SSC Invites Applications For 3,131 Vacancies, Check The Details

NEW DELHI: The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the notification for the Combined Higher Secondary Level (CHSL) Examination 2025.

The notification is available on the Commission’s official portal, ssc.gov.in.

The application process began on June 23, and the deadline is July 18. The last date and time for making the online fee payment is by 11 pm on July 19.

The Tier-I examination, which will be conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode, is scheduled from September 8 to 18.

Vacancy details

This year, SSC has notified a total of 3,131 vacancies, significantly lower than the previous year’s 3,712. The recruitment drive will fill positions such as:

• Lower Division Clerk (LDC)
• Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA)
• Postal Assistant (PA)
• Sorting Assistant (SA)
• Data Entry Operator (DEO)

To see the detailed recruitment notification, click here.

Eligibility criteria

Applicants who have passed Class 12 or an equivalent examination from a recognised board can apply. For the role of Data Entry Operator (DEO)/DEO Grade ‘A’ in Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, Ministry of Culture and Staff Selection Commission, candidates should have completed Class 12 in science stream and mathematics as a subject.

The age criterion for candidates is 18 to 27 years as on August 1, 2025, with relaxations applicable for reserved categories as per government norms.

Application fee

Applications must be submitted through the online mode only. The application fee is Rs 100 for general category candidates, while candidates belonging to SC/ST/PwD/Women/Ex-Servicemen categories are exempted from paying any fee.

How To Apply

Step 1: Go to the official SSC portal, ssc.gov.in

Step 2: Click on the “Apply” section and choose the CHSL link

Step 3: New users must register to obtain login credentials

Step 4: Log in and complete the online form

Step 5: Upload required documents and pay the application fee

Step 6: Submit the form and save a copy for future use

For direct link to register and apply, click here

Selection Process

The recruitment process includes three stages:

• Tier 1: Online objective-type exam
• Tier 2 Descriptive and skill-based tests
• Skill/Typing Test: Applicable based on the post

Exam pattern for Tier-I

The Tier-I CBT will comprise 100 questions divided equally across four sections:

Candidates who clear the Tier 1 cutoff will proceed to Tier 2, followed by a skill test depending on the post applied for.