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
- Official Website: Click here
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