SSC CHSL 2025 Recruitment: 3131 Vacancies, Three-Stage Selection Process
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the notification for the Combined Higher Secondary Level (CHSL) Exam 2025. A total of 3131 Group-C posts including Lower Division Clerk (LDC), Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA), and Data Entry Operator (DEO) will be filled.
Key Dates to Remember
- Online application deadline: 18 July 2025 (11:00 PM)
- Last date for fee payment: 19 July 2025
- Application correction window: 23–24 July 2025
- Tier 1 Exam Date: 8–18 September 2025
- Tier 2 Exam Date: February–March 2026
Number of Vacancies
3131 posts have been announced initially. The number may be revised later.
Age Limit and Relaxation
- General age limit: 18 to 27 years as of 1 August 2025
- SC/ST: 5 years age relaxation
- OBC: 3 years age relaxation
The government aims to build a gender-balanced workforce. Female candidates are especially encouraged to apply.
Recruitment Process
The recruitment will be conducted in three stages:
- Tier-1: Computer-Based Exam
- Tier-2: Computer-Based Exam (Subjective + Skill Test for some posts)
- Document Verification & Final Merit
SSC CHSL Tier-1 Exam Pattern
The exam will have four sections, all objective type questions:
- English Language (Basic Knowledge) – 25 questions
- General Intelligence – 25 questions
- Quantitative Aptitude (Basic Arithmetic Skill) – 25 questions
- General Awareness – 25 questions
Total duration: 60 minutes
For PwD candidates: 80 minutes
Negative marking: 0.5 marks per wrong answer
Application Portal
Candidates must apply through the official website: https://ssc.gov.in
Note
The final appointment will be made in various ministries, departments, constitutional bodies, statutory organizations, and tribunals under the Central Government.