What is SSC CHSL Exam?
The SSC Combined Higher Secondary Level (CHSL) Exam is another is popular competitive national-level examination conducted by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) to recruit thousands of candidates for various government positions, including Lower Divisional Clerk (LDC), Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA), Postal Assistant, Sorting Assistant, and Data Entry Operator (DEO). It is one of the most sought-after SSC jobs after CGL, attracting lakhs of aspirants every year.
The SSC CHSL syllabus covers subjects like General Intelligence, Quantitative Aptitude, English Language, and General Awareness. The selection process involves multiple tiers, including a computer-based test, skill test, and typing test. Candidates must meet the SSC CHSL age limit criteria to be eligible for the exam.
The SSC CHSL salary varies based on the post, with lucrative pay scales and government benefits. SSC official website has already published Exam calendar for 2025-2026
As per SSC Official exam calendar SSC CHSL exam date and advertisement for SSC CHSL 2025 will be released on 27th May 2025 at www.ssc.gov.in. SSC may conduct CHSL in the month of JUL-AUG 2025. For more details on the SSC jobs list, SSC jobs list with salary, and other SSC CHSL updates, stay tuned to alljobalert.in.
Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination, 2025
| Name of Examination | Tier/ Phase | Date of Advt. | Closing Date | Date/ Month of Exam |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination, 2025 | Tier-I (CBE)* | 27-05-2025 | 25-06-2025 | Jul-Aug, 2025 |
Details of SSC CHSL Exam are:
| SSC CHSL 2025 - Exam Summary | Details |
|---|---|
| SSC CHSL Full Form | Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level |
| Conducting Body | Staff Selection Commission |
| Vacancies | To be notified with advertisement |
| Posts | LDC, JSA, and DEO |
| Category | Govt Jobs |
| Exam Type | National Level |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Registration Dates | 27th May to 25th June 2025 |
| Mode of Exam | Online |
| Eligibility | Indian citizenship & 12th pass |
| Selection Process | Tier 1 and Tier 2 |
| Official Website | https://ssc.gov.in/ |
SSC CHSL Educational Qualification
- For Data Entry Operator (DEO)/ DEO Grade ‘A’ in Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution and Ministry of Culture: 12th Standard pass in Science stream with Mathematics as a subject from a recognized Board or equivalent.
- For LDC/JSA and DEO/DEO Grade ‘A’ (except DEOs in Department/ Ministry mentioned at Para 8.1 above): Candidates must have passed 12th Standard or equivalent examination from a recognized Board or University.
- The candidates who have appeared in their 12th Standard or equivalent examination can also apply, however they must possess Essential qualification on or before the cut- off date (as per date in notification).
SSC CGL Post Wise Pay Level, Age (As per previous SSC CHSL Exams)
| Post Name | Pay Scale | Age |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Division Clerk (LDC)/ Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) | Pay Level-2 (Rs. 19,900-63,200). | 18-27 YEARS |
| Data Entry Operator (DEO) | Pay Level-4 (Rs. 25,500-81,100) and Level-5 (Rs. 29,200-92,300). | 18-27 YEARS |
| Data Entry Operator, Grade -A | Pay Level-4 (Rs. 25,500-81,100). | 18-27 YEARS |
Permissible relaxation in upper age limit for different categories in accordance with extant Rules/ guidelines of Government of India are as under:
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ ST | 5 years |
| OBC | 3 Years |
| PWD | 10 Years |
| PwBD (OBC) | 13 Years |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | 15 Years |
| Ex-Servicemen (ESM) | 03 years after deduction of the military service rendered from the actual age as on closing date of receipt of online application. |
| Defence Personnel disabled in operation during hostilities with any foreign country or in a disturbed area and released as a consequence thereof. | 03 years |
| Defence Personnel disabled in operation during hostilities with any foreign country or in a disturbed area and released as a consequence thereof (SC/ ST). | 08 years |
| Central Government Civilian Employees: Who have rendered not less than 3 years regular and continuous service as on closing date for receipt of online applications. |
Up to 40 years of age |
| Central Government Civilian Employees: Who have rendered not less than 3 years regular and continuous service as on closing date for receipt of online applications (SC/ ST). |
Up to 45 years of age |
| Widows/ Divorced Women/ Women judicially separated and who are not remarried. | Up to 35 years of age |
| Widows/ Divorced Women/ Women judicially separated and who are not remarried (SC/ ST). | Up to 40 years of age |
SSC CHSL Syllabus And Exam Pattern:
The Computer Based Examination will be conducted in two tiers as indicated below
Scheme of Tier-I Examination
| Tier | Part | Subject (Not in Sequence) | Number of Questions/ Maximum Marks | Time Duration (For all four Parts) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | I | English Language (Basic Knowledge) | 25 / 50 | 60 Minutes (80 Minutes for candidates eligible for scribe) |
| II | General Intelligence | 25 / 50 | ||
| III | Quantitative Aptitude (Basic Arithmetic Skill) | 25 / 50 | ||
| IV | General Awareness | 25 / 50 |
There will be negative marking of 0.50 marks for each wrong answer.
Tier – II Exam will consist of Objective Multiple Choice + Skill Test & Typing Test.
Scheme of Tier-I Examination
| Tier | Type | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Tier – II | Objective Multiple Choice + Skill Test & Typing Test
Tier-II will include three sections having two modules each |
Computer-Based (Online) |
CHSL Syllabus
The tier 1 syllabus for the SSC CHSL 2025 Exam includes 4 subjects namely General Intelligence, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude (Basic Arithmetic Skill), and English Language (Basic Knowledge). The topics to be included in the tier 1 exam in each subjects are as follows-
English Language: Spot the Error, Fill in the Blanks, Synonyms/ Homonyms, Antonyms, Spellings/ Detecting mis-spelt words, Idioms and Phrases, One-word substitution, Improvement of Sentences, Active/ Passive Voice of Verbs, Conversion into Direct/ Indirect narration, Shuffling of Sentence parts, Shuffling of Sentences in a passage, Cloze Passage, Comprehension Passage.
General Intelligence: It would include questions of both verbal and non-verbal types. The test will include questions on Semantic Analogy, Symbolic operations, Symbolic/ Number Analogy, Trends, Figural Analogy, Space Orientation, Semantic Classification, Venn Diagrams, Symbolic/ Number Classification, Drawing inferences, Figural Classification, Punched hole/ pattern folding & unfolding, Semantic Series, Figural Pattern-folding and completion, Number Series, Embedded figures, Figural Series, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Emotional Intelligence, Word Building, Social Intelligence, Coding and de-coding, Other sub-topics, if any Numerical operations.
Quantitative Aptitude: Number Systems, Fundamental arithmetical operations, Algebra, Geometry, Mensuration, Trigonometry, Statistical Charts
General Awareness: Questions are designed to test the candidate’s general awareness of the environment around him and its application to society. Questions are also designed to test knowledge of current events and of such matters of everyday observation and experience in their scientific aspect as may be expected of an educated person. The test will also include questions relating to India and its neighbouring countries especially about History, Culture, Geography, Economic Scene, General policy and scientific research
NOTE: All information shared above are as per SSC CHSL advertisement 2024 Exam, may change in actual Advertisement in 2025, please go through 2025 CHSL Notification for all related actual information.