Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the official recruitment notification for the Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination 2026 (SSC CHSL 2026) for 2,536 Vacancies of Lower Division Clerk (LDC) / Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA), Data Entry Operator (DEO), and Data Entry Operator Grade ‘A’ across various Central Government Ministries, Departments, and Offices. Candidates who have passed Class 12th (Intermediate / 10+2) and are aged between 18 to 27 years (as on 01.08.2026) can apply online on the official SSC portal at ssc.gov.in from 07 September 2026 to 07 October 2026.
Important Dates
| Notification Release Date | 07 September 2026 |
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| Online Application Start Date | 07 September 2026 |
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| Last Date to Apply Online | 07 October 2026 (23:00 Hrs) |
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| Last Date for Fee Payment | 08 October 2026 (23:00 Hrs) |
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| Correction Window Period | 14 October to 16 October 2026 (23:00 Hrs) |
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| Tier-I Computer Based Exam | To Be Notified Soon |
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| Tier-II Computer Based Exam | To Be Notified Soon |
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| Admit Card Release | Before Examination |
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Application Fee
| General / OBC / EWS (Male) | ₹100/- |
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| All Women Candidates | ₹0/- (Exempted) |
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| SC / ST / PwBD / ESM | ₹0/- (Exempted) |
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| Correction Charge (1st Time) | ₹200/- |
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| Correction Charge (2nd Time) | ₹500/- |
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| Payment Mode | Online via BHIM UPI, Net Banking, Debit/Credit Cards |
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Age Limit (as on 01-08-2026)
| Minimum Age Limit | 18 Years |
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| Maximum Age Limit | 27 Years |
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| Candidates born not before 02-08-1999 and not later than 01-08-2008 are eligible. |
| Age Relaxation (Upper Age Limit) | OBC Candidates: 3 Years (Up to 30 Years) SC / ST Candidates: 5 Years (Up to 32 Years) PwBD (UR): 10 Years (Up to 37 Years) PwBD (OBC): 13 Years | PwBD (SC/ST): 15 Years Ex-Servicemen (ESM): 03 Years after military service deduction. |
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Eligibility / Qualification (as on 07-10-2026)
| For LDC / JSA & DEO (General) | Must have passed Class 12th (10+2 / Intermediate) or equivalent examination from a recognized Board or University. |
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| For DEO / DEO Grade ‘A’ (Specific Ministries) | In Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, Staff Selection Commission, and Ministry of Culture: 12th Standard Pass in Science Stream with Mathematics as a compulsory subject. |
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| Candidates appearing in 12th standard are also eligible, provided they acquire the qualification on or before 07-10-2026. |
SSC CHSL 2026: Post-wise Vacancy & Pay Matrix
| Post Name | Group / Cadre | 7th CPC Pay Scale | Total Vacancies |
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| Lower Division Clerk (LDC) / Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) | Group ‘C’ | Pay Level-2 (₹19,900 - ₹63,200/-) | 2,536 Posts |
| Data Entry Operator (DEO) | Group ‘C’ | Pay Level-4 (₹25,500 - ₹81,100/-) & Pay Level-5 (₹29,200 - ₹92,300/-) |
| Data Entry Operator, Grade ‘A’ | Group ‘C’ | Pay Level-4 (₹25,500 - ₹81,100/-) |
| Grand Total Tentative Vacancies | 2536 Posts |
SSC CHSL 2026: Tier-I Examination Scheme (CBE)
| Part | Subject Name | Questions | Max Marks | Time Duration |
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| Part-I | English Language (Basic Knowledge) | 25 Questions | 50 Marks | 60 Minutes (Sectional timer of 15 Minutes for each subject) [80 Min for Scribe eligible candidates] |
| Part-II | General Intelligence (Reasoning) | 25 Questions | 50 Marks |
| Part-III | Quantitative Aptitude (Basic Arithmetic Skill) | 25 Questions | 50 Marks |
| Part-IV | General Awareness | 25 Questions | 50 Marks |
| Total | 100 Questions | 200 Marks | Negative Marking: 0.50 Marks per wrong answer |
SSC CHSL 2026: Tier-II Examination Scheme
| Session | Section & Modules | Questions | Marks | Duration & Sectional Timing |
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| Session-I (2 Hours 15 Minutes) | Section-I: Module-I: Mathematical Abilities (30 Q) Module-II: Reasoning & General Intelligence (30 Q) | 60 Q | 180 Marks (3 Marks each) | 1 Hour (Sectional timer of 30 min each module) |
| Section-II: Module-I: English Language & Comprehension (40 Q) Module-II: General Awareness (20 Q) | 60 Q | 180 Marks (3 Marks each) | 1 Hour (Sectional timer: 40 min English + 20 min GA) |
| Section-III: Module-I: Computer Knowledge Test | 15 Q | 45 Marks (Qualifying) | 15 Minutes |
| Session-II | Section-IV: Skill Test / Typing Test Module • Part A: Skill Test for DEO (15,000 KDPH) - 15 Min • Part B: Skill Test for Other DEO (8,000 KDPH) - 15 Min • Part C: Typing Test for LDC/JSA (Eng 35 wpm / Hindi 30 wpm in Mangal font) - 10 Min | - | Qualifying Nature | Conducted in Session-II on the same day |
How to Apply Online for SSC CHSL 10+2 Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official portal of Staff Selection Commission: ssc.gov.in or open the official mySSC App on your smartphone.
- Complete One Time Registration (OTR) on the new SSC portal (Note: Old OTR from ssc.nic.in is not valid).
- Candidates are advised to opt for Aadhaar Based Biometric Authentication during OTR.
- Log in using your registered Registration Number and Password.
- Navigate to “Latest Notifications” and click on “Apply” under “Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination 2026”.
- Fill in educational details, select 3 exam center preferences in the same region, and choose medium for CBE exam and Typing test (Hindi in Mangal font or English).
- Live Photo Capture: Capture a real-time live photograph through web camera or mobile app in good light with plain background (without cap, mask, or spectacles).
- Upload scanned signature in JPEG format (10 to 20 KB, dimensions: 4.0 cm x 2.0 cm).
- Pay the nominal application fee of ₹100/- online (exempted for all Female, SC, ST, PwBD, and ESM candidates).
- Preview all details, submit the application form on or before 07 October 2026 (23:00 Hrs), and take a printout of the confirmation page for future reference.
Important Links
Before Applying
Please verify the official notification for complete eligibility, age limits, education qualification, fee rules, and other terms before submitting the online application.
Always confirm dates and fees on the official website before you apply.
