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SSC CHSL Exam Guide
Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination
2025–26 examination cycle · SSC
Written and source-checked by NeelGyan Team · Last verified 2 August 2026
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Current cycle
CHSL 2025
Current status
Final allocation awaited
Qualification
Class 12 or equivalent
Original notice count
About 3,131 tentative; final file now published
Conducting body
Staff Selection Commission
Selection route
Tier I → Tier II → skill/typing qualification → allocation
2025–26 cycle tracker
- Notification23 June 2025
- ApplicationsClosed 18 July 2025
- Tier I result27 February 2026
- Tier IIApril 2026
- Option preferenceCompleted June 2026
- Final allocationAwaitedYou are here
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About SSC CHSL
What is SSC CHSL?
The Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination recruits for posts such as Lower Division Clerk, Junior Secretariat Assistant and Data Entry Operator in participating central-government offices.
The current verifiable cycle is CHSL 2025. Tier I results were published on 27 February 2026, Tier II was held in April and SSC completed the online option-cum-preference stage in June. SSC had not published the final allocation on the official notice board by 2 August 2026.
Post eligibility and the Tier II skill requirement differ: some DEO posts require Class 12 Science with Mathematics, while LDC/JSA candidates take a typing test rather than the DEO data-entry test.
Latest SSC CHSL Updates
Verified updates, newest first
SSC CHSL Highlights
Key verified exam details
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Posts | LDC, JSA, DEO and DEO Grade A |
| Age band | 18–27 years for the 2025 notice |
| Tier I | 100 questions · 200 marks · 60 minutes |
| Tier II merit modules | Mathematics, Reasoning, English and General Awareness |
| Skill stage | DEO skill test or LDC/JSA typing test; qualifying |
| Final stage | Preference-based allocation awaited |
SSC CHSL 2025–26 Important Dates
Official notification and exam timeline
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Notification | Published | |
| Application deadline | Closed | |
| Tier I result | Published | |
| Tier II main sitting | Held | |
| Affected-shift re-examination | Held | |
| Preference extension notice | Published |
SSC CHSL Application Process and Fees
Official application route and fee details
Apply only through the current SSC portal after One-Time Registration. An old SSC registration or a third-party form is not a valid application.
The CHSL 2025 application window and correction window are closed. Do not pay anyone offering a late application, result change or post allocation.
Candidates shortlisted after Tier II also had to submit post and department preferences online; non-submission could remove them from final selection consideration.
| Candidate category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General, EWS and OBC candidates | ₹100 |
| Women, SC, ST, eligible ex-servicemen and PwBD candidates | Exempt |
- Fee applies to the notified application cycle; check the next notice before paying.
SSC CHSL Eligibility Criteria
Qualification, age and other requirements
Education
Class 12
- Pass 10+2 or equivalent by the notified cut-off date.
- Specified DEO posts require Science with Mathematics at Class 12 level.
Age
18–27 years
- The 2025 notice measured age on 1 January 2026.
- SC/ST received 5 years and OBC 3 years; use the notice for all relaxations.
Skill requirement
Post-specific
- DEO routes use a data-entry skill test.
- LDC/JSA routes use an English or Hindi typing test.
Documents
Proof mandatory
- Qualification, age and reservation claims must be supported at verification.
- Post preferences do not override post-specific eligibility.
SSC CHSL Admit Card and Admission Certificate
Verified current-cycle status
Current status: The CHSL 2025 Tier I and Tier II admission-certificate stages are over.
SSC now publishes city and admission-certificate information through its official login and regional routes. For a future cycle, verify the exam date and venue only after the official link appears.
SSC CHSL Exam Pattern and Selection Process
Stages, papers and qualifying rules
- 01Tier I computer-based screening
- 02Tier II merit sections and Computer Knowledge
- 03DEO skill test or LDC/JSA typing test
- 04Document checks and preference-based allocation
SSC CHSL Tier I Pattern
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| English Language | 25 | 50 |
| General Intelligence | 25 | 50 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 50 |
| General Awareness | 25 | 50 |
- Total duration: 60 minutes.
- Each wrong answer loses 0.50 mark.
SSC CHSL Tier II Pattern
| Module | Questions or task | Maximum marks / status |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematical Abilities | 30 questions | 90 |
| Reasoning and General Intelligence | 30 questions | 90 |
| English Language and Comprehension | 40 questions | 120 |
| General Awareness | 20 questions | 60 |
| Computer Knowledge | 15 questions | 45 · qualifying |
| Skill or Typing Test | Post-specific practical task | Qualifying |
- Session I lasts 2 hours 15 minutes; the skill or typing module follows in Session II.
- Wrong answers in objective Tier II sections lose 1 mark.
SSC CHSL Syllabus Overview
Subjects and stages in the official syllabus
- Tier I: English Language, General Intelligence, Quantitative Aptitude and General Awareness.
- Tier II: Mathematical Abilities, Reasoning and General Intelligence, English Language and Comprehension, General Awareness, Computer Knowledge and a post-specific skill or typing task.
- The detailed notification defines topic coverage and the qualifying standards for DEO skill and LDC/JSA typing.
Mathematics
Number systems, arithmetic, algebra, geometry, mensuration, trigonometry, statistics and probability at the notified level.
Reasoning
Verbal and non-verbal reasoning, analogy, classification, series, coding, spatial and analytical questions.
English
Vocabulary, grammar, sentence structure, error correction, comprehension and usage.
General Awareness
Current events and India-focused history, culture, geography, economy, polity and scientific awareness.
Computer and typing
Computer fundamentals plus the qualifying data-entry or typing standard assigned to the post route.
SSC CHSL Answer Key Status
Verified current-cycle status
Current status: The response and objection stages for the completed CHSL 2025 examination phases are over.
Candidate response sheets are normally available only within SSC's stated login window. A coaching key is not an SSC final answer key.
SSC CHSL Result Status
Verified current-cycle status
Current status: Tier I result is published; final Tier II allocation remained awaited on 2 August 2026.
SSC published the Tier I result on 27 February 2026. The final result must account for Tier II qualifying modules, post eligibility and the submitted option-cum-preference order.
SSC CHSL Cut-off
Verified current-cycle status
Current status: Stage cut-offs are published with SSC result write-ups; the final allocation cut-off was not available by the verification date.
Cut-offs vary by category, post and cycle. Use the official result write-up rather than an unsourced coaching estimate, and do not treat the Tier I threshold as a final-selection score.
SSC CHSL Post Comparison
Official pay levels and qualifying skill routes
CHSL combines several post routes. Pay level, skill test and educational condition should be compared before preferences are submitted.
- LDC/JSA — Pay Level 2; qualifying typing test
- DEO — Pay Level 4 or 5 depending on the notified post; data-entry skill test
- DEO Grade A — Pay Level 4; data-entry skill test
CHSL Posts and Pay Levels
| Post family | Pay level | Practical module |
|---|---|---|
| LDC / JSA | Level 2 · ₹19,900–63,200 | Typing test |
| DEO | Level 4 · ₹25,500–81,100 or Level 5 · ₹29,200–92,300 | Data-entry skill test |
| DEO Grade A | Level 4 · ₹25,500–81,100 | Data-entry skill test |
- Pay-matrix ranges are basic-pay scales, not in-hand salary.
- Department and post determine the exact educational and skill requirement.
Official sources for this table
SSC CHSL Preparation Strategy
A syllabus-first preparation route
- Start with the official syllabus and one timed Tier I paper to establish accuracy by section.
- Practise 60-minute mixed mocks and review every wrong or guessed answer because Tier I applies negative marking.
- Do not postpone typing or data-entry practice until after Tier I; the required module is qualifying and depends on the posts you prefer.
- For Tier II, practise the larger English weight and the Computer Knowledge qualifying module alongside Mathematics, Reasoning and General Awareness.
Official-first SSC CHSL Preparation Stack
- Keep the current SSC notice and syllabus as the source of truth.
- Use NCERT mathematics texts to repair arithmetic, algebra and geometry fundamentals.
- Use one grammar and comprehension reference, then validate level and question style with SSC papers.
- Use SSC's own mock-test and previous-paper areas before relying on coaching reconstructions.
SSC CHSL Previous Question Papers
Official question-paper resources
SSC exposes previous-year question papers and examination resources from its candidate area. Availability can be time-limited, so save only material the Commission permits candidates to download.
SSC CHSL Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current SSC CHSL status?
CHSL 2025 Tier II and the option-cum-preference stage are complete. SSC's final allocation was awaited on 2 August 2026.
What qualification is required for SSC CHSL?
Most posts require Class 12 or equivalent. Certain DEO and DEO Grade A posts require Class 12 Science with Mathematics.
What was the SSC CHSL age limit?
The CHSL 2025 notice used 18–27 years as on 1 January 2026, with prescribed relaxations.
Is Tier I counted in final SSC CHSL merit?
Tier I is used for shortlisting. Final merit is based on the notified Tier II merit sections, subject to qualifying the computer and skill or typing modules.
Is there negative marking in SSC CHSL?
Yes. Tier I deducts 0.50 mark per wrong answer, and the objective Tier II sections deduct 1 mark per wrong answer under the 2025 notice.
Is the CHSL typing test compulsory?
A qualifying practical module is compulsory. LDC/JSA routes use typing, while DEO routes use the notified data-entry skill test.
How many SSC CHSL vacancies are there?
The notice stated about 3,131 tentative vacancies. SSC later published a separate final-vacancy statement, which should be used for post-wise counts.
Where should I check the final result?
Use only ssc.gov.in and the candidate login or official result document. Do not pay an agent for allocation or a result change.
Official Information and Sources
Primary notice and authority links
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