The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the official notification for SSC CHSL Recruitment 2025 to fill various Group C posts including Lower Division Clerk (LDC), Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA), Postal Assistant (PA), and Sorting Assistant (SA) in different Ministries/Departments/Offices of the Government of India. Aspiring candidates who have passed 10+2 (12th) from a recognized board are eligible to apply. The online application process will begin from 23 June 2025, and the Tier-I examination is expected to be held in September 2025.
This recruitment is one of the most awaited opportunities for candidates seeking government jobs after 12th standard. The selection will be based on a two-tier examination system followed by document verification. Interested candidates are advised to carefully go through the eligibility criteria, age limit, exam pattern, and selection process before applying. Check the complete details below.
Candidates must be between 18 to 27 years as on the cut-off date mentioned in the official notification (expected 01.08.2025). Age relaxation will be applicable as per government norms:
SC/ST: 5 years
OBC: 3 years
PwD (UR): 10 years
PwD (OBC): 13 years
PwD (SC/ST): 15 years
SSC CHSL 2025 Selection Process
The selection process for SSC CHSL 2025 consists of the following stages:
Written Exam (Tier-1+ Tier-2)
Skill Test
Documents Verification
Medical Test
SSC CHSL 2025 Exam Pattern
Tier-I: Computer-Based Test (Objective Type)
Negative Marking: 0.50 per wrong answer
Section
Questions
Marks
Time
General Intelligence
25
50
General Awareness
25
50
Quantitative Aptitude
25
50
English Language
25
50
Total
100
200
60 minutes
Tier-II: Objective + Skill/Typing Test
Session-I (Objective Test)
Negative Marking: Yes (–1 per wrong)
Subject
Questions
Marks
Time Allotted
Mathematical Abilities
30
90
Reasoning and General Intelligence
30
90
60 minutes
English Language & Comprehension
40
120
General Awareness
20
60
60 minutes
Computer Knowledge
15
45
15 minutes
Total
135
405
2 hrs 15 mins
Session-II (Skill/Typing Test)
Post Applied For
Test Type
Criteria
Duration
Data Entry Operator (DEO)
Skill Test
8000 key depressions per hour
15 minutes
LDC / JSA
Typing Test
30 wpm (English) / 25 wpm (Hindi)
10-15 minutes
How to Apply for SSC CHSL 2025
Eligible candidates can apply online through the official website of SSC – www.ssc.gov.in. Follow these steps:
Visit the SSC website and complete One-Time Registration (OTR) if not already registered.
Log in with your credentials and select “CHSL 2025” from the active examinations.
Fill in the required personal, academic, and communication details.
Upload a scanned photograph and signature in the specified format.
Pay the application fee through online mode.
Submit the application and take a printout for future reference.
