The Staff Selection Commission conducts the SSC CHSL exam to recruit candidates for posts like Lower Division Clerk, Junior Secretariat Assistant, and Data Entry Operator. The official notification for SSC CHSL 2025 has been released on 23 June 2025 on the official website. Many candidates have doubts like: What is the SSC CHSL Full Form, What are the posts and stages of selection, and many more. As the notification is out, this is the right time to understand everything about the exam, including the SSC CHSL Exam Pattern, syllabus, salary structure, etc, and start your preparation with full clarity. Bookmark this article for future reference.
SSC CHSL Full Form
SSC CHSL stands for Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Examination. It is a national-level competitive exam conducted by the Staff Selection Commission for recruitment to various posts in central government departments, ministries, and offices. This exam is especially designed for candidates who have completed their 10+2 (Class 12th) and are looking for a secure government job.
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What is SSC CHSL?
SSC CHSL is conducted to fill clerical and data entry-level positions in different government ministries and offices. The exam is held in multiple tiers for candidates, and lakhs appear for it every year due to its popularity and job stability. Read this article for detailed information.
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SSC CHSL Posts
SSC conducts the Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level examination annually for a large number of vacancies. SSC CHSL recruits candidates for the following posts:
| Post Name | Department/Ministry |
|---|---|
| Lower Division Clerk (LDC) | Various Ministries/Departments |
| Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) | Central Government Offices |
| Postal Assistant (PA) | Department of Posts |
| Sorting Assistant (SA) | Department of Posts |
| Data Entry Operator (DEO) | Central Government Departments |
| DEO, Grade ‘A’ | Office of the Comptroller & Auditor General |
Here, each post comes with different job responsibilities and salary structure, but generally includes clerical work, data entry, and record keeping.
SSC CHSL Eligibility Criteria
Before applying for the SSC CHSL exam, candidates need to ensure they meet all the eligibility conditions set by SSC. These include educational qualifications, age limits, and nationality requirements.
Educational qualification
Apart from the age limit, the candidates should also ensure that they possess the educational qualifications required to apply for the SSC CHSL Exam 2025. The educational qualification for the post that the candidates can apply for is given here.
For LDC/ JSA and DEO/ DEO Grade ‘A’: Candidates must have passed the 12th Standard or equivalent examination from a recognized Board or University.
| Post | Educational Qualification |
| DEO/ DEO Grade ‘A’ (C&AG, Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, and Ministry of Culture) | 12th Standard pass in Science stream with Mathematics as a subject from a recognized Board or equivalent. |
| LDC/ JSA and DEO/ DEO Grade ‘A’ (for ministries other than those mentioned above) | 12th Standard or equivalent examination passed from a recognized Board or University. |
Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 27 years
This means candidates born between 02-08-1998 and 01-08-2005 (both dates inclusive) are eligible to apply for the recruitment.
Age Relaxation
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | 5 years |
| OBC | 3 years |
| PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disability) – Unreserved | 10 years |
| PwBD + OBC | 13 years |
| PwBD + SC/ST | 15 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | 3 years after deducting military service from the actual age |
| Candidates from Jammu & Kashmir (resident between 01-01-1980 and 31-12-1989) | 5 years |
| Defence personnel disabled during foreign hostilities | 3 years |
| Defence personnel disabled during foreign hostilities (SC/ST) | 8 years |
| Central Govt. Civilian Employees (regular service of < 3 years) | Up to 40 years of age |
| Central Govt. Civilian Employees (SC/ST with ≥ 3 years regular service) | Up to 45 years of age |
| Widows/Divorced/Judicially Separated Women (Unreserved/OBC) | Up to 35 years of age |
| Widows/Divorced/Judicially Separated Women (SC/ST) | Up to 40 years of age |
Nationality
A candidate must be either of the following:
- A citizen of India, or
- A subject of Nepal or Bhutan, or
- A Tibetan refugee who came to India before 1st January 1962 with the intention of permanent settlement.
Physical Efficiency Test
The details of the Physical Efficiency Test, Physical and Medical Standards for the Post of LDC in BRO have been provided in detail in the detailed notification. The pattern of the PET has been provided in the table below for the reference of the candidates.
| Activity | Maximum Marks | Time Available |
| One Mile Run | Only Passing The Test is Mandatory | 10 Minutes |
SSC CHSL Selection Process
Staff Selection Commission has earlier changed the SSC CHSL selection process from 3 stages to 2 stages only. The candidates applying for the recruitment process must go through the changes in the new selection process, as well as the latest exam pattern as mentioned in the notification. The SSC CHSL 2025 Selection process will be based on CBT. The computer-based examination will be conducted in two tiers given below:
| SSC CHSL Selection Process |
||
| Stage 1 | Stage 2 | Stage 3 |
| Tier 1 CBT Examination (Objective Multiple Choice Questions) | Tier 2 (CBT Examination+ Skill/Typing Test) (Objective Multiple Choice Questions + Skill Test) | Document Verification |
NOTE: Final merit is prepared based on Tier I marks only. However, candidates must clear all tiers to be considered for appointment.
SSC CHSL Exam Pattern
Tier 1
Please note that there is a 0.50 mark of negative marking for each incorrect answer in Tier 1.
| SSC CHSL Tier 1 Exam Pattern 2025 | ||||
| Section | Subject | No of Questions | Max Marks | Exam Duration |
| 1 | General Intelligence | 25 | 50 | 60 minutes (80 Minutes for PWD candidates)
|
| 2 | General Awareness | 25 | 50 | |
| 3 | Quantitative Aptitude (Basic Arithmetic Skill) | 25 | 50 | |
| 4 | English Language (Basic Knowledge) | 25 | 50 | |
| Total | 100 | 200 | ||
Tier 2 (Revised)
Each incorrect answer in Section 1, Section 2, and Module I of Section 3 during Session I has a negative marking of 1 mark.
| SSC CHSL Tier 2 Exam Pattern 2025 | ||||||
| Session | Section | Module | Subject | No. of Questions | Marks | Time |
| Session I
(2 hours and 15 minutes) |
Section 1 | Module-1 | Mathematical Abilities | 30 | 60*3 = 180 | 1 hour |
| Module-2 | Reasoning and General Intelligence | 30 | ||||
| Section 2 | Module-1 | English Language and Comprehension | 40 | 60*3 = 180 | 1 hour | |
| Module-2 | General Awareness | 20 | ||||
| Section 3 | Module-1 | Computer Knowledge Module | 15 | 15*3 = 45 | 15 minutes | |
| Session-II | Section 3 | Module-2 | Skill Test/ Typing Test Module-
Part A- Skill Test for DEOs in Department/ Ministry Part B: Skill Test for DEOs except in the Department/ Ministry Part C: Typing Test for LDC/ JSA |
— | — |
15 minutes 15 minutes 10 minutes |
SSC CHSL 2025 Salary
The SSC CHSL posts come under either Pay Level 2, Pay Level 4, or Pay Level 5. The LDC and JSA posts are of Pay Level 2, and the associated Pay Scale is Rs. 19,900 to 63,200. The highest Pay Scale offered in SSC CHSL is Rs. 29,200-92,300 for DEOs recruited under Pay Level 5. Along with the salary, candidates are entitled to many allowances and benefits. However, in the 2025 recruitment drive, there might be a hike in the salary for the CHSL posts by the 7th CPC.
The basic SSC CHSL Salary details for all posts are given below in the table:
| SSC CHSL Salary 2025 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S. No | Post | Pay Level | Grade Pay | Pay Scale |
| 1 | Lower Division Clerk (LDC)/ Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) |
Pay Level-2 | 1900 | Rs. 19,900 – 63,200 |
| 2 | Data Entry Operator (DEO) | Pay Level-4 | 2400 | Rs. 25,500 – 81,100 |
| Pay Level-5 | Rs. 29,200 – 92,300 | |||
| 3 | Data Entry Operator, Grade “A” | Pay Level-4 | 2400 | Rs. 25,500 – 81,100 |
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