The SSC CHSL 2025 Tier-I Exam is conducted by the Staff Selection Commission for recruitment to various Group C posts such as Lower Division Clerk (LDC), Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA), Data Entry Operator (DEO) and other allied roles. The Tier-I answer key was released on 8 December 2025 for candidates to download along with their personalised response sheets.
Tier-I → Tier-II → Skill/Typing Test (as applicable)
Location
India
Important Dates
Event
Date
Online Application Period
Jun-Jul 2025 (official notification cycle)
SSC CHSL Tier-I Exam
12 Nov – 30 Nov 2025
Answer Key & Response Sheet Released
08 Dec 2025
Objection Submission Deadline
11 Dec 2025 (6:00 PM)
Final Answer Key
After objections reviewed
Result Declaration
To Be Announced (likely Jan-Feb 2026)
Application Fee
Category
Fee
All Candidates
No application fee for CHSL
Payment Mode
N/A
Age Limit (as on 01 August 2025)
Criteria
Age Limit
Minimum Age
18 Years
Maximum Age
27 Years
Age Relaxation
As per SSC rules
Total Vacancy Details
Post Name
Total Vacancies (Approx.)
LDC, JSA, DEO & Allied Posts
3,131
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for SSC CHSL 2025 Recruitment, candidates generally must meet the following criteria:
Criteria
Requirement
Educational Qualification
12th pass (10+2) from a recognised board or equivalent
Nationality
Indian Citizen
Age
18-27 years (as specified)
Other Requirements
As per the official notification
Answer Key & Objection Process
✔ The provisional SSC CHSL Tier-I Answer Key 2025 along with candidate response sheets was released on 8 December 2025 on the official SSC portal. ✔ Candidates can compare their answers, calculate tentative scores, and submit objections online. ✔ Objection Fee: ₹100 per question (non-refundable, where applicable). ✔ The objection window was open until 11 December 2025 (6:00 PM). ✔ After reviewing objections, SSC will release the final answer key and later the Tier-I result.
