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What’s new in SSC CHSL 2025
- 23 JUNSSC CHSL 2025 notification released for LDC, JSA, PA/SA and DEO posts across central departments.
- 18 JULApplication window closed (ran 23 Jun – 18 Jul), with a correction window thereafter.
- OCTTier 1 (Computer-Based) exam scheduled for the fourth week of October 2025. Track admit card →
- FEB–MARTier 2 (Mains) expected in February–March 2026.
Exam overview
SSC CHSL 2025 at a glance
The Combined Higher Secondary Level exam recruits 10+2-qualified candidates into Group C posts across ministries — LDC, JSA, Postal Assistant, DEO and more.
Conducting body
Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
Full form
Combined Higher Secondary Level (10+2) Examination
Vacancies
Announced with the notification
Application window
23 Jun – 18 Jul 2025
Tier 1 exam
4th week of October 2025
Tier 2 exam
February – March 2026
Mode
Online — Computer-Based Test
Stages
Tier 1 → Tier 2 (incl. skill/typing test)
Eligibility
12th pass (10+2) in any stream
Salary range
₹19,900 – ₹81,100 (Pay Level 2–4)
Official website
ssc.gov.in
Important dates
The 2025 recruitment timeline
23 JUN 2025
Notification & applications open
18 JUL 2025
Last date to apply
Correction window shortly after
OCT 2025
City slip & Tier 1 admit card
Released ~1 week before the exam
OCT 2025
Tier 1 — Computer-Based Test
FEB–MAR 2026
Tier 2 — Mains (with skill/typing test)
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Exam pattern
How the exam is scored
SSC CHSL runs in two tiers, both computer-based. Tier 1 screens; Tier 2 marks and the skill/typing test decide your final selection.
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 50 |
| General Awareness | 25 | 50 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 50 |
| English Language | 25 | 50 |
| Total | 100 | 200 |
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Session I · Mathematical Abilities + Reasoning | 60 | 180 |
| Session I · English + General Awareness | 60 | 180 |
| Session II · Computer Knowledge (Module) | 15 | 45 |
| Session II · Skill/Typing Test | — | Qualifying |
Syllabus
What you’ll be tested on
Four subjects in Tier 1. Tap any subject to see the high-weightage topics.
Number SystemsPercentageRatio & ProportionAveragesTime & WorkTime, Speed & DistanceProfit & LossSI & CIGeometryMensurationTrigonometryData Interpretation
AnalogyClassificationSeriesCoding-DecodingSyllogismVenn DiagramsNon-verbalMatrixBlood RelationsDirections
Current AffairsHistoryPolityGeographyEconomicsStatic GKGeneral ScienceSchemesSportsBooks & Authors
Reading ComprehensionCloze TestFill in the BlanksError SpottingSynonyms & AntonymsIdioms & PhrasesOne-word SubstitutionSentence ImprovementPara Jumbles
Salary & posts
What you actually take home
Pay depends on the post you’re allotted. Here’s the pay-level breakdown for CHSL posts.
Level 4₹25,500+
₹25,500 – ₹81,100
Postal Assistant / Sorting Assistant (PA/SA), Data Entry Operator (DEO Grade A)
Level 2₹19,900+
₹19,900 – ₹63,200
Lower Division Clerk (LDC), Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA), DEO
Eligibility
Can you apply?
Qualification
12th pass (10+2) from a recognised board
Age limit
18 – 27 years
Age reference date
1 January 2026
Relaxation
OBC +3 yrs · SC/ST +5 yrs · PwBD +10 yrs
Nationality
Indian citizen (or Nepal/Bhutan subject per rules)
Application fee
₹100 (Gen/OBC) · Women, SC/ST, PwBD, ESM exempt
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FAQ
SSC CHSL questions, answered
The Tier 1 Computer-Based exam is scheduled for the fourth week of October 2025. Tier 2 (Mains) is expected in February–March 2026. Exact dates are announced on ssc.gov.in.
Candidates must be 18 to 27 years old as of 1 January 2026. Reserved categories get relaxation — OBC +3, SC/ST +5, PwBD +10 years.
You must have passed Class 12 (10+2) or equivalent from a recognised board. Some posts (like DEO in C&AG) require Science stream with Maths.
Lower Division Clerk (LDC), Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA), Postal/Sorting Assistant (PA/SA) and Data Entry Operator (DEO).
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