SSC CHSL 2025 – Final Vacancy Details (3,522 Posts)
Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the final vacancy details for SSC Combined Higher Secondary Level (CHSL) 2025. The total final vacancy stands at 3,522 posts across LDC/JSA, PA/SA, and DEO categories. These final numbers are released after the Tier II exam (held 10 April 2026) and represent the actual positions available for allocation. If you appeared in CHSL 2025, this is the number of jobs available to you.
CHSL 2025 – Complete Timeline
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Period | 23 June – 18 July 2025 |
| Tier I CBT Exam | Various dates in 2025 |
| Tier I Result | 27 February 2026 |
| Tier II CBT Exam | 10 April 2026 |
| Tier II Answer Key | 20 April 2026 |
| Final Vacancy Released | 19 June 2026 |
| Option Form Window | 19–25 June 2026 |
| Result (Expected) | After option form processing |
Final Vacancy: 3,522 Posts
| Post | Pay Level | Basic Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Division Clerk (LDC) / Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) | Level-2 | ₹19,900–63,200 |
| Postal Assistant (PA) / Sorting Assistant (SA) | Level-4 | ₹25,500–81,100 |
| Data Entry Operator (DEO) | Level-4 | ₹25,500–81,100 |
Exact post-wise and category-wise (UR/OBC/SC/ST/EWS) breakdown is available at ssc.gov.in under CHSL 2025.
SSC CHSL 2025 Exam Pattern (For Reference)
Tier I (Qualifying): 100 MCQ, 60 min, English + GK + Quantitative Aptitude + Reasoning = 200 marks. Negative marking 0.50/wrong.
Tier II (Merit-Based): Module I — MCQ (GK + English = 120 marks) + Computer Knowledge (60 marks, qualifying); Module II — Typing Test / DEO Speed Test (qualifying).
What to Do Now
- Fill the Option Form at ssc.gov.in/login before 25 June 2026
- Set your post preferences in order (PA/SA first if merit is high, LDC/JSA as backup)
- Wait for the Tier II result and final merit list to be published
Important Links
| Link | URL |
|---|---|
| Option Form / Final Vacancy | ssc.gov.in/login |
| SSC Official Website | ssc.gov.in |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the difference between SSC CHSL Option Form and Final Vacancy?
Final Vacancy Details is the official count of posts available (3,522). The Option Form is where qualifying candidates indicate their post preferences. Both were released simultaneously on 19 June 2026.
Q: Which post should I choose first in the option form?
PA/SA (Level-4) offers better pay (₹25,500 basic) and designation than LDC/JSA (Level-2 at ₹19,900). Prioritize PA/SA if your Tier II score is competitive. DEO also pays Level-4 but is more specific.