Is there negative marking in SSC CHSL Tier 1 and Tier 2?

Yes. Tier 1 has a deduction of 0.50 marks per incorrect answer (out of 2 marks per question). In Tier 2, there is a penalty of 1 mark for each incorrect response in Section I, Section II, and Module-I of Section III.

Is typing test compulsory for all SSC CHSL posts?

Yes. Skill Test / Typing Test (Module-II of Section-III in Tier-2) is qualifying in nature and mandatory for all posts. LDC/JSA requires 35 wpm in English or 30 wpm in Hindi, while DEO requires 8,000 to 15,000 key depressions per hour.

What Is SSC CHSL? Eligibility, Exam Pattern, Posts & Salary – YuvaResult.in

What Is SSC CHSL? Eligibility, Exam Pattern, Posts & Selection Process

Complete roadmap to the Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level (10+2) Examination. Covers ministerial posts (LDC, JSA, DEO), 2-tier CBT framework, typing criteria, salary, and career growth.

By Yuva Result Career Research & Guidance Desk•Senior Government Examination Analyst

Updated: 27 Sept 2026

YuvaResult SSC Examination Cluster • 10+2 Ministerial Roadmap

The Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level (SSC CHSL) is India's most popular examination for Intermediate (10+2) candidates aspiring to join central ministerial secretariats.

1. What Is the SSC CHSL Examination?

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) conducts the Combined Higher Secondary Level (CHSL 10+2) examination annually to recruit thousands of clerical and administrative personnel across Central Government Ministries, Attached & Subordinate Offices, and Constitutional Bodies.

Because it offers non-technical ministerial desk jobs under the 7th Central Pay Commission immediately after senior secondary school, over 30 to 40 lakh aspirants participate each recruitment cycle. To check live vacancies, visit our SSC CHSL Recruitment Portal.

2. Major Posts & Pay Levels Offered Through SSC CHSL

Designation	7th CPC Pay Level	Initial Basic Pay	Key Work Responsibilities
Lower Division Clerk (LDC) / Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA)	Pay Level-2	₹19,900	File maintenance, diary dispatch, basic data entry, typing ministerial correspondence.
Data Entry Operator (DEO Grade A)	Pay Level-4	₹25,500	High-speed statistical data entry, spreadsheet compiling, office automation management.
DEO (Specialized Ministries)	Pay Level-5	₹29,200	Technical data handling in departments such as Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution.

3. Two-Tier Examination Scheme Decoded

SSC CHSL utilizes a two-tier electronic examination framework modeled on the modern SSC pattern:

Tier 1: Screening Computer Based Test (CBT) Qualifying Nature

100 questions (200 marks) in 60 minutes across English Language (25 Qs), General Intelligence (25 Qs), Quantitative Aptitude (25 Qs), and General Awareness (25 Qs). Marks serve purely to qualify candidates for Tier 2.

Tier 2: Main Examination & Skill Test Merit Determining (360 Marks)

Consists of Mathematical Abilities (30 Qs) + Reasoning (30 Qs) [180 marks], English Language (40 Qs) + General Awareness (20 Qs) [180 marks], along with a Qualifying Computer Knowledge Module (15 Qs, 45 marks) and Skill/Typing Test.

Read our in-depth companion guide on SSC CHSL Eligibility Criteria and understand screen answering via our CBT Examination Guide.

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Candidates must have passed 12th Standard (Intermediate or 10+2) or equivalent from a recognized board. For Data Entry Operator (DEO Grade A) in specific central departments, 12th in Science stream with Mathematics is required.