SSC CHSL Posts List: LDC, JSA, Postal Assistant and DEO
The Combined Higher Secondary Level exam recruits Class 12 pass candidates for clerical and data entry posts across the central government.
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Posts Filled Through SSC CHSL
| Post | Pay level | Where you work |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Division Clerk (LDC) and Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) | Level 2 | Ministries, departments and offices across India |
| Postal Assistant (PA) and Sorting Assistant (SA) | Level 4 | Post offices and mail offices of the Department of Posts |
| Data Entry Operator (DEO) | Level 4 or Level 5 | Ministries and departments |
| Data Entry Operator Grade A | Level 4 | Ministries and departments |
Each notice gives the departments and vacancies for that year. Postal Assistant and Sorting Assistant posts have not been included in every recent CHSL, so check the current list.
Who Can Apply
- Class 12 pass from a recognised board.
- For Data Entry Operator posts in the Office of the Comptroller and Auditor General, Class 12 in the science stream with mathematics.
- Age 18 to 27 years for the general category on the date the notice gives, with the usual relaxations.
How Selection Works
- Tier 1: a computer-based exam that qualifies you for Tier 2.
- Tier 2: a computer-based exam with a computer knowledge module and a skill test. The skill test is a typing test for LDC and JSA, and a data entry speed test for DEO posts.
- Document verification, then allotment of posts in order of merit and preference.
The skill test is qualifying: it must be passed, but its marks do not add to your rank.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the salary of an LDC through SSC CHSL?
LDC and JSA posts are at Level 2, with a basic pay of ₹19,900 plus DA, HRA and transport allowance. The salary calculator shows the in-hand figure.
Can graduates apply for SSC CHSL?
Yes. The minimum is Class 12, and a degree does not stop you from applying.
What typing speed is needed for LDC?
The notice sets it, traditionally 35 words a minute in English or 30 in Hindi on a computer. Check the current notice.
Posts, pay levels and eligibility here are those most notices have carried. The current notification is the final word on vacancies, dates, fees and exam details.