SSC CHSL Notification 2025 OUT: Download Official Notification PDF

Q: What is SSC CHSL marking scheme?

SSC CHSL marking scheme is prescribed by the examination authority, Staff Selection Commission (SSC). The CHSL marking scheme is different for each exam stage- Tier 1, Tier 2 and Tier 3. The scores of candidates are calculated as per the marking scheme. SSC CHSL marking scheme is given below: Candidates are awarded +2 marks for each correct answer. For each incorrect answer, 0.5 marks are deducted as a negative marking in objective paper. There is no negative marking for the descriptive paper. If a question is left blank, there is no penalty.

Q: What are the documents required for SSC CHSL applications?

Before starting with the SSC CHSL application process, candidates should keep ready the following documents/information - Mobile number, Email ID, Class X Certificate Scanned colour passport size recent photograph, Scanned signature, Disability Certificate number (if applicable), ID proof (Aadhaar card/voter ID card/PAN card/Passport/driving license/school ID/college ID/ employer ID). Once all the details are filled in, candidates can click on the Save button to proceed further.

Q: What is SSC CHSL recruitment?

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) holds the Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination every year for recruitment to the Group C posts including Lower Divisional Clerk/ Junior Secretariat Assistant, and Data Entry Operators for various Ministries/ Departments/ Offices of the Government of India and various Constitutional Bodies/ Statutory Bodies/ Tribunals, etc..

Q: For which posts is SSC CHSL recruitment notification released?

SSC CHSL notification is released every year for recruitment to the following posts: Lower Divisional Clerk (LDC) Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) Postal Assistant (PA) Sorting Assistant (SA) Data Entry Operator (DEO). .

Q: What is SSC CHSL 2025 Age Cutoff Date?

The Staff Selection Commission fixes the age cutoff date for the SSC CHSL exam and mentions it on the official notification every year. As per the SSC CHSL notification 2025, the age cutoff date for the exam this year is January 1, 2026. Candidates' age will be taken into account as on January 1, 2026.

Q: What is SSC CHSL crucial date 2025?

The following are the SSC CHSL crucial dates 2025: 01-Jan-2026: For age reference for all registered candidates 18-Jul-2025 (last date of application): For claim of SC/ ST/ OBC/ PwBD/ ESM status or other benefits

Q: What is the SSC CHSL Exam eligibility?

The official notification mentions all the eligibility conditions for the SSC CHSL exam. The SSC CHSL eligibility criteria that candidates need to fulfil are: A candidate must be either a citizen of India, or a subject of Nepal/ Bhutan, Tibetan refugee, a person of Indian origin. Candidates who are between the age group of 18 to 27 years can apply for the exam. The education qualification required for registering for the SSC CHSL exam is class 12th passed.

Q: What are the different stages of SSC CHSL exam?

The SSC CHSL exam process consists of the following stages: Tier I: Objective-type computer-based examination (CBE) Tier II: Objective-type computer-based examination and skill test The SSC CHSL Tier 1 exam is the first stage of the exam followed by the Tier 2 exam. The SSC CHSL Tier 1 exam is objective in nature and Tier 2 is a descriptive in nature. The Tier 1 exam is conducted online and Tier 2 is conducted offline across the nation at the designated exam centres. Candidates are required to score equal to or more than the SSC CHSL cutoff marks to get selected for the next tier.

Q: How many vacancies are announced in SSC CHSL 2025?

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has announced a total of 3131 vacancies in the SSC CHSL 2025. These vacancies will be filled for the posts of Lower Division Clerk (LDC) and Data Entry Operator (DEO) in central government ministries and departments. Candidates who want to get recruited through the CHSL (10+2) exam need to apply online. The SSC CHSL applications were invited online.

Q: What is the upcoming SSC CHSL recruitment?

The SSC CHSL recruitment 2025 began with the release of official notification on June 23, 2025. The SSC CHSL 2025 recruitment will be held through Tier 1 and Tier 2 exam. The SSC CHSL posts to be filled are Lower Divisional Clerk (LDC)/ Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA), Postal Assistant/ Sorting Assistant (PA/SA) and Data Entry Operator (DEO).

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Updated on Sep 29, 2025 15:47 IST

By Rupali Pruthi, Deputy Manager - Editorial

SSC CHSL Notification 2025: The Staff Selection Commission released the official notification for the Combined Higher Secondary Level (CHSL) 10+2 exam on June 23, 2025, on its official website - ssc.gov.in. The SSC CHSL notification PDF contains the important details regarding the exam, including exam dates, application process, eligibility criteria, exam pattern, syllabus, result criteria and so on. The SSC CHSL notification 2025 PDF download link is shared below. Candidates are advised to read and understand the official notification to know the eligibility conditions for the SSC CHSL 2025 exam.

The SSC CHSL notification is the ready reckoner for all the information related to the exam. In any litigation, the conditions laid out in the official notification are final. However, the commission can amend the original notification or any part of it through an addendum.

Table of content

SSC CHSL Notification 2025: PDF Download Link
SSC CHSL Exam Dates 2025
SSC CHSL Apply Online Link 2025
SSC CHSL Eligibility 2025
SSC CHSL Exam Pattern 2025
SSC CHSL Notification 2025 FAQs

SSC CHSL Notification 2025: PDF Download Link

The SSC CHSL notification PDF 2025 was released on the SSC's new website- ssc.gov.in. Candidates need to visit the official website to download the SSC CHSL notification 2025 PDF. Moreover, the SSC CHSL 2025 notification PDF is provided here as well. The SSC CHSL notification 2025 contains the following details:

Application process
Eligibility criteria
Vacancy list
Exam dates
Exam pattern
Syllabus
Exam centre
Answer key
Result criteria

Download SSC CHSL Notification 2025

The SSC CHSL exam is conducted every year to recruit candidates for the clerical and secretarial jobs in the Central Government of India. The SSC CHSL exam date for Tier 1 is September 8 to September 18, 2025.

Commonly asked questions

Q: What type of questions are asked in SSC CHSL exam?

Q: What is the exam pattern of SSC CHSL?

SSC CHSL Exam Dates 2025

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of SSC CHSL 2025 exam

Dates	Upcoming Exam Dates
Oct ' 25	SSC CHSL 2025 Tier 1 Exam Date TENTATIVE

Dates	Past Exam Dates
25 Jul ' 25 - 26 Jul ' 25	Application Form Correction
23 Jun ' 25	SSC CHSL 2025 Notification
23 Jun ' 25 - 18 Jul ' 25	SSC CHSL 2025 Application Dates
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SSC CHSL Apply Online Link 2025

The Commission released the SSC CHSL 2025 online application form along with the notification. Candidates need to click the SSC CHSL apply online link 2025 to fill out the application form. The SSC CHSL application process 2025 comprises two parts- registration and application.

Part 1: SSC CHSL Registration

Firstly, candidates need to register themselves on the official website of SSC. For the same, candidates need to click on the ‘New User? Register Now’ link on the Home page of the website and fill out the registration form, Candidates need to fill all the required personal, communication and educational details in the registration form. Apart from that, candidates also need to upload scanned images of photos and signatures at this stage.

Also Read: SSC CHSL Post Preference & Option Form 2025

Part 2: SSC CHSL Applications

Once registered, candidates need to log in to their accounts and fill out the online application form. Some of the details that candidates need to enter in the application form are educational qualification, exam centre preference etc. Once all details are filled in, candidates need to pay the SSC CHSL application fee of INR 100 in online or offline mode.

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Commonly asked questions

Q: What is the fee for SSC CHSL exam for girls?

Q: How to do SSC CHSL one-time registration (OTR) on new website?

SSC CHSL Eligibility 2025

SSC CHSL eligibility conditions are mentioned in the official notification. The eligibility criteria that candidates need to meet to fulfil SSC CHSL eligibility 2025 are:

A candidate must be either a citizen of India, or
- A subject of Nepal/Bhutan,
- Tibetan refugee,
- A person of Indian origin

SSC CHSL Age Limit 2025

The eligibility condition as given in the official notification in terms of SSC CHSL age limit is summarised as follows.

A candidate must be between 18 and 27 years of age to apply for the exam.

SSC CHSL Qualification 2025

A candidate must have passed Class 12 or equivalent from a recognised board or university. Candidates appearing in the Class 12 exam are also eligible to apply.

Commonly asked questions

Q: What happens after clearing SSC CHSL exam?

Q: Where can I find the SSC CHSL recruitment book?

SSC CHSL Exam Pattern 2025

The SSC CHSL exam pattern 2025 differs for Tier 1 and Tier 2. Have a look at the details below:

Tier 1 is an objective exam that contains 100 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) of 200 marks. The exam is conducted in online mode. Candidates need to complete the paper in a duration of one hour.
Tier 2 is conducted in two sessions - Session I & Session II, on the same day. Session I includes:
- Section-I
- Section-II
- Module-I of Section-III.

Session II includes Module II of Section III.

The SSC CHSL Tier 2 consists of objective-type multiple choice questions (MCQs), except for Module II of Section III. The questions are set in English and Hindi languages except for Module II (i.e. English Language and Comprehension module) in Section II. There is a negative marking of 1 mark for each wrong answer in Section-I, Section II and Module-I of Section III.

Also Read: SSC CHSL exam pattern 2025

SSC CHSL Tier-I exam contains questions from subjects and topics mentioned below:

SSC CHSL Tier-I Subjects	SSC CHSL Tier-I Topics
General Intelligence	It would include questions of both verbal and non-verbal type such as Semantic Analogy, Symbolic operations, Symbolic/Number Analogy, Trends, Figural Analogy, Space Orientation, etc
English Language	The questions would be on Spot the Error, Fill in the Blanks, Synonyms/ Homonyms, Antonyms, Spellings/ Detecting mis-spelt words, Idioms & Phrases, etc
Quantitative Aptitude	It would include questions on topics such as Number Systems, Fundamental arithmetical operations, Algebra, Geometry, Mensuration, Trigonometry, Statistical Charts, etc
General Awareness	Questions are designed to test the candidate’s general awareness of the environment around him and its application to society