SSC CHSL Recruitment 2026 – 2,536 Vacancies, Apply Online, Eligibility, Salary & Exam Date

Staff Selection Commission (SSC)

SSC CHSL Recruitment 2026 – 2,536 Vacancies, Apply Online, Eligibility, Salary & Exam Date

SSC CHSL Recruitment 2026: The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has come out with the official notification regarding the Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination 2026. The recruitment test will be held for Group C positions comprising of 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 government bodies.

As per the official notification, around 2,536 tentative vacancies exist. The exact number of vacancies will be announced by the User Departments in due course.

Applicants fulfilling the eligibility criteria for 12th standard or equivalent qualification can apply online at the official website of SSC. The online registration process is going to be open from 7 September 2026 to 7 October 2026.

SSC CHSL Recruitment 2026 – Overview

SSC CHSL Vacancy 2026

Approximately 2,536 tentative vacancies have been advertised in the SSC CHSL 2026 notice. These are provisional vacancies, which are subject to alteration because the final number of vacancies would depend upon the scrutiny of the vacancy data submitted by User Departments.

SSC will update the vacancy list of various posts and categories on its website. The Commission further states that it does not gather data for state wise or zone wise vacancies.

Posts Covered Under SSC CHSL 2026

The examination is being conducted for recruitment to the following major posts:

• Lower Divisional Clerk (LDC)
• Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA)
• Data Entry Operator (DEO)
• Data Entry Operator Grade ‘A’

These are Group C positions in various Ministries, Departments, Offices, Constitutional Bodies, Statutory Bodies and Tribunals under the Government of India.

SSC CHSL Salary 2026

The salary structure varies according to the post allotted to the candidate.

LDC / JSA Salary

LDC and JSA posts are placed in Pay Level-2, with a pay scale of:

₹19,900 – ₹63,200

DEO Salary

Data Entry Operator posts are available in:

• Pay Level-4: ₹25,500 – ₹81,100
• Pay Level-5: ₹29,200 – ₹92,300

DEO Grade ‘A’ Salary

DEO Grade ‘A’ is placed in Pay Level-4, with a pay scale of:

₹25,500 – ₹81,100

The final post allocation is based on merit and the preferences submitted by candidates.

SSC CHSL Eligibility Criteria 2026

Candidates should carefully check the educational qualification and age requirements before submitting the application.

Educational Qualification

For LDC/JSA and most DEO/DEO Grade ‘A’ posts, candidates must have passed 12th Standard or an equivalent examination from a recognized Board or University.

However, candidates applying for DEO/DEO Grade ‘A’ posts in the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, Staff Selection Commission and Ministry of Culture must have passed 12th Standard in the Science stream with Mathematics as a subject from a recognized Board or equivalent.

Candidates who are appearing in their 12th examination may also apply, but they must possess the required qualification by 7 October 2026, which is the cut-off date mentioned in the notification.

SSC CHSL Age Limit 2026

The age limit is 18 to 27 years as on 1 August 2026.

Candidates must have been born:

Not earlier than 02 August 1999 and not later than 01 August 2008.

Age relaxation will be available to eligible reserved and other specified categories according to Government of India rules. The notification specifies, among others:

• SC/ST: 5 years
• OBC: 3 years
• PwBD: 10 years
• PwBD (OBC): 13 years
• PwBD (SC/ST): 15 years

Other applicable relaxations are available for Ex-Servicemen, Central Government civilian employees and certain eligible women candidates.

SSC CHSL Application Fee 2026

The application fee for SSC CHSL 2026 is:₹100/-

Women candidates and candidates belonging to SC, ST, PwBD and eligible Ex-Servicemen categories are exempted from paying the application fee.

The fee can be paid online using BHIM UPI, Net Banking or Visa, MasterCard, Maestro and RuPay Debit Cards. The last date for online fee payment is 8 October 2026 up to 11:00 PM.

SSC CHSL Important Dates 2026

Candidates should keep the following dates in mind:

The official notification states that applications can be submitted from 7 September to 7 October 2026, with the application deadline at 11:00 PM on 7 October 2026.

SSC CHSL Exam Pattern 2026

The SSC CHSL examination will be conducted in two tiers: Tier-I and Tier-II.

SSC CHSL Tier-I Exam Pattern

Tier-I will consist of objective-type multiple-choice questions.

The normal examination duration is 60 minutes, with a sectional timer of 15 minutes for each subject.

Candidates eligible for the prescribed scribe facility will receive the applicable additional time mentioned in the notification.

There will also be negative marking of 0.50 marks for every wrong answer in Tier-I.

SSC CHSL Tier-II Exam

Tier-II includes:

• Mathematical Abilities
• Reasoning and General Intelligence
• English Language and Comprehension
• General Awareness
• Computer Knowledge Test
• Skill Test / Typing Test

The first two sections of Tier-II cover Mathematical Abilities and Reasoning & General Intelligence, while the next section covers English Language & Comprehension and General Awareness. A Computer Knowledge Test and applicable Skill/Typing Test are also part of Tier-II.

For final selection, the Commission states that merit is prepared on the basis of the candidate's overall performance in Tier-II, subject to qualifying the applicable sections and skill/typing requirements.

SSC CHSL Typing and Skill Test

Depending on the post, candidates may have to qualify in a Skill Test or Typing Test.

For LDC/JSA, a Typing Test is conducted as part of Tier-II. Candidates choosing Hindi as the typing medium for LDC/JSA must use Mangal Font.

Candidates should therefore prepare not only for the written examination but also for the relevant typing or data-entry skill requirement.

How to Apply for SSC CHSL Recruitment 2026

Eligible candidates can submit their applications online through the new SSC website.

Step-by-step application process

1. Visit the official SSC website.
   
2. Complete One-Time Registration (OTR) on the new SSC website if you have not already done so.
   
3. Log in using your registration details.
   
4. Select the SSC CHSL 2026 examination.
   
5. Enter your personal and educational details.
   
6. Complete the required photograph and signature-related requirements.
   
7. Select your preferred examination centres.
   
8. Pay the application fee, if applicable.
   
9. Preview the application carefully.
   
10. Submit the application form.
11. Save or print a copy of the submitted application for future reference.

SSC specifically states that the old OTR created on ssc.nic.in will not work on the new website. Candidates who have not generated OTR on the new SSC website must complete a new OTR.

Candidates are advised not to wait until the final day because heavy traffic or technical issues may affect the submission process.

SSC CHSL Application Correction 2026

SSC will provide a correction window from 14 October 2026 to 16 October 2026 up to 11:00 PM.

A candidate can submit a corrected application two times during this window.

The correction charge is:

• First correction: ₹200
• Second correction: ₹500

The correction fee applies to all candidates irrespective of gender or category.

SSC CHSL Exam Centres in Assam

Candidates from Assam fall under the North Eastern Region (NER) of SSC.

The notification lists examination centres including:

• Dibrugarh
• Guwahati (Dispur)
• Jorhat
• Silchar
• Tezpur

The North Eastern Region also covers Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland and Tripura.

Candidates have to provide three examination-centre choices in order of preference within the same SSC region.

Important Instructions for SSC CHSL Applicants

Before submitting the form, candidates should carefully verify:

• Name and date of birth
• Educational qualification
• Category details
• Photograph
• Signature
• Examination-centre preferences
• Post preferences
• Fee payment status

Candidates using Aadhaar-based authentication are advised to follow the SSC instructions during OTR and application submission. The application system captures the candidate's photograph during the application process, and candidates should follow the prescribed instructions for the photograph.

Documents Required at Document Verification

Candidates selected for further stages may be required to produce original documents, including:

• Matriculation/Secondary Certificate
• Educational Qualification Certificate
• Equivalence Certificate, where applicable
• Caste/Category Certificate
• PwBD Certificate, where applicable
• Ex-Servicemen documents, where applicable
• Age-relaxation certificate, where applicable

No Objection Certificate for candidates working in Government employment/Government undertakings

Document Verification will be conducted by the concerned User Ministries, Departments or Organizations after the final result.

SSC CHSL Recruitment 2026 – Who Should Apply?

SSC CHSL is an important opportunity for candidates who have completed their 10+2/12th standard and are looking for Central Government employment.

Candidates interested in clerical, administrative and data-entry related government jobs can consider the examination, provided they meet the post-specific educational, age and other eligibility conditions.

Since the vacancies are currently tentative, applicants should check the latest vacancy information released by SSC before making their final post preferences.

Conclusion

The SSC CHSL Recruitment 2026 offers approximately 2,536 tentative vacancies for LDC, JSA, DEO and DEO Grade ‘A’ posts. With applications beginning on 7 September 2026 and closing on 7 October 2026, eligible 12th-pass candidates should complete their applications well before the deadline.

Candidates should read the official SSC notification carefully, especially the post-specific educational requirements, age criteria, examination scheme, typing/skill-test requirements and post preferences before applying.

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