SSC CHSL 2025 Notification Released – Apply Online for LDC, JSA & DEO Vacancies

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has officially published the notification for the Combined Higher Secondary Level (CHSL) Examination 2025, inviting applications from eligible 10+2 (higher secondary) pass candidates across India. This highly anticipated recruitment drive is for various Group ‘C’ posts including Lower Division Clerk (LDC), Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA), and Data Entry Operator (DEO) in the ministries and departments of the Central Government.

Key Dates to Remember

• Application Start Date: June 23, 2025
• Last Date to Apply Online: July 18, 2025 (up to 11:00 PM)
• Last Date for Fee Payment: July 19, 2025 (up to 11:00 PM)
• Application Correction Window: July 23 to July 24, 2025 (up to 11:00 PM)
• The Tier-I CBT is planned to take place between September 8 and September 18, 2025.A Tibetan refugee who arrived in India before January 1, 1962, with the intention of permanently settling here, or
• Tier-II Exam: Expected in February–March 2026

Application Fee

• Fee Amount: ₹100/-

Exempted Categories

No fee is required for:

• Women candidates
• SC/ST candidates
• PwBD candidates
• Ex-Servicemen (ESM)

Payment Modes

Applicants can pay online via:

• BHIM UPI
• Net Banking
• Debit/Credit Cards (Visa/MasterCard/Maestro/RuPay)

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Age Limit (as on January 1, 2026)

• Minimum Age: 18 years
• Maximum Age: 27 years
• Date of Birth Range: Between January 2, 1999, and January 1, 2008

Age Relaxation

• SC/ST: 5 years
• OBC: 3 years
• PwBD (UR): 10 years
• PwBD (OBC): 13 years
• PwBD (SC/ST): 15 years
• Ex-Servicemen: 3 years after military service deduction
• Central Govt. For employees, the age limit is up to 40 years for General category (UR) and up to 45 years for SC/ST candidates.
• Widowed and divorced women are eligible to apply up to 35 years of age for the General (UR) category and up to 40 years for SC/ST categories.

Positions Available & Salary Structure

Recruitment under SSC CHSL 2025 will be for the following posts:

1. Clerk-level roles such as Lower Division Clerk (LDC) or Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA).
   • Pay Level 2: ₹19,900 – ₹63,200
2. Data Entry Operator (DEO)
   • Pay Level 4: ₹25,500 – ₹81,100
3. Data Entry Operator, Grade ‘A’
   • Pay Level 4/5: ₹25,500 – ₹92,300

These posts offer not only attractive salary packages but also additional perks such as dearness allowance, HRA, and transport allowance.

Total Vacancies

The SSC has announced approximately 3,131 tentative vacancies for CHSL 2025. However, exact post-wise and category-wise distribution will be updated on the SSC portal in the “Candidate’s Corner > Tentative Vacancy” section.

Who Can Apply? (Eligibility Criteria)

Nationality

You must be:

• A citizen of India, or
• A subject of Nepal or Bhutan, or
• A Tibetan refugee who entered India prior to January 1, 1962, with the aim of establishing permanent residence, or
• An individual of Indian origin who migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, or East African countries and now plans to make India their permanent home.

Candidates (except Indian citizens) must hold an eligibility certificate issued by the Government of India.

Educational Qualification

As of the application closing date, applicants must have passed the 12th standard (10+2) examination or equivalent from a recognized board or university.

Reservation Policy

• Scheduled Castes (SC)
• Scheduled Tribes (ST)
• Other Backward Classes (OBC)
• Economically Weaker Sections (EWS)
• Ex-Servicemen (ESM)
• Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD)

Ministries/Departments are responsible for managing rosters and identifying posts suitable for PwBD candidates in accordance with the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016.

Suitable Posts for PwBD Candidates

Some job roles are identified as suitable for candidates with specific disabilities. For example:

• Data Entry Operator: Open to candidates with vision and hearing disabilities, or multiple impairments.
• LDC / JSA: Open to candidates who are visually impaired, hearing-impaired, or with mental health conditions.

Candidates must ensure their disability matches the functional requirements specified by SSC.

SSC CHSL 2025 Selection Process

The selection process consists of two stages:

1. Tier-I: Computer-Based Test (Objective type)
2. Tier-II: Computer-Based Test (descriptive and skill/typing test where applicable)

How to Apply for SSC CHSL 2025

Candidates must apply online only through the SSC’s official website.

Steps to Apply:

1. Visit the official SSC website.
2. Start by completing the one-time registration using a valid email address and mobile number.
3. Login and access the CHSL 2025 application form.
4. Fill in personal, academic, and contact details.
5. Upload scanned photograph and signature as per specifications.
6. Pay the application fee if applicable.

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