SSC CHSL Notification 2025 has been officially released on 23rd June 2025 at their official website ssc.gov.in for the recruitment of posts like Lower Division Clerk (LDC), Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA), and Data Entry Operator (DEO). As per the notification, SSC has released a total of 3131 vacancies. The application process has ended, and those who have filled out the form must check the complete notification. Below, we have provided the direct link to download the notification for SSC CHSL 2025 recruitment process.
SSC CHSL Notification 2025 - Click to Check
SSC CHSL Exam Highlights
SSC CHSL exam is an important opportunity for students seeking government jobs. Below, we have provided an exam highlight to give a quick look at key details like posts, vacancies, exam dates, and salary. It helps you understand everything before starting your preparation.
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Organisation
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Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
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Post Name
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Lower Division Clerk (LDC), Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA), Data Entry Operator (DEO)
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Exam Name
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SSC CHSL 2025
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Vacancy
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3131
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Tier 1 Exam Dates
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12th to 30th November 2025
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Exam Mode
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Online (Computer-Based Test)
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Recruitment Process
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Tier 1 (CBT) + Tier 2 (CBT + Skill Test)
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Salary (Basic Pay)
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Starts from ₹19,900 to ₹29,200 (Varies by Post)
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Official Website
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www.ssc.gov.in
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SSC CHSL Important Dates
SSC follows a systematic schedule for the SSC CHSL exam. Aspirants must keep track of these dates to ensure they don't miss any deadlines.
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Activity
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Dates
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Notification Date
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23rd June 2025
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Application Start Date
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23rd June 2025
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Last Date to Apply
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18th July 2025 (11 pm)
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Last Date for Online Fee Payment
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19th July 2025 (11 pm)
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Application Form Correction
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25th & 26th July 2025 (11 pm)
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SSC CHSL 2025 Slot Selection
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22nd to 28th October 2025
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SSC CHSL City Intimation Slip 2025
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5th November 2025
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SSC CHSL Admit Card 2025
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9th November 2025
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Tier 1 Exam
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12th to 30th November 2025
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Tier-2 Exam
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January/February 2026
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SSC CHSL Vacancy 2025
Staff Selection Commission has announced a total of 3131 vacancies to recruit candidates for DEO/DEO Grade ‘A’, LDC/JSA posts.
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.
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Category
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Total Vacancies
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UR
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1498
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SC
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436
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ST
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228
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OBC
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682
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EWS
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287
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ESM
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277
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OH
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34
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HH
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35
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VH
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33
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Other PWD
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34
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Total
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3131
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SSC CHSL Post-wise Vacancies 2025
Here, we have provided the post-wise SSC CHSL vacancy 2025 in a table format.
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Posts
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Total Vacancies
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Lower Division Clerk (LDC)/Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA)
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3,098
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Data Entry Operator (DEO)
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33
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SSC CHSL Vacancy Trends for the Last 7 Years
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 previous year vacancies.
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Year
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LDC/JSA
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PA/SA
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DEO
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Court Clerk
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Total Vacancies
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2025
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3098
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33
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3131
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2024
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TBA
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--
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TBA
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3712
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2023
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--
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NA
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1600
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2022
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3185
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898
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42
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601
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4726
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2021
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3181
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3598
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26
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88
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4893
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2020
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2359
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3880
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02
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56
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5789
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2019
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2648
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3222
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02
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917
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6789
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2018
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898
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2359
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02
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NA
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3259
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SSC CHSL Eligibility Criteria
To apply for the SSC CHSL exam, you must meet four main requirements: Age Limit, Educational Qualification, Age Relaxation rules (if applicable), and Nationality.
Educational Qualification
Candidates applying for SSC CHSL 2025 must ensure they meet the required educational qualifications for each post. The table below provides clear details of the minimum eligibility criteria for different roles.
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Post
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Requirement
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Data Entry Operator (DEO)
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Passed Class 12th with Mathematics and Science Stream subjects.
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LDC/JSA and DEO/DEO Grade A (Except for the above DEO post)
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Qualified Class 12th (or equivalent) from a recognized educational board.
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Age Limit as of 1/1/2026
This is the basic age requirement you must meet as of the cut-off date (usually 1st August 2025).
- Minimum Age: You must be at least 18 years old.
- Maximum Age: You must not be older than 27 years old.
Age Relaxation
If you belong to a reserved category, the government gives you a break by increasing your maximum age limit.
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SSC CHSL Age Relaxation
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Category
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Age Relaxation
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OBC
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03 years
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SC/ST
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05 years
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PwBD
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Unreserved
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10 years
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OBC
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13 years
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SC/ST
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15 years
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Ex-SM
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03 years
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Defence Personnel (Disable in Operation)
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03 years
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Defence Personnel (Disabled in Operation)- SC/ST
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08 years
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Widow/Divorced Women/Judicially Separated (not remarried)
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35 years of age
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Widow/Divorced Women/Judicially Separated (not remarried)- SC/ST
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40 years of age
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Central Govt. Employees
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40 years of age
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Central Govt. Employees- SC/ST
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40 years of age
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Nationality
You must be one of the following to be eligible to apply:
(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 Application Fees
To complete your online application process, you have to pay a certain amount as an application fee. However, these fees vary category-wise.
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Category
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Application Fee
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General/OBC/EWS
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₹100/-
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SC/ST/PwD/Ex-Servicemen/Female Candidates
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₹0/- (Exempted from Fee)
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SSC CHSL 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 Tier 1 Exam Pattern
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
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SSC CHSL Tier 1 Exam Pattern
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Section
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Subject
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No of Questions
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Max Marks
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Exam Duration
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1
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General Intelligence
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25
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50
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60 minutes (80 Minutes for PWD candidates)
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2
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General Awareness
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25
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50
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3
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Quantitative Aptitude (Basic Arithmetic Skill)
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25
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50
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4
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English Language (Basic Knowledge)
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25
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50
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Total
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100
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200
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SSC CHSL Tier 2 Exam Pattern
SSC CHSL Exam is conducted in two sessions, i.e., Session I and Session II. Candidates have to attempt questions of subjects: 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.
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Session
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Subject
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Number of Questions
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Maximum Marks
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Time allowed
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Session- I (2 hours and 15 minutes)
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Section I:
A: Mathematical Abilities (30 Questions)
B: Reasoning and General Intelligence (30 Questions)
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60
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60*3=180
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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)
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Section II:
A: English Language and Comprehension (30 Questions)
B: General Awareness (20 Questions)
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60
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60*3=180
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Section-III: Computer Knowledge Test (15 Questions)
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15
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15*3=45
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15 Minutes (20 minutes for the candidates eligible for scribe as per Para-7.1, 7.2, and 7.3)
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Session- II
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Section IV: Skill Test/ Typing Test
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Part A: Skill Test for DEOs in the Department/ Ministry mentioned in Para 8.1
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15 Minutes (20 minutes for the candidates eligible for scribe as per Para-7.1, 7.2, and 7.3)
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Part B: Skill Test for DEOs except in the Department/ Ministry mentioned in Para 8.1
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15 Minutes (20 minutes for the candidates eligible for scribe as per Para-7.1, 7.2 and 7.3)
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Part C: Typing Test for LDC/ JSA.
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10 Minutes (15 minutes for the candidates eligible for scribe as per Para-7.1, 7.2, and 7.3)
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SSC CHSL Syllabus
SSC CHSL syllabus consists of four main sections: general intelligence, quantitative aptitude, English language, and general awareness. You need to focus on these four equally to clear the Tier 1 cut-off. Below, we have provided a detailed syllabus. You are advised to first go through the syllabus and then start your preparation for the exam.
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SSC CHSL Syllabus
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General Intelligence
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Quantitative Aptitude
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English Language
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General Awareness
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Puzzle
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Profit and Loss
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Reading Comprehension
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Current Affairs
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Logical Reasoning
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Number Systems
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Para jumbles
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Culture
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Seating Arrangement
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Simplification
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Error Correction
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Geography
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Data Sufficiency
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Simple Interest & Compound Interest & Surds & Indices
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Fill in the blanks
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History
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Blood Relations
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Work & Time
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Paragraph Completion
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Economic Scene
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Ranking/Direction/Alphabet Test
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Mixtures & Allegations
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Multiple Meaning
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Scientific Research
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Alphanumeric Series
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Mensuration – Cylinder, Cone, Sphere
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Cloze Test
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Awards and Honors
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Tabulation
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Data Interpretation
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One Word Substitution
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Books and Authors
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Syllogism
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Ratio and Proportion, Percentage
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Active and Passive Voice
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General Policy
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Coded Inequalities
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Time & Distance
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Miscellaneous
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Sports
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Input-Output
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Sequence & Series
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Current Events- National & International
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Coding Decoding
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Permutation, Combination & Probability
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SSC CHSL Salary
The salary for SSC CHSL posts is attractive and comes with many benefits. Here, we have provided the salary structure for each SSC CHSL post.
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Post
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Pay Level
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Basic Pay
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Approx In-Hand Salary (X-Cities)
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LDC/JSA
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Pay Level-2
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₹19,900
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₹38,000 – ₹41,000 per month
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DEO / DEO Grade 'A'
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Pay Level-4 & 5
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₹25,500 or ₹29,200
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₹42,000 – ₹48,000+ per month
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SSC CHSL Admit Card
SSC CHSL Tier 1 Admit Card 2025 has been released on the official regional websites. Candidates whose applications have been accepted can download their admit card. It is a mandatory document required to get entry to the examination hall.
SSC CHSL Result
The SSC CHSL Tier 1 Result 2025 will be released on the official website, ssc.gov.in, likely in January 2026 (based on previous trends). Candidates who passed the Tier 1 exam will be eligible to appear in the Tier 2 exam.
SSC CHSL Preparation Tips
Here, we have provided some preparation tips that you should follow for your SSC CHSL 2025 exam preparation.
- Understand the Pattern: Before you start your preparation, check the detailed syllabus and exam pattern thoroughly, so that you can get an idea of the level of the exam.
- Focus on Tier 2 Subjects: Since Tier 2 marks decide your selection, give special attention to the advanced topics in Maths and Reasoning. Also, focus on the computer knowledge section and skill test/typing test.
- Practice Daily: Solve one full Mock Test every week to manage your speed and time effectively.
- Daily Revision: Make short notes for General Awareness and revise them regularly.
- Time Management: Practice the Typing/Skill Test daily to meet the speed requirement, as it is mandatory to qualify.