Eligibility criteria for SSC CHSL are released by Staff Selection Commission (SSC) every year. Lakhs of aspirants apply for the exam. In order to apply for the exam, you must fulfill certain criteria such as age limit, educational qualifications, etc. In this article, we will have a brief overview of the eligibility criteria for the SSC CHSL exam 2020.
- SSC CHSL ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA 2020- Nationality:
The candidate applying for the exam must fulfill the following conditions:-
- Must be a citizen of India or
- A subject of Nepal or Bhutan or
- A Tibetan Refugee who arrived before 1 January 1962
- A person of Indian origin migrated from Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Burma, Zambia, East African countries (Uganda, Kenya, The United Republic of Tanzania), Zaire, Ethiopia, and Vietnam to permanently settle in India.
As per the SSC CHSL eligibility, if you belong to (ii), (iii), or (iv) category, you should have an approved certificate of eligibility issued by the Government of India.
Also, a candidate whose certificate of eligibility is necessary will be admitted to give the examination but will only be appointed offer when the necessary certificate is issued to him/her by the Government of India.
- IBPS CLERK ELIGIBILITY 2020: AGE LIMIT
The minimum age limit to appear for the exam is 18 years and the maximum age limit is 27 years. Also, you must have neither been born earlier than January 2, 1993 nor later than January 1, 2002, for the unreserved/general category.
However, if you belong to the reserved category, you are provided relaxation in the upper age limit for the SSC CHSL exam.
The following table gives you an overview of the relaxation of the upper age limit for the reserved category.
| Category | Age relaxation (in years) |
| SC/ ST | 5 |
| OBC | 3 |
| PwD (OBC) | 13 |
| PwD (SC/ST) | 15 |
| Ex-Serviceman (ESM) | The actual period service rendered in the defence forces + 3 years i.e. 3 years after deduction of the military service rendered from the actual age (as on the last date or closing date of the online application form) |
| Persons ordinarily domiciled in the state of Jammu and Kashmir during the period 01.01.1980 to 31.12.1989 | 5 |
| Persons affected by 1984 riots | 5 |
| Widows/Divorced Women/ Women judicially separated and who are not married | 35 years 40 years (SC/ST) |
| Defence personnel disabled in operation during hostilities with any foreign country or in a disturbed area and released as a consequence of thereof. | 3 (SC/ST) |
| Central government civilian employees:-who are rendered not less than 3 years regular and continuous service as on closing date of the online application form. | 40 45(SC/ST) |
- IBPS CLERK ELIGIBILITY 2020: EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION
To appear for the examination you must have passed the 12th standard examination in the Science stream with Mathematics as a subject from a recognized board or equivalent.
If you possess any degree obtained through open University/ Distance Education Mode, then that must be recognized by Distance Education Council, IGNOU.
You must possess a valid mark-sheet / Degree certificate that he/ she is a graduate indicating the percentage obtained in Graduation while applying online.
The table below gives an overview:-
| CHSL POSTS | EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION |
| LDC/ JSA | Should be 12th standard pass in Science stream with Mathematics as a subject from a recognized board or equivalent. |
| PA/SA | Should be 12th standard pass in Science stream with Mathematics as a subject from a recognized board or equivalent. |
| DEO | Should be 12th standard pass in Science stream with Mathematics as a subject from a recognized board or equivalent. |
| DEO in Comptroller and auditor general of India | Should be 12th standard pass in Science stream with Mathematics as a subject from a recognized board or equivalent. |
- IBPS CLERK ELIGIBILITY 2020: PHYSICAL FITNESS
You may ensure that you fulfill all the required Physical Standards, Physical Efficiency Test, and medical standards before opting for the post of Lower Division Clerk in BRO.
- IBPS CLERK ELIGIBILITY 2020: PHYSICAL DISABILITY
Certain relaxation is provided for you if you possess a physical disability. To have a clear insight look at the table below:-
| DISABILITY | SSC CHSL POSTS |
| One leg affected (OL) or One arm affected (OA) or One arm and one leg affected (OAL) or Both legs affected but not arm (BL) | Posting assistant/ Sorting Assistant, DEO, LDC, Court clerk |
| Muscular Weakness and limited physical endurance (MW) | Posting assistant/ Sorting Assistant |
| Blind (B) | Posting assistant/ Sorting Assistant or LDC |
| Low vision | Posting assistant/ Sorting Assistant, DEO, LDC, Court clerk |
| Hearing impairment | Posting assistant/ Sorting Assistant, DEO, LDC |
You should go through all the eligibility criteria points before applying for the examination to avoid any last-minute mishap. Make sure that all the required standards/ criteria are met by you.
All the best!
