The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has officially released the SSC CHSL 2025 Notification on 23rd June 2025, announcing the recruitment for Group C posts such as Lower Division Clerk (LDC), Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA), and Data Entry Operator (DEO) across various ministries, departments, and offices under the Government of India. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates who have completed their 10+2 (Higher Secondary) education and aspire to secure a stable government job.
Through this recruitment drive, approximately 3131 vacancies will be filled. Interested candidates can apply through the official website ssc.gov.in or via the My SSC App until 18th July 2025 (11:00 PM).
In this article, you’ll find complete details about the SSC CHSL 2025 recruitment, including post-wise vacancies, eligibility criteria, important dates, salary details, application process, and more.
🔍 Key Highlights of SSC CHSL Recruitment 2025
➡️ Exam Name: SSC Combined Higher Secondary Level (CHSL) Exam 2025
➡️ Recruiting Body: Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
➡️ Total Vacancies: 3131 (Approx.)
➡️ Posts Offered: LDC, JSA, DEO
➡️ Mode of Exam: Computer-Based (Tier-I and Tier-II)
➡️ Job Location: Across India
➡️ Last Date to Apply Online: 18th July 2025 (till 23:00 Hrs)
➡️ Tier-I Exam Dates: 08 to 18 September 2025
➡️ Official Website: ssc.gov.in
📌 Vacancy Details
The SSC CHSL 2025 recruitment offers the following Group C posts:
➡️ Lower Division Clerk (LDC)
➡️ Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA)
➡️ Data Entry Operator (DEO)
➡️ Data Entry Operator Grade ‘A’
Total Vacancies: 3131 (Approximately)
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must fulfill the below conditions in terms of age and education.
➤ Age Limit (as on 01/01/2026):
➡️ Minimum Age: 18 Years
➡️ Maximum Age: 27 Years
➡️ Date of Birth Range: 02/01/1999 to 01/01/2008
Age Relaxation:
➡️ SC/ST: 5 Years
➡️ OBC: 3 Years
➡️ PwBD: 10 Years
➡️ Ex-Servicemen (ESM): 3 Years
➡️ Central Govt. Civilian Employees: Up to 40 Years
➡️ Widows/Divorced Women: Up to 35 Years
➤ Educational Qualification (as on 01/01/2026):
➡️ Must have passed 10+2 or equivalent from a recognized board/university.
➡️ For DEO in certain departments (Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Ministry of Culture) – 12th standard with Science stream and Mathematics as a subject is required.
➡️ Candidates currently appearing for Class 12 can also apply, but must pass by 01/01/2026.
💼 Experience Requirements
➡️ No prior experience is required.
➡️ Freshers who fulfill the educational qualification and age criteria are eligible to apply.
💸 Application Fee
➡️ ₹ 100/- for General and OBC candidates
➡️ No Fee for Women candidates, SC/ST, PwBD, and Ex-servicemen
➡️ Correction Charges:
➡️ First Correction: ₹ 200/-
➡️ Second Correction: ₹ 500/-
➡️ Payment Mode: Online (BHIM UPI, Net Banking, Credit/Debit Card)
🗓️ Important Dates
➡️ Notification Release Date: 23rd June 2025
➡️ Start of Online Application: 23rd June 2025
➡️ Last Date to Apply Online: 18th July 2025 (till 23:00 hrs)
➡️ Last Date to Pay Fee Online: 19th July 2025 (till 23:00 hrs)
➡️ Correction Window: 23rd to 24th July 2025
➡️ Tier-I Exam Dates: 08 to 18 September 2025
📝 How to Apply for SSC CHSL 2025
Candidates can follow the steps below to complete their application:
➡️ Visit the official SSC website – https://ssc.gov.in
➡️ Complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) process with personal, educational, and contact details
➡️ Upload live passport-size photo, signature, and any required documents (like PwBD certificate if applicable)
➡️ Pay the application fee through online payment mode
➡️ Submit the form and take a printout of the final confirmation page for reference
➡️ Use the correction window (if needed) between 23rd–24th July 2025
✅ Selection Process
The SSC CHSL 2025 recruitment will be conducted in the following stages:
➡️ Tier-I (CBT): Objective-type online test
➡️ Tier-II (CBT): Objective + Skill/Typing Test
➡️ Document Verification: For shortlisted candidates
➡️ Physical/Medical Tests (Only for LDC posts in BRO): Applicable to male candidates only
🌍 Job Location
➡️ Selected candidates will be posted anywhere across India in various ministries, departments, and government offices.
💰 Salary and Benefits
Here is the pay scale for various CHSL posts:
➡️ LDC/JSA: ₹ 19,900 – ₹ 63,200 (Level 2)
➡️ DEO: ₹ 25,500 – ₹ 92,300 (Level 4)
➡️ DEO Grade 'A': ₹ 25,500 – ₹ 81,100
Other Benefits Include:
➡️ DA, HRA, TA, and other government allowances
➡️ Pension under NPS
➡️ Medical coverage
➡️ Promotions based on departmental exams and service rules
🔗 Important Links
➡️ 🔹 Official Notification PDF: Download Here
➡️ 🔹 Apply Online: Click Here to Apply
📢 Final Thoughts
The SSC CHSL 2025 examination is a golden chance for 12th-pass students to start their career in government service. With decent salary, job security, and nationwide postings, the CHSL exam continues to be one of the most popular competitive exams in India.
Make sure you fulfill the eligibility conditions and apply before the deadline—18th July 2025. Start your preparation early, as the competition is intense.
Stay tuned to VIDYUTH for regular updates on exam strategies, preparation tips, and previous year question papers to boost your chances!
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📚 Syllabus Breakdown
The syllabus includes four core sections in Tier 1 and multiple modules in Tier 2:
➟ General Intelligence
✦ Topics: Analogies, number/letter series, coding-decoding, Venn diagrams, puzzles, classification, blood relations, etc.
➟ General Awareness
✦ Topics: History, geography, Indian polity, economics, general science (physics, chemistry, biology), current affairs.
➟ Quantitative Aptitude
✦ Topics: Number systems, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, mensuration, averages, percentages, profit & loss, time & work.
➟ English Language
✦ Topics: Reading comprehension, cloze test, fill in the blanks, error spotting, sentence correction, idioms, active/passive voice.
➟ Computer Knowledge (Tier 2)
✦ Topics: Computer basics, MS Office, Internet, networking, cybersecurity.
📝 Exam Pattern
🔹 Tier 1 (Computer-Based Test)
➤ Mode: Online (MCQ)
➤ Questions: 100
➤ Marks: 200
➤ Time: 60 minutes
➤ Negative Marking: 0.50 per wrong answer
| 🔸 Subject | 🔸 Questions | 🔸 Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence | 25 | 50 |
| General Awareness | 25 | 50 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 50 |
| English Language | 25 | 50 |
🔹 Tier 2 (CBE + Skill/Typing Test)
Session I:
➤ Mathematical Abilities: 30 Qs – 90 Marks
➤ Reasoning & Intelligence: 30 Qs – 90 Marks
➤ English Language & Comprehension: 40 Qs – 120 Marks
➤ General Awareness: 20 Qs – 60 Marks
➤ Computer Knowledge: 15 Qs – 45 Marks
➤ Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
Session II:
➤ Typing/Skill Test: Qualifying in nature (for roles like LDC, DEO)
📘 Best Books for SSC CHSL 2025
✦ English Language
➤ Objective General English – S.P. Bakshi
➤ Mirror of Common Errors – Dr. Ashok Kumar Singh
➤ Word Power Made Easy – Norman Lewis
➤ From Plinth to Paramount – Neetu Singh
✦ Quantitative Aptitude
➤ Quantitative Aptitude – R.S. Aggarwal
➤ Fast Track Objective Arithmetic – Rajesh Verma
➤ SSC Mathematics – Rakesh Yadav
➤ NCERT Maths (Class 6–11)
✦ Reasoning Ability
➤ Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning – R.S. Aggarwal
➤ Analytical Reasoning – M.K. Pandey
➤ Testbook's Reasoning SmartBook
✦ General Awareness
➤ Lucent’s GK
➤ NCERT (History, Geography, Polity – Class 10 & 12)
➤ Manorama Yearbook
➤ Daily Newspapers (The Hindu, TOI)
✦ Online Platforms
➤ Physics Wallah, Adda247, Testbook, and Arihant Study Kits
🎯 Preparation Strategy
🔹 Understand the Exam
➟ Read the full syllabus and updated pattern
➟ Solve previous year question papers to analyze trends
🔹 Make a Study Plan
➟ Allocate time slots by subject
➟ Use a mix of learning, practice, and revision
🔹 Subject-Specific Strategy
➤ English:
✦ Practice grammar rules, vocabulary, comprehension
✦ Read editorials to improve speed and vocab
➤ Quantitative Aptitude:
✦ Focus on basic concepts and shortcuts
✦ Daily practice of 20–30 sums per topic
➤ Reasoning:
✦ Practice puzzles, number patterns, analogies
✦ Use tricks to solve questions faster
➤ General Awareness:
✦ Read news daily (current affairs + static GK)
✦ Watch monthly current affairs capsules
🔹 Practice & Revise
➟ Solve previous papers
➟ Take weekly mock tests
➟ Analyze your mistakes and improve weak areas
🔹 Time Management
➟ Prioritize easy questions first
➟ Don’t spend too much time on tough ones
🔹 Stay Balanced
➟ Take breaks every 60–90 minutes
➟ Stay motivated, eat healthy, and sleep well
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