SSC CHSL
Staff Selection CommissionClosed
Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination 2025 — SSC declared the final result on 7 Oct 2026.This record covers the 2025 cycle; check SSC’s official notice board for any subsequent cycle or post-result notice.
Important Dates
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Vacancies & Posts
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Total Vacancies~3,131 (tentative) Not confirmedReported pay Not confirmed
Not taken from an official pay circular — treat as approximate.
| Pay Level | Pay Band | Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 | ₹25,500–₹81,100 | Postal Assistant / Sorting Assistant, Data Entry Operator, Data Entry Operator Grade A |
| Level 2 | ₹19,900–₹63,200 | Lower Division Clerk / Junior Secretariat Assistant |
Figures are 7th CPC pay-matrix bands (basic pay only) — actual in-hand adds Dearness Allowance (currently ~58% of basic) and House Rent Allowance (8–24% by city class).
Who Can Apply
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Application fee
What You Need
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- 📷 Photo3.5 cm × 4.5 cm · 20–50 KB · JPEG/JPG — white background recommended
- ✍️ Signature4 cm × 2 cm · 10–20 KB · JPEG/JPG — PNG format and non-white backgrounds are commonly rejected
- 💳 Application FeeRs 100 for General/OBC/EWS candidates.Fully exempt for women (all categories), SC, ST, PwBD, and Ex-Servicemen.
How to Apply
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View Official Notification ↗- Complete One-Time Registration (OTR) on ssc.gov.in, if not already done for another SSC exam
- Log in and fill the CHSL-specific application — post preference, exam centres, category
- Upload your photo and signature to spec
- Pay the fee online — ₹100 for General/OBC/EWS; free for women, SC, ST, PwD, Ex-servicemen
- Review, submit, and save your confirmation page
Exam Pattern
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Tier I: 60 minutes. Tier II: conducted in two sessions on the same day (objective sections in one session, Skill/Typing Test in the other). · Negative Marking: Tier I: -0.50 per wrong answer. Tier II: -1 mark per wrong answer across Sections 1, 2, and the Computer Knowledge module of Section 3. No negative marking on the Skill Test/Typing Test (qualifying, not scored competitively). · Passing Marks: N/A — merit-based/normalized ranking, no fixed qualifying %. (Category-wise minimum qualifying scores are set separately each recruitment cycle for shortlisting, not a fixed universal percentage; Skill/Typing Test has its own pass/fail speed standard which is qualifying, not a "marks" cutoff.)
| Section | Details |
|---|---|
| Tier I (single paper, 4 sections) | 100 questions, 200 marks total — English Language, General Intelligence, Quantitative Aptitude, General Awareness, 25 questions/50 marks each |
| Tier II Section 1: Module I Mathematical Abilities + Module II Reasoning & General Intelligence | part of 135 questions/405 marks total (3 marks per question); -1 per wrong answer |
| Tier II Section 2: Module I English Language & Comprehension + Module II General Awareness | part of the same 135Q/405 marks; -1 per wrong answer |
| Tier II Section 3: Module I Computer Knowledge Test + Module II Skill Test/Typing Test | Computer Knowledge is objective with -1 per wrong answer; Skill/Typing Test is qualifying only, no negative marking |
Syllabus
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Computer-Based Test (CBT/online), two tiers — Tier I (screening) and Tier II (main, includes a Skill/Typing Test component).
Result
Final result declared — 07 Oct 2026
Career
Not an official timeline — a commonly cited estimate.
- LDC / JSA → Upper Division Clerk (UDC) / Senior Secretariat Assistant — around 5–7 years (by seniority, sometimes a departmental exam)
- Separately, all central government employees get a pay-level upgrade (MACP) after 10, 20 and 30 years of service, whether or not they've actually been promoted
Source & Verification
FAQs
What's the difference between Tier I and Tier II negative marking?
Tier I deducts 0.50 marks per wrong answer; Tier II (objective sections) deducts a full 1 mark per wrong answer, so guessing is riskier at the Tier II stage.
Do I have to clear the typing/skill test separately even if I score well in the objective sections?
Yes — the Skill Test (for Data Entry Operator posts) or Typing Test (for LDC/JSA posts) is a mandatory, separate qualifying hurdle; it doesn't add marks but you must meet the speed standard to remain in contention.
Which posts does SSC CHSL recruit for, and does the exam differ by post?
CHSL recruits for Lower Divisional Clerk/Junior Secretariat Assistant, Data Entry Operator, and Postal Assistant/Sorting Assistant among others — the written exam (Tier I & II) is common to all posts; only the Skill Test vs Typing Test requirement differs by the post you're being considered for.
Is there a fee difference between General and OBC candidates?
No — General, OBC, and EWS candidates all pay the same Rs 100; only SC, ST, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen, and all women candidates are exempted.
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