The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the official notification for the Combined Higher Secondary Level (CHSL) Examination 2025, inviting Ex-Servicemen (ESM) to apply for a wide range of Group ‘C’ posts including Lower Divisional Clerk (LDC), Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA), and Data Entry Operator (DEO).
This recruitment is a golden opportunity for Ex-Army, Navy, and Air Force personnel seeking re-employment in Central Government jobs after retirement from military service.
🏢 Vacancy Details for Ex-Servicemen:
- Total Tentative Vacancies: 3131+ (Includes reserved posts for Ex-Servicemen as per Government of India norms)
- Posts Open for ESM:
- Lower Divisional Clerk (LDC)
- Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA)
- Data Entry Operator (DEO)
- Pay Scale:
- LDC/JSA: ₹19,900 – ₹63,200 (Pay Level 2)
DEO: ₹25,500 – ₹92,300 (Pay Level 4 & 5)
This recruitment is a golden opportunity for Ex-Army, Navy, and Air Force personnel seeking re-employment in Central Government jobs after retirement from military service.
📜 Eligibility Criteria for Ex-Servicemen
✅ Educational Qualification:
- Must have passed 12th Standard (10+2) from a recognized board.
- Matriculate Ex-Servicemen who have completed 15 years of service and possess Army/Navy/Air Force Certificate of Education are also eligible.
🎂 Age Relaxation for ESM:
- Upper Age Limit: 27 years (as on 01.01.2026)
- Age Relaxation for Ex-Servicemen:
3 years after deduction of military service rendered from actual age as on 01.01.2026
🔍 Who is Considered an Ex-Serviceman (as per SSC rules)?
An individual who has served in any rank in the Indian Armed Forces and:
- Has retired or been released after earning a pension, or
- Was released on medical grounds or due to reduction in establishment, or
- Was granted medical disability pension, or
- Completed the specific period of engagement and awarded gratuity, or
- Was a member of Territorial Army, Army Postal Service, or a gallantry award winner
📑 Selection Process:
Tier | Mode | Description |
Tier I | CBT | Objective Test (English, Maths, Reasoning, GK) |
Tier II | CBT + Skill Test | Advanced subjects + Typing/Skill test |
⚙️ Skill/Typing Test:
- Typing speed (LDC/JSA): 35 wpm (English) or 30 wpm (Hindi)
- Key depressions for DEO: 8000–15000/hr depending on post
✅ Skill/Typing Test is mandatory, but qualifying in nature.
📥 How to Apply (for ESM):
- Apply online only via: https://ssc.gov.in
- One-Time Registration (OTR) is compulsory.
- Last Date to Apply: 18 July 2025
💸 Application Fee:
- Exempted for Ex-Servicemen – No fee required.
📝 Document Requirements (for ESM candidates):
- Discharge Certificate
- Ex-Serviceman Certificate (as per SSC format)
- Undertaking of previous applications (if already employed after retirement)
- Matriculation/12th Certificate or equivalent
Certificate showing 15 years of service (if matriculate)
🎯 Key Advantages for Ex-Servicemen in SSC CHSL 2025
- Reservation in posts
- Age relaxation
- Exemption from application fee
- Job stability in Central Government departments
- Scope for promotion and pension
📆 Important Dates for ESM Candidates
Event | Date |
Notification Released | 23 June 2025 |
Last Date to Apply | 18 July 2025 |
Fee Payment Deadline | 19 July 2025 |
Correction Window | 23–24 July 2025 |
Tier I CBT Exam | 8–18 September 2025 |
Tier II CBT + Skill Test | Feb–Mar 2026 |
📞 Helpline:
For any issue during application:
- SSC Toll-Free Helpline: 1800-309-3063
✅ Final Words:
Ex-Servicemen who meet the criteria should not miss this opportunity to restart their career in the civil sector. The SSC CHSL 2025 recruitment drive is a well-structured pathway into government service with job security, good salary, and respect.
Apply today and serve the nation again—this time in civil uniform.
