The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the notification for the Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination, 2026, for recruitment to various Group C posts under the Central Government. The online application process began on September 7, 2026, and eligible candidates can apply through the official SSC website until October 7, 2026, at 11 PM.
Through SSC CHSL Recruitment 2026, the Commission has announced approximately 2,536 vacancies for posts including Lower Divisional Clerk (LDC), Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA), Data Entry Operator (DEO), and DEO Grade ‘A’. The SSC CHSL 2026 Tier 1 and Tier 2 examination dates will be announced later.
SSC CHSL 2026 Notification: Important Dates
Candidates preparing to apply for SSC CHSL 2026 should keep the following dates in mind:
The official notification states that the application correction window will remain open from October 14 to October 16, 2026, until 11 PM.
SSC CHSL 2026 Vacancy
The SSC has announced approximately 2,536 vacancies under the CHSL 2026 recruitment drive. The vacancies are for various Group C posts in Central Government ministries, departments, offices, and other organisations.
The posts include:
- Lower Divisional Clerk (LDC)
- Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA)
- Data Entry Operator (DEO)
- Data Entry Operator, Grade ‘A’
The 2,536 vacancies are tentative, and SSC will determine the final number of vacancies in due course after scrutinising the vacancy details provided by the concerned User Departments. The detailed post-wise and category-wise vacancy information will be updated on the official SSC website.
SSC CHSL 2026 Eligibility Criteria
The SSC CHSL 2026 eligibility criteria require candidates to have passed Class 12 or an equivalent examination from a recognised board or university for most posts. For certain DEO and DEO Grade ‘A’ posts in the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, SSC, and Ministry of Culture, candidates must have passed Class 12 in the Science stream with Mathematics as a subject.
Candidates appearing for their Class 12 examination can also apply, provided they obtain the required qualification by October 7, 2026.
SSC CHSL 2026 Age Limit
The SSC CHSL age limit is 18 to 27 years as on August 1, 2026. Candidates born between August 2, 1999, and August 1, 2008, are eligible to apply, subject to applicable age relaxations. Candidates belonging to eligible reserved categories will receive age relaxation according to the applicable government rules.
SSC CHSL 2026 Application Fee
The application fee for SSC CHSL 2026 is ₹100. However, women candidates and candidates belonging to SC, ST, Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD), and eligible Ex-Servicemen (ESM) categories are exempted from paying the application fee.
Important: EWS candidates are not automatically exempt from the ₹100 application fee. The exemption specified in the official notification does not include EWS candidates.
SSC CHSL 2026 Salary
Selected candidates will be appointed to posts carrying different pay levels:
SSC CHSL 2026 Selection Process
The SSC CHSL selection process will consist of Tier 1 and Tier 2 Computer-Based Examinations. Candidates who qualify the required stages will have to appear for the applicable Skill Test or Typing Test, followed by document verification.
SSC CHSL Tier 1 Exam Pattern
Tier 1 will contain four sections:
- English Language – 25 questions, 50 marks
- General Intelligence – 25 questions, 50 marks
- Quantitative Aptitude – 25 questions, 50 marks
- General Awareness – 25 questions, 50 marks
The examination will carry 200 marks, with a total duration of 60 minutes. SSC has also introduced sectional timing, with 15 minutes allotted to each section. There will be a negative marking of 0.50 marks for every incorrect answer.
SSC CHSL 2026 Application Form: How to Apply Online
Candidates can apply online for SSC CHSL 2026 through the official SSC website or the mySSC mobile application.
Candidates who have not completed One-Time Registration (OTR) on the new SSC website must complete the OTR process before submitting the CHSL application. SSC has clarified that the earlier OTR created on the old SSC website will not work on the new website.
Candidates are advised to submit their applications well before the closing date to avoid possible difficulties caused by heavy traffic on the website.