SSC has closed the SSC CHSL 2025 application process. The start and end dates for completing the application form were June 23, 2025, and July 18, 2025, respectively. Aspirants who have submitted their application form will be eligible to appear in this recruitment.
The SSC CHSL 2025 recruitment cycle is well underway. Many candidates continue to search for the application details to verify their eligibility or prepare for the next steps. Here, we have provided all the important information related to the SSC CHSL apply online 2025. So, whether you have already applied or are just gathering information for the next cycle, these details will help you know about the application process.
SSC CHSL 2025: Important Dates Timeline
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) released the official notification for the Combined Higher Secondary Level (CHSL) exam earlier this year to fill 3,131 vacancies for posts like LDC, JSA, and DEO. However, the application window has officially closed. Here, we have provided important dates and a timeline for the SSC CHSL 2025 recruitment process. Make sure to check all these dates and events carefully so you stay up to date.
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Event
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Date
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Notification Release Date
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June 23, 2025
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Online Application Start
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June 23, 2025
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Last Date to Apply Online
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July 18, 2025 (Closed)
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Application Correction Window
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July 25 – 26, 2025
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Tier 1 Exam Date
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November 12 – 30, 2025
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Tier 1 Answer Key Release
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December 8, 2025 (Out Now)
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Tier 2 Exam Date
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February – March 2026 (Expected)
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SSC CHSL Vacancy 2025 Details
For the 2025 recruitment, SSC announced 3,131 tentative vacancies. These vacancies are distributed across various government ministries.
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Posts
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Total Vacancies
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Lower Division Clerk (LDC)/Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA)
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3,098
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Data Entry Operator (DEO)
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33
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SSC CHSL Eligibility Criteria
Before applying, candidates had to meet specific age and education requirements.
1. Age Limit (as of August 1, 2025):
- Minimum Age: 18 Years
- Maximum Age: 27 Years
- Relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC, and 10+ years for PwD candidates.
2. Educational Qualification:
- Candidates must have passed the 12th Standard (10+2) or equivalent examination from a recognized board.
- For DEO in C&AG: Science stream with Mathematics in 12th standard is mandatory.
3. Nationality:
(a) a citizen of India, or
(b) a subject of Nepal or Bhutan, or
(c) a Tibetan refugee who came over to India, before the 1st January 1962, to permanently settle in India, or
(d) a person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, the East African countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania (Formerly Tanganyika and Zanzibar), Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia, and Vietnam to settle in India permanently.
SSC CHSL Application Form Fees
The fee structure for the SSC CHSL 2025 online application is as follows:
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Category
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Application Fee
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General / OBC / EWS
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₹100/-
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Women (All Categories)
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Free (Exempted)
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SC / ST / PwD / Ex-Servicemen
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Free (Exempted)
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How to Apply Online for SSC CHSL (Step-by-Step)
Here, we have provided a step-by-step guide to apply for the SSC CHSL application form. It is for reference only, as the application window has already closed. The application process for SSC CHSL 2025 is divided into two stages:
- OTR (One-Time Registration)
- Online Application for CHSL 2025
PART 1: One-Time Registration (OTR)
(For first-time applicants only)
Step 1: Visit the SSC's official website: https://ssc.gov.in
Step 2: On the homepage, look for “Register Now” in the top right corner and click it.
Step 3: Fill out your basic info:
- Your name exactly as it appears on your 10th certificate
- Date of birth, father’s and mother’s names
- Class 10 board, year of passing, and roll number
- Gender, category, nationality
Step 4: Set up your login:
- Choose a username and password you’ll remember
- Pick a security question and write down the answer somewhere safe
Step 5: Verify your mobile number and email with the OTPs you’ll receive.
NOTE: Make sure you’re using a number and email that are yours, and that you have access to — all future communication from SSC will come here.
Step 6: Upload your:
- Recent photo — not older than 3 months, clear, color, white background
- Signature — on white paper with a black pen
Files should be in JPG format and under the size limit shown on screen.
Step 7: Submit everything and make sure that you got the confirmation message.
Once your registration is complete, you’ll receive a Registration ID. These are the important information or credentials, so make sure you have saved them as they will be used for login during the SSC CHSL 2025 form-filling process.
PART 2: Apply Online for SSC CHSL 2025
Once OTR is done, the next step is to fill out the actual CHSL application form.
Step 1: Return to SSC's official website and log in using your registration number and password.
Step 2: Once logged in, find and click on the "Apply" button under the "Quick Links" section.
Step 3: Enter the required details:
- Educational qualifications (10th, 12th — marks, board, year)
- Caste category, EWS status if applicable
- Preferences for posts (like LDC, DEO, etc.)
- Your choice of exam centres — usually, you can pick three
Step 4: Re-upload photo and signature if prompted.
Sometimes the system asks for a fresh upload during the application, or it may open the camera to take a new photo, even if you already did it during registration.
Step 5: After filling out the form, double-check everything.
What to Check: Check your name, DOB, category, and uploaded files. Mistakes here can cause problems later, especially during document verification.
Step 6: Pay the application fee:
- ₹100 if you belong to General or OBC (male)
- No fee if you’re SC/ST, female, PwD, or ex-servicemen
Payment can be done through:
- Debit/Credit card
- UPI
- Net banking
Step 7: Once the payment is done, you’ll get a confirmation on the screen.
Step 8: Download and save the final submitted form (PDF) and payment receipt (if you paid a fee).