The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has officially announced the Combined Higher Secondary Level (CHSL) Examination 2025. The detailed notification is now accessible on the official SSC website: ssc.gov.in . The application window opened on 23 June and will remain active until 18 July 2025. Candidates must complete the online fee payment by 11 PM on 19 July. The Tier-I examination, conducted as a Computer-Based Test (CBT), is scheduled between 8 and 18 September.
Vacancies and Positions Available
For the 2025 cycle, SSC has announced 3,131 vacancies, marking a decline from last year’s 3,712. Recruitment will be carried out for various Group C posts including:
* Lower Division Clerk (LDC)
* Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA)
* Postal Assistant (PA)
* Sorting Assistant (SA)
* Data Entry Operator (DEO)
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must have passed Class 12 or an equivalent qualification from a recognised board. For Data Entry Operator (DEO)/Grade ‘A’ roles in the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Ministry of Culture, and SSC itself, candidates must have studied Science with Mathematics in Class 12. The age requirement is 18 to 27 years as of 1 August 2025. Relaxations apply for candidates from reserved categories as per government norms.
Application Process and Fees
Applications can only be submitted online. The fee for general category candidates is ₹100. However, candidates from SC, ST, PwD, women, and Ex-Servicemen categories are exempted.
Steps to Apply:
1. Visit ssc.gov.in
2. Navigate to the “Apply” section and choose the CHSL link
3. Register for login credentials
4. Fill out the application form
5. Upload required documents and pay the fee
6. Submit and download a copy for reference
Selection and Exam Structure
The selection will comprise three tiers:
* Tier I: CBT with 100 questions across four sections – General Intelligence, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, and English Language
* Tier II: Descriptive and skill-based tests
* Tier III: Skill/Typing test based on the post applied
The complete notification PDF with syllabus, reservation norms, and guidelines is available on the SSC website.
