The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) conducts many examinations across the country to fill numerous vacancies of different departments. A few major SSC exams include Combined Graduate Level (CGL) and Combined Higher Secondary Level (CHSL), Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS), and General Duty (GD) Constable, Stenographer Grade ‘C’ and ‘D’ and Central Police Organization (CPO).
In this article, we specifically compare two major exams which are SSC CGL and SSC CHSL. Both these exams are the prominent examinations conducted in the country as candidates upon the qualification of these exams get selected for Group ‘B’, Group ‘C’ and clerical posts in various departments/ ministries of Central Government. SSC has already released the calendar for SSC CGL 2022 and SSC CHSL 2022. It would help candidates get clarity on both exams.
Comparison Between SSC CGL & SSC CHSL
The main difference between the SSC CGL and SSC CHSL exam is posts for which the recruitment is conducted. The eligibility criteria, vacancies, exam pattern, syllabus and application procedure are all different for both the exams.
| SSC CGL vs SSC CHSL: Eligibility Criteria | |
| SSC CGL | SSC CHSL |
| The educational qualification for a candidate is a Bachelor’s degree from a Government recognised University | The educational Qualification for a candidate is 12th pass or equivalent from a recognised Board or University |
| The candidate must be between the age group of 18 years to 32 years | The candidate must be between the age group of 18 years to 27 years. |
SSC CGL & SSC CHSL POSTS
SSC CGL | SSC CHSL |
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SSC CGL vs SSC CHSL Exam Pattern 2022
| SSC CGL vs SSC CHSL Exam Pattern | |
| SSC CHSL | SSC CGL |
| Number of Stages/ Tiers: SSC CHSL comprises of 3 Tiers in which there is an objective test, a descriptive test and a typing test or skill test | Number of Stages/ Tiers: SSC CGL consists of 4 Tiers in which 2 are objective type tests, one descriptive test one computer proficiency test/ skill test and document verification |
| Tier 1 (Objective-type) 1. Quantitative Aptitude 2. English Language 3. General Intelligence & Reasoning 4. General Awareness The duration of exam is 60 minutes and the total marks is 200. | Tier 1 (Objective-type) 1. Quantitative Aptitude 2. English Language 3. General Intelligence & Reasoning 4. General Awareness The duration of the exam is 60 minutes and the total marks is 200. |
| Tier 2 (Descriptive Paper in Hindi/ English conducted through Pen and Paper mode) 1. Essay Writing 2. Application Writing Letter The duration of the exam is 60 minutes and the total mark is 100. | Tier 2 (Objective-type) 1. Quantitative Aptitude 2. English Language & Comprehension 3. General Studies/ Finance & Economics (if applied for Statistical posts) 4. Statistics (if applied for Statistical posts) The duration of the exam is 120 minutes for each paper. The total mark for Tier 2 is 800. |
| Tier 3 (Skill Test/ Computer Proficiency Test) -Computer Typing Test
| Tier 3 (Descriptive) -Writing Essay -Letter -Application Precis The total marks for Tier 3 is 100 |
| Tier 4 -Computer Proficiency Test -Data Entry Speed Test | |
SSC CGL Salary
The grade-pay for posts under SSC CGL ranges from 2,400 to 4,800. Check out the pay levels and pay scales prescribed for SSC CGL exam below:
| SSC CGL Pay Levels | SSC CGL Pay Scales (in Rs) |
|---|---|
| 4 | 25,500-81,100 |
| 5 | 29,200-92,300 |
| 6 | 35400-1,12,400 |
| 7 | 44,900-1,42,400 |
| 8 | 47,600-1,51,100 |
SSC CHSL Salary
The grade-pay for posts under SSC CHSL ranges from 1,900 to 2,400. Check out the pay levels and pay scales prescribed for SSC CHSL exam below:
| SSC CHSL Pay Levels | SSC CHSL Pay Scales (in Rs) |
|---|---|
| 2 | 19,900-63,200 |
| 4 | 25,500-81,100 |