SSC CHSL 2026 · 10+2 LEVEL

Start Your Govt. Career Right After 12th

LDC/JSA, Data Entry Operator and Group C posts across Central Government offices — built for 12th-pass candidates starting their first attempt.

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Subjects tested
12th
Pass eligibility
Level 2–5
Pay range

About SSC CHSL

The Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination is a national-level recruitment exam conducted by SSC for various Group C positions in central government ministries, departments and offices.

It's particularly suited to candidates who've completed the required higher-secondary qualification and want to begin a career in the Central Government straight after school.

Quick Overview

Conducting Body Staff Selection Commission
Exam Name Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level
Common Name SSC CHSL
Level National
Qualification 12th / post-specific
Mode Computer Based Examination
Job Category Group C
Major Posts LDC/JSA, DEO & applicable posts

SSC CHSL Eligibility

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Educational Qualification

Candidates generally need to have passed 12th standard, or an equivalent qualification, from a recognized board.

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Post-Specific Requirements

Certain Data Entry Operator posts may carry specific subject requirements, depending on the post and notification.

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Age Limit

The prescribed age range is specified in the relevant notification, with applicable relaxations for eligible categories.

SSC CHSL Posts

Clerical

Lower Division Clerk / Junior Secretariat Assistant

LDC/JSA positions generally involve clerical and administrative support work in government offices.

Technical

Data Entry Operator

DEOs perform computer-based data entry, record management and related office responsibilities.

Varies

Other Applicable Posts

Post availability depends on the vacancies notified in the relevant recruitment cycle.

SSC CHSL Selection Process

The exact scheme and qualifying requirements should be checked in the latest CHSL notification.

  1. 1
    Tier-I

    Computer Based Examination

  2. 2
    Tier-II

    Examination

  3. 3
    Skill / Typing Test

    Where applicable to the post

  4. 4
    Document Verification

    Final eligibility check

SSC CHSL Subjects

Four subjects make up the exam. Pick one to see what's inside it.

  • Grammar
  • Vocabulary
  • Comprehension
  • Sentence Correction
  • Error Detection
  • Cloze Test
  • Analogy
  • Series
  • Classification
  • Coding-Decoding
  • Logical Reasoning
  • Arithmetic
  • Percentage
  • Ratio
  • Average
  • Profit & Loss
  • Time & Work
  • Geometry
  • Data Interpretation
  • Current Affairs
  • History
  • Geography
  • Polity
  • Economy
  • General Science
  • Static GK

SSC CHSL Skill & Typing Preparation

Candidates should build these alongside their subject preparation:

⌨️ Typing speed
🎯 Accuracy
💻 Computer familiarity
🗂️ Data entry skills
Keyboard efficiency
⏱️ Time management

SSC CHSL Salary

Pay level varies by post. Applicable allowances and government benefits follow the relevant service rules.

LDC / JSA Level 2
DEO Level 4 / Level 5 depending on post

SSC CHSL Job Responsibilities

LDC / JSA

  • File management
  • Data entry
  • Office correspondence
  • Record maintenance
  • Clerical support

DEO

  • Data entry
  • Database / record maintenance
  • Document processing
  • Computer-based office work
  • Report preparation

SSC CHSL Preparation Strategy

  • 1Strengthen Maths fundamentals
  • 2Improve English grammar and vocabulary
  • 3Practice reasoning daily
  • 4Follow current affairs
  • 5Practice typing regularly
  • 6Solve previous-year questions
  • 7Take mock tests
  • 8Analyze performance

SSC CHSL FAQs

Yes, subject to the qualification requirements of the particular post.

Typing or skill requirements apply to relevant posts and stages.

Yes. Candidates can begin preparation by strengthening the basic subjects and gradually moving to examination-level questions.