The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the notification for the Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination 2025 (CHSL) for recruitment to Group C posts — Lower Division Clerk (LDC), Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA), and Data Entry Operator (DEO). This is a golden opportunity for 12th pass candidates to join various ministries, departments, and offices of the Government of India.
Key Details
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Application Period | 23.06.2025 to 18.07.2025 (23:00) |
| Last Date Fee Payment | 19.07.2025 (23:00) |
| Correction Window | 23.07.2025 to 24.07.2025 |
| Tier-I Exam | 08.09.2025 to 18.09.2025 |
| Tier-II Exam | Feb–March 2026 |
| Tentative Vacancies | ~3131 |
| Posts | LDC/JSA (Level-2), DEO (Level-4/5) |
Eligibility
Education (as on 01.01.2026)
- LDC/JSA, DEO (general): 12th pass from recognized board
- DEO (specific ministries): 12th pass in Science with Mathematics
- 18-27 years (born between 02.01.1999 and 01.01.2008)
- Relaxations: SC/ST +5 yrs, OBC +3 yrs, PwBD +10-15 yrs, others as per rules
Tier I (Objective MCQ) – English, Quantitative Aptitude, General Intelligence, General Awareness (100 Qs, 200 marks, 60 mins)
Tier II (MCQ + Skill/Typing Test)
- Sections: Maths, Reasoning, English, GA, Computer Knowledge
- Mandatory Skill Test / Typing Test
- Tier I: -0.50 per wrong answer
- Tier II: -1 mark per wrong answer (MCQ sections)
Application Fee
- ₹100 (UR/OBC/EWS)
- NIL (SC/ST/PwBD/ESM/Women)
How to Apply
- Apply online at: https://ssc.gov.in
- Aadhaar authentication recommended for easier application