Why is the SSC CHSL exam conducted?
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The Combined Higher Secondary Level (CHSL) is one of the largest exams in India based on the number of candidates appearing for the exam every year. The name of the exam, CHSL, comes from the educational qualification required from candidates to appear for the exam. The exam is conducted by the SSC to recruit candidates for various posts including LDC, JSA, PA, SA, and DEO in different ministries or departments of the Government of India. The CHSL exam recruitment includes clerical and non-technical jobs as well in various ministries and organizations with central government officers.
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The Staff Selection Commission scheduled the SSC CHSL Tier 1 exam from September 8 to September 18, 2025. However, the exam is postponed due to the clash of exam dates with the SSC CGL exam in September. As of now, there is no official announcement regarding the new exam dates for the Combined Higher Secondary Level (CHSL) exam.
The following are the SSC CHSL crucial dates 2025:
- 01-Jan-2026: For age reference for all registered candidates
- 18-Jul-2025 (last date of application): For claim of SC/ ST/ OBC/ PwBD/ ESM status or other benefits
Candidates need to upload the scanned image of signature in JPEG/ JPG format on the SSC CHSL form as per given size and dimension:
- 10 to 20 KB in size
- 6.0 cm (width) x 2.0 cm (height) in dimensions
No, there is no exemption for reserved category candidates from the SSC CHSL form correction fees. Candidates of all categories and even female candidates need to pay the application correction fee while making the changes. The SSC CHSL form correction fee is INR 200 for first time and INR 500 for the second time.
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