Combined Higher Secondary Level Examination

Combined Higher Secondary Level Examination
TypeOnline standardized test
Skills testedGeneral knowledge, reasoning, quantitative aptitude, English. Second phase exam is Computer typing and Computer skill test
PurposeRecruitment to jobs in government organisations
Year started1975 (50 years ago) (1975)
OfferedAnnually
RegionsIndia
LanguagesEnglish
Hindi
Annual number of test takers1.5 million
PrerequisitesHigher secondary
Fee₹100 (US$1.20)
Websitessc.gov.in

Combined Higher Secondary Level Examination (SSC CHSL) is a standardized test conducted by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) to recruit Lower Divisional Clerk (LDC)/ Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) / Postal Assistant and Data Entry Operator(DEO) officers to various posts in ministries, departments and organisations of the Government of India. The Staff Selection Commission was established in 1975.[1]

Prerequisites

Candidates applying for the various posts need to have appearing/passed Higher Secondary Class from a recognised board of india at the time of applying. Applicants must be between 18 and 27 years of age.[2][3] The application fee for exam is Rs. 100. All women, people in Scheduled Castes or Scheduled Tribes, physically disabled people, and ex-servicemen eligible for reservation are exempted from paying the application fee.[4]

Structure

The examination has two levels, Tier-1 & Tier-2.

Tier I

  • General Intelligence
  • General Awareness
  • Quantitative Aptitude (Basic Arithmetic Skill)
  • English Language (Basic Knowledge)

Tier-1 is an objective exam and conducted in CBT Mode. There is total 100 Questions with total 200 marks.[5] Based on results from Tier I, qualified candidates can then take the Tier II exam.[6]

Tier II

Candidates who qualify for SSC CHSL Tier 1 will proceed to SSC CHSL Tier 2, which consists of two sessions, each with specific sections. In Session I, the questions are MCQ-type, while in Session II, there’s a typing test/skill test to assess typing speed and skill.

  • Session I - Section 1 :
    • Module 1 : Mathematical Abilities
    • Module 2 : Reasoning & General Intelligence
  • Session I - Section 2 :
    • Module 1 : English Language and Comprehension
    • Module 2 : General Awareness
  • Session I - Section 3 :
    • Module 1 : Computer Language
  • Session II - Section 3 :
    • Module 2 : Skill Test/Typing Test

References

  1. ^ "About SSC".
  2. ^ "SSC CHSL Educational Qualification".
  3. ^ "SSC CHSL ELIGIBILITY".
  4. ^ "SSC CHSL Exam Fees".
  5. ^ "SSC CHSL Tier-1 Results".
  6. ^ "SSC CHSL Tier 2 Qualification".