Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level · Central Government Ministries
Package
₹19,900 – ₹63,200 (Pay Level 2-4, 7th CPC)
Difficulty
Easy
Date
Annual — Notification: Dec-Jan. Tier-1: March-April.
Company
Central Government Ministries
SSC CHSL is the only SSC exam open to 12th pass candidates. LDC/JSA posts in central ministries offer excellent job security, pension, and government housing. Perfect first government job for freshers. 3,000-5,000 posts annually across Postal, Ministry, and Subordinate offices.
Eligibility Criteria:
12th Pass (Class 12 from recognized board)
| Section | Questions | Duration | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier-1 — English Language | 25 | 15 min | 50 |
| Tier-1 — General Intelligence | 25 | 15 min | 50 |
| Tier-1 — Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 15 min | 50 |
| Tier-1 — General Awareness | 25 | 15 min | 50 |
| Tier-2 — Descriptive Paper (Essay + Letter) | 2 | 60 min | 100 |
| Skill Test — Typing / DEO (qualifying) | — | 15 min | 0 |
Cutoff Score: Tier-1: aim 180+/200. Tier-2 descriptive quality matters for final merit.
Package on selection: ₹19,900 – ₹63,200 (Pay Level 2-4, 7th CPC)
English is the differentiator at CHSL level — read The Hindu for 2 months
Tier-2 descriptive: practice essay + letter writing (250 + 150 words)
CHSL difficulty is lower than CGL — aim for 180+/200 in Tier-1
DEO posts require typing accuracy 8,000 key depressions/hour — practice daily
Model papers: Kiran CHSL, Disha CHSL Practice Sets
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