Job Profile Description

1. Lower Division Clerks

LDCs often work in the administrative branches of numerous departments and ministries within the central government.

LDCs are responsible for regular office chores, as well as the methodical maintenance of data, files, and papers. They typically report to higher officials and are accountable for the following:

·         Clerical work and maintaining workflow.

·         Typing letters and orders.

·         Data entry.

·         Making salary slips.

·         Produce the data when ordered by the seniors.

·         Maintaining employee service books.

·         Preparing pension documents.

2. Data Entry Operator (DEO)

The Data Entry Operator (DEO) works for several agencies and ministries, inputting data into computers. As a result, for this position, remarkable typing speed is required.

DEOs have several major tasks, which are listed below:

·         Entering data into a computer.

·         Preparing database.

·         Working with Excel sheets and PowerPoint.

·         Managing accounts.

·         Preparing reports.

3. SSC CHSL Postal Assistant/Sorting Assistant (PA/SA)

The Data Entry Operator (DEO) is responsible for inputting data into computers across many departments and ministries. As a result, this position requires remarkable typing speed.

Some of the primary tasks of DEOs are listed below:

4. Court Clerk

Court clerks are lower-level administrative personnel who serve in both the civil and criminal court systems. The majority of Court Clerk changes occur every 4-5 years, which is a perfectly reasonable time frame. Furthermore, court clerks are primarily appointed in metropolitan and urban regions.

Court clerks normally handle all documents in the civil and criminal court systems. Their role is to ensure that the system runs smoothly by aiding with the workflow.

Some of the duties of a court clerk are listed below:

·         Carry administrative duties in the civil and criminal justice systems.

·         Assisting the higher authorities such as judges and lawyers.

·         Keeping court records.

·         Organizing the legal copies of orders and judgment of cases.

·         Typing letters, orders, and notices ordered by the higher officials.

·         Accounting and making salary slip for the staff.

·         Drafting agendas, issuing permits, data entry, and responding to official correspondence.

Eligibility

Qualification

Syllabus

The curriculum for the Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level (SSC CHSL) test varies widely depending on the job, although there are several courses that are universal to all Tier I postings. Here's a summary of the syllabus for various posts:

Tier I - Computer-Based Examination (Common Syllabus for All Posts):

1.    General Intelligence and Reasoning:

·         Classification, Analogy, Coding-Decoding, Puzzle, Matrix, Word Formation, Venn Diagram, Direction and Distance, Blood Relations, Series, Verbal reasoning, Non-Verbal reasoning.

2.    General Awareness:

·         Static GK (History, Geography, Culture, Indian Polity, Economics), Current Affairs, Science and Technology, Sports, Books and Authors, Awards and Honors, etc.

3.    Quantitative Aptitude:

·         Number Systems, Simplification, Percentage, Ratio and Proportion, Average, Problems on Ages, Speed, Time and Distance, Simple and Compound Interest, Profit and Loss, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Statistical Charts.

4.    English Language:

·         Reading Comprehension, Cloze Test, Fill in the Blanks, Spellings, Phrases and Idioms, One-word substitution, Sentence Correction, Error Spotting.

Tier II - Descriptive Paper (Common for All Posts):

1.    Essay Writing:

·         Candidates are required to write an essay of 200-250 words on a given topic.

2.    Letter/Application Writing:

·         Candidates have to write a letter or application of approximately 150-200 words.

Post-Specific Skill Test/Typing Test (Tier III):

1.    Typing Test (for Data Entry Operator):

·         Candidates opting for the Data Entry Operator (DEO) post need to undergo a typing test.

·         The typing speed required is 8,000 Key Depressions per hour on a computer.

2.    Typing Test (for Postal Assistant/Sorting Assistant, LDC, and Court Clerk):

·         Candidates opting for these positions undergo a typing test.

·         The typing speed required is 35 words per minute (wpm) for English and 30 wpm for Hindi.

Exam Pattern

The Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level (SSC CHSL) test has three levels. Here's a detailed explanation of the test format for the SSC CHSL.

Tier I - Computer-Based Examination:

1.    Subjects:

·         General Intelligence and Reasoning

·         General Awareness

·         Quantitative Aptitude

·         English Language

2.    Number of Questions:

·         Each section consists of 25 questions.

3.    Total Marks:

·         The exam is of 200 marks (50 marks for each section).

4.    Exam Duration:

·         The total duration of the Tier I exam is 60 minutes.

5.    Marking Scheme:

·         There is a negative marking of 0.50 marks for each incorrect answer.

Tier II - Descriptive Paper:

1.    Paper Type:

·         Descriptive Paper in English/Hindi.

2.    Sections:

·         Essay Writing (200-250 words)

·         Letter/Application Writing (150-200 words)

3.    Total Marks:

·         The Tier II exam is of 100 marks.

4.    Exam Duration:

·         The total duration of the Tier II exam is 60 minutes.

5.    Qualifying Nature:

·         The Tier II exam is qualifying in nature, and candidates need to secure the minimum qualifying marks.

Tier III - Skill Test/Typing Test:

1.    Typing Test (for Data Entry Operator):

·         Candidates need to type at a speed of 8,000 Key Depressions per hour on a computer.

·         The test is qualifying in nature.

2.    Typing Test (for Postal Assistant/Sorting Assistant, LDC, and Court Clerk):

·         Candidates need to type at a speed of 35 words per minute (wpm) for English and 30 wpm for Hindi.

·         The test is qualifying in nature.

Important Points:

1.    Skill Test/Typing Test: The Tier III tests are conducted for specific posts, and candidates are required to qualify in these tests to be considered for final selection.

2.    Aggregate Score: The final merit list is prepared based on the aggregate score in Tier I and Tier II. Tier III is of qualifying nature.

3.    Document Verification: Candidates who qualify in all tiers are called for document verification before the final selection.

4.    Final Selection: The final selection is based on the candidate's performance in Tier I and Tier II, subject to qualifying in Tier III.

Candidates should refer to the official SSC CHSL notice for the year they are applying for, since the exam format is subject to change.

Selection Criteria

The selection process for the posts available in the Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level (SSC CHSL) examination involves three tiers. Here's a brief elaboration of the selection criteria for the SSC CHSL:

Tier I - Computer-Based Examination:

1.    Objective Test:

·         Tier I is an objective-type computer-based examination.

·         Candidates are required to appear for this test, which assesses their proficiency in General Intelligence and Reasoning, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, and English Language.

2.    Qualifying Marks:

·         Candidates need to score the minimum qualifying marks in Tier I to be eligible for Tier II.

·         The minimum qualifying marks are set by the SSC and may vary each year.

Tier II - Descriptive Paper:

1.    Descriptive Test:

·         Tier II is a descriptive paper where candidates are required to write an essay and a letter/application.

·         This paper is designed to test the writing skills of the candidates.

2.    Qualifying Marks:

·         The Tier II exam is of qualifying nature, and candidates need to secure the minimum qualifying marks as prescribed by the SSC.

Tier III - Skill Test/Typing Test:

1.    Skill Test (for Data Entry Operator):

·         Candidates opting for the Data Entry Operator (DEO) post undergo a Skill Test where they need to type at a speed of 8,000 Key Depressions per hour on a computer.

2.    Typing Test (for Postal Assistant/Sorting Assistant, LDC, and Court Clerk):

·         Candidates opting for these posts undergo a Typing Test where they need to type at a speed of 35 words per minute (wpm) for English and 30 wpm for Hindi.

3.    Qualifying Nature:

·         The Skill Test/Typing Test is of qualifying nature, and candidates need to meet the prescribed typing speed to qualify.

Document Verification:

1.    Shortlisting:

·         Candidates who qualify in all three tiers are shortlisted based on their performance.

2.    Document Verification:

·         Shortlisted candidates are called for document verification.

·         Candidates need to produce the required documents in support of their eligibility.

Final Merit List:

1.    Final Selection:

·         The final merit list is prepared based on the aggregate marks scored by the candidates in Tier I and Tier II.

2.    Medical Examination:

·         After document verification, candidates may be required to undergo a medical examination.

3.    Appointment:

·         The final selection leads to the appointment of candidates to the respective posts.

Candidates are advised to refer to the official SSC CHSL notification for the specific year they are applying for to get detailed and updated information on the selection criteria.

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