SSC CHSL Recruitment 2025: 3,131 Group C Vacancies
✨The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) released the official notification for Combined Higher Secondary Level (CHSL) Exam 2025 on June 23, 2025, targeting a total of 3,131 Group C vacancies for posts like Lower Divisional Clerk (LDC), Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA), Postal Assistant (PA), Sorting Assistant (SA), and Data Entry Operator (DEO)
📅 Important Dates at a Glance
| Event | Date / Timeframe |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | June 23, 2025 |
| Application Start Date | June 23, 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | July 18, 2025 (11:00 PM) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | July 19, 2025 (11 PM) |
| Application Correction Window | July 23–24, 2025 |
| Tier‑1 Exam (CBT) | September 8–18, 2025 |
| Tier‑2 Exam (Descriptive + Skill) | February–March 2026 (Tentative) |
🎯 Eligibility Criteria
- Nationality: Citizens of India & eligible foreign nationals (Nepal, Bhutan, Tibetan refugees pre‑1962, persons of Indian origin from designated countries)
- Age Limit: 18–27 years as on January 1, 2026 (born between January 2, 1999 – January 1, 2008), with relaxations for SC/ST, OBC, PwBD, Ex‑servicemen, etc.
- Educational Qualification: Class 12 pass for LDC/JSA/PA/SA; DEO Grade A requires Class 12 with Mathematics
🧭 Selection Process Breakdown
- Tier‑1 (CBT) – Objective MCQs in General Intelligence, English, Quantitative Aptitude & General Awareness.
- Tier‑2 – Descriptive Test (essay, letter) + Skill/Typing Test for DEO and related posts
Each stage filters candidates for the final merit list. Typing/skill test is qualifying in nature.
💸 Vacancies & Salary Overview
- Vacancies: 3,131 positions across Central Govt ministries and departments
- Pay Scale: Posts under Pay Level 4 of 7th CPC (₹25,500–₹81,100), plus allowances like DA, HRA, TA
🖱️ Step‑by‑Step Application Process
- Visit SSC’s official portal.
- Register/Log in via One‑Time Registration (OTR).
- Fill in the CHSL 2025 application form.
- Upload scanned signature & photograph.
- Pay fee (₹100; Women/SC/ST/PwBD/Ex‑SM exempt).
- Review entries and submit before July 18, 11 PM.
- Correction window available from July 23–24
🧠 Preparation Tips
- Get familiar with the Tier‑1 syllabus & exam pattern.
- Create a structured timetable covering all four sections.
- Practice mock tests and previous-year papers to build speed and accuracy.
- Prepare a concise revision sheet for quick last-minute preparation.
- Improve typing speed (DEO posts): 8000 key-depressions/hour or 35 words/minute in English.
🧾 SSC CHSL 2025 – Post-wise Details
| Post Name | Department/Ministry | Pay Level | Responsibilities |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Division Clerk (LDC) | Central Ministries, Attach. & Sub Offices | Level 2 (₹19,900–63,200) | Filing, typing, record-keeping, data entry |
| Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) | Various Central Govt Offices | Level 2 | Clerical tasks, assisting officers, records |
| Postal Assistant (PA) | Department of Posts | Level 4 (₹25,500–81,100) | Sorting mail, handling customer services |
| Sorting Assistant (SA) | Department of Posts (Sorting Offices) | Level 4 | Mail sorting, documentation & dispatch |
| Data Entry Operator (DEO) | Various Ministries/Depts | Level 4/5 | Data entry, managing databases, reports |
| DEO Grade ‘A’ | CAG & Other Specific Depts | Level 4/5 | Advanced data processing, MIS work |
🧾 Final Takeaways
SSC CHSL 2025 is a golden opportunity for Class 12 pass candidates to secure a stable Central Govt job. Key timelines to remember:
- Apply by July 18, corrections until July 24.
- Prepare for CBT from September 8–18.
- Stay alert for admit cards & Tier‑2 updates post Tier‑1 results.
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