Organization: Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
Last Date to Apply: 18th July 2025
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the official notification for the Combined Higher Secondary Level (CHSL) Examination 2025. This exam is being conducted for the recruitment of 3131 Group C posts such as Lower Division Clerk (LDC), Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA), Data Entry Operator (DEO), and Data Entry Operator Grade A across various Ministries, Departments, and Offices of the Government of India.
Interested candidates who meet the eligibility criteria can apply online. More details are provided below.
SSC CHSL Recruitment 2025 – Exam and Vacancy Details
Name of Exam: Combined Higher Secondary Level Examination, 2025
Posts Available:
- Lower Division Clerk (LDC) / Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA)
- Data Entry Operator (DEO)
- Data Entry Operator, Grade “A”
Total Vacancies: 3131 (approx.)
Pay Scale
| Post | Pay Level | Pay Scale |
|---|---|---|
| LDC / JSA | Level-2 | Rs. 19,900 – 63,200 |
| DEO | Level-4 | Rs. 25,500 – 81,100 |
| DEO | Level-5 | Rs. 29,200 – 92,300 |
| DEO Grade ‘A’ | Level-4 | Rs. 25,500 – 81,100 |
Helpline: 18003093063 (Toll-free for help with the application)
Eligibility Criteria of SSC CHSL 2025
Age Limit:
Candidates must be between 18 to 27 years as of 1st January 2026. That means candidates should be born between 02-01-1999 and 01-01-2008.
Age Relaxation:
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC | 3 years |
| PWD | 10 years |
| PWD (OBC) | 13 years |
| PWD (SC/ST) | 15 years |
| Ex-Servicemen (ESM) | 3 years |
Educational Qualification:
- DEO / DEO Grade ‘A’ in Ministry of Consumer Affairs and Ministry of Culture:
12th pass in Science with Mathematics from a recognized Board. - LDC / JSA and DEO (other Ministries):
12th pass or equivalent from a recognized Board or University.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| UR / OBC | Rs. 100/- |
| SC / ST / PWD / ESM / Women | Nil |
Payment Modes:
- BHIM UPI
- Net Banking
- Visa/MasterCard/Maestro/RuPay Credit or Debit Cards
- Cash at SBI branches via SBI Challan
How to Apply for SSC CHSL 2025?
Eligible candidates can apply online by following these steps:
- Scroll down to the Important Web-Links section below.
- Click on “Online Registration” to create an account.
- After registration, click on “Online Application Form” and log in.
- Fill in all personal, academic, and other required details.
- Upload necessary documents.
- Pay the application fee based on your category.
- Submit the form and take a printout for your reference.
Important Dates for SSC CHSL Exam 2025
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Starting Date of Online Application | 23rd June 2025 |
| Last Date of Online Application | 18th July 2025 |
| Tier-I Exam (CBT) | 8th to 18th September 2025 |
| Tier-II Exam (CBT) | February–March 2026 |
Important Web-Links of SSC CHSL Recruitment
| Link | Action |
|---|---|
| Online Application Form – Register | Click Here |
| Online Application Form – Login | Click Here |
| Advertisement Details – Click Here | View Full Notification |
| Official Website – Click Here | Visit SSC |
SSC CHSL Exam Scheme – Tier I and Tier II
Candidates who apply and are found eligible will appear in two stages of Computer Based Examinations:
- Tier-I: Objective type questions (MCQs)
- Tier-II: Includes MCQs and Skill/Typing test
Marks scored in Tier-I exams held in multiple shifts will be normalized as per SSC’s official formula.
Tier I Exam Pattern
- Type: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
- Language: English, Hindi, or the language selected during application
- Total Questions: 100
- Total Marks: 200
- Duration: 60 minutes (80 minutes for eligible scribe candidates)
- Negative Marking: 0.50 marks for each wrong answer
Exam Centres in Northeast:
- Itanagar (5001)
- Dibrugarh (5102)
- Guwahati (Dispur) (5105)
- Jorhat (5107)
- Silchar (5111)
- Imphal (5501)
- Ukhrul (5503)
- Shillong (5401)
- Aizawl (5701)
- Dimapur (5301)
- Kohima (5302)
- Agartala (5601)
SSC CHSL Tier I – Subject-wise Marks Distribution
| Subject | No. of Questions | Max. Marks |
|---|---|---|
| English Language (Basic) | 25 | 50 |
| General Intelligence | 25 | 50 |
| Quantitative Aptitude (Basic Arithmetic) | 25 | 50 |
| General Awareness | 25 | 50 |
| Total | 100 | 200 |
SSC CHSL Tier I – Syllabus Highlights
English Language:
Error spotting, Fill in the blanks, Synonyms, Antonyms, Spelling, Idioms & Phrases, Sentence improvement, Voice, Narration, Cloze test, Comprehension.
General Intelligence:
Verbal and non-verbal reasoning, Coding-decoding, Puzzles, Series, Classification, Venn diagrams, etc.
Quantitative Aptitude:
Number systems, Ratios, Percentages, Averages, Profit & Loss, Simple & Compound Interest, Geometry, Trigonometry, Algebra, Mensuration, and Data Interpretation.
General Awareness:
Current events, India & Neighboring countries – History, Culture, Geography, Economy, Politics, Science & Research.
SSC CHSL Tier II – Overview
Candidates clearing Tier-I must appear in Tier-II, which includes:
- Session I: Objective questions
- Session II: Typing/Skill test for assessing typing speed and accuracy
For a complete structure, refer to the official SSC notification.