The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has disclosed the comprehensive SSC CHSL Eligibility Criteria 2024 in its official notification, essential for candidates aspiring to join through the Combined Higher Secondary Level (CHSL) examination. This criteria encompasses age restrictions, educational prerequisites, nationality considerations, and guidelines for physically disabled candidates.
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SSC CHSL Eligibility Criteria 2024 Overview
The eligibility norms for SSC CHSL 2024 are pivotal for candidates eyeing roles like Lower Division Clerk (LDC), Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA), and Data Entry Operator (DEO). The Commission conducts this annual examination for placement in various ministries and departments within the Indian government.
SSC CHSL Eligibility Criteria 2024 Overview | |
Exam Name | SSC CHSL 2024 |
Organization | Staff Selection Commission |
Post Name | Lower Division Clerk (LDC), Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA), and Data Entry Operator |
Last date to Apply | 1st May 2024 |
SSC CHSL Age Limit | 18-27 years |
Exam Date (Tier 1) | TBA |
Exam Date (Tier 2) | TBA |
SSC CHSL Qualification | 12th Pass |
SSC Official Website | ssc.nic.in |
Key Highlights of SSC CHSL Eligibility Criteria 2024
- Age Limit: Applicants must be between 18 and 27 years as of February 1st, 2024.
- Educational Qualification: A minimum requirement of 12th pass or its equivalent from a recognized board for most posts.
- Nationality Criteria: Candidates must be citizens of India, Nepal, Bhutan, Tibetan refugees, or migrants from specific countries permanently settled in India.
SSC CHSL Age Limit 2024
SSC CHSL Age Limit 2024 | ||
Post | Minimum Age | Maximum Age |
LDC/JSA | 18 years | 27 years |
DEO | 18 years | 27 years |
The specified age limit for SSC CHSL 2024 varies from 18 to 27 years for all posts, including LDC/JSA and DEO positions.
Age Relaxation and Educational Qualifications
Candidates from reserved categories are eligible for certain age relaxations:
- SC/ST: 5 years relaxation.
- OBC: 3 years relaxation.
- Persons with Disabilities (PwD) and other specified categories have specific relaxations.
- The educational qualification required for most posts is a 12th pass from a recognized Board or its equivalent.
SSC CHSL Age Relaxation 2024 | |
Category | Permissible Age Relaxation |
SC/ST | 5 years |
OBC | 3 years |
Persons with Disabilities (PwD-Unreserved) | 10 years |
PwD + OBC | 13 years |
PwD + SC/ST | 15 years |
Ex-Servicemen | 3 years after deduction of the military service rendered from the actual age as on the closing date. |
Candidates domiciled in Jammu & Kashmir from 1st January 1980 to 31st December 1989 | 5 years |
Defence Personnel disabled in operation during hostilities with any foreign country or in a disturbed area and released as a consequence thereof | 3 years |
Defence Personnel disabled in operation during hostilities with any foreign country or in a disturbed area and released as a consequence thereof (SC/ ST) | 8 years |
Central Government Civilian Employees with at least 3 years of regular and continuous service (Unreserved) | Up to 40 years of age |
Central Government Civilian Employees with at least 3 years of regular and continuous service (SC/ST) | Up to 45 years of age |
Widows/ Divorced Women/ Women judicially separated and not remarried | Up to 35 years of age |
Widows/ Divorced Women/ Women judicially separated and not remarried (SC/ST) | Up to 40 years of age |
SSC CHSL Nationality Criteria 2024
The eligibility criteria also encompass specific nationalities:
- Citizens of India, Nepal, Bhutan.
- Tibetan refugees and migrants from specified countries permanently settled in India.
SSC CHSL Educational Qualification 2024 | |
Post Name | Qualification |
LDC/JSA, DEO/DEO Grade A | Passed 12th from a recognized Board or its equivalent |
DEO Comptroller and Auditor General of India (C&AG) | Passed 12th in Science stream with Mathematics as subject |
Physical Disability Criteria
Candidates with specific disabilities are eligible for various posts based on specific physical criteria outlined in the SSC CHSL Notification 2024.
SSC CHSL Physical Disability | |
Post Name | Physical Disability |
DEO | a) Low Vision |
b) Deaf, Hard of Hearing | |
c) One Arm affected, Both Arms affected, One Leg affected, Both Legs | |
One Arm one Leg affected, Cerebral Palsy, Leprosy Cured, Dwarfism, Acid Attack Victim, Muscular Dystrophy, Spinal Deformity/Spinal Injury | |
LDC/JSA | a) Low Vision and Blind |
b) Deaf, Hard of Hearing | |
c) One Arm affected, Both Arms affected, One Leg affected, Both Legs | |
One Arm one Leg affected, Cerebral Palsy, Leprosy Cured, Dwarfism, Acid Attack Victim, Muscular Dystrophy, Spinal Deformity/Spinal Injury |
SSC CHSL Eligibility Criteria FAQs
Q1. What is SSC CHSL eligibility?
Ans. The SSC CHSL eligibility criteria for 2024 require candidates to be 12th pass or equivalent from a recognized board, with provisions for those appearing in the 12th exam if they can produce the certificate before the cut-off date.
Q2. Are graduates eligible for Chsl?
Ans. Yes, a graduate can easily apply for the SSC CHSL examination.
Q3. What is the application fee for SSC CHSL 2024?
Ans. The application fee for SSC CHSL 2024 is Rs. 100 for general and OBC candidates. SC, ST, PwD, and female candidates are exempted from paying the application fee.
Q4. Is there any negative marking in the SSC CHSL exam?
Ans. Yes, there is a negative marking of 0.50 marks for each wrong answer in the SSC CHSL Tier-I examination.
Q5. Can candidates from all states in India apply for SSC CHSL 2024?
Ans. Yes, candidates from all states and union territories in India are eligible to apply for SSC CHSL 2024. The exam is conducted on a national level, and candidates from any part of the country can participate.
The SSC CHSL Eligibility Criteria 2024 sets the groundwork for aspiring candidates, ensuring they meet the requisite standards for participation in this prestigious examination.