SSC CHSL Recruitment 2025 – Apply Now for 3131 Posts
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has officially released the notification for the Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination, 2025 on its website ssc.gov.in. This national-level examination aims to recruit candidates for various Group C posts in central government ministries and departments.
SSC CHSL Recruitment 2025: Important Dates
- Online Application Starts: 23rd June 2025
- Last Date to Apply: 18th July 2025 (11:00 PM)
- Last Date for Fee Payment: 19th July 2025 (11:00 PM)
- Application Correction Window: 23rd to 24th July 2025 (11:00 PM)
- Tier-I Exam (CBT): 8th to 18th September 2025
- Tier-II Exam: February–March 2026
SSC CHSL Recruitment 2025: Posts & Pay Scale
- Lower Division Clerk (LDC)/Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA): Level-2 (Rs. 19,900 – Rs. 63,200)
- Data Entry Operator (DEO): Level-4 (Rs. 25,500 – Rs. 81,100)
- DEO, Grade A: Level-5 (Rs. 29,200 – Rs. 92,300)
SSC CHSL Recruitment 2025: Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification (as on 01-01-2026)
- For DEO (Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Culture, SSC HQ): 12th pass with Science stream including Mathematics.
- For other posts: 12th pass or equivalent from a recognized Board.
Age Limit (as on 01-01-2026)
- Minimum: 18 years
- Maximum: 27 years
- Date of birth range: 2nd January 1999 to 1st January 2008
- Age Relaxation: Applicable as per government norms (SC/ST: 5 yrs, OBC: 3 yrs, PwBD: up to 15 yrs, etc.)
SSC CHSL Recruitment 2025: Application Fee
- General/OBC/EWS: Rs. 100/-
- SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen/Women: Exempted
- Payment Mode: Online (UPI, Net Banking, Debit/Credit cards)
SSC CHSL Recruitment 2025: Exam Pattern
Tier-I (CBT)
- Total Questions: 100 (25 per section)
- Sections: English, General Intelligence, Quantitative Aptitude, General Awareness
- Total Marks: 200
- Duration: 60 minutes
- Negative Marking: 0.5 mark per wrong answer
Tier-II (CBT + Skill Test)
- Sections: Mathematical Abilities, Reasoning, English Comprehension, General Awareness, Computer Knowledge
- Skill/Typing Test: Mandatory for LDC, JSA & DEO posts
- Negative Marking: 1 mark per wrong answer (Tier-II)
SSC CHSL Recruitment 2025: How to Apply
- Visit https://ssc.gov.in
- Complete One Time Registration (OTR)
- Fill the application form for CHSL 2025
- Upload required documents, photograph and signature
- Pay the application fee (if applicable)
- Submit the form and take a printout for future reference
Important Notes
- Only online applications will be accepted.
- Aadhaar-based authentication is encouraged during registration.
- Make sure your photo is live-captured via webcam while applying (no pre-existing photo).