The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) is a central government organization responsible for recruiting staff for various ministries, departments, and subordinate offices of the Government of India. Every year, SSC conducts the Combined Higher Secondary Level (SSC CHSL) Examination, one of the most competitive exams in the country, offering thousands of vacancies across various government posts.
SSC CHSL Exam Overview
The SSC CHSL examination is conducted to recruit candidates for posts like Lower Division Clerk (LDC), Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) and Data Entry Operator (DEO). The selection process for SSC CHSL 2025 includes the following stages:
- Tier 1: Computer-Based Test (CBT)
- Tier 2: Computer-Based Test (CBT)
- Document Verification
- Final Joining
Number of Application Forms Received for SSC CHSL Recruitment: Year-Wise Data
Over the years, the SSC CHSL exam has consistently seen high participation from candidates across the country. The table below presents year-wise data of total registered candidates for the SSC CHSL exam from 2016 to 2024. This information helps in understanding how the competition level has changed over time.
Year | Registered Candidates |
---|---|
2024 | 34,55,000 |
2023 | 32,17,442 |
2022 | 31,97,965 |
2021 | 36,69,524 |
2020 | 38,98,378 |
2018 | 3073838 |
2017 | 61,52,068 |
2016 | 64,06,623 |
SSC CHSL Previous Years Category Wise Registered Candidates Data
It is also important to understand the category-wise application distribution for the SSC CHSL exam. This provides a clearer picture of the competition among different categories. Below are the detailed statistics for SSC CHSL 2023 and SSC CHSL 2022.
SSC CHSL 2023 Application Data
For the SSC CHSL 2023 recruitment, a total of 32,17,442 applications were received for 1211 vacancies. Below is the category-wise distribution of applications:
Category | No. of Applications |
---|---|
SC | 7,98,283 |
ST | 2,95,256 |
OBC | 12,67,404 |
EWS | 1,89,646 |
UR | 6,66,853 |
Total | 32,17,442 |
SSC CHSL 2022 Application Data:
In SSC CHSL 2022, a total of 31,97,965 applications were submitted. The category-wise application numbers were as follows:
Category | No. of Applications |
---|---|
SC | 9,05,676 |
ST | 3,55,246 |
OBC | 15,17,187 |
EWS | 1,79,580 |
UR | 8,47,770 |
Total | 31,97,965 |
The SSC CHSL exam remains a highly popular choice among aspirants aiming for government jobs after completing their higher secondary education. With lakhs of candidates applying each year, the exam continues to maintain a high level of competition. Candidates should be well aware of the growing participation trends and prepare with a focused strategy to secure selection in these posts.