{"id":147243,"date":"2025-10-27T18:35:28","date_gmt":"2025-10-27T13:05:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/?p=147243"},"modified":"2025-10-27T18:35:29","modified_gmt":"2025-10-27T13:05:29","slug":"ssc-chsl-eligibility-criteria-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/ssc-chsl-eligibility-criteria-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"SSC CHSL Eligibility Criteria 2025, Check Age Limit, Education Qualification"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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  1. Age & Education:<\/strong> You must be aged 18\u201327 years<\/strong> (as of Aug 1, 2025) and have completed 10+2<\/strong>. For DEO, Science with Math<\/strong> in 10+2 is a must.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Age Relaxation:<\/strong> Reserved categories get a break: SC\/ST get 5 years<\/strong>, and OBC get 3 years<\/strong> relaxation over the 27-year limit.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Attempts & Status:<\/strong> There’s no limit on attempts<\/strong> as long as you meet the age bar. Must be an Indian citizen<\/strong> or hold a government-issued eligibility certificate.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    SSC CHSL Eligibility Criteria 2025<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Staff Selection Commission (SSC) conducts the SSC CHSL exam<\/a><\/strong> to recruit candidates for various posts such as LDC, JSA, and DEO. To begin with, applicants must be Indian citizens or fall under certain eligible categories, like subjects of Nepal\/Bhutan, or Tibetan refugees who settled in India before January 1, 1962. Candidates must hold a 10+2 (Intermediate) or equivalent qualification from a recognized board. The minimum age limit is 18 years, and the maximum is 27 years, calculated as on 1st August 2025. Age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories. Additionally, applicants for Data Entry Operator (DEO) posts must have passed 10+2 with the Science stream and Mathematics as a subject. Failing to meet these criteria will lead to disqualification from the recruitment process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    SSC CHSL Eligibility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) conducts the SSC Combined Higher Secondary Level (CHSL) 2025 to recruit candidates for various posts, namely Lower Division Clerk (LDC), Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA), and Data Entry Operator (DEO). Candidates who want to appear in the exam are highly advised to first check their eligibility criteria so that they become able to know whether they are eligible to appear in the exam or not. Here, we have provided an overview related to the SSC CHSL eligibility criteria 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Eligibility Component<\/strong><\/td>Details<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead>
    Exam Conducting Body<\/strong><\/td>Staff Selection Commission (SSC)<\/td><\/tr>
    Post Name<\/strong><\/td>Lower Division Clerk (LDC), Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA), Data Entry Operator (DEO)<\/td><\/tr>
    Vacancy<\/strong><\/td>3131<\/td><\/tr>
    Educational Qualification<\/strong><\/td>10+2 (Intermediate) or equivalent from a recognized board.<\/td><\/tr>
    Special Qualification<\/strong><\/td>DEO Posts: Must have passed 10+2 with Science stream and Mathematics<\/strong> as a subject.<\/td><\/tr>
    Age Limit<\/strong><\/td>Minimum 18 years and Maximum 27 years (as on 1st August 2025)<\/td><\/tr>
    Nationality<\/strong><\/td>Indian citizen or subject of Nepal\/Bhutan, or Tibetan refugee (before Jan 1, 1962)<\/td><\/tr>
    Valid Documents Required<\/strong><\/td>10+2 Certificate, Photo ID, and Category Proof (if applicable)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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    SSC CHSL Age Limit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    The primary age limit for SSC CHSL 2025 is 18 to 27 years<\/strong>, calculated as on 1st August 2025<\/strong>. This criterion ensures that the right demographic applies for the LDC, JSA, and DEO posts. There is no limit on the number of attempts<\/strong>, provided the candidate meets the age criteria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    SSC CHSL Age Relaxation 2025<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    The SSC CHSL Age Relaxation 2025 offers some extra years beyond the upper age limit for candidates from reserved categories and special groups. This ensures fair opportunities for SC, ST, OBC, PwD, ex-servicemen, and other eligible applicants. Below, we have mentioned the SSC CHSL category-wise age limit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Category<\/strong><\/th>Age Relaxation<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
    SSC CHSL Age Limit for SC\/ST<\/td>5 years<\/td><\/tr>
    SSC CHSL Age Limit for OBC<\/td>3 years<\/td><\/tr>
    SSC CHSL Age Limit for PwD (Unreserved)<\/td>10 years<\/td><\/tr>
    SSC CHSL Age Limit for PwD (OBC)<\/td>13 years<\/td><\/tr>
    SSC CHSL Age Limit for PwD (SC\/ST)<\/td>15 years<\/td><\/tr>
    SSC CHSL Age Limit for Ex-Servicemen<\/td>3 years after military service<\/td><\/tr>
    J&K Domicile (1980\u20131989)<\/td>5 years<\/td><\/tr>
    Disabled Defence Personnel<\/td>3 years<\/td><\/tr>
    Disabled Defence Personnel (SC\/ST)<\/td>8 years<\/td><\/tr>
    Central Govt Employees (Min. 3 years service)<\/td>Up to 40 years (General)<\/td><\/tr>
    Central Govt Employees (SC\/ST)<\/td>Up to 45 years<\/td><\/tr>
    Widowed\/Divorced Women (Unmarried)<\/td>Up to 35 years<\/td><\/tr>
    Widowed\/Divorced Women (Unmarried) \u2013 SC\/ST<\/td>Up to 40 years<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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    SSC CHSL Education Qualification<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Educational qualification is an important parameter that is involved in the SSC CHSL eligibility criteria 2025. Applicants must have completed 10+2 (Intermediate)<\/strong> or an equivalent qualification from a recognized board. The required qualifications for each post are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Post<\/strong><\/th>Educational Requirement<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
    DEO (Ministries like Consumer Affairs, etc.)<\/td>Must have passed or appeared in 10+2 or equivalent from a recognized board<\/td><\/tr>
    LDC\/JSA & Other DEO Posts<\/td>Must have completed 10+2 with Science stream and Mathematics<\/strong> as a mandatory subject<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    SSC CHSL Nationality<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Candidates must fulfill the nationality requirements as mentioned by the SSC. To appear in the SSC CHSL 2025 exam, applicants must be:<\/p>\n\n\n\n