SSC CHSL 2025 Recruitment Notification Released – Apply Online for 3131+ Vacancies
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has officially released the notification for the Combined Higher Secondary Level (CHSL) Examination 2025. This national-level examination is being conducted for recruitment to Group ‘C’ posts such as Lower Divisional Clerk (LDC)/ Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) and Data Entry Operators (DEO) in various Ministries, Departments, and Offices under the Government of India.
🗓️ Important Dates:
Event | Date |
Start of Online Application | 23 June 2025 |
Last Date to Apply | 18 July 2025 (23:00 Hrs) |
Last Date for Online Fee Payment | 19 July 2025 (23:00 Hrs) |
Application Correction Window | 23–24 July 2025 (23:00 Hrs) |
Tier-I (CBT) Examination | 08 – 18 September 2025 |
Tier-II (CBT) Examination | February – March 2026 |
🧾 Vacancy Details:
- Total Tentative Vacancies: 3131+
- Final vacancies will be updated on the SSC official website in due course.
- Posts include:
- LDC/JSA – Pay Level 2 (₹19,900 – ₹63,200)
- DEO – Pay Level 4 & 5 (₹25,500 – ₹92,300)
🏷️ Reservation:
Reservations are available for:
- SC, ST, OBC, EWS, PwBD, and Ex-Servicemen
- Women candidates are strongly encouraged to apply to ensure gender diversity.
👤 Eligibility Criteria:
📌 Nationality:
A candidate must be either:
- A citizen of India
- A subject of Nepal/Bhutan
A person of Indian origin migrated from select countries (with eligibility certificate from Govt. of India)
🎓 Educational Qualification (as on 01.01.2026):
- LDC/JSA/DEO (Except specific ministries): 12th Pass from a recognized Board
- DEO in some departments (like Ministry of Consumer Affairs): 12th Pass in Science Stream with Mathematics
🎂 Age Limit:
- 18 to 27 years (born between 01.1999 and 01.01.2008)
- Age relaxation as per rules:
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC: 3 years
- PwBD: 10-15 years
- Ex-Servicemen: 3 years after deduction of military service
💻 Selection Process:
The recruitment will be held in two tiers (CBT) followed by a Skill/Typing Test.
✅ Tier-I (Objective Exam):
- Subjects: English, General Intelligence, Quantitative Aptitude, General Awareness
- Duration: 60 minutes
- Negative Marking: 0.50 marks per wrong answer
✅ Tier-II (Objective + Skill Test):
- Sections: Reasoning, Maths, English, General Awareness, Computer Knowledge
- Skill/Typing Test:
- For DEO: 8000–15000 key depressions/hour
- For LDC/JSA: Typing speed of 35 wpm in English or 30 wpm in Hindi
📥 How to Apply:
- Apply online at: https://ssc.gov.in
- One Time Registration (OTR) is mandatory
- Last Date to Apply: 18 July 2025
- Fee: ₹100 (Exempted for SC/ST/PwBD/ESM/Women)
🖥️ Application Fee:
Category | Fee |
General/OBC/EWS | ₹100 |
SC/ST/PwBD/ESM/Women | No Fee |
🌐 Examination Centers:
Available across India’s major cities under 9 SSC regions including Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Lucknow, Bangalore, Guwahati, and more.
📘 Syllabus Overview:
Tier-I:
- English Language – Grammar, Vocabulary, Comprehension
- General Intelligence – Reasoning, Problem Solving
- Quantitative Aptitude – Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry
- General Awareness – Current Affairs, Static GK, Science, History
Tier-II:
- Includes all Tier-I subjects in-depth + Computer Knowledge
👨💻 For Ex-Servicemen:
Ex-servicemen who have served in Armed Forces and meet eligibility criteria (including 15 years of service for matriculates) can apply under ESM reservation.
📞 Helpline:
For any query regarding application:
- SSC Toll-Free Helpline: 1800-309-3063
📢 Conclusion:
The SSC CHSL 2025 Exam is a great opportunity for 12th pass candidates seeking stable government jobs with competitive salaries and growth. Make sure to register on time and start your preparation today!