Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has officially announced the tentative vacancies for the Combined Higher Secondary Level (CHSL) Examination 2025. This examination is conducted annually to recruit eligible 10+2 pass candidates for various central government posts such as Lower Division Clerk (LDC), Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA), Postal Assistant (PA), Sorting Assistant (SA), and Data Entry Operator (DEO). For the year 2025, a total of 3,131 tentative vacancies have been notified. The application process for SSC CHSL 2025 commenced on 23 June 2025 and concluded on 18 July 2025. The Tier-I examination is scheduled to be held from 8 to 18 September 2025, and candidates can expect the admit card release in August 2025. This recruitment is a significant opportunity for 12th pass candidates aspiring for central government jobs across India.
Lower Division Clerk/Junior Secretariat Assistant, Postal Assistant/Sorting Assistant, Data Entry Operator (DEO)
Education
10+2 (Higher Secondary) pass from any recognized board. Typing speed required: English – 35 WPM, Hindi – 30 WPM (for applicable posts).
Total Vacancies
3,131 (Tentative)
Apply Mode
Online
Job Location
Across India (Central Government Offices)
Exam Date
8 – 18 September 2025 (Tier-I)
Admit Card Announce Date
August 2025
For SSC CHSL Recruitment 2025, candidates applying for the post of Lower Division Clerk (LDC) or Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) must have passed the 10+2 (Higher Secondary) Examination from any recognized board. Additionally, they must possess typing skills with a speed of 35 words per minute in English or 30 words per minute in Hindi. For the posts of Postal Assistant (PA) and Sorting Assistant (SA), the eligibility requirement is also passing the 10+2 (Higher Secondary) Examination from a recognized board. Similarly, candidates applying for the post of Data Entry Operator (DEO) must have passed the 10+2 (Higher Secondary) Examination and should have typing skills with a speed of 35 words per minute in English or 30 words per minute in Hindi.
The selection process for SSC CHSL Recruitment 2025 will be conducted in multiple stages. It includes a Tier-I Written Examination followed by a Tier-II Written Examination. Candidates qualifying these stages will undergo a Skill Test or Typing Test. After clearing the skill-based assessment, shortlisted candidates will be called for Document Verification and subsequently a Medical Examination before final selection.
Candidates who have passed their 10+2 Level (Higher Secondary Level) of Examination from any recognized board will be considered for this recruitment. Typing (English : 35 WPM, Hindi : 30 WPM)
Postal Assistant/ Sorting Assistant
Candidates who have passed their 10+2 Level (Higher Secondary Level) of Examination from any recognized board will be considered for this recruitment.
Data Entry Operator (DEO)
Candidates who have passed their 10+2 Level (Higher Secondary Level) of Examination from any recognized board will be considered for this recruitment.Typing (English : 35 WPM, Hindi : 30 WPM).