The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the official notification for the Combined Higher Secondary Level (CHSL) Exam 2024. This exam is conducted for recruitment to Group C posts like Lower Division Clerk (LDC), Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA), and Data Entry Operators (DEO) in various government departments. Here’s a detailed breakdown of the SSC CHSL 2024 notification, covering all essential details.
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Nationality & Citizenship
To apply for SSC CHSL 2024, a candidate must be:
- A citizen of India, or
- A subject of Nepal/Bhutan, or
- A Tibetan refugee who came to India before January 1, 1962, intending to settle permanently.
- A person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East Africa, or Vietnam intending to settle in India.
Reservation Policy
Reservations are provided as per the Government of India’s policies for categories like:
- Scheduled Castes (SC)
- Scheduled Tribes (ST)
- Other Backward Classes (OBC)
- Economically Weaker Sections (EWS)
- Ex-Servicemen (ESM)
- Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD)
Candidates claiming reservation must provide valid supporting documents at the time of document verification.
Physical Standards and Medical Requirements
Candidates applying for certain posts like LDC in the Border Roads Organization (BRO) must meet specific physical standards and medical requirements. The details are available in Annexure-XVII of the notification.
Exam Centers and Regions
SSC CHSL 2024 will be conducted across various regional centers in India. The nine SSC regions include:
- Central Region (CR) – Uttar Pradesh, Bihar
- Eastern Region (ER) – West Bengal, Odisha, Jharkhand, Sikkim, Andaman & Nicobar
- Northern Region (NR) – Delhi, Rajasthan, Uttarakhand
- Western Region (WR) – Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa
- Southern Region (SR) – Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Puducherry
- North Eastern Region (NER) – Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura
- Madhya Pradesh Region (MPR) – Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh
- Karnataka Kerala Region (KKR) – Karnataka, Kerala, Lakshadweep
- North Western Region (NWR) – Chandigarh, Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, J&K, Ladakh
Candidates must choose three preferred centers within their region while applying.
SSC CHSL 2024 Exam Pattern
SSC CHSL will be conducted in two tiers:
Tier-I (Objective Type)
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
| English Language | 25 | 50 |
| General Intelligence | 25 | 50 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 50 |
| General Awareness | 25 | 50 |
| Total | 100 | 200 |
- Duration: 60 minutes (80 minutes for PwBD candidates)
- Negative Marking: 0.50 marks deducted per wrong answer
Tier-II (Objective & Skill Test)
| Section | Subject | Marks |
| Section-I | Mathematical Abilities & Reasoning | 180 |
| Section-II | English Language & General Awareness | 180 |
| Section-III | Computer Knowledge Test | 45 |
| Session-II | Typing/Skill Test | Qualifying |
Typing and Skill Test Details
- Typing Test: For LDC/JSA, candidates must type 35 wpm (English) or 30 wpm (Hindi).
- Skill Test: For DEO, candidates must have a typing speed of 8000 key depressions per hour.
Document Verification (DV) Process
Candidates qualifying for the final stage must produce original documents, including:
- 10th & 12th Mark Sheets
- Caste Certificate (if applicable)
- PwBD Certificate (if applicable)
- Aadhaar Card or valid ID proof
- No Objection Certificate (for government employees)
Failure to produce required documents will lead to cancellation of candidature.
Conclusion
The SSC CHSL 2024 exam is a great opportunity for 12th-pass candidates aspiring for government jobs. With a structured selection process, competitive salaries, and job security, it is one of the most sought-after exams. Candidates are advised to apply early and start preparing in advance.