SSC CHSL 2018 registration date extended

22-Dec-2017

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has extended the Combined Higher Secondary Higher Level (CHSL) Examination 2017.

Aspiring candidates can now apply for the same till December 27 on the official website i.e ssc.nic.in

The computer based exam (Tier - I) is scheduled to be held from March 4, 2018 to March 26, 2018, while Tier II examination (descriptive paper) will be held on July 8, 2018.

How to apply online?

Aspiring candidates can visit the official website ssconline.nic.in and follow the instructions given there to apply for the same.

Application fee:

Application fee for SSC CHSL 2018 exam is Rs.100.

Note: Women candidates of all categories and candidates belonging to scheduled caste, scheduled tribe, persons with disability and ex-servicemen eligible for reservation are exempted from payment of fee.

Educational Qualification:

Candidates must have passed class 12 from a recognised university or institute.

Vacancy Details:

• Lower Division Clerk (LDC)/Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA): 898
• Postal Assistant (PA)/Sorting Assistant (SA): 2,359
• Data Entry Operator (DEO): 2
• Date Entry Operator (DEO) with Grade 'A': Nil

Paper Pattern:

The exam will consist of a computer based exam (tier I), descriptive paper (tier II) and typing test/skill test (tier III).

Tier 1:
The exam will have 100 questions based on English language, general intelligence, quantitative aptitude (basic arithmetic skill) and general awareness. It will be held for a duration of 60 minutes while VH/OH (afflicted by cerebral palsy and OH with deformity in writing hand will be given 80 minutes to write the test.

Note: Candidates must note that the negative marking is applicable, 0.50 marks will be deducted for each wrong answer.

Descriptive paper Tier II:
This exam will be in pen and paper mode and the duration of the exam would be for one hour. It would comprise writing an essay of 200-250 words and letter application of approximately 150-200 words. The paper will have to be written either in Hindi or in English.

Tier III (Typing and skill test):
For the detailed paper pattern, candidates are advised to see the official notification.