SSC CHSL 2025 Exam Guide

SSC CHSL 2025 Exam Guide

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) holds the Combined Higher Secondary Level (CHSL) exam every year to hire candidates who have passed 10+2.

This exam fills posts like Lower Division Clerk (LDC), Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA), and Data Entry Operator (DEO) in various government departments.

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SSC CHSL 2025 Notification

• Release Date: The official notification will be out on 27th May 2025 on ssc.gov.in.
• Vacancies: The exact number of vacancies will be announced in the notification. Last year, there were 3712 vacancies.
• Posts: The exam is for positions such as LDC, JSA, and DEO.
• Application Dates: Applications will be accepted from 27th May 2025 to 25th June 2025. Fee payment should be completed by 26th June 2025.
• Exam Date: The Tier 1 exam is expected to be held in July-August 2025.

Eligibility Criteria

• Nationality: Candidates must be citizens of India, or meet certain criteria for subjects of Nepal, Bhutan, or persons of Indian origin.
• Educational Qualification: Applicants must be 12th pass from a recognized board. For some DEO posts (in certain ministries), candidates must have studied science with Mathematics.
• Age Limit: Candidates must be between 18 and 27 years old. Specific age relaxations apply for reserved categories (e.g., SC/ST, OBC, PwD, etc.).

SSC CHSL Exam Pattern

The exam is held in two stages (Tiers):

1. Tier 1 (Online):
   • Format: Objective-type exam
   • Sections:
     • General Intelligence & Reasoning: 25 questions (50 marks)
     • General Awareness: 25 questions (50 marks)
     • Quantitative Aptitude (Basic Arithmetic Skills): 25 questions (50 marks)
     • English Language (Basic Knowledge): 25 questions (50 marks)
   • Total: 100 questions, 200 marks, and 60 minutes duration (80 minutes for candidates eligible for scribe)
   • Negative Marking: 0.5 marks will be deducted for every wrong answer.
2. Tier 2:
   • This stage includes a computer-based test plus a skill/typing test.
   • Details will be released later.

SSC CHSL Syllabus Overview

The syllabus for Tier 1 covers:

• General Intelligence & Reasoning: Questions on puzzles, analogies, coding-decoding, series, etc.
• General Awareness: Current events, basic history, geography, economics, polity, and science.
• Quantitative Aptitude: Topics like number systems, arithmetic, algebra, geometry, mensuration, and data interpretation.
• English Language: Topics such as grammar, vocabulary, sentence correction, comprehension, and cloze tests.

Application Process

1. Visit the Official SSC Website: Go to ssc.gov.in.
2. Register or Log In: New users should complete the one-time registration to get a username and password.
3. Fill Out the Application Form: Enter your personal, educational, and contact details.
4. Upload Documents: Upload a recent photograph, signature, and required certificates.
5. Pay the Fee: General candidates must pay Rs. 100, while female and reserved category candidates are exempt.
6. Submit the Form: Review and submit your application, then download a copy for your records.

Selection Process

• Tier 1 Exam: Qualifying computer-based test.
• Tier 2 Exam: Includes a further computer-based test with a skill/typing test.
• Final Result: Candidates who clear both tiers will be shortlisted based on their overall performance.

Salary Details

• The pay scale for SSC CHSL posts (such as LDC, JSA, and DEO) is set as per government rules and has been updated after the 7th Pay Commission.

Preparation Tips on SSC CHSL Exam 2025

• Understand the Exam Pattern & Syllabus: Make sure you know what to expect.
• Practice Regularly: Solve previous year question papers and take mock tests.
• Time Management: Practice managing your time to complete the exam within the allotted time.
• Stay Updated: Keep checking SSC’s official website for the latest notifications and updates.

For more details, keep an eye on the official SSC website at ssc.gov.in and follow trusted job alert sites for the latest information.

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