The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has officially released the SSC CHSL 2025 notification on June 23, 2025, for recruitment to various Group-C posts across central government departments. A total of 3,131 vacancies will be filled through this examination. Eligible candidates can now apply online via the official website: ssc.gov.in.SSC CHSL 2025 Notification Out: Registration Begins for 3,131 Vacancies at ssc.gov.in

π Important Dates
Event | Date |
---|---|
Registration Start | June 23, 2025 |
Last Date to Apply | July 18, 2025 (11 PM) |
Last Date to Pay Fee | July 19, 2025 (11 PM) |
Application Correction Window | July 23β24, 2025 |
Tier-I Exam (CBT) | September 8β18, 2025 |
Tier-II Exam | FebruaryβMarch 2026 |
β Eligibility Criteria
- Educational Qualification:
Candidates must have passed Class 12 (10+2) from a recognized board. - Age Limit:
Minimum: 18 years
Maximum: 27 years (as on January 1, 2026)
Candidates born between January 2, 1999, and January 1, 2008, are eligible. - Special Requirement for DEO:
For Data Entry Operator (DEO) roles, candidates must have studied Science and Mathematics at 10+2 level.
π Vacancy Details
The 3,131 posts include:
- Lower Division Clerk (LDC)
- Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA)
- Postal Assistant / Sorting Assistant (PA/SA)
- Data Entry Operator (DEO)
Category-wise and department-wise breakdown is available in the official SSC CHSL notification.
π΅ Application Fee
- General / OBC / EWS: βΉ100
- SC / ST / PwD / Women / Ex-Servicemen: No fee
Fee payment must be done online via UPI, Net Banking, or Debit/Credit card.
π How to Apply Online
- Visit ssc.gov.in
- Click on SSC CHSL 2025 Registration Link
- Complete One-Time Registration (OTR)
- Fill out personal, academic, and contact details
- Upload scanned photo & signature
- Pay the fee (if applicable)
- Submit the form and download a printout
π§ Selection Process
The SSC CHSL 2025 recruitment process consists of the following stages:
- Tier-I (Computer-Based Test):
- Objective Type, 100 Questions
- 60 Minutes Duration
- Subjects: General Intelligence, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, and English
- Tier-II (Descriptive Test + Skill/Typing Test):
- Descriptive Paper (Essay/Letter Writing)
- Typing Test for LDC/JSA and Skill Test for DEO
π― Preparation Tips
- Practice mock tests and previous year papers
- Focus on typing speed for DEO, LDC roles
- Improve English writing for Tier-II
- Keep updated on current affairs for General Awareness
π Why Apply for SSC CHSL 2025?
This is one of the most awaited government job exams for candidates with only a 12th pass qualification. It offers:
- Central government job security
- Timely promotions and salary hikes
- Job roles across various departments like postal, ministries, courts, etc.
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has kickstarted the SSC CHSL 2025 recruitment process to fill 3,131 Group-C vacancies in various central government ministries, departments, and offices. The Combined Higher Secondary Level (CHSL) exam is a golden opportunity for candidates who have completed their 10+2 (Class 12) and are aiming to secure a stable, respected government job.
π What is SSC CHSL?
The SSC CHSL exam is a national-level competitive test conducted annually to recruit candidates for clerical and data entry jobs under the Government of India. The exam is held in multiple phases (Tier-I and Tier-II) and offers posts such as:
- Lower Division Clerk (LDC)
- Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA)
- Postal Assistant (PA)
- Sorting Assistant (SA)
- Data Entry Operator (DEO)
ποΈ Important Dates to Remember
Event | Date |
---|---|
Notification Release | June 23, 2025 |
Registration Begins | June 23, 2025 |
Registration Ends | July 18, 2025 (11 PM) |
Last Date for Fee Payment | July 19, 2025 (11 PM) |
Application Correction Window | July 23 β July 24, 2025 |
Tier-I Exam (CBT) | September 8 to 18, 2025 |
Tier-II Exam | FebruaryβMarch 2026 |
π₯ Total Vacancies: 3,131
The vacancies are distributed among various central government departments. Some positions will require specific qualifications or skill sets (especially DEO roles requiring a science stream). Category-wise and region-wise breakup is available in the official notification PDF.
π Eligibility Criteria
π Educational Qualification:
- Must have passed 10+2 (or equivalent) from a recognized board or university.
- For the post of DEO in CAG/MEA, candidates must have 12th with Science and Mathematics.
π Age Limit (As of January 1, 2026):
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 27 years
- Permissible Age Relaxations:
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC: 3 years
- PwBD: Up to 10 years
- Ex-Servicemen, Central Govt Employees, and others as per SSC norms
πΈ Application Fee
Category | Fee |
---|---|
General / OBC / EWS | βΉ100 |
SC / ST / PwD / Women / Ex-Servicemen | Exempted |
- Payment can be made via BHIM UPI, Net Banking, or credit/debit cards.
π§Ύ How to Apply for SSC CHSL 2025
- Visit https://ssc.gov.in
- Click on “Apply” under CHSL 2025 tab
- Complete One-Time Registration (OTR) if not already done
- Fill in personal, contact, and academic details
- Upload scanned passport-sized photo and signature
- Submit the application and pay the fee online
- Take a printout or save a PDF of your application for reference
π§ Selection Process Explained
β Tier-I (CBT) β Objective Test
- 100 MCQs, 60 minutes, total 200 marks
- 4 Sections:
- General Intelligence
- General Awareness
- Quantitative Aptitude
- English Language
- Negative marking: 0.50 marks per wrong answer
β Tier-II β Descriptive + Skill Test
- Descriptive Test: Essay (200β250 words) & Letter (150β200 words) β 100 marks
- Skill Test / Typing Test:
- DEO: 8,000 key depressions per hour
- LDC/JSA: Typing speed of 35 wpm (English) or 30 wpm (Hindi)
π Syllabus Overview
π§ General Intelligence
- Analogy, coding-decoding, series, classification, puzzles
π General Awareness
- Static GK, Current Affairs, Science, History, Polity, Geography
π’ Quantitative Aptitude
- Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Data Interpretation
π English Language
- Grammar, Comprehension, Vocabulary, Sentence Structure
π Admit Card & Exam Centers
- Admit cards for Tier-I will be released 1β2 weeks before the exam
- Exam centers will be available across major Indian cities, as selected during application
π§ Preparation Tips for Success
- Solve previous yearsβ question papers
- Take online mock tests for Tier-I
- Improve typing speed for Tier-II
- Stay updated with current affairs and GK
- Practice essay and letter writing for Tier-II descriptive
π Why Choose SSC CHSL?
- Government job security with pension
- Fixed work hours, paid leaves, allowances
- Career progression through departmental exams
- Work-life balance and social status
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