The Staff Selection Commission (SSC)

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has officially released the notice for the Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination, 2025. This competitive examination aims to recruit candidates for various Group C posts, including Lower Divisional Clerk (LDC)/Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) and Data Entry Operators (DEO), for numerous Ministries, Departments, and Offices under the Government of India, as well as Constitutional and Statutory Bodies. Women candidates are specifically encouraged to apply as the government strives for a gender-balanced workforce. The online application process commenced today, June 23, 2025, and will conclude on July 18, 2025, at 23:00 hours.

SSC CHSL Recruitment 2025

DetailInformation
Post Name1. Lower Division Clerk LDC /Junior Secretariat 2. Assistant JSA , Postal Assistant PA / Sorting 
3. Assistant Data  Entry  Operators  (DEOs)
Vacancy3131
Application Date23 June – 18 July 2025 (extended)
Application ModeOnline
Official Websitessc.gov.in

Vacancy & Posts

SSC CHSL Recruitment 2025

Total 3,131 vacancies for the following posts:

  • Lower Division Clerk (LDC) / Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA)
  • Postal Assistant (PA) / Sorting Assistant (SA)
  • Data Entry Operator (DEO) (including DEO Grade ‘A’)

Eligibility Criteria

  • Educational Qualification:
    • Minimum 12th pass from a recognized board.
    • Specifically for DEO (in C&AG/ministry roles): 12th with Mathematics
  • Age Limit(as on 1 Jan or 1 Aug 2026 depending on official notification):
    • General: 18–27 years
    • Date of birth eligibility: Between 2 Jan 1999 – 1 Jan 2008
    • Relaxation: SC/ST (5), OBC (3), PwD (10–15), Ex‑Servicemen, etc.

Selection Process

  1. Tier‑1 (CBT) – 200 marks, 100 questions across 4 sections (Intelligence, English, Quant, GK), duration 60 min, 0.50 mark penalty per wrong answer
  2. Tier‑2 – Descriptive paper + Objective/Skill test
    • Descriptive: essay & letter writing (100 marks)
    • Skill/Typing:
      • DEO: 8,000 key depressions/hour (15 min)
      • LDC/JSA: Typing 30 wpm (English) or 25 wpm (Hindi) in 10–15 min
  3. Document verification & Medical exam

Pay Scale

  • LDC/JSA: Pay Level 2 (₹19,900–63,200)
  • DEO (C&AG etc.): Level 4 (₹25,500–81,100)
  • DEO (other departments): Level 5 (₹29,200–92,300)

Application Fee

  • ₹100 for General/OBC/EWS
  • Exemption for Women, SC/ST, PwD, and Ex‑Servicemen

How to Apply

  1. Visit the official site: ssc.gov.in
  2. Complete One‑Time Registration (OTR) if new
  3. Fill in the CHSL application with personal, educational details
  4. Upload scanned photo and signature (specs as specified)
  5. Pay the fee (if required)
  6. Submit form and download/print confirmation

Important Dates

EventDate
Notification Released23 June 2025
Application Start Date23 June 2025
Last Date to Apply18 July 2025 (11 PM)
Last Date for Fee Payment19 July 2025 (11 PM)
Correction Window23–24 July 2025
Tier‑1 CBT Exam8–18 September 2025
Tier‑2 Exam (Descriptive/Skill)Feb–Mar 2026

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