SSC CHSL Recruitment 2025: Check Posts, Pay Scale & Process

Q: How many vacancies are released for the SSC CHSL exam every year?

The number of SSC CHSL vacancies varies every year. The number of vacancies in the SSC CHSL 2024 exam were 3427 and in SSC CHSL 2021 exam were 6,072, and approximately 4500 vacancies were announced for the SSC CHSL 2022. The SSC CHSL vacancies are the most important component of the exam for two reasons. Firstly, the number of vacancies determines the number of candidates who need to be selected for the Tier-II exam and, consequently, the SSC CHSL cutoff to get these many candidates for the next level.

Q: How many vacancies are there in SSC CHSL 2024?

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has announced the SSC CHSL vacancy 2024 in the official notification to be filled through the Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination, 2024. The SSC CHSL final vacancies 2024 are 3,427. The Commission will soon announce the post-wise and category-wise vacancies on the official website- ssc.gov.in for the posts of LDC/ JSA, DEO and DEO Grade A. It may be noted that State-wise or Zone-wise vacancies are not announced by the Commission.

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: Which category gets the maximum number of SSC CHSL vacancies released?

The maximum number of the SSC CHSL vacancies are usually released for the reserved category, that is, General. The Commission makes the selection of candidates based on the vacancies reported by the Indenting Departments/ Organizations. The Commission does not have any role in deciding the number of vacancies of any Indenting Department/ Organization. The implementation of reservation policy, maintaining reservation roster, earmarking of vacancies for different categories and identification of stability of post for suitable for various benchmarked disabilities are also under the domain of the Indenting Departments/ Organizations.

Q: Will SSC CHSL exam be conducted in 2024?

Yes, the SSC CHSL 2024 exam will be conducted. The SSC CHSL 2024 Tier 1 exam will be held from July 1 to 12, 2024. The exact SSC CHSL exam date 2024 will be intimated to candidates through their respective admit cards. The Commission conducts the SSC CHSL exam every year. The SSC conducts the CHSL Tier 1 and Tier 2 exams to recruit candidates for various posts such as LDC, JSA, PA, SA, and DEO in different ministries/departments/offices of the Government of India.

Q: What is the salary after SSC CHSL?

The Staff Selection Commission conducts the CHSL exam for group D posts. The posts that you might get after clearing CHSL are lower division clerks (LDC), data entry operators (DEO), and sorting assistants (SA). The salary structure after clearing the SSC CHSL exam is as follows: 1. For lower division clerks, the basic pay is Rs. 19,900, and the approximate in-hand salary is Rs. 29,100. 2. For Data Entry Operator (DEO) and PA-level posts, the basic pay is around Rs. 25,500, and the in-hand salary is Rs. 36,555. This salary is for city X, I. e. , cities with a population of more than 50 Lacs. The salary for cities Y and Z, whose populations are less than 50 Lacs, is slightly less.

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: What are the posts in SSC CHSL 2025?

The SSC CHSL 2025 recruitment is being carried out for the following posts: Lower Divisional Clerk (LDC) Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) Data Entry Operator (DEO)

Q: How many times is SSC CHSL conducted in a year?

The SSC CHSL exam is conducted once every year. The Commission gives chance to candidates to appear for the exam to get shortlisted 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.

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.

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Updated on Oct 7, 2025 10:31 IST

By Rupali Pruthi, Deputy Manager - Editorial

SSC CHSL Recruitment 2025: The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) is carrying out the SSC CHSL recruitment drive in 2025 to fill a total of 3131 vacancies. The recruitment process began with the release of the SSC CHSL 2025 notification. To take part in the SSC CHSL recruitment 2025 process, candidates need to apply online for the exam. The SSC CHSL application form 2025 is available on the official website- ssc.gov.in. The SSC CHSL 2025 exam for Tier 1 will be held soon. The total number of vacancies to be filled under this recruitment is mentioned on the SSC CHSL notification 2025.

SSC CHSL recruitment is a two-stage process comprising Tier 1 and Tier 2. The recruitment process is being conducted to shortlist eligible candidates for various posts in the ministries/departments/offices of the Government of India. The SSC CHSL recruitment is carried out for the following posts - Lower Divisional Clerk (LDC), Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA), Postal Assistant (PA)/ Sorting Assistant (SA) and Data Entry Operator (DEO).

Table of content

SSC CHSL Posts & Pay Scales
SSC CHSL Exam Dates 2025
SSC CHSL Recruitment Stages 2025
SSC CHSL 2025 Eligibility Criteria
SSC CHSL Syllabus 2025
SSC CHSL Recruitment 2025 FAQs

SSC CHSL Posts & Pay Scales

The SSC CHSL recruitment process 2025 is conducted for the following posts along with their pay levels and pay scales:

SSC CHSL Posts	SSC CHSL Pay Levels	SSC CHSL Pay Scales (in INR)
Lower Divisional Clerk (LDC)	2	19,900-63,200
Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA)	2	19,900-63,200
Postal Assistant (PA)	4	25,500-81,100
Sorting Assistant (SA)	4	25,500-81,100
Data Entry Operator (DEO)	4	25,500-81,100
DEO (Grade A)	4	25,500-81,100

Also Read: SSC CHSL vacancies 2025

Commonly asked questions

Q: Is SSC CHSL a good choice?

Q: How to apply online for SSC CHSL exam?

Q: What is the SSC CHSL Upcoming Vacancy 2025?

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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 Recruitment Stages 2025

SSC CHSL recruitment process contains the following stages:

SSC CHSL Application Form

Firstly, candidates need to fill the SSC CHSL application form 2025 in online mode on the official website of the commission. SSC CHSL application fee is INR 100. All women and Scheduled Caste (SC)/Scheduled Tribe (ST)/Persons with Disability (PwD)/Ex-Servicemen (ESM) candidates are exempted from the application fee.

SSC CHSL Admit Card

SSC CHSL admit card 2025 is released on the official regional websites of the commission. Candidates can download their admit cards by logging into their registered accounts.

SSC CHSL Tier 1 Exam

Candidates need to appear for SSC CHSL Tier 1 exam at the test centre mentioned on the admit card. SSC CHSL Tier 1 is an online exam that contains 100 multiple-choice questions of 200 marks.

Also Read: SSC CHSL exam pattern 2025

SSC CHSL Tier 2 Exam

Candidates who qualify the Tier 1 exam need to appear for the SSC CHSL Tier 2 exam. The Tieris a descriptive test of 60 minutes duration conducted in offline mode. Candidates have to write an essay of 200-250 words and a letter/application of 150-200 words. The paper holds 100 marks weightage.

SSC CHSL Skill Test

SSC CHSL Skill /Typing Test is conducted on a computer as per the post applied by a candidate.

SSC CHSL result

The SSC CHSL result is declared after the completion of each stage and the final result is released after all stages of the recruitment process are over. The shortlisted candidates are then allotted different posts as per their preferences and available vacancies.

Commonly asked questions

Q: How many vacancies are released for the SSC CHSL exam every year?

Q: How many vacancies are there in SSC CHSL 2024?

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

SSC CHSL 2025 Eligibility Criteria

Only candidates who fulfil the below-mentioned eligibility criteria can participate in the SSC CHSL 2025 recruitment process:

Candidates should be citizens of India
Candidates should clear Class 12 from a recognised board/university
Candidates should be aged between 18 and 27 years

Also Read: SSC CHSL Eligibility 2025

Commonly asked questions

Q: What are the posts in SSC CHSL 2025?

Q: How many times is SSC CHSL conducted in a year?

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

SSC CHSL Syllabus 2025

The candidates need to appear in the online and offline exams conducted in different stages of the exam. The candidates need to qualify in each stage and secure marks better than or equal to the cutoff to get selected in the result. SSC CHSL Syllabus 2025 plays a pivotal role in the preparation of the exam. The candidates need to read and understand each and every aspect and topic of the official syllabus as given in the notification. The previous year question papers can immensely help the candidate in the preparation.

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