SSC CHSL Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 2536 Vacancies

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Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the official notification for the Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination, 2026 (SSC CHSL 2026). The examination will be conducted for recruitment to various Group C posts, including Lower Divisional Clerk (LDC)/Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA), Data Entry Operator (DEO), and Data Entry Operator Grade ‘A’ in different Ministries, Departments, Offices and other Government organizations.

According to the notification, approximately 2536 tentative vacancies are available. Candidates who have passed 12th standard and fulfill the prescribed age and other eligibility conditions can submit their applications online through the SSC website.

Staff Selection Commission (SSC)

SSC Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination 2026 (CHSL)

SSC 10+2 CHSL Advt No. : Phase / CHSL 2026 Short Details of Notification

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Important Dates

  • Notification Released : 07/09/2026
  • Application Begin : 07/09/2026
  • Last Date for Apply Online : 07/10/2026 (Up to 11:00 PM)
  • Last Date Pay Exam Fee : 08/10/2026
  • Correction Window Start : 14/10/2026
  • Correction Window Close : 16/10/2026 (Up to 11:00 PM)
  • Tier-I Exam Date : To be notified soon
  • Tier-II Exam Date : To be notified soon
  • Admit Card Available : Before Exam

Application Fee

  • General / OBC / Other Male : ₹100/-
  • SC / ST / PwBD / ESM : ₹0/- (Exempted)
  • Female (All Category) : ₹0/- (Exempted)
  • First Correction Charge : ₹200/-
  • Second Correction Charge : ₹500/-
  • Pay the Examination Fee Online Through BHIM UPI, Net Banking, Visa, MasterCard, Maestro, RuPay Debit Card.
  • Note: Application Fee Once Paid is Non-Refundable.

SSC CHSL Notification 2026 : Age Limit as on 01/08/2026

  • Minimum Age : 18 Years.
  • Maximum Age : 27 Years.
  • Candidate must have been born not earlier than 02/08/1999 and not later than 01/08/2008.
  • Age Relaxation Extra as per Staff Selection Commission (SSC) CHSL 2026 Rules (SC/ST: 5 Years, OBC: 3 Years, PwBD: 10–15 Years, ESM / Widows / Central Govt Employees as per rules).

SSC CHSL 2026 Vacancy Details Total : Approx. 2536 Posts (Tentative)

Post Name Total Post SSC CHSL Eligibility Criteria 2026
Lower Division Clerk (LDC) / Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) Approx. 2536 Posts (Tentative)
  • Passed 10+2 Intermediate (12th) Examination in Any Recognized Board / University in India.
  • Typing Speed: English @ 35 WPM or Hindi @ 30 WPM.
Data Entry Operator (DEO) – General
DEO / DEO Grade ‘A’ (Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, SSC & Ministry of Culture)
  • Passed 12th Standard in Science Stream with Mathematics as a mandatory subject from a recognized Board.
  • Skill Test: 15,000 Key Depressions Per Hour on Computer.

SSC CHSL 2026 : Posts & Pay Scale Matrix

Post Designation Pay Level Pay Scale (7th CPC)
Lower Division Clerk (LDC) / JSA Pay Level-2 ₹19,900 – ₹63,200/-
Data Entry Operator (DEO) Pay Level-4 ₹25,500 – ₹81,100/-
Data Entry Operator (DEO) Pay Level-5 ₹29,200 – ₹92,300/-
Data Entry Operator (DEO) Grade ‘A’ Pay Level-4 ₹25,500 – ₹81,100/-

SSC CHSL Tier-I Exam Pattern 2026 (CBT Online)

Subject / Section Number of Questions Maximum Marks Duration
English Language (Basic Knowledge) 25 50 60 Minutes (1 Hour)
(80 Mins for Scribe Candidates)
General Intelligence (Reasoning) 25 50
Quantitative Aptitude (Basic Arithmetic Skill) 25 50
General Awareness 25 50
Total 100 Questions 200 Marks Sectional Timer: 15 Mins / Section

Negative Marking: There will be a negative marking of 0.50 marks for each wrong answer in Tier-I.

SSC CHSL Tier-II Exam Pattern 2026

Section Subject / Module Questions Marks Time Duration
Section-I Module-I: Mathematical Abilities (30 Qs)
Module-II: Reasoning and General Intelligence (30 Qs)		 60 180 (60×3) 1 Hour
Section-II Module-I: English Language & Comprehension (40 Qs)
Module-II: General Awareness (20 Qs)		 60 180 (60×3) 1 Hour
Section-III Module-I: Computer Knowledge Test (Mandatory Qualifying) 15 45 (15×3) 15 Minutes
Section-IV Module-II: Skill Test / Typing Test (Qualifying) — Qualifying 15 Minutes

Tier-II Negative Marking: There is 1 mark negative marking for each incorrect answer in Sections I, II and III.

SSC CHSL 2026 Typing & Skill Test Speed Standards

  • LDC / JSA English Typing: 35 Words Per Minute (Approx. 10,500 Key Depressions Per Hour).
  • LDC / JSA Hindi Typing: 30 Words Per Minute (Approx. 9,000 Key Depressions Per Hour) on Mangal Font.
  • DEO in Specified Ministries (CAG, Food, Culture): 15,000 Key Depressions Per Hour (3,700–4,000 Key Depressions in 15 mins).
  • Other DEO / DEO Grade ‘A’ Posts: 8,000 Key Depressions Per Hour (2,000–2,200 Key Depressions in 15 mins).
  • Minimum Qualifying Marks: UR : 30%, OBC / EWS : 25%, All Other Categories (SC/ST/PwBD/ESM) : 20%.

SSC CHSL 2026 Examination Syllabus Breakdown

📖 English Language:

  • Spot the Error, Fill in the Blanks, Synonyms & Antonyms
  • Spellings / Detecting Mis-spelt Words, Idioms & Phrases
  • One Word Substitution, Sentence Improvement
  • Active/Passive Voice, Direct/Indirect Narration, Cloze Passage, Comprehension

💡 General Intelligence & Reasoning:

  • Analogy, Classification, Venn Diagrams, Number Series
  • Coding-Decoding, Figural Series, Problem Solving
  • Critical Thinking, Embedded Figures, Space Orientation, Non-Verbal Reasoning
📐 Quantitative Aptitude:

  • Number Systems, Percentage, Ratio & Proportion, Average
  • Simple & Compound Interest, Profit & Loss, Discount
  • Time & Distance, Time & Work, Basic Algebra, Linear Equations
  • Geometry, Mensuration, Trigonometry, Statistical Charts

🌍 General Awareness:

  • Current Events, National & International Affairs
  • India & Neighbouring Countries: History, Culture, Geography
  • Economic Scene, General Policy & Scientific Research

How to Fill SSC CHSL 10+2 Online Application Form 2026

  • Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination 2026. Candidates can apply online between 07/09/2026 to 07/10/2026.
  • Step 1: One-Time Registration (OTR): Visit the new official SSC portal (ssc.gov.in) or mySSC Mobile App and complete your OTR registration if not already done.
  • Step 2: Fill Application Form: Log in with your Registration Number and Password, navigate to “Live Examinations” and select CHSL 2026.
  • Step 3: Upload Documents: Capture live webcam/mobile photograph with plain background, upload signature (10–20 KB) and relevant category certificates.
  • Step 4: Check Preview: Verify every column, spelling of name, father’s name, DOB, qualification, and exam centre preferences carefully before final submission.
  • Step 5: Fee Payment: Pay the application fee (₹100 for General/OBC; Exempted for SC/ST/PwBD/Female) through online payment gateway before 08/10/2026.
  • Step 6: Print Application: Download and take a printout of the completed application form for future recruitment stages.

SSC CHSL 2026 Official Regional Helpline Numbers

SSC Region / Office Helpline Contact Numbers
SSC Headquarters, New Delhi 1800 309 3063 (Toll Free)
SSC Central Region (CR), Prayagraj 0532 2460511, 0532 6541021
SSC Eastern Region (ER), Kolkata 09477461228, 033 22902230
SSC Northern Region (NR), New Delhi 011 24363343
SSC Western Region (WR), Mumbai 09869730700, 07738422705
SSC Southern Region (SR), Chennai 09445195946, 044 28251139
SSC KKR Region, Bengaluru 080 25502520, 09483862020
SSC North Western Region (NWR), Chandigarh 0172 2749378, 0172 2744366
SSC MP Sub-Region (MPR), Raipur 0771 2282507, 0771 2282678
SSC North Eastern Region (NER), Guwahati 09085073593, 09085015252
Interested Candidates Must Read the Full Official Notification Before Applying Online.

Some Useful Important Links

Apply Online (Registration / Login) Click Here
Download Official Notification (PDF) Click Here
SSC One-Time Registration (OTR) Click Here
Download Syllabus & Exam Pattern Click Here
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SSC Official Website Click Here

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions – SSC CHSL 2026

Common queries and verified answers regarding SSC CHSL 10+2 Recruitment 2026

Q1. When did SSC CHSL 2026 online applications start?+

SSC CHSL 2026 online applications started on 07 September 2026 on the official SSC website (ssc.gov.in).

Q2. 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. The fee payment deadline is 08 October 2026.

Q3. How many vacancies are available in SSC CHSL 2026?+

The official notification mentions approximately 2536 tentative vacancies. Final category-wise and department-wise vacancies will be published by SSC in due course.

Q4. What is the SSC CHSL 2026 age limit?+

The age limit is 18 to 27 years as on 01/08/2026. Candidates must be born between 02/08/1999 and 01/08/2008. Age relaxation applies as per government rules (OBC: 3 yrs, SC/ST: 5 yrs, PwBD: 10–15 yrs).

Q5. What educational qualification is required for SSC CHSL?+

For LDC/JSA and general DEO posts, candidates must have passed 12th Standard (10+2) or equivalent from a recognized board. For DEO in specific Ministries (Consumer Affairs/Food/Culture), 12th in Science stream with Mathematics is mandatory.

Q6. What is the application fee?+

The examination fee is ₹100 for General/OBC male candidates. All Women candidates, SC, ST, PwBD, and eligible Ex-Servicemen candidates are exempted (₹0).

Q7. What is the SSC CHSL Tier-I exam pattern?+

Tier-I consists of 100 questions for 200 marks (25 questions each in English, Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, and General Awareness) with a 60-minute duration and 0.50 negative marking.

Q8. Is there a typing test in SSC CHSL?+

Yes. LDC/JSA candidates must qualify the Typing Test (35 WPM English or 30 WPM Hindi on Mangal Font), while DEO candidates must qualify the Data Entry Skill Test (15,000 or 8,000 KDPH).

Q9. What is the application correction fee?+

First correction costs ₹200, while second correction costs ₹500. The correction window is active from 14/10/2026 to 16/10/2026.

Q10. When will SSC CHSL Tier-I and Tier-II exams be held?+

The exact exam dates for Tier-I and Tier-II will be officially notified by SSC on ssc.gov.in shortly. Keep checking SarkariResultins.com for real-time updates.

Conclusion:

SSC CHSL Recruitment 2026 is an exceptional opportunity for 12th-pass candidates seeking prestigious Central Government jobs across various Ministries, Departments, and Offices in India. Covering LDC, JSA, DEO, and DEO Grade ‘A’ posts with approximately 2536 tentative vacancies, eligible candidates are advised to complete their One-Time Registration (OTR) and online application well before 07 October 2026 to avoid last-minute server congestion.

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