Can I get Home Posting in SSC CHSL? Check Transfer Policy

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SSC CHSL is a Pan India Exam which means selected candidates can be posted anywhere in the country. However, several factors decide the posting and transfer in SSC CHSL. Also, many candidates want to know whether they can get a home posting or not. In this article, we have covered all the aspects.

SSC CHSL Posts and Post Preference

The Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level (SSC CHSL) exam is conducted to recruit candidates for various posts in different ministries and departments of the Government of India. The primary posts offered in CHSL are- Data Entry Operator (DEO), Lower Division Clerk (LDC), and Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA). These positions come with different grade pay and are located in major and minor cities across the country. The typing skill requirement varies based on the post and can be either in English or Hindi.

Post	Department	Salary (Grade Pay)	Place	Typing – language
Data Entry Operator (DEO)	Ministries or Departments of GOI	2400	Major/ Minor Cities	English Only
Data Entry Operator (DEO)	Ministries or Departments of GOI	1900	Major/ Minor Cities	English Only
Lower Division Clerk (LDC)	Ministries or Departments of GOI	1900	Major/ Minor Cities	English/ Hindi
Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA)	Ministries or Departments of GOI	1900	Major/ Minor Cities	English/ Hindi

SSC CHSL Transfer Policy

The SSC CHSL transfer policy includes two types of transfers: regular transfers and mutual transfers, with specific provisions for female employees. Regular transfers allow employees to request a transfer to their native postal circle after serving for at least four years.

Mutual transfers are available after two years of service and involve trading places with another employee in your hometown, provided both parties are in the same thread and have matching categories. Female employees enjoy a more flexible transfer procedure, often allowing them to choose their preferred zone and typically being stationed close to their residence.

Can I get a Home Posting in SSC CHSL?

For several reasons, many candidates want a home posting on the SSC CHSL Exam. While filling out the preference-cum-post form, you can fill in your preference for your post and job location. The final decision, however, lies in the hands of SSC. Home Posting depends on the following percussions.

Rank and Location: If your rank qualifies you for a position in your hometown and state, like a DEO in Delhi.
Vacancy: If there is an open position in your hometown for the role you are selected for.
Transfer Requests: If you have a valid reason, such as a parent’s health, you can request a transfer to your hometown after being posted. The department might approve the transfer under these circumstances.
Mutual Transfers: These are possible in your department. For example, if you are posted in City A but want to move to City, B and someone in City B wants to work in City A, you can request a mutual transfer. However, the final decision is up to the department, and you must follow the rules and serve wherever you are posted.