SSC CHSL Recruitment 2026: 2536 LDC, JSA & DEO Vacancies, Eligibility, Last Date & Apply Online

Introduction to SSC CHSL Recruitment 2026

Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the official notification for the Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination, 2026 for recruitment to Lower Division Clerk (LDC), Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA), Data Entry Operator (DEO) and Data Entry Operator Grade 'A' posts in various Ministries, Departments and Offices of the Government of India.

Approximately 2536 tentative vacancies have been announced under SSC CHSL Recruitment 2026. The online application process started on 7 September 2026, and eligible candidates can submit their forms up to 7 October 2026 at 11:00 PM through the SSC website or the mySSC mobile application.

SSC CHSL is one of the major Central Government recruitment examinations for candidates who have completed Class 12. Applicants should carefully check the post-specific educational qualification because certain DEO and DEO Grade 'A' posts require the Science stream with Mathematics. Candidates can also follow the latest govt jobs notifications for SSC exam date, admit card, result and vacancy updates.

Staff Selection Commission (SSC) Overview

The Staff Selection Commission functions under the Department of Personnel and Training, Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Government of India. SSC conducts competitive examinations for recruitment to a wide range of posts in Central Government Ministries, Departments and Organisations.

The Combined Higher Secondary Level Examination is specifically aimed at filling various 10+2 level posts. Candidates selected through SSC CHSL may be allotted to different Government departments across India depending on merit, post preference, eligibility and the vacancies reported by the concerned user departments.

SSC CHSL Recruitment 2026 Overview

The SSC CHSL 2026 notification announces approximately 2536 tentative vacancies. SSC has not yet provided the final post-wise and category-wise vacancy distribution, so candidates should not assume a fixed number of vacancies for LDC/JSA or DEO until the Commission releases the detailed vacancy statement.

SSC CHSL Recruitment 2026 At a Glance

SSC CHSL Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

The SSC CHSL last date to apply is 7 October 2026 at 11:00 PM. Candidates who have to pay the application fee can complete online payment up to 8 October 2026 at 11:00 PM.

SSC CHSL Vacancy 2026

SSC has reported approximately 2536 tentative vacancies for the Combined Higher Secondary Level Examination 2026. These vacancies may be distributed among the following posts:

• Lower Division Clerk (LDC)
• Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA)
• Data Entry Operator (DEO)
• Data Entry Operator Grade 'A'

SSC states that final vacancies will be determined in due course based on vacancy details supplied by the user Ministries, Departments and Organisations. The Commission does not maintain state-wise or zone-wise vacancy figures for this examination.

SSC CHSL Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility for SSC CHSL 2026 includes nationality, age and educational qualification. Educational qualification must be possessed on or before 7 October 2026.

SSC CHSL Educational Qualification 2026

Candidates who have appeared in the Class 12 examination may submit an application, but they must possess the required educational qualification on or before 7 October 2026. A result that is still under processing does not establish possession of the qualification.

SSC CHSL Nationality Criteria 2026

A candidate must be one of the following, subject to the detailed eligibility-certificate provisions given in the SSC notification:

• A citizen of India;
• A subject of Nepal;
• A subject of Bhutan; or
• A person of Indian origin who has migrated from the specified countries listed in the notification with the intention of permanently settling in India.

Candidates other than citizens of India may be required to obtain a certificate of eligibility from the Government of India according to the conditions prescribed by SSC.

SSC CHSL Age Limit 2026

The age limit for SSC CHSL Recruitment 2026 is 18 to 27 years as on 1 August 2026.

SSC CHSL Age Relaxation 2026

Candidates claiming age relaxation must possess the required certificates and satisfy the conditions specified in the official SSC notification.

SSC CHSL Application Fee 2026

The application fee for SSC CHSL 2026 is Rs 100. Women candidates and eligible candidates belonging to SC, ST, PwBD and Ex-Servicemen categories are exempt from payment.

The fee can be paid online through the payment modes supported by SSC, including BHIM UPI, Net Banking and eligible debit-card facilities. The last date for online fee payment is 8 October 2026 at 11:00 PM. Fee once paid is not refundable or adjustable against another examination.

SSC CHSL Application Correction Charges 2026

SSC will open the application correction window from 14 October to 16 October 2026. A candidate can correct and resubmit the application a maximum of two times during the window.

The correction charge applies uniformly and can be paid only through the online modes specified by SSC. No modification will be permitted after expiry of the correction window.

SSC CHSL Salary 2026

SSC CHSL posts carry Central Government pay levels under the applicable pay structure. The notified pay scales are given below.

Actual gross and in-hand salary will depend on the allotted department, posting location, allowances and applicable Government rules.

SSC CHSL Selection Process 2026

SSC CHSL 2026 is conducted in two examination tiers. The Skill Test or Typing Test forms part of Tier-II and is qualifying in nature.

1. Tier-I Computer Based Examination
2. Tier-II Computer Based Examination - Session-I
3. Tier-II Skill Test / Typing Test - Session-II
4. Document Verification by the User Ministry / Department / Organisation
5. Medical / Physical Standards, wherever prescribed for the allotted post or department

Candidates must qualify all the prescribed sections of Tier-II. Document Verification is conducted by the concerned user Ministries, Departments or Organisations after declaration of the final result.

SSC CHSL Tier-I Exam Pattern 2026

Tier-I is an objective-type Computer Based Examination consisting of four subjects. Each subject has 25 questions for 50 marks. The total paper carries 200 marks.

There is negative marking of 0.50 marks for every incorrect answer in Tier-I. The paper is set in English, Hindi and other languages opted for by the candidate in the application form, except the English Language part.

Eligible candidates using a scribe receive the additional examination time prescribed in the notification.

SSC CHSL Tier-II Exam Pattern 2026

Tier-II is held in two sessions on the same day. Session-I contains objective modules, while Session-II contains the Skill Test or Typing Test.

SSC CHSL Tier-II Session-I

The normal duration of Tier-II Session-I is 2 hours and 15 minutes. Section-I and Section-II are divided into separately timed modules, and a module automatically closes when its allotted time expires.

There is negative marking of 1 mark for each wrong answer in Section-I, Section-II and Section-III of Tier-II. The Computer Knowledge Test is mandatory but qualifying in nature.

SSC CHSL Tier-II Session-II

The Skill Test and Typing Test are qualifying in nature. Candidates must nevertheless qualify the applicable test to remain eligible for final selection.

SSC CHSL DEO Skill Test 2026

The Skill Test is mandatory for Data Entry Operator posts. The required data-entry speed differs according to the Ministry or Department.

For posts requiring 15,000 key depressions per hour, the speed is assessed on the basis of correct entries from a passage containing approximately 3,700-4,000 key depressions. For posts requiring 8,000 key depressions per hour, the test is based on approximately 2,000-2,200 key depressions during the prescribed period.

SSC CHSL LDC/JSA Typing Test 2026

Candidates appearing for LDC/JSA can opt for either English or Hindi as the medium of the Typing Test. The medium selected in the application form is treated as final.

The Typing Test is normally conducted for 10 minutes. SSC states that Hindi Typing/Skill Test candidates will be required to type in Mangal Font only.

SSC CHSL Syllabus 2026

SSC CHSL Tier-I Syllabus

• English Language: Error spotting, fill in the blanks, synonyms, antonyms, spellings, idioms and phrases, one-word substitution, sentence improvement, active/passive voice, direct/indirect narration, sentence rearrangement, cloze test and comprehension.
• General Intelligence: Analogy, classification, number and figural series, coding-decoding, Venn diagrams, embedded figures, pattern folding, space orientation, problem solving, critical thinking, emotional intelligence, social intelligence and related reasoning topics.
• Quantitative Aptitude: Number system, percentages, ratio and proportion, averages, interest, profit and loss, discount, partnership, mixture and alligation, time and distance, time and work, algebra, geometry, mensuration, trigonometry and statistical charts.
• General Awareness: Current events and questions relating to India and neighbouring countries, including history, culture, geography, economic scene, general policy and scientific research.

SSC CHSL Tier-II Computer Knowledge Syllabus

The Computer Knowledge module includes topics such as:

• Computer fundamentals and organisation;
• CPU, input and output devices and memory;
• Windows Operating System;
• MS Word, MS Excel and PowerPoint;
• Internet browsing and searching;
• Downloading and uploading;
• E-mail and e-banking;
• Networking devices and protocols; and
• Cyber-security threats such as hacking, viruses, worms and Trojan attacks.

How to Apply for SSC CHSL Recruitment 2026

1. Visit the official SSC website at ssc.gov.in or use the mySSC mobile application.
2. Complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) on the new SSC website if you have not already done so.
3. Remember that an OTR generated on the old SSC website is not valid on the new portal.
4. Log in using your registered credentials and open the SSC CHSL 2026 application form.
5. Complete all personal, educational, category and examination-centre details carefully.
6. Opt for Aadhaar-based authentication if you wish to use it. Aadhaar authentication is optional.
7. Capture the live photograph through the application module according to SSC's instructions.
8. Upload your signature in the prescribed format and size.
9. Select up to three examination centres in order of priority. All three centres must be within the same SSC Region.
10. Preview the entire application and check every entry before final submission.
11. Pay the Rs 100 application fee if applicable.
12. Submit the application and save or print a copy for future reference.

SSC CHSL Application Form Correction 2026

After the normal application period closes, SSC will provide a correction window from 14 October 2026 to 16 October 2026 at 11:00 PM.

• A candidate can make corrections and resubmit the application a maximum of two times.
• The first correction/re-submission costs Rs 200.
• The second correction/re-submission costs Rs 500.
• Correction charges are non-refundable.
• No correction request will be entertained after the window closes.

SSC CHSL Documents Required 2026

Applicants should keep the relevant records ready for the online application and subsequent Document Verification. Depending on the candidate's category and claims, these may include:

• Matriculation / Class 10 certificate for date-of-birth verification.
• Class 12 / Higher Secondary educational qualification certificate.
• Relevant order or certificate regarding equivalent educational qualification, if applicable.
• SC/ST/OBC/EWS certificate, where applicable.
• PwBD certificate in the prescribed format, where applicable.
• Ex-Servicemen certificate / discharge certificate, where applicable.
• Valid Government-issued photo identity proof.
• Other documents supporting age relaxation, reservation or eligibility claims.

The concerned user Ministry, Department or Organisation will conduct Document Verification after declaration of the final result and may require originals along with photocopies.

SSC CHSL 2026 Important Application and Exam Rules

• Candidates can select three examination centres, but all three must fall within the same SSC Region.
• Aadhaar authentication during the registration/application process is optional.
• The application photograph is captured live through the prescribed SSC application facility.
• Tier-I now operates with separate sectional time limits as stated in the 2026 notification.
• Tier-II objective sections also operate with fixed module-wise timings.
• Skill Test/Typing Test is qualifying in nature but mandatory for the applicable post.
• Hindi Typing/Skill Test candidates must use Mangal Font.
• Candidates will be required to submit their post/department preferences through SSC's online option process before the final result. Once exercised, these preferences are treated as final.
• Candidates who do not submit post preferences within the stipulated period will not be considered for any post in the final result.
• Only male candidates are eligible for vacancies, if any, reported in the Border Roads Organisation (BRO).

SSC CHSL 2026 Post Preference and Final Allocation

SSC CHSL is conducted for multiple Ministries, Departments and Offices. Candidates will be asked to submit their preferences for available posts and departments through an online option form before declaration of the final result.

The preference submitted by the candidate is treated as final and irreversible. Final post and department allocation depends on merit, preference, eligibility and vacancy availability. Candidates should therefore study the pay level, post requirements, departmental conditions and location implications before submitting their preferences.

SSC CHSL Recruitment 2026 Preparation Focus

The introduction of strict sectional timing means candidates cannot compensate for a slow section by borrowing time from another section. Preparation should therefore focus not only on overall mock-test scores but also on completing each subject within its individual time limit.

Tier-I gives only 15 minutes to each of the four sections, so candidates should build speed in English and Reasoning while keeping calculation accuracy high in Quantitative Aptitude. The 0.50-mark negative marking also makes uncontrolled guessing risky.

General Awareness remains an important scoring area in both Tier-I and Tier-II. Candidates can strengthen daily preparation through daily current affairs, revise long-term facts through Static GK and test recall regularly with the daily current affairs quiz.

LDC/JSA candidates should begin typing practice well before Tier-II because the required speed is 35 WPM in English or 30 WPM in Hindi. DEO aspirants should practise timed data-entry passages according to the 8,000 or 15,000 key-depressions-per-hour standard applicable to their post.

SSC CHSL Recruitment 2026 Important Links

For instant updates on the SSC CHSL Tier-I exam date, admit card, answer key, Tier-II schedule and final result, follow our WhatsApp channel, Telegram channel and YouTube channel.

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For upcoming Central and State Government vacancies, visit the latest govt jobs notifications. SSC aspirants can also strengthen preparation with Static GK, daily current affairs and the daily current affairs quiz.