The SSC CHSL 2025 Notification is released on the official website i.e. ssc.gov.in, the commission has release the complete details of SSC CHSL Recruitment 2025 on 23rd June 2025 with application forms at www.ssc.gov.in,. Check the official website and our article for the latest updates regarding the SSC CHSL 2025. The SSC CHSL Recruitment 2025 application form was released on 23rd June 2025 and will end on 18th July 2025 (11 pm). Other all important dates are given below.
SSC CHSL Recruitment 2025 Notification
The Staff Selection Commission will hold a competitive examination for recruitment to the Group C posts viz. Lower Divisional Clerk/ Junior Secretariat Assistant, and Data Entry Operators for various Ministries/ Departments/ Offices of the Government of India and various Constitutional Bodies/ Statutory Bodies/ Tribunals, etc.
Staff Selection Commission has released the SSC CHSL Notification 2025 PDF on their official website ssc.gov.in. The commission has release 3131 vacancies for various posts. This will be a great opportunity for the young aspirants who desire to serve in Ministries/ Departments/ Organizations of the Government of India. This article has summarized all the important details of SSC CHSL Notification 2025.
SSC CHSL 2025 Overview
The table below provides an overview of the SSC CHSL Notification 2025. The table below contains all the details related to the SSC CHSL Exam Pattern, CHSL Syllabus, Tier 1 Exam Date, etc.
| Exam Particulars | Details |
| Exam Name | SSC CHSL (Staff Selection Commission-Combined Higher Secondary Level) |
| Conducting Body | SSC |
| Exam Level | National |
| Exam Frequency | Once a year |
| Exam Mode | Online |
| Date For SSC CHSL Notification 2025 | 23rd June 2025 |
| Last date Of Apply | 18th July 2025 (11 pm) |
| SSC CHSL Tier-1 Exam 2025 | 8th to 18th September 2025 |
| SSC CHSL Tier-2 Exam 2025 | February-March 2026 |
| Age Limit | 18 – 32 Year |
| Exam Duration | Tier – 1 1 Hour Tier – 2 (2 Session) 2:40 Minute |
| SSC CHSL Vacancy 2025 | 3131 vacancies |
| SSC CHSL Vacancy 2024 (Previous Year) | 3712 |
| Qualification | 12th Standard |
| SSC CHSL Tier 1 Syllabus | 1- General Intelligence 25 Qs 2- General Awareness/ G.k 25 Qs 3- Quantitative Aptitude 25 Qs 4- English Language 25 Qs |
| SSC CHSL Tier 2 Syllabus | 1- Mathematical Ability 30 Qs 2- Reasoning And General Intelligence 30 Qs 3- English Language 40 Qs 4- General Awareness 20 Qs 5-Comp. Knowledge 15 Qs Paper 2 – Skill And Typing 100 Qs |
| CHSL Exam Pattern | Tier 1: Objective-type – Multiple Choice Questions Tier 2: Objective-type – Multiple Choice Questions except for Module II of Section III |
| Negative Marking | 0.50 for each incorrect answer marked in Tier 1 – 1 mark for each wrong answer in Section-I, Section-II, and Module-I of Section-III in Tier 2 |
| Exam Purpose | Selection of candidates for posts of LDC, JSA, and DEO |
| Exam Language | English and Hindi |
| No. of Test Cities | Over 100 Cities |
| Official Website | ssc.gov.in |
SSC CHSL Exam 2025 Important Dates
The SSC CHSL recruitment exam has several significant dates listed below.
| Events | SSC CHSL Dates 2025 | SSC CHSL Dates 2024 |
| SSC CHSL notification | 23rd June 2025 | April 8, 2024 |
| Online Application begins | 23rd June 2025 | April 8, 2024 |
| Last day for application submission | 18th July 2025 (11 pm) | May 7, 2024 |
| Last Date to Pay the Fee | 19 July 2025 (11 PM) | |
| Application Form Correction | 23rd and 24th July 2025 (11 PM) | May 11, 2024 |
| SSC CHSL Tier 1 admit card | August 2025 | June 2024 |
| SSC CHSL tier 1 Exam date | 8th to 18th September 2025 | 1 July 24 – 11 July 24 |
| Answer Key Available Paper I | – | 18 July 2024 |
| SSC CHSL Tier 1 Result | – | 06 September 2024 |
| Marks Available Paper I | – | 16 Oct 2024 |
| Admit Card release date for Tier 2 exam | – | few days before days |
| SSC CHSL Tier 2 Exam Date | February-March 2026 | 18 Nov 2024 |
| Option Form Available | – | 04 Feb 2025 |
| SSC CHSL Tier 2 Result | – | 18 Feb 2025 |
SSC CHSL Vacancy 2025
As per the SSC CHSL Notification 2025, a tentative total of 3131 vacancies have been announced for the recruitment of LDC, JSA, and DEO posts for the FY 2025-26. The post-wise vacancy details from previous years are provided below.
| Year | LDC/ JSA | PA/ SA | DEO | Court Clerk | Total |
| 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 |
SSC CHSL Vacancy 2024 (Previous Year)
There were total of 3712 vacancies. Confirmed vacancies are determined at the appropriate time. Updated vacancies, if any, along with post-wise and category-wise vacancies will be made available in due course of time on the Commission’s website https://ssc.gov.in.
The SSC CHSL previous year vacancies and upcoming vacancies are given in the tables below:
SSC CHSL 2021 Vacancies
| Category | Number of Vacancies |
|---|---|
| UR | 2924 |
| OBC | 1049 |
| SC | 990 |
| ST | 469 |
| EWS | 640 |
| Total | 6072 |
SSC CHSL (2019-20) Vacancies
| Post | Vacancy |
|---|---|
| LDC/ JSA | 1269 |
| PA/ SA | 3598 |
| DEO | 26 |
| Total | 4893 |
SSC CHSL (2018-19) Vacancies
| Post Name | Vacancy |
|---|---|
| LDC/ JSA | 1865 |
| PA/ SA | 3730 |
| DEO | 54 |
| Total | 5649 |
Also check, SSC CGL 2024 Vacancies.
SSC CHSL Application Fee 2025
The candidates can proceed to submit the application fee for SSC CHSL Recruitment 2025 either online mode or offline mode. A candidate must pay Rs. 100/-SSC CHSL 2025 Online Application Fee.
- General/OBC /EWS – Rs. 100
- SC/ST/PH/ All category female candidates are exempted from application fee payment.
How to apply for the SSC CHSL Exam 2025?
The following steps will be helpful to apply online for SSC CHSL 2025:
- Step 1: Visit SSC’s official website.
- Step 2: On the homepage, log in using your registration number, password, and security code.
- Step 3: On your dashboard, click on the “Latest Notification” tab and click on the “Apply” button
- Step 4: Start applying by filling in all of the details as required
- Step 5: Submit all documents if asked
- Step 6: Pay the registration fees online.
SSC CHSL Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must satisfy and fulfill the detailed eligibility criteria described in the notification PDF released by the commission. Age and educational qualifications are important factors in determining eligibility. We are discussing all the important eligibility requirements that candidates must meet to register for SSC CHSL Recruitment 2025.
SSC CHSL Age Limit
The age Limit for SSC CHSL 2025 is given below. Candidates should check the CHSL age limit before applying for the exam.
- The minimum age should be 18 years.
- The maximum age should be 27 years.
- The age relaxation for upper age is according to the mentioned notification.
- The Age Relaxation for the SSC CHSL Recruitment 2025 Exam–
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| OBC | 3 years |
| SC | 5 years |
| ST | 5 years |
| PWD | 10 years |
| PWD + OBC | 13 years |
| PWD + SC | 15 years |
| PWD + ST | 15 years |
| Ex-Servicemen (ESM) | 3 years |
SSC CHSL Citizenship 2025
The candidates need to fulfill the following Citizenship criteria to be eligible for the SSC CHSL Exam 2025:
- (a) a citizen of India, or
- (b) a subject of Nepal, or
- (c) a subject of Bhutan, or
- (d) a Tibetan refugee who came over to India, before the 1st of January 1962, intending to permanently settle in India, or
- (e) 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 intending to permanently settle in India.
SSC CHSL Educational Qualification
The educational requirements vary for the different positions for which the candidate is applying. The job posting outlines the required educational qualifications for the position.
| Post | SSC CHSL Educational Qualification |
| LDC/ JSA | Candidates must have passed the 12th Standard or equivalent examination from a recognized Board or University. |
| DEO/ DEO Grade ‘A’ |
SSC CHSL Salary 2025
After the 7th pay Commission, the SSC CHSL salary 2025 structure for the above-mentioned posts is given below:
| SSC CHSL Salary | |
| Post | Pay Band |
| Lower Division Clerk (LDC)/ Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) | Pay Level-2 (Rs.19,900-63,200) |
| Data Entry Operator (DEO) | Pay Level-4 (Rs. 25,500-81,100) and Level-5 (Rs. 29,200-92,300) |
| Data Entry Operator- Grade A | Pay Level-4 (Rs. 25,500-81,100) |
SSC CHSL Selection Process 2025
The selection process for SSC CHSL 2025 is given below in the table:
| TIER | Type | Exam Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Tier – I | Objective Multiple Choice | Computer-Based (online) |
| Tier – II | Tier II will include the following three sections having two modules each including a skill test | Computer-Based (online) |
SSC CHSL Exam Pattern 2025
The SSC CHSL paper pattern consists of three tiers which are given below in detailed form:
SSC CHSL Tier 1 Exam Pattern
The exam pattern of the CHSL Tier 1 Exam pattern 2025 written test is given below:
- The SSC CHSL Tier I exam is a computer-based online test (CBT) exam conducted online.
- Candidates are given a total of 60 minutes to solve the SSC CHSL Tier-I paper comprising 100 questions that count to a total of 200 marks (2 marks for each question).
- For each wrong attempt, candidates are penalized with a 1/2 mark in the Tier-1 exam.
| Subject | Total Questions | Total Marks | Exam Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence | 25 | 50 | 60 Minutes |
| English Language | 25 | 50 | |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 50 | |
| General Awareness / General Knowledge | 25 | 50 | |
| Total | 100 | 200 |
SSC CHSL Tier 2 Exam Pattern
The exam pattern of SSC CHSL 2025 will be conducted in two sessions with different time durations:
SSC CHSL Exam Pattern Session 1
| Section | Subject | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Time Given |
| Section 1 | Mathematical Abilities | 30 | 90 | 60 minutes (80 minutes for PH candidates) |
| Reasoning and General Intelligence | 30 | 90 | ||
| Section 2 | English Language | 40 | 120 | |
| General Awareness | 20 | 60 | ||
| Section 3 | Computer Knowledge Module | 15 | 45 | 15 Minutes (20 minutes for PH candidates) |
SSC CHSL Exam Pattern Session 2
| Section | Subject | Part | Maximum Marks | Time Allowed |
| Section 3 | Skill Test/ Typing Test Module | Part A Skill Test for DEOs | – | 15 Minutes (20 minutes for PH candidates) |
| Part B Typing Test for LDC/ JSA | – | 10 Minutes (15 minutes for PH candidates) |
SSC CHSL Previous Year Question Paper
Here are the SSC CHSL Previous Year Papers listed in the table below:
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SSC CHSL Syllabus 2025
The detailed CHSL Syllabus 2025 is given. Candidates can start their preparation according to the syllabus given below. The below syllabus of CHSL contains important topics only which helps candidates to prepare their best for the SSC CHSL Exam 2025.
SSC CHSL Syllabus For Tier 1
The SSC CHSL Tier 1 Online-based exam includes 4 sections, namely General Intelligence and Reasoning, Quantitative Ability, English Language, and General Awareness.
| Sections | Topics | Weightage |
|---|---|---|
| General Knowledge and General Awareness | Analogy Figural, Number & Symbolic Classifications Number Series Venn diagram Pattern- Folding-unfolding Coding-Decoding Problem-Solving Non-verbal reasoning Verbal reasoning Missing Numbers | 4-5 Questions 3-4 Questions 4-5 Questions 2-3 Questions 5-6 Questions 4-5 Questions |
| English Language | Error Spotting Fill in the Blanks Para Jumbles Cloze test Synonyms & Antonyms Phrase and idioms One Word Substitution Spellings Improvement of sentences Active/Passive voices & direct/Indirect sentences Reading comprehension | 2-3 Questions 2-3 Questions 1-5 Questions 5 Questions 2-3 Questions 2-3 Questions 2-3 Questions 2-3 Questions 2-3 Questions 3 Questions 5 Questions |
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | Analogy Figural, Number & Symbolic Classifications Number Series Venn diagram Pattern- Folding-unfolding Coding-Decoding Problem-Solving Non-verbal reasoning Verbal reasoning Missing Numbers | 3-4 Questions 2-3 Questions 2-3 Questions 2-3 Questions 3-4 Questions 2-3 Questions 2-3 Questions 3-4 Questions 2-3 Questions 1-3 Questions |
| Quantitative Aptitude | Statistical Charts Trigonometry Mensuration Geometry Algebra Arithmetic | 2-3 Questions 2-3 Questions 2-3 Questions 2-3 Questions 3-5 Questions 12-15 Questions |
SSC CHSL Syllabus For Tier 2
SSC CHSL Tier 2 Syllabus is given below. the candidates who are eligible to appear for the Tier 2 exam. Detailed SSC CHSL Tier 2 Syllabus 2025 for all subjects is provided in the table below.
| SSC CHSL Syllabus 2025 Tier 2 | ||||
| Session-I (Mathematical Abilities) | Session-I (Reasoning and General Intelligence) | Session-II (English Language And Comprehension) | Session-II (General Awareness) | Session-III (Computer Proficiency) |
| Number Systems | Verbal and non-verbal | Vocabulary | Current Affairs | Computer Basics |
| Computation of Whole Number | Semantic Analogy | Grammar | Economy & Finance | Organization of a computer |
| Decimal and Fractions | Symbolic operations | Sentence structure | Indian Geography | Central Processing Unit (CPU) |
| Relationship between numbers | Symbolic/ Number Analogy | Synonyms/Homonyms | Indian Polity | Input/ output devices |
| Fundamental arithmetical operations | Trends, Figural Analogy | Antonyms | World Geography | Computer memory |
| Percentages | Space Orientation | Spot the Error | Ancient, Medieval and Modern History of India | Memory organization |
| Ratio and Proportion | Semantic Classification | Fill in the Blanks | World History | Back-up devices |
| Square roots | Venn Diagrams | Spellings/ Detecting mis-spelt words | Indian History Timeline | PORTs |
| Averages | Symbolic/ Number Classification | Idioms and Phrases | Scientific research | Windows Explorer |
| Interest (Simple and Compound) | Drawing inferences | One-word substitution | Indian Constitution | Keyboard shortcuts |
| Profit and Loss | Figural Classification | Improvement of Sentences | General Science | Software (Windows OS, MS Office) |
| Discount | Punched hole/ pattern-folding & unfolding | Active/ Passive Voice of Verbs | Discoveries & Inventions | Working with Internet & E-mails |
| Partnership Business | Semantic Series | Conversion into Direct/ Indirect narration | Art & Culture | Web Browsing & Searching |
| Mixture and Alligation | Figural Pattern-folding and completion | Shuffling of Sentence parts | Folk Dances of India | Downloading & Uploading |
| Time and distance | Number Series | Shuffling of Sentences in a passage | Important Awards and their Fields | Managing an E-mail Account |
| Time and work | Embedded figures | Cloze Passage | Famous Temples in India | e-Banking |
| Basic algebraic identities | Figural Series | Comprehension Passage | National & International Organisations | Basics of networking & cybersecurity |
SSC CHSL Document Verification Process 2025
Candidates must bring the original photo identity proof and two recent passport-sized photographs to the document verification process. The following are the required photo identification proofs:
- Voter ID Card
- Aadhar Card
- PAN Card
- Passport
- Driver’s License
- School ID/ College ID card
- Employer ID (for those candidates, who are employed in PSU/ Govt Sectors/ Private Sector)
The candidates have to submit the below-mentioned documents mandatorily:
- Class 10 Certificate
- Class 12 Certificate
In case of equivalent academic qualification, the candidates have to produce the respective courses’ certificates.
- Caste Certificate of the aspirants
- Physically Disabled certificate for the PWD aspirants
SSC CHSL Previous Year Cutoff
The Previous year’s cutoff helps the candidates to know about the exam level. The cutoff for SSC CHSL Tier 1 2018 is given below:
| Category | DEO (Other than C&AG) | DEO in C&AG | LDC/JSA and PA/SA |
| UR | 181.47 | 165.93 | 135.60 |
| SC | – | 145.52 | 110.09 |
| ST | – | 136.74 | 99.09 |
| OBC | 178.45 | 161.72 | 133.74 |
| EWS | – | 163.75 | 127.25 |
| ESM | – | 117.13 | 56.11 |
| OH | – | 129.42 | 102.75 |
| HH | – | 98.86 | 58.43 |
| VH | – | – | 84.87 |
| Other PWD | – | – | 50.00 |
| Total Candidates Qualified | 175 | 2330 | 45101 |
SSC CHSL Admit Card 2025
The commission will release the SSC CHSL Exam Admit Card 2025 before the exam. Candidates should be aware that they must bring their admit card to the exam center or risk being barred from taking the SSC CHSL examination. To the center, one must also bring a passport-sized photograph and original identification. The SSC CHSL Tier 1 Admit Card will be released soon. Once released, candidates will be able to download it through the link given below.
SSC CHSL Answer Key 2025
The SSC will releases the SSC CHSL 2025 tier 1 answer key on the official website. candidates can download the answer key from the official website. The written exam will be conducted from 8th to 18th September 2025. Candidates will able to calculate their scores and file objections through the answer key.
SSC CHSL 2025 Document Verification
All candidates who will qualify for Document Verification must appear in person with their original documents. The final stage of the SSC CHSL recruitment 2025 process is document verification, after which you will be given your appointment letter.
You can also check the SSC Selection Post Phase 12 Exam Pattern from here.
How to download the Admit Card of SSC CHSL Exam 2025?
These are the steps to download the admit card for SSC CHSL 2025:
- Step 1: Visit the official website of the SSC board.
- Step 2: Select the admit card section from the homepage.
- Step 3: Click on the download admit card link.
- Step 4: Enter the below details:
- Application number.
- Date of Birth (in Day-Month-Year format).
- Security Pin.
- Step 5: Take a printout of the admit card.
SSC CHSL 2025 Recommended Books
| Book Name | Book Type | Book Link |
| SSC CHSL (10+2) Tier 1 Practice Sets Book | Practice Set | View Book |
| Competitive Reasoning Shortcut Secrets book For All Government Exams (NRA CET, SSC, Bank, Railway, Defence, Police, And All Other Exams) In Hindi | Solved Papers | View Book |
| Latest SSC General Study (G.S.) book by Varun Awasthi for SSC GD | MTS | Delhi Police | Selection Post | CHSL | Stenographer | CPO & CGL (Tier 1 & 2) exam in Hindi | Question Bank | View Book |
| Competitive Maths Shortcuts Secrets book for All Government Exams | Textbook | View Book |
| Competitive Reasoning Shortcut Secrets book For All Government Exams (NRA CET, SSC, Bank, Railway, Defence, Police And All Other Exams) In Hindi | Textbook | View Book |
| Static GK book By Varun Awasthi Sir For (SSC, Bank, Railway, Police, Defence, TET, State PCS) 2025 Exams In Hindi | Textbook | View Book |
| Computer Jagrukta (Computer Awareness) MCQ Book For All Government & Competitive Exams In Hindi | Question Bank | View Book |
| Latest SSC English Book for SSC GD | MTS | Delhi Police | Selection Post | CHSL | Stenographer | CPO & CGL (Tier 1 & 2) 2025 exam | Question Bank | View Book |
| Latest SSC Math Book for SSC GD | MTS | Delhi Police | Selection Post | CHSL | Stenographer | CPO & CGL (Tier 1 & 2) 2025 exam in Hindi | Question Bank | View Book |
SSC CHSL 2025 FAQs:
Ans. As per the SSC Calendar 2025, the SSC CHSL 2025 Tier 1 exam is to be organized on 8th to 18th September 2025.
Ans. The official SSC CHSL Notification 2025 will be released on 23rd June 2025 as mentioned in the SSC Calendar.
Ans. No, There is no sectional timing in the SSC CHSL Exam. The total duration of the Tier-I exam is 60 minutes.
Ans. Yes, there is a negative marking for wrong answers in Tier-I of SSC CHSL 1/4th of the total marks will be deducted for the question marked wrong by the candidate.
Ans. Yes, All tests are bilingual, i.e. available in both English and Hindi except the English Language.
