What is the difference between SSC CGL and SSC CHSL in terms of salary, syllabus, and job posts?

Both examinations are conducted by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC), but they cater to different entry levels and career trajectories:

1. Educational Qualification & Age Boundary

• SSC CGL (Combined Graduate Level):
• Qualification: Bachelor's Degree (Graduation) in any discipline.
• Age Limit: 18–30 or 18–32 years depending on the post.
• SSC CHSL (Combined Higher Secondary Level):
• Qualification: 12th Standard (10+2) pass from a recognized board.
• Age Limit: 18–27 years.

2. Pay Matrix & Posts Offered

• SSC CGL Posts:
• Assistant Section Officer (ASO in CSS, MEA, IB) - Pay Level 7 (₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400)
• Inspector of Income Tax & GST Inspector - Pay Level 7
• Assistant Enforcement Officer (ED), Sub-Inspector (CBI) - Pay Level 7
• Auditor, Accountant, Tax Assistant - Pay Level 4 to 5 (₹25,500 – ₹92,300)
• SSC CHSL Posts:
• Lower Division Clerk (LDC) / Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) - Pay Level 2 (₹19,900 – ₹63,200)
• Data Entry Operator (DEO) - Pay Level 4 (₹25,500 – ₹81,100) / Level 5

3. Syllabus and Question Difficulty

• Tier 1: Both share a similar structure (100 Qs: 25 Math, 25 Reasoning, 25 English, 25 GK). However, CGL questions feature deeper analytical complexity in Advanced Mathematics (Trigonometry, Geometry, Algebra).
• Tier 2:
• CGL Tier 2 is extensive: includes Mathematical Abilities (30 Qs), Reasoning (30 Qs), English (45 Qs), General Awareness (25 Qs), and Computer Proficiency (20 Qs).
• CHSL Tier 2 has fewer questions per section and lower cutoff thresholds.

Test Preparation Links:

• SSC CGL Full-Length Mock Test Series
• SSC CHSL CBT Practice Sets
• Daily Quantitative Aptitude & English Quizzes