ssc chsl notification | ssc chsl exam date 2025
SSC CHSL (Staff Selection Commission – Combined Higher Secondary Level) is a national-level exam conducted by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) for recruitment to various posts in the Government of India for candidates who have completed 10+2 (Higher Secondary) education.
Overview of SSC CHSL:
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | SSC CHSL (10+2) |
| Conducting Body | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Level | National |
| Eligibility | 12th pass from a recognized board |
| Age Limit | 18–27 years (with relaxation for reserved) |
| Exam Mode | Online (Tier-I), Descriptive (Tier-II) |
| Official Website | https://ssc.gov.in/ |
Posts under SSC CHSL:
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Lower Division Clerk (LDC)
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Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA)
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Postal Assistant (PA) / Sorting Assistant (SA)
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Data Entry Operator (DEO)
Exam Pattern
🔸 Tier-I: Objective (Online)
| Subject | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence | 25 | 50 | |
| General Awareness | 25 | 50 | |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 50 | 60 minutes |
| English Language | 25 | 50 | |
| Total | 100 | 200 |
- Negative marking: 0.50 marks for each wrong answer.
🔸 Tier-II: Descriptive (Offline)
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Essay & Letter writing
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Total Marks: 100
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Duration: 1 hour
🔸 Typing/Skill Test: Tier-III (as applicable)
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For LDC/JSA: Typing test
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For DEO: Skill test in data entry
Important Dates (Tentative):
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | May–June 2025 (expected) |
| Application Window | ~1 month after notification |
| Tier-I Exam | Likely Aug–Sep 2025 |
| Tier-II Exam | 1–2 months after Tier-I |
Preparation Tips :
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Quantitative Aptitude: Practice with books like RS Aggarwal / Fast Track Objective Math.
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English: Improve vocabulary and grammar (Wren & Martin, Word Power Made Easy).
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Reasoning: Solve previous year papers & puzzles.
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GK/Current Affairs: Regular reading of newspapers and monthly magazines like Lucent’s GK, Pratiyogita Darpan.