SSC CHSL 2021 Tier I Result (Soon), Eligibility, Pattern, Syllabus, Result and Cut Off

SSC CHSL is conducted for recruiting postal assistants, sorting assistants, data entry operators, lower divisional clerks, and employees for several departments and ministries of the government of India. The overall difficulty level of the exam is easy to moderate. The SSC CHSL tier I 2021 entrance test will be conducted from 12 April to 27 April 2021. On the other hand, the SSC CHSL Tier II 2021 exam will be conducted on 14 February 2021. 

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Latest News:

• 15 January: SSC CHSL tier I 2019 result will be announced today. Read more.
• 29 December 2020: SSC CHSL 2018 final result will be released on 30 June 2021. 
• The SSC Selection Post phase 8 answer key has been released. Read more
• The SSC CHSL 2020 application process has been extended once more till December 26, 2020. Read more
• The last date to submit SSC CHSL 2020 application form has been extended. Read more
• SSC CHSL 2020 exam has been postponed in Chennai and Madurai region. read more
• SSC CHSL 2021 exam date released. Read more
• SSC CHSL 2020-2021 exam application process begins today- November 6, 2020. Read more
• SSC CHSL Tier-I answer key is now available. Read more 
• The application process for SSC CHSL 2021 will begin from November 6, 2020. Read more
• An Important notice regarding SSC CGL and CHSL 2018 typing test has been released. read more
• The admit card for SSC Selection Post Phase VIII has been released for 2020. Read More 
• The option to change the exam center for SSC CHSL 2018 exam is not available. Read more here
• 23 October 2020: The SSC CHSL recruitment 2020-21 will be out soon.
• 23 October 2020: Exam analysis of October 26, shift 1 is out. Till now, total registered attendance in UP and Bihar exam centres is 36.94% and 43.57% respectively. Check details here
• Exam analysis for October 21, 2020, shift 1 and 2 are out. Check here and here
• SSC CHSL Tier-I Exam analysis for October 20, shift 1 is out. Read more here
• SSC CHSL Tier-i exam analysis for shift 1 and 2 on October 19, is available in detail here and here.
• SSC CHSL Tier-I exam analysis for October 15, Shift 2 and 3 is now available. Read more here and here
• SSC CHSL October 15, shift 1 paper analysis is out. Check here
• SSC CHSL Day 3, shift 1,2 and 3 exam analysis are out. You can find the details, here, here and here.
• SSC CHSL Day 2, Shift 2 and 3 exam analysis is out. Check details here and Here
• SSC CHSL shift 2 and 3 question paper analysis is available now. You can check here and here for the links.

.Pay Scale of the Posts:

• Lower Division Clerk (LDC)/ Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA): Pay Band -1 (Rs. 5200-20200), Grade Pay: Rs. 1900 (pre-revised)
• Postal Assistant (PA)/ Sorting Assistant (SA): Pay Band -1 (Rs. 5200-20200), Grade Pay: Rs. 2400 (pre-revised)
• Data Entry Operator(DEO): Pay Band-1 (Rs. 5200-20200), Grade Pay: Rs. 2400 (pre-revised) and
• Data Entry Operator Grade ‘A’: Pay Band-1 (Rs. 5200-20200), Grade Pay: Rs. 2400 (pre-revised).

SSC CHSL 2021 Highlights

The Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam or CHSL is conducted by SSC on a national level every year. The following table gives an overview of the exam:

SSC CHSL Posts and Pay Scale

Candidates who aspire to start their career right after completing higher secondary education can apply for SSC CHSL 2021.

The candidate is liable to serve anywhere in the country if selected for a post through CHSL 2021 as the exam carry All India Service Liability or AISL.

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• CHSL Tier-1 2019 exam dates for leftover candidates have been announced. Exams will be conducted from October 12-16, 2020, October 19-21, 2020 and October 26, 2020.

• The final SSC CHSL Result that was subject to the final order in WP No. 234/2018 of the Supreme Court is now free of that condition.

SSC CHSL Important Dates

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Practice Sectional Tests as much as possible during your SSC CHSL Preparation

Revised Exam Day Guidelines for SSC CHSL 2021

By taking into consideration the present situation created due to Covid-19, the Commission has decided the following:

• No Bio-metric Registration of the candidates will be conducted. However, the thumb impression of the candidates is mandatorily for the Commission Copies and Attendance Sheets.

• Candidates can bring their own masks to the examination hall. But candidates have to remove the masks for taking the photographs at the Registration Desks. These photographs can be used by the Commission for verification during subsequent Tiers of the examination.

• Candidates can bring their own hand sanitizers (small size) and water bottles (transparent/ see-through).

• Candidates can bring their own ball pens (having transparent outer cover). Translucent pens are not allowed.

• The Commission has also issued necessary instructions to its Service Provider for cleaning/ sanitizing frequently used objects such as mouse/ keyboards/ tables/ door handles, etc. before the start of each shift of examination in the larger interest of the candidates.

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SSC CHSL Eligibility Criteria

Before applying for the recruitment exam, candidates must make sure that they fulfill SSC CHSL Eligibility Criteria as only eligible candidates will be allowed to appear for the exam. The basic minimum eligibility criteria that candidates need to meet in order to appear for SSC CHSL is that a candidate must be aged between 18 and 27 years as on January 1, 2021 and should have passed class 12.

The detailed eligibility criteria are as follows:

• Nationality: Candidate must be an Indian Citizen or should belong to Nepal/ Bhutan or Tibetan refugee who came to India before January 1, 1962 to permanently settle in India. 

• Educational Criteria: must have cleared or appearing class 12 or its equivalent from a recognized educational board or University.

• Age Criteria: Age must be between 18 – 27 years as on January 1, 2021, however, certain reserved category candidates can claim for reservation according to the Indian government norms.

The age relaxation will be provided as follows:

• For SC/ST – 5 Years

• For OBCs – 3 Years

• For PH – 10 Years

• For PH + OBC – 13 Years

• For PH + SC/ST – 15 Years

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SSC CHSL Application Process

Interested candidates can register for Combined Higher Secondary Level Examination on the official website of SSC. Follow the steps given below to fill SSC CHSL 2021 Application Form:

How to Apply for SSC CHSL

Step 1: SSC CHSL 2021 Registration

• Go to ssconline.nic.in.

• Click on the link provided for CHSL stating “Click here to Apply”

• Read the instructions and move on to the registration page.

• Fill in basic details such as Name, Father’s Name, class 10 roll number, DoB, and Gender.

• Enter verification text and submit the details.

• A registration ID and password is generated. Keep it safe for future use.

Step 2: Uploading Documents

After registration, upload scanned image of recent passport size photograph and signature in JPG format.

• Passport Size Photograph Size: 20 kb to 50 kb

• Signature: 10 kb to 20 kb

Step 3: Fill SSC CHSL 2021 Application Form 

The registration process completes after uploading images. Fill the application form by entering communication details, educational details, etc. Fill in tentative post preferences out of the following:

• Lower Divisional Clerk- 898 vacancies

• Postal Assistant- 2359 vacancies

• Data entry Operator- 2 vacancies

Step 4: Pay SSC CHSL 2021 Application Fee

• Application fees of INR 100 have to be paid via online or offline mode for the final submission of SSC CHSL 2021 Application Form. 

• Online Mode: Use BHIM UPI, Net Banking, or Visa/ Mastercard/ Maestro Credit/ Debit card

• Offline Mode: Download SBI Challan from the web portal and pay and submit in any SBI Bank branch during working hours.

Take out the printed copy of the SSC CHSL Application Form 2021 after successful submission.

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SSC CHSL 2021 Admit Card

SSC CHSL 2021 Admit Cards for Tier 1 are available on the regional website of the Staff Selection Commission. To access the admit card, use Registration Id, Date of Birth and Roll Number.

• The hall ticket is required at the time of entering the exam center.

• The commission releases the admit card separately for each tier. Only Tier 1 qualifiers can download the Tier 2 admit card.

• There are 9 regions, admit card for each region can be obtained from the official website as per the region preference.

• Candidates can download SSC CHSL 2021 Admit Card from the regional SSC website.

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SSC CHSL 2021 Exam Pattern

Aspirants should make a preparation strategy in accordance with SSC CHSL 2021 Exam Pattern for better performance. Below is the brief of SSC CHSL 2021 Exam Pattern:

• The exam will be conducted in three stages- Tier 1(Computer Based Test), Tier 2 (Written Test) and Tier 3 (Skill Based Test)

• Tier 1 will comprise 100 MCQs to be completed in 60 minutes. 

• Tier 2 will have questions on essay or letter writing to be completed in 60 minutes.

• The next stage i.e. Tier 3 will be a skill-based test for selected candidates.

• 1/4th marks of the total marks allotted to the question will be deducted as a penalty for every wrong answer in Tier 1 exam.

• There is no sectional cut-off for any of the papers.

• Candidates clearing the cut-off of tier-I will be eligible to appear for tier-II and subsequently for Tier-3 which is skill test and typing test of prospective new recruits.

The three tiers of SSC CHSL:

The exam pattern of SSC CHSL:

Tier 3 exam will be a skill-based test where typing and data entry speed is analyzed of the prospective candidates:

• Typing Test: For English, a typing speed of 35 words per minute is required, For Hindi, a typing speed of 30 words per minute is mandatory. Typing Test will be applicable for Postal Assistant/Sorting Assistant, LDC, and Court Clerk posts.

• Skill Test: Data Entry Speed of 8,000 key depressions per hour on the computer. The skill test is conducted for the Data Entry Operator post.

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To know more about the SSC CHSL 2021 Exam pattern, click here. 

SSC CHSL 2021 Syllabus

SSC CHSL Tier 1 has four sections – General Intelligence, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, and English Language. Detailed syllabus for each section is given below:

• General Awareness Section: 25 Questions (50 Marks)
• General Intelligence and Reasoning: 25 Questions (50 Marks)
• Quantitative Aptitude Section: 25 Questions (50 Marks)
• English Language Section: 25 Questions (50 Marks)

Check Here SSC CHSL Syllabus

SSC CHSL 2021 Exam Centers

SSC CHSL 2021 Tier 1 will be held across 9 regions, 33 states and UTs, 146 cities, and 361 exam centers. The exam centers are located in the following states and UTs:

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Cut-off Trends in SSC CHSL 

Understanding the cut-off trends of the previous years gives a vivid idea about the potential cut-off that can be expected for SSC CHSL 2020. The cut-off depends on several factors like the total number of candidates appearing for the exam, the difficulty level of the papers, and the available tentative vacancies.

The following table has the cut-off required out of 200 in the tier-1 exam to qualify for tier-2:

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SSC CHSL 2021 Selection Process

• SSC CHSL 2021 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 on the basis of 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.

• 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 on the basis of their merit and preference of post.

Resolution of Tie Cases: 

Tie cases will be resolved by applying the following methods one after another till the tie is resolved.

1. Total marks in Tier 1+Tier 2.

2. Total marks in Tier 2 Examination.

3. Total marks in Tier 1 Examination.

4. Date of birth, with older candidates, placed higher.

5. Alphabetical order in which the first names of the candidates appear.

Candidates also need to undergo a document verification procedure after clearing all the tiers for the final appointment. Candidates failing to fulfill the eligibility criteria are automatically dropped from the final selection list.

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CHSL 2021 Tier-I Preparation Tips

In order to qualify, you have to get the minimum cut-off marks in tier-1 and tier-2. Moreover, you must qualify the tier-1 in order to be eligible for tier-2. Though the exam has been postponed, this is the best time to prepare yourself as much as possible. We have shared a few tips that will definitely be effective for tier-1 preparation.

• For English

• Read and practice at least one comprehension per day as it is a vital part of the English section.

• Read the entire passage once. After that, practice reading the question first and then looking up the passage for the answer- it will be quicker.

• For cloze test, try and understand the logic behind the passage and what the most suitable phrase for the blank seems. If you fill one blank correctly, you can find the answers for the rest easily.

• For synonyms and antonyms practice new sets of words every day by referring the dictionary or making note of words you hear or read around you.

• General intelligence and reasoning

• Keep practicing the puzzles and number games to get habituated with such questions.

• Practice the patterns you find in previous years questions as they are often repeated.

• Pick specific topics at a time and solve them till you are fluent in understanding these specific types of problems.

• Try and learn to approach the problems using short cut methods as you have to solve them as fast as possible in the exam.

• Quantitative aptitude

• Practice mental calculation and avoid using calculators.

• Memorize all the formulas relevant to your syllabus.

• Give more time to practicing the sections that you find difficult.

• General awareness and knowledge

• Read the newspapers daily to stay updated about current affairs.

• Watch the national news channels as well.

• Subscribe to current affairs magazines like Manorama.

• Specifically take note of topics related to Business, Politics, and Economics.

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Best References Books for SSC CHSL

SSC CHSL 2021 will primarily entail questions of 10+2 standard syllabus set by CBSE. However, for better preparation here are some Recommended Books for SSC CHSL 2021:

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SSC CHSL 2021 Result

SSC CHSL 2020 Result is declared separately for each tier. The result can be accessed from the official website or regional SSC website. The commission releases the result in the form of merit list. Given below are the steps to download SSC CHSL 2021 Result.

• Visit the official site – ssc.nic.in.

• Click on the link “SSC CHSL 2020 Results”

• Download the result in the PDF file. 

• Press ‘Ctrl + F’ and type your name and roll number

• Check your score and qualifying status

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SSC CHSL 2021 FAQs

Ques: What is the mode of examination for SSC CHSL 2021?

Ques: For how many vacancies is the exam conducted?

Ques: What is the eligibility criteria to apply for SSC CHSL 2021?

Ques: Is there any negative marking in SSC CHSL 2021?

Ques: How many times is SSC CHSL conducted in a year?

Ques: What is the final selection criteria followed by SSC CHSL?

Ques: Can I apply for CHSL after graduation?

Ques: Do I get the select the shift in which I can take the exam?

Ques: Will I get my chosen exam center?

Ques: Will I get my preferred post?

Ques: When will the postponed date be announced for the exam?