The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has announced the Combined Higher Secondary Level (10+2) Examination 2026 ( SSC CHL) for the recruitment of Lower Divisional Clerk (LDC), Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA), and Data Entry Operators vacancies. Candidates who have completed their 12th standard are eligible to apply for this exam. The selection process will be based on the examination. Interested and eligible candidates can read more details below for Eligibility, Salary, Skills, etc
SSC CHSL Recruitment 2026:
| Organization Name | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Exam Name | CHSL (Combined Higher Secondary Level) |
| Post Names | Lower Division Clerk (LDC)/ Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA), Data Entry Operator (DEO) and Data Entry Operator (Grade A) |
| Salary | ₹19,900 – 92,300/- per month |
| Total Posts | 2536 Posts (Approx.) |
| Job Location | Across India |
| Last Date | 7 October 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 8 October 2026 |
| Official website | www.ssc.gov.in |
Educational Qualification of SSC CHSL Recruitment:
- For Data Entry Operator (DEO)/ DEO Grade ‘A’ in Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, Ministry of Culture and Staff Selection Commission: 12th Standard pass in Science stream with Mathematics as a subject from a recognized Board or equivalent.
- For LDC/JSA and DEO/DEO Grade ‘A’ (except DEOs in Department/ Ministry): Candidates must have passed 12th Standard or equivalent examination from a recognized Board or University
SSC CHSL Age Limit:
Age limit for the posts is 18-27 years, i.e., candidates born not before 02-08-1999 and not later than 01-08-2008 are eligible to apply. However, age relaxation is provided to candidates belonging to reserved categories as per the government norms.
Age Relaxation:
- SC/ST Candidates – 5 years
- OBC candidates – 3 years
- PWD candidates (13 years for OBC, 15 years for SC/ST) – 10 years
- Ex-Servicemen (ESM): 03 years after deduction of the military service rendered from the actual age.
- Defence Personnel disabled: 03 – 08 years.
- Central Government Civilian Employees: Up to 40 – 45 years of age.
- Widows/ Divorced Women/ Women judicially separated and who are not remarried: Up to 35 – 40 years of age.
Salary Details:
- Lower Division Clerk (LDC)/ Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA): Rs 19,900 – 63,200/-
- Data Entry Operator (DEO): Rs 25,500 – 81,100/- and Rs 29,200 – 92,300/-
- Data Entry Operator, Grade ‘A’: Rs 25,500 – 81,100/-.
SSC CHSL Exam 2026 Selection Process
The SSC CHSL Exam 2025 selection process consists of three stages:
Stage 1: Objective Type (Tier-I)
The Tier-I exam is a computer-based examination consisting of objective-type questions.
| Sections | No. of Questions | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 25 | 50 |
| General Awareness | 25 | 50 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 50 |
| English Language | 25 | 50 |
| Total | 100 | 200 |
Stage 2: Descriptive Paper (Tier-II)
The Tier-II exam is also a computer-based examination consisting of descriptive-type questions.
| Session | Section | Subject | No. of Questions | Marks | Time |
| Session I (2 hours and 15 minutes) | Section I | Mathematical Abilities | 30 | 90 | 1 hour |
| Reasoning and General Intelligence | 30 | 90 | |||
| Section II | English Language and Comprehension | 40 | 90 | 1 hour | |
| General Awareness | 20 | 90 | |||
| Section III | Computer Knowledge Module | 15 | 45 | 15 minutes | |
| Session II | Section IV |
Skill Test/ Typing Test Module- Part A- Skill Test for DEOs in Dept/Ministries Part B: Skill Test for DEOs except in Dept/Ministries Part C: Typing Test for LDC/ JSA |
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15 minutes 15 minutes 10 minutes |
Stage 3: Skill Test/Typing Test
The final stage of the SSC CHSL Exam 2025 is the skill test/typing test. Candidates who have qualified for the Tier-I and Tier-II exams are eligible for the skill test/typing test.
SSC CHSL Exam 2026 Admit Card
The SSC CHSL Exam 2024 Admit Card will be available on the official website of SSC. Candidates can download the admit card by entering their registration number and password.
SSC CHSL 2026 Application fee:
- For General/ OBC/ EWS: Rs.100/-
- No fee for Women/ SC/ ST/ PWD/ Ex-servicemen candidates.
- Payment Mode: Online through BHIM UPI, Net Banking, by using Visa, Mastercard, Maestro, RuPay Credit or Debit cards or in SBI Branches by generating SBI Challan.
Important Dates:
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Last Date to Submit Online Application | 07 October 2026 (23:00 Hours) |
| Last Date for Online Fee Payment | 08 October 2026 (23:00 Hours) |
| Application Form Correction Window | 14 October 2026 to 16 October 2026 (23:00 Hours) |
How to Apply for SSC CHSL Recruitment 2026?
The application process for the SSC CHSL Exam 2026 is conducted online. Candidates can apply for the SSC CHSL Exam 2026 By clicking on apply here at the bottom or by direct login to the official website of SSC
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Frequently Asked Questions for SSC CHSL Recruitment:
Q1: What are the application dates for the SSC CHSL 2026 examination?
A: Applications can be submitted online from 07.09.2026 to 07.10.2026, based on the
Q2: What is the deadline to pay the application fee?
A: The last date and time for making the online fee payment is 08.10.2026 (23:00 Hours).
Q3: Which posts are being recruited through this examination?
A: The exam recruits for Lower Divisional Clerk (LDC) / Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA), Data Entry Operator (DEO), and DEO Grade ‘A’.
Q4: How many vacancies are available?
A: There are approximately 2536 tentative vacancies.
Q5: What is the age limit to apply for SSC CHSL 2026?
A: The age limit is 18 to 27 years. Candidates must have been born not before 02-08-1999 and not later than 01-08-2008.
Q6: What is the basic educational qualification required?
A: Candidates must have passed the 12th Standard or an equivalent examination from a recognized Board or University.
Q7: How much is the application fee?
A: The application fee is ₹100.
Q8: What is the scheme of the examination?
A: The Computer Based Examination consists of two tiers: Tier-I and Tier-II.
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