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SSC CHSL 10+2 Final Result 2026 Out
SSCStaff Selection Commission🕐 Updated: 17 August 2026 07:38 PM
Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released an official notification for recruitment to the post of Group C posts viz. Lower Divisional Clerk/ Junior Secretariat Assistant and Data Entry Operators for various Ministries/ Departments/ Offices of the Government of India and various Constitutional Bodies/ Statutory Bodies/ Tribunals, etc through Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level (CHSL) Examination 2025. All eligible male and female candidates can apply online at SSC official website ssc.gov.in from 23rd June 2025 to till the application last date 18th July 2025 for CHSL Exam 2025.
✍️ Editor's Note
With 3,131 vacancies available, this cycle remains a high-competition examination. A crucial tip for applicants: ensure your 12th-grade stream matches the specific post requirements, especially for Data Entry Operator positions in Ministries like Consumer Affairs, which mandatorily require Mathematics. Avoid last-minute server congestion by submitting your application well before the July 18th deadline, and double-check your Category details, as fee exemptions apply only to specific groups.
📅 Important Dates
- Application Start Date: 23-06-2025
- Application Last Date: 18-07-2025
- Fee Payment Last Date: 19-07-2025
- Correction Window: 23-07-2025 to 24-07-2025
- Self Slot Selection Date: 22 to 28 Oct 2025
- Tier-I Exam Date: 08 to 18 Sep 2025
- Tier-II Exam Date: 10 Apr 2026
💳 Application Fee
- Women/ SC/ ST/ PwBD/ ESM Candidates: Rs.0/-
- All Other Candidates: Rs.100/-
- Fee can be paid online only through BHIM UPI, Net Banking or by using Visa, Master, Maestro Card, or by RuPay Credit or Debit Card.
👤 Age Limit
- Age as on: 01.01.2026
- Minimum Age: 18 Years
- Maximum Age: 27 Years
- Candidates born not before 02-01-1999 and not later than 01-01-2008 are eligible to apply.
- (For Age Relaxation See Notification.)
📋 Total Post
3131
Total Vacancies
SSC CHSL Recruitment 2025 Eligibility Criteria
For Data Entry Operator (DEO)/ DEO Grade 'A' in Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, Ministry of Culture and Staff Selection Commission: 12th Standard pass in Science stream with Mathematics as a subject from a recognized Board or equivalent.
For LDC/ JSA and DEO/ DEO Grade 'A' (except DEOs in Department/ Ministry mentioned at just above): Candidates must have passed 12th Standard or equivalent examination from a recognized Board or University.
Note:- The candidates who have appeared in their 12th Standard or equivalent examination can also apply, however they must possess Essential qualification on or before the cutoff date i.e. 01-01-2026.
SSC CHSL Vacancy 2025 Details
| Post Name | Salary | Total Post |
|---|
| LDC/ Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) | Pay Level-2 (Rs. 19,900 - 63,200). | 3131 |
| DEO | Pay Level-4 (Rs. 25,500 - 81,100) & Level-5 (Rs. 29,200 - 92,300). |
| DEO Grade 'A' | Pay Level-4 (Rs. 25,500 - 81,100) |
📋 Answer Key & Challenge Steps
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1Click the "Download Answer Key" link in the official table below.
2Log in with your Roll Number and Password / Date of Birth.
3Select your exam date, shift timing, and question paper set code.
4Download both the official Master Answer Key and your response sheet.
5Compare answers to calculate your estimated exam marks.
6If any question is found incorrect, submit an objection with standard book proofs.
📁 Objection Guidelines
Key points to note when submitting answer challenges:
✓Challenge WindowSubmit objections strictly within the announced timeframe
✓Reference ProofAttach scanned pages from recognized standard textbooks
✓Fee RefundChallenge fee is refunded if the question is proven erroneous
✓Final Answer KeyRevised final key released after review is conclusive
🔗 Official Apply Online Links
Fill Option-cum-Preference Form Download Option-cum-Preference Form Notice Download Option-cum-Preference Sample Form Download Final Vacancy PDF Download Tier-II Answer Key Download Tier-II Answer Key Notice Download Tier-II Admit Card Download Tier-II Exam City Slip Download Tier-II Admit Card Notice Download Tier-I Score Card Download Tier-I Score Card Notice Download Tier-II Exam Schedule Download Tier-I Cut Off Marks Download Answer Key Notice Self Slot Selection Online Download Self Slot Selection Notice ❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to apply for SSC CHSL 2025?
The last date to submit the online application form is 18th July 2025.
Is there an application fee for SC/ST or female candidates?
No, women candidates and candidates belonging to SC, ST, PwBD, or ESM categories are exempted from paying the application fee.
What are the educational qualifications required for SSC CHSL?
Most posts require a 12th Standard pass; however, specific Data Entry Operator posts require a 12th pass in the Science stream with Mathematics.
When will the SSC CHSL Tier-I exam be conducted?
The SSC CHSL 2025 Tier-I examination is scheduled to be held from 8th September to 18th September 2025.
Can I correct my application form after submission?
Yes, SSC provides a correction window from 23rd July 2025 to 24th July 2025 for candidates to make changes to their submitted applications.
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