SSC CHSL Recruitment 2024 For 3712 LDC, JSA, DEO Posts

SSC announced to recruit 3712 candidates for lower division clerk, junior secretariat assistant and data entry operator posts through CHSL exam 2024.

SSC CHSL Recruitment 2024 For 3712 LDC, JSA, DEO Posts

This article is about the educational qualification, age limit, syllabus, how to apply, exam date, posts, last date to apply for SSC CHSL exam 2024.

Post details of SSC CHSL recruitment 2024:-

  • Post name:- I) Data Entry Operator/Data Entry Operator Grade “A”. II) Lower Division Clerk (LDC) /Junior Secretarial Assistant (JSA)

  • Number of vacancies:- 3712

Educational qualification for SSC CHSL Exam 2024:-

Candidates who have completed their 12th class can apply for SSC CHSL Exam 2024.

  • LDC and JSA:- 12th pass and computer typing (35 w.p.m or 10500 key depressions per hour).

  • DEO in Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution and Culture:- 12th pass in Science stream with Mathematics as a subject and computer typing (15000 key depressions per hour).

  • DEO except department and ministry:- 12th pass and data entry test (8000 key depressions per hour).

SSC CHSL salary, pay scale of LDC, JSA, DEO Posts

  • Lower Division Clerk (LDC)/ Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA): Pay Level-2 (Rs.19,900-63,200).

  • Data Entry Operator (DEO): Pay Level-4(Rs. 25,500-81,100) and Level-5(Rs.29,200-92,300).

  • Data Entry Operator, Grade “A”: Pay Level-4(Rs. 25,500-81,100).

Age limit for SSC CHSL Exam 2024:-

The minimum age limit for SSC CHSL is 18 years and maximum age limit is 27 years. Age relaxation is also available there. Age relaxation for OBC candidates is 3 years and SC/ST candidates are 5 years.

Important dates of SSC CHSL Exam 2024:- 

  • Application starting on 8th April, 2024.

  • Last date of application is 7th May, 2024.

  • Dates for application form correction are 10th may to 11th may, 2024.

  • Dates for tier 1 Exam are June-July, 2024.

  • Dates for tier 2 exam will be notified soon.

Selection process of SSC CHSL recruitment 2024:- 

There are three steps in the selection process of SSC CHSL recruitment 2024. These are,-

  • Tier 1 (computer based test) 

  • Tier 2 (computer based test and skill/typing test).

Exam pattern of SSC CHSL Exam 2024:- 

Questions type of SSC CHSL tier 1 exam will be objective type multiple choice questions.

Subjects, number of questions and marks of SSC CHSL tier 1 exam:- 

  1. English Language (Basic Knowledge).

  2. General intelligence.

  3. Quantitative Aptitude (Basic Arithmetic Skill).

  4. General awareness.

Each part has 25 questions and 50 marks. There is a negative marking of 0.50 mark for each wrong answer and allotted time for the CHSL tier 1 Exam is 60 minutes.

SSC CHSL tier 2 exam has mainly two parts. This is a computer based test and skill or typing test.

Subjects, number of questions and marks of SSC CHSL tier 2 CBT exam:-

  1. Mathematical Abilities (30 questions for 90 marks)

  2. Reasoning and General Intelligence. (30 questions for 90 marks)

  3. English Language and Comprehension (40 questions for 120 marks)

  4. General Awareness (20 questions for 60 marks)

  5. Computer Knowledge Module. (15 questions for 45 marks)

There is a negative marking of 1 mark for each wrong answer and the allotted time for SSC CHSL tier 2 CBT exam is 2 hours and 15 minutes.

SSC CHSL skill or typing test is mandatory but qualifying in nature. It will be conducted in session-II on the same day of the tier 2 CBT exam.

Syllabus of SSC CHSL tier 1 Exam 2024:-

English Language:- Spot the Error, Fill in the Blanks, Synonyms/ Homonyms, Antonyms, Spellings/ Detecting mis-spelt words, Idioms & Phrases, One word substitution, Improvement of Sentences, Active/ Passive Voice of Verbs, Conversion into Direct/ Indirect narration, Shuffling of Sentence parts, Shuffling of Sentences in a passage, Cloze Passage, Comprehension Passage.

General Intelligence:- It would include questions of both verbal and non-verbal type. The test will include questions on Semantic Analogy, Symbolic operations, Symbolic/ Number Analogy, Trends, Figural Analogy, Space Orientation, Semantic Classification, Venn Diagrams, Symbolic/ Number Classification, Drawing inferences, Figural Classification, Punched hole/pattern-folding & unfolding, Semantic Series, Figural Pattern-folding and completion, Number Series, Embedded figures, Figural Series, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Emotional Intelligence, Word Building, Social Intelligence, Coding and decoding, Numerical operations, Other subtopics, if any.

Quantitative Aptitude:-

  • Number Systems:- Computation of Whole Number, Decimal and Fractions, Relationship between numbers.

  • Fundamental arithmetical operations:- Percentages, Ratio and Proportion, Square roots, Averages, Interest (Simple and Compound), Profit and Loss, Discount, Partnership Business, Mixture and Alligation, Time and distance, Time and work.

  • Algebra:- Basic algebraic identities of School Algebra and Elementary surds (simple problems) and Graphs of Linear Equations.

  • Geometry:- Familiarity with elementary geometric figures and facts: Triangle and its various kinds of centres, Congruence and similarity of triangles, Circle and its chords, tangents, angles subtended by chords of a circle, common tangents to two or more circles.

  • Mensuration:- Triangle, Quadrilaterals, Regular Polygons, Circle, Right Prism, Right Circular Cone, Right Circular Cylinder, Sphere, Hemispheres, Rectangular Parallelepiped, Regular Right Pyramid with triangular or square Base.

  • Trigonometry:- Trigonometry, Trigonometric ratios, Complementary angles, Height and distances (simple problems only) Standard Identities like sin2𝜃 + Cos2𝜃=1 etc.,

  • Statistical Charts:- Use of Tables and Graphs: Histogram, Frequency polygon, Bar-diagram, Pie-chart.

General Awareness:- Questions are designed to test the candidate‟s general awareness of the environment around him and its application to society. Questions are also designed to test knowledge of current events and of such matters of everyday observation and experience in their scientific aspect as may be expected of an educated person. The test will also include questions relating to India and its neighbouring countries, especially pertaining to History, Culture, Geography, Economic Scene, General policy and scientific research.

Note:- For VH candidates of 40% and above visual disability, there will be no component of Maps/Graphs/Diagrams/Statistical Data in the General Intelligence and Quantitative Aptitude parts.

Syllabus of SSC CHSL tier 2 exam:- 

Mathematical Abilities:-

  • Number Systems:- Computation of Whole Number, Decimal and Fractions, Relationship between numbers.

  • Fundamental arithmetical operations:- Percentages, Ratio and Proportion, Square roots, Averages, Interest (Simple and Compound), Profit and Loss, Discount, Partnership Business, Mixture and Alligation, Time and distance, Time and work.

  • Algebra:- Basic algebraic identities of School Algebra and Elementary surds (simple problems) and Graphs of Linear Equations.

  • Geometry:- Familiarity with elementary geometric figures and facts: Triangle and its various kinds of centres, Congruence and similarity of triangles, Circle and its chords, tangents, angles subtended by chords of a circle, common tangents to two or more circles.

  • Mensuration:- Triangle, Quadrilaterals, Regular Polygons, Circle, Right Prism, Right Circular Cone, Right Circular Cylinder, Sphere, Hemispheres, Rectangular Parallelepiped, Regular Right Pyramid with triangular or square Base.

  • Trigonometry:- Trigonometry, Trigonometric ratios, Complementary angles, Height and distances (simple problems only) Standard Identities like sin2𝜃 + Cos2𝜃=1 etc.

  • Statistics and probability:- Use of Tables and Graphs: Histogram, Frequency polygon, Bar-diagram, Pie-chart; Measures of central tendency: mean, median, mode, standard deviation; calculation of simple probabilities.

Reasoning and General Intelligence:- Questions of both verbal and non-verbal type. These will include questions on Semantic Analogy, Symbolic operations, Symbolic/ Number Analogy, Trends, Figural Analogy, Space Orientation, Semantic Classification, Venn Diagrams, Symbolic/ Number Classification, Drawing inferences, Figural Classification, Punched hole/ pattern-folding and unfolding, Semantic Series, Figural Pattern-folding and completion, Number Series, Embedded figures, Figural Series, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Emotional Intelligence, Word Building, Social Intelligence, Coding and decoding, Numerical operations, Other sub- topics, if any.

English Language And Comprehension:- Vocabulary, grammar, sentence structure, synonyms, antonyms and their correct usage; Spot the Error, Fill in the Blanks, Synonyms/ Homonyms, Antonyms, Spellings/ Detecting mis-spelt words, Idioms & Phrases, One word substitution, Improvement of Sentences, Active/ Passive Voice of Verbs, Conversion into Direct/ Indirect narration, Shuffling of Sentence parts, Shuffling of Sentences in a passage, Cloze Passage, Comprehension Passage. To test comprehension, two or more paragraphs will be given and questions based on those will be asked. At least one paragraph should be a simple one based on a book or a story and the other paragraph should be based on current affairs editorial or a report.

General Awareness:- Questions are designed to test the candidates‟ general awareness of the environment around them and its application to society. Questions are also designed to test knowledge of current events and of such matters of everyday observation and experience in their scientific aspect as may be expected of an educated person. The test will also include questions relating to India and its neighbouring countries, especially pertaining to History, Culture, Geography, Economic Scene, General policy and scientific research.

Computer Proficiency:- 

Computer Basics:- Organization of a computer, Central Processing Unit (CPU), input/ output devices, computer memory, memory organisation, back- up devices, PORTs, Windows Explorer, Keyboard shortcuts.

Software:- Windows Operating system including basics of Microsoft Office like MS word, MS Excel and PowerPoint etc..

Working with Internet and emails:- Web Browsing & Searching, Downloading & Uploading, Managing an Email Account, e-Banking.

Basics of networking and cyber security:- Networking devices and protocols, Network and information security threats (like hacking, virus, worms, Trojan etc.) and preventive measures.

Note:- For VH candidates of 40% and above visual disability, there will be no component of Maps/ Graphs/ Diagrams/ Statistical Data in the Mathematical Abilities and Reasoning and General Intelligence modules.

How to do OTR (One Time Registration) for SSC CHSL Exam 2024:-

  1. Visit the website https://ssc.gov.in

  2. Click on the 'Login or Register' button.

  3. Click on the 'Register Now'.

  4. On the homepage, you'll find steps to fill in the 'One-Time Registration' form. Click 'Continue' to proceed and reach the personal details screen.

  5. Enter critical details like Aadhaar Number, name, father’s name, mother’s name, and date of birth twice to ensure accuracy. Any discrepancies will be highlighted in red text.

  6. After successful verification of mobile and email OTP, clicking the 'Save & Next' button will store the provided 'Personal Details' (S No-1 to 14). Users will be redirected to the registration details page, displaying the Registration Number. The Registration Number and Password will be sent to the user's mobile number and Email ID. The registration process must be completed within 14 days; otherwise, the saved details will be deleted.

  7. To finalise the remaining registration, users can click 'Continue,' leading them to the login page displayed in the following screen. If users choose to complete the registration on a subsequent day, they can log in by clicking the 'Login or Register' button on the website header. The Registration Number serves as the username, and the auto-generated password is sent to the user's mobile, and email is used for the initial login. Upon the first login, users will be prompted to change their password.

  8. For the initial login, users will be directed to the password creation page, as depicted in the image. After successfully changing the password, they will be redirected to the login page, where they must log in again using their Registration Number and the newly changed password. The registration number will be pre-filled initially. To proceed with the password change, users need to input the old password sent via mobile number and email. They can then set a new password, adhering to the specified validation displayed on the screen.

  9. Upon successful password change, users will encounter the following screen. After logging in, users will be redirected to the additional details page.

  10. To complete additional details, users must provide information about their Category (S No-1), Nationality (S No-2), and, if the nationality is other than 'Citizen of India,' enable 'Contact Details for Other Nationals.' Users need to fill in permanent and present address details if the nationality is 'Citizen of India,' or disable these fields if the nationality is different. Additionally, users should provide information about visible Identification Mark (S No-4) and benchmark disabilities (S No-5), along with Disability Certification Number if applicable. If the nationality is '', users should fill Permanent and Present Address details, saving the data to proceed to the last part of the registration process.

  11. After carefully reading the declaration, users should check “Preview OTR” 'I agree,' then click on 'Declare' to submit the declaration. Upon successful submission, users will be redirected to the dashboard. 

How to fill an online application for SSC CHSL exam 2024?

  1. Login to the online system through your “Registration Number” and password.

  2. Click the “Apply” link of “Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination 2024” Section under the “Latest Notifications” tab.

  3. Information in columns at S No-1 to 18 will be automatically filled from your One-time Registration Data which is non-editable. However, if you want to modify any of One-time Registration details, click on the ‘Modify Registration’ tab provided at the left-hand top corner of your dashboard and make suitable corrections before proceeding further.

  4. S No-19: Please indicate the highest educational qualification possessed by you.

  5. S No-20: Please indicate details of “qualifying” educational qualification.

  6. S No-21: If you are serving in the Armed Forces or are an ex-serviceman, fill up the required information. Wards of servicemen/ ex-servicemen are not treated as ex-servicemen and therefore they should select “No”.

  7. S No-22: If you are seeking age relaxation, select the appropriate age-relaxation category.

  8. S No-23: Please see Notice of Examination, Para No: 21 and fill up accordingly.

  9. S No-24: Give your preference for Examination Centers. You may choose examination Centres within the same Region. Choice for all the three Centers must be given in the order of preference. Please see Para-12 of the Notice of Examination for more information.

  10. S No-25: Select the medium for Computer Based Examination (CBE). The list of languages for the examination is given at Annexure-XVI of the Notice.

  11. S No-26: Select the medium of the Typing Test.

  12. S No-27.1: Provide information on whether you are a person with benchmark disabilities (40% or more) in the category of Blindness (VH). This option will be available only to PwBD-Other candidates as per S No 9.1. Candidates opting “Yes” against S.No 27.1 will be eligible for Scribe/ compensatory time, however, such candidates will have to produce the Multiple Disability Certificate with at least 40% VH (B/ LV) disability at the time of examination. Please refer to Para 7.1 of the Notice of Examination.

  13. S No-27.2: Provide information on whether you are a person with benchmark disabilities (40% or more) in the category of OH- Both Arms Affected (OH-BA) or OH-Cerebral Palsy (OH-CP). This option will be available only to PwBD-OH and PwBD-Other candidates as per S No 9.1. Candidates opting „Yes‟ against S. No 27.1 will be eligible for Scribe/ compensatory time, however, such candidates will have to produce the Disability Certificate with at least 40% OH-BA or OH-CP disability at the time of examination. Please refer to Para 7.1 of the Notice of Examination.

  14. S No-27.3: Indicate if you have physical limitation to write as per Para 7.2 or 7.3 of the Notice and scribe is required to write on your behalf. This option will not be applicable for those candidates who are either PwBD-VH candidates as per S No 9.1 or have opted „Yes‟ against S No 27.1 or S No 27.2. This option will be available to all other PwBD and non-PwBD candidates. PwBD Candidates as per S No 9 opting “Yes” against S. No 27.3 will be eligible for Scribe/ compensatory time, however, such candidates will have to produce the certificate from competent authority as per format at Annexure-I of the Notice of Examination, at the time of Examination. Non-PwBD Candidates as per S No 9 (i.e. PwD below 40% disability) opting “Yes” against S. No 27.3 will be eligible for Scribe/ compensatory time, however, such candidates will have to produce the certificate from competent authority as per format at Annexure-IA to the Notice of Examination, at the time of Examination. Please go through Para-7.2 & 7.3 of the Notice of Examination for more information.

  15. S No-27.4 to 27.6: If you are eligible for availing the facility of scribe as per Para-7 of the Notice of examination, provide information about the requirement of scribe. These options will be available only to candidates opting “Yes” against either of S No 27.1 or 27.2 or 27.3.

  16. S No-28: Click yes, if you have passed 12th Standard in Science Stream with Mathematics as a subject from a recognized Board or equivalent or else “No”.

  17. Upload your live Photograph without spectacles/cap as specified at S. No-1a above. Applications with blurred photograph will be rejected. Specimen of photograph acceptable/ photograph not acceptable is given at Annexure-V. Candidates may refer to the same.

  18. Upload your signature. Applications with blurred signatures will be rejected.

  19. While seeing the preview, you may kindly check all the details entered are correct and that instructions regarding photograph/ signature as mentioned above at various places in the Notice are duly followed and verify the information provided by you.

  20. Complete your declaration by clicking on the “I agree” check box and filling up the captcha code.

  21. On verification of the correctness of your application data as visible in Preview, proceed with “Submit” the Application.

  22. Proceed to make fee payment if you are not exempted from payment of fee.

  23. Fee can be paid online through BHIM UPI, Net Banking, by using Visa, Mastercard, Maestro, RuPay Credit or Debit cards.

  24. When the application is successfully submitted, it will be accepted 'Provisionally'. Candidate must take a printout of the application form for submission to the Commission after the conduct of the Computer-Based Examination as and when called for as well as for their own records.

What is the application fee for SSC CHSL Exam 2024?

SSC CHSL application fee for general and OBC candidate is INR 100. There is no application fee for woman, SC, ST, PwBD, ESM candidates.

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1) SSC CHSL application photo and signature size 2024

2) SSC CHSL negative marking in Tier 1 and Tier 2 exam 2024

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