SSC CHSL 2022 Exam
SSC CHSL 2022 Last Date to Apply: The Staff Selection Commission is one of the leading Government organizations that are responsible for employing the candidates for the service of the nation. It conducts a number of exams for the graduates, 12th Pass, and 10th Pass candidates annually. The posts for which SSC CHSL Exam is conducted include Lower Division Clerk, Junior Secretariat Assistant, Postal Assistant, Sorting Assistant, and Data Entry Operator posts. As per SSC Calendar 2022, 07th March 2022 is the SSC CHSL last date to apply. For more details including SSC CHSL Notification, the Application process, eligibility, vacancies, selection process, exam pattern, and more from the article.
SSC CHSL 2022 Exam – Overview
The candidates can have a look at the SSC CHSL highlights from the table below.
| SSC CHSL 2022 – Overview | |
| Exam Name | SSC CHSL (Staff Selection Commission-Combined Higher Secondary Level) |
| Conducting Body | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Exam Level | National Level |
| Exam Frequency | Annually |
| Exam Mode |
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| Exam Duration |
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| Exam Purpose | Selection of candidates for posts of LDC, JSA, PA, SA, and DEO |
| Exam Language | English and Hindi |
| Exam Helpdesk No. | 011-24361359 |
| Official Website | www.ssc.nic.in |
SSC CHSL 2022 Notification
The official SSC CHSL notification 2022 has been released by SSC on 1st February 2022 at the official website of SSC. www.ssc.nic.in. Candidates can check the SSC CHSL 2022 notification details including eligibility, posts, exam dates & application form from the given paragraphs. SSC CHSL 2022 Notification includes details regarding eligibility criteria, educational qualifications and other details. The SSC CHSL notification PDF link is available below, click and download the PDF.
SSC CHSL 2022 Exam Date
The tentative exam dates for SSC CHSL 2022 are released by SSC through its SSC Exam Calendar 2022. Check all the Important Dates for SSC CHSL 2022 from the table below.
| SSC CHSL 2022 – Important Dates | |
| Events | SSC CHSL 2022 |
| SSC CHSL 2022 Notification Date | 01st February 2022 |
| SSC CHSL 2022 Apply Online Starts | 01st February 2022 |
| Last date to Apply & Online Payment | 07th March 2022 |
| SSC CHSL Tier 1 Admit card | April/May 2022 |
| SSC CHSL Tier 1 Exam Dates | May 2022 |
SSC CHSL 2022 Vacancy
The number of vacancies for the SSC CHSL 2022 will be updated with the release of SSC CHSL 2022 Notification. Till then the candidates can check the previous year vacancies. For SSC CHSL 2019-20, 4893 vacancies were released and for 2018-19, a total of 5789 were released. The post wise vacancy is mentioned below:
SSC CHSL Vacancy (2019-20)
| Post | Vacancy |
| LDC/ JSA | 1269 |
| PA/ SA | 3598 |
| DEO | 26 |
| Total | 4893 |
SSC CHSL 2022 Eligibility Criteria
All the aspiring candidates of SSC CHSL 2022 have to abide by all the Eligibility Criteria decided by the Commission.
Nationality
The candidate of SSC CHSL 2022 must be a Citizen of either India or Nepal or Bhutan. If a candidate is a citizen of Nepal or Bhutan shall have a Certificate of Eligibility issued by the Government of India in favor of him/her.
Educational Qualification (as on 07/03/2022)
(A) The basic requirement is a pass certificate in class 12th from a recognized board or university.
(B) For the post of DEO in the office of Comptroller and Auditor General of India (C&AG),
applicants must have studied science and mathematics as main subjects in Class 12th.
Note: Candidates who are appearing in their 12th standard can also apply provided they produce the educational qualification and the documentary evidence from the board/ university as of January 1st, 2022
SSC CHSL Educational Qualification Code
| Educational Qualification Code | Code |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 03 |
| Diploma | 04 |
| BA | 05 |
| BA (Hons.) | 06 |
| B. Com. | 07 |
| B.Com. (Hons.) | 08 |
| B.Sc. | 09 |
| B.Sc. (Hons.) | 10 |
| B. Ed. | 11 |
| LLB | 12 |
| BE | 13 |
| B. Tech | 14 |
| AMIE (Part A & Part B) | 15 |
| B.Sc. (Engg.) | 16 |
| BCA | 17 |
| BBA | 18 |
| Graduation issued by Defence (Indian Army, Air Force, Navy) | 19 |
| B. Lib. | 20 |
| B. Pharm. | 21 |
| ICWA | 22 |
| CA | 23 |
| PG Diploma | 24 |
| MA | 25 |
| M.Com. | 26 |
| M. Sc. | 27 |
| M.Ed. | 28 |
| LLM | 29 |
| ME | 30 |
| M. Tech. | 31 |
| M. Sc. (Engg.) | 32 |
| MCA | 33 |
| MBA | 34 |
| Others | 35 |
Age Limit (as on 01/01/2022)
- The age of candidates must be between 18 to 27 years.
- SSC CHSL Age Relaxation: As per government guidelines age relaxation in SSC CHSL 2022 is given in the table below:
| Category | Age Relaxation |
| OBC | 3 years |
| ST/SC | 5 years |
| PH+Gen | 10 years |
| PH + OBC | 13 years |
| PH + SC/ST | 15 years |
| Ex-Servicemen (Gen) | 3 years |
| Ex-Servicemen (OBC) | 6 years |
| Ex-Servicemen (SC/ST) | 8 years |
SSC CHSL 2022 Apply Online
The online registration link has been activated from 01st February 2022 and ends till 07th March 2022 on the SSC official website @ssc.nic.in. Lakhs of candidates are expected to apply online for SSC CHSL 2022 this year. Click on the below link to know more details about SSC CHSL Apply Online 2022.
SSC CHSL Application Fee
Applications fee should be paid only through SBI either in the form of challan or through SBI Net Banking or any other bank Credit/Debit Card. The Challan form will be generated online. The candidates have to pay a non-refundable Application Fee for SSC CHSL 2022as per the categories is given below:
- For General/OBC, the application fee is Rs. 100/-
- For SC/ST/Ex-Serviceman/Female- No fees
SSC CHSL 2022 Selection Procedure
- SSC CHSL 2022 Selection Process is based on the result of all three tiers.
- Candidates need to qualify for each tier to appear in the subsequent tier.
- The final selection list is prepared by shortlisting applicants based on their cumulative performance across the first two tiers.
- Tier 3, a skill-based test is a final stage to ensure that candidates possess the required skills. This stage will be qualifying in nature.
- After qualifying all three tiers the candidates will be called for the Document Verification.
- Candidates will be allotted to the various departments for the post of Postal Assistant/Sorting Assistants, Data Entry Operators, Lower Divisional Clerks, and Court Clerks based on their merit and preference of post.
SSC CHSL 2022 Exam Pattern
The exam pattern of SSC CHSL 2022 is explained in the tables below. SSC CHSL 2022 comprises three Tiers. Tier-I is mainly screening exams and scoring also.
| Tier | Type of Examination | Mode of examination |
| Tier-I | Objective Multiple Choice | CBT (Online) |
| Tier-II | Descriptive Paper in Hindi/ English | Pen and Paper Mode |
| Tier-III | Computer Proficiency Test/ Skill Test | – |
The elaborated Exam Patterns of Tier I, Tier II, and Tier III of SSC CHSL 2022 Recruitment are given in the table below. Candidates need to know every bit of exam pattern to prepare well for every section of the examination.
| Tier | Subject | Number of Questions | Maximum Marks | Time allowed |
| I | General Intelligence and Reasoning | 25 | 50 | 60 Minutes (Total) |
| General Awareness | 25 | 50 | ||
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 50 | ||
| English Comprehension | 25 | 50 | ||
| Total | 100 | 200 | ||
Note- In Tier-I, there will be a negative marking of 0.50 for each wrong answer.
After qualifying Tier-I of the SSC CHSL 2022 Examination. Candidates have to appear for Tier II and Tier III. The Exam Pattern of SSC CHSL Tier-II and Tier III and is explained in the table below.
| Tier | Mode of Examination | Scheme of Examination | Max. Marks | Time Allowed |
| II | Pen and Paper Mode | Descriptive Paper in English or Hindi (Writing of Essay/ Precis/ Letter/ Application etc.) | 100 | 60 minutes |
| III | Computer Proficiency/ Skill Test | Proficiency in Word Processing, Spreadsheets and Generation of Slides and Typing Test | No Marks | Not mentioned |
Students must note down that Tier II is scoring and qualifying in nature while Tier III is only qualifying in nature. You have to do well in all the Tiers of the SSC CHSL Examination. Candidates can check the detailed exam pattern and Syllabus on our website by clicking on the link provided below.
SSC CHSL 2022 Syllabus
SSC CHSL 2022 Tier I comprises four Sections/Subjects that are mentioned below:
- General Knowledge
- Quantitative Aptitude
- General Reasoning
- English Comprehension
| General Reasoning | General Knowledge | Quantitative Aptitude | English Comprehension |
| Verbal Reasoning | Current Affairs | Percentage | Reading Comprehension |
| Syllogism | Awards and Honours | Number Series | Grammar |
| Circular Seating Arrangement | Books and Authors | Data Interpretation | Vocabulary |
| Linear Seating Arrangement | Sports | Mensuration and Geometry | Verbal Ability |
| Double Lineup | Entertainment | Quadratic Equation | Synonyms-Antonyms |
| Scheduling | Obituaries | Interest | Active and Passive Voice |
| Input-Output | Important Dates | Problems of Ages | Para Jumbles |
| Blood Relations | Scientific Research | Profit and Loss | Fill in the Blanks |
| Directions and Distances | Static General Knowledge (History, Geography, etc.) | Ratio and Proportions & Mixture and Alligation | Error Correction |
| Ordering and Ranking | Portfolios | Speed, Distance, and Time | Cloze Test |
| Data Sufficiency | Persons in News | Time and Work | |
| Coding and Decoding | Important Schemes | Number System | |
| Code Inequalities | Data Sufficiency |
SSC CHSL 2022 Salary
The PayScale for each of the posts is tabulated below for SSC CHSL 2022.
| SSC CHSL Posts & Pay Scale | |
| SSC CHSL Posts | SSC CHSL Pay Scale |
| Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) | 19,900-63,200 |
| Lower Divisional Clerk (LDC) | 19,900-63,200 |
| Sorting Assistant (SA) | 25,500-81,100 |
| Postal Assistant (PA) | 25,500-81,100 |
| DEO (Grade A) | 25,500-81,100 |
| Data Entry Operator (DEO) | 25,500-81,100 |
SSC CHSL Salary after 7th pay commission
SSC has modified the SSC CHSL Salary Structure for all the Posts after the 7th Pay Commission. SSC CHSL Salary structure after the implementation of the 7th Pay Commission in 2017 is given below:
| Post | City | Basic Pay | HRA | TA | Gross Salary | In Hand |
| DEO | X | 25500 | 6120 | 3600 | 35220 | 31045 |
| Y | 25500 | 4080 | 1800 | 31380 | 27205 | |
| Z | 25500 | 2040 | 1800 | 29340 | 25165 | |
| LDC | X | 19900 | 4776 | 1350 | 26026 | 22411 |
| Court Clerk | X | 19900 | 3184 | 900 | 23984 | 20369 |
| PA/SA | X | 19900 | 1592 | 900 | 22392 | 18777 |
SSC CHSL 2022 Admit Card
SSC CHSL Admit card 2022 (Tier-1) will be released around a week before the exam date To download the Hall Ticket for SSC CHSL you need to have your SSC Registration no. and Password. Only after entering these two can you log in to obtain your admit card to appear for the SSC CHSL Exam 2022.
SSC CHSL 2022 Cut Off
Staff Selection Commission releases cut off marks post-wise and category-wise along with the result. The candidate has to score minimum cut off marks to get qualified for the next round of the selection process. For your convenience, you can have a look at the previous year’s cut-off of the SSC CHSL Exam.
| SSC CHSL Tier-1 Cut Off 2021 | |
| Category | Cut off Marks |
| UR | 141.88884 |
| SC | 114.16301 |
| ST | 108.88563 |
| OBC | 139.46324 |
| EWS | 117.59934 |
| ESM | 72.10346 |
| OH | 106.37516 |
| HH | 63.80870 |
| VH | 93.81684 |
| PwD – Other | 51.12050 |
SSC CHSL 2022 Answer Key
SSC will release the CHSL Answer Key after the Examination is over. The expected date is generally 10 days after the commencement of the SSC CHSL exam for different tiers.
SSC CHSL 2022 Result
After declaring the provisional SSC CHSL Answer Key, the SSC declares the Result in a PDF format announcing the names of the candidates shortlisted for the next phase of selection process. The SSC CHSL Result is released on the official website of SSC @ssc.nic.in & there will be no other mode of announcing the result.
SSC CHSL 2022 Resolution of Tie Cases
In the event of a tie in scores of candidates in Tier-I + Tier-II examinations, merit will be decided by applying the following criteria, one after another, till the tie is resolved:
- Total marks of the Tier-II Examination.
- Total marks in Tier-I Examination.
- Date of birth, with the older candidates, placed higher.
- Alphabetical order in which the first names of the candidates appear.
SSC CHSL 2022 Exam Centre
A candidate must indicate the Center(s) in the online Application Form in which he/ she desires to take the examination. Details about the Examination Centers and Regional Offices under whose jurisdiction these Examination Centers are located are as follows:
| Examination Centers & Center Code | SSC Region and States/ UTs under the jurisdiction of the Region | Address of the Regional Offices/ Website |
|---|---|---|
| Agra(3001), Allahabad(3003), Bareilly(3005), Gorakhpur(3007) , Kanpur(3009), Lucknow(3010), Meerut(3011), Varanasi(3013), Bhagalpur(3201), Muzaffarpur(3205),Patna(3206) | Central Region (CR)/ Bihar and Uttar Pradesh | Regional Director (CR), Staff Selection Commission, 21-23, Lowther Road, Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh-211002. (http://www.ssc-cr.org) |
| Gangtok(4001), Ranchi(4205), Barasat(4402), Berhampore (WB)(4403), Chinsurah (4405), Jalpaiguri(4408), Kolkata(4410), Malda(4412), Midnapur(4413), Siliguri(4415), Berhampore(Odisha) (4602), Bhubaneshwar(4604), Cuttack(4605), Keonjhargarh(4606), Sambalpur(4609), Port Blair (4802) | Eastern Region (ER)/ Andaman & The Nicobar Islands, Jharkhand, Odisha, Sikkim and West Bengal | Regional Director (ER), Staff Selection Commission, 1st MSO Building,(8th Floor), 234/4, Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Road, Kolkata, West Bengal-700020 (www.sscer.org) |
| Bangalore(9001), Dharwar(9004), Gulbarga(9005), Mangalore(9008), Mysore(9009), Kochi(9204), Kozhikode(Calicut)(9206), Thiruvananthapuram(9211), Thrissur(9212) | Karnataka, Kerala Region (KKR)/ Lakshadweep, Karnataka and Kerala | Regional Director (KKR), Staff Selection The commission, 1st Floor, “E” Wing, Kendriya Sadan, Koramangala, Bengaluru, Karnataka-560034 (www.sticker.kar.nic.in) |
| Bhopal(6001), Chindwara(6003), Guna(6004), Gwalior(6005), Indore(6006), Jabalpur(6007), Khandwa(6009), Ratlam(6011), Satna(6014), Sagar(6015), Ambikapur(6201), Bilaspur(6202) Jagdalpur(6203), Raipur(6204), Durg(6205) | Madhya Pradesh Sub-Region (MPR)/ Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh | Dy. Director (MPR), Staff Selection Commission, J-5, Anupam Nagar, Raipur, Chhattisgarh-492007 (www.sscmpr.org) |
| Almora(2001), Dehradun(2002), Haldwani(2003), Srinagar (Uttarakhand)(2004), Haridwar(2005), Delhi(2201), Ajmer(2401), Alwar(2402), Bharatpur(2403), Bikaner(2404), Jaipur(2405), Jodhpur(2406), Kota(2407), Sriganganagar(2408), Udaipur(2409) | Northern Region (NR)/ NCT of Delhi, Rajasthan and Uttarakhand | Regional Director (NR), Staff Selection Commission, Block No. 12, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi-110003 (www.sscnr.net.in) |
| Anantnag(1001), Baramula(1002), Jammu(1004), Leh(1005), Rajouri(1006), Srinagar(J&K)(1007), Kargil(1008), Dodda (1009), Hamirpur(1202), Shimla(1203), Bathinda (1401), Jalandhar(1402), Patiala(1403), Amritsar(1404), Chandigarh(1601) | North Western Sub-Region (NWR)/ Chandigarh, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir and Punjab | Dy. Director (NWR), Staff Selection Commission, Block No. 3, Ground Floor, Kendriya Sadan, Sector-9, Chandigarh160009 (www.sscnwr.org) |
| Guntur(8001), Kurnool(8003), Rajahmundry(8004), Tirupati(8006), Vishakhapatnam(8007), Vijaywada(8008), Chennai(8201), Coimbatore(8202), Madurai(8204), Tiruchirapalli(8206), Tirunelveli(8207), Puducherry(8401), Hyderabad(8601), Nizamabad(8602), Warangal(8603) | Southern Region (SR)/ Andhra Pradesh, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu and Telangana. | Regional Director (SR), Staff Selection Commission, 2nd Floor, EVK Sampath Building, DPI Campus, College Road, Chennai, Tamil Nadu-600006 (www.sscsr.gov.in) |
| Ahmedabad(7001), Vadodara(7002), Rajkot(7006), Surat(7007), Bhavnagar(7009), Kutch(7010), Amravati(7201), Aurangabad(7202), Kolhapur(7203), Mumbai(7204), Nagpur(7205), Nanded (7206), Nashik(7207), Pune(7208), Thane(7210), Bhandara(7211), Chandrapur(7212), Akola(7213), Jalgaon(7214), Ahmednagar(7215), Alibaug(7216), Panaji(7801) | Western Region (WR)/ Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Daman and Diu, Goa, Gujarat and Maharashtra | Regional Director (WR), Staff Selection The commission,1st Floor, South Wing, Pratishtha Bhawan, 101, Maharshi Karve Road, Mumbai, Maharashtra-400020 (www.sscwr.net) |
| Itanagar(5001), Dibrugarh(5102), Guwahati(Dispur)(5105), Jorhat(5107), Silchar(5111), Kohima(5302), Shillong(5401), Imphal(5501), Churachandpur(5502), Ukhrul(5503), Agartala(5601), Aizwal(5701) | North Eastern Region (NER)/ Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland and Tripura. | Regional Director (NER), Staff Selection Commission, Housed Complex, Last Gate-Basistha Road, P. O. Assam Sachivalaya, Dispur, Guwahati, Assam781006 (www.sscner.org.in) |
SSC CHSL 2022 FAQs
Q. When did SSC CHSL 2022 Notification released?
Ans. SSC CHSL 2022 Notification has been released on 01st February 2022 on ssc.nic.in
Q. How much percentage is required in the 12th Class for SSC CHSL.?
Ans: There is no bar on percentage, anyone who had passed the 12th class can fill the SSC CHSL Application.
Q. SSC CHSL exam is online or offline.?
Ans. SSC CHSL exam is an online exam.
Q. What is the age limit for SSC CHSL.?
Ans: The candidate’s age must be between 18 and 27 years to be eligible for SSC CHSL 2022.
Q. Is there any negative marking on the SSC CHSL examination?
Ans: Yes, 0.25 marks will be deducted for wrong answers.
Q. Is it mandatory to appear for all the tiers of the SSC CHSL exam?
Ans: Yes, candidates need to appear for all the tiers of the exam to qualify for the SSC CHSL exam.