Short Description :
The SSC CHSL (Staff Selection Commission – Combined Higher Secondary Level) examination is conducted to select candidates for various clerical positions such as Lower Division Clerk (LDC), Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA), Postal Assistant (PA), Sorting Assistant (SA), and Data Entry Operator (DEO) in central government ministries and departments. These roles typically focus on administrative tasks like data processing, managing records, handling office files, and supporting day-to-day operations. Offering steady employment, competitive pay, fixed work hours, and government perks, these positions are well-suited for individuals who have completed their 12th grade (10+2) education.
Important Dates:
| Application Start Date | 23 June 2025 |
| Application End Date | 18 July 2025 |
| Correction Window | 23 & 24 July 2025 (23:00) |
| Schedule of Tier-I (Computer Based Examination) | 08.09.2025 to 18.09.2025 |
| Schedule of Tier-II (Computer Based Examination) | February-March 2026 |
| Tentative Vacancies | 3131 |
Important Links:
| Official Site | SSC |
| Download Notification | Official Notification(Below) |
| Apply Online | Candidate Portal |
| Official SSC App Link | SSC Application |
| Aadhaar Face RD App Link | Aadhaar Face RD |
| My Aadhaar App Link | MAadhaar App |
How to Apply for SSC CHSL 2025 :
- Mode of Application:
- Applications must be submitted online only via the new SSC website: https://ssc.gov.in or through the My SSC mobile app (available on Google Play Store).
- One-Time Registration (OTR):
- All candidates must generate new OTR on the new website.
- OTR created on the old website (ssc.nic.in) is not valid.
- Once created, this new OTR is valid for all future exams.
- Aadhaar-Based Authentication(Recommended):
- Candidates opting for Aadhaar authentication benefit from relaxed photo and signature standards.
- No need to upload recent color photo or show ID at the exam center.
- Photograph Instructions:
- No need to upload pre-existing photo.
- Photo will be captured live during application.
- Guidelines:
- Good lighting & plain background.
- Face should be fully visible, no cap, spectacles, or mask.
- Camera should be at eye level.
- Signature Upload:
- Scanned signature in JPEG/JPG, size 10–20 KB, dimensions 6.0 cm x 2.0 cm.
- Blurred or mini signatures will lead to rejection (unless Aadhaar-authenticated).
- PwBD/PwD Candidates:
- Must upload valid disability certificates as per applicable annexures while applying.
- Important Deadline:
- Last Date to Apply: 18 July 2025, 11:00 PM
- Important Tips:
- Apply well before the last date to avoid technical issues.
- Check all details carefully before submission.
- Keep a copy of the application form for future reference.
SSC CHSL Tier-I Syllabus:
The Tier-I exam has 4 sections:
1. General Intelligence (Reasoning)
Topics Include:
- Analogy
- Classification
- Series (Number & Alphabet)
- Coding-Decoding
- Blood Relations
- Direction Sense Test
- Venn Diagrams
- Syllogism
- Statement & Conclusions
- Puzzle & Seating Arrangement
- Data Sufficiency
- Non-Verbal Reasoning (Mirror Images, Paper Folding, etc.)
2. General Awareness
Topics Include:
- Static GK (Important Days, Books & Authors, Awards)
- History, Geography, Polity, Economy
- Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology – basics)
- Current Affairs (Last 6–8 months)
- Government Schemes
- Sports & Important Events
- Indian Constitution & Governance
3. Quantitative Aptitude (Maths)
Topics Include:
- Number System
- Simplification
- HCF & LCM
- Ratio & Proportion
- Percentage
- Profit, Loss & Discount
- Simple & Compound Interest
- Time, Work & Distance
- Average
- Algebra (Basic)
- Geometry
- Mensuration
- Data Interpretation (Bar Graph, Pie Chart, Table)
4. English Language
Topics Include:
- Reading Comprehension
- Cloze Test
- Error Spotting
- Fill in the Blanks
- Sentence Improvement
- Synonyms & Antonyms
- One Word Substitution
- Spelling Correction
- Idioms & Phrases
- Active & Passive Voice
- Direct & Indirect Speech