SSC CHSL Recruitment 2026 : The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the notification for the Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination, 2026 (SSC CHSL 2026) for recruitment to Group C posts of Lower Divisional Clerk/Junior Secretariat Assistant (LDC/JSA) and Data Entry Operator (DEO/DEO Grade ‘A’) in various Ministries/Departments of the Government of India, with approximately 2,536 tentative vacancies. Candidates who have passed 12th can apply online at ssc.gov.in from 07/09/2026 to 07/10/2026 (23:00 Hours).
Level-4 (₹25,500 – ₹81,100) and Level-5 (₹29,200 – ₹92,300)
Data Entry Operator, Grade ‘A’
Level-4 (₹25,500 – ₹81,100)
The vacancy figure is tentative. Final post-wise and category-wise vacancies will be published on the SSC website (Candidate’s Corner > Tentative Vacancy).
The Commission does not collect state-wise/zone-wise vacancies; candidates should contact the concerned User Departments for these details.
Only male candidates are eligible for vacancies, if any, in the Border Roads Organization (BRO).
SSC CHSL Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria
1. Age Limit (as on 01 August 2026)
Minimum Age: 18 years
Maximum Age: 27 years
Candidates must be born between 02 August 1999 and 01 August 2008 (both dates inclusive).
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 the actual age
Central Government Civilian Employees (3+ years regular service)
Up to 40 years (45 years for SC/ST)
Widows/Divorced/Judicially Separated Women (not remarried)
Up to 35 years (40 years for SC/ST)
2. Educational Qualification (as on 07 October 2026)
LDC/JSA and DEO/DEO Grade ‘A’ (general): Passed 12th Standard or equivalent examination from a recognized Board or University.
DEO/DEO Grade ‘A’ in the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, Staff Selection Commission and Ministry of Culture: 12th Standard pass in Science stream with Mathematics as a subject from a recognized Board or equivalent.
Candidates who have appeared in 12th can also apply, but must hold the essential qualification on or before the cut-off date, 07/10/2026.
SSC CHSL Recruitment 2026 Application Fee
Category
Fee (Non-refundable)
General/OBC/EWS and other male candidates
₹100/-
Women, SC, ST, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen (eligible for reservation)
Nil
Fee can be paid online through BHIM UPI, Net Banking, or Visa, MasterCard, Maestro and RuPay Debit Cards, up to 08/10/2026 (23:00 Hours).
SSC CHSL Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
Tier-I (Computer Based Examination): Objective type, multiple choice questions only.
Tier-II (Computer Based Examination): Four sections, including Computer Knowledge Test and Skill Test/Typing Test.
Document Verification: Conducted by the User Departments/Ministries after the declaration of the final result.
Marks in multi-shift exams are normalized as per the Commission’s procedure, and the final allotment of posts is made on the basis of merit-cum-preferences given by candidates.
Tier-I Exam Pattern
Part
Subject
Questions
Maximum 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
Total
100
200
Duration: 60 minutes (80 minutes for candidates eligible for a scribe).
Negative Marking: 0.50 marks for each wrong answer.
Tier-II Exam Pattern
Section
Subject
Questions
Maximum Marks
Section-I
Mathematical Abilities (30) and Reasoning & General Intelligence (30)
60
180
Section-II
English Language & Comprehension (40) and General Awareness (20)
60
180
Section-III
Computer Knowledge Test (qualifying in nature)
15
45
Section-IV
Skill Test (DEO) / Typing Test (LDC/JSA) (qualifying in nature)
–
–
Sections I to III are held in Session-I; the Skill Test/Typing Test is held in Session-II on the same day.
Negative Marking: 1 mark for each wrong answer in Section-I, Section-II and Section-III.
Candidates must qualify in all sections of Tier-II.
Skill Test / Typing Test Details
DEO/DEO Grade ‘A’ (Ministries listed under the Science with Maths requirement): Data entry speed of 15,000 key depressions per hour, 15 minutes.
DEO/DEO Grade ‘A’ (other Departments): Data entry speed of 8,000 key depressions per hour, 15 minutes.
LDC/JSA Typing Test: 35 words per minute in English or 30 words per minute in Hindi (medium chosen in the application form), 10 minutes.
SSC CHSL Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
Event
Date
Online Application Start Date
07 September 2026
Online Application Last Date
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)
Tier-I Exam Date
To be notified later
Tier-II Exam Date
To be notified later
SSC CHSL 2026 Exam Centres in Gujarat
Gujarat falls under the Western Region (WR) of SSC. Candidates must choose three centres in order of priority within the same region.
Ahmedabad (7001)
Gandhinagar (7012)
Mehsana (7013)
Rajkot (7006)
Surat (7007)
Vadodara (7002)
SSC CHSL Recruitment 2026: How to Apply, Step by Step
Complete the One Time Registration (OTR) on the SSC portal, if not already done.
Log in and select the Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination, 2026 application link.
Fill out the online application form carefully, including your post preferences, three exam centres in order of priority, and the Typing Test medium (Hindi or English).
Upload the required photograph and signature as per the specifications.
Pay the application fee online (if applicable) by 08/10/2026 (23:00 Hours).
Submit the application and keep a printout for future reference. Fee-payable candidates should verify the “Payment Status”, as applications with unpaid fees are rejected.
Important Instructions
Apply well before the last date, since the last date to submit the application is 07/10/2026.
The date of birth filled in the form must match the Matriculation/Secondary certificate, and no later change is allowed.
The notification states that the schedule is tentative; changes will be communicated only on the SSC website.
Helpline for any difficulty in filling the form: 18003093063 (Toll Free).
