The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) conducts the Combined Higher Secondary Level (CHSL) Exam annually at the national level to recruit candidates who have completed their higher secondary education for various posts in central government departments and offices. Each year, thousands of vacancies are filled through this exam, with lakhs of candidates applying nationwide.
For 2025, the SSC CHSL (10+2) exam aims to recruit 3,131 vacancies for posts such as Lower Division Clerk (LDC), Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA), and Data Entry Operator (DEO). The official SSC CHSL Notification 2025 was released on 23rd June 2025, along with the application form on the official website www.ssc.gov.in.
The recruitment process includes posts like LDC, JSA, Postal Assistant, Sorting Assistant, and DEO. Selection will be based on a Computer-Based Test followed by a Skill Test or Typing Test. The SSC CHSL exam is conducted in two stages (Tiers), and candidates must clear each stage to progress to the next. The entire application and communication process is conducted online through the SSC website.
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The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) conducts the SSC CHSL exam annually to recruit candidates for various Ministries, Departments, and Organizations under the Government of India. The SSC CHSL (Combined Higher Secondary Level) is a 10+2 level exam known as one of the easy government exams for females, offering opportunities for roles such as:
According to the SSC Calendar 2025, the SSC CHSL Tier 1 Exam was initially scheduled from 8th to 18th September 2025. However, it has now been postponed as the SSC CGL Exam is set to take place from 12th to 26th September 2025. The CHSL Tier 1 Exam will tentatively be conducted in October 2025, after the completion of the CGL Exam. The revised dates will be announced shortly on the official SSC website.
The Staff Selection Commission conducts the Combined Higher Secondary Level (CHSL) Exam annually to recruit candidates for various subordinate services. For the FY 2025-26, the SSC CHSL Notification 2025 will be released with all essential exam-related information on the official website, www.ssc.gov.in. Refer to the table below for further details.
| Exam Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| SSC CHSL Full Form | Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level |
| Conducting Body | Staff Selection Commission |
| Vacancies | 3131 |
| Posts | LDC, JSA, and DEO |
| Category | Govt Jobs |
| Exam Type | National Level |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Registration Dates | 23rd June to 18th July 2025 |
| Mode of Exam | Online |
| Eligibility | Indian citizenship & 12th pass |
| Selection Process | Tier 1 and Tier 2 |
| Official Website | https://ssc.gov.in/ |
The SSC CHSL Notification 2025 was officially released on 23rd June 2025 at www.ssc.gov.in for the recruitment of 3131 vacancies, including posts such as Lower Divisional Clerk (LDC), Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA), and Data Entry Operator (DEO). The notification has been published in PDF format, providing complete details for the Combined Higher Secondary Level (CHSL, 10+2) Exam 2025. The official notification is shared below.
SSC has released the schedule for the SSC CHSL (Combined Higher Secondary Level 10+2) Examination 2025 along with the official notification. The application process is now closed, and the correction window will remain open on 25th and 26th July 2025. Here are the key dates for the SSC CHSL 2025 Exam:
| Activity | Dates |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 23rd June 2025 |
| Online Application Start Date | 23rd June 2025 |
| Last Date to Submit Application | 18th July 2025 (till 11:00 pm) |
| Last Date for Online Fee Payment | 19th July 2025 (till 11:00 pm) |
| Application Form Correction Window | 25th & 26th July 2025 (till 11:00 pm) |
| SSC CHSL City Intimation Slip 2025 | September 2025 |
| SSC CHSL Admit Card 2025 | By 4th September 2025 |
| Tier 1 Examination | 4th Week of October 2025 |
| Tier 2 Examination | February – March 2026 |
The SSC CHSL Notification PDF has announced the tentative vacancies for FY 2025-26. A total of 3131 vacancies have been released for LDC, JSA, and DEO posts. For detailed post-wise and category-wise vacancy information, refer to the link provided below.
The post-wise vacancy details for previous years are provided below for reference:
| Year | LDC/JSA | PA/SA | DEO | Court Clerk | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | TBA | — | TBA | — | 3131 |
| 2024 | TBA | — | TBA | — | 3712 |
| 2023 | — | — | — | NA | 1600 |
| 2022 | 3185 | 898 | 42 | 601 | 4726 |
| 2021 | 3181 | 3598 | 26 | 88 | 4893 |
| 2020 | 2359 | 3880 | 2 | 56 | 5789 |
| 2019 | 2648 | 3222 | 2 | 917 | 6789 |
| 2018 | 898 | 2359 | 2 | NA | 3259 |
The SSC CHSL (10+2) exam includes posts such as Lower Division Clerk (LDC), Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA), Postal Assistant (PA), Sorting Assistant (SA), and Data Entry Operator (DEO). Candidates for Assistant/Clerk positions will be selected based on a computer-based test followed by a skill or typing test.
To be eligible for the SSC CHSL 2025 exam, candidates must meet the following three key criteria:
The aspirant should be 18 – 27 years old as of 01st January 2025. However, certain reserved category candidates can claim for reservation, according to the Indian government norms. The aspirants must not be born before 2nd January 1995 or later than 1st January 2004.
Permissible relaxation in the upper age limit for different categories is as below:
| Category | Permissible age relaxation beyond the upper age limit |
| SC/ ST | 5 years |
| OBC | 3 years |
| PwBD + Unreserved | 10 years |
| PwBD + OBC | 13 years |
| PwBD + SC/ ST | 15 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | 03 years after deduction of the military service rendered from the actual age as on the closing date. |
| Candidates who had ordinarily been domiciled in the State of Jammu & Kashmir during the period from 1st January 1980 to 31st December 1989. | 5 years |
| Defence Personnel disabled in operation during hostilities with any foreign country or in a disturbed area and released as a consequence thereof. | 3 years |
| Defence Personnel disabled in operation during hostilities with any foreign country or in a disturbed area and released as a consequence thereof (SC/ ST). | 8 years |
| Central Government Civilian Employees: Who have rendered not less than 3 years regular and continuous service as on closing date for receipt of online applications. | Up to 40 years of age |
| Central Government Civilian Employees: Who have rendered not less than 3 years regular and continuous service as on closing date for receipt of online applications (SC/ ST). | Up to 45 years of age |
| Widows/ Divorced Women/ Women judicially separated and who are not remarried. | Up to 35 years of age |
| Widows/ Divorced Women/ Women judicially separated and who are not remarried (SC/ ST). | Up to 40 years of age |
For DEO/DEO Grade ‘A’ posts in the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Ministry of Culture, and SSC, candidates must have passed the 12th Standard or an equivalent exam from a recognized board or university.
For LDC, JSA, and other DEO/DEO Grade ‘A’ roles (excluding those in specific departments/ministries), candidates must have passed 12th Standard in the Science stream with Mathematics as a subject from a recognized board or equivalent.
A candidate must meet one of the following nationality criteria:
(a) Be a citizen of India, or
(b) Be a subject of Nepal or Bhutan, or
(c) Be a Tibetan refugee who arrived in India before 1st January 1962 to permanently settle in the country, or
(d) Be a person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, or from East African countries such as Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania (formerly Tanganyika and Zanzibar), Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia, or Vietnam with the intention of permanent settlement in India.
The board will start accepting applications after the formal notification for the SSC CHSL exam 2025 is released. The SSC CHSL application form is anticipated to be out on 2nd April 2025.
| Category | Fee for Males | Fee for Females |
|---|---|---|
| General | ₹100/- | NA |
| EWS | NA | NA |
| SC/ST/PWD | NA | NA |
The SSC CHSL 2025 online registration process will start as soon as the notification is released. Interested candidates registered for the Combined Higher Secondary Level Examination through the official website of SSC. Applicants can use the steps below to complete the SSC CHSL exam application.
Important things that aspirants must keep with them when filling the application Form:
Each applicant who enrolls for the SSC CHSL Exam 2025 within the allotted time will receive an electronic admissions card, hall ticket, or call letter that may be downloaded from the SSC website. Soon the publication of the admit card for the CHSL Tier-2 exam will take place (administered to only those candidates who qualify for the Tier 1 exam.
Here are the steps that you’re going to get to follow to download the Admit Card 2025.
SSC CHSL 2025 Tier I & II is conducted across 9 regions, 33 states and Union Territories, 146 cities, and 361 CHSL exam centers. The aspirants prefer to choose 3 exam centers as per their priority at intervals in an equivalent region when filling the Exam center.
The commission wouldn’t entertain any request of fixing the exam center later. Therefore, all the aspirants ought to opt for the exam centers carefully. The Commission has the right to cancel the center and might raise the aspirants to appear for the exam from another exam center.
| Exam Centres with Centre Code | Region and States/ UTs | Address of the Regional Offices and their websites |
| Bhagalpur (3201), Muzaffarpur (3205), Patna (3206), Purnea (3209), Agra (3001), Bareilly (3005), Gorakhpur (3007), Jhansi (3008), Kanpur (3009), Lucknow (3010), Meerut (3011), Prayagraj (3003), Varanasi (3013) | Central Region (CR)/ Bihar and Uttar Pradesh | Regional Director (CR), Staff Selection Commission, 34-A, Mahatma Gandhi Marg, Civil Lines, Kendriya Sadan, Prayagraj – 211001. www.ssc-cr.org |
| Port Blair (4802), Bokaro (4201), Hazaribagh (4204), Jamshedpur (4207), Ranchi (4205), Balasore (Odisha) (4601), Berhampore (Odisha) (4602), Bhubaneswar (4604), Cuttack (4605), Dhenkanal (4611), Rourkela (4610), Sambalpur (4609), Gangtok (4001), Asansol (4417), Kalyani (4419), Kolkata (4410), Siliguri (4415) | Eastern Region (ER) Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Jharkhand, Odisha, Sikkim and West Bengal | Regional Director (ER), Staff Selection Commission, 1st MSO Building, (8th Floor), 234/4, Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Road, Kolkata, West Bengal-700020 www.sscer.org |
| Belagavi (9002), Bengaluru (9001), Hubballi (9011), Kalaburagi (Gulbarga) (9005), Mangaluru (9008), Mysuru (9009), Shivamogga (9010), Udupi (9012). Ernakulam (9213), Kannur (9202), Kollam (9210), Kottayam (9205), Kozhikode (9206), Thrissur (9212), Thiruvananthapuram (9211). | Karnataka, Kerala Region (KKR)/ Lakshadweep, Karnataka and Kerala | Regional Director (KKR), Staff Selection Commission, 1st Floor, “E” Wing, Kendriya Sadan, Koramangala, Bengaluru, Karnataka-560034 www.ssckkr.kar.nic.in |
| Bhopal (6001), Gwalior (6005), Indore (6006), Jabalpur (6007), Satna (6014), Sagar (6015), Ujjain (6016), Bilaspur (6202), Raipur (6204), Durg-Bhilai (6205) | Madhya Pradesh Sub-Region (MPR)/ Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh | Dy. Director (MPR), Staff Selection Commission, 5th Floor, Investment Building, LIC Campus-2, Pandri, Raipur, Chhattisgarh-492004 www.sscmpr.org |
| Itanagar (5001), Dibrugarh (5102), Guwahati (Dispur) (5105), Jorhat (5107), Silchar (5111), Churachandpur (5502), Imphal (5501), Ukhrul (5503), Shillong (5401), Aizwal (5701), Dimapur (5301), Kohima (5302), Agartala (5601), | North Eastern Region (NER)/ Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland and Tripura. | Regional Director (NER), Staff Selection Commission, Housefed Complex, Last Gate, Beltola- Basistha Road, P.O. Assam Sachivalaya, Dispur, Guwahati, Assam- 781006 www.sscner.org.in |
| Dehradun (2002), Haldwani (2003), Haridwar (2005), Roorkee (2006), Delhi (2201), Ajmer (2401), Alwar (2402), Bikaner (2404), Jaipur (2405), Jodhpur (2406), Kota (2407), Sriganganagar (2408), Udaipur (2409), Sikar (2411) | Northern Region (NR) Delhi, Rajasthan and Uttarakhand | Regional Director (NR), Staff Selection Commission, Block No. 12, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi-110003 |
| Chandigarh/ Mohali (1601), Hamirpur (1202), Shimla (1203), Jammu (1004), Samba (1010), Srinagar (J&K) (1007), Leh (1005), Amritsar (1404), Jalandhar (1402), Ludhiana (1405), Patiala (1403), | North Western Sub- Region (NWR)/ Chandigarh, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh and Punjab | Dy. Director (NWR), Staff Selection Commission, Block No. 3, Ground Floor, Kendriya Sadan, Sector-9, Chandigarh- 160009 www.sscnwr.org |
| Chirala (8011), Cuddapah (8013), Guntur (8001), Kakinada (8009), Kurnool (8003), Nellore (8010), Rajahmundry (8004), Tirupati (8006), Vizianagaram (8012), Vijayawada (8008), Vishakhapatnam (8007), Puducherry (8401), Chennai (8201), Coimbatore (8202), Krishnagiri (8209), Madurai (8204), Salem (8205), Tiruchirapalli (8206), Tirunelveli (8207), Vellore (8208), Hyderabad (8601), Karimnagar (8604), Warangal (8603) | Southern Region (SR) Andhra Pradesh, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu and Telangana | Regional Director (SR), Staff Selection Commission, 2nd Floor, EVK Sampath Building, DPI Campus, College Road, Chennai, Tamil Nadu-600006 www.sscsr.gov.in |
| Panaji (7801), Ahmedabad (7001), Anand (7011), Gandhinagar (7012), Mehsana (7013), Rajkot (7006), Surat (7007), Vadodara (7002), Amravati (7201), Aurangabad (7202), Jalgaon (7214), Kolhapur (7203), Mumbai (7204), Nagpur (7205), Nanded (7206), Nashik (7207), Pune (7208) | Western Region (WR) Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, Goa, Gujarat and Maharashtra | Regional Director (WR), Staff Selection Commission, 1st Floor, South Wing, Pratishtha Bhawan, 101, Maharshi Karve Road, Mumbai, Maharashtra-400020 www.sscwr.net |
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) conducts the Combined Higher Secondary Level (CHSL) exam in two stages to recruit candidates for various posts.
| Tier | Type | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Tier – I | Objective Multiple Choice | Computer-Based (Online) |
| Tier – II | Objective MCQ + Skill Test & Typing Test | Computer-Based (Online) |
| (Includes three sections with two modules each) |
Before starting SSC CHSL 2025 preparation, candidates should be aware of the recent changes in the exam pattern and syllabus. The key updates in the SSC CHSL Exam Pattern 2025 are as follows:
The Tier 1 exam is objective in nature and conducted online. It includes four sections comprising 100 questions, carrying a total of 200 marks. Subject-wise details are provided below.
| Section | Subjects | No. of Questions | Max Marks | Exam Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Intelligence | 25 | 50 | |
| 2 | General Awareness | 25 | 50 | 60 minutes (80 minutes for candidates with scribe) |
| 3 | Quantitative Aptitude (Basic Arithmetic) | 25 | 50 | |
| 4 | English Language (Basic Knowledge) | 25 | 50 | |
| Total | 100 | 200 |
The Tier 1 syllabus for the SSC CHSL 2025 Exam covers four main subjects: General Intelligence, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude (Basic Arithmetic Skills), and English Language (Basic Knowledge). The topics included under each subject for the Tier 1 exam are outlined below.
| Subject | Topics |
|---|---|
| English Language | Spot the Error, Fill in the Blanks, Synonyms/Homonyms, Antonyms, Spellings/Detecting Mis-spelt Words, Idioms and Phrases, One-word Substitution, Sentence Improvement, Active/Passive Voice, Direct/Indirect Speech, Sentence Arrangement, Passage Arrangement, Cloze Test, Comprehension Passage |
| General Intelligence | Verbal and Non-verbal Reasoning, Semantic/Symbolic/Number Analogy, Trends, Figural Analogy, Space Orientation, Classification (Semantic, Symbolic, Number, Figural), Drawing Inferences, Venn Diagrams, Series (Semantic, Figural, Number), Critical Thinking, Word Building, Coding-Decoding, Emotional & Social Intelligence, Pattern Folding/Unfolding, Embedded Figures |
| Quantitative Aptitude | Number Systems, Fundamental Arithmetical Operations, Algebra, Geometry, Mensuration, Trigonometry, Statistical Charts |
| General Awareness | Current Affairs, General Knowledge, Everyday Science, India & Neighbouring Countries (History, Culture, Geography, Economic Scene, General Policy, Scientific Research), Environmental Awareness and its Application |
For more details, you can visit the official SSC website.
The SSC CHSL Tier 1 exam 2025 has a negative marking of 0.50 marks for each incorrect answer. In contrast, the CHSL Tier 2 exam has a negative marking of 1 mark for each wrong answer in Section I, Section II, and Module-I of Section III.
Knowing about SSC CHSL negative marking is critical to avoiding mark deductions and improving the total results. This allows applicants to strategize their preparation.
Below is a list of crucial documents that applicants should bring to the SSC CHSL exam center in 2025:
Additional Items to Carry:
All the examination participants must go through the complete article for additional info regarding the SSC CHSL exam. The officials will soon release tier 1 Result 2025. Stay connected to the current page to get the latest updates. Also, check the previous year’s SSC CHSL Cut-Off from the below section.
Candidates can verify their SSC CHSL marks after releasing the SSC CHSL Tier 1 Scorecard 2025. The total marks acquired by the candidate in Tier I and Tier II will be used to determine the candidate’s final selection for the SSC CHSL exam. To learn more about the merit list, how to check your results and other topics, scroll down.
Following are the given steps to download the SSC CHSL Result 2025:
To understand the SSC CHSL cut-off trends, it’s important to review the previous years’ data. Here is the SSC CHSL Tier I Exam cut-off for the year 2021:
| Category | LDC/JSA | DEO Grade ‘A’ |
|---|---|---|
| UR | 157.36168 | 176.27042 |
| SC | 139.68408 | 166.67647 |
| ST | 129.44568 | 165.07894 |
| OBC | 156.61665 | 176.27042 |
| EWS | 150.51731 | 176.27042 |
| ESM | 78.23008 | 133.93856 |
| OH | 124.70219 | 166.25113 |
| HH | 81.06810 | 532 |
| VH | 123.78593 | 583 |
| PwD – Other | 72.53530 | 401 |
After the seventh pay commission, there is an increment of 22-24% in the SSC CHSL salary 2025. Go through the table to know regarding the post-wise Pay Scale:
| Posts | Pay Levels | Pay Scales |
| Lower Divisional Clerk (LDC) | 2 | Rs. 19,900 – 63,200 |
| Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) | 2 | Rs. 19,900 – 63,200 |
| Postal Assistant (PA) | 4 | Rs. 25,500 – 81,100 |
| Sorting Assistant (SA) | 4 | Rs. 25,500 – 81,100 |
| Data Entry Operator (DEO) | 4 | Rs. 25,500 – 81,100 |
| DEO (Grade A) | 4 | Rs. 25,500 – 81,100 |
The Staff Selection Commission’s (SSC) Combined Higher Secondary Level (CHSL) exam is a famous government recruitment test in India. Here is a summary of the normal selection procedure for SSC CHSL 2025:
When it comes to the SSC CHSL test, having all the SSC CHSL details under one roof for a successful SSC CHSL preparation approach is necessary. For those who are fortunate enough to pass this one of the most difficult tests, a doorway to many government positions is found open. It should go without saying that a focused plan is necessary to pass the SSC CHSL exam.
This competitive exam can be passed rather easily if a candidate has a solid study plan and a firm grasp of the fundamental ideas.
You can also check our blog on SSC CHSL Books.
All candidates who meet the criteria for document verification must show up for the process with the original documents. The SSC CHSL recruiting procedure is completed with the document verification, following which you will receive your appointment letter.
The SSC CHSL exam is a vital gateway for candidates aspiring for government jobs in India. With a structured format that assesses various skills across multiple tiers, it caters to numerous positions in different government departments. Success in this exam demands thorough preparation, effective time management, and regular practice through mock tests.
Overall, the SSC CHSL not only provides job security but also offers opportunities for career advancement. Candidates should remain updated with exam notifications and start their preparation early to enhance their chances of success. For more details, you can visit the official SSC website.
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Ans. Candidates taking the SSC CHSL 2025 Exam must first clear the written exam. Only those candidates who clear the cut-off for the written exam will receive a call for an interview. SSC Board conducts a personality test/interview for candidates who manage to clear the written test stage of the exam.
Ans. SSC CHSL has set the age limit for the applying candidates between 18-27 years. So, anyone who has cleared the 10+2 Exam from any stream and is below the age of 27 can apply until 07th May 2025.
Ans. The SSC CHSL 2025 Exam will be held in various shifts throughout the day. The date and shift of a candidate’s exam are decided by the SSC Board itself and printed on the admit cards. The decision is purely at the discretion of the SSC Board and not the candidate.
Ans. A thorough plan is all you need to pass the SSC exam. The preparation plan for the SSC CHSL Exam is briefly provided below:
Review the SSC CHSL Eligibility Requirements.
Having a thorough understanding of the SSC CHSL exam structure.
Examine the SSC CHSL Syllabus in detail.
Have a clear understanding of the many topics covered by the CHSL Exam.
Refer to key preparation resources relevant to the exam’s subject matter.
Concentrate on certain exam-prep strategies.
Ans. According to Hindustan Times, 13.17 lakh of the 29.68 lakh registered candidates showed up for the exam, resulting in a 44.37% attendance rate. The test was given in 146 cities across 33 states and Union Territories at 361 testing locations throughout 25 shifts.
Ans. The SSC CHSL test is considered to be moderately difficult, and it is passable with good preparation and strategy.
Authored by, Shivam Singh
Competitive Exam Strategist
Shivam specializes in breaking down complex academic and technical concepts into engaging, student-friendly formats. From curriculum-aligned blogs to explainer content, his goal is to make learning both accessible and enjoyable.
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