SSC CHSL Recruitment 2024: Check Posts, Pay Scale & Process

Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam 2024 ( SSC CHSL )

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Registration: 27 May '25 - 24 Jun '25

Rachit Kumar Saxena

Rachit Kumar SaxenaManager-Editorial

Updated on Aug 30, 2024 18:41 IST

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) is carrying out the SSC CHSL recruitment drive in 2024 to fill a total of 3,712 vacancies. The recruitment process began with the release of the SSC CHSL 2024 notification. To take part in the SSC CHSL recruitment 2024 process, candidates need to apply online for the exam. The SSC CHSL application form 2024 is available on the official website- ssc.gov.in. The SSC CHSL 2024 exam for Tier 1 started on July 1, 2024. The total number of vacancies to be filled under this recruitment is mentioned on the SSC CHSL notification 2024.

SSC CHSL recruitment is a two-stage process comprising- Tier 1 and Tier 2. The recruitment process is being conducted to shortlist eligible candidates for various posts in the ministries/departments/offices of the Government of India. The SSC CHSL recruitment is carried out for the following posts - Lower Divisional Clerk (LDC), Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA), Postal Assistant (PA)/ Sorting Assistant (SA) and Data Entry Operator (DEO).

Q:   How many times is SSC CHSL conducted in a year?

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The SSC CHSL exam is conducted once every year. The Commission gives chance to candidates to appear for the exam to get shortlisted for recruitment to the Group C posts including Lower Divisional Clerk/ Junior Secretariat Assistant, and Data Entry Operators for various Ministries/ Departments/ Offices of the Government of India.

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Q:   What are the posts in SSC CHSL 2024?

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The SSC CHSL 2024 recruitment is being carried out for the following posts:

  • Lower Divisional Clerk (LDC)
  • Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA)
  • Data Entry Operator (DEO)
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Q:   How many vacancies are there in SSC CHSL 2024?

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The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has announced the SSC CHSL vacancy 2024 in the official notification to be filled through the Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination, 2024. The SSC CHSL total vacancies 2024 are 3,712. The Commission will soon announce the post-wise and category-wise vacancies on the official website- ssc.gov.in for the posts of LDC/ JSA, DEO and DEO Grade A. It may be noted that State-wise or Zone-wise vacancies are not announced by the Commission.

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Q:   What is SSC CHSL recruitment?

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The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) holds the Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination every year for recruitment to the Group C posts including Lower Divisional Clerk/ Junior Secretariat Assistant, and Data Entry Operators for various Ministries/ Departments/ Offices of the Government of India and various Constitutional Bodies/ Statutory Bodies/ Tribunals,  etc..

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SSC CHSL Posts & Pay Scales

The SSC CHSL recruitment process 2024 is conducted for the following posts along with their pay levels and pay scales:

SSC CHSL Posts

SSC CHSL Pay Levels

SSC CHSL Pay Scales (in INR)

Lower Divisional Clerk (LDC)

2

19,900-63,200

Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA)

2

19,900-63,200

Postal Assistant (PA)

4

25,500-81,100

Sorting Assistant (SA)

4

25,500-81,100

Data Entry Operator (DEO)

4

25,500-81,100

DEO (Grade A)

4

25,500-81,100

Also Read: SSC CHSL vacancies 2024

Q:   Is SSC CHSL a good choice?

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SSC CHSL is a good choice in terms of job security and salary package. Candidates who clear the SSC CHSL recruitment exam get assured job in the government departments or offices. A SSC CHSL-recruited employee enjoys a lucrative salary package along with other perks including the dearness allowances, transfer allowances, and others. Have a look at the post-wise SSC CHSL pay scale: Lower Division Clerk (LDC)/ Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA): INR 19,900 - 63,200 Data Entry Operator (DEO): INR 25,500 - 81,100.
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Q:   What is the SSC CHSL Upcoming Vacancy 2024?

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The SSC CHSL vacancy 2024 has been notified with the release of official notification. The Commission has announced to fill a total of 3,712 vacancies under the Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination, 2024. The SSC CHSL application 2024 was carried out online. The SSC CHSL vacancy 2024 list will be released soon for the Group C posts for Lower Divisional Clerk (LDC)/ Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA), and Data Entry Operators (DEO). 

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Q:   How to apply online for SSC CHSL 2024 exam?

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Candidates can fill out the SSC CHSL 2024 application form by following the given steps:

  • Visit the official SSC website - ssc.gov.in.
  • Click on SSC CHSL application link
  • Complete the SSC CHSL 2024 online registration form
  • Upload the scanned photo and signature
  • Fill out the SSC CHSL application form 2024
  • Pay the SSC CHSL application fee
  • Submit and save the confirmation page.
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SSC CHSL Exam Dates 2024

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of SSC CHSL 2024 exam

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates

27 May '25 -

24 Jun '25

SSC CHSL 2025 Application Dates

31 Jul '25 -

31 Aug '25

SSC CHSL 2025 Admit Card

DatesPast Exam Dates

18 Nov '24

SSC CHSL 2024 Tier 2 Exam Date

06 Sep '24 -

06 Oct '24

SSC CHSL Result Tier 1 2024

01 Jul '24 -

11 Jul '24

SSC CHSL Tier 1 Exam Date

SSC CHSL Recruitment Stages 2024

SSC CHSL recruitment process contains the following stages:

SSC CHSL Application Form

Firstly, candidates need to fill the SSC CHSL application form 2024 in online mode on the official website of the commission. SSC CHSL application fee is INR 100. All women and Scheduled Caste (SC)/Scheduled Tribe (ST)/Persons with Disability (PwD)/Ex-Servicemen (ESM) candidates are exempted from the application fee.

SSC CHSL Admit Card

SSC CHSL admit card 2024 is released on the official regional websites of the commission. Candidates can download their admit cards by logging into their registered accounts.

SSC CHSL Tier 1 Exam

Candidates need to appear for SSC CHSL Tier 1 exam at the test centre mentioned on the admit card. SSC CHSL Tier 1 is an online exam that contains 100 multiple-choice questions of 200 marks. 

Also Read: SSC CHSL exam pattern 2024

SSC CHSL Tier 2 Exam

Candidates who qualify the Tier 1 exam need to appear for the SSC CHSL Tier 2 exam. The Tieris a descriptive test of 60 minutes duration conducted in offline mode. Candidates have to write an essay of 200-250 words and a letter/application of 150-200 words. The paper holds 100 marks weightage.

SSC CHSL Skill Test

SSC CHSL Skill /Typing Test is conducted on a computer as per the post applied by a candidate.

SSC CHSL result

The SSC CHSL result is declared after the completion of each stage and the final result is released after all stages of the recruitment process are over. The shortlisted candidates are then allotted different posts as per their preferences and available vacancies.

Q:   Is SSC CHSL exam tough?

A:

No, the difficulty level of SSC CHSL exam is not very high. However, the competition for the exam is fierce. Every year, Lacsof candidates appear for the SSC CHSL exam to get recruited in Group C posts for various Ministries/ Departments/ Offices of the Government of India and various Constitutional Bodies/ Statutory Bodies/ Tribunals,  etc.. Candidates who prepare well in advance can easily crack the exam with flying colours.

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Q:   What are the different stages of SSC CHSL exam?

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The SSC CHSL exam process consists of the following stages: Tier I: Objective-type computer-based examination (CBE) Tier II: Objective-type computer-based examination and skill test The SSC CHSL Tier 1 exam is the first stage of the exam followed by the Tier 2 exam. The SSC CHSL Tier 1 exam is objective in nature and Tier 2 is a descriptive in nature. The Tier 1 exam is conducted online and Tier 2 is conducted offline across the nation at the designated exam centres. Candidates are required to score equal to or more than the SSC CHSL cutoff marks to get selected for the next tier.
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Q:   How many vacancies are released for the SSC CHSL exam every year?

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The number of SSC CHSL vacancies varies every year. The number of vacancies in the SSC CHSL 2021 exam was 6,072, and approximately 4500 vacancies were announced for the SSC CHSL 2022. The SSC CHSL 2022 vacancies are the most important component of the exam for two reasons. Firstly, the number of vacancies determines the number of candidates who need to be selected for the Tier-II exam and, consequently, the SSC CHSL cutoff to get these many candidates for the next level.
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SSC CHSL 2024 Eligibility Criteria

Only candidates who fulfil the below-mentioned eligibility criteria can participate in the SSC CHSL 2024 recruitment process:

  • Candidates should be citizens of India
  • Candidates should clear Class 12 from a recognised board/university
  • Candidates should be aged between 18 and 27 years

Also Read: SSC CHSL Eligibility 2024

SSC CHSL Syllabus 2024

The candidates need to appear in the online and offline exams conducted in different stages of the exam. The candidates need to qualify in each stage and secure marks better than or equal to the cutoff to get selected in the result. SSC CHSL Syllabus 2024 plays a pivotal role in the preparation of the exam. The candidates need to read and understand each and every aspect and topic of the official syllabus as given in the notification. The previous year question papers can immensely help the candidate in the preparation. 

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SSC CHSL Recruitment 2024 FAQs

Have a look at SSC CHSL recruitment 2024 FAQs below:

Q:   What is the salary after SSC CHSL?

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The Staff Selection Commission conducts the CHSL exam for group D posts. The posts that you might get after clearing CHSL are lower division clerks (LDC), data entry operators (DEO), and sorting assistants (SA). The salary structure after clearing the SSC CHSL exam is as follows: 1. For lower division clerks, the basic pay is Rs. 19,900, and the approximate in-hand salary is Rs. 29,100. 2. For Data Entry Operator (DEO) and PA-level posts, the basic pay is around Rs. 25,500, and the in-hand salary is Rs. 36,555. This salary is for city X, I. e. , cities with a population of more than 50 Lacs. The salary for cities Y and Z, whose populations are less than 50 Lacs, is slightly less.
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Q:   Which category gets the maximum number of SSC CHSL vacancies released?

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The maximum number of the SSC CHSL vacancies are usually released for the reserved category, that is, General. The Commission makes the selection of candidates based on the vacancies reported by the Indenting Departments/ Organizations. The Commission does not have any role in deciding the number of vacancies of any Indenting Department/ Organization. The implementation of reservation policy,  maintaining reservation roster, earmarking of vacancies for different categories and identification of stability of post for suitable for various benchmarked disabilities are also under the domain of the Indenting Departments/ Organizations.   

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Q:   Will SSC CHSL exam be conducted in 2024?

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Yes, the SSC CHSL 2024 exam will be conducted. The SSC CHSL 2024 Tier 1 exam will be held from July 1 to 12, 2024. The exact SSC CHSL exam date 2024 will be intimated to candidates through their respective admit cards. The Commission conducts the SSC CHSL exam every year. The SSC conducts the CHSL Tier 1 and Tier 2 exams to recruit candidates for various posts such as LDC, JSA, PA, SA, and DEO in different ministries/departments/offices of the Government of India.

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Answered a week ago

Yes, the Commission has revised the tentative number of vacancies for the SSC CHSL 2024 exam. The Commission increased the SSC CHSL 2024 vacancies from 3,712 to 3,954. The Commission released the final number of vacancies on its official website - ssc.gov.in. The Commission is expected to release th

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Vipra Sharma

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The Staff Selection Commission will conduct the SSC CHSL Tier 1 exam 2025 in July/August 2025. The Commission will release the SSC CHSL 2025 admit card on the regional websites only. The candidates will get their hall ticket four days before their exam date. 

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Nitesh Singh

Beginner-Level 2

Answered a week ago

The Staff Selection Commission will release the SSC CHSL Cutoff 2024 for the Tier 2 with the result. The candidates should note that the SSC CHSL Tier 2 cutoff 2024 will be released for all the categories and post-groups separately. The Commission will also release the number of candidates selected

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Rachit Kumar Saxena

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

The Staff Selection Commission will release the SSC CHSL application form online on May 27, 2025. The Commission will release the SSC CHSL 2025 notification on the same date. The Commission released these dates in its official exam calendar for 2025-26. The last date to apply online for the SSC CHSL

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Manori Malhotra

Beginner-Level 2

Answered 2 weeks ago

The Staff Selection Commission is expected to release the SSC CHSL Tier 2 result 2024 soon on its official website - ssc.gov.in. The Commission will release the roll number, names, categories and marks of the selected candidates in the SSC CHSL Merit List PDF. The Commission will release the number

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Nitesh Singh

Beginner-Level 2

Answered 3 weeks ago

The Staff Selection Commission released the SSC CHSL Tier 2 answer key on November 26, 2024. The candidates can download their answer key after logging into the official website with their One-Time Registration Number (OTR) and password.

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Rachit Kumar Saxena

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

SSC CHSL - State Service Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level. The exam pattern of the SSC CHSL includes structure of Tier 1 and Tier 2. The Tier 1 exam includes a total of 100 questions of 2 marks each from four sections - General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, English and General Intellig

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Surbhi Sahu

Guide-Level 13

Answered 2 months ago

The SSC CHSL Tier 2 Exam will be conducted on November 18, 2024. The Staff Selection Commmission will conduct the Combined Higher Secondary Level (CHSL) Tier 2 Exam 2024 at the designated exam centres. The candidates will get the information regarding the exam through their admit card only.

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