📢 Notification & Important Dates
- The SSC CHSL 2025 notification is scheduled to release on 23 June 2025, when the online application window will open on the official SSC website (careerpower.in).
- Last date to apply is 18 July 2025 (11 pm) (careerpower.in).
- The Tier‑I CBT is scheduled for 8–18 September 2025 (education.indianexpress.com).
🎯 Vacancy & Posts
While exact vacancies are yet to be announced, based on recent trends:
- 2024 saw around 3,712 posts for LDC/JSA/DEO (careerpower.in).
- Another source reports a projection of 6,000+ vacancies for 2025 (careerpower.in).
- Posts include:
- Lower Division Clerk (LDC)
- Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA)
- Postal Assistant (PA) / Sorting Assistant (SA)
- Data Entry Operator (DEO) / DEO Grade A
(sarkarijobpathsala.com)
âś… Eligibility Criteria
- Educational qualification: 12th pass from a recognized board, with Science + Maths needed only for specific DEO posts in some ministries (sarkarijobpathsala.com).
- Age limit: 18–27 years as of 1 August 2025, with reserved category relaxations (SC/ST: +5 yrs, OBC: +3 yrs) (majesticacademy.in).
🖥️ Selection Process & Exam Pattern
Tier‑I (CBT – Online)
- Duration: 60 min (80 min for scribe-eligible)
- Pattern: 100 MCQs, 200 marks; sections include:
- General Intelligence & Reasoning (25 Q – 50 M)
- Quantitative Aptitude (25 Q – 50 M)
- English Language (25 Q – 50 M)
- General Awareness (25 Q – 50 M)
- Negative marking: –0.5 per wrong answer (sarkariresultz.in, majesticacademy.in).
Tier‑II
- Descriptive Test (Pen‑&‑Paper): Essay/Letter/Application, 100 marks, 60 min (80 min with scribe)
- Skill/Typing Test: Depending on the post:
- DEO – Data Entry Speed Test (DEST)
- LDC/PA/SA – Typing Test (Hindi or English) (sarkariresultz.in, shiksha.com, indiatimes.com)
đź’° Salary & Pay Scale
- LDC/JSA: Pay Level 2 (₹19,900–63,200)
- PA/SA: Pay Level 4 (₹25,500–81,100)
- DEO (Level 4): ₹25.5 k–81.1 k; DEO Grade A (Level 5): ₹29.2 k–92.3 k
- In‑hand salary (after deductions) ranges between ₹20k–31k depending on city and post level (sarkariresultz.in).
đź“‹ Application Fee
- General & OBC: â‚ą100
- Women, SC/ST, PwD: Exempted
- Payment modes: Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI (sarkarijobpathsala.com, competition.careers360.com).
đź“Ś Why SSC CHSL?
- Gateway to Group C government jobs with central postings.
- Offers job stability, structured career growth, and a decent salary.
- Multiple post options cater to a variety of preferences—clerical work, data entry, postal services, etc.
đź’ˇ Preparation Tips
- Start early: Focus on basic arithmetic, reasoning, and grammar.
- Regular mock tests: Build speed, accuracy, and timing.
- Descriptive practice: Hone your essay/letter skills in both languages.
- Typing & skill drills: Practice daily if aiming for DEO/LDC roles.
- Current affairs: Keep up with news and static GK for Tier‑I.
🗓️ Timeline Recap
- 23 Jun: Notification & application opens
- 18 Jul: Last date to apply
- Sep 8–18: Tier‑I exam
- Dates TBD: Tier‑II descriptive & skill tests
⚠️ From Aspirants: Reddit Insight
“It’s just a smart tactic … getting good marks is one thing but getting the best post as per rank near hometown is a whole another nightmare.” (reddit.com, shikshamarg.com, majesticacademy.in, reddit.com, sarkariresultz.in, sarkarijobpathsala.com, careerpower.in, education.indianexpress.com)
Aspiring candidates often report that the post-allotment system lacks transparency, affecting location and department preference.
🔎 Final Word
SSC CHSL 2025 is a valuable opportunity for 12th-pass students seeking central government jobs. With the notification just days away, it’s time to finalize your application and kick-start preparation in earnest. Let me know if you need help with mock tests, syllabus breakdowns, or study plans!