SSC CHSL 2026 Notification Out — 2,536 Vacancies
SSC CHSL 2026 applications are open for approximately 2,536 tentative LDC/JSA and DEO vacancies; apply by 07 October 2026.
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| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Notification Released | 07 September 2026 | Done |
| Online Application Start | 07 September 2026 | Open |
| Last Date to Apply | 07 October 2026, 11:00 PM | Upcoming |
| Last Date for Online Fee Payment | 08 October 2026, 11:00 PM | Upcoming |
| Application Correction Window | 14-16 October 2026, 11:00 PM | Upcoming |
| Tier-I Examination | To be notified | Tba |
| Tier-II Examination | To be notified | Tba |
SSC CHSL 2026 Educational Qualification
For Lower Division Clerk (LDC), Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) and most Data Entry Operator (DEO) posts, candidates must have passed the 12th Standard or an equivalent examination from a recognised Board or University.
For specified Data Entry Operator and Data Entry Operator Grade ‘A’ posts in the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Staff Selection Commission and Ministry of Culture, candidates must have passed the 12th Standard in the Science stream with Mathematics as a subject.
SSC CHSL 2026 Age Limit
The prescribed age limit is 18 to 27 years as on 01 August 2026. Candidates must have been born not before 02 August 1999 and not later than 01 August 2008. Category-wise relaxation applies according to the SSC notification.
- SC/ST: 5 years upper-age relaxation
- OBC: 3 years upper-age relaxation
- PwBD: 10 years upper-age relaxation
- PwBD (OBC): 13 years upper-age relaxation
- PwBD (SC/ST): 15 years upper-age relaxation
Candidates should read the official notification before applying because educational qualification requirements differ for certain DEO posts.
SSC CHSL 2026 Vacancy
The Staff Selection Commission has announced approximately 2,536 tentative vacancies through the Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination, 2026.
The vacancies cover Group C posts including Lower Division Clerk (LDC), Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA), Data Entry Operator (DEO) and Data Entry Operator Grade ‘A’ in participating Ministries, Departments, Offices, Constitutional Bodies, Statutory Bodies and Tribunals.
The figure of 2,536 is tentative, not final. SSC may revise the vacancy position after receiving and scrutinising vacancy information from participating user departments.
SSC CHSL 2026 Application Fee
The application fee is Rs. 100 for candidates who are not covered by an exemption.
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General/OBC/EWS candidates who are not exempt | Rs. 100 |
| Women candidates | Exempt |
| SC candidates | Exempt |
| ST candidates | Exempt |
| PwBD candidates | Exempt |
| Eligible Ex-Servicemen | Exempt |
The last date for online fee payment is 08 October 2026 at 11:00 PM.
SSC CHSL 2026 Selection Process
SSC CHSL 2026 will be conducted through Tier-I and Tier-II computer-based examinations. Tier-II also includes the applicable Computer Knowledge Test and Skill Test or Typing Test requirements.
- Tier-I Computer Based Examination
- Tier-II Computer Based Examination
- Computer Knowledge Test as applicable
- Skill Test or Typing Test according to the post
- Document Verification by the concerned user department, ministry or organisation after the final result process
For LDC/JSA posts, the typing requirement is 35 words per minute in English or 30 words per minute in Hindi. The Data Entry Operator Skill Test applies to DEO posts.
Tier-I and Tier-II examination dates have not yet been notified.
How to Apply for SSC CHSL 2026
- Open the official SSC Apply page at https://ssc.gov.in/home/apply.
- Complete One-Time Registration on the current SSC portal if registration has not already been completed there.
- Log in to the SSC candidate account.
- Select Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination, 2026.
- Complete the application using the information requested by SSC.
- Check the application carefully before final submission.
- Pay the Rs. 100 application fee if applicable.
- Save a copy of the submitted application for future reference.
The application must be submitted by 07 October 2026 at 11:00 PM. Candidates who are required to pay the fee have until 08 October 2026 at 11:00 PM to complete online payment.
Full Details
Current Status
SSC CHSL 2026 applications are open. The Staff Selection Commission has released the Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination, 2026 notice for approximately 2,536 tentative Group C vacancies.
Last Verified: 10 September 2026
Official Authority: Staff Selection Commission
Official Evidence: SSC CHSL 2026 official notification, F. No. HQ-C1102/5/2026-C-1
Previous Status: Notification awaited
Current Status: Notification released and applications open
What Changed: The previous version of this page stated that the SSC CHSL 2026 notification had not been released. SSC has now released the official examination notice and opened the online application process.
Next Scheduled Event: Online applications close on 07 October 2026 at 11:00 PM. Online fee payment closes on 08 October 2026 at 11:00 PM. The correction window is scheduled for 14–16 October 2026. Tier-I and Tier-II examination dates are yet to be notified.
Candidate Action: Candidates should check the post-specific educational qualification, complete SSC One-Time Registration where required, submit the application before 07 October 2026 and complete fee payment by 08 October 2026 if a fee is applicable.
Career Growth & Work Profile
SSC CHSL is an entry route into clerical and data-handling positions across Central Government ministries, departments and other participating organisations. LDC and JSA roles generally involve administrative support, record handling, file and document processing, correspondence and routine office work. DEO roles are more focused on entering, maintaining and processing official data.
The actual responsibilities depend on the ministry or department to which a candidate is allocated. Career progression also depends on the service rules of that organisation, departmental examinations, seniority and promotion policies. Candidates should therefore view CHSL as a common recruitment route into several different government organisations rather than as one identical job profile.
Historical Cut-Off Context
SSC CHSL cut-offs vary by examination stage, category, vacancy position and the performance of candidates in each recruitment cycle. A previous-year cut-off should therefore be treated as historical context, not as a guaranteed target for CHSL 2026.
No SSC CHSL 2026 cut-off exists at the application stage.
Post-Specific Selection Nuances
Candidates should not assume that every SSC CHSL post has identical eligibility and skill requirements. The standard 12th-pass qualification applies to LDC/JSA and most DEO posts, but specified DEO and DEO Grade ‘A’ posts require 12th Standard in the Science stream with Mathematics.
The post selected also affects the skill requirement. LDC/JSA candidates face the prescribed typing test requirement, while Data Entry Operator posts use the applicable data-entry skill test. Candidates should therefore check their educational qualification and skill-test requirement before selecting post preferences later in the recruitment lifecycle.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Staff Selection Commission released the Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination, 2026 notice on 07 September 2026 and online applications are currently open.
SSC has announced approximately 2,536 tentative vacancies. The final vacancy count may change after vacancy information from participating departments is finalised.
The last date to submit the online application is 07 October 2026 at 11:00 PM.
The fee is Rs. 100 for candidates who are not exempt. Women, SC, ST, PwBD and eligible Ex-Servicemen candidates are exempt from payment of the examination fee.
The prescribed age limit is 18 to 27 years as on 01 August 2026, with category-wise relaxations as provided in the official notification.
LDC/JSA and most DEO posts require 12th Standard or equivalent. Specified DEO and DEO Grade ‘A’ posts require 12th Standard in the Science stream with Mathematics.
SSC has not yet notified the Tier-I examination date. Do not rely on an old calendar window or an unofficial expected date.
Candidates can apply through the official SSC Apply page at https://ssc.gov.in/home/apply.
This SSC CHSL 2026 update was last verified against official SSC sources on 10 September 2026.
Eligible candidates should check the post-specific qualification, complete SSC registration if required and submit the online application before 07 October 2026.