SSC CHSL Recruitment 2026 | Online Apply for 2536 Post

SSC CHSL Recruitment 2026  | Online Apply for 2536 Post.

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the SSC Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination, 2026 (CHSL) notification. This recruitment is for 12th-pass candidates for Group C posts in Central Government departments.

The 2026 recruitment has approximately 2,536 tentative vacancies. Applications are currently open, with the last date 7 October 2026 at 11:00 PM.

1.Recruitment at a glance

Particular	Details
Exam	SSC CHSL 2026
Full form	Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination
Conducting body	Staff Selection Commission
Recruitment type	Central Government
Group	Group C
Approx. vacancies	2,536
Minimum qualification	12th Pass
Age	18–27 years generally
Application mode	Online
Notification date	7 September 2026
Last date to apply	7 October 2026, 11 PM
Fee payment last date	8 October 2026, 11 PM
Correction window	14–16 October 2026
Tier-I	Date to be announced
Tier-II	Date to be announced

The vacancy figure is tentative; SSC will publish the detailed post-wise/category-wise vacancies later.

 

2. Posts available

SSC CHSL 2026 recruits for:

1. Lower Divisional Clerk (LDC)
2. Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA)
3. Data Entry Operator (DEO)
4. Data Entry Operator Grade 'A'

These posts are in various Ministries, Departments and Offices of the Government of India.

 

Salary / Pay Level

Post	Pay Level	Basic Pay Range
LDC / JSA	Level 2	₹19,900–₹63,200
DEO	Level 4	₹25,500–₹81,100
DEO Grade 'A'	Level 5	₹29,200–₹92,300

Allowances such as DA, HRA and other admissible benefits are additional.

 

3. Educational Qualification

For LDC / JSA

You should have passed Class 12 / Higher Secondary or equivalent examination from a recognized Board/University by the prescribed cutoff date.

For DEO

Generally, candidates must have passed 12th Standard or equivalent.

However, certain specified DEO/DEO Grade 'A' posts require Science stream with Mathematics as a subject in Class 12. Therefore, candidates should check the specific post requirements before selecting preferences.

Important

If you are currently studying in Class 12 and your result/certificate will not be available by the prescribed qualification cutoff, you should not assume that you are eligible. The qualification must satisfy the conditions in the 2026 notification.

 

4. Age Limit

For SSC CHSL 2026, the general age limit is:

18 to 27 years as on 1 August 2026.

The reported date-of-birth range for candidates without age relaxation is:

2 August 1999 to 1 August 2008, inclusive.

Age relaxation

Relaxation is available to eligible categories according to Government rules, including categories such as:

• SC/ST
• OBC
• PwBD
• Ex-Servicemen
• Certain other categories specified by SSC

The exact relaxation depends upon the candidate's category and applicable Government rules.

 

5. Nationality

Candidates generally need to satisfy SSC's nationality/citizenship conditions. This includes Indian citizens and certain other persons specifically covered under the eligibility provisions of the notification.

For most Indian applicants, this is straightforward: Indian citizenship satisfies the normal nationality requirement.

 

6. Number of vacancies

Approximately 2,536 vacancies

This is an initial/tentative total.

SSC has not yet provided the final detailed post-wise and category-wise breakup in the information currently available. The number can change depending upon requirements received from participating departments.

So, don't assume that all 2,536 posts are LDC, or all are DEO—the final distribution between posts and categories will be provided by SSC.

 

7. Important dates

Event	Date
Notification released	7 September 2026
Application starts	7 September 2026
Last date to apply	7 October 2026, 11:00 PM
Last date for online fee payment	8 October 2026, 11:00 PM
Application correction	14–16 October 2026, up to 11:00 PM
Tier-I examination	To be announced
Tier-II examination	To be announced

Important: SSC's earlier tentative calendar had CHSL Tier-I around July–September 2026, but the recruitment notification was subsequently released in September. Therefore, for the actual 2026 examination schedule, candidates should follow the latest SSC notices rather than the old calendar.

 

Important Web link for SSC Recruitment

Online Application Form	Registration ||  Log in
Official Website	Click Here
Official Notification	Click Here

 

 

8. Application fee

The normal application fee is:

₹100

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

 

9. How to apply

You apply online through the official SSC system.

Basic process

1. Go to the official SSC Website.
2. Complete/verify your One-Time Registration (OTR).
3. Log in.
4. Select Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination, 2026.
5. Enter your personal and educational details.
6. Select examination centre/preferences as required.
7. Upload/complete the required photograph/signature information.
8. Pay the application fee if applicable.
9. Submit the application.
10. Download/save/print the final application.

The 2026 process also includes Aadhaar-based authentication as an option, with alternative identity/document procedures available for candidates who do not use Aadhaar authentication.

 

10. SSC CHSL selection process

The recruitment consists broadly of:

Stage 1 — Tier-I

Computer-Based Examination

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Stage 2 — Tier-II

Computer-Based Examination + Computer Knowledge Test

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Skill Test / Typing Test

Depending upon the post

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Document Verification

The Skill/Typing requirement differs between LDC/JSA and DEO posts.

 

11. Tier-I Exam Pattern

Tier-I contains 100 questions for 200 marks.

Subject	Questions	Marks	Time
English Language	25	50	15 min
General Intelligence	25	50	15 min
Quantitative Aptitude	25	50	15 min
General Awareness	25	50	15 min
Total	100	200	60 min

Negative marking

0.50 mark is deducted for each wrong answer.

Important change in 2026

Tier-I has a 15-minute sectional timer for each subject.

This means you cannot simply spend 30 minutes on Maths and then use the remaining time for another section. You need to manage each section within its allotted time.

 

12. Tier-I syllabus

English

Important areas include:

• Vocabulary
• Grammar
• Sentence structure
• Synonyms
• Antonyms
• Spotting errors
• Fill in the blanks
• Sentence improvement
• Idioms and phrases
• One-word substitution
• Active/passive voice
• Direct/indirect speech
• Cloze test
• Reading comprehension

General Intelligence / Reasoning

Topics include:

• Analogy
• Classification
• Series
• Coding-decoding
• Venn diagrams
• Blood relations
• Direction
• Non-verbal reasoning
• Number/figure series
• Pattern recognition
• Logical reasoning
• Problem solving

Quantitative Aptitude

Important topics:

• Number system
• Percentage
• Ratio & proportion
• Average
• Profit & loss
• Discount
• Simple interest
• Compound interest
• Time & work
• Time, speed & distance
• Algebra
• Geometry
• Mensuration
• Trigonometry
• Data interpretation

General Awareness

Questions can cover:

• Current affairs
• Indian history
• Geography
• Indian polity
• Economics
• General science
• Static GK
• Important government schemes
• Sports
• Awards
• Books and authors
• Important days
• General knowledge

 

13. Tier-II Exam Pattern

Tier-II is more extensive than Tier-I and is conducted in two sessions on the same day.

The main objective portions include:

Section I

• Mathematical Abilities
• Reasoning and General Intelligence

Section II

• English Language & Comprehension
• General Awareness

Section III

• Computer Knowledge Test

Section IV

• Skill Test / Typing Test

The 2026 pattern includes sectional/module timers, and the Computer Knowledge Test is qualifying in nature.

 

14. Tier-II marks

The objective portions are structured approximately as follows:

Module	Questions	Marks
Mathematical Abilities	30	90
Reasoning & General Intelligence	30	90
English Language & Comprehension	40	120
General Awareness	20	60
Computer Knowledge	15	45

The Computer Knowledge Test is qualifying.

 

15. Typing Test for LDC/JSA

Candidates for LDC/JSA have to qualify in the applicable typing test.

Reported requirements for the 2026 scheme are:

• English: 35 words per minute
• Hindi: 30 words per minute

The Hindi typing test uses Mangal font under the 2026 arrangements.

The typing test is not simply about obtaining high marks—it is a qualifying requirement for the applicable posts.

 

16. Skill Test for DEO

For DEO posts, candidates have to qualify in the applicable Data Entry Skill Test.

Depending upon the particular DEO post, the prescribed speed can differ.

The 2026 scheme includes skill-test requirements such as:

• 15,000 key depressions per hour for specified DEO posts
• 8,000 key depressions per hour for other DEO posts

The exact requirement depends on the post/department.

 

17. Minimum qualifying marks

For reference, SSC's CHSL examination rules use category-wise minimum qualifying percentages. In the previous CHSL cycle, the minimum Tier-I qualifying percentages were:

Category	Minimum
UR	30%
OBC/EWS	25%
Other categories	20%

However, minimum qualifying marks are not the same as the actual cutoff. The cutoff depends upon the competition, vacancies, post and category.

For CHSL 2026, use the cutoff/qualification rules in the current notification when SSC publishes the relevant results.

 

18. Which job does SSC CHSL offer?

LDC/JSA

Typical work can include:

• Office files and records
• Data entry
• Typing
• Preparing documents
• Maintaining registers
• General clerical work
• Assisting senior officers
• Computer-based office work

DEO

Typical work includes:

• Entering data
• Maintaining databases
• Computer operations
• Preparing reports
• Checking and updating records
• Office data management

Actual duties depend on the department/posting.

 

19. CHSL 2026 — important changes/features

Some notable features reported for the 2026 cycle include:

• Aadhaar-based authentication option
• Sectional timing in Tier-I
• Revised/structured timing in Tier-II
• Mangal font for Hindi typing
• Around 2,536 tentative vacancies
• Updated application/OTR procedures
• Computer Knowledge Test in Tier-II

 

20. Documents/details you should keep ready

Before applying, keep your information/documents ready, such as:

• Aadhaar/alternative identity details
• Class 10 certificate
• Class 12 certificate/marksheet
• Date of birth details
• Category certificate, if applicable
• PwBD certificate, if applicable
• ESM-related documents, if applicable
• Educational details
• Active mobile number
• Email ID
• Photograph/signature as required
• Bank/payment details