SSC CHSL Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 2,536 Vacancies
Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the official Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination, 2026 notification for recruitment to Group C posts including LDC/JSA and DEO.
📢 SSC CHSL 2026 Latest Update: SSC has announced approximately 2,536 tentative vacancies. Candidates can submit their online applications from 07 September 2026 to 07 October 2026.
📌 SSC CHSL Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruitment Authority | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Exam Name | Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination, 2026 |
| Post Names | LDC / JSA, DEO and DEO Grade 'A' |
| Total Vacancies | Approx. 2,536 Tentative Vacancies |
| Qualification | 12th Pass / Equivalent |
| Age Limit | 18 to 27 Years |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Fee | ₹100 |
| Application Start Date | 07 September 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 07 October 2026 |
| Official Website | ssc.gov.in |
📅 SSC CHSL 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification / Application Start | 07 September 2026 |
| Last Date to Submit Application | 07 October 2026, 11:00 PM |
| Last Date for Online Fee Payment | 08 October 2026, 11:00 PM |
| Application Correction Window | 14 October to 16 October 2026 |
| Tier-I Examination | To be notified |
| Tier-II Examination | To be notified |
💼 SSC CHSL Vacancy 2026
SSC has reported approximately 2,536 tentative vacancies for the CHSL 2026 examination.
⚠️ Important: The vacancies are tentative. Final vacancies will be determined later after scrutiny of information received from the concerned User Departments. Updated post-wise and category-wise vacancies will be published by SSC.
SSC has also stated that state-wise/zone-wise vacancies are not collected by the Commission.
👨💼 SSC CHSL Posts & Salary
| Post | Pay Level | Pay Scale |
|---|---|---|
| LDC / JSA | Level-2 | ₹19,900 – ₹63,200 |
| Data Entry Operator (DEO) | Level-4 | ₹25,500 – ₹81,100 |
| Data Entry Operator (DEO) | Level-5 | ₹29,200 – ₹92,300 |
| DEO Grade 'A' | Level-4 | ₹25,500 – ₹81,100 |
🎓 Educational Qualification
LDC / JSA and Most DEO Posts
Candidates must have passed 12th Standard or equivalent examination from a recognized Board or University.
Specific DEO / DEO Grade 'A' Posts
For DEO / DEO Grade 'A' in the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, Staff Selection Commission and Ministry of Culture, candidates must have passed 12th Standard in Science stream with Mathematics as a subject from a recognized Board or equivalent.
Students appearing in Class 12: Candidates who have appeared in the 12th Standard/equivalent examination can apply, but they must possess the required qualification by 07 October 2026.
🎯 Age Limit
The age limit for SSC CHSL 2026 is 18 to 27 years as on 01 August 2026.
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | 5 Years |
| OBC | 3 Years |
| PwBD | 10 Years |
| PwBD – OBC | 13 Years |
| PwBD – SC/ST | 15 Years |
💰 Application Fee
| Candidate Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / Other Eligible Candidates | ₹100 |
| Women / SC / ST / PwBD / Eligible ESM | Exempted |
The online fee can be paid through BHIM UPI, Net Banking, Visa, MasterCard, Maestro or RuPay cards.
📝 SSC CHSL 2026 Exam Pattern
The Computer Based Examination will be conducted in two tiers – Tier-I and Tier-II.
Tier-I Examination
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| English Language | 25 | 50 |
| General Intelligence | 25 | 50 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 50 |
| General Awareness | 25 | 50 |
| Total | 100 | 200 |
Duration: 60 minutes with sectional timing of 15 minutes for each subject. There is a negative marking of 0.50 marks for every wrong answer.
Tier-II Examination
| Section | Subjects | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Section-I | Mathematical Abilities + Reasoning & General Intelligence | 60 | 180 |
| Section-II | English Language & Comprehension + General Awareness | 60 | 180 |
| Section-III | Computer Knowledge Test | 15 | 45 |
| Section-IV | Skill Test / Typing Test | Qualifying | Qualifying |
⚠️ Negative Marking: There is a negative marking of 1 mark for every wrong answer in Sections I, II and III of Tier-II.
⌨️ Typing & Skill Test
| Post | Requirement | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| LDC / JSA – English | 35 WPM | 10 Minutes |
| LDC / JSA – Hindi | 30 WPM | 10 Minutes |
| Specified DEO / DEO Grade 'A' | 15,000 Key Depressions/Hour | 15 Minutes |
| Other DEO / DEO Grade 'A' | 8,000 Key Depressions/Hour | 15 Minutes |
Hindi Typing: Candidates choosing Hindi medium for the LDC/JSA typing test must use Mangal Font.
📚 SSC CHSL 2026 Syllabus
English Language
Spot the Error, Fill in the Blanks, Synonyms/Homonyms, Antonyms, Spellings, Idioms & Phrases, One Word Substitution, Sentence Improvement, Active/Passive Voice, Direct/Indirect Narration, Sentence Shuffling, Cloze Passage and Comprehension Passage.
General Intelligence
Analogy, Classification, Venn Diagrams, Series, Coding-Decoding, Space Orientation, Drawing Inferences, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, Emotional Intelligence, Social Intelligence and other verbal and non-verbal reasoning topics.
Quantitative Aptitude
Number Systems, Percentages, Ratio & Proportion, Square Roots, Averages, Simple & Compound Interest, Profit & Loss, Discount, Partnership, Mixture & Alligation, Time & Distance, Time & Work, Algebra, Geometry, Mensuration and Trigonometry.
General Awareness
General awareness, current events, India and neighbouring countries, History, Culture, Geography, Economic Scene, General Policy and Scientific Research.
Computer Knowledge
Computer Basics, CPU, input/output devices, computer memory, Windows Explorer, keyboard shortcuts, Windows operating system, MS Word, MS Excel, PowerPoint, internet, email, e-banking, networking and basics of cyber security.
🏆 SSC CHSL Selection Process
STEP 1
Tier-I Examination
Tier-I Examination
STEP 2
Tier-II Examination
Tier-II Examination
STEP 3
Skill / Typing Test
Skill / Typing Test
STEP 4
Document Verification
Document Verification
Candidates are shortlisted for Tier-II based on their performance in Tier-I. Final merit is prepared using the aggregate marks obtained in Section-I and Section-II of Tier-II, subject to qualifying Section-III and Section-IV.
Important: Post and department preferences submitted by candidates are treated as final and irreversible. Candidates should carefully select their preferences.
📊 Minimum Qualifying Marks
| Category | Minimum Qualifying Marks |
|---|---|
| UR | 30% |
| OBC / EWS | 25% |
| All Other Categories | 20% |
🖥️ How to Apply for SSC CHSL 2026
- Visit the official SSC website.
- Complete the required One-Time Registration (OTR).
- Login using your registered credentials.
- Select the SSC CHSL 2026 examination.
- Fill in all required personal and educational details.
- Upload the required photograph and signature.
- Pay the application fee, if applicable.
- Preview and verify the application carefully.
- Submit the application form.
- Keep a copy of the submitted application for future reference.
📄 Documents Required
- Matriculation / Secondary Certificate
- 12th Standard / Educational Qualification Certificate
- Caste / Category Certificate, where applicable
- PwBD Certificate, where applicable
- Ex-Servicemen related documents, where applicable
- Age relaxation certificate, where applicable
- No Objection Certificate (NOC), if applicable
- Other documents specified by SSC/User Department
✏️ Application Correction Charges
| Correction | Charge |
|---|---|
| First Correction | ₹200 |
| Second Correction | ₹500 |
The correction window will remain open from 14 October 2026 to 16 October 2026 up to 11:00 PM.
❓ SSC CHSL 2026 FAQs
How many vacancies are available in SSC CHSL 2026?
SSC has announced approximately 2,536 tentative vacancies. Final vacancies may change.
What is the qualification for SSC CHSL 2026?
Generally, candidates must have passed 12th Standard or equivalent. Certain DEO/DEO Grade 'A' posts require 12th Science with Mathematics.
What is the SSC CHSL 2026 age limit?
The basic age limit is 18 to 27 years as on 01 August 2026, subject to applicable government age relaxations.
What is the SSC CHSL application fee?
The application fee is ₹100. Women, SC, ST, PwBD and eligible Ex-Servicemen candidates are exempted from payment of the fee.
What is the last date to apply for SSC CHSL 2026?
The last date to submit the online application is 07 October 2026 up to 11:00 PM.
When will SSC CHSL Tier-I and Tier-II exams be conducted?
SSC has stated that the schedules for both Tier-I and Tier-II will be notified later.
🚨 Don't Miss SSC CHSL 2026
Eligible candidates should complete their application before the deadline and carefully verify all details before submission.
APPLY ONLINESource: Staff Selection Commission (SSC), Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination, 2026 official notification dated 07 September 2026.
Disclaimer: Candidates are advised to read the official SSC notification carefully before applying. Vacancy numbers and examination schedules are subject to updates by SSC.