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  1. Vacancies, Application Dates, and Status: A total of 3,131 tentative vacancies have been announced. The application window was from June 23 to July 18, 2025, and is currently closed. The Tier 1 exam is scheduled to be conducted from November 12, 2025.
  2. Selection Process & Eligibility: The process is a two-stage computer-based examination (Tier I → Tier II) followed by Document Verification. The minimum educational requirement is a 12th pass (with Science/Maths for DEO posts), and the age limit is 18 to 27 years (as of 01-01-2026), with relaxations for reserved categories.
  3. Salary and Growth: Selected candidates receive an attractive in-hand salary ranging from approximately ₹24,000 to ₹36,000 (depending on the post and city). These posts offer clear government career growth paths in various central ministries and departments

SSC has successfully conducted the SSC CHSL 2025 Tier 1 exam. Candidates who appear in the exam and pass the exam will be eligible to appear for the Tier 2 exam. SSC has not released the SSC CHSL 2025 Tier 2 exam date, but they will release it soon. You can expect the conduct of the Tier 2 exam in February/ March 2026 (tentative). In this blog, we have covered all the important details from the official notification, including updated exam timelines, selection process, syllabus, category-wise vacancies, eligibility criteria, salary, etc.

SSC CHSL 2025 Notification PDF

The official SSC CHSL 2025 Notification has released in the form of a PDF by the SSC on their website ssc.gov.in. It consists of important details, including application dates, links, selection process, exam pattern, syllabus, process of online application, exam fee, and exam centers. Here, we have provided a direct link to download the official notification PDF.

SSC CHSL Exam Date: Highlights

SSC CHSL exam will be conducted in two Tiers: Tier I and Tier II, to recruit candidates for Postal Assistants (PA)/Sorting Assistants (SA), Data Entry Operators (DEO), Lower Divisional Clerks (LDC), Junior Secretariat Assistants (JSA), and Data Entry Operator (Grade A). Candidates who will clear the Tier I exam will only be able to appear for the SSC CHSL Tier II exam. Below, we have provided some key highlights regarding the SSC CHSL 2025 Exam Date in a table format.

EventsDetails
OrganisationStaff Selection Commission (SSC)
Post NameLower Divisional Clerk (LDC)/Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA), Data Entry Operator (DEO), Data Entry Operator (Grade A), Postal Assistants (PA)/Sorting Assistants (SA)
Exam NameSSC CHSL (Combined Higher Secondary Level) 2025
Vacancy3,131 (Tentative)
Exam DatesTier I: From 12th to 30th November 2025
Exam ModeComputer-Based (Online)
Recruitment ProcessTier I → Tier II → Document Verification
Salary Range (In-hand)₹24,000 to ₹36,000 approx.
Official Websitehttps://ssc.gov.in

SSC CHSL 2025 Exam Date

SSC CHSL 2025 recruitment process consists of many events, such as notification release date, application form filling dates, exam dates, and others. All these events are conducted within a schedule. Below, we have mentioned dates and events. You are advised to go through these dates and make yourself available as per the following.

EventDate
Notification Release DateJune 23, 2025
Start Date to Apply OnlineJune 23, 2025
Last Date to Apply OnlineJuly 18, 2025
Last Date for Online Fee PaymentJuly 19, 2025
Application Correction Window25th to 26th July 2025 (23:00)
Tier-I Exam DatesFrom 12th to 30th November 2025
Tier-II Exam DatesFebruary-March 2026

SSC CHSL Vacancy 2025

As per the SSC CHSL 2025 notification, SSC has released a total of 3131 vacancies for various LDC, JSA, and DEO posts. However, the released vacancies are tentative. The SSC CHSL is conducted to hire qualified candidates for multiple clerical-level positions in ministerial departments of the Government of India.

  • Postal Assistants (PA)/Sorting Assistants (SA)
  • Data Entry Operator (DEO)
  • Lower Divisional Clerk (LDC)/Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA)
  • Data Entry Operator (Grade A).

SSC CHSL Category-wise Vacancies 2025

Here we have provided the category-wise vacancy details. For detailed vacancies post-wise, you can check by clicking on the link given below.

CategoryTotal Vacancies
UR1498
SC436
ST228
OBC682
EWS287
ESM277
OH34
HH35
VH33
Other PWD34
Total3131

SSC CHSL Post-wise Vacancies 2025

Here, we have provided the post-wise SSC CHSL vacancy 2025 in a table format.

PostsTotal Vacancies
Lower Division Clerk (LDC)/Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA)3,098
Data Entry Operator (DEO)33

NOTE: The exact number of vacancies for Postal Assistant/Sorting Assistant (PA/SA) has not been specified yet.

SSC CHSL Vacancy Trends for Many Years with Graphical Form

SSC has been conducting the SSC CHSL exam for many years. Every year, SSC releases a good number of vacancies for various posts. Below, we have provided the post-wise vacancies for

YearLDC/JSAPA/SADEOCourt ClerkTotal Vacancies
2025TBATBA3131
2024TBATBA3712
2023NA1600
20223185898426014726
20213181359826884893
20202359388002565789
201926483222029176789
2018898235902NA3259

SSC CHSL vacancy for many years in form of graph.

SSC CHSL Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must fulfill specific criteria related to education, age, and nationality to be eligible for the SSC CHSL 2025 recruitment drive.

Educational Qualification

Candidates have to meet the minimum educational requirements. The exam is organized to get suitable candidates appointed to clerical-level positions in the Government of India’s ministerial departments. Candidates should have achieved a minimum typing speed and computer knowledge. In the SSC CHSL Recruitment, the Educational Qualification Requirements depend on the post.

PostRequirement
Data Entry Operator (DEO)Passed Class 12th with Mathematics and Science Stream subjects.
LDC/JSA and DEO/DEO Grade A (Except for the above DEO post)Qualified Class 12th (or equivalent) from a recognized educational board.

Age Limit as of 1/1/2026

The minimum age limit to appear in the SSC CHSL Exam is 18 years, and the maximum is 27 years. The age limit cutoff is on 1/1/2026. Therefore, candidates whose age is between 18 years and 27 years as of 1/1/2026 become eligible to apply and sit in the Tier I and Tier II online exams.

Age Relaxation

SSC provides age relaxation to candidates based on government norms. Candidates should have valid certificates for OBC, SC/ST, and PwBD to be entitled to receive SSC CHSL Upper Age Relaxation to appear in online exams. SSC can demand that candidates present certifications proving whether they are eligible to receive upper age limit relaxations or not.

SSC CHSL Age Relaxation
CategoryAge Relaxation
OBC03 years
SC/ST05 years
PwBDUnreserved10 years
OBC13 years
SC/ST15 years
Ex-SM03 years
Defence Personnel (Disable in Operation)03 years
Defence Personnel (Disabled in Operation)- SC/ST08 years
Widow/Divorced Women/Judicially Separated (not remarried)35 years of age
Widow/Divorced Women/Judicially Separated (not remarried)- SC/ST40 years of age
Central Govt. Employees40 years of age
Central Govt. Employees- SC/ST40 years of age

Nationality

(a) a citizen of India, or

(b) a subject of Nepal or Bhutan, or

(c) a Tibetan refugee who came over to India, before the 1st January 1962, to permanently settle in India, or

(d) a person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania(Formerly Tanganyika and Zanzibar), Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia, and Vietnam to permanently settle in India.

SSC CHSL 2025 Application Fees

Candidates must pay the application fee online to complete their submission.

CategoryFee
General/OBC (Male)₹100
SC/ST, Female, PwD, Ex-ServicemenNil (Exempted)

How to Apply for SSC CHSL 2025 Exam?

The application process for SSC CHSL 2025 is divided into two stages:

  1. OTR (One-Time Registration)
  2. Online Application for CHSL 2025

Candidates are supposed to follow the right set of steps to SSC CHSL Exam 2025 online. Below is the list of steps mentioned to complete the application process correctly.

PART 1: One-Time Registration (OTR)

(For first-time applicants only)

Step 1: Visit the SSC’s official website: https://ssc.gov.in

Step 2: On the homepage, look for “Register Now” in the top right corner and click it.

Step 3: Fill out your basic info:

  • Your name exactly as it appears on your 10th certificate
  • Date of birth, father’s and mother’s names
  • Class 10 board, year of passing, and roll number
  • Gender, category, nationality

Step 4: Set up your login:

  • Choose a username and password you’ll remember
  • Pick a security question and write down the answer somewhere safe

Step 5: Verify your mobile number and email with the OTPs you’ll receive.

NOTE: Make sure you’re using a number and email that is yours, and you have access to — all future communication from SSC will come here.

Step 6: Upload your:

  • Recent photo — not older than 3 months, clear, color, white background
  • Signature — on white paper with a black pen

Files should be in JPG format and under the size limit shown on screen.

Step 7: Submit everything and make sure that you got the confirmation message.

Once your registration is complete, you’ll receive a Registration ID. These are the important information or credentials, so make sure that you have saved them as they will be used for the login purpose during SSC CHSL 2025 form-filling process.

PART 2: Apply Online for SSC CHSL 2025

Once OTR is done, the next step is to fill out the actual CHSL application form.

Step 1: Again, come back to SSC’s official website and log in using your registration number and password.

SSC's website homepage.

Step 2: Once logged in, find and click on the “Apply” button under the “Quick Links” section.

Quick Links for apply online

Direct link for SSC CHSL 2025

Step 3: Enter the required details:

  • Educational qualifications (10th, 12th — marks, board, year)
  • Caste category, EWS status if applicable
  • Preferences for posts (like LDC, DEO, etc.)
  • Your choice of exam centres — usually, you can pick three

Step 4: Re-upload photo and signature if prompted.

Sometimes the system asks for a fresh upload during the application, or it may open the camera to take your fresh photo, even if you already did it during registration.

Step 5: After filling out the form, make sure you are double-checking everything.

What to Check: Check your name, DOB, category, and uploaded files. Mistakes here can cause issues later on, especially during document verification.

Step 6: Pay the application fee:

  • ₹100 if you belong to General or OBC (male)
  • No fee if you’re SC/ST, female, PwD, or ex-servicemen

Payment can be done through:

  • Debit/Credit card
  • UPI
  • Net banking

Step 7: Once the payment is done, you’ll get a confirmation on the screen.

Step 8: Download and save the final submitted form (PDF) and payment receipt (if you paid a fee)

SSC CHSL 2025 Selection Process

SSC CHSL Selection Process 2025 comprises two stages, Tier I and Tier II. Candidates who want to get into the ministerial department on clerical posts have to qualify for these two rounds of the selection process.

  • Tier I: SSC CHSL 2025 Tier I will be conducted in online mode. SSC will ask a total of 100 questions for 200 marks from General Intelligence, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, and English. A total of 60 minutes will be provided to attempt the exam.
  • Tier II: The SSC CHSL Tier II exam is conducted online in two sessions, i.e., Session I and Session II. Candidates have to answer objective-type questions with computer skill tests in Tier II. A separate time limit of 1 hour is provided to candidates for Sessions I and II.

SSC CHSL 2025 Exam Pattern

The selection process involves two tiers of online examinations: Tier I is for screening, and Tier II is the final step, which includes both objective questions and a skill test.

SSC CHSL 2025 Exam Pattern for Tier I

Know the key highlights in the SSC CHSL Exam Pattern for Tier I.

  • Tier I Subjects: General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, General Intelligence, and English Language
  • No. of Questions: 100 Questions
  • SSC CHSL Tier I Marks: 200 Marks
  • Time: 60 Minutes & 80 Minutes for PWBD Candidates
  • Negative Marking: 1/2 Mark Deducted for Incorrect Answer
SSC CHSL 2025 Exam Pattern for Tier I
SectionSubjectNo of QuestionsMax MarksExam Duration
1General Intelligence255060 minutes (80 Minutes for PWD candidates)
2General Awareness2550
3Quantitative Aptitude (Basic Arithmetic Skill)2550
4English Language (Basic Knowledge)2550
Total100 200

SSC CHSL 2025 Exam Pattern for Tier 2

SSC CHSL Exam is conducted in two sessions, i.e., Session I and Session II. Candidates have to attempt questions subjects of Mathematical Abilities, Reasoning and General Intelligence, English Language and Comprehension, and General Awareness. The Computer Skill Test is conducted in Session II, which is qualifying.

SessionSubjectNumber of QuestionsMaximum MarksTime allowed
Session- I (2 hours and 15 minutes)Section I:
A: Mathematical Abilities (30 Questions)
B: Reasoning and General Intelligence (30 Questions)
6060*3=1801 hour (for each section)(1 hour and 20 minutes for the candidates eligible for scribe as per Para-7.1, 7.2 and 7.3)
 Section II:
A: English Language and Comprehension (30 Questions)
B: General Awareness (20 Questions)
6060*3=180
 Section-III: Computer Knowledge Test (15 Questions)1515*3=4515 Minutes (20 minutes for the candidates eligible for scribe as per Para-7.1, 7.2, and 7.3)
Session- II  Section IV: Skill Test/ Typing Test  Part A: Skill Test for DEOs in the Department/ Ministry mentioned in Para 8.115 Minutes (20 minutes for the candidates eligible for scribe as per Para-7.1, 7.2, and 7.3)
Part B: Skill Test for DEOs except in the Department/ Ministry mentioned in Para 8.115 Minutes (20 minutes for the candidates eligible for scribe as per Para-7.1, 7.2 and 7.3)
Part C: Typing Test for LDC/ JSA.10 Minutes (15 minutes for the candidates eligible for scribe as per Para-7.1, 7.2, and 7.3)

SSC CHSL Syllabus

Candidates should start studying for the SSC CHSL 2025 Exams. A Study Plan can be framed after knowing the list of topics to be covered in Tier I and Tier II. Aspirants should take time to analyze topics. You can figure out your priorities to start studying for the SSC CHSL. Here, we have provided the detailed syllabus for SSC CHSL recruitment for Tier 1 and 2 exams.

SSC CHSL Syllabus
General IntelligenceQuantitative AptitudeEnglish LanguageGeneral Awareness
PuzzleProfit and LossReading ComprehensionCurrent Affairs
Logical ReasoningNumber SystemsPara jumblesCulture
Seating ArrangementSimplificationError CorrectionGeography
Data SufficiencySimple Interest & Compound Interest & Surds & IndicesFill in the blanksHistory
Blood RelationsWork & TimeParagraph CompletionEconomic Scene
Ranking/Direction/Alphabet TestMixtures & AllegationsMultiple MeaningScientific Research
Alphanumeric SeriesMensuration – Cylinder, Cone, SphereCloze TestAwards and Honors
TabulationData InterpretationOne Word SubstitutionBooks and Authors
SyllogismRatio and Proportion, PercentageActive and Passive VoiceGeneral Policy
Coded InequalitiesTime & DistanceMiscellaneous Sports
Input-OutputSequence & SeriesCurrent Events- National & International   
Coding DecodingPermutation, Combination & Probability

SSC CHSL Salary After 7th Pay Commission

SSC offers an attractive salary package after joining in different positions, such as Division Clerk (LDC), Data Entry Operator (DEO), and JSA. According to the 7th Pay Commission, the Salary Structure has been revised. SSC CHSL Salary begins from Rs. 19,900 under the 7th Pay Commission. Candidates are entitled to receive perks such as HRA, DA, Travel Allowance, Leave Travel Concession, and Other Special Allowances. The salary is revised considering the efforts and hard work of the candidates.

PostCityBasic PayHRATADA (17%)Gross SalaryDeductionsIn-Hand Salary
LDC/JSAX₹19,900₹4,776 (24%)₹3,600₹3,383₹31,659₹2,608₹29,051
Y₹19,900₹3,184 (16%)₹1,800₹3,383₹28,267₹2,608₹25,659
Z₹19,900₹1,592 (8%)₹1,800₹3,383₹26,675₹2,608₹24,067
PA/SA/DEOX₹25,500₹6,120 (24%)₹3,600₹4,335₹39,555₹3,264₹36,291
Y₹25,500₹4,080 (16%)₹1,800₹4,335₹35,715₹3,264₹32,451
Z₹25,500₹2,040 (8%)₹1,800₹4,335₹33,675₹3,264₹30,411

SSC CHSL Admit Card

SSC CHSL admit card will be released 2-3 days before the exam. It is an important and mandatory document that will provide you with entry to the examination hall. It consists of important information such as your personal details, exam center address, exam dates, and other information. Stay updated with us to get the latest updates regarding the admit card.

SSC CHSL Result

The result for the SSC CHSL Tier I exam will be released approximately 4-6 weeks after the exam is successfully conducted. The Tier I result is based on a cut-off score, and only those who clear it will be eligible for the Tier II exam.

SSC CHSL Preparation Tips

Here, we have provided some general preparation tips that will help you prepare for SSC CHSL exam effectively.

  • Focus on Fundamentals: Since the Tier I exam is postponed, use this time to solidify your basic concepts in Quantitative Aptitude and Reasoning.
  • Daily Current Affairs: Dedicate an hour daily to General Awareness, focusing heavily on the last six months of Current Affairs.
  • Mock Test Analysis: Don’t just take mock tests; analyze them. Identify weak topics and dedicate focused time to them.
  • English Language: Practice Reading Comprehension and Error Correction daily to build fluency and accuracy.
  • Tier II Preparation: Start preparing for the Computer Knowledge Test and basic typing/skill test now, as they are essential for final selection in Tier II.

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FAQs: SSC CHSL 2025 Exam Date

Has the SSC CHSL 2025 Notification been released?

Yes, the SSC CHSL 2025 Notification was officially released on June 23, 2025.

Is there any negative marking in the SSC CHSL 2025 Exam?

Yes. 0.50 Marks will be deducted for every wrong answer in the SSC CHSL Exam.

What are the SSC CHSL 2025 Tier 2 Exam Dates?

SSC has not released the SSC CHSL 2025 Tier 2 exam dates yet.

What are SSC CHSL Posts?

The SSC CHSL Post includes Data Entry Operators, Postal Assistant/Sorting Assistant & Lower Divisional Clerk/Junior Secretariat Assistant.

What is the selection process for SSC CHSL?

The SSC CHSL Selection Process includes 2 stages, i.e., Tier 1, Tier 2 (Both are Computer-Based exams), followed by Document Verification.

How many vacancies have been released for the SSC CHSL 2025 Recruitment?

A total of 3,131 vacancies have been released for the SSC CHSL 2025 recruitment.

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