The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) Combined Higher Secondary Level (CHSL) Exam 2025 is among the most popular government job hiring campaigns in India. With thousands of Lower Division Clerk (LDC), Data Entry Operator (DEO), Postal Assistant (PA), and Court Clerk posts, clearing SSC CHSL 2025 can be your ticket to a secure and respectable government career.
Why You Must Target SSC CHSL 2025?
- Job Security & Stability – Government job guarantees lifetime career stability.
- High Salary & Perks – Salary range from ₹19,900 to ₹81,100 (as per 7th Pay Commission) + allowances.
- Work-Life Balance – Sane working hours and reduced job stress.
- Career Development Opportunities – Career advancement opportunities through promotions and departmental tests.
SSC CHSL 2025 Exam Overview
- Aspect Details
- Conducting Body Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
- Exam Levels Tier-I , Tier-II, Tier-III
- Eligibility 10+2 (Class 12) passed from a board
- Age Limit 18-27 yearsqi
- Expected Vacancies 10,000+ (Previous trends)
- Application Date Expected June-July 2025 (Tentative)
- Exam Date (Tier-I) Nov-Dec 2025 (Expected)
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Syllabus & Exam Pattern
Tier-I: Computer-Based Test (CBT)
- General Intelligence (25 Qs) – Logical reasoning, analogies, classification
- Quantitative Aptitude (25 Qs) – Number systems, percentages
- English Language (25 Qs) – Grammar, vocabulary, comprehension
- General Awareness (25 Qs) – Current affairs, history, geography, polity
- Total Marks: 200 | Duration: 60 minutes | Negative Marking: 0.50 per wrong answer
Tier-II: Descriptive Paper (Pen & Paper Mode)
- Essay Writing (200-250 words)
- Letter/Application Writing (150-200 words)
Tier-III: Skill Test/Typing Test
- Data Entry Speed Test (DEO) – 8,000 key depressions/hour
- Typing Test – 35 WPM (English) / 30 WPM (Hindi)
CHSL 2025 Post-Wise Vacancy Breakdown
| Post Name | Number of Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Lower Division Clerk (LDC) / Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) | 3,123 |
| Junior Passport Assistant (JPA) | 301 |
| Data Entry Operator (DEO) | 13 |
| Total Vacancies | 3,437 |
SSC CHSL 2025 Important Dates (Updated Schedule)
| Event | Official Dates |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | 5th June 2025 |
| Online Application Start | 5th June 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 26th June 2025 |
| Tier-I Exam Date | July-August 2025 |
