The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the notification for the Combined Higher Secondary Level (CHSL) Examination 2025 to recruit for various Group C posts such as LDC, JSA, and DEO in various ministries and departments of the Government of India.
Important Dates
- Online Application Start Date: 23.06.2025
- Last Date to Apply: 18.07.2025 (23:00)
- Last Date for Online Fee Payment: 19.07.2025 (23:00)
- Application Form Correction Window: 23.07.2025 to 24.07.2025
- Tier-I Exam Dates: 08.09.2025 to 18.09.2025
- Tier-II Exam Dates: February–March 2026 (Tentative)
Vacancies
- Total Tentative Vacancies: Approximately 3131
- Posts:
- Lower Division Clerk (LDC) / Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA)
- Data Entry Operator (DEO)
- Data Entry Operator Grade 'A'
Pay Scale
- LDC/JSA: Level-2 (₹19,900–63,200)
- DEO: Level-4 (₹25,500–81,100) and Level-5 (₹29,200–92,300)
Eligibility Criteria
- Nationality: Indian citizen or eligible as per government norms
- Educational Qualification (as on 01.01.2026):
- For DEO: 12th Pass with Mathematics in Science Stream
- For LDC/JSA: 12th Pass from a recognized board
- Age Limit: 18 to 27 years as on 01.01.2026 (relaxations applicable for reserved categories)
Application Fee
- General/OBC/EWS: ₹100
- SC/ST/PwBD/ESM/Women: Exempted
Selection Process
- Tier-I: Computer-Based Examination (Objective type)
- Tier-II: Computer-Based Examination (Objective & Skill Test/Typing Test)
- Tier-III: Document Verification
Exam Pattern
Tier-I:
- English Language – 25 Questions (50 Marks)
- General Intelligence – 25 Questions (50 Marks)
- Quantitative Aptitude – 25 Questions (50 Marks)
- General Awareness – 25 Questions (50 Marks)
- Negative Marking: 0.50 for each wrong answer
Tier-II: Consists of four sections including Mathematical Abilities, English Comprehension, Computer Knowledge Test, and Skill/Typing Test (qualifying in nature).
How to Apply
- Mode: Online at https://ssc.gov.in
- One-Time Registration (OTR) is mandatory
- Use latest photograph captured live and valid ID proofs