June 24, 2025 by Boddu Likhith
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has officially released the SSC CHSL 2025 Notification for recruitment to Group C posts like Lower Division Clerk (LDC), Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA), and Data Entry Operators (DEO). This recruitment drive opens up a golden opportunity for 12th pass candidates aiming to secure a Central Government job across various departments.
Let’s dive into all the essential details like vacancies, eligibility, salary, application process, and exam dates.
🔍 Key Highlights of SSC CHSL 2025
➤ Recruiting Body: Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
➤ Exam Name: Combined Higher Secondary Level (CHSL) Examination 2025
➤ Posts Offered: LDC, JSA, DEO, DEO Grade 'A'
➤ Total Vacancies: Approximately 3131
➤ Application Mode: Online
➤ Job Type: Central Government (Group C)
➤ Location: Across India
📊 SSC CHSL 2025 Vacancy Details
The tentative total number of vacancies is 3131. Detailed post-wise and category-wise vacancy lists will be updated soon on the official SSC website.
➤ Lower Division Clerk (LDC) / Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA)
➤ Data Entry Operator (DEO)
➤ Data Entry Operator Grade ‘A’
✅ SSC CHSL 2025 Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification (as on 01-01-2026):
➤ For DEO/DEO Grade ‘A’ (Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Ministry of Culture, SSC) – 12th Pass in Science Stream with Mathematics
➤ For LDC/JSA/Other DEO Posts – 12th Pass in any stream from a recognized Board
➤ Candidates appearing in Class 12th exams are eligible to apply but must possess qualification by 01-01-2026
Age Limit (as on 01-01-2026):
➤ Minimum: 18 years
➤ Maximum: 27 years
➤ Date of Birth Range: Between 02-01-1999 and 01-01-2008
Age Relaxation:
➤ SC/ST: +5 years
➤ OBC: +3 years
➤ PwBD (UR): +10 years
➤ PwBD (OBC): +13 years
➤ PwBD (SC/ST): +15 years
➤ Ex-Servicemen: +3 years after military service
➤ Widows/Divorced Women: Up to 35 years (General), Up to 40 years (SC/ST)
🧾 Experience Requirements
➤ No prior experience is required
➤ Freshers who meet the educational qualifications and age criteria can apply
💳 Application Fees
➤ General/OBC/EWS: ₹100/-
➤ Women/SC/ST/PwBD/ESM: Exempted
➤ Mode of Payment: Online (BHIM UPI, Net Banking, Debit/Credit Cards)
📅 Important Dates
➤ Notification Release Date: 23 June 2025
➤ Start of Online Application: 23 June 2025
➤ Last Date to Apply Online: 18 July 2025 (up to 11:00 PM)
➤ Last Date for Fee Payment: 19 July 2025 (11:00 PM)
➤ Application Correction Window: 23 – 24 July 2025
➤ Tier-I Exam Dates: 08 – 18 September 2025
➤ Tier-II Exam Date: February – March 2026 (Tentative)
📥 How to Apply for SSC CHSL 2025?
➤ Visit the SSC official website
➤ Complete One-Time Registration (OTR) with Aadhaar verification
➤ Log in with registration credentials
➤ Find the CHSL 2025 link in the Latest Notifications section
➤ Fill out the application form with academic, personal & contact details
➤ Capture a live photograph using webcam or smartphone
➤ Upload signature (JPEG format, 10–20 KB)
➤ Review the form and submit
➤ Pay the applicable fee
➤ Download and print the final application for future use
🧪 SSC CHSL 2025 Selection Process
The selection is based on a two-tier Computer-Based Examination and a skill/typing test:
Tier-I (Objective – MCQs)
➤ English Language – 25 Qs / 50 Marks
➤ General Intelligence – 25 Qs / 50 Marks
➤ Quantitative Aptitude – 25 Qs / 50 Marks
➤ General Awareness – 25 Qs / 50 Marks
➤ Time: 60 minutes (80 mins for scribes)
➤ Negative Marking: -0.50 per wrong answer
Tier-II (Objective + Skill Test)
➤ Session I (2 hrs 15 mins):
➤ Mathematical Abilities – 30 Qs / 90 Marks
➤ Reasoning & Intelligence – 30 Qs / 90 Marks
➤ English Language – 40 Qs / 120 Marks
➤ General Awareness – 20 Qs / 40 Marks
➤ Computer Knowledge – 15 Qs / 45 Marks (Qualifying)
➤ Session II (25 mins):
➤ Skill Test for DEO / Typing Test for LDC/JSA – Qualifying only
🌍 Job Location
➤ Selected candidates will be posted across various central government ministries, departments, and offices throughout India
💼 Salary & Benefits (As per 7th CPC)
Lower Division Clerk (LDC) / JSA
➤ Level-2: ₹19,900 – ₹63,200
Data Entry Operator (DEO)
➤ Level-4: ₹25,500 – ₹81,100
➤ Level-5: ₹29,200 – ₹92,300
➤ Grade ‘A’: ₹25,500 – ₹81,100
Other Benefits:
➤ House Rent Allowance (HRA)
➤ Dearness Allowance (DA)
➤ Transport Allowance (TA)
➤ Pension Scheme, Medical, etc.
🔗 Important Links
It is highly recommended to read the official notification PDF thoroughly before applying. Use the links below for direct access.
| Link Type | Direct URL |
|---|---|
| Download Official PDF | Click Here |
| Online Application Link | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
Let us know in the comments if you’re planning to apply or need help with preparation strategies, previous year papers, or exam updates. Best of luck!
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🔷 I. SSC CHSL Recruitment Overview
🧾 Posts Offered:
📍 Lower Division Clerk (LDC)
📍 Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA)
📍 Data Entry Operator (DEO)
📊 Vacancies: 3131 (as per current data)
🎓 Eligibility Criteria:
📌 Educational Qualification:
▪️ 12th Standard pass from a recognized board
▪️ For DEO in some departments – must be 12th pass with Science + Mathematics
📌 Age Limit:
▪️ 18 to 27 years as on 01 August 2025 (tentative)
▪️ Age Relaxation: SC/ST – 5 yrs, OBC – 3 yrs, PwBD – 10–15 yrs
📝 Selection Process:
🔹 Tier-I: Computer-Based Objective Exam
🔹 Tier-II: Objective + Computer Knowledge + Typing/Skill Test
🔶 II. Exam Pattern Explanation
📘 A. Tier-I: Computer-Based Examination
💻 Mode: Online (CBE)
📅 Duration: 60 minutes (80 mins for scribe candidates)
🧠 Type: Objective MCQs
📄 Total Questions: 100
🧮 Total Marks: 200
⚠️ Negative Marking: 0.50 per wrong answer
📚 Sections & Weightage:
📎 English Language – 25 Qs | 50 Marks
📎 General Intelligence – 25 Qs | 50 Marks
📎 Quantitative Aptitude – 25 Qs | 50 Marks
📎 General Awareness – 25 Qs | 50 Marks
📗 B. Tier-II: Divided into Session-I & Session-II
🟢 Session-I (Objective + Computer Knowledge)
🕒 Duration: 2 hours 15 minutes
🧩 Section-I:
▪️ Module-I: Mathematical Abilities – 30 Qs | 90 Marks
▪️ Module-II: Reasoning & General Intelligence – 30 Qs | 90 Marks
📝 Section-II:
▪️ Module-I: English Language & Comprehension – 40 Qs | 120 Marks
▪️ Module-II: General Awareness – 20 Qs | 60 Marks
🖥️ Section-III:
▪️ Module-I: Computer Knowledge – 15 Qs | 45 Marks (15 mins)
📛 Negative Marking: 1 mark per wrong answer (Tier-II only)
🟡 Session-II (Skill/Typing Test)
⌨️ Skill Test for DEO:
▪️ 15000 key depressions/hour (some posts)
▪️ 8000 key depressions/hour (others)
📝 Typing Test for LDC/JSA:
▪️ 35 WPM (English) or 30 WPM (Hindi)
🎯 Note: Qualifying in nature. Errors allowed as per official norms. Final merit based on Tier-II (Session-I) only.
🔷 III. Detailed Syllabus Breakdown
📘 A. Tier-I Syllabus Highlights
📚 English Language:
📌 Spot the Error, Fill in the Blanks
📌 Synonyms, Antonyms, Spelling Errors
📌 Idioms & Phrases, One-word Substitution
📌 Cloze Passage, Comprehension, Sentence Rearrangement
🧠 General Intelligence:
📌 Analogies, Series, Coding-Decoding
📌 Puzzle, Syllogism, Blood Relation
📌 Direction Sense, Critical Thinking
📌 Visual Memory, Embedded Figures
🧮 Quantitative Aptitude:
📌 Number Systems, Ratios, Percentages
📌 Profit & Loss, Time & Work, SI & CI
📌 Geometry, Mensuration, Algebra
📌 Trigonometry, Pie Charts, Data Interpretation
🌍 General Awareness:
📌 Current Affairs (last 6–8 months)
📌 History, Geography, Polity, Economy
📌 Government Schemes, Awards, Books
📌 Scientific Research & Day-to-Day Science
📗 B. Tier-II Syllabus Highlights
🧠 Math & Reasoning (Advanced Level):
▪️ Similar to Tier-I but with higher difficulty
▪️ Includes advanced reasoning & probability
📖 English Language:
▪️ Advanced Grammar, Cloze Tests
▪️ Complex Comprehension Passages
▪️ Sentence Improvement, Error Detection
🌐 General Awareness:
▪️ Focus on deeper understanding of polity, economy, science & current events
💻 Computer Knowledge:
▪️ Basics of hardware/software
▪️ MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
▪️ Internet usage, Cybersecurity & Networking
📚 IV. Best Books and Study Resources
📘 English Language:
✔️ Objective General English – S.P. Bakshi
✔️ Wren & Martin – Grammar
✔️ Word Power Made Easy – Norman Lewis
🧮 Quantitative Aptitude:
✔️ Quantitative Aptitude – R.S. Aggarwal
✔️ Fast Track Arithmetic – Rajesh Verma
✔️ Kiran’s SSC Maths Solved Papers
🧠 Reasoning:
✔️ Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning – R.S. Aggarwal
✔️ Analytical Reasoning – M.K. Pandey
✔️ Kiran’s Chapterwise Reasoning
🌍 General Awareness:
✔️ Lucent’s GK
✔️ Manorama Yearbook
✔️ The Hindu / Indian Express editorials
✔️ Online portals – GK Today, Drishti IAS
💻 Computer Knowledge:
✔️ Objective Computer Knowledge – Kiran Publication
✔️ Lucent’s Computer Book
✔️ NCERT Class 9/10 IT Basics
⌨️ Typing/Skill Test:
✔️ Use online typing platforms like Typing.com, Keybr
✔️ Consistent daily practice on official layouts (Remington Gail for Hindi)
🛠️ V. Preparation Strategies
🧩 A. General Tips
✅ Understand the entire syllabus & exam structure
✅ Build a realistic study timetable
✅ Balance subjects based on strength/weakness
✅ Practice time-bound mock tests
✅ Focus on speed + accuracy
✅ Revise with short notes & formula sheets
✅ Stay consistent with current affairs
🔍 B. Section-Wise Tips
📌 English:
✔️ Practice grammar daily
✔️ Learn 5–10 new words daily
✔️ Attempt cloze tests, RCs regularly
📌 Quant:
✔️ Learn tables, squares, cubes by heart
✔️ Master arithmetic before moving to DI & algebra
✔️ Practice tricky word problems from PYQs
📌 Reasoning:
✔️ Solve puzzles daily (seating, coding, direction)
✔️ Master pattern-based series and syllogism
✔️ Try mirror/image-based reasoning for Tier-II
📌 General Awareness:
✔️ Read newspaper editorials, notes from GK portals
✔️ Make static GK flashcards
✔️ Monthly current affairs revision is a must
📌 Computer Knowledge:
✔️ Focus on MS Office shortcuts
✔️ Know basics of Internet, networks, malware
✔️ Understand file types, storage, OS basics
📌 Typing Test:
✔️ Start typing practice 2–3 months in advance
✔️ Track speed & accuracy progress weekly
✔️ Use mock typing tests (official format)
❌ VI. No Interview for SSC CHSL
💬 There is no interview round in SSC CHSL 2025. Your selection is purely based on Tier-I + Tier-II (Session-I) scores, and qualifying the Skill/Typing Test.
🎯 Final Words
SSC CHSL 2025 is a solid gateway to secure central government jobs for 12th pass aspirants. With the right strategy, discipline, and resources, you can crack it confidently. Focus on consistent practice, mock tests, and revision. Let your preparation speak louder than your stress.
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