Combined Higher Secondary Level CHSL Examination 2025
Short Information :-
The Staff Selection Commission will hold a competitive examination for recruitment to the Group C posts. Lower Divisional Clerk/ Junior Secretariat Assistant and Data Entry Operators for various Ministries/ Departments/ Offices of the Government of India .
Important Date :-
| Online applications Begin | 23.06.2025 |
| Last date | 18.07.2025 (23:00) |
| Last date and time for making online fee payment | 19.07.2025 (23:00) |
| Dates of ‘Window for Application Form Correction’ and online payment of Correction Charges. | 23.07.2025 to 24.07.2025 (23:00) |
| Dates of ‘Window for Application Form Correction’ and online payment of Correction Charges. | 23.07.2025 to 24.07.2025 (23:00) |
| Tier-I (Computer Based Examination) | 08.09.2025 to 18.09.2025 |
| Tier-II (Computer Based Examination) | February-March 2026 |
| Toll Free Helpline Number to be called in case of any difficulty in filling up the Application Form | 18003093063 (Toll Free) |
Age (As on 01-01-2026) :-
- Minimum Age – 18 year
- Maximum Age – 27 year
- Age Relaxation Extra as per SSC CHSL Combined Higher Secondary Level 2025 Recruitment Rules.
Fees :-
General / OBC / EWS: 100/-
SC / ST / PH : 0/-
All Category Female : 0/- (Exempted)
Correction Fee First Time : 200/-
Correction Fee Second Time : 500/-
Pay the Examination Fee Through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI Fee Mode Only.
Eligibility :
Essential Educational Qualifications (As on 01-01-2026) :-
- For Data Entry Operator (DEO)/ DEO Grade ‘A’ in Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, Ministry of Culture and Staff Selection Commission: 12th Standard pass in Science stream with Mathematics as a subject from a recognized Board or equivalent.
- For LDC/JSA and DEO/DEO Grade ‘A’ (except DEOs in Department/ Ministry mentioned at Para 8.1 in Advertisement ): Candidates must have passed 12th Standard or equivalent examination from a recognized Board or University.
- The candidates who have appeared in their 12th Standard or equivalent examination can also apply, however they must possess Essential qualification on or before the cutoff date i.e. 01-01-2026.
Total Vacancy :-
• Tentative vacancies: There are approx. 3131 tentative vacancies.
Salary :-
- Lower Division Clerk (LDC)/ Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) – 19,900-63,200 Pay Level-2
- Data Entry Operator (DEO) – 29,200-92,300 Level-5
- Data Entry Operator, Grade ‘A’ – 25,500-81,100 Pay Level-4
Scheme of Examination :-
The Computer Based Examination will be conducted in two tiers as indicated below: • Tier-I
- Tier-I
- Tier-II
- Marks scored by the candidates in Computer Based Examination, if conducted in multiple shifts, will be normalized by using the procedure published by the Commission vide Notice dated 02-06-2025 and such normalized scores will be used to determine final merit and cut-off marks.
- Tentative Answer Keys of the Computer Based Examinations will be placed on the website of the Commission after the Examination
- The Tier-I Examination will consist of Objective Type, Multiple choice questions only.
- There will be negative marking of 0.50 marks for each wrong answer.
Tier-II
Section-I:
- A: Mathematical Abilities
- B: Reasoning and General Intelligence.
Section-II:
- A: English Language and Comprehension
- B: General Awareness
Section-III:
Computer Knowledge Test
Section-IV:
Skill Test/Typing Test
Mode of Selection :-
Minimum qualifying marks in Tier-I, and Section-I, Section-II and Section-III of Tier-II Examination are as follows:
- UR : 30%
- OBC/ EWS : 25%
- All other categories : 20%
- Candidates will be shortlisted for Tier-II Examination on the basis of their performance in Tier-I Examination.
How to apply :-
The process of filling online application for the examination consists of two parts:
- (A) One-Time Registration (OTR).
- (B) Filling online Application for the Examination.
Part-A (One-Time Registration )
Please read the instructions given in the Notice of Examination carefully before filling up the online ‘One-time Registration Form’ and “Application Form” .
- Aadhaar Based Authentication has been implemented for current Examination.
- Before proceeding the One-time Registration, keep the following information/ documents ready:
- Mobile Number
- Email ID
Aadhaar Card Number. If Aadhaar Number is not available, please give any one of the following Identity numbers. (You will be required to provide the original document at a later stage):
- (i) Voter Identity Card
- (ii) PAN
- (iii) Passport
- (iv) Driving License
- (v) School / College Identity Card
- (vi) Employer Identity Card (Government/ PSU/Private)
• For One-time Registration (OTR), click on “Login or Register” button provided on https://ssc.gov.in
Part-B (Online Application Form)
- Login to online system through your “Registration Number” and password.
- Click Apply link in Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination 2025 .
- fill all details carefully.
- Scanned signature in JPEG format (10 to 20 KB). Image dimension of the signature should be about 4.0 cm (width) x 2.0 cm (height). Applications with illegible/ blurred signature will be rejected.
- The application module has been designed to capture a photograph of the candidate filling up the application form.
Candidates are advised to follow the following instructions while capturing live photographs –
- (i) Find a place with good light and plain background.
- (ii) Ensure the camera is at eye level before taking the photo.
- (iii) Position yourself directly in front of the camera and look straight ahead.
- (iv) Candidates shouldn’t wear a cap, mask or glasses/spectacles while capturing the photo.
Important Link :-
| Official website | Click here |
| Official Advertisement | Click here |
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