SSC CHSL 2025: Your Gateway to Government Jobs!
Are you a 12th-pass eager to kickstart your career in government service? The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the notification for the Combined Higher Secondary Level (CHSL) Examination 2025, offering a golden opportunity to join various ministries and departments across India.
Here's a breakdown of everything you need to know:
🗓️ Important Dates to Remember
Mark your calendars! These are the crucial dates for the SSC CHSL 2025 recruitment:
- Application Start Date: June 23, 2025
- Application Last Date: July 18, 2025 (until 11:00 PM)
- Last Date for Online Fee Payment: July 19, 2025 (until 11:00 PM)
- Application Form Correction Window: July 23 to July 24, 2025 (until 11:00 PM)
- Tier-I (Computer Based Examination) Dates: September 8 to September 18, 2025
- Tier-II (Computer Based Examination) Dates: February - March 2026 (Tentative)
📊 Total Vacancies
The SSC CHSL 2025 recruitment aims to fill approximately 3131 tentative vacancies for various Group 'C' posts. These include:
- Lower Division Clerk (LDC)
- Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA)
- Postal Assistant (PA)
- Sorting Assistant (SA)
- Data Entry Operator (DEO)
The final number of vacancies and their detailed breakdown (post-wise and category-wise) will be released by the Commission on its official website in due course.
🎓 Qualification Criteria
To be eligible for the SSC CHSL 2025 examination, candidates must meet the following educational qualifications:
- For LDC/JSA, PA/SA, DEO (except DEOs in C&AG): Candidates must have passed the 12th Standard or equivalent examination from a recognized Board or University.
- For Data Entry Operator (DEO Grade 'A') in the Office of Comptroller and Auditor General of India (C&AG) and Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, and Ministry of Culture: Candidates must have passed 12th Standard in the Science stream with Mathematics as a subject from a recognized Board or equivalent.
Age Limit: Candidates should generally be between 18 to 27 years as of January 1, 2026. Age relaxations are applicable for reserved categories as per government rules.
Important Note: Candidates who have appeared in their 12th standard examinations can also apply, but they must possess the essential qualification on or before the cutoff date for document verification.
🚀 How to Apply
Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the official SSC website: ssc.gov.in.
Make sure to go through the detailed notification carefully before applying to understand all the eligibility criteria, application process, and other important instructions. This is a fantastic opportunity to secure a stable government job, so don't miss out!