The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the official notification for the Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination, 2026, with 2,536 tentative posts. This recruitment offers Lower Divisional Clerk (LDC), Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA), Data Entry Operator (DEO), and Data Entry Operator Grade ‘A’. Interested and eligible candidates apply online from 07 September 2026 to 07 October 2026 through the official SSC website.
SSC CHSL 2026 Apply Online: This is a good opportunity for 12th-grade pass candidates who want to get a Group C job in the SSC. In this article, we have covered vacancies, eligibility criteria, age, educational qualification, fees, salary and how to apply.
Application Status: The application window is now closed.
Overview
| Particulars | Details |
| Recruiting Department | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Post Name | Lower Divisional Clerk (LDC), Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA), Data Entry Operator (DEO), Data Entry Operator Grade ‘A’ |
| Total Vacancies | 2,536 (Tentative) |
| Education Qualification | 12th Pass (specific for some DEO posts) |
| Age Limit | 18-27 years (as on 01-08-2026) |
| Salary | ₹19,900 – ₹81,000 Per Month (Pay Level 2 to 5) |
| Job Location | All India / Various Ministries, Departments & Government Offices across India |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Fee | General/OBC/EWS: ₹100/-, SC, ST, PwBD, Women, ESM: Exempted |
| Official Website | ssc.gov.in |
Important Dates
Online Application Starts: 07 September 2026
Application Form Last Date: 07 October 2026 (23:00 Hours)
Fee Payment Last Date: 08 October 2026 (23:00 Hours)
Application Correction Window: 14 October 2026 to 16 October 2026 (23:00 Hours)
Tier-I Exam: To be notified
Tier-II Exam: To be notified
Total Vacancies
SSC CHSL has released approximately 2,536 (tentative) vacancies for Lower Division Clerk (LDC), Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA), Data Entry Operator (DEO), Data Entry Operator, Grade ‘A’ (DEO Grade ‘A’). Post-wise vacancies will be updated later on the SSC website.
| Sr. No. | Post Name | Total Vacancies |
| 1 | Lower Division Clerk (LDC), Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) | 1,728 |
| 2 | Data Entry Operator (DEO) | 802 |
| 3 | Data Entry Operator, Grade ‘A’ (DEO Grade ‘A’) | 06 |
| Total | 2,536 (Tentative) |
Educational Qualification & Eligibility Criteria
- Lower Division Clerk: Candidates must be 12th Pass from a recognised board.
- Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA): Candidates must be 12th Pass from a recognised board.
- DEO/DEO Grade-A: Candidates must be 12th Pass from a recognised board.
- DEO/DEO Grade-A in (Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, Staff Selection Commission, Ministry of Culture): Candidates must have passed 12th with Mathematics from a recognised board.
- Candidates awaiting their 12th-grade results can also apply, but the results must be declared by October 7, 2026.
Age Limit
- Age Limit: Candidates must be 18-27 years. Age will be calculated as on 01 August 2026.
- Date of Birth: Candidates must have been born between 02 August 1999 and 01 August 2008.
Age Relaxation:
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC: 3 years
- PwBD: 10 years
- PwBD + OBC: 13 years
- PwBD + SC/ST: 15 years
- ESM: 3 years
Age relaxation will be provided as per the government rules and regulations.
Selection Process
SSC CHSL 2026 selection process has four stages:
- Tier-I (Computer Based Examination)
- Tier-II (Computer Based Examination + Skill/Typing Test)
- Document Verification
- Final Selection (Merit-cum-Preference)
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Exam Pattern
The SSC CHSL 2026 is based on two examinations: Tier-I and Tier-II. Candidates must clear both exams. If a candidate fails to clear Tier-1 exam, they will not qualify for the next exam.
Tier-1 Exam Pattern
| Subject | Questions | Total Marks |
| English Language | 25 | 50 |
| General Intelligence | 25 | 50 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 50 |
| General Awareness | 25 | 50 |
| Total | 100 | 200 |
- Subjects: English Language, General Intelligence, Quantitative Aptitude, General Awareness
- Total Questions: 100, Each Section: 25 questions
- Total Marks: 200
- Time: 60 Minutes
- 0.50 marks will be deducted for an incorrect answer.
Tier-II Exam Pattern (Computer Based – 2 Sessions)
Session-I (Time Duration: 2 Hours 15 Minutes)
| Section | Subject | Questions | Maximum Marks | Time Duration |
| Section-I | A. Mathematical Abilities B. Reasoning and General Intelligence | 30 30 Total = 60 | 180 (3 marks each) | 1 Hour (30 minutes each subject) |
| Section-II | A. English Language and Comprehension B. General Awareness | 40 20 Total = 60 | 180 (3 marks each) | 1 Hour (40 min for English + 20 min for GA) |
| Section-III | Computer Knowledge Test | 15 | 45 (3 marks each) | 15 Minutes |
Session-II (Skill Test / Typing Test)
| Part | Skill Test | Duration | Nature |
| Part A | Skill Test for DEO / DEO Grade ‘A’ (Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, SSC & Ministry of Culture) | 15 Minutes | Qualifying |
| Part B | Skill Test for DEO / DEO Grade ‘A’ (other Departments) | 15 Minutes | Qualifying |
| Part C | Typing Test for LDC / JSA | 10 Minutes | Qualifying |
- Section III will conduct a Computer Knowledge Test, it is mandatory and qualifying in nature.
- One mark will be deducted for each incorrect answer in 3 sections (Section I, Section II, and Section III).
- According to the official notification, Scribe candidates will be provided compensatory time.
- Candidates must keep in mind that all sections are mandatory to qualify.
Exam Centres
The candidate can select three centers within the SSC Region as specified in the prescribed notification. It cannot be changed once the center is allotted.
Delhi, Jaipur, Dehradun, Chandigarh, Lucknow, Patna, Kolkata, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad
Salary Details
Selected candidates will receive a salary in Pay Level-2 to Pay Level-5: ₹19,900 – ₹81,000 Per Month. The pay level salary details are provided in the table below.
| Post Name | Pay Level | Pay Scale |
| LDC/JSA | Level-2 | ₹19,900 – ₹63,200 |
| DEO | Level-4 | ₹25,500 – ₹81,100 |
| DEO | Level-5 | ₹29,200 – ₹92,300 |
| DEO Grade ‘A’ | Level-4 | ₹25,500 – ₹81,100 |
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Application Fee
Candidates must pay application fees according to the category; the application fee is exempted for SC, ST, PwBD, Women, and ESM. The correction of application fees is applicable for all categories. The correction window for SSC CHSL will open from 14 October 2026 to 16 October 2026. Candidates are advised to carefully fill out the form and avoid mistakes.
| Post | Application Fee |
| General/OBC/EWS | ₹100/- |
| SC, ST, PwBD, Women, ESM | Exempted |
| First correction | ₹200 |
| Second correction | ₹500 |
Apply Link
| Official Website | Click here |
| Official Notification | Click here |
| Application Status | The job is closed. Last Date: 08 October 2026 |
How To Apply Online
- Visit the official website: ssc.gov.in
- Complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) and do Aadhaar authentication at the same time on the website.
- After completing the registration process, click Login.
- Fill in the name, date of birth, eligibility criteria and others.
- Capture the live photo without spectacles and upload the handwritten declaration (10 KB-20 KB).
- Before submitting the form, check the application form carefully.
- Pay the application fee (if applicable) and submit the form.
- Download the application form and save it for your future reference.
Note: PwBD candidates should upload their disability certificate.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is the total number of vacancies for SSC CHSL 2026?
A total of 2,536 (tentative) vacancies are available for SSC CHSL 2026.
2. Which vacancies are there for SSC CHSL?
SSC has announced various posts such as: Lower Division Clerk (LDC), Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA), Data Entry Operator (DEO), Data Entry Operator Grade ‘A’ (DEO Grade ‘A’).
3. What is the educational qualification?
SSC CHSL Recruitment 2026 candidates must have 12th pass from a recognised board. For DEO/DEO Grade ‘A’: candidates should have 12th pass with Mathematics.
4. What is the age limit?
Candidate age must be 18-27 years as on 01 August 2026
5. What is the application fee?
Application fee for Candidates who belong to the General/OBC/EWS category: ₹100/- and SC, ST, PwBD, Women, ESM: No Fee.
6. Is there a typing test for SSC CHSL 2026?
Yes, Typing Test: Candidates must have a typing speed of 35 words per minute (wpm) in English or 30 words per minute (wpm) in Hindi.
7. What is the selection process for SSC CHSL?
For SSC CHSL 2026, two exams will be conducted: Tier-I and Tier-II and the Computer Knowledge Test and Skill/Typing Test, which are qualifying in nature.
8. Is the skill test mandatory?
Yes, the skill test is compulsory for Data Entry Operator (DEO); no category of candidates is exempt. The typing test for LDC/JSA is mandatory (and of a qualifying nature).
9. Is the Computer Knowledge Test qualifying in nature?
The Computer Knowledge Test for Section 3 is qualifying in nature and mandatory. Its marks will not be included in the final merit list.
10. How many times can I make changes in the correction window?
Candidates can make a maximum of two corrections to their application form.
- First correction: ₹200
- Second correction: ₹500
11. Will the old OTR website work?
-The OTR from the old website will no longer work on the new website. Candidates must complete One-Time Registration (OTR) on the new SSC website.
Important Instructions
- A live photo will be captured on the application form. Offline passport photos are no longer valid. Please avoid taking photos while wearing a cap, mask, or glasses.
- OTR will not work on the old SSC website. Candidates will have to register (OTR) on the new SSC website.
- Candidates are required to complete Aadhaar-based authentication while applying. This also helps reduce the chances of their photo or signature being rejected due to technical issues.
- Select the exam center carefully while filling out the application form. Once the form is submitted, the exam center cannot be changed. It can only be changed when the correction window is open.
- In the Correction Window, corrections can only be made a maximum of two times (the first time ₹200, the second time ₹500).
- Candidates should note that applications will only be accepted online. Offline forms will not be accepted.
- Those candidates who have appeared for their 12th-grade examinations and are awaiting their results. Their results should be declared by October 7, 2026.
