SSC CHSL Recruitment 2025
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has officially announced the Combined Higher Secondary Level (CHSL) Examination 2025 to recruit candidates for 3131 Group C posts in various Central Government departments. Eligible and interested applicants can now submit their applications online before the last date.
This recruitment drive offers a valuable opportunity for 12th-pass candidates aspiring to secure government jobs in reputed Ministries, Departments, Constitutional and Statutory Bodies, and Tribunals.
SSC CHSL Recruitment 2025 Vacancy Details
Name of Examination: Combined Higher Secondary Level (CHSL) Examination, 2025
Total Vacancies: 3131 (Approx.)
Post Names:
- Lower Division Clerk (LDC)/ Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA)
- Data Entry Operator (DEO)
- Data Entry Operator, Grade ‘A’
SSC CHSL Recruitment 2025 Pay Scale
- LDC/JSA: Pay Level-2 (₹19,900 – ₹63,200)
- DEO: Pay Level-4 (₹25,500 – ₹81,100) / Level-5 (₹29,200 – ₹92,300)
- DEO Grade A: Pay Level-4 (₹25,500 – ₹81,100)
SSC CHSL Recruitment 2025 Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit (as on 01.01.2026):
- Candidates must be between 18 to 27 years
- Born between 02.01.1999 and 01.01.2008 (both dates inclusive)
Age Relaxation:
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC: 3 years
- PwD: 10 years
- PwD (OBC): 13 years
- PwD (SC/ST): 15 years
- Ex-Servicemen (ESM): 3 years
Educational Qualification:
For DEO in Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution and Ministry of Culture:
- Passed 12th standard in Science stream with Mathematics
For All Other Posts:
- Passed 12th standard or equivalent from a recognized board or university
Application Fee
- UR/OBC: ₹100
- SC/ST/PwD/ESM/Women: No fee
- Payment Modes: BHIM UPI, Net Banking, Credit/Debit Cards, or SBI Challan (offline)
How to Apply for SSC CHSL Recruitment 2025?
Candidates can apply online by visiting the official SSC portal. Follow these steps:
- Scroll to the Important Web-Links section below
- Click on “Online Registration” to create an account
- Login and fill out the Application Form
- Upload required documents and submit fee (if applicable)
- Submit the form and print a copy for future use
Important Dates
- Online Application Starts: 23 June 2025
- Last Date to Apply: 18 July 2025
- Tier I Exam (CBT): 8 – 18 September 2025
- Tier II Exam: February – March 2026
Exam Centres in Northeast Region
- Itanagar, Dibrugarh, Guwahati, Jorhat, Silchar, Imphal, Ukhrul, Shillong, Aizwal, Dimapur, Kohima, Agartala
Exam Pattern
Tier I (Computer Based Test):
- Total Questions: 100
- Total Marks: 200
- Duration: 60 minutes (80 mins for eligible PwD)
- Negative Marking: 0.50 per wrong answer
| Subject | No. of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| English Language | 25 | 50 |
| General Intelligence | 25 | 50 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 50 |
| General Awareness | 25 | 50 |
Tier II (Computer Based):
- Session I: MCQs
- Session II: Typing Test / Skill Test
- For more information, refer to the official notification.
Syllabus Overview
English Language:
Error spotting, Cloze test, Synonyms/Antonyms, Fill in the blanks, Active-Passive voice, Sentence rearrangement, Comprehension.
General Intelligence:
Analogies, Coding-Decoding, Series, Venn Diagrams, Problem Solving, Figural patterns, Emotional and Social intelligence.
Quantitative Aptitude:
Number systems, Algebra, Geometry, Mensuration, Trigonometry, Data Interpretation (Pie charts, Bar graphs).
General Awareness:
Current Affairs, Indian History, Geography, Economy, Science & Tech, Policies, and major events in India & neighboring countries.
Important Links
| Apply Online | Register | login |
| Official Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
Important Guide Books for SSC CHSL Exam
| Book Name | Link |
|---|---|
| Arihant SSC CHSL Tier I | Click Here |
| Arihant SSC CHSL Tier II | Click Here |
FAQs Of SSC CHSL Recruitment 2025
Q1. When is the application start date for SSC CHSL 2025?
A: Applications begin on 23rd June 2025.
Q2. What is the deadline for SSC CHSL application submission?
A: The last date is 18th July 2025.
Q3. How many vacancies are announced in SSC CHSL 2025?
A: A total of 3131 posts are announced.
Q4. What is the minimum educational qualification required?
A: 12th Pass in any stream; for DEO in certain ministries, Science with Math.
Q5. Is there an application fee?
A: Yes, ₹100 for UR/OBC. No fee for SC/ST/PwD/Women/ESM.
Q6. What is the exam pattern for Tier I?
A: 100 MCQs (200 marks), 60 minutes, with negative marking of 0.50.
Q7. Can candidates from any state apply?
A: Yes, it is a national-level exam. Candidates from all states are eligible.
Q8. What is the mode of examination?
A: Both Tier I and Tier II will be Computer-Based Tests (CBT).
Q9. What is the pay level for LDC and DEO posts?
A: LDC – Pay Level 2; DEO – Level 4 or 5 depending on the post.
Q10. How will final selection be done?
A: Based on normalized scores from Tier I and Tier II exams.
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