SSC CHSL Recruitment 2026 – 2536 Tentative Posts, Apply Online, Eligibility, Salary, Exam Pattern & Last Date
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the notice for the Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination, 2026. The examination is being conducted for recruitment to Group C posts including Lower Divisional Clerk (LDC)/Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA), Data Entry Operator (DEO) and Data Entry Operator, Grade 'A' in various Ministries, Departments, Offices and other organizations of the Government of India. The online application process is scheduled from 07 September 2026 to 07 October 2026. The notice mentions approximately 2536 tentative vacancies; final vacancies will be determined later. Applications are to be submitted online through the new SSC website.
SSC CHSL 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notice / Recruitment Examination | 07 September 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 07 September 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 07 October 2026, 23:00 Hours |
| Last Date for Online Fee Payment | 08 October 2026, 23:00 Hours |
| Application Correction Window | 14 October 2026 to 16 October 2026, 23:00 Hours |
| Tier-I Examination | To be notified later |
| Tier-II Examination | To be notified later |
The dates above are taken from the SSC CHSL 2026 notice. 0
SSC CHSL Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Organization | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
|---|---|
| Recruitment / Examination | Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination, 2026 |
| Advertisement / File No. | F. No. HQ-C1102/5/2026-C-1 |
| Posts | LDC/JSA, DEO and DEO Grade 'A' |
| Total Vacancy | Approx. 2536 Tentative Vacancies |
| Job Type | Government Job – Group C |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Start Date | 07 September 2026 |
| Last Date | 07 October 2026, 23:00 Hours |
| Official Website | https://ssc.gov.in/ |
SSC states that the approximately 2536 vacancies are tentative and that final vacancies will be determined after scrutiny of documents received from User Departments. Updated post-wise and category-wise vacancies will be published on the SSC website in due course. 1
SSC CHSL 2026 Posts & Pay Scale
| Post | Pay Level | Pay Scale |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Division Clerk (LDC) / Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) | Level-2 | ₹19,900 – ₹63,200 |
| Data Entry Operator (DEO) | Level-4 / Level-5 | ₹25,500 – ₹81,100 / ₹29,200 – ₹92,300 |
| Data Entry Operator, Grade 'A' | Level-4 | ₹25,500 – ₹81,100 |
The pay scales are specified in the official SSC CHSL 2026 notice. 2
SSC CHSL 2026 Educational Qualification
| Post / Category | Educational Qualification |
|---|---|
| DEO / DEO Grade 'A' in Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, SSC and Ministry of Culture | 12th Standard pass in Science stream with Mathematics as a subject from a recognized Board or equivalent. |
| LDC/JSA and DEO/DEO Grade 'A' other than the departments/ministries specified above | 12th Standard or equivalent examination passed from a recognized Board or University. |
Candidates possessing equivalent educational qualifications are required to produce the relevant Equivalence Certificate at Document Verification. 3
SSC CHSL 2026 Age Limit
| Category | Permissible Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC | 3 years |
| PwBD | 10 years |
| PwBD (OBC) | 13 years |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | 15 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | 3 years after deduction of military service rendered from actual age as on 01 August 2026 |
| Defence Personnel disabled in operation during hostilities/disturbed area | 3 years |
| Such Defence Personnel belonging to SC/ST | 8 years |
| Central Government Civilian Employees with prescribed service | Up to 40 years of age |
| Central Government Civilian Employees with prescribed service (SC/ST) | Up to 45 years of age |
| Widows/Divorced Women/Women judicially separated and not remarried | Up to 35 years of age |
| Such Women belonging to SC/ST | Up to 40 years of age |
The age limit and relaxation provisions are specified in the official notice. 4
SSC CHSL 2026 Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| Applicable Candidates | ₹100/- |
| Women Candidates | Fee Exempted |
| SC Candidates | Fee Exempted |
| ST Candidates | Fee Exempted |
| PwBD Candidates | Fee Exempted |
| Eligible Ex-Servicemen (ESM) | Fee Exempted |
Fee Payment Last Date: 08 October 2026, 23:00 Hours.
Refund: Fee once paid will not be refunded or adjusted against another examination/selection.
The fee provisions and payment methods are given in the official notification. 5
SSC CHSL 2026 Vacancy Details
| Post | Vacancy |
|---|---|
| LDC/JSA | Included in approximately 2536 tentative vacancies |
| DEO | Included in approximately 2536 tentative vacancies |
| DEO Grade 'A' | Included in approximately 2536 tentative vacancies |
| Total | Approx. 2536 Tentative Vacancies |
SSC has clarified that the final vacancies and updated post-wise/category-wise vacancies will be made available on its website later. State-wise/Zone-wise vacancies are not collected by SSC. 6
SSC CHSL 2026 Job Profile / Work Responsibilities
The supplied notification identifies the posts and the Ministries/Departments/Offices in which recruitment will be made. Detailed individual job responsibilities are not specified in the notification section used for this article; therefore, no additional duties have been assumed here.
SSC CHSL 2026 Nationality / Citizenship
A candidate must satisfy one of the nationality/citizenship conditions specified by SSC. The notice includes:
- Citizen of India.
- Subject of Nepal.
- Subject of Bhutan.
- Person of Indian origin who has migrated from the countries specified in the notice with the intention of permanently settling in India.
For specified categories other than Indian citizens, a certificate of eligibility issued by the Government of India is required as applicable. 7
SSC CHSL 2026 How to Apply Online
- Visit the official SSC website: https://ssc.gov.in/.
- Complete One-Time Registration (OTR) on the new SSC website if you have not already done so.
- Login using the registration credentials.
- Select the Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination, 2026.
- Enter the required personal and educational information.
- Provide the required examination and post-related preferences/options wherever applicable.
- Capture the photograph through the application module as instructed by SSC.
- Upload the scanned signature in the prescribed format.
- PwBD/PwD candidates seeking applicable facilities should provide the required disability certificate as prescribed.
- Pay the application fee, if applicable.
- Preview the application and carefully verify all details.
- Submit the application before the closing date.
- Keep a copy of the submitted application for future reference.
SSC states that applications must be submitted through the new website https://ssc.gov.in/ or through the My SSC mobile application. The earlier OTR created on the old SSC website will not function on the new website. 8
SSC CHSL 2026 Documents Required
| Document | Requirement / Purpose |
|---|---|
| Matriculation/Secondary Certificate | Required for Document Verification. |
| Educational Qualification Certificate | Required for Document Verification. |
| Equivalent Qualification Certificate | Required if claiming an equivalent educational qualification. |
| Caste/Category Certificate | If claiming reserved-category benefits. |
| PwBD Certificate | If applicable. |
| ESM Documents | Applicable certificates/undertaking/discharge documents as prescribed. |
| Age Relaxation Certificate | If claiming applicable age relaxation. |
| No Objection Certificate | For candidates already employed in Government/Government undertakings, as applicable. |
SSC specifies the above documents for Document Verification. 9
SSC CHSL 2026 Examination Pattern
Tier-I Examination
| Part | Subject | Questions | Maximum Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| I | English Language (Basic Knowledge) | 25 | 50 |
| II | General Intelligence | 25 | 50 |
| III | Quantitative Aptitude (Basic Arithmetic Skill) | 25 | 50 |
| IV | General Awareness | 25 | 50 |
| Total | 100 | 200 | |
Negative Marking: 0.50 marks for each wrong answer.
Question Type: Objective Type / Multiple Choice Questions.
The Tier-I scheme, subjects, questions, marks, duration and negative marking are specified by SSC. 10
Tier-II Examination
| Section | Subject | Questions | Maximum Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Section-I A | Mathematical Abilities | 30 | 90 | 1 Hour total, 30 min each |
| Section-I B | Reasoning and General Intelligence | 30 | 90 | |
| Section-II A | English Language and Comprehension | 40 | 120 | 1 Hour total |
| Section-II B | General Awareness | 20 | 60 | |
| Section-III | Computer Knowledge Test | 15 | 45 | 15 Minutes |
| Section-IV | Skill Test / Typing Test | — | Qualifying | Post-specific |
Section-I, Section-II and Section-III carry negative marking of 1 mark for each wrong answer. The Computer Knowledge Test is mandatory but qualifying in nature, while the Skill/Typing Test is also qualifying in nature. 11
SSC CHSL 2026 Skill Test / Typing Test
DEO / DEO Grade 'A'
| Test | Requirement | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Part A – Specified DEO/DEO Grade 'A' departments | 15,000 key depressions per hour | 15 Minutes |
| Part B – Other DEO/DEO Grade 'A' posts | 8,000 key depressions per hour | 15 Minutes |
LDC / JSA Typing Test
| Typing Medium | Required Speed | Approx. Key Depressions/Hour |
|---|---|---|
| English | 35 words per minute | 10,500 |
| Hindi | 30 words per minute | 9,000 |
The DEO skill-test requirements and LDC/JSA typing requirements are specified in the official notice. 12 13
SSC CHSL 2026 Selection Process
- Tier-I Computer Based Examination
- Tier-II Computer Based Examination
- Skill Test / Typing Test – qualifying in nature
- Post Preference / Option Form
- Document Verification by concerned User Ministries/Departments/Organizations
- Final allocation/selection according to the applicable merit-cum-preference and vacancy process.
SSC states that post preferences are collected before declaration of the final FRTA/Result and a candidate will not be considered for a post/department that was not selected in the preference form. 14
SSC CHSL 2026 Detailed Syllabus
Tier-I – English Language
- Spot the Error
- Fill in the Blanks
- Synonyms/Homonyms
- Antonyms
- Spellings / Detecting Mis-spelt Words
- Idioms & Phrases
- One Word Substitution
- Improvement of Sentences
- Active / Passive Voice of Verbs
- Direct / Indirect Narration
- Shuffling of Sentence Parts
- Shuffling of Sentences in a Passage
- Cloze Passage
- Comprehension Passage
General Intelligence / Reasoning
- Semantic Analogy
- Symbolic Operations
- Symbolic/Number Analogy
- Trends
- Figural Analogy
- Space Orientation
- Semantic Classification
- Venn Diagrams
- Symbolic/Number Classification
- Drawing Inferences
- Figural Classification
- Punched Hole / Pattern Folding & Unfolding
- Semantic Series
- Figural Pattern Folding and Completion
- Number Series
- Embedded Figures
- Figural Series
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Emotional Intelligence
- Word Building
- Social Intelligence
- Coding and Decoding
- Numerical Operations
Quantitative Aptitude
- Number Systems
- Whole Numbers, Decimals and Fractions
- Relationship Between Numbers
- Percentages
- Ratio and Proportion
- Square Roots
- Averages
- Simple and Compound Interest
- Profit and Loss
- Discount
- Partnership Business
- Mixture and Alligation
- Time and Distance
- Time and Work
- Algebra
- Elementary Surds
- Graphs of Linear Equations
- Geometry
- Mensuration
- Trigonometry
- Statistical Charts
General Awareness
- General awareness of the environment and its application to society
- Current events
- Everyday observation and experience in their scientific aspect
- History
- Culture
- Geography
- Economic Scene
- General Policy
- Scientific Research
- India and neighbouring countries
The Tier-I syllabus is specified in the official notice. 15
Tier-II – Mathematical Abilities
- Number Systems
- Fundamental Arithmetical Operations
- Percentages, Ratio and Proportion
- Square Roots and Averages
- Simple and Compound Interest
- Profit and Loss
- Discount
- Partnership Business
- Mixture and Alligation
- Time and Distance
- Time and Work
- Algebra
- Elementary Surds
- Graphs of Linear Equations
- Geometry
- Mensuration
- Trigonometry
- Statistics and Probability
- Tables, Histograms, Frequency Polygons, Bar Diagrams and Pie Charts
- Measures of Central Tendency, Standard Deviation and Simple Probability
Tier-II – Reasoning and General Intelligence
- Semantic Analogy
- Symbolic Operations
- Number Analogy
- Trends
- Figural Analogy
- Space Orientation
- Classification
- Venn Diagrams
- Drawing Inferences
- Pattern Folding and Unfolding
- Series
- Embedded Figures
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Emotional Intelligence
- Word Building
- Social Intelligence
- Coding and Decoding
- Numerical Operations
Tier-II – English Language and Comprehension
- Vocabulary
- Grammar
- Sentence Structure
- Synonyms and Antonyms
- Spot the Error
- Fill in the Blanks
- Spellings
- Idioms & Phrases
- One Word Substitution
- Improvement of Sentences
- Active/Passive Voice
- Direct/Indirect Narration
- Shuffling of Sentences
- Cloze Passage
- Comprehension Passage
Tier-II – General Awareness
The General Awareness component tests awareness of the surrounding environment and its application to society, current events and matters of everyday observation, including areas such as India and neighbouring countries, History, Culture, Geography, Economic Scene, General Policy and Scientific Research.
The Tier-II indicative syllabus is specified by SSC in the examination notice. 16
SSC CHSL 2026 Examination Centres
The notice provides examination centres across SSC Regions. Candidates have to give options for three centres in order of priority within the same Region. No request for change of centre at a later stage will be considered.
The notice includes centres such as Patna, Gaya, Muzaffarpur, Bhagalpur, Ranchi, Dhanbad, Jamshedpur and other centres across different SSC Regions. Candidates should select their centres carefully while completing the application. 17
SSC CHSL 2026 Application Correction
| Correction | Charges |
|---|---|
| First correction and re-submission | ₹200 |
| Second correction and re-submission | ₹500 |
The correction window is from 14 October 2026 to 16 October 2026, up to 23:00 Hours. A candidate may correct and re-submit the application a maximum of two times during the correction window. Correction charges apply to all candidates irrespective of gender/category. 18
SSC CHSL 2026 Preparation Tips
- Read the official syllabus carefully before starting preparation.
- Understand the Tier-I and Tier-II examination structure.
- Create a realistic daily study timetable.
- Give regular practice to English, Reasoning, Mathematics and General Awareness.
- Practice objective questions within the prescribed time.
- Use mock tests to improve speed and accuracy.
- Revise important concepts regularly.
- Practice typing/skill requirements if applying for LDC/JSA or DEO posts.
- Keep educational and category documents ready for later verification.
- Submit the online application well before the last date.
Who Should Apply for SSC CHSL 2026?
- Candidates who fulfill the prescribed 12th Standard/equivalent qualification requirements.
- Candidates who satisfy the prescribed age limit as on 01 August 2026.
- Candidates who satisfy applicable nationality/citizenship conditions.
- Candidates who meet applicable reservation and age-relaxation requirements.
- Candidates who can submit the online application by 07 October 2026, 23:00 Hours.
- Candidates who can satisfy all post-specific requirements applicable to the post they prefer.
Important Instructions Before Applying
- Read the complete official SSC CHSL 2026 notice carefully.
- Check educational qualification and age eligibility before applying.
- Ensure that the required qualification is possessed by 07 October 2026.
- Ensure that reservation/category claims are supported by the required certificates.
- Use the new SSC website for OTR and application.
- Check photograph and signature requirements carefully.
- Pay the applicable fee before the fee-payment deadline.
- Preview the application before final submission.
- Keep a copy of the final submitted application.
- Exercise post/department preferences carefully because submitted preferences are final.
Important Links – SSC CHSL 2026
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | Apply Online |
| Official Notification | Download |
| Official SSC Website | Official Website |
Frequently Asked Questions – SSC CHSL Recruitment 2026
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Source: Staff Selection Commission – Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination, 2026 Notice.
