SSC CHSL 2023: A Golden Opportunity for Group C Posts

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has recently released the latest notification for the SSC CHSL 2023 exam. This highly anticipated examination offers a great opportunity for aspiring candidates to secure Group C posts such as Lower Divisional Clerk (LDC)/ Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) and Data Entry Operators in various Ministries/Departments/Offices of the Government of India. With attractive pay scales and a substantial number of vacancies, the SSC CHSL 2023 exam is expected to be highly competitive. Let’s delve into the details of this examination and its application process.

Vacancies and Pay Scale

The SSC CHSL 2023 exam aims to fill approximately 1600 vacancies.
The pay scale for the Lower Division Clerk (LDC)/ Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) is at Pay Level-2 (Rs. 19,900-63,200)
Data Entry Operator (DEO) positions are at Pay Level-4 (Rs. 25,500-81,100)

Educational Qualification:

For Data Entry Operator (DEO)/DEO Grade ‘A’ in the Office of C&AG, Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, and Ministry of Culture: Candidates must have passed 12th grade in the Science stream with Mathematics.
For LDC/JSA and DEO/DEO in all other offices: Candidates must have passed 12th pass in any stream.

Application Process:

Interested candidates can apply for the SSC CHSL 2023 exam through the official SSC website, i.e., https://ssc.nic.in. The application process is strictly online, and the last date to submit applications is June 8, 2023.

The application fee is Rs. 100/-, except for women candidates, SC/ST candidates, PwBD candidates, and ex-servicemen, who are exempted from paying the fee.

Scheme of Examination

The SSC CHSL 2023 exam will be conducted in two tiers: Tier-I and Tier-II.

Tier-I Examination

English Language (Basic Knowledge)
General Intelligence
Quantitative Aptitude (Basic Arithmetic Skill)
General Awareness
Total Questions/Maximum Marks: 25/50 for each section
Time: 60 minutes
Negative marking: 0.50 marks for each incorrect answer
Candidates can choose their preferred language for the examination, including Hindi and English or their regional language.

Tier-II Examination

Session-I: Mathematical Abilities, Reasoning, and General Intelligence
Session-II: English Language and Comprehension, General Awareness, Computer Knowledge Test, Skill Test/Typing Test

Conclusion:

The SSC CHSL 2023 examination provides a wonderful opportunity for candidates to secure Group C posts in various Ministries/Departments/Offices of the Government of India. With a significant number of vacancies, competitive pay scales, and a straightforward online application process, this exam is worth preparing for. Aspirants should utilize the available time to study and excel in the different examination tiers to increase their chances of success. Good luck to all the candidates appearing for the SSC CHSL 2023 examination!