SSC CHSL 2025: Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the much-awaited notification for the Combined Higher Secondary Level (CHSL) Examination 2025. The recruitment aims to fill 3,131 Group C posts across various government departments, including Lower Division Clerk (LDC), Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA), Postal Assistant (PA), Sorting Assistant (SA), and Data Entry Operator (DEO).
The application process began on June 23, 2025, and will remain open until July 18, 2025, on the official website ssc.gov.in. This national-level exam offers a golden opportunity for 12th-pass candidates aged between 18 and 27 years.
Key SSC CHSL 2025 Dates
Here's a overview of all the important deadlines candidates must keep in mind:
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Event |
Date |
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Application Start Date |
June 23, 2025 |
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Last Date to Apply |
July 18, 2025 (11:00 PM) |
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Online Fee Payment Deadline |
July 19, 2025 (11:00 PM) |
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Correction Window |
July 23-24, 2025 |
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Tier-I Exam (Computer-Based) |
September 8–18, 2025 |
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Tier-II Exam |
February–March 2026 (tentative) |
Eligibility and Age Criteria
To apply, candidates must have passed Class 12 or equivalent from a recognized board. Those applying for the DEO/DEO Grade ‘A’ positions in certain ministries must have studied Science with Mathematics.
Candidates must be between 18 and 27 years old as on January 1, 2026. Those born before January 2, 1999 or after January 1, 2008 are not eligible. However, government rules allow age relaxation for candidates belonging to SC, ST, OBC, PwBD, and Ex-Servicemen categories.
Application Fee Details
The application fee is Rs 100 for General, EWS, and OBC candidates. However, women candidates and candidates from SC, ST, PwBD, and Ex-Servicemen categories are exempt from paying the fee. The online fee can be paid up to July 19, 2025, via the portal.
Direct Link To SSC CHSL 2025 Notification
Selection Process
The SSC CHSL 2025 selection process involves three stages:
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Tier-I: Computer-based multiple-choice test
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Tier-II: Descriptive and skill-based test
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Skill/Typing Test: Required for specific posts like DEO and LDC
Exam Pattern for Tier-I
Tier-I will be a computer-based test consisting of four sections. Here's a breakdown of the pattern:
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Section |
Questions |
Marks |
Duration |
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English Language |
25 |
50 |
60 minutes |
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General Intelligence |
25 |
50 |
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Quantitative Aptitude |
25 |
50 |
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General Awareness |
25 |
50 |
The exam will be objective-type with a negative marking of 0.50 marks for each wrong answer. Questions will be set in English, Hindi, and regional languages, as per the option chosen in the application form.
How to Apply?
To register for SSC CHSL 2025, follow these steps:
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Visit ssc.gov.in
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Click on the CHSL 2025 link
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Complete One-Time Registration using Aadhaar/PAN/Voter ID
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Fill out the application form with personal and academic details
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Upload scanned photograph and signature
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Pay the applicable fee
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Submit the form before July 18, 2025
Direct Link to Apply for SSC CHSL 2025
A correction window will be available from July 23 to 24, during which candidates can make one-time edits in their submitted applications.
For more details, candidates are advised to download the official SSC CHSL 2025 notification PDF from the Commission’s website. The document contains all information about eligibility, syllabus, reservation rules, and exam instructions.
