SSC CHSL 2025: Your Complete Exam Guide for Success

The SSC CHSL (Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level) is a competitive exam designed to select candidates with a Higher Secondary (12th) qualification for various government departments and offices.

The SSC CHSL exam is conducted annually to recruit for positions like Lower Division Clerk (LDC), Junior Secretariat Assistant, Postal Assistant, Sorting Assistant, and Data Entry Operator (DEO). Candidates are selected through a multi-stage process that includes a computer-based test, descriptive paper, skill test, or typing test.

This exam provides opportunities for recruitment in numerous Ministries, Departments, and Organizations of the Government of India, covering roles such as:

• Postal Assistant / Sorting Assistant (PA/SA)
• Data Entry Operator (DEO)
• Lower Division Clerk (LDC)
• Court Clerk

Latest Updates from SSC CHSL

• The vacancies have been increased from 3712 to 3954.
• The Tier I exam is tentatively scheduled for July – August 2025.

SSC CHSL Exam Highlights

All the key details regarding the SSC CHSL 2025 Exam are listed below for the candidates to understand before they look for the exam.

SSC CHSL 2025- Exam Summary
Organization	Staff Selection Commission
Post Name	Group C positions – Lower Divisional Clerk, Data Entry Operators for various Ministries/ Departments/ Offices of the Government of India, etc.
Vacancy	3954
Exam Date	Tier I – July and August 2025 Tier II – To be notified soon
Application Mode	Online
Exam Mode	Online
Recruitment Process	Tier I Tier II
Education Qualification	12th passed or equivalent from a recognized University
Age Limit	18 – 27 years
Salary	INR 19900 – INR 92300
Official website	www.ssc.nic.in

SSC CHSL Notification 2025

The SSC CHSL 2025 Notification has been released. Interested candidates are encouraged to review the notification for all essential details regarding the exam.

SSC-CHSL-2024-Notification

SSC CHSL Exam Date 2025

The Commission has not made the SSC CHSL 2025 exam schedule available online.

Important events	Date (Tentative)
SSC CHSL Notification 2025	May 27, 2025
Registration Start	27th May 2025
Registration Ends	25th June 2025
SSC CHSL Admit Card release	Tier 1– To be released 7-10 days before the exam Tier 2 – To be released 7-10 days before the exam
SSC CHSL Exam Date	Tier 1– July and August 2025 Tier 2 – September 2025
SSC CHSL Answer Key	To be updated
SSC CHSL Result	To be notified
SSC CHSL Score Card if applicable	To be updated

SSC CHSL Vacancies 2025

There are 3712 (approx) vacancies. However, a number of vacancies will be determined in due course. Updated vacancies, if any, along with post-wise & category-wise vacancies will be made available on the website of the Commission in due course.

Candidates can view the SSC CHSL openings from the previous year here.

Categories/Post	LDC/ JSA	PA/ SA	DEO	Total
UR	1243	1597	59	2899
OBC	516	479	39	1034
SC	367	591	21	979
ST	164	292	10	466
EWS	204	419	12	635
Total	2494	3378	141	6013
ESM	262	305	10	577
OH	30	33	1	64
HH	28	41	1	70
VH	21	42	1	64
Other PwD	23	18	1	42

SSC CHSL Eligibility Criteria 

To be qualified for the SSC CHSL 2025 exam, a candidate must meet three crucial eligibility requirements. Here are the three parameters:

SSC CHSL Age Limit

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

Educational Qualification

Candidates who want to work as government employees should meet the following educational requirements after passing the SSC CHSL Exam.

Post	Qualification
PA/SA, LDC/JSA, DEO	Candidates should have cleared or appeared in class 12 or its equivalent from a recognized educational board or University.
Grade A – DEO in the Office of C&AG	Candidates should have passed class 12 from Science stream along with Mathematics as a subject or its equivalent from a recognized educational board or University.

Nationality / Citizenship

To meet the nationality requirements, the candidate must be:

• an Indian citizen, or
• ought to belong to Nepal/ Bhutan, or
• Tibetan refugee who came to India before 01st January 1962, to forever settling in India, or
• a person of Indian descent who has migrated to India to stay there permanently from countries including Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Uganda, Burma, Kenya, the United Republic of Tanzania (formerly Tanganyika and Zanzibar), Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia, and Vietnam.

SSC CHSL Application Form 2025

The board will start accepting applications after the release of the formal notification for the SSC CHSL exam 2025. On 2nd April 2025, the SSC CHSL application form is anticipated to be out.

Application fees

Categories	Application Fees
UR/ General Candidates	INR 100
SC/ST/PwD/Ex-Servicemen/ Women Candidates	Nil

Application Steps

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.

• Visit the official SSC page and register there.
• For registration, applicants must go to the website’s home page and click the “New User? Register Now” link.
• Then they must complete the registration form by entering all the necessary information regarding their name, contact information, and educational background.
• Then upload scanned copies of their IDs and signatures.
• Candidates must crosscheck the details entered by them when filling the application.
• The form fill-up method completes after fee payment method.
• Download the form and take a print out of the same.

Prerequisites for SSC CHSL 2025 Application Form:

Important things that aspirants must keep with them when filling the application  Form:

• Scanned copy of your Signature (1kb < Size < 12 KB) in JPG format.
• Scanned copy of your image (20 KB < Size < 50kb) in JPG format.
• You should have a valid E-Mail I.D. with you, which will be used for the registration process.
• You should have valid Identity Proof.
• The photograph mustn’t be over 3 months previous to the date of the publication of the Notice of Examination.
• The date on which the photograph was taken should be printed on the photograph.

SSC CHSL Admit Card

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.

• Step 1. Visit the official website of SSC.
• Step 2. On the homepage, click on the link “ADMIT CARDS”.
• Step 3. A new page with links redirecting you to the official regional websites will open. Click on your region.
• Step 4. Select “Status/Download Admit Card FOR COMBINED HIGHER SECONDARY (10+2) LEVEL EXAMINATION – 2025” from the notice (TIER-I).
• Step 5. Enter your Registration Number/Roll Number followed by your Date of Birth to acquire the admit card.
• Step 6. Choose the area that you prefer when applying for the exam.
• Step 7. Take a print of the downloaded SSC CHSL to admit card and keep a hard copy of the hall ticket.

SSC CHSL Exam Centres

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

SSC CHSL Exam Pattern

The SSC CHSL (Combined Higher Secondary Level) exam is structured in multiple tiers, designed to assess candidates’ aptitude across various subjects. Here’s a breakdown of the exam format:

1. Tier 1: Computer-Based Examination

• Format: Objective multiple-choice questions (MCQs).
• Subjects Covered:
  • General Intelligence: Tests logical reasoning and problem-solving skills.
  • English Language: Assesses vocabulary, grammar, and comprehension.
  • Quantitative Aptitude: Evaluates numerical and mathematical skills.
  • General Awareness: Focuses on current events, history, geography, and general knowledge.
• Marks Distribution: Total of 200 marks, with each section contributing equally.
• Duration: 60 minutes for the entire test.
• Negative Marking: 0.50 marks deducted for each wrong answer.

2. Tier 2: Descriptive Paper

• Format: Written examination.
• Subjects Covered:
  • Essay Writing: Candidates are required to write an essay on a given topic.
  • Letter/Application Writing: Involves writing a formal letter or application.
• Marks Distribution: Total of 100 marks.
• Duration: 60 minutes.
• Assessment Focus: Candidates are assessed on their writing skills, including coherence, clarity, and grammar.

3. Tier 3: Skill Test/Typing Test

• Format: Practical test.
• Types of Tests:
  • Skill Test: For posts like Data Entry Operator (DEO), which requires typing speed and accuracy.
  • Typing Test: For candidates applying for positions requiring typing skills.
• Assessment Criteria: Speed and accuracy are crucial for this tier.

4. Final Selection

• Candidates are selected based on their performance across all tiers, with Tier 1 being a screening test, while Tier 2 and Tier 3 are crucial for final merit.

The entire exam process is designed to evaluate not just knowledge but also practical skills necessary for the roles available through SSC CHSL. For the latest updates on the exam structure and changes, you can visit the official.

Let us now Check the Tier I and Tier II Exam Patterns for SSC CHSL:

SSC CHSL Exam Pattern: Tier I

The elaborated exam Patterns of Tier I of the SSC CHSL 2025 exam are given in the table below. Candidates should have a clear picture of the pattern of the examination.

Subjects	Number of questions	Maximum marks	Time Allowed
English Language	25	50	60 minutes
General Intelligence	25	50
Quantitative Aptitude	25	50
General Awareness	25	50
Total	100	200

Note– In Tier-I, there will be Objective Type, Multiple choice questions only. There’ll be a negative marking of 0.50 for every wrong answer.

SSC CHSL Exam Pattern: Tier II

After qualifying the Tier-I of the SSC CHSL 2025 Examination, candidates need to appear for the Tier II exam. The exam pattern of SSC CHSL Tier-II is explained in the table below.

	Session	No. of Questions	Marks	Time	Negative Marking
Session- 1	Section 1: Module-I: Mathematical Abilities Module-II: Reasoning and General Intelligence	60 (30 + 30)	180 (3 per question)	02 Hours and 15 minutes	1 Mark
	Section 2: Module-I: English Language and Comprehension Module-II: General Awareness	60 (40 + 20)	180 (3 per question)		1 Mark
	Section 3: Module-I: Computer Knowledge Module	15	45 (3 per question)	15 minutes	1 Mark
Session- 2	Section 3: Module-II: Part A: Skill Test for DEO Part B: Typing Test for LDC/ JSA	NA	NA	15 minutes for Part A 10 minutes for Part B	NA

Note– In Tier II there will be Objective Type, Multiple choice questions, except for Module II of Section III. Module I of Section 3 is mandatory for all but is qualifying in nature. Module II of Section 3 Is mandatory for specific posts and is qualifying in nature.

SSC CHSL Exam Pattern: Tier III

Session	No. of Questions	Marks	Time	Negative Marking
Session 1
Section 1:
Module-I:
Mathematical Abilities	30	90 (3 per question)	10 minutes	NA
Module-II:
Reasoning and General Intelligence	30	90 (3 per question)
Section 2:
Module-I:
English Language and Comprehension	40	120 (3 per question)	15 minutes	NA
Module-II:
General Awareness	20	60 (3 per question)
Section 3:
Computer Knowledge Module	15	45 (3 per question)	15 minutes	NA
Session 2
Section 4:
Part A: Skill Test for DEO	NA	NA	15 minutes	NA
Part B: Typing Test for LDC/JSA	NA	NA	10 minutes	NA

Notes:

• Session 1 consists of multiple-choice questions (MCQs) assessing various skills like mathematical abilities, reasoning, English comprehension, and general awareness.
• Session 2 includes practical tests: a skill test for Data Entry Operator (DEO) and a typing test for Lower Division Clerk (LDC) and Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA).
• There is no negative marking in Tier 3.

For further details on the SSC CHSL exam pattern, you can refer to the official SSC website.

SSC CHSL Syllabus 

To qualify for the position, applicants must pass all the Tiers. We can now look at the detailed examination syllabus for each level. Candidates should prepare for the exam by adhering to the below-listed syllabus. All the candidates should check the exam syllabus carefully before they begin preparing for SSC CHSL 2025 exam.

SSC CHSL Syllabus: Tier I

The Tier 1 exam consists of the subsequent topics.

1. English Language
2. General Intelligence
3. Quantitative Aptitude
4. General Awareness

General Intelligence	General Knowledge	Quantitative Aptitude	English Language
Semantic Analogy	Current Affairs	Percentage	Comprehension Passage
Symbolic operations	Awards and Honors	Number Series	Spot the Error
Symbolic/ Number Analogy	Books and Author	Data Interpretation	Improvement of Sentences
Trends	Sports	Mensuration and Geometry	Verbal Ability
Figural Analogy	Entertainment	Quadratic Equation	Synonyms- Antonyms
Space Orientation Semantic Classification	Obituaries	Interest	Active and Passive Voice
Venn Diagrams	Important Dates	Problems of Ages	Para Jumbles
Drawing inferences	Scientific Research	Profit and Loss	Fill in the Blanks
Figural Classification	Static General Knowledge (History, Geography etc.)	Ratio and Proportions & Mixture and Allegation	Error Correction
Punched hole/ pattern-folding & unfolding	Portfolios	Speed, Distance, and Time	Cloze Test
Semantic Series	Persons in News	Time and Work	Conversion into Direct/ Indirect narration
Figural Pattern-folding and completion	Important Schemes	Number System	Shuffling of Sentence parts
Number Series Embedded figures		Data Sufficiency
Figural Series		Statistical Charts

Syllabus: Tier II

The Tier 2 exam consists of the subsequent topics:

1. Mathematical Abilities
2. Reasoning and General Intelligence
3. English Language and Comprehension
4. General Awareness

Mathematical Abilities	Reasoning and General Intelligence	English Language and Comprehension	General Awareness	Computer Proficiency
Number Systems	Verbal Reasoning	Vocabulary	General knowledge related to India and its neighbouring countries	Computer Basics
Fundamental arithmetical operations	Syllogism	Grammar	History	Software
Algebra	Circular Seating Arrangement	sentence structure	Culture	Working with Internet & emails
Geometry	Linear Seating Arrangement	synonyms	Geography	Basics of networking & cyber security
Mensuration	Double Lineup	antonyms and their correct usage	Economic Scene
Trigonometry	Scheduling	Spot the Error	General Policy
Statistics & probability	Input- Output	Fill in the Blanks	Scientific Research
	Blood Relations	Synonyms/ Homonyms & Antonyms
	Directions and Distances	Spellings/ Detecting mis-spelt words
	Ordering and Ranking	Idioms & Phrases
	Data Sufficiency	One word substitution
	Coding and Decoding	Improvement of Sentences
	Code Inequalities	Active/ Passive Voice of Verbs
		Conversion into Direct/ Indirect narration
		Shuffling of Sentence parts
		Shuffling of Sentences in a passage
		Cloze Passage

Syllabus: Tier III

Here’s the syllabus for SSC CHSL Tier III presented in a tabular format:

Test Type	Description	Duration	Speed Requirement
Skill Test for DEO	Data entry from printed format to computer	15 minutes	8000 key depressions per hour
Typing Test for LDC/JSA	Typing a passage in English or Hindi	10 minutes	35 words per minute (English) 30 words per minute (Hindi)
Computer Knowledge Module	Basic understanding of computer operations and applications	Varies	N/A

Preparation Tips:

• Typing Practice: Use online typing tools to improve speed and accuracy.
• Familiarity with Software: Practice using MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Mock Tests: Take timed mock tests to enhance time management skills.

For more details, you can visit the official SSC website.

SSC CHSL 2025 Tier 1 and 2 Negative Marking

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.

List of Documents to be Carried for SSC CHSL Exam 2025

Below is a list of crucial documents that applicants should bring to the SSC CHSL exam center in 2025:

• Admit Card
• Valid Photo ID Proof (Aadhaar Card, Voter ID Card, PAN Card, Passport, Driving License, Government-issued ID Card)
• Recent Passport Sized Photographs

Additional Items to Carry:

• Transparent Water Bottle
• Simple analog wristwatch (digital watches are usually not allowed)
• Black or Blue Ballpoint Pens

SSC CHSL Result and Cutoffs

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.

SSC Results 2025

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:

• Go to the official website.
• The home page of the SSC will open.
• Check for the Results section on the top of the SSC board.
• Check for SSC CHSLResult 2025. Click on it.
• Enter the details of the Registration ID, Hall ticket, and Password.
• Click the submit button.
• Now SSC CHSL Result 2025 PDF will be downloaded.
• Save the PDF for future reference.

SSC CHSL Cutoffs 2025

The officials will release SSC CHSL Tier 1 cut-off Marks 2025 for the candidates. Aspirants can check the previous year’s SSC CHSL cut-off Marks as per their category (SC / BC / ST / OBC). The officials plan the SSC CHSL Cut off Marks for 2025 considering the previous years’ cutoff scores. The officials are expected to release the SSC CHSL cut-off Marks 2024 before the examination results.

Previous Year Cut-off Scores

Category	Cut off 2021-22
General	141.88
SC	114.16
ST	108.88
OBC	139.46
EWS	117.59
ESM	72.10
HH	63.80
OH	106.37
VH	93.81
Pwd (Other)	51.12

Understanding the SSC CHSL cut-off trends of the previous year’s provides a plan regarding the potential cut-off that may be expected for SSC CHSL 2025. The cut-off depends on many factors, like the total number of candidates showing up for the exam, the difficulty level of the papers, and also the accessible tentative vacancies.

Cut off Score Trends of past 8 years

Year	UR	OBC	SC	ST
2013	124.8	116	104	95
2014	120.3	107.5	94.75	85.75
2015	119	110	99	89.5
2016	127.5	120	108	99
2017	143.5	139	122.5	112
2018	165.9	161.8	145.5	136.7
2019	159.5	156.1	136.1	127.4
2020	155.9	151	133.6	124.7

SSC CHSL Salary Structure

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

SSC CHSL 2025 Selection Process

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:

• Tier 1 Computer-Based Examination
• Tier 2 Descriptive Paper
• Tier 3 Skill Test
• Document Verification
• Final Merit List

SSC CHSL Preparation Tips

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.

• You must be familiar with the SSC CHSL syllabus and exam format to perform well in the exam.
• It is crucial to create a study plan that meets your needs as you get ready for the SSC CHSL since a well-organized timetable will enable you to outline a planned course of action and establish specific learning objectives.
• Try taking notes on significant subjects during your preparation whenever you can.
• You must master the fundamentals completely if you want to pass the SSC CHSL exam and ensure that you have a firm understanding of the subject matter you are studying for it.
• The previous year’s exam papers are a crucial component of your preparation. You will know the weight of various questions in addition to obtaining a sense of how challenging each segment is.
• Taking SSC CHSL practice exams will undoubtedly assist you in gaining a realistic insight of the state of your preparation. They will also show your strengths and weaknesses, allowing you to focus on the areas that require improvement.

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.

Study Materials and Resources

• Books and Notes: Use easy books like RS Aggarwal for Maths and Wren & Martin for English grammar.
• Online Platforms: Apps and websites like Testbook, Unacademy, and YouTube offer helpful lessons, quizzes, and mock tests.
• Previous Year Papers: Practice old exam papers to understand the types of questions asked.
• Current Affairs: Read daily news on apps like Inshorts or follow The Hindu for General Awareness.

Time Management Strategies

• Daily Study Plan: Make a schedule and divide time wisely between subjects. Focus more on weak areas.
• Small Goals: Set small targets, like solving 20 Maths questions or reading 2 English comprehension passages each day.
• Study in Sessions: Use methods like the Pomodoro technique—study for 25 minutes, take a 5-minute break.
• Relax Too: Take time to rest so you don’t get burned out before the exam.

Importance of Practice Tests

• Feel of the Real Exam: Mock tests help you understand the actual exam format and manage time effectively.
• Spot Weak Areas: They show which topics need more revision.
• Build Speed and Confidence: Regular practice makes you faster and more confident for the actual exam.

Document Verification for SSC CHSL Exam

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.

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Conclusion

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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