SSC CHSL Recruitment 2026: 2536 Vacancies, Apply Online

1. SSC CHSL Recruitment 2026: 2536 Vacancies, Apply Online – Overview

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the notification for the Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination, 2026 (CHSL 2026). Through SSC CHSL 2026, eligible candidates can apply for posts including Lower Division Clerk (LDC)/Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA), Data Entry Operator (DEO) and Data Entry Operator Grade 'A' in various Central Government ministries, departments and organizations.

2. SSC CHSL 2026 – Important Details

3. SSC CHSL Vacancy 2026

SSC has initially indicated approximately 2,536 tentative vacancies.

The vacancy figure is tentative. SSC will publish the final vacancy details subsequently after the concerned departments provide and verify their vacancy information.

4. SSC CHSL Post & Salary

5. SSC CHSL Eligibility 2026

Educational Qualification

Candidates should have passed Class 12th / Higher Secondary or an equivalent examination from a recognized Board or University.

For certain DEO/DEO Grade 'A' posts, a specific educational requirement applies, including 12th Standard with Science stream and Mathematics as a subject. Candidates should carefully check the post-specific qualification in the official notification before applying.

Important Qualification Date

The candidate must possess the required educational qualification on 01 August 2026.

6. SSC CHSL Age Limit 2026

Candidates should have been born between 02 August 1999 and 01 August 2008, subject to applicable category-wise age relaxation.

7. Age Relaxation

Applicable relaxation is provided to eligible reserved and other categories according to Government of India rules.

Other relaxations are applicable according to the provisions given in the notification.

8. SSC CHSL Application Fee 2026

Women candidates and candidates belonging to SC, ST, PwBD and eligible Ex-Servicemen categories are exempt from payment of the application fee.

9. SSC CHSL Important Dates 2026

10. SSC CHSL Selection Process 2026

11. SSC CHSL Tier-I Exam Pattern 2026

Tier-I is a Computer Based Examination containing four sections.

The introduction of sectional timing means candidates have a fixed time for each section rather than one unrestricted 60-minute period.

12. SSC CHSL Tier-II Exam Pattern 2026

Tier-II is conducted in two sessions on the same day.

Session-I

Session-II

Section-IV : Skill Test / Typing Test

For DEO posts, a Skill Test is conducted.

For LDC/JSA posts, a Typing Test is conducted.

These tests are qualifying in nature.

Tier-II Negative Marking

Negative Marking : 1 mark for each wrong answer in Sections I, II and III.

The final merit is based on the applicable marks from Tier-II, subject to qualifying the required sections/tests.

13. SSC CHSL Typing / Skill Test

14. How to Apply for SSC CHSL 2026

Candidates need to apply online through the SSC website.

Application Steps

SSC has specifically stated that OTR created on the old SSC website (ssc.nic.in) will not be functional on the new SSC website; candidates who have not generated OTR on the new website need to do so.

15. Important Instructions

16. Important Links

• SSC One-Time Registration (OTR)Open
• SSC Candidate LoginOpen
• Official NotificationOpen

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17. Frequently Asked Questions