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SSC CHSL 10+2 Examination 2025 – Complete Details
Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the official notification for Combined Higher Secondary Level (CHSL) Examination 2025 for a total of 3522 Posts of Lower Division Clerk (LDC), Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA), Postal Assistant (PA), Sorting Assistant, and Data Entry Operator (DEOs) across various Central Government Ministries, Departments, and Organizations.
The recruitment cycle for SSC CHSL 2025 has progressed through multiple stages — from the Tier I Exam (12 November 2025 onwards) to the Tier II Exam (10 April 2026). Now, SSC has released the Final Vacancy Details on 19 June 2026, the Tier II Answer Key, and the Option cum Preference Form (19-22 June 2026) — all of which are available at the official SSC login portal ssc.gov.in.
📊 Post-Wise Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Total Posts | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Division Clerk (LDC) / Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) | Part of 3522 | 10+2 Intermediate from any recognized board in India |
| Postal Assistant (PA) / Sorting Assistant | Part of 3522 | 10+2 Intermediate from any recognized board in India |
| Data Entry Operator (DEO) | Part of 3522 | 10+2 Intermediate from any recognized board in India + Typing/Data Entry speed as required |
| Total | 3522 |
✅ Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification:
- Passed 10+2 (Intermediate) from any recognized board in India
- For DEO posts — additional requirement of specific typing / data entry speed
Age Limit (as on 01 January 2026):
- Minimum Age: 18 Years
- Maximum Age: 27 Years
- Age relaxation applicable as per SSC CHSL 2025 Recruitment Rules for SC / ST / OBC / PH / Ex-Serviceman and other reserved category candidates
📝 What is SSC CHSL Option cum Preference Form?
The Option cum Preference Form is a crucial document in the SSC CHSL recruitment process. After the Tier II Examination and Typing / Skill Test, SSC releases this form where qualified candidates fill their preferences for specific posts and posting locations based on their merit rank and category.
Key Features:
- Candidates fill their preferred post (LDC / JSA / PA / Sorting Assistant / DEO) in order of preference
- Candidates can also fill their preferred states / regions for posting
- The allocation of post and posting location is done strictly on the basis of merit rank and preference order
- This is the last and only opportunity to indicate your post and location preference — fill it carefully
Option Form Window: 19 to 22 June 2026 — candidates must fill it within this window at ssc.gov.in (Login required).
🎯 How to Fill SSC CHSL 2025 Option cum Preference Form
Follow these steps to fill the Option Form:
- Visit the official SSC portal ssc.gov.in
- Click on “Login” and enter your Registration ID / Roll Number and Password / Date of Birth
- Go to the “Option cum Preference Form” link available after login
- Download the Sample Option Form PDF first to understand the format
- Select your preferred posts in order of preference (1st, 2nd, 3rd choice, etc.)
- Select your preferred states / posting locations in order of preference
- Review all selections carefully before submission
- Submit the Option cum Preference Form before 22 June 2026
- Take a printout of the submitted Option Form for your records