age Limit
- General: 18 to 27 years
- OBC: 18 to 30 years (+3 years relaxation)
- SC/ST: 18 to 32 years (+5 years relaxation)
- PwBD: +10 years (additional relaxation for OBC/SC/ST)
Eligibility Criteria
- Nationality: Must be an Indian citizen.
- Educational Qualification: Must have passed 12th Standard (10+2) or equivalent examination from a recognized board or university.
- Specific Requirement: For the post of Data Entry Operator (DEO) in C&AG, candidates must have studied Science stream with Mathematics as a subject in 12th standard.
Steps to Check SSC CHSL Result
- Visit the official SSC website: https://ssc.nic.in
- Go to the Results → CHSL section.
- Select the result link for the relevant Tier (Tier-I, Tier-II, etc.).
- Download the PDF containing roll numbers/names of qualified candidates.
- Use Ctrl+F to find your roll number/name.
FAQs
Q1. How many stages are there in SSC CHSL?
👉 Three stages: Tier-I (Objective), Tier-II (Descriptive), Tier-III (Skill/Typing Test).
Q2. Can 12th-pass candidates apply for SSC CHSL?
👉 Yes, this exam is specifically for 10+2 qualified candidates.
Q3. Is there a limit on attempts?
👉 No limit on attempts; only age criteria apply.
Q4. What posts are offered through SSC CHSL?
👉 Lower Division Clerk (LDC), Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA), Data Entry Operator (DEO), Postal Assistant/Sorting Assistant (PA/SA).
Q5. What is the exam pattern?
👉 Tier-I: Objective test (Reasoning, Quant, English, GK).
Tier-II: Descriptive paper (Essay, Letter/Application).
Tier-III: Skill Test / Typing Test (qualifying).