The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has announced the Combined Higher Secondary Level (CHSL) Examination 2025, offering opportunities for candidates to secure Group C posts in various government departments. This guide provides detailed information on eligibility, application process, exam dates, and more.
Overview
| Detail |
Information |
| Recruitment Authority |
Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Examination Name |
Combined Higher Secondary Level (CHSL) 2025 |
| Total Vacancies |
3,131 Posts |
| Posts Covered |
Lower Division Clerk (LDC), Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA), Data Entry Operator (DEO) |
| Application Mode |
Online |
| Official Website |
ssc.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event |
Date |
| Notification Release |
June 23, 2025 |
| Online Application Start |
June 23, 2025 |
| Online Application End |
July 18, 2025 |
| Last Date for Online Fee Payment |
July 19, 2025 |
| Application Correction Window |
July 20–21, 2025 |
| Tier-I Exam (Computer-Based) |
September 8–18, 2025 |
| Tier-II Exam |
To be announced |
Eligibility Criteria
| Criteria |
Details |
| Nationality |
Indian citizens or subjects of Nepal/Bhutan, Tibetan refugees (before January 1, 1962), or persons of Indian origin from specified countries with intent to settle in India |
| Age Limit |
18–27 years as of August 1, 2025 (relaxations apply for reserved categories) |
| Educational Qualification |
12th Standard (10+2) or equivalent from a recognized board |
| Specific Requirements for DEO |
12th Standard with Science stream (Mathematics) for DEO posts in certain ministries |
Age Relaxation
| Category |
Relaxation |
| SC/ST |
5 years |
| OBC |
3 years |
| PwD (Unreserved) |
10 years |
| PwD (OBC) |
13 years |
| PwD (SC/ST) |
15 years |
| Ex-Servicemen |
3 years (after military service deduction) |
Application Process
| Step |
Description |
| Registration |
Visit SSC Login, complete one-time registration, and obtain login credentials |
| Application Form |
Log in, fill out the CHSL application form, and upload required documents (photo, signature) |
| Fee Payment |
Pay ₹100 (exempt for women, SC/ST, PwD, Ex-Servicemen) via online modes (net banking, UPI, cards) |
| Submission |
Verify details, submit the form, and take a printout for reference |
Application Fee
| Category |
Fee (₹) |
| General / OBC / EWS (Male) |
100 |
| SC / ST / PwD / Ex‑Servicemen |
0 |
| Female (all categories) |
0 |
Exam Pattern
Tier-I (Computer-Based Test)
| Section |
Questions |
Marks |
Duration |
| English Language |
25 |
50 |
60 minutes (80 for PwD) |
| General Intelligence |
25 |
50 |
|
| Quantitative Aptitude |
25 |
50 |
|
| General Awareness |
25 |
50 |
|
| Total |
100 |
200 |
|
- Negative Marking: 0.50 marks deducted per wrong answer.
- Nature: Objective (MCQs), qualifying for Tier-II.
Tier-II (Descriptive Paper)
| Section |
Details |
Marks |
Duration |
| Essay & Letter Writing |
Descriptive (pen-and-paper) |
100 |
60 minutes |
- Qualifying Marks: 33% required to qualify.
Syllabus Overview
| Section |
Topics |
| English Language |
Comprehension, grammar, vocabulary, sentence structure, synonyms, antonyms |
| General Intelligence |
Analogies, coding-decoding, series, puzzles, spatial orientation |
| Quantitative Aptitude |
Arithmetic, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, percentages, ratio, data interpretation |
| General Awareness |
Current affairs, history, geography, economics, general science, static GK |
Selection Process
| Stage |
Description |
| Tier-I |
Computer-based test (objective); qualifying stage |
| Tier-II |
Descriptive paper; performance considered for final merit |
| Skill/Typing Test |
For LDC/JSA (typing) and DEO (skill test); qualifying in nature |
| Document Verification |
Final stage to confirm eligibility |
How to Apply
| Step |
Action |
| Step 1 |
Visit ssc.gov.in and register |
| Step 2 |
Log in and select CHSL 2025 application |
| Step 3 |
Fill in personal, educational, and post-preference details |
| Step 4 |
Upload scanned photo and signature |
| Step 5 |
Pay the application fee (if applicable) |
| Step 6 |
Submit and save the confirmation page |
Important Links
Tips for Preparation
| Tip |
Description |
| Understand Syllabus |
Review the detailed syllabus for targeted preparation |
| Practice Mock Tests |
Take online mock tests to improve speed and accuracy |
| Current Affairs |
Stay updated with daily news for General Awareness |
| Time Management |
Allocate specific time slots for each section during practice |
| Previous Papers |
Solve past years’ question papers to understand exam patterns |
This guide aims to assist candidates in navigating the SSC CHSL 2025 recruitment process efficiently. For the latest updates, regularly check the official SSC website.
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