SSC CHSL 2023: Eligibility, Age Limit & Nationality Details

Are You Eligible For SSC CHSL (10+2) Exam 2023? Check Out The Latest Official Eligibility Criteria Announced This Year 2023... #Blog-237

13 June 2023, Created By Careericons Team,

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) Combined Higher Secondary Level (CHSL) exam 2023 is one of the most popular government job exams in India. Every year, lakhs of candidates appear for this exam to secure a job in various government ministries and departments. However, before you start preparing for the SSC CHSL 2023 exam, it's crucial to understand the eligibility criteria.

The eligibility criteria for SSC CHSL 2023 are a set of rules and conditions that candidates must meet to apply for the exam. These criteria include age limit, educational qualification, nationality, and more. Breaking down the eligibility criteria can be confusing, and many candidates are unsure if they meet the requirements. In this article, we'll take a closer look at the SSC CHSL 2023 eligibility criteria and help you determine if you're eligible for this highly sought-after exam.

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SSC CHSL Exam 2023 - Eligibility Criteria

(Nationality/ Citizenship, Age Limit & Relaxation)

The Staff Selection Commission conducts the Combined Higher Secondary Level (CHSL) exam every year to recruit candidates for various government posts. However, before you start preparing for the exam, it's crucial to understand the eligibility criteria. So, whether you are a first-time applicant or looking to reappear for the exam, read on to find out if you meet the eligibility criteria and what you need to do to apply for the SSC CHSL 2023 exam.

Nationality/ Citizenship Details for SSC CHSL 2023 Exam

A candidate must be either:

(a) a citizen of India, or
(b) a subject of Nepal, or
(c) a subject of Bhutan, or
(d) a person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania(Formerly Tanganyika and Zanzibar),Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia and Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India.

Provided that a candidate belonging to categories (b), (c) and (d) above shall be a person in whose favour a certificate of eligibility has been issued by the Government of India.

A candidate in whose case a certificate of eligibility is necessary may be admitted to the Examination but the offer of appointment will be given only after, the necessary eligibility certificate has been issued to him (hereinafter may be read as ‘him/ her’) by the Government of India.

Age Limit (As on 01-08-2023) Details for SSC CHSL 2023 Exam

The crucial date for age reckoning is fixed as 01-08-2023 in accordance with the provisions of DoP&T OM No. 140l7 /70/87-Estt.(RR) dated 14-07-1988. Age limit for the posts is 18-27 years i.e. Candidates born not before 02-08-1996 and not later than 01-08-2005 are eligible to apply.

Permissible relaxation in upper age limit for different categories in accordance with extant Rules/ guidelines of Government of India are as under:

Date of birth filled by candidate in the online application form and the same recorded in the Matriculation/ Secondary Examination Certificate will be accepted by the Commission for determining the age and no subsequent request for change will be considered or granted.

Ex-Servicemen who have already secured employment in civil side under Government in Group ‘C’ & ‘D’ posts on regular basis after availing of the benefits of reservation given to ex-servicemen for their re-employment are not eligible for reservation in ESM category and fee concession. However, such candidates can avail of the benefit of reservation as ex-serviceman for subsequent employment if he (hereinafter may be read as ‘he/ she’) immediately after joining civil employment, has given self-declaration/ undertaking to the concerned employer about the datewise details of applications for various vacancies for which he had applied for before joining the initial civil employment as mentioned in the OM No. 36034/1/2014-Estt (Res) dated 14th August 2014 issued by DoP&T.

The period of "Call up Service" of an Ex-Serviceman in the Armed Forces shall also be treated as service rendered in the Armed Forces for purpose of age relaxation as per rules.

For any serviceman of the three Armed Forces of the Union to be treated as ExServiceman for the purpose of securing the benefits of reservation, he must have already acquired, at the relevant time of submitting his (hereinafter may be read as ‘his/ her’) application for the Post/ Service the status of ex-servicemen or is in a position to establish his acquired entitlement by documentary evidence from the competent authority that he would complete specified term of engagement from the Armed Forces within the stipulated period of one year from the closing date for receipt of applications i.e. 08-06-2024. Such candidates must also acquire the status of an ex-serviceman within the stipulated period of one year from the closing date of receipt of application.

Source: Official SSC CHSL Notification 2023.

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