SSC CHSL Recruitment 2025: The Staff Selection Commission will conduct the open competitive examination to recruit the candidates for various departments and offices in Indian Administrative System. These eligible candidates will be recruited for various vacancies positions like; LDC, JSA and DEO. These posts include; Lower Division Clerk, Junior Secretariat Assistant, Postal Assistant, Sorting Assistant and Data Entry Operator posts. The examination for all these vacancies will be held through computer based test followed by two tier stages. Candidates can submit their online applications through the SSC official website @ssc.gov.in. The eligibile candidates must have passed 12th standard or equivalent with the age criteria of 18 to 27 years. There will be skill test and typing test for various posts. Candidates are advised to check the official notification details before submitting online application. For more information read complete article.
For LDC/JSA and DEO/DEO Grade ‘A’ (except DEOs in Department/Ministry): Candidates must have passed the 12th Standard or an equivalent examination from a recognized Board or University.
For Data Entry Operator (DEO)/ DEO Grade ‘A’ in the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, and Ministry of Culture: Candidates must have passed the 12th Standard in the Science stream with Mathematics as a subject from a recognized Board or an equivalent institution.
Important Dates:-
Events
Dates
SSC CHSL 2025 Notification Release Date
27th May 2025
SSC CHSL 2025 Apply Online Starts
27th May 2025
Online Application Last Date
25th June 2025
SSC CHSL 2025 Exam Date
July-August 2025
SSC CPO Notification 2025__Age Limit:-
The age limit for SSC CHSL 2025 posts is 18 to 27 years. Candidates born not before 02-08-1998 and not later than 01-08-2007 are eligible to apply.
Permissible relaxation in the upper age limit is provided for different categories as per government norms.
Age Relaxation:-
Category
Permissible Age Relaxation Beyond Upper Age Limit
SC/ ST
5 years
OBC
3 years
Persons with Disabilities (PwD – Unreserved)
10 years
PwD + OBC
13 years
PwD + SC/ ST
15 years
Ex-Servicemen (ESM)
3 years after deduction of military service from the actual age as of the closing date.
Candidates domiciled in Jammu & Kashmir (1st Jan 1980 – 31st Dec 1989)
5 years
Disabled Defence Personnel (General category)
3 years
Disabled Defence Personnel (SC/ ST category)
8 years
Central Govt. Civilian Employees (with at least 3 years of regular service)
Up to 40 years of age
Central Govt. Civilian Employees (SC/ ST with at least 3 years of regular service)
Up to 45 years of age
Widows/ Divorced Women/ Women judicially separated (not remarried)
Up to 35 years of age
Widows/ Divorced Women/ Women judicially separated (not remarried) – SC/ ST
Up to 40 years of age
SSC CPO 2025 Salary?
Post Name
Pay Level
Salary
LDC/ JSA
Level 2
₹19,900 – ₹63,200
PA/ SA
Level 4
₹19,900 – ₹63,200
DEO
Level 4
₹25,500 – ₹81,100
Level 5
₹29,200 – ₹92,300
DEO Grade ‘A’
Level 4
₹25,500 – ₹81,100
Selection Process:-
The SSC CHSL Selection Process consists of Tier 1, Tier 2, and Skill Test/Computer Proficiency Test (for some posts). The final result is based on the cumulative performance in all two tiers.
Tier 1: Candidates must qualify Tier 1 to appear for Tier 2.
Tier 2: Candidates must qualify Tier 2 to move forward to the Skill Test/Computer Proficiency Test (if applicable).
Skill Test/Computer Proficiency Test (For certain posts): Conducted based on the job requirement.
Candidates will be shortlisted based on their overall performance in the first two tiers.
After qualifying all three tiers, candidates will undergo Document Verification.
SSC CHSL 2025 Exam Pattern
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) conducts the Combined Higher Secondary Level (CHSL) exam in two tiers for various posts:
Tier
Type
Mode
Tier – I
Objective Multiple Choice
Computer-Based (Online)
Tier – II
Objective Multiple Choice + Skill Test & Typing Test
Computer-Based (Online)
Tier-II will include three sections with two modules each
SSC CHSL 2025 Exam Pattern:-
SSC CHSL 2025 Tier 1 exam will be conducted in online mode.
Introduction of a descriptive paper of 100 marks within 60 minutes in pen-and-paper mode.
Reduction in the Tier 1 exam duration from 75 minutes to 60 minutes.
Tier II will consist of Objective Multiple Choice Questions + Skill Test & Typing Test.
Section
Subjects
No. of Questions
Max Marks
Exam Duration
1
General Intelligence
25
50
60 minutes (80 minutes for candidates eligible for a scribe)
2
General Awareness
25
50
3
Quantitative Aptitude (Basic Arithmetic Skill)
25
50
4
English Language (Basic Knowledge)
25
50
Total
100
200
Application Fee?
The application fee for General Category candidates is ₹100/-.
Exempted Categories: No fee is required for female candidates, SC, ST, Physically Handicapped, and Ex-Servicemen candidates.
How to Apply for SSC CHSL Recruitment 2025?
Candidates can apply for SSC CHSL 2025 by following these steps:
Visit the Official Website at ssc.nic.in and navigate to the “Apply” section.
New users must complete the One-Time Registration process & Existing users can log in using their credentials.
Enter all required details, including personal information, educational qualifications, and exam preferences.
Upload a recent passport-sized photograph and signature in the prescribed format.
Pay the Application Fee for General/OBC: ₹100 & SC/ST/PWD/Women: No fee
Double-check all details before submitting the application form.
Download and print the application confirmation for future reference.
SSC CHSL stands for Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level exam. It is a national-level exam conduct by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) for recruitment to various posts such as LDC, JSA, DEO, and PA/SA.
What is the mode of the SSC CHSL exam?
The Tier 1 and Tier 2 exams are conducting online in a computer-based format. The Tier 3 exam is a descriptive paper conduct in pen-and-paper mode for some posts.
