SSC CHSL Post Preference 2025: Option Form Process, Posts Code List & Vacancies

Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam 2025 ( SSC CHSL )

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Rupali Pruthi
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Updated on Oct 1, 2025 13:19 IST

SSC CHSL post preferences 2025 form will be released after the conduct of the Tier 2 exam asking candidates for their preferences of posts under the CHSL recruitment drive. SSC CHSL option form 2025 will be available in the candidate login section at ssc.gov.in. Candidates need to submit the option form before the SSC CHSL post preference last date 2025. The SSC CHSL option form 2025 link will be provided below.

SSC CHSL Post Preference

SSC CHSL Post Preference

Staff Selection Commission (SSC) will release the option-cum-preference form under the SSC CHSL 2025 recruitment drive after the conduct of the Tier 2 exam. Candidates are required to visit the official website- ssc.gov.in to submit the SSC CHSL option form 2025 by selecting their preferences of posts. Candidates need to submit the option form before the SSC CHSL post preference last date 2025.

The Commission obtains the post preference before the declaration of the SSC CHSL final result 2025. The final SSC CHSL result 2025 is released after the conduct of the Tier 2 exam. The result PDF will contain the SSC CHSL cut-off 2025 and the merit list of candidates shortlisted for appointment. The SSC CHSL merit list 2025 will be prepared based on the post preferences given by candidates.

Q:   When will SSC CHSL 2025 Application Form be released?
A:

The Staff Selection Commission released the SSC CHSL Tier 1 application form on June 23, 2025. The Commission released the SSC CHSL 2025 notification on the same date. The last date to apply online for the SSC CHSL 2025 was July 18, 2025. The Commission will conduct the SSC CHSL Tier 1 exam 2025 from September 8 to 18, 2025.

Q:   When is SSC CHSL exam centers list released?
A:

The list of SSC CHSL exam centres has been released along with the official notification at ssc.gov.in. The SSC CHSL exam is conducted in a total of nine regions- ER, WR, NR, SR, CR, NER, NWR, MPR and KKR. The SSC CHSL exam centres cities list is released region-wise. Candidates need to make selection of exam centres while filling out the online SSC CHSL application form.

Q:   Can I pay the SSC CHSL application fee offline through a bank challan?
A:

No, you cannot pay the SSC CHSL application fee in offline mode through SBI challan or demand draft. Candidates need to pay the SSC CHSL exam fee online through debit card, credit card, net banking or UPI. To make the SSC CHSL fee payment, candidates need to fill out the complete form and then make the fee payment.

The SSC CHSL Tier 1 exam will be held soon. The SSC CHSL answer key 2025 of Tier 1 exam will be released soon after the conduct of the exam.

Also Read: SSC CHSL 2025: Notification, Application Form, Eligibility, Exam Date, News

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Table of content
  • SSC CHSL Post Preference 2025 Date
  • How to submit SSC CHSL Post Preferences 2025?
  • SSC CHSL Option-Cum-Preference Form 2025 Link
  • SSC CHSL Posts Code List 2025
  • SSC CHSL Final Vacancy 2025 List
  • Why is SSC CHSL Post Preference Form Submission Important?
  • SSC CHSL Option Form Submission for PwBD Candidates
  • How to choose the best SSC CHSL Post Preference 2025?
  • SSC CHSL Salary 2025: Post-Wise
  • SSC CHSL Post Preference FAQs
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SSC CHSL Post Preference 2025 Date

The SSC CHSL post preference form 2025 will be available on the official website before the declaration of final result. Candidates who appeared for the Tier 2 exam need to submit the SSC CHSL option-cum-preferences for posts and departments they want to work in.

SSC CHSL Post Preferences Form 2025 Notice PDF - soon

Also Read: SSC CHSL Exam Date 2025

How to submit SSC CHSL Post Preferences 2025?

To submit the preferences, one needs to visit the ‘Candidate Login’ on the official website - ssc.gov.in. On logging in, a tab for submission of option-cum-preferences will be activated. This link will remain active for around five days.

Q:   Is the SSC CHSL application status 2025 released?
A:

No, the SSC CHSL application status 2025 has not been released.  The SSC CHSL status for the Tier 1 exam will be released on the official website of the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) - ssc.gov.in for all the regions - KKR, ER, NR, SR, CR, WR, NER, NWR and MPR. The SSC CHSL application status will inform candidates about the acceptance or rejection of their applications along with the allotted exam city.

Q:   What are the SSC CHSL form correction fees or charges?
A:

Candidates need to pay the SSC CHSL form correction fees to make changes to the application form. The SSC CHSL correction fee of INR 200 needs to be paid for correcting for the first time, and INR 500 needs to be paid for making corrections for the second time. The SSC CHSL form correction charges need to be paid online through debit card/ credit card/ net banking/ UPI.

Q:   How to capture SSC CHSL live photo on application form?
A:

Candidates do not need to upload scanned images of their photographs on the SSC CHSL application form. The new application module on the website- ssc.gov.in captures live photos of candidates. For capturing SSC CHSL live photo, candidates need to have a webcam on a computer/ laptop or an Android device for capturing live photo. Candidates need to fulfill the following requirements for live photo.

  • Find a place with good light and plain background.
  • Camera should be at eye level.
  • Position yourself directly in front of the camera and look straight.
  • Do not wear a cap, mask, glasses or spectacles.

However, candidates need to upload the scanned image of their signature on the form.

Steps to Fill SSC CHSL Option Form 2025

Have a look at the detailed step-by-step process to fill out the SSC CHSL option form 2025 for post preferences:

  • Visit the official website- ssc.gov.in.
  • Go to the ‘Candidate Login’ section.
  • Login using the registration number and password.
  • Click on the option-cum-preferences link under the CHSL 2025 drive.
  • Fill the respective post along with the post code.
  • Submit and save the confirmation page.

SSC CHSL Option-Cum-Preference Form 2025 Link

The direct SSC CHSL option form 2025 link for post preferences will be shared here. Candidates need to submit the SSC CHSL post preferences before the deadline.

Also Read: SSC CHSL Recruitment 2025

SSC CHSL Posts Code List 2025

Have a look at the SSC CHSL Posts code list 2025 below:

Lower Division Clerk (LDC)/ Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) Posts List with Codes

Code

Name of Department/ Office

 

L01

Directorate General Border Roads (BRO), Ministry of Defence, *Only for Male Candidates

L02

Canteen Stores Department, Ministry of Defence

L03

Central Administrative Tribunal

L04

Central Bureau of Investigation

L05

Central Electricity Authority, Ministry of Power

L06

Central Vigilance Commission

L07

Central Passport Office, Ministry of External Affairs

L08

Controller General of Accounts, Ministry of Finance

L09

Controller General of Defence Accounts, Ministry of Defence

L10

Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Ministry of Finance

L11

Department of Agriculture Cooperation and Farmers Welfare, Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare

L12

Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, Dairying

L13

Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, Dairying

L14

Department of Consumer Affairs, Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution

L15

Department of Forensic Science Services, Ministry of Home Affairs

L16

Department of Science & Technology, Ministry of Science and Technology

L17

Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce & Industry

L18

Department of Financial Services, Ministry of Finance

L19

Directorate General National Cadet Corps, Ministry of Defence

L20

Directorate General of Shipping, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways

L21

Election Commission of India

L22

Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

L23

Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Ministry of Law & Justice

L24

Office of the Director General of Meteorology, India Meteorological Department (IMD), Ministry of Earth Sciences

L25

Intelligence Bureau, Ministry of Home Affairs

L26

Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA), Department of Personnel & Training

L27

Ministry of Civil Aviation

L28

Department of Posts-Admn, Ministry of Communication

L29

Ministry of Culture

L30

Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology

L31

Military Engineer Services -Army HQ, Ministry of Defence

L32

Ministry of Environment, Forests & Climate Change

L33

Ministry of External Affairs (Cadre Cell)

L34

Office of Controller General of Communication Accounts, Department of Telecommunications, Ministry of Communications

L35

Ministry of Home Affairs

L36

Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs

L37

Ministry of Information & Broadcasting

L38

Ministry of Labour & Employment

L39

Ministry of Mines

L40

Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation (Admn.III)

L41

Ministry of Textiles

L42

Ministry of Tourism

L43

National Informatics Centre, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology

L44

Office of Development Commissioner, Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME)

L45

Office of the JS & CAO- AFHQ, Ministry of Defence

L46

Rajbhasha Vibhag, Department of Official Language, Ministry of Home Affairs

L47

Registrar General of India, Ministry of Home Affairs

L48

Department of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation, Ministry of Jal Shakti

L49

Central Bureau of Narcotics, Ministry of Finance

Data Entry Operator Grade ‘A’ Posts List with Codes

Code

Name of Department/ Office

D50

Controller General of Accounts, Ministry of Finance

D51

Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, Dairying

Also Read: SSC CHSL Previous Years Question Papers

SSC CHSL Final Vacancy 2025 List

The Commission will release the SSC CHSL final vacancy 2025 list along with the post-preference form. The SSC CHSL vacancy 2025 list will contain the name of the department/ Ministry, post name, postcode and number of vacancies notified against each post

Why is SSC CHSL Post Preference Form Submission Important?

Candidates need to submit their SSC CHSL post preferences timely by filling up the option form. Here are the reasons behind the importance of submitting the SSC CHSL option form 2025:

  • The final selection of candidates under the SSC CHSL recruitment exam, in each category, is made based on ‘overall performance in Tier 2 and ‘preference of posts’ submitted by them.
  • The final allotment of SSC CHSL posts is made based on merit-cum-preferences of Posts/ Departments given by candidates.
  • Candidates, who do not submit their SSC CHSL post preferences within the stipulated time, will not be considered for any post in the SSC CHSL Final Result 2025.
  • The options once submitted shall be treated as final.

Also Read: SSC CHSL Syllabus 2025

SSC CHSL Option Form Submission for PwBD Candidates

While submitting the SSC CHSL option form 2025, the PwBD candidates should make sure that they give preference for only those posts for which they are suitable. The candidature of a PwBD candidate will get cancelled by the concerned indented department if he or she gets selected for a post that is not suitable for his/ her disabilities. The allocation of SSC CHSL posts will be made based on merit-cum-preference of posts.

How to choose the best SSC CHSL Post Preference 2025?

Candidates can make the best choice of the SSC CHSL post preference 2025 based on the following factors:

  • Number of SSC CHSL vacancy 2025
  • Salary, Perks and Benefits
  • SSC CHSL cut-off trend for a post
  • Posting and transfers
  • Promotion and career growth

Also Read: SSC CHSL Preparation 2025

SSC CHSL Salary 2025: Post-Wise

Have a look at the post-wise SSC CHSL salary of candidates recruited through the Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level (CHSL) Examination:

Position

Pay Level

Pay Band

Grade Pay

LDC/JSA (Pay Level 2)

INR 19,900-63,200

INR 5,200-20,200

1,900

DEO (Pay Level 4)

INR 25,500-81,100

INR 5,200-20,200

2,400

DEO (Pay Level 5)

INR 29,200-92,300

INR 5,200-20,200

2,800

DEO Grade ‘A’ (Pay Level 4)

INR 25,500-81,100

INR 5,200-20,200

2,400

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SSC CHSL Post Preference FAQs

Q. Who Allocates the SSC CHSL posts & departments?

A. On the final selection, the candidates will be allotted the post and department in a State/ UT/ Zone by the indented department/ ministry/ office concerned. A candidate will not be considered for a post/ ministry/ department/ organization, if he has not indicated his preference for it in the SSC CHSL option form.

Q. What happens after the declaration of the final SSC CHSL result?

A. After the declaration of the final SSC CHSL result, all qualifying candidates are called for the document verification round post which they are allotted posts in different ministries/ departments of the Government of India. The SSC CHSL result declaration does not imply the allocation of ministries or posts to candidates.

Q. What are the minimum qualifying marks for SSC CHSL exam?

A. Candidates need to score a minimum 33 per cent aggregate in SSC CHSL Tier 1 and Tier 2 exams taken together in order to qualify the exam. The aggregate score of both tiers is taken into account while shortlisting candidates for the next selection round, that is, the Skill Test.

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Answered 6 days ago

The process to download the SSC CHSL city intimation slip is shared below-

  • Visit ssc.gov.in
  • Login using the registration number and password
  • Go to the SSC CHSL exam on the dashboard
  • Click on the city-live link
  • Download the slip to know the allotted exam date, shift timings and city

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Vikram Shukla

Beginner-Level 5

Answered 2 months ago

The Staff Selection Commission scheduled the SSC CHSL Tier 1 exam from September 8 to September 18, 2025. However, the exam is postponed due to the clash of exam dates with the SSC CGL exam in September. As of now, there is no official announcement regarding the new exam dates for the Combined Highe

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Piyush Bhandari

Beginner-Level 5

Answered 2 months ago

Yes, the exam was postponed. The Commission will now conduct the SSC CHSL Tier 1 exam from November 12, 2025. The exam will be held during 10 to 15 days.

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