The Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level (SSC CHSL) examination recruits eligible candidates for various Group C positions across diverse ministries, departments, and offices of the Government of India. The primary positions filled through this gateway include Lower Divisional Clerk (LDC), Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA), Data Entry Operator (DEO), and Data Entry Operator Grade A. Each position features distinct pay scales ranging from Pay Level 2 to Level 5, specific clerical or technical job profiles, and unique typing or skill test requirements. A thorough understanding of these post-wise details helps aspirants make informed choices during option-form filling and align their preparation with specific role expectations.
1. Which of the following posts is currently NOT recruited through the SSC CHSL examination?
Correct Answer: c) Postal Assistant / Sorting Assistant
Explanation:
Since the 2022 notification, the recruitment of Postal Assistant (PA) and Sorting Assistant (SA) has been moved from SSC CHSL to the SSC CGL (Combined Graduate Level) examination.
2. What is the Pay Level of a Lower Divisional Clerk (LDC) recruited through SSC CHSL?
Correct Answer: b) Pay Level-2
Explanation:
LDC and JSA posts fall under Pay Level-2, which has a pay scale of Rs. 19,900 to Rs. 63,200.
3. What is the Pay Level for a Data Entry Operator (DEO) Grade 'A' in the SSC CHSL examination?
Correct Answer: c) Pay Level-4
Explanation:
DEO Grade 'A' is categorized under Pay Level-4, which has a pay scale of Rs. 25,500 to Rs. 81,100.
4. What is the basic pay for a Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA)?
Correct Answer: b) Rs. 19,900
Explanation:
A Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) is a Pay Level-2 post, and its starting basic pay is Rs. 19,900.
5. Which of the following SSC CHSL posts is known to primarily involve maintaining files, registers, and typing official documents?
Correct Answer: b) Lower Divisional Clerk
Explanation:
The LDC job profile primarily includes routine clerical duties, maintaining files, typing documents, and tracking official correspondence.
6. What is the standard age limit for most posts under the SSC CHSL examination?
Correct Answer: b) 18 to 27 years
Explanation:
The standard age limit prescribed for LDC, JSA, and DEO posts under the SSC CHSL exam is 18 to 27 years, subject to category relaxations.
7. What is the educational qualification required for a Data Entry Operator (DEO) in the Office of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (C&AG)?
Correct Answer: b) 12th Standard pass in Science stream with Mathematics
Explanation:
For DEO Grade 'A' in C&AG, candidates must have passed the 12th Standard in the Science stream with Mathematics as a subject from a recognized Board.
8. What is the minimum typing speed required in English for the LDC/JSA skill test?
Correct Answer: c) 35 words per minute (wpm)
Explanation:
For English medium, the minimum typing speed requirement for LDC/JSA is 35 words per minute.
9. What is the minimum typing speed required in Hindi for the LDC/JSA skill test?
Correct Answer: b) 30 words per minute (wpm)
Explanation:
For candidates opting for Hindi medium, the minimum typing speed required for LDC/JSA is 30 words per minute.
10. The Data Entry Speed Test (DEST) for DEO posts usually requires how many Key Depressions Per Hour (KDPH)?
Correct Answer: b) 8000 KDPH
Explanation:
For most DEO posts (except C&AG), the skill test requires a data entry speed of 8,000 Key Depressions Per Hour (KDPH) on the computer.
11. What is the required Data Entry Speed Test (DEST) standard for DEO posts in the C&AG department?
Correct Answer: d) 15000 KDPH
Explanation:
For DEO Grade 'A' in the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (C&AG), a higher speed of 15,000 Key Depressions Per Hour (KDPH) is required.
12. Which of the following CHSL posts has the highest starting pay scale?
Correct Answer: d) Data Entry Operator (Level 5)
Explanation:
DEO posts can be placed in Pay Level-4 or Pay Level-5. Pay Level-5 offers a basic pay of Rs. 29,200, which is the highest among CHSL posts.
13. Which ministry or organization conducts specific physical and medical tests for candidates selected as LDC through SSC CHSL?
Correct Answer: b) Border Roads Organization (BRO)
Explanation:
Candidates assigned to the Border Roads Organization (BRO) must pass stringent physical efficiency tests and medical standards as they are deployed in border areas.
14. Which of the following is considered the first promotional post for a Lower Divisional Clerk (LDC)?
Correct Answer: b) Upper Divisional Clerk (UDC)
Explanation:
An LDC is typically promoted to Upper Divisional Clerk (UDC) after clearing departmental exams or gaining the required years of experience.
15. In terms of workload, which CHSL post primarily deals with feeding data into computer databases and maintaining digital records?
Correct Answer: b) Data Entry Operator
Explanation:
A Data Entry Operator (DEO) is responsible for entering, updating, and verifying data in various software programs and databases.
16. A candidate posted as an LDC in the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has a chance of getting posted in which location?
Correct Answer: c) In New Delhi and potentially in Indian Embassies abroad
Explanation:
LDCs in the MEA are usually posted at the headquarters in New Delhi but may also have the opportunity to be posted at Indian missions abroad.
17. What is the equivalent post to Lower Divisional Clerk (LDC) in the Central Secretariat Clerical Service (CSCS)?
Correct Answer: c) Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA)
Explanation:
In many Central Government ministries and departments, the post equivalent to LDC is designated as Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA).
18. How long is the typing test duration for candidates opting for the LDC/JSA post?
Correct Answer: b) 10 minutes
Explanation:
The standard typing test for LDC/JSA posts is conducted for a duration of 10 minutes.
19. How much compensatory time is usually provided to eligible visually handicapped candidates during the 10-minute LDC typing test?
Correct Answer: b) 5 minutes
Explanation:
Eligible Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) are provided with 5 extra minutes, making their typing test duration 15 minutes instead of 10.
20. Which software/interface is generally used by SSC for conducting the typing test?
Correct Answer: c) An SSC-specific online software portal
Explanation:
SSC conducts its typing tests and DEST on its own dedicated online software portal where a passage is displayed on half the screen, and the candidate types in the lower half.
21. Which of the following tasks is NOT typically part of a Data Entry Operator's (DEO) job profile?
Correct Answer: d) Drafting national policy documents
Explanation:
Drafting national policies is the responsibility of higher-level officers (like Under Secretaries or Directors). A DEO handles the digital recording and entry of data.
22. Which CHSL post requires a candidate to handle Dak (postal/mail) registration, file indexing, and simple drafting?
Correct Answer: b) Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA)
Explanation:
A JSA (or LDC) is primarily responsible for clerical work, which includes handling incoming/outgoing Dak, file indexing, and basic drafting.
23. What is the probation period typically served by candidates recruited through the SSC CHSL examination?
Correct Answer: c) 2 years
Explanation:
Most central government posts recruited through SSC, including LDC, JSA, and DEO, have a standard probation period of 2 years.
24. In terms of salary, what is the maximum basic pay for Pay Level-2 (LDC/JSA) at the end of the pay scale?
Correct Answer: b) Rs. 63,200
Explanation:
The Pay Level-2 scale ranges from Rs. 19,900 to Rs. 63,200. Thus, Rs. 63,200 is the maximum basic pay in this band.
25. Is the skill test (Typing/DEST) in SSC CHSL qualifying in nature?
Correct Answer: b) Yes, it is purely qualifying in nature
Explanation:
The Tier II skill test/typing test in SSC CHSL is entirely qualifying in nature. Its marks are not added to the final merit list.
26. For a candidate selecting 'Hindi' as the medium for the LDC Typing Test, which keyboard layout is generally permitted?
Correct Answer: a) Inscript and Remington (GAIL)
Explanation:
SSC generally provides Mangal font with Inscript or Remington (GAIL) keyboard layouts for the Hindi typing test.
27. Which promotional post comes after Upper Divisional Clerk (UDC) in the clerical hierarchy?
Correct Answer: c) Assistant Section Officer (ASO) / Assistant
Explanation:
An LDC is promoted to UDC, and a UDC is subsequently promoted to Assistant or Assistant Section Officer (ASO).
28. What is the normal office timing for an LDC/JSA working in Central Secretariat ministries?
Correct Answer: b) 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Explanation:
Central Government offices, including the Central Secretariat, typically operate from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM with weekends off.
29. Can a candidate initially appointed as an LDC write departmental exams to secure faster promotions?
Correct Answer: b) Yes, through exams like SSC Grade 'C' Stenographers Exam or other departmental exams
Explanation:
LDCs can take various Limited Departmental Competitive Examinations (LDCE) to secure faster promotions to UDC or other higher grades before completing the standard required years of service.
30. A Data Entry Operator (DEO) in Pay Level-4 starts with a basic salary of:
Correct Answer: b) Rs. 25,500
Explanation:
Pay Level-4 corresponds to a basic starting salary of Rs. 25,500.
31. Which of the following allowances is NOT typically part of the gross salary of a CHSL recruit?
Correct Answer: d) Risk and Hardship Allowance (unless in specific field postings like BRO)
Explanation:
Standard office postings for LDC/JSA do not attract Risk and Hardship allowances. These are only given in specific field roles such as those in border areas.
32. What dictates the House Rent Allowance (HRA) percentage for an LDC/DEO?
Correct Answer: c) The classification of the city (X, Y, Z) they are posted in
Explanation:
HRA is calculated based on whether the posting city falls under category X, Y, or Z.
33. What is the HRA percentage for a CHSL recruit posted in an 'X' category city?
Correct Answer: c) 27% of basic pay
Explanation:
As per the 7th Pay Commission (subject to periodic DA-linked revisions), 'X' category cities offer 27% HRA.
34. If an LDC is posted in a 'Z' category city, what will be their HRA rate?
Correct Answer: a) 9% of basic pay
Explanation:
Z category cities have the lowest HRA tier, which is 9% of the basic pay.
35. What happens if a candidate fails the DEST/Typing Test in the SSC CHSL examination?
Correct Answer: c) They are disqualified from the recruitment process
Explanation:
The skill test is a mandatory qualifying stage. Failing it leads to complete disqualification from the CHSL recruitment process.
36. What does a Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) in the Armed Forces Headquarters (AFHQ) usually deal with?
Correct Answer: b) Clerical and administrative support for armed forces administration
Explanation:
A JSA in AFHQ serves in a civilian capacity providing administrative and clerical support to the armed forces headquarters.
37. Is the position of LDC recruited via SSC CHSL a Group 'B' or Group 'C' post?
Correct Answer: d) Group C
Explanation:
All posts recruited through the SSC CHSL examination, including LDC, JSA, and DEO, are classified as Group 'C' Non-Gazetted posts.
38. Which post generally experiences faster promotions in SSC CHSL depending on the assigned ministry?
Correct Answer: a) LDC in MEA or CSS
Explanation:
LDCs posted in the Central Secretariat Services (CSS) or Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) generally have better and faster promotional avenues compared to regional postings.
39. For LDC posts in the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), what is a unique requirement during the selection or joining phase?
Correct Answer: d) Strict background and police verification
Explanation:
Given the sensitive nature of the CBI, candidates selected as LDCs there undergo a much stricter background and police verification process.
40. Which of these is a typical duty of an LDC working in a subordinate office?
Correct Answer: b) Preparing salary slips and maintaining service books of staff
Explanation:
Routine administrative tasks like processing salary, maintaining service books, and keeping leave records are core duties of an LDC.
41. A Data Entry Operator (DEO) in C&AG usually has career progression leading eventually to:
Correct Answer: b) Senior Data Entry Operator / Data Processing Assistant
Explanation:
The promotion path for a DEO typically involves moving up the IT/Data cadre, becoming a Data Entry Operator Grade B, Grade C, or Data Processing Assistant.
42. Can an SSC CHSL selected LDC request a mutual transfer?
Correct Answer: b) Yes, depending on the rules of the specific department and availability of a matching candidate
Explanation:
Many central government departments allow mutual transfers between employees of the same grade, subject to departmental rules and probation clearance.
43. Which SSC CHSL post provides the best opportunity for a lifelong posting in Delhi?
Correct Answer: a) LDC in Central Secretariat Clerical Service (CSCS)
Explanation:
Posts under the Central Secretariat are almost exclusively headquartered in New Delhi, meaning an employee will spend their entire career there.
44. What is the primary factor that determines the ministry or department a candidate gets allocated to?
Correct Answer: c) Their merit rank and preference order
Explanation:
Department allocation is strictly based on the candidate's final merit rank and the order of preferences they submitted during the document verification stage.
45. How is the 8000 KDPH requirement practically evaluated during the 15-minute DEST for DEO?
Correct Answer: a) Typing a printed passage of about 2000 to 2200 key depressions in 15 minutes
Explanation:
8000 KDPH translates to about 2000 key depressions in 15 minutes. The candidate must type this amount within the allotted time.
46. If a candidate types 'SSC' during a typing test, how many key depressions is it considered?
Correct Answer: b) 3
Explanation:
Every character typed, including letters and spaces, counts as one key depression. 'S', 'S', 'C' equals 3 key depressions.
47. Are spaces and punctuation marks counted as key depressions in the SSC typing test?
Correct Answer: a) Yes, they are counted
Explanation:
In keystroke counting for SSC typing tests, spaces, punctuation marks, and alphanumeric characters all count as key depressions.
48. What kind of errors are considered 'Half Mistakes' in the evaluation of SSC CHSL typing tests?
Correct Answer: b) Spelling errors, capitalization errors, and spacing errors
Explanation:
Under SSC evaluation rules, spelling mistakes (e.g., typing 'speling' instead of 'spelling'), capitalization errors, and wrong spacing are generally treated as half mistakes.
49. What is considered a 'Full Mistake' in the SSC CHSL typing test?
Correct Answer: c) Omission of a word, substitution of a word, or addition of a word
Explanation:
A full mistake is counted for every omission of a word/figure, every substitution of a wrong word, or every addition of a word not found in the original passage.
50. For a Data Entry Operator (DEO) in a ministry other than C&AG, the basic qualification required is:
Correct Answer: b) 12th Standard pass in any stream
Explanation:
Unlike DEO in C&AG which requires 12th Science with Maths, DEO positions in other ministries accept 12th Standard pass from any stream.
51. What is the typical ratio of basic pay for a newly recruited LDC vs a DEO Grade A?
Correct Answer: a) Rs. 19,900 vs Rs. 25,500
Explanation:
An LDC is at Level-2 (Basic Rs. 19,900) while a DEO Grade A is at Level-4 (Basic Rs. 25,500).
52. Which SSC CHSL post was historically known to be involved heavily in the sorting of letters and mail bags in railway mail service before being moved to CGL?
Correct Answer: c) Sorting Assistant
Explanation:
Sorting Assistants worked in the Railway Mail Service (RMS) sorting mail. This post is now under SSC CGL.
53. Is an LDC expected to interact with the general public?
Correct Answer: b) Rarely, as it is primarily a desk job handling internal files
Explanation:
LDC is mostly an internal administrative role. Direct public dealing is rare unless posted in specific reception or public grievance counters.
54. What does a Data Entry Operator (DEO) in the C&AG office primarily enter into systems?
Correct Answer: a) Audit reports, financial data, and state accounts
Explanation:
The C&AG audits government expenditures; hence DEOs there deal heavily with entering and managing financial and audit-related data.
55. Which of the following is true regarding color blindness in SSC CHSL posts?
Correct Answer: c) Certain posts like BRO prohibit color blindness, while standard LDC/DEO posts usually allow it
Explanation:
While general desk jobs (LDC/DEO) do not prohibit color blindness, specific departments like Border Roads Organization (BRO) have strict medical requirements, including normal color vision.
56. A candidate gets appointed as LDC in the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs. What type of work will they do?
Correct Answer: c) Clerical assistance, file noting, and administrative support for the ministry
Explanation:
Regardless of the ministry, the LDC role is fundamentally clerical, involving file management, typing, and administrative work.
57. How are vacancies allocated across different states for All India posts like LDC in subordinate offices?
Correct Answer: c) Based on state-wise vacancies available and candidate's merit cum preference during final allocation
Explanation:
After clearing the exam, candidates fill state/zone preferences if the allocated department demands it. Final posting depends on merit and available vacancies in those zones.
58. What is the minimum physical height requirement for male candidates selected for LDC in BRO?
Correct Answer: b) 152 cms (varies by region)
Explanation:
BRO has specific physical standards. For male candidates from standard regions, the height requirement is 157/158 cms, but it goes down to 152 cms for certain hilly/North-Eastern regions.
59. Does SSC CHSL offer Gazetted Officer posts?
Correct Answer: c) No, all posts are Non-Gazetted Group C
Explanation:
The SSC CHSL exam recruits strictly for Group 'C' Non-Gazetted positions.
60. Which among the following ministries is heavily sought after for an LDC post due to its headquarters location and prestige?
Correct Answer: a) Ministry of External Affairs (MEA)
Explanation:
MEA is highly coveted among candidates due to its prestige, CSS cadre benefits, Delhi posting, and chances of foreign deployment.
61. For women candidates, is the physical standard test for BRO applicable?
Correct Answer: b) No, currently BRO vacancies through SSC CHSL are restricted to Male candidates only
Explanation:
As per official SSC notifications, posts in the Border Roads Organization (BRO) are strictly reserved for male candidates.
62. An LDC in the Ministry of Defence (AFHQ cadre) is legally subject to:
Correct Answer: b) Civil Service Conduct Rules
Explanation:
Even though they work in the Armed Forces Headquarters, LDCs are civilian employees governed by the Central Civil Services (Conduct) Rules.
63. What is the typical 1-mile run time requirement in the physical test for LDC in BRO?
Correct Answer: a) 10 minutes
Explanation:
Male candidates opting for BRO must complete a 1-mile run in 10 minutes as part of the physical efficiency test.
64. Under the New Pension Scheme (NPS), what percentage of a CHSL employee's basic pay and DA is deducted towards their pension corpus?
Correct Answer: b) 10%
Explanation:
Under NPS, 10% of the employee's Basic Pay plus Dearness Allowance (DA) is deducted as their contribution, while the government contributes 14%.
65. Which of the following describes the difference between LDC and JSA?
Correct Answer: c) They are fundamentally the same Pay Level-2 clerical post; the nomenclature just differs by department
Explanation:
JSA (Junior Secretariat Assistant) is the new nomenclature adopted by several Central Secretariat departments for what was traditionally known as LDC.
66. When a CHSL candidate is allotted the Ministry of Railways, which entity oversees their posting and promotions?
Correct Answer: c) Railway Board Secretariat Clerical Service (RBSCS)
Explanation:
LDCs selected for the Ministry of Railways become part of the Railway Board Secretariat Clerical Service and are governed by its cadre rules.
67. What is the nature of typing required for the SSC CHSL Skill Test?
Correct Answer: c) Copy-typing a printed/displayed passage exactly as it is
Explanation:
The skill test assesses speed and accuracy by having candidates copy-type a displayed text passage without making alterations.
68. If a candidate is selected for DEO in the Election Commission of India, what might be a major part of their work during election years?
Correct Answer: c) Managing and updating large digital voter databases and election data
Explanation:
As a DEO, the primary duty involves digital data management, which in the ECI translates to heavy database management regarding voter lists and election statistics.
69. Which CHSL post requires an individual to maintain a 'Service Book' of senior officials?
Correct Answer: b) Lower Divisional Clerk / Junior Secretariat Assistant
Explanation:
Maintaining physical and digital service books, leave records, and administrative files of department staff is a core responsibility of an LDC/JSA.
70. Is an LDC eligible to take the CGL (Combined Graduate Level) exam after joining?
Correct Answer: b) Yes, provided they have a bachelor's degree and meet age criteria
Explanation:
An LDC can apply for the SSC CGL exam in the open quota if they possess the required educational qualification (a bachelor's degree) and fall within the age limit. They just need to inform their department through proper channels.
71. What does a 'typing test exemption' imply for certain PwBD candidates in CHSL?
Correct Answer: c) They are selected based only on written exam merit, provided they submit an authentic medical certificate
Explanation:
Candidates with severe disabilities (like locomotor disability affecting both arms) can seek exemption from the typing test by producing a valid medical certificate. Their selection is then based strictly on written exam marks.
72. Which of the following statements about the 'Court Clerk' post in SSC CHSL is true?
Correct Answer: b) It has been discontinued from recent SSC CHSL notifications
Explanation:
The Court Clerk post (for tribunals etc.) was part of older CHSL notifications but has not been advertised in recent recruitment cycles.
73. What happens to the salary of an LDC upon promotion to UDC?
Correct Answer: b) It jumps from Pay Level-2 (19900) to Pay Level-4 (25500)
Explanation:
Promotion from LDC to UDC elevates the employee from Pay Level-2 to Pay Level-4, matching the starting pay of a DEO Grade A.
74. Can an LDC/JSA issue independent government orders or notices to the public?
Correct Answer: b) No, they only draft notes; the final order is signed and issued by higher gazetted officers
Explanation:
LDCs and JSAs perform ground-level drafting and noting on files. Only higher-ranked officials (like Under Secretaries) have the authority to sign and issue government orders.
75. Which CHSL post requires maintaining the 'Inward' and 'Outward' Dak registers?
Correct Answer: a) LDC / JSA
Explanation:
Registering incoming (Inward) and outgoing (Outward) mail/Dak is a fundamental duty of the clerical staff (LDC/JSA).
76. A Data Entry Operator placed in Pay Level-5 earns a basic salary of:
Correct Answer: b) Rs. 29,200
Explanation:
Pay Level-5 corresponds to a basic pay of Rs. 29,200, which is occasionally offered for higher-grade DEO posts.
77. What is the typical career ceiling for an LDC in the Central Secretariat who joins at age 20 and clears all departmental exams on time?
Correct Answer: c) Under Secretary or Deputy Secretary
Explanation:
A bright LDC in the CSS who passes departmental exams on time can realistically reach the rank of Under Secretary, and in rare cases, Deputy Secretary before retirement.
78. Which of the following tasks is an LDC strictly prohibited from doing?
Correct Answer: b) Sanctioning financial budgets on their own signature
Explanation:
LDCs do not possess financial sanctioning powers. They only prepare the files for approval by senior authorities.
79. A candidate secures an LDC post in the Intelligence Bureau (IB). What is a unique aspect of their job profile compared to other ministries?
Correct Answer: b) They handle highly classified administrative documents under the Official Secrets Act
Explanation:
While they remain desk workers, LDCs in intelligence agencies handle highly sensitive and classified files and are strictly bound by the Official Secrets Act.
80. In the context of LDC job profiles, what does 'File Noting' mean?
Correct Answer: b) Writing brief summaries, facts, and suggested actions on the right side of a file to aid decision-making by seniors
Explanation:
File Noting is a clerical process where an LDC/UDC writes down a summary of the case, relevant rules, and proposed action on a note sheet for the higher official's approval.
81. Is a Data Entry Operator (DEO) required to have deep computer programming knowledge (like Python, Java)?
Correct Answer: b) No, they only need basic operational knowledge of computers, MS Office, and fast typing speed
Explanation:
DEOs are not programmers. Their role involves operating existing software interfaces, working with Excel/Word, and fast, accurate data entry.
82. Which central allowance compensates CHSL employees for the rising cost of living?
Correct Answer: b) Dearness Allowance (DA)
Explanation:
Dearness Allowance (DA) is calculated as a percentage of the basic pay and is revised twice a year to mitigate the impact of inflation.
83. What is the function of the Transport Allowance (TA) provided to CHSL recruits?
Correct Answer: b) To subsidize the daily commute between residence and office
Explanation:
Transport Allowance is a fixed monthly allowance paid to government employees to offset the cost of commuting from their home to the workplace.
84. If an LDC wishes to transfer to a different ministry entirely, can they easily do so?
Correct Answer: b) No, inter-ministerial transfers are generally not allowed unless selected through a fresh SSC exam
Explanation:
Once allocated to a specific ministry/department cadre, an LDC cannot easily transfer to a different ministry. They generally have to clear the SSC exam again to change their department.
85. An LDC is assigned to the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. Where are they most likely to work?
Correct Answer: c) In an office setting dealing with administrative files of the ministry
Explanation:
Regardless of the ministry's thematic focus, an LDC's role is strictly clerical and administrative, carried out in an office setting.
86. What is the duration of the DEO (Data Entry Operator) Skill Test (DEST) for candidates handling 8000 KDPH?
Correct Answer: b) 15 minutes
Explanation:
The Data Entry Speed Test (DEST) for DEO posts is typically conducted for a duration of 15 minutes.
87. Which of the following describes the difference in promotion speed between an LDC in a subordinate office vs an LDC in CSS (Central Secretariat Service)?
Correct Answer: b) CSS has better structured and often faster promotional avenues
Explanation:
The Central Secretariat Clerical Service (CSCS/CSS) is known for a more streamlined and robust promotional hierarchy compared to isolated subordinate offices.
88. What allowance is an LDC entitled to if they work on a recognized government holiday?
Correct Answer: b) Overtime Allowance (OTA) or Compensatory Off
Explanation:
Staff called to work on off-days or holidays are generally entitled to a Compensatory Off (Comp Off) or Overtime Allowance, subject to departmental rules.
89. Is graduation mandatory to apply for the LDC post in SSC CHSL?
Correct Answer: b) No, the minimum requirement is 12th Standard pass
Explanation:
CHSL stands for Combined Higher Secondary Level; the basic educational criteria for all posts under it is passing the 12th standard.
90. Which of the following SSC CHSL posts is known for having a significant number of vacancies in the C&AG department?
Correct Answer: a) Data Entry Operator Grade 'A'
Explanation:
The Comptroller and Auditor General (C&AG) regularly recruits for the post of Data Entry Operator Grade 'A' through the CHSL exam.
91. What is the main benefit for a CHSL recruit being covered under the Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS)?
Correct Answer: b) Cashless or highly subsidized medical treatment for the employee and dependent family members
Explanation:
CGHS provides comprehensive health care facilities for Central Govt employees and their dependents through empanelled hospitals.
92. Which post generally involves more intensive computer typing work continuously throughout the day?
Correct Answer: c) DEO
Explanation:
While LDCs do type letters and notes, a Data Entry Operator's (DEO) primary and constant duty is to digitize and enter bulk data into systems continuously.
93. Can an LDC/JSA be appointed as an Assistant Section Officer (ASO) without appearing for the SSC CGL exam?
Correct Answer: b) Yes, through seniority-based promotions over several years or clearing internal departmental exams
Explanation:
An LDC can be promoted to UDC, and subsequently to ASO/Assistant through regular seniority promotions or Limited Departmental Competitive Exams (LDCE).
94. For a newly appointed LDC, how many Earned Leaves (EL) are typically credited per year?
Correct Answer: c) 30
Explanation:
Central government employees typically earn 30 Earned Leaves (EL) per year, credited in two installments of 15 each in January and July.
95. How many Casual Leaves (CL) are generally permitted for an LDC/JSA in a calendar year?
Correct Answer: a) 8
Explanation:
Central government employees are typically entitled to 8 days of Casual Leave (CL) in a calendar year.
96. What is the formula to calculate the gross salary of an LDC?
Correct Answer: a) Basic Pay + DA + HRA + TA
Explanation:
The gross salary is the sum of Basic Pay, Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and Transport Allowance (TA).
97. Which component of an LDC's salary is deducted as Income Tax at the source?
Correct Answer: a) TDS (Tax Deducted at Source)
Explanation:
Based on the employee's income bracket, TDS is deducted from the salary towards income tax.
98. In what scenario can an LDC be terminated during the probation period?
Correct Answer: a) If they fail to pass mandatory departmental training or exams, or show severe misconduct
Explanation:
During the 2-year probation, if the employee's performance is highly unsatisfactory or they fail basic departmental confirmations, they can be terminated.
99. If an LDC is asked to draft a 'D.O. letter', what does D.O. stand for?
Correct Answer: b) Demi-Official
Explanation:
A Demi-Official (D.O.) letter is a standard format in government correspondence used to draw personal attention of an officer to a matter.
100. When an LDC is preparing a draft, who usually signs the final approved document in a ministry?
Correct Answer: c) A Gazetted Officer (like Under Secretary or above)
Explanation:
The LDC prepares the draft and moves it up the hierarchy. The final communication is signed and issued by an authorized Gazetted Officer.
101. For candidates qualifying for DEO Grade 'A' in C&AG, where will they primarily be posted?
Correct Answer: b) In any of the regional Accountant General (AG) offices across India
Explanation:
C&AG has a vast network of Accountant General (AG) offices across various states. Selected DEOs can be posted in any of these regional offices.
102. If a candidate is selected as LDC in the Ministry of Culture, what kind of organizations might they coordinate with?
Correct Answer: c) Museums, archaeological surveys, and cultural academies
Explanation:
The Ministry of Culture deals with the preservation of heritage, meaning administrative work will involve entities like ASI, museums, and libraries.
103. Does an LDC working in a central ministry receive a laptop for work-from-home purposes standardly?
Correct Answer: b) No, they typically work on desktop computers at the office
Explanation:
Group C staff like LDCs are generally provided with desktop workstations at the office. Laptops and WFH setups are usually reserved for senior officers.
104. A Data Entry Operator (Level 4) gets promoted. What is their likely next Pay Level?
Correct Answer: a) Level 5
Explanation:
A DEO at Pay Level-4 is typically promoted to DEO Grade B or equivalent, which falls under Pay Level-5.
105. Which of these posts provides an opportunity to work with the Central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN)?
Correct Answer: b) LDC
Explanation:
Various subordinate offices including the Central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN) recruit their clerical staff (LDC) through the SSC CHSL examination.
106. Can a person currently serving as an LDC apply for the UPSC Civil Services Examination?
Correct Answer: b) Yes, provided they have a bachelor's degree and inform their department
Explanation:
Government employees can apply for higher exams like UPSC CSE, provided they meet the eligibility criteria and obtain a 'No Objection Certificate' (NOC) from their employer.
107. For women working as LDC/JSA/DEO, what is the maximum duration of Maternity Leave granted?
Correct Answer: b) 180 days
Explanation:
Female central government employees are entitled to 180 days of paid maternity leave for up to two surviving children.
108. What is 'Child Care Leave' (CCL) available to female LDC/DEO employees?
Correct Answer: b) Leave up to 730 days during their entire service for taking care of up to two children
Explanation:
Under Central Government rules, female employees get up to 730 days of Child Care Leave (CCL) during their entire career for rearing or looking after the needs of their children.
109. How many times can a candidate attempt the SSC CHSL typing test in a single recruitment cycle if they fail the first time?
Correct Answer: c) They only get one attempt
Explanation:
The Skill Test/Typing Test is a one-time event in a recruitment cycle. If a candidate fails, they are disqualified and cannot retake it for that year.
110. What role does an LDC play in parliamentary questions (PQs)?
Correct Answer: c) Gathering past files, data, and preparing the initial base draft for senior officers to review
Explanation:
When a ministry receives a Parliamentary Question, the LDC locates the relevant physical/digital files and puts up the initial data on the file note for the Section Officer to draft the reply.
111. Is it possible for a CHSL recruit to be posted in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands?
Correct Answer: b) Yes, if they are assigned to a department having subordinate offices there, like certain naval or coast guard headquarters
Explanation:
Certain departments (like AFHQ/Navy, Ministry of Environment, etc.) have offices in A&N. If vacancies exist, a candidate can be posted there.
112. What is the typical age of retirement for an employee joining as an LDC/DEO?
Correct Answer: c) 60 years
Explanation:
The standard retirement age for Group C Central Government civilian employees is 60 years.
113. If an LDC wishes to leave the job before the probation period ends, what must they do?
Correct Answer: b) Serve a notice period (usually 1 month) or pay salary in lieu of notice
Explanation:
An employee can resign during probation by giving the prescribed technical resignation notice, which is typically one month, or paying a month's salary in lieu.
114. Which of these posts provides the maximum exposure to various inter-ministerial files and cabinet notes?
Correct Answer: b) LDC in Central Secretariat Clerical Service (CSCS)
Explanation:
The Central Secretariat is the administrative hub of the Government of India. LDCs here handle high-level policy files that circulate among various ministries.
115. For male candidates applying for BRO through SSC CHSL, what happens if they fail the medical test at GREF Centre?
Correct Answer: b) They are disqualified entirely if they do not meet the standards and appeal is rejected
Explanation:
BRO has strict medical standards. If a candidate fails the medical exam and a subsequent appeal/review (if any), they lose the post and are not reassigned to another ministry.
116. Is an SSC CHSL selected employee entitled to a government quarter (housing)?
Correct Answer: c) Yes, subject to availability and seniority; until then they receive HRA
Explanation:
Government quarters are allotted based on availability and an employee's seniority. While waiting for a quarter (or if they choose not to take one), they receive HRA.
117. What does a JSA in the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) primarily do?
Correct Answer: c) Perform clerical tasks, manage files, and assist Section Officers administratively
Explanation:
Even in an IT ministry, a JSA/LDC performs standard administrative, typing, and file management duties, not technical IT work.
118. Which allowance is granted to an LDC/DEO to support their children's schooling?
Correct Answer: a) Children Education Allowance (CEA)
Explanation:
Central government employees are eligible for the Children Education Allowance (CEA) to cover schooling costs for up to two children.
