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Lower Division Clerk / Junior Secretariat Assistant, Postal Assistant & Sorting Assistant, Data Entry Operator (CHSL)
All India3,522 posts₹19,900–₹81,100 (Level 2/4/5 depending on post)
Class 12 (10+2) pass from a recognised Board
Vacancies3,522
Salary₹19,900–₹81,100 (Level 2/4/5 depending on post)
Age limit18–40 years
EducationClass 12 (10+2) pass from a recognised Board
Fee (General)No fee
Eligibility criteria
- Class 12 (10+2) pass from a recognised Board
Application fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / UR / EWS | No fee |
| OBC / MOBC | No fee |
| SC / ST | No fee |
| PwD (Divyangjan) | No fee |
Frequently asked questions
Can North-East candidates be posted to Postal Assistant roles in their home circle?
Circle preference is indicated during registration; final posting depends on merit and vacancy availability within the chosen circle, which can include the North Eastern postal circle.
Is there a separate exam for Postal Assistant/Sorting Assistant compared to LDC/JSA?
No — all CHSL posts share the same Tier 1 and Tier 2 CBT stages; PA/SA candidates do not sit the LDC/JSA typing test but may face a qualifying local-language test instead.
How is this different from the India Post GDS entry already in this dataset?
GDS is a Class-10-pass, no-exam, merit-based engagement for Gramin Dak Sevak/Branch Postmaster roles in rural post offices, while this CHSL-routed Postal Assistant/Sorting Assistant post is a Class-12-pass, exam-based Group C recruitment for counter and sorting-office roles.