SSC CHSL 10+2 Recruitment 2025 Apply Online

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SSC CHSL 10+2 Recruitment 2025 Apply Online – Read this page for key dates, eligibility, vacancy details, exam scheme and step-by-step application guidance.

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Candidates must apply only through the SSC portal. The One-Time Registration (OTR) on the new SSC site is mandatory before filling the application form. Apply Online as per the instructions and keep documents ready.

Important Dates

Event	Date / Time
Dates For Submission Of Online Applications	23.06.2025 To 18.07.2025
Last Date For Receipt Of Online Applications	18.07.2025 (23:00)
Last Date For Online Fee Payment	19.07.2025 (23:00)
Window For Application Form Correction	23.07.2025 To 24.07.2025 (23:00)
Tier-I (CBT) Tentative Schedule	08.09.2025 To 18.09.2025
Tier-II (CBT) Tentative Schedule	February–March 2026

Eligibility Criteria

Age Limit (As On 01-01-2026): 18–27 years (Candidates born between 02-01-1999 and 01-01-2008). Age relaxations apply as per category rules.

Criterion	Details
Essential Educational Qualification	For LDC/JSA and most DEO posts: 12th Standard or equivalent from a recognised Board. For DEO/DEO Grade 'A' in specified Ministries: 12th Standard (Science) with Mathematics as a subject. Candidates appearing in 12th may apply but must possess qualification by 01-01-2026.
Nationality	Citizen of India or as permitted under SSC rules (Nepal, Bhutan, certain migrants with eligibility certificate).

Document Proof: Originals of matriculation / 10+2 mark sheet or passing certificate to be produced at Document Verification.

Vacancy Details

Vacancies (Tentative)

Post	Pay Level / Pay Scale	Vacancies (Tentative)
Lower Division Clerk (LDC) / Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA)	Pay Level-2 (Rs. 19,900-63,200)	Approx. 3,131 (Total Tentative)
Data Entry Operator (DEO)	Pay Level-4 (Rs. 25,500-81,100) and Level-5 (Rs. 29,200-92,300)
Data Entry Operator Grade 'A'	Pay Level-4 (Rs. 25,500-81,100)

Note: Post-wise and category-wise vacancies will be updated on the SSC website in due course.

Exam Details And Pattern

CBT I (Tier I) Pattern

CBT I is an objective multiple-choice Computer Based Test. Marks scored in CBT I will be used (after normalization, if applicable) to determine merit and cut-offs. Negative marking is applied for wrong answers.

Component	Details
Sections	English Language, General Intelligence, Quantitative Aptitude, General Awareness (objective MCQs).
Questions	100 Questions (25 Questions per Section — indicative).
Marks	100 Marks (1 Mark per Question).
Duration	60 Minutes (80 Minutes For Candidates Eligible For Scribe/Compensatory Time).
Negative Marking	0.25 Marks Deduction For Each Wrong Answer.
Normalization	Scores Will Be Normalized For Multi-Shift Exams As Per Commission Procedure.

CBT II (Tier II) Pattern

CBT II consists of objective papers and qualifying tests. Section-wise marks in Tier II and Section-I of Tier-II are crucial for final merit. Some parts are qualifying in nature.

Component	Details
Structure	Objective Type/Multiple Choice Questions except for Section-IV (Skill/Typing Test). Sections typically include: Mathematical Abilities, Reasoning, English Language & Comprehension, General Awareness, Computer Knowledge (Section-III is qualifying).
Marks & Sections	Section-wise marks vary; Section-I of Tier-II plays a key role in merit (see Official Notice for exact marks distribution).
Skill/Typing Test (Section-IV)	Data Entry Operator (DEO) Skill Test: • Part A (Certain Ministries): 15 minutes — 15,000 key depressions/hour (approx. 3700–4000 key-depressions). • Part B (Other Ministries): 15 minutes — 8,000 key depressions/hour (approx. 2000–2200 key-depressions). Typing Test (LDC/JSA): Typing speed required — 35 wpm (English) / 30 wpm (Hindi); duration 10 minutes (15 minutes for scribe-eligible with compensatory time).
Qualifying Nature	Computer Knowledge Test (Section-III) is mandatory but qualifying only. Skill/Typing Test (Section-IV) is qualifying in nature; errors in Skill Test evaluated up to two decimal places.
Negative Marking	There Is Negative Marking Of 1 Mark For Each Wrong Answer In Section-I, II And III Of Tier-II (As Applicable).

Minimum Qualifying Marks

Category	Minimum Qualifying Marks (Tier I / Tier II Sections)
UR	30%
OBC / EWS	25%
SC / ST / PwBD	20%

Note: These are the minimum qualifying marks in Tier-I and Section-wise minimums in Tier-II; user departments may apply further criteria for final selection. See Official Notice for complete rules on tie-breaking and merit order.

Answer Keys & Representations: Tentative answer keys will be uploaded on the SSC website after the examinations. Candidates may view and submit representations (with prescribed fee) within stipulated time.

Documents Checklist For Application & DV

Matriculation/Secondary Certificate (DOB proof).
10+2 Marksheet / Passing Certificate.
Caste/Category Certificate (if applicable).
PwBD Certificate (if applicable) in prescribed format.
Ex-Servicemen documents (if applicable).

Help And Contact

SSC Toll Free Helpline: 1800 309 3063

Official Website For Apply Online: ssc.gov.in

Quick Reminder: Read the full official Notice before applying. This page summarises key points from the SSC Notice of Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination, 2025.

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