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The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) conducts the Combined Higher Secondary Level, CHSL (10+2) exam to select eligible candidates across the country to various Ministries or organizations. This is a great opportunity for the young aspirants who desire to serve under Ministries/ Departments/ Organizations of the Government of India. The SSC CHSL selection process has three stages screening process; two stages of exams and skill tests.
SSC CHSL Exam Date 2025: Overview
Important details regarding the SSC CHSL Exam Date are provided in the following table. The candidates must check the details below.
| Particulars | Details |
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| Name of the Exam | Staff Selection Commission – Combined Higher Secondary Level (SSC CHSL) |
| Conducting Body | Staff Selection Commission |
| Exam Level | National |
| Exam Frequency | Once a year |
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| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Fees |
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| Mode of Examination | Offline and online |
| Exam Duration | 60 Minutes |
| Language | English or Hindi |
| Post Name/Purpose of the exam | For recruitment to the posts of Lower Divisional Clerk/Junior Secretariat Assistant, Postal Assistant/Sorting Assistant, and Data Entry Operators for different ministries of the Government of India. |
| Official Website | https://ssc.nic.in/ |
SSC CHSL Exam Date 2025
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SSC CHSL 2025 Exam Dates are as listed in the table below.
| SSC CHSL 2025 Dates | |
| Events | Dates |
| SSC CHSL Notification 2025 Releases on | 23rd June 2025 |
| SSC CHSL Registration Process | 23rd June 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply for SSC CHSL | 18th July 2025 |
| Last date to pay the application fee | 19th July 2025 |
| SSC CHSL Form Correction Link Date | 23rd and 24th July 2025 |
| SSC CHSL Tier-1 Admit Card | To be updated |
| SSC CHSL Exam Date 2025 (Tier-1) | 8th to 18th September 2025 |
| SSC CHSL answer key 2025 date | To be updated |
| SSC CHSL Tier 1 Result 2025 | To be updated |
| SSC CHSL tier 2 exam date | February-March 2026 |
SSC CHSL 2025 Vacancy
Staff Selection Commission will release the official notification shortly for SSC CHSL 2025. Commission had announced a tentative vacancy of 3131 posts. The exact number of vacancies will be announced soon on the official website. The detailed SSC CHSL Vacancy 2025 distribution will be updated here after the release of the official notice.
Every year thousands of vacancies are filled by SSC in various Government departments. SSC will publish the notice to disclose the SSC CHSL Vacancy 2025.
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SSC CHSL 2025 Notification – Selection Process
Staff Selection Commission has changed the SSC CHSL 2025 selection process from 3 stages to 2 stages only. The candidates applying for the recruitment process must go through the change in the new selection process as well as the exam pattern mentioned below. The SSC CHSL 2025 Selection process will be based on the following. The computer-based examination will be conducted in two tiers as follows:
- Tier 1
- Tier 2
SSC CHSL 2025 Exam Pattern
SSC will conduct two tiers, computer-based examination for the selection of candidates for SSC CHSL 2025. The candidates qualifying the Tier I and Tier II will be eligible for final selection.
SSC CHSL exam pattern 2025 has been changed from this cycle. Now the exam will be conducted in two tiers only- Tier I and Tier II. For the Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Test, or SSC CHSL, candidates should have a thorough understanding of exam formats. The exam pattern for SSC CHSL 2025 Tier I and Tier II are mentioned in the table below:
| Exam | Tier I (Computer Based Examination) | Tier II (Objective-Type) |
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| Mode of Exam | Online | Offline |
| Number of Sections | 4 | 3 (Conducted in 2 Sessions) |
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| Questions in each question | 25 questions in each section. |
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| Duration of the Examination | 60 minutes |
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| Maximum number of questions | 100 | 135 questions and Skill Test/ Typing Test |
| Type of Questions | Objective-based | Objective-based and Skill-based |
| Maximum number of marks | 200 | 405 |
| Marking Scheme | 2 marks each awarded for the correct answer and 0.50 mark deducted for every incorrect answer | 3 marks awarded for each correct answer and 1 mark deducted for each wrong answer |
| Language of Paper | Questions will be set both in English & Hindi for sections II, III & IV | Questions will be set in both English and Hindi except for the English Language and Comprehension (Section II Module I) |
SSC CHSL Section III Module II (Skill Test/Typing Test) Exam Pattern
Section III Module II of SSC CHSL is a qualifier test. It is the last stage of the examination. The overall merit of the shortlisted applicants will be determined by the overall score attained in Tier I and Tier II exam.
The Commission or its authorized agency will provide computers for the shortlisted candidates to take the skill test/typing test. The Commission may decide to hold the skill test/typing exam in cities with Regional Offices for the Commission. Errors on the skill test will be calculated to two decimal places. The exam pattern of the skill test is as follows:
| Skill Test | Speed | Time | |
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| Data Entry Operator | 8,000 (Eight Thousand) Key Depressions per Hour on Computer | 15 mins | |
| LDC/ JSA and Sorting Assistant | English | 35 words per minute or 10500 (Ten Thousand Five Hundred) key depressions per hour on the Computer | 10 mins |
| Hindi | 30 words per minute or 9000 (Nine Thousand) key depressions per hour on the Computer | ||
SSC CHSL 2025 Document Verification
All the candidates qualified for Document Verification are required to appear for Document Verification along with the original documents. The document verification is the last stage of the SSC CHSL 2025 recruitment process after which you will be given the appointed letter.
SSC CHSL Syllabus 2025
SSC CHSL syllabus 2025 has been mentioned in the official notification. The curriculum is crucial for successful exam preparation. It is easier for candidates to focus their preparation efforts in the proper directions if they have a solid comprehensive knowledge of the syllabus.
The candidates planning to appear for SSC CHSL 2025 should know the detailed syllabus for both exams beforehand. Candidates may view the most recent syllabus for the SSC CHSL 2025 from the table given below.
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| Quantitative Aptitude | Number System |
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| General Awareness |
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| Computer Proficiency |
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SSC CHSL Preparation Books
SSC CHSL preparation books for all aspirants are provided here. The following books will benefit candidates in their preparation work and help them crack the exam. The recommended books for SSC CHSL Exam 2025 are mentioned below.
| Topics | Name of the Book | Name of the author |
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| English | Objective General English | SP Bakshi |
| Quick Learning Objective General English | RS Aggarwal & Vikas Aggarwal | |
| Word Power Made Easy | Norman Lewis | |
| A Mirror of Common Errors | Dr. Ashok Kumar Singh | |
| Common Errors in English | Kiran Prakashan | |
| Words Idioms & Phrases | Arihant Experts | |
| Plinth to Paramount | KD Campus | |
| Perfect Competitive English | Kiran Prakashan | |
| General Awareness | General Knowledge | Lucent Publication |
| Manorama Yearbook | ||
| NCERT Books – Class X, XII | ||
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Quantitative Aptitude |
Quantitative Aptitude | RS Aggarwal |
| Fast Track | Rajesh Verma | |
| NCERT Math Class 6-11 | ||
| Magical Books on Quicker Math | M Tyra | |
| Advance Math | Rakesh Yadav | |
| General Intelligence | Analytical Reasoning | MK Pandey |
| Test Reasoning | Edgar Thorpe | |
| A Modern Approach to Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning | RS Aggarwal | |
| New Approach to Reasoning Verbal, Non-Verbal, and Analytical | BS Sijwali and Indu Sijwali. |
SSC CHSL Admit Card 2025
Once candidates have filled out the application form, the next step is to download the admit card which is released after 1 month (approx.) of the release date of the application form. The SSC CHSL admit card has important details like exam date, venue, time of the examination, etc.
Candidates can download the SSC CHSL admit card by following the below steps:
Step 1: Visit the official website of SSC.
Step 2: Click on the link displaying the SSC CHSL admit card.
Step 3: Submit the registration number and date of birth to log in.
Step 4: Save and download the admit card.
Step 5: Take a printout of the admit card for further use.
Details Mentioned on the SSC CHSL Admit Card
Candidates can find the below-mentioned details on the SSC CHSL admit card:
- Name
- Gender
- Roll Number
- Date of Birth
- Category
- Photograph
- Signature
- Exam Date
- Exam Time
- Reporting Time at the center
- Exam Centre Address
- Exam Day Guidelines
To all those preparing for the SSC CHSL Exam, here is your chance to ace the exam. There is not much time left for preparation. A comprehensive study plan is necessary. Stay tuned for more updates on SSC CHSL 2025. Along with exam preparation, it is very important to practice mock exams. Entri has many section wise mock exams and full-length mock exams. Always take mock exams to analyze your preparation strategy. Check out our recent blogs on the latest current affairs topics. Entri is with you at every step of the exam. Good luck with your exam preparation!
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the stages of the SSC CHSL exam?
SSC CHSL exam has two stages. They are as follows:
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Tier 1 – CBT (online)
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Tier 2 – CBT + Skill Test
When is the tier 1 exam date for SSC CHSL 2025?
SSC CHSL exam 2025 tier 1 will be conducted from 8th to 18th September 2025.
What is the minimum age to apply for the SSC CHSL exam?
The minimum age to apply for the SSC CHSL exam is 18 years.
When is the SSC CHSL application form 2025 going to be released?
SSC CHSL 2025 notification and application form will be released shortly.
What is the fee for SSC CHSL 2025 application form?
The fee for SSC CHSL application status 2025 is Rs 100 for the general and OBC category.
