SSC CHSL Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for LDC, JSA & DEO Posts
SSC CHSL 10+2 Online Form 2026 – Apply Online for LDC, JSA & DEO Posts
The Staff Selection Commission has released the SSC CHSL 10+2 Online Form 2026 for recruitment to Group C posts, including LDC/JSA and DEO/DEO Grade A. The application window is open from 7 September to 7 October 2026, with approximately 2,536 tentative vacancies.
SSC CHSL Recruitment 2026
SSC CHSL Recruitment 2026 – Overview
SSC CHSL is a national-level recruitment examination for candidates seeking Central Government jobs after Class 12. Through the Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination, 2026, SSC will recruit candidates for posts such as Lower Divisional Clerk/Junior Secretariat Assistant and Data Entry Operator.
Particulars |
Details |
|---|---|
Exam Name |
Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination, 2026 |
Conducting Body |
Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
Posts |
LDC/JSA, DEO, DEO Grade A |
Total Vacancies |
Approx. 2,536 (Tentative) |
Application Mode |
Online |
Application Start Date |
07 September 2026 |
Last Date to Apply |
07 October 2026 |
Fee Payment Last Date |
08 October 2026 |
Correction Window |
14–16 October 2026 |
Tier-I Exam |
To be notified later |
Tier-II Exam |
To be notified later |
Official Website |
ssc.gov.in |
The vacancy figure is tentative. SSC will release updated post-wise and category-wise vacancies later on its website.
SSC CHSL 2026 Important Dates
Event |
Date |
|---|---|
Notification/Online Application Start |
07 September 2026 |
Last Date to Apply Online |
07 October 2026, 11:00 PM |
Last Date for Fee Payment |
08 October 2026, 11:00 PM |
Application Correction Window |
14–16 October 2026 |
Tier-I Exam |
To be notified later |
Tier-II Exam |
To be notified later |
Admit Card |
To be notified later |
Result |
To be notified later |
SSC CHSL 2026 Application Fee
The application fee is Rs 100.
Category |
Fee |
|---|---|
General/Other Eligible Candidates |
Rs 100 |
Women Candidates |
Nil |
SC/ST |
Nil |
PwBD |
Nil |
Eligible Ex-Servicemen |
Nil |
The fee can be paid online through BHIM UPI, Net Banking or Visa, MasterCard, Maestro and RuPay Debit Cards. The last date for online fee payment is 8 October 2026, 11:00 PM.
SSC CHSL 2026 Age Limit
The age limit is 18 to 27 years as on 1 August 2026. Candidates should have been born between 2 August 1999 and 1 August 2008, inclusive.
Age Relaxation
Category |
Relaxation |
|---|---|
SC/ST |
5 years |
OBC |
3 years |
PwBD |
10 years |
PwBD + OBC |
13 years |
PwBD + SC/ST |
15 years |
Ex-Servicemen |
3 years after deduction of military service |
Defence Personnel disabled in operation |
3 years |
Defence Personnel disabled in operation (SC/ST) |
8 years |
Central Government Civilian Employees |
Up to 40 years |
Central Government Civilian Employees (SC/ST) |
Up to 45 years |
Widows/Divorced/Women judicially separated |
Up to 35 years |
Same category – SC/ST |
Up to 40 years |
SSC CHSL Vacancy 2026 & Eligibility Criteria
SSC has announced approximately 2,536 tentative vacancies. The final number will be determined later.
Post |
Educational Qualification |
Pay Level |
|---|---|---|
LDC/JSA |
12th Standard or equivalent from a recognized Board/University |
Level 2: Rs 19,900–63,200 |
DEO |
12th Standard or equivalent, except specified departments |
Level 4/5 |
DEO Grade A |
12th Standard or equivalent, except specified departments |
Level 4: Rs 25,500–81,100 |
DEO/DEO Grade A – specified departments |
12th Science with Mathematics |
Level 4/5 |
For DEO/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. For LDC/JSA and other DEO posts, 12th pass or equivalent is required.
Candidates appearing for their Class 12 examination can also apply, but they must possess the required qualification by 7 October 2026.
SSC CHSL 2026 Selection Process
The SSC CHSL 2026 examination will be conducted in two tiers: Tier-I and Tier-II.
Tier-I
Tier-I contains four sections:
Subject |
Questions |
Marks |
|---|---|---|
English Language |
25 |
50 |
General Intelligence |
25 |
50 |
Quantitative Aptitude |
25 |
50 |
General Awareness |
25 |
50 |
Total |
100 |
200 |
The examination duration is 60 minutes, with a sectional timer of 15 minutes for each subject. There is a negative marking of 0.50 marks for every wrong answer.
Tier-II
Tier-II consists of four sections:
- Mathematical Abilities & Reasoning and General Intelligence
- English Language & Comprehension and General Awareness
- Computer Knowledge Test
- Skill Test/Typing Test
Sections I and II contribute to the merit score, while Sections III and IV are qualifying in nature. The Computer Knowledge Test is mandatory, and the Skill/Typing Test is also qualifying.
For final selection, merit is prepared based on the aggregate marks of Section I and Section II of Tier-II, subject to qualifying Sections III and IV. Post preference also plays an important role and once submitted, the preference is treated as final.
SSC CHSL 2026 Typing & Skill Test
For LDC/JSA, candidates can choose Hindi or English as the typing-test medium.
- English: 35 words per minute
- Hindi: 30 words per minute
- Test duration: 10 minutes
- Eligible scribe candidates receive compensatory time.
For DEO posts, the required data-entry speed varies by post. Certain specified DEO/DEO Grade A posts require 15,000 key depressions per hour, while other DEO posts require 8,000 key depressions per hour.
SSC CHSL 2026 Salary / Pay Scale
Post |
Pay Scale |
|---|---|
LDC/JSA |
Rs 19,900–Rs 63,200 |
DEO |
Rs 25,500–Rs 81,100 / Rs 29,200–Rs 92,300 |
DEO Grade A |
Rs 25,500–Rs 81,100 |
These are the pay levels mentioned in the official notification.
How to Apply for SSC CHSL 2026
Candidates can submit applications through the SSC official website or the mySSC mobile application.
Step-by-Step Process
- Visit the official SSC website.
- Complete One-Time Registration (OTR) on the new SSC website.
- Log in using the Registration Number and password.
- Select Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination 2026.
- Enter educational and other required details.
- Select examination centres and post-related preferences as applicable.
- Upload/capture the required photograph and signature.
- Pay the application fee, if applicable.
- Preview the application carefully.
- Submit the form and save a copy for future reference.
Candidates who created OTR on the old SSC website will need to generate OTR again on the new website because the old OTR will not function on the new portal.
Important Links
Apply Online |
Click here |
Official Notification |
Click here |
Official Website |
Click here |
More Updates |
Click Here |
Join WhatsApp Channel |
Click Here |
Note: Candidates should regularly check the SSC website for examination dates, admission certificates, vacancy updates, and other announcements. The Commission states that changes in examination schedules will be communicated through its website.
FAQs – SSC CHSL 10+2 Online Form 2026
1. When is the SSC CHSL 2026 last date to apply?
The last date to submit the SSC CHSL 2026 online application is 7 October 2026 at 11:00 PM.
2. What is the SSC CHSL 2026 application fee?
The application fee is Rs 100. Women, SC, ST, PwBD, and eligible Ex-Servicemen candidates are exempted from paying the fee.
3. What is the SSC CHSL 2026 age limit?
Candidates should be 18–27 years old as on 1 August 2026, subject to applicable age relaxation.
4. Can 12th-pass candidates apply for SSC CHSL 2026?
Yes. Candidates who have passed Class 12 or an equivalent examination from a recognized Board/University can apply for eligible LDC/JSA and DEO posts. Certain DEO posts require 12th Science with Mathematics.
5. How many vacancies are available in SSC CHSL 2026?
The notification mentions approximately 2,536 tentative vacancies. The final vacancy count will be released later by SSC.