SSC (CHSL/CGL)

SSC CHSL (12th-pass) and CGL (Graduate) are major Staff Selection Commission exams for government jobs. CHSL (10+2) recruits for LDC, DEO, and Postal Assistant posts. CGL offers higher-level, officer-style roles (Group B & C) requiring a degree. Both focus on Math, English, Reasoning, and General Knowledge.

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Key Differences: SSC CGL vs. SSC CHSL (12th)

Education Requirement: CGL requires a Bachelor's Degree. CHSL requires a 12th Pass or equivalent.

Job Roles: CGL offers positions like Inspector, Assistant Section Officer, and Auditor. CHSL offers Lower Divisional Clerk (LDC), Data Entry Operator (DEO), and Postal Assistant.

Difficulty: CGL is generally tougher with more advanced syllabus requirements (e.g., Statistics/Finance for some posts).

Age Limit: Generally 18-32 for CGL and 18-27 for CHSL.

Key Information for 2026

SSC CHSL 2026: Notification expected on 30th April 2026, with exams following.

SSC CGL Eligibility: No minimum percentage required; you must have a bachelor's degree from a recognized university.

Preparation Strategy: Both exams share a similar Tier I syllabus (Reasoning, GA, Quant, English), allowing for joint preparation. However, CGL Tier II requires more advanced, in-depth study.

Selection Process: Both are competitive exams, typically involving multiple tiers (Tier I and Tier II) followed by document verification.

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Key Differences: SSC CGL vs. SSC CHSL (12th)

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