SSC CHSL 2025 Notification – Complete Guide to 3,131 Vacancies
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has officially released the CHSL (Combined Higher Secondary Level) 2025 Notification on 23 June 2025 at its official portal ssc.gov.in The drive aims to fill approximately 3,131 Group C posts including Lower Division Clerk (LDC), Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA), Postal Assistant (PA), Sorting Assistant (SA), and Data Entry Operator (DEO).
🗓️ Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Released | 23 June 2025 |
| Online Application Begins | 23 June 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 18 July 2025 (11:00 PM) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 19 July 2025 (11:00 PM) |
| Correction Window | 23–24 July 2025 (till 11:00 PM) |
| Tier-I Exam | 8–18 September 2025 (CBT Mode) |
| Tier-II Exam | February–March 2026 (CBT Mode) |
🎯 Vacancy Details
SSC CHSL 2025 Notification – Complete Guide to 3,131 Vacancies
- Total Vacancies: 3,131 (tentative)
- Posts include:
- LDC / JSA
- Postal Assistant / Sorting Assistant
- Data Entry Operator (DEO), including Grade ‘A’ posts
- Pay Levels:
- LDC / JSA – Pay Level 2 (₹19,900–63,200)
- DEO – Level 4 (₹25,500–81,100) & Level 5 (₹29,200–92,300)
Detailed post- and category-wise vacancies will be available under “Tentative Vacancy” on SSC’s website.
✔️ Eligibility Criteria
SSC CHSL 2025 Notification – Complete Guide to 3,131 Vacancies
- Age Limit (as on 1 Jan 2026): 18–27 years (Born between 2 Jan 1999 – 1 Jan 2008)
– Age relaxations apply for reserved categories - Educational Qualification:
– For DEO in C&AG: 12th standard with Maths
– For LDC/JSA and other DEO posts: 12th pass or equivalent from recognized board - Nationality: Indian citizen; or subject of Nepal/Bhutan; Tibetan refugee before 1962; OR person of Indian origin migrated after independence.
💸 Application Fee
| Category | Fee (₹) |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹100 |
| Female / SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen | No Fee |
Fees can be paid via online methods like BHIM UPI, net banking, or credit/debit cards.
🛡️ Apply Online – Step-by-Step
SSC CHSL 2025 Notification – Complete Guide to 3,131 Vacancies
- Visit ssc.gov.in
- Navigate to the CHSL 2025 Notification link and read thoroughly
- Click “Apply Online” and complete your One-Time Registration (OTR)
- Fill in your personal, educational, and contact details
- Upload scanned passport-sized photo and signature
- Pay application fee (if applicable)
- Submit form and download confirmation page
⚠️ Save the registration number for future login and print confirmation/fee receipt for records.
📝 Exam Pattern & Selection Process
- Tier-I (CBT) – Objective, 60 minutes
- Tier-II (CBT) – Includes:
- Descriptive Paper (100 marks, 100 words)
- Skill/Typing Test (for DEO/PA/SA) – Qualifying in nature
Note: Negative marking of 0.25 per wrong answer in Tier-I.
🎓 Syllabus Highlights
- Tier-I: English, General Intelligence, Quantitative Aptitude, General Awareness
- Tier-II:
- Descriptive: Essay/Letter Writing
- Typing: 35 wpm (English) / 30 wpm (Hindi) for DEO/PA/SA posts
📊 Vacancies Comparison
Year-by-year vacancy trend:
- 2025: 3,131
- 2024: ~3,712
- 2022: 4,726
⚠️ Key Reminders
- The One-Time Registration (OTR) correction window is open — Update personal and academic details for CHSL and other exams between June 21 onward
- Keep original documents ready for verification, including DOB, 12th certificate, and photo ID