As per the official SSC CHSL notification 2022, all candidates must select their preference for various SSC CHSL posts in order of preference for final recruitment. As the commission notifies, applicants can select the SSC CHSL Post Preference through the online option form on the official website before declaration of the final results. While filling out the option form, shortlisted candidates often struggle to choose a suitable order that will increase their chances of cracking their desired SSC CHSL post. The Staff Selection Commission conducts the SSC CHSL exam to fill various LDC/JSA, PA/SA, DEO, and DEO Grade A posts in several Ministries/Departments/Organizations under Govt. of India.
- This year, the SSC issued a notification for 4500+ CHSL posts for which candidates will be selected on their merit cum first preference basis.
- This article will highlight the importance of filling SSC CHSL post preference based on various factors like work type, nature of workplace, salary, and career path.
- Candidates eligible for any post will be recruited anywhere across the country under All India Service Liability (AISL).
- Those candidates who don’t fill their SSC CHSL post preference within the stipulated time will not be considered for any post & Ministry/Dept. after the final SSC CHSL Result is out.
Read this article to know about various SSC CHSL Post Preference Codes, job descriptions, post fill-up process, and other details to choose the best SSC CHSL post for a bright career ahead.
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SSC CHSL Post Preference Code List 2022
While filling the option form, applicants are required to give preferences for notified three posts under various SSC departments. In the following table, we have mentioned the available SSC CHSL post codes along with their respective departments
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SSC CHSL Post
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Department
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Post Preference Code
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Lower Division Clerk (LDC)/ Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA)
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Ministries/ Department of GOI
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L
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Postal Assistant (PA)/ Sorting Assistant (SA)
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SPN (Ministry of
Communications)
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P
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Data Entry Operator (DEO)
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Office of The Comptroller & Auditor
General of India, MoEFCC & MOT
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D
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Data Entry Operator Grade A
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Candidates can check the SSC CHSL post preference code list from the PDF below.
How to Choose the Best SSC CHSL Post Preference Order?
Before the final merit list is released, applicants must carefully enter the SSC CHSL Post Preference codes on the online option form. While choosing your post preference, keep the following factors in mind:
- No. of post-wise vacancies
- Nature of Work
- Department Posted
- Salary, Perks and Benefits
- Promotion and Career Growth
- Personal Preferences
Check SSC CHSL Cut Off for all posts in detail.
Factors to Consider for SSC CHSL Post Preference
Once the first available preference is given to candidates as per their merit, the decision stands final and irreversible. Thus, you are required to choose the SSC CHSL post preference codes in order of preference carefully. We’ve mentioned the SSC CHSL job description factors for all SSC CHSL Posts below so that you can measure the pros and cons and decide wisely.
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Post
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Work Nature
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Career Path
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Salary
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Lower Division Clerk (LDC)/ Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA)
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LDC/JSA is one of the top-paying SSC CHSL posts. Shortlisted candidates are expected to -
- Create salary slips for employees.
- Make official notifications, notices, and documents.
- Handling office data entries
- Responsible for upkeep of documents.
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Lower Divisional Clerk (LDC) is the first posting. After five years, they may be promoted to Upper Divisional Clerks (UDC) if they pass the required SSC exam. Finally, one can move up to the position of Section Officer, which is a Gazetted Officer. The hierarchy can be -
Assistant/ Upper Division Clerk > Division Clerk > Section Clerk
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Pay Level-2 (Rs. 19,900- Rs. 63,200)
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Postal Assistant (PA)/ Sorting Assistant (SA)
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PA/SA comes in second preference among aspirants. Candidates shortlisted will require to -
- Dispose mails
- Manage office data
- Assist in Customer Support queries
- Rectify mail and other addresses.
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Upon 5 years of service as PA/SA, promotion to Postmaster Grade 1 post will be made via. an exam. Employees who don’t sit for this promotion exam, will get promoted to MACP post upon 10 years of service as PA/SA.
Major Metropolitan Cities like Kolkata, Delhi are given as job locations after that long service tenure.
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Pay Level-4(Rs. 25,500- Rs. 81,100)
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Data Entry Operator (DEO)
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The prime work responsibilities of a DEO & DEO Grade A are almost similar as below -
- Handling of the Office Computers
- Create various notes and reports with MS Excel, Word & Powerpoint
- Maintenance of the Database with good typing speed
- Preparing files and reports for Officers
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DEO > Personal Assistant > Admin Support Assistant (upon qualifying certain SSC promotion exams)
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Pay Level-4(Rs. 25,500- Rs. 81,100) and Level-5 (Rs. 29,200- Rs. 92,300)
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Data Entry Operator (DEO) Grade A
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Pay Level-4(Rs. 25,500- Rs. 81,100)
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Check the SSC CHSL Eligibility Criteria here!
SSC CHSL Post Preference for Females
The SSC CHSL job preference should not be solely based on compensation and benefits; both male and female aspirants should have equal opportunities for career advancement. Here are the hierarchical SSC CHSL post preferences for females -
Data Entry Operator (DEO) > Lower Divisional Clerk (LDC)> Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA)
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We hope you found the article on SSC CHSL Post Preference Code useful for your recruitment after the SSC CHSL exam results are out. Download the Testbook App now to stay ahead of the competition as you prepare for CHSL, CGL, and other competitive exams.
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