The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the Combined Higher Secondary Level (CHSL) Examination 2025 notification, opening doors for 12th-pass candidates to secure prestigious Group C posts in various Ministries, Departments, and Organizations of the Government of India. This engaging, structured, and user-friendly guide, based entirely on the official SSC CHSL 2025 notification, provides all the details you need in a clear, scannable format with tables and bullet points for easy navigation.
🔹 Job Description
The SSC CHSL 2025 exam recruits candidates for critical clerical and data entry roles across central government offices. These positions offer job stability, competitive salaries under the 7th Pay Commission, and excellent career growth. The roles include:
- Lower Division Clerk (LDC) / Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA): Managing clerical tasks, record-keeping, and office support.
- Postal Assistant (PA) / Sorting Assistant (SA): Handling postal operations, mail sorting, and customer services.
- Data Entry Operator (DEO) / DEO Grade ‘A’: Performing high-speed data entry and maintaining digital records.
🔹 Recruitment Board
Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
A premier organization under the Government of India responsible for recruiting for Group B and Group C posts in central government departments.
🔹 Application Period & Last Date for Online Form Submission
- Start Date: June 23, 2025
- Last Date: July 18, 2025 (11:00 PM)
- Fee Payment Last Date: July 19, 2025 (11:00 PM)
- Application Correction Window: July 20–21, 2025 (11:00 PM)
- Mode: Online applications only via ssc.gov.in
Pro Tip: Submit early to avoid last-minute technical issues!
🔹 Post Name
The recruitment covers the following posts:
- Lower Division Clerk (LDC) / Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA)
- Postal Assistant (PA) / Sorting Assistant (SA)
- Data Entry Operator (DEO)
- Data Entry Operator (DEO) Grade ‘A’
🔹 Educational Qualification
Candidates must meet the following qualifications as of August 1, 2025:
| Post | Educational Qualification |
|---|---|
| LDC / JSA / PA / SA / DEO | Passed 12th Standard or equivalent from a recognized Board or University. |
| DEO Grade ‘A’ (C&AG, M/o Consumer Affairs, etc.) | Passed 12th Standard in Science stream with Mathematics as a subject from a recognized Board or University. |
- Additional Requirement for DEO: Typing speed of 15,000 key depressions per hour (tested during the Skill Test).
- Note: Candidates appearing for their 12th exams by August 1, 2025, can apply but must provide proof of passing during document verification.
🔹 Total Vacancies
The SSC CHSL 2025 offers 3,131 vacancies (tentative, subject to revision). The exact distribution across posts and categories will be updated on the SSC website during the result process.
| Post | Tentative Vacancies |
|---|---|
| LDC / JSA / PA / SA / DEO | 3,131 (combined) |
Note: Last year’s CHSL had 3,712 vacancies, indicating a similar scale. Final vacancies will be confirmed post-exam.
🔹 Application Fees
The fee structure, payable online, is as follows:
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹100 |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Female / Ex-Servicemen | Nil (Exempted) |
- Payment Modes: BHIM UPI, Net Banking, Visa, Mastercard, Maestro, RuPay Debit/Credit Cards.
- Correction Charges: ₹200 (first correction), ₹500 (second correction).
🔹 Age Limit
The age criteria, calculated as of August 1, 2025, are:
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 27 years (born between August 2, 1998, and August 1, 2007)
Age Relaxation:
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| OBC (NCL) | 3 years |
| SC / ST | 5 years |
| PwBD (Unreserved) | 10 years |
| PwBD (OBC) | 13 years |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | 15 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | 3 years (after military service deduction) |
| Widows/Divorced Women | Up to 35 years (UR), 40 years (SC/ST) |
Note: Check the official notification for additional relaxation categories.
🔹 Salary / Stipend
Salaries are governed by the 7th Pay Commission and vary by post and city of posting (X, Y, Z categories):
| Post | Pay Level | Basic Pay (₹) | Approx. In-Hand Salary (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| LDC / JSA | Level-2 | 19,900–63,200 | 25,000–30,000 |
| PA / SA | Level-4 | 25,500–81,100 | 32,000–38,000 |
| DEO | Level-4 | 25,500–81,100 | 32,000–38,000 |
| DEO Grade ‘A’ | Level-5 | 29,200–92,300 | 36,000–42,000 |
- Additional Benefits: Dearness Allowance (DA, currently 50%), House Rent Allowance (HRA, 8–24% based on city), Transport Allowance, and other perks.
- Note: DEO Grade ‘A’ offers the highest pay among CHSL posts.
🔹 How to Apply
Follow these step-by-step instructions to apply seamlessly:
- Visit the Official Website: Go to ssc.gov.in.
- Complete One-Time Registration (OTR):
- Click “Register Now.”
- Provide details (name, email, mobile, Aadhaar number).
- Save the Registration ID and Password.
- Log In: Use your credentials to access the application form.
- Fill the Form: Enter personal, educational, and post-preference details accurately.
- Upload Documents: Submit:
- Recent passport-size photograph (20–50 KB, JPEG).
- Signature (10–20 KB, JPEG).
- Pay the Fee: Complete payment (if applicable) via online modes.
- Review & Submit: Verify all details, submit the form, and download/print a copy.
- Application Correction: Use the correction window (July 20–21, 2025) for amendments, paying applicable charges.
Tip: Keep your registered email and mobile active for updates and admit cards.
🔹 Syllabus
The SSC CHSL 2025 exam is conducted in two tiers:
| Tier | Mode | Syllabus Breakdown |
|---|---|---|
| Tier-I | Computer-Based Test (CBT), Objective | – English Language (25 questions, 50 marks): Vocabulary, Grammar, Comprehension, Sentence Structure. – General Intelligence (25 questions, 50 marks): Logical Reasoning, Series, Coding-Decoding, Puzzles, Analogy. – Quantitative Aptitude (25 questions, 50 marks): Arithmetic (Percentage, Profit & Loss, Time & Work), Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Data Interpretation. – General Awareness (25 questions, 50 marks): Current Affairs, History, Geography, Polity, Economy, Science, Static GK. – Duration: 60 minutes (80 minutes for PwBD). – Negative Marking: 0.50 marks per wrong answer. – Total: 100 questions, 200 marks. |
| Tier-II | CBT + Skill/Typing Test | – Session-I: – Module-I: Mathematical Abilities (30 questions, 90 marks, similar to Tier-I Quantitative Aptitude). – Module-II: Reasoning & General Intelligence (30 questions, 90 marks). – Module-III: English Language & Comprehension (40 questions, 120 marks). – Module-IV: General Awareness (20 questions, 60 marks). – Session-II: – Module-I: Computer Knowledge Test (15 questions, 45 marks, qualifying). – Module-II: Skill Test/Typing Test (qualifying): – LDC/JSA: 35 wpm (English) or 30 wpm (Hindi). – DEO: 8,000 (LDC/PA/SA) or 15,000 (DEO Grade ‘A’) key depressions/hour. – Duration: Session-I: 2 hours 15 minutes; Session-II: 10–15 minutes. – Negative Marking: 1 mark per wrong answer in Session-I (Modules I–III). |
Preparation Tips:
- Focus on high-scoring areas like Reasoning and English.
- Practice mock tests for speed and accuracy.
- Stay updated with current affairs (6–12 months prior).
🔹 Additional Details
- Exam Mode:
- Tier-I: Online (CBT).
- Tier-II: Online (CBT) + Offline Skill/Typing Test.
- Exam Dates:
- Tier-I: September 8–18, 2025 (tentative).
- Tier-II: To be announced.
- Exam Centers: Available across India (list provided in the admit card).
- Job Locations: Pan-India, based on post-preference and department allocation.
- Document Requirements:
- 12th mark sheet/certificate.
- Caste/category certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS/PwBD, if applicable).
- Ex-Servicemen/PwBD certificate.
- Photo ID (Aadhaar preferred).
- Admit Card: Released 10–15 days before the exam on SSC regional websites (e.g., sscnr.nic.in, sscwr.net).
- Selection Process:
- Tier-I: Qualifying stage.
- Tier-II: Merit-based (Session-I marks + qualifying Skill/Typing Test).
- Document Verification and Medical Examination.
- Key Notes:
- PwBD candidates receive scribe facility and extra time.
- No interview is conducted.
- Candidates can choose their preferred exam language (English/Hindi).
🔹 Important Links
| Apply Online | [Apply Link] |
| Download Notification | [Download Notification PDF] |
Important Note: Please refer to the official notification before applying.