SSC CHSL Notification 2025 OUT: Download Official Notification PDF

SSC CHSL Tier 1 contains objective-type multiple choice questions (MCQs). On the other hand, SSC CHSL Tier 2 is objective type as well, except for Module-II of Section-3, which is a Typing or Skill Test. The questions are set in English, Hindi and language opted by candidates, except for Module-II (i.e. English Language and Comprehension module) in Section II of Tier 2 examination.

The exam pattern of the SSC CHSL includes structure of Tier 1 and Tier 2. The Tier 1 exam includes a total of 100 questions of 2 marks each from four sections - General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, English and General Intelligence and Reasoning. The Tier 2 includes Session I and Session II. The Tier 2 Session I includes Section I, Section II and Modules I of Section III and Session II includes Modules II of Section III. Tier 2 comprises 135 questions carrying the weightage of 3 marks each.

Candidates need to undertake the one-time registration (OTR) on the SSC new website- ssc.gov.in before filling out the online application form for the SSC CHSL exam. Have a look at the SSC CHSL OTR process below:

• Visit the official SSC website- ssc.gov.in.
• Click on Login or Register.
• If you are a new user, click on ‘Register Now’.
• Undertake the one-time registration (OTR) by filling in the following details- Personal details,  Contact details and address,  Password creation & Declaration
• Submit and save the SSC registration number.

There are various SSC CHSL recruitment books available in the market for exam preparations. Some of the SSC CHSL best books are: 1. SSC (10+2) Solved Papers Combined Higher Secondary 2. SSC Solved Papers Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) level Data Entry Operator (DEO), Lower Division Clerk (LDC), Postal/Sorting Assistant Recruitment Exam 3. Kirans SSC Elementary and Advanced Mathematics.

After clearing the SSC CHSL exam, the shortlisted candidates are posted in their respective departments or posts. The SSC CHSL recruitment carries out for the posts of Lower Divisional Clerk (LDC), Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA), Postal Assistant (PA), Sorting Assistant (SA) and Data Entry Operator (DEO) posts.

No, there is no interview in SSC CHSL exam. Candidates are shortlisted based on their performance in: Tier 1 exam Tier 2 exam Document Verification Skill Test The final selection and allocation of Ministries/ Departments/ Offices is made based on their performance in Tier 1 and Tier 2 exam and the preference of Posts/ Departments given by them at the time of Document Verification.

The SSC CHSL exam is conducted online as computer based exam (CBE) mode. Candidates need to attempt the paper online on the computers. The answers are required to be marked on the allotted computer at the exam centre.

SSC CHSL notification 2025 will be released on June 23, 2025 on the official website. The SSC CHSL notification lays out all the important rules and regulations for the exam. Candidates must refer to the official SSC CHSL notification to get all the important requirements for the SSC CHSL form. SSC conducts the CHSL exam to recruit candidates for various posts such as LDC, JSA, PA, SA, and DEO in different ministries/departments/offices of the Government of India. It includes non-technical and clerical jobs in various ministries and positions with central government officers, including the department of post.

The SSC CHSL exam process has these stages-

• Tier I- Objective-type computer-based examination (CBE)
  Tier II- Objective-type computer-based examination and skill test

Candidates are required to score equal to or more than the SSC CHSL cutoff marks to get selected for the next tier.

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..

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).

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.

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.

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). .

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.

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

The SSC CHSL exam eligibility that candidates need to fulfil is shared below-

• Candidate must be either a citizen of India, or a subject of Nepal/ Bhutan, Tibetan refugee, a person of Indian origin.
• The age limit is 18 to 27 years.
• Candidates should be Class 12 pass.

The last date to apply online for the SSC CHSL 2025 exam was July 18, 2025. Candidates need to submit the SSC CHSL application form 2025 before the due date. Generally, candidates should fill out the online application form as early as possible to avoid last-minute technical glitches such as server problems or low internet connectivity. The SSC CHSL apply online link 2025 was available from June 23, 2025, to July 18, 2025. The SSC CHSL application fee 2025 could be paid up to July 18, 2025. 

SSC CHSL notification contains all important details about the exam such as the latest eligibility criteria including the age limit, online application process, exam pattern, syllabus, vacancies, pay-scales of different posts, exam dates, important instructions and others. SSC CHSL notification PDF is an important document that candidates must go through before applying online for the exam.

Candidates can check the SSC CHSL application status using the process below-

• Visit ssc.gov.in.
• Click on the link for the exam city and the application status link.
• Now, go to the login tab.
• Enter the registration number and password.
• Download the SSC CHSL application status and exam city slip.