SSC CHSL Recruitment 2026: Apply Online
for 2536 Posts
The Staff Selection Commission
(SSC) has released the notification for the Combined Higher Secondary
(10+2) Level Examination, 2026 (SSC CHSL 2026). The recruitment is being
conducted for approximately 2,536 tentative Group C vacancies for posts
including Lower Divisional Clerk (LDC)/Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA),
Data Entry Operator (DEO), and DEO Grade ‘A’ in various Central Government
Ministries, Departments and Offices.
The SSC CHSL online application
process started on 7 September 2026, and eligible candidates can submit
their applications up to 7 October 2026, 11:00 PM. The last date for
online fee payment is 8 October 2026.
SSC
CHSL Recruitment 2026 – Overview
|
Particular |
Details |
|
Organization |
Staff
Selection Commission (SSC) |
|
Examination |
Combined
Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination, 2026 |
|
Advertisement
No. |
HQ-C1102/5/2026-C-1 |
|
Total
Vacancies |
Approx.
2,536 (Tentative) |
|
Posts |
LDC/JSA,
DEO, DEO Grade ‘A’ |
|
Job
Type |
Government
Job |
|
Application
Mode |
Online |
|
Starting
Date |
7
September 2026 |
|
Last
Date |
7
October 2026 |
|
Fee
Payment Last Date |
8
October 2026 |
|
Exam
Date |
To
Be Announced |
|
Age
Limit |
18–27
years |
|
Qualification |
12th
Pass |
|
Job
Location |
All
India, as per allotted department/post |
|
Official
Website |
SSC
Official Website |
The vacancy figure is tentative and
may be updated by SSC after receiving and scrutinising vacancy details from the
concerned user departments.
Important
Dates
|
Event |
Date |
|
Notification
Release Date |
7
September 2026 |
|
Online
Application Start Date |
7
September 2026 |
|
Last
Date to Apply Online |
7
October 2026, up to 11:00 PM |
|
Last
Date for Online Fee Payment |
8
October 2026, up to 11:00 PM |
|
Application
Correction Window |
14
October to 16 October 2026 |
|
SSC
CHSL Tier-I Exam |
To
Be Announced |
|
SSC
CHSL Tier-II Exam |
To
Be Announced |
The correction window is scheduled
from 14 to 16 October 2026. SSC has not yet announced the specific
Tier-I and Tier-II examination dates in the available recruitment information.
Application
Fee
The application fee for SSC CHSL
Recruitment 2026 is ₹100 for candidates who are not covered under the
fee-exemption categories.
|
Candidate Category |
Application Fee |
|
General/OBC/EWS
Male candidates, where applicable |
₹100 |
|
Women
Candidates |
Nil |
|
SC
Candidates |
Nil |
|
ST
Candidates |
Nil |
|
PwBD
Candidates |
Nil |
|
Eligible
Ex-Servicemen |
Nil |
The examination fee can be paid
through the online payment options prescribed by SSC, including BHIM UPI, net
banking and eligible debit cards.
Vacancy
Details
SSC has announced approximately 2,536
tentative vacancies under SSC CHSL 2026.
|
Post Name |
Vacancies |
|
Lower
Divisional Clerk (LDC) / Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) |
Included
in 2,536 |
|
Data
Entry Operator (DEO) |
Included
in 2,536 |
|
Data
Entry Operator, Grade ‘A’ |
Included
in 2,536 |
|
Total |
Approx.
2,536 |
The detailed post-wise and
category-wise vacancy distribution is subject to updates by SSC. Candidates
should check the official SSC website for the latest vacancy position.
Eligibility
/ Educational Qualification
Candidates must satisfy the
prescribed educational qualification for the post they wish to apply for.
For
LDC/JSA
Candidates should have passed the 12th
Standard or equivalent examination from a recognised Board or institution.
For
Data Entry Operator
Candidates applying for most DEO
posts should have passed Class 12th or equivalent.
For certain DEO/DEO Grade ‘A’
posts, candidates are required to have passed 12th Standard in the Science
stream with Mathematics as a subject. Therefore, applicants should
carefully check the post-specific qualification in the official notification
before selecting their post preferences.
Candidates appearing in Class 12
can also apply where permitted, provided they obtain the required qualification
by the prescribed closing date.
Age
Limit
The prescribed age limit for SSC
CHSL Recruitment 2026 is 18 to 27 years as on 1 August 2026.
Candidates should have been born not
before 2 August 1999 and not later than 1 August 2008.
Age
Relaxation
|
Category |
Relaxation |
|
SC/ST |
5
years |
|
OBC |
3
years |
|
PwBD |
10
years |
|
PwBD
(OBC) |
13
years |
|
PwBD
(SC/ST) |
15
years |
|
Ex-Servicemen |
As
per applicable rules |
|
Other
eligible categories |
As
per Government rules |
Candidates claiming age relaxation
must possess the required supporting certificates/documents.
Salary
/ Pay Scale
The salary depends on the post and
applicable pay level.
|
Post |
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 |
The above figures represent the
applicable pay scales; actual salary received can vary according to applicable
allowances and deductions.
Selection
Process
The SSC CHSL selection process
generally involves the following stages:
Tier-II includes the applicable
computer-based components and the qualifying Skill/Typing Test depending on the
post. Document verification is conducted for candidates proceeding to
appointment as per the applicable process.
Candidates should carefully read
the official notification for the post-specific requirements before applying.
How
to Apply for SSC CHSL Recruitment 2026
Eligible candidates can submit the
SSC CHSL Online Form through the official SSC portal.
Step-by-Step
Process
Step 1: Visit the official SSC website.
Step 2: Complete One-Time Registration
(OTR) on the new SSC website if you have not already registered.
Step 3: Log in using your registered
credentials.
Step 4: Select Combined Higher
Secondary (10+2) Level Examination, 2026 from the available examinations.
Step 5: Enter your personal, educational
and other required details carefully.
Step 6: Select the appropriate post
preferences and examination centres as applicable.
Step 7: Upload/provide the required
photograph, signature and other information in the prescribed format.
Step 8: Preview the application form and
carefully verify all details.
Step 9: Pay the application fee, if
applicable.
Step 10: Submit the application form and
save/download a copy for future reference.
SSC advises candidates not to wait
until the last date to submit their applications because heavy website traffic
or technical issues can cause difficulties.
Documents
Required
Candidates should keep the
following information/documents ready while completing the application:
Candidates claiming reservation or
age relaxation should ensure that the relevant certificates are available in
the prescribed format when required during verification.
Important
Links
|
Particular |
Link |
|
SSC
CHSL 2026 Official Notification |
|
|
SSC
Official Website |
|
|
SSC
CHSL Apply Online |
|
|
SSC
CHSL Recruitment Article |
Note: The SSC portal should be used for
the actual application. Candidates should verify that the CHSL 2026 application
link is active before submitting the form.
Frequently
Asked Questions
1.
What is SSC CHSL Recruitment 2026?
SSC CHSL Recruitment 2026 is the
recruitment examination conducted by the Staff Selection Commission for various
Group C posts such as LDC/JSA and Data Entry Operator posts in Central
Government departments and offices.
2.
How many vacancies are available under SSC CHSL 2026?
Approximately 2,536 tentative
vacancies have been announced. The final vacancy position may be updated by
SSC.
3.
What is the last date to apply for SSC CHSL 2026?
The last date to submit the online
application is 7 October 2026 up to 11:00 PM. The online fee payment
facility is available up to 8 October 2026.
4.
What is the educational qualification for SSC CHSL 2026?
Candidates generally need to have
passed 12th Standard or an equivalent examination. Certain DEO/DEO Grade
‘A’ posts require 12th Science with Mathematics.
5.
What is the age limit for SSC CHSL 2026?
The basic age limit is 18 to 27
years as on 1 August 2026, subject to applicable age relaxation for
eligible categories.
6.
What is the application fee for SSC CHSL 2026?
The application fee is ₹100
for candidates who are not exempted. Women, SC, ST, PwBD and eligible
Ex-Servicemen candidates are exempt from the examination fee.
7.
When will the SSC CHSL 2026 examination be conducted?
The specific examination dates are To
Be Announced by SSC. Candidates should regularly check the official SSC
website for examination-related updates.
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Candidates are advised to read the
official notification carefully before applying.