SSC CHSL Recruitment 2026 for 2536 LDC, JSA & DEO Posts
Staff Selection Commission (SSC) CHSL Recruitment 2026 for 2536 LDC, JSA & DEO Posts
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the notice for the Combined Higher Secondary Level (CHSL) Examination 2026, inviting online applications for Lower Division Clerk (LDC)/Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) and Data Entry Operator (DEO)/DEO Grade 'A' posts. SSC CHSL Recruitment 2026 offers approximately 2,536 tentative vacancies across various Ministries, Departments, and Offices of the Government of India. Applications open on 07 September 2026 and close on 07 October 2026.
Highlights of SSC CHSL Recruitment 2026
Recruitment Organization | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
Post Name | Lower Division Clerk (LDC), Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA), Data Entry Operator (DEO) |
Advertisement No. | CHSL 2026 Notification |
Total Vacancies | 2536 tentative vacancies |
Job Location | All India |
Category | Government Jobs |
Official Website |
SSC CHSL Vacancy 2026 Details
SSC CHSL Recruitment 2026 carries approximately 2,536 tentative vacancies for LDC/JSA and DEO posts combined. The notice states that final vacancies, along with the post-wise and category-wise break-up, will be published later on the SSC website under Candidate's Corner > Tentative Vacancy. State-wise or zone-wise vacancy figures are not compiled by the Commission; candidates are advised to contact the respective User Departments for that information.
S. No. | Post Name | No. of Posts |
1 | Lower Division Clerk (LDC)/Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA), Data Entry Operator (DEO), DEO Grade 'A' (combined) | Approx. 2,536 (tentative; post-wise and category-wise break-up not yet released) |
SSC CHSL Eligibility Criteria and Qualification
Eligibility for SSC CHSL Recruitment 2026 is assessed as on the cut-off date of 07 October 2026, and covers nationality, educational qualification, and age.
Nationality
A candidate must be a citizen of India, a subject of Nepal or Bhutan, or a person of Indian origin who has migrated from certain specified countries with the intention of settling permanently in India (candidates in the latter categories require an eligibility certificate from the Government of India).
SSC CHSL Qualification
Post | Qualification Required |
DEO/DEO Grade 'A' in Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, SSC, and Ministry of Culture | 12th Standard pass in Science stream with Mathematics as a subject, from a recognised Board |
LDC/JSA and DEO/DEO Grade 'A' (all other Departments/Ministries) | 12th Standard pass or equivalent examination from a recognised Board or University |
Candidates who have appeared for their Class 12 exam can also apply, but they must have the qualifying result declared on or before 07 October 2026. Only a declared result counts - a result "under process" does not meet the requirement.
SSC CHSL Age Limit
The age limit for SSC CHSL Recruitment 2026 is 18 to 27 years, reckoned as on 01 August 2026. This means candidates born not before 02 August 1999 and not later than 01 August 2008 are eligible to apply. Age relaxation is available as per government norms.
Category | Age Relaxation |
SC/ST | 5 years |
OBC | 3 years |
PwBD | 10 years |
PwBD (OBC) | 13 years |
PwBD (SC/ST) | 15 years |
Ex-Servicemen (ESM) | 3 years after deduction of military service rendered from actual age as on 01.08.2026 |
Central Government Civilian Employees (3+ years regular service) | Age relaxed up to 40 years |
SSC CHSL Salary
Selected candidates in SSC CHSL Recruitment 2026 will be placed on the following pay levels as per the 7th Central Pay Commission structure. In-hand/gross salary figures are not specified in the notification.
Post | Pay Level |
Lower Division Clerk (LDC)/Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) | Pay Level-2 (Rs. 19,900–63,200) |
Data Entry Operator (DEO) | Pay Level-4 (Rs. 25,500–81,100) and Level-5 (Rs. 29,200–92,300) |
Data Entry Operator, Grade 'A' | Pay Level-4 (Rs. 25,500–81,100) |
SSC CHSL Application Fee
The application fee for SSC CHSL Recruitment 2026 is Rs. 100. Women candidates and candidates belonging to SC, ST, PwBD, and Ex-Servicemen (ESM) categories eligible for reservation are exempted from the fee.
Category | Fee |
General/OBC/EWS (Male) | Rs. 100 |
Women (all categories) | Exempted |
SC/ST | Exempted |
PwBD | Exempted |
Ex-Servicemen (ESM) | Exempted |
Fee can be paid online through BHIM UPI, Net Banking, or Visa/MasterCard/Maestro/RuPay debit cards, up to 08 October 2026 (23:00 Hours). Fee once paid is not refundable or adjustable against any other exam.
SSC CHSL Selection Process
Selection for SSC CHSL Recruitment 2026 is through a Computer Based Examination conducted in two tiers.
Tier-I
Part | Subject | Questions/Marks |
I | English Language (Basic Knowledge) | 25/50 |
II | General Intelligence | 25/50 |
III | Quantitative Aptitude (Basic Arithmetic Skill) | 25/50 |
IV | General Awareness | 25/50 |
Tier-I consists of objective type, multiple-choice questions only, with a total duration of 60 minutes and negative marking of 0.50 marks per wrong answer.
Tier-II
Tier-II is conducted in two sessions on the same day, comprising four sections: Section-I (Mathematical Abilities and Reasoning & General Intelligence), Section-II (English Language & Comprehension and General Awareness), Section-III (Computer Knowledge Test, qualifying in nature), and Section-IV (Skill Test/Typing Test for DEO and LDC/JSA posts respectively). It is mandatory to qualify all sections of Tier-II. There is negative marking of 1 mark per wrong answer in Sections I and II.
How to Apply for SSC CHSL Recruitment 2026
1. Visit the official SSC website at ssc.gov.in or the "my SSC" mobile application.
2. Complete One-Time Registration (OTR) on the new SSC website - OTR generated on the earlier website will not work here.
3. Log in and fill out the SSC CHSL 2026 online application form.
4. Opt for Aadhaar-based authentication during OTR, if desired, to simplify photo/ID requirements at the exam venue.
5. Upload the required details and capture your photograph as per the instructions in the application module.
6. Pay the application fee online (if applicable) before 08 October 2026.
7. Submit the form and keep a printout for your records.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Start Date | 07 September 2026 |
| Application Last Date | 07 October 2026 |
| Last Date for Online Fee Payment | 08 October 2026 (Tentative) |
| Last Date for Challan Generation | 09 October 2026 (Tentative) |
| Last Date for Payment through Challan | 10 October 2026 (Tentative) |
| Correction Window Dates | Notify Later |
| Tier-I Exam Date | Notify Later |
| Tier-II Exam Date | Notify Later |
SSC CHSL Recruitment 2026 Important Links
- Apply Online: Click here
- Official Notification PDF: Click here
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