SSC CHSL Exam Guide

What SSC CHSL is

SSC CHSL (the Combined Higher Secondary Level examination) is conducted by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC), a body under the Government of India, to recruit candidates for Class-12-level posts — such as Lower Division Clerk and Data Entry Operator roles — across central government ministries, departments and offices.

Who can apply

SSC CHSL is for candidates who have passed Class 12 (or an equivalent). Age limits, post-specific requirements (for example typing or data-entry skills for some posts) and reservation rules are set by the SSC in the official notification each cycle, so confirm the exact eligibility there.

• Passed Class 12 (10+2) or equivalent
• Some posts require typing / data-entry skills
• Age limits and category rules set in the official notification
• Confirm current eligibility on ssc.gov.in

Exam pattern and selection

SSC CHSL is conducted in computer-based stages (tiers), which may include a descriptive or skill/typing component for relevant posts. The number of tiers, marks, timing and the marking scheme are set in the official notification each year and have changed in the past, so confirm the current pattern before you plan.

Posts and what follows

Successful candidates are recruited to clerical and data-entry posts in central government offices, with final allocation based on merit and preferences as defined by the SSC. The exact posts and their requirements vary by cycle.

Where to confirm the rules

The official SSC website is the authoritative source for eligibility, the post list, pattern, marking, vacancies and dates. Treat this guide as an overview and verify every specific on the official site, because the rules are set fresh each cycle.