SSC CHSL 2025 Notification
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.
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 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.
| Events | Details |
| Organisation | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Post Name | Lower Divisional Clerk (LDC)/Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA), Data Entry Operator (DEO), Data Entry Operator (Grade A), Postal Assistants (PA)/Sorting Assistants (SA) |
| Exam Name | SSC CHSL (Combined Higher Secondary Level) 2025 |
| Vacancy | 3,131 (Tentative) |
| Exam Dates | Tier I: From 12th to 30th November 2025 |
| Exam Mode | Computer-Based (Online) |
| Recruitment Process | Tier I → Tier II → Document Verification |
| Salary Range (In-hand) | ₹24,000 to ₹36,000 approx. |
| Official Website | https://ssc.gov.in |
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.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | June 23, 2025 |
| Start Date to Apply Online | June 23, 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | July 18, 2025 |
| Last Date for Online Fee Payment | July 19, 2025 |
| Application Correction Window | 25th to 26th July 2025 (23:00) |
| Tier-I Exam Dates | From 12th to 30th November 2025 |
| Tier-II Exam Dates | February-March 2026 |
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.
Here we have provided the category-wise vacancy details. For detailed vacancies post-wise, you can check by clicking on the link given below.
| Category | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|
| UR | 1498 |
| SC | 436 |
| ST | 228 |
| OBC | 682 |
| EWS | 287 |
| ESM | 277 |
| OH | 34 |
| HH | 35 |
| VH | 33 |
| Other PWD | 34 |
| Total | 3131 |
Here, we have provided the post-wise SSC CHSL vacancy 2025 in a table format.
| Posts | Total 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 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
| Year | LDC/JSA | PA/SA | DEO | Court Clerk | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | TBA | — | TBA | — | 3131 |
| 2024 | TBA | — | TBA | — | 3712 |
| 2023 | — | — | — | NA | 1600 |
| 2022 | 3185 | 898 | 42 | 601 | 4726 |
| 2021 | 3181 | 3598 | 26 | 88 | 4893 |
| 2020 | 2359 | 3880 | 02 | 56 | 5789 |
| 2019 | 2648 | 3222 | 02 | 917 | 6789 |
| 2018 | 898 | 2359 | 02 | NA | 3259 |
Candidates must fulfill specific criteria related to education, age, and nationality to be eligible for the SSC CHSL 2025 recruitment drive.
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.
| Post | Requirement |
| 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. |
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.
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 | ||
| Category | Age Relaxation | |
| OBC | 03 years | |
| SC/ST | 05 years | |
| PwBD | Unreserved | 10 years |
| OBC | 13 years | |
| SC/ST | 15 years | |
| Ex-SM | 03 years | |
| Defence Personnel (Disable in Operation) | 03 years | |
| Defence Personnel (Disabled in Operation)- SC/ST | 08 years | |
| Widow/Divorced Women/Judicially Separated (not remarried) | 35 years of age | |
| Widow/Divorced Women/Judicially Separated (not remarried)- SC/ST | 40 years of age | |
| Central Govt. Employees | 40 years of age | |
| Central Govt. Employees- SC/ST | 40 years of age | |
(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.
Candidates must pay the application fee online to complete their submission.
| Category | Fee |
| General/OBC (Male) | ₹100 |
| SC/ST, Female, PwD, Ex-Servicemen | Nil (Exempted) |
The application process for SSC CHSL 2025 is divided into two stages:
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.
(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:
Step 4: Set up your login:
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:
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.
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.
Step 2: Once logged in, find and click on the “Apply” button under the “Quick Links” section.
Step 3: Enter the required details:
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:
Payment can be done through:
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 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.
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.
Know the key highlights in the SSC CHSL Exam Pattern for Tier I.
| SSC CHSL 2025 Exam Pattern for Tier I | ||||
| Section | Subject | No of Questions | Max Marks | Exam Duration |
| 1 | General Intelligence | 25 | 50 | 60 minutes (80 Minutes for PWD candidates) |
| 2 | General Awareness | 25 | 50 | |
| 3 | Quantitative Aptitude (Basic Arithmetic Skill) | 25 | 50 | |
| 4 | English Language (Basic Knowledge) | 25 | 50 | |
| Total | 100 | 200 | ||
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.
| Session | Subject | Number of Questions | Maximum Marks | Time allowed |
| Session- I (2 hours and 15 minutes) | Section I: A: Mathematical Abilities (30 Questions) B: Reasoning and General Intelligence (30 Questions) | 60 | 60*3=180 | 1 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) | 60 | 60*3=180 | ||
| Section-III: Computer Knowledge Test (15 Questions) | 15 | 15*3=45 | 15 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 8.1 | – | 15 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 8.1 | – | 15 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) |
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 Intelligence | Quantitative Aptitude | English Language | General Awareness |
| Puzzle | Profit and Loss | Reading Comprehension | Current Affairs |
| Logical Reasoning | Number Systems | Para jumbles | Culture |
| Seating Arrangement | Simplification | Error Correction | Geography |
| Data Sufficiency | Simple Interest & Compound Interest & Surds & Indices | Fill in the blanks | History |
| Blood Relations | Work & Time | Paragraph Completion | Economic Scene |
| Ranking/Direction/Alphabet Test | Mixtures & Allegations | Multiple Meaning | Scientific Research |
| Alphanumeric Series | Mensuration – Cylinder, Cone, Sphere | Cloze Test | Awards and Honors |
| Tabulation | Data Interpretation | One Word Substitution | Books and Authors |
| Syllogism | Ratio and Proportion, Percentage | Active and Passive Voice | General Policy |
| Coded Inequalities | Time & Distance | Miscellaneous | Sports |
| Input-Output | Sequence & Series | Current Events- National & International | |
| Coding Decoding | Permutation, Combination & Probability | ||
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.
| Post | City | Basic Pay | HRA | TA | DA (17%) | Gross Salary | Deductions | In-Hand Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LDC/JSA | X | ₹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/DEO | X | ₹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 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.
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.
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Yes, the SSC CHSL 2025 Notification was officially released on June 23, 2025.
Yes. 0.50 Marks will be deducted for every wrong answer in the SSC CHSL Exam.
SSC has not released the SSC CHSL 2025 Tier 2 exam dates yet.
The SSC CHSL Post includes Data Entry Operators, Postal Assistant/Sorting Assistant & Lower Divisional Clerk/Junior Secretariat Assistant.
The SSC CHSL Selection Process includes 2 stages, i.e., Tier 1, Tier 2 (Both are Computer-Based exams), followed by Document Verification.
A total of 3,131 vacancies have been released for the SSC CHSL 2025 recruitment.
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