1. Description

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has officially released the notification for the Combined Higher Secondary Level (CHSL) Examination 2025 on 23rd June 2025. This national-level competitive exam offers a golden opportunity for 12th-pass candidates to secure government jobs in various Group C posts such as Lower Division Clerk (LDC), Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA), and Data Entry Operator (DEO) in different ministries, departments, and constitutional/statutory bodies of the Government of India.

As per the SSC CHSL 2025 notification, approximately 3131 vacancies are expected to be filled through this recruitment drive. The application process has begun on 23rd June 2025 and will remain open until 18th July 2025. The selection process includes Tier-I and Tier-II computer-based examinations, followed by a Skill/Typing Test depending on the post applied for. Candidates will be selected based on merit, and all scores will be normalized for fairness across exam sessions.

In this blog, we’ll cover the complete details including eligibility, exam dates, application process, fee structure, selection stages, vacancies, syllabus, exam pattern, and official resources for support. Stay tuned and read the full post to ensure you don’t miss any critical update or deadline for the SSC CHSL 2025 recruitment.

2. Key Highlights of SSC CHSL

3. Eligibility

• Nationality/Citizenship: Candidates must be either a citizen of India or a subject of Nepal, Bhutan, or a person of Indian origin who has migrated from specified countries like Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and East African nations with the intention of permanently settling in India.
• Age Limit (as on 01-01-2026): Minimum: 18 years
  Minimum: 18 years
  Maximum: 27 years
  DOB Range: 02-01-1999 to 01-01-2008
  Age Relaxation: SC/ST – 5 yrs, OBC – 3 yrs, PwBD – up to 15 yrs
  
• Educational Qualifications: LDC/JSA, DEO: 12th pass from a recognized Board
  DEO (Certain Ministries): 12th with Science Stream & Mathematics
  Final-year students may apply but must possess the qualification by the cutoff date for document verification.

4. Important Dates

5. Application & Correction Fee

• General, OBC : Rs. 100/-
• SC, ST, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen : Rs. 00/-
• Female Candidates (All Categories) : Rs. 00/-
• First Correction: Rs. 200/-
• Second Correction: Rs. 500/-
• Correction charges apply to all candidates, regardless of category.
• Fee can be paid only by online mode through BHIM UPI, Net Banking or by using Visa, Mastercard, Maestro, RuPay Debit cards.

6. How to Apply SSC CHSL online

1. Visit the official SSC website: https://ssc.gov.in
2. Complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) on the new SSC portal. (Old OTR from ssc.nic.in is not valid)
3. Use a webcam or device camera to capture a live photo during the application process. Pre-uploaded photos are not allowed unless using Aadhaar authentication.
4. Fill the SSC CGL 2025 online application form with personal, educational, and contact details.
5. Upload scanned signature (10–20 KB, JPEG/JPG format, 6 cm x 2 cm).
6. Pay the applicable fee online using BHIM UPI, debit/credit card, or net banking.
7. Preview the filled form carefully and submit it before the deadline.
8. Download and save a copy of the submitted application form and payment receipt for future reference.

7. Required Documents to Apply SSC CHSL Online

1. Valid Email ID and Mobile Number (for registration and OTP verification)
2. Aadhaar Card or any valid Photo ID proof (for identification and optional Aadhaar authentication)
3. Recent passport-size photo captured live via webcam/device (or Aadhaar-authenticated photo if opted)
4. Scanned Signature (JPEG/JPG format, 6.0 cm × 2.0 cm, 10–20 KB size)
5. Matriculation (10th) Certificate (for Date of Birth verification)
6. Graduation Degree / Final Year Marksheet (proof of qualification as on or before 01-08-2025)
7. Caste Certificate (for SC/ST/OBC/EWS candidates, in prescribed format)
8. Disability Certificate (for PwBD candidates, as per Annexures I, IA, XII–XIV if applicable)
9. Ex-Servicemen Certificate (if applicable, including discharge or service proof)
10. Income and Asset Certificate (for EWS candidates, valid for FY 2025–26)

8. Vacancy Details

• Total Tentative Vacancies: 3131
• Post-wise and category-wise details will be released separately on SSC website
• No state/zone-wise vacancy breakup from SSC

9. SSC CHSL 2025 Salary Structure

10. SSC CHSL 2025 Tier-I Exam Pattern

11. SSC CHSL 2025 Tier-II Exam Pattern

Tier-II of the SSC CHSL 2025 exam is conducted in two sessions on the same day and includes both objective-type questions and a qualifying skill/typing test depending on the post.

🧾 Session-I: Computer-Based Test (Objective Type)

• Section-I:
  • Part A – Mathematical Abilities: 30 Questions (90 Marks)
  • Part B – Reasoning and General Intelligence: 30 Questions (90 Marks)
• Section-II:
  • Part A – English Language and Comprehension: 40 Questions (120 Marks)
  • Part B – General Awareness: 20 Questions (60 Marks)
• Section-III:
  • Computer Knowledge Test: 15 Questions (45 Marks)
  • This section is qualifying in nature.
• Duration: 2 hours 15 minutes (80 minutes for PwBD candidates with scribe)
• Negative Marking: 1 mark deducted for each wrong answer in Sections I & II

⌨️ Session-II: Skill Test / Typing Test (Qualifying)

• DEO (CAG/Ministry): Data Entry Speed of 15000 key depressions per hour (15 minutes)
• DEO (Other Ministries): Data Entry Speed of 8000 key depressions per hour (15 minutes)
• LDC/JSA: Typing speed of 35 wpm (English) or 30 wpm (Hindi) in 10 minutes
• PwBD Candidates: Extra time and exemptions as per SSC rules
• Note: This stage is qualifying and does not contribute to final merit.

12. Syllabus of SSC CHSL 2025

13. Selection Process of SSC CHSL 2025

1. Tier-I (CBT): Preliminary computer-based exam with objective-type questions in English Language, General Intelligence, Quantitative Aptitude, and General Awareness. Total duration is 60 minutes (80 minutes for PwBD). There is a negative marking of 0.50 marks for each wrong answer.
2. Tier-II (CBT): Main exam conducted in two sessions on the same day:
   • Session-I: Includes Section-I (Math & Reasoning), Section-II (English & General Awareness), and Section-III (Computer Knowledge Test – qualifying in nature).
   • Session-II: Section-IV consists of Skill Test / Typing Test (qualifying in nature) based on the post applied.
3. Skill Test / Typing Test (Tier-II – Section-IV):
   • For DEO (CAG/Ministries): Data Entry Speed of 15000 key depressions per hour in 15 minutes.
   • For other DEO posts: Data Entry Speed of 8000 key depressions per hour in 15 minutes.
   • For LDC/JSA: Typing speed of 35 wpm (English) or 30 wpm (Hindi) in 10 minutes.
   This stage is qualifying and mandatory.
4. Document Verification: Candidates who qualify all tiers must produce original documents like 12th pass certificate, photo ID, caste/category certificate, and other relevant proofs during verification by the user department.
5. Final Merit: Based on normalized scores obtained in Tier-I and Tier-II (Sections I & II). Skill Test/Typing Test and Computer Knowledge Test are qualifying only.

14. Helpdesk / Support

• For any technical issues or queries related to the SSC CGL 2025 application, candidates can contact the SSC helpdesk.
• SSC Official Website: https://ssc.gov.in
• Toll Free Candidate Helpline No.: 1800-309-3063 – Languages Supported: English and Hindi
• For inquiries or support, candidates can email: helpdesk-ssc@ssc.nic.in
• Helpdesk Hours: Monday to Friday, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM (except public holidays)