The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has officially released the notification for the Combined Higher Secondary Level (CHSL) Examination 2025. Candidates who have passed the 12th standard can apply for various posts including Lower Division Clerk (LDC), Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA), Postal Assistant (PA), and Sorting Assistant (SA). Here’s everything you need to know. SSC CHSL 2025
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SSC CHSL 2025 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruitment Authority | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Exam Name | Combined Higher Secondary Level (CHSL) Exam 2025 |
| Post Names | LDC, JSA, PA, SA |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Total Vacancies | 3131 |
| Eligibility | Passed 12th (Intermediate) Exam |
| Official Portal | Sarkari result |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Released | 23 June 2025 |
| Online Registration Starts | 23 June 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 18 July 2025 |
| Tier-I Examination | 08 to 18 September 2025 |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹100/- |
| SC / ST / PwD / Women | No Fee |
| Payment Mode: Online through Debit/Credit Card, UPI, or Net Banking | |
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Applicants must have passed the 12th (Intermediate) examination from a recognized board.
Age Limit
As of 01 August 2025, candidates must be between 18 to 27 years.
Relaxation in the upper age limit will be provided as per government rules:
- SC/ST – 5 years
- OBC – 3 years
- PwD (UR) – 10 years
- PwD (OBC) – 13 years
- PwD (SC/ST) – 15 years
Selection Process
The selection process includes the following stages:
- Tier-I: Computer-Based Objective Test
- Tier-II: Objective + Skill/Typing Test
- Document Verification
- Medical Fitness Test
Exam Pattern – Tier-I
This stage will be conducted in online mode and will include multiple-choice questions. Each incorrect answer will result in a deduction of 0.50 marks.
| Subject | No. of Questions | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence | 25 | 50 |
| General Awareness | 25 | 50 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 50 |
| English Language | 25 | 50 |
| Total | 100 | 200 |
Duration: 1 Hour (60 Minutes)
Exam Pattern – Tier-II
Session-I (Objective)
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 30 | 90 | 60 Minutes |
| Reasoning | 30 | 90 | |
| English | 40 | 120 | |
| General Awareness | 20 | 60 | |
| Computer Knowledge | 15 | 45 | 15 Minutes |
| Total | 135 | 405 | 2 Hrs 15 Min |
Session-II (Skill/Typing Test)
| Post | Test Type | Criteria | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Data Entry Operator | Skill Test | 8000 key depressions per hour | 15 Minutes |
| LDC / JSA | Typing Test | 30 wpm (English) / 25 wpm (Hindi) | 10–15 Minutes |
Steps to Apply Online
- Visit the SSC official site: www.ssc.gov.in.
- Complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) if you haven’t done it already.
- Log in with your SSC credentials.
- Select “CHSL 2025” from the current openings.
- Enter all required information such as personal, educational, and contact details.
- Upload recent photograph and signature in the correct format.
- Pay the application fee online using the available payment options.
- Review the form and submit. Take a printout of the confirmation for future use.
Note: Applicants are advised to keep visiting the SSC portal for any updates or changes in the exam schedule or eligibility
important links
| SSC CHSL 2025 Official Short Notice | Short Notice |
| SSC CHSL 2025 Official Notification PDF | Notification |
| SSC CHSL 2025 Apply Online | Apply Online |
| SSC Official Website | SSC |
