SSC CHSL 2026 Notification: 2,536 Vacancies, Apply Online

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has officially released the notification for the Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination, 2026, opening another major government job opportunity for candidates who have completed Class 12.

The SSC CHSL Recruitment 2026 notification was released on September 7, 2026, and the online application process has also started. The Commission has announced approximately 2,536 tentative vacancies for posts including Lower Divisional Clerk (LDC), Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA), Data Entry Operator (DEO) and DEO Grade ‘A’.

Eligible candidates can submit their applications through the official SSC website until October 7, 2026, at 11 PM. The examination dates for Tier-I and Tier-II will be announced separately by the Commission.

SSC CHSL Recruitment 2026: Key Details

The 2,536 vacancies are tentative at this stage. SSC has clarified that final vacancies will be determined later after scrutiny of information received from the concerned user departments. Updated post-wise and category-wise vacancies will be published on the Commission's website.

Which Posts Are Available Under SSC CHSL 2026?

The recruitment covers several Group C posts in central government ministries, departments, offices and other government organisations.

The major posts include:

• Lower Divisional Clerk (LDC)
• Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA)
• Data Entry Operator (DEO)
• Data Entry Operator Grade ‘A’

The pay level varies according to the post. LDC and JSA positions come under Pay Level 2, with a pay scale of ₹19,900 to ₹63,200. DEO posts are placed under Pay Level 4 or Level 5, while DEO Grade ‘A’ carries Pay Level 4.

SSC CHSL 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates applying for most SSC CHSL posts must have passed Class 12 or an equivalent examination from a recognised board or university.

However, there is an additional requirement for certain DEO and DEO Grade ‘A’ posts. Candidates applying for DEO/DEO Grade ‘A’ positions in the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, SSC and Ministry of Culture must have passed Class 12 in the Science stream with Mathematics as a subject.

Candidates who are appearing for their Class 12 examination can also apply, but they must have obtained the required qualification by October 7, 2026.

SSC has specifically stated that merely having the result under processing is not sufficient. The qualifying examination result must have been declared by the board or university by the cut-off date.

SSC CHSL 2026 Age Limit

The prescribed age limit for SSC CHSL 2026 is 18 to 27 years as on August 1, 2026.

Candidates must have been born between August 2, 1999, and August 1, 2008, to meet the standard age requirement.

Age relaxation is available for eligible reserved categories as per government rules. For example, the upper-age relaxation is five years for SC/ST candidates and three years for OBC candidates. Additional relaxations apply to PwBD, ex-servicemen and certain other categories.

SSC CHSL Application Fee 2026

The application fee for SSC CHSL 2026 is ₹100.

However, women candidates and candidates belonging to SC, ST, PwBD and eligible Ex-Servicemen categories are exempt from paying the examination fee.

Candidates who are required to pay the fee can make the payment through online modes including BHIM UPI, net banking and eligible debit cards.

The last date for online fee payment is October 8, 2026, at 11 PM.

SSC CHSL 2026 Application Correction Window

Candidates should carefully check all details before submitting the application.

SSC will provide an application correction window from October 14 to October 16, 2026, up to 11 PM.

The Commission will allow candidates to submit corrections twice. The correction charge will be ₹200 for the first correction and ₹500 for the second correction, irrespective of the candidate's gender or category.

SSC CHSL 2026 Selection Process

The selection process will be conducted through Tier-I and Tier-II Computer-Based Examinations.

Candidates will then have to appear for the applicable Skill Test or Typing Test. For LDC/JSA candidates, a Typing Test is applicable, while DEO candidates have to undergo the prescribed Skill Test.

SSC has also introduced sectional timing in the Tier-I examination. The paper contains four sections:

• English Language
• General Intelligence
• Quantitative Aptitude
• General Awareness

Each section has 25 questions carrying 50 marks, making the Tier-I examination a 200-mark paper with 100 questions. The standard duration is 60 minutes, with a sectional timer. There is also a 0.50-mark negative marking for every incorrect answer.

Tier-II includes Mathematical Abilities, Reasoning and General Intelligence, English Language and Comprehension, General Awareness, Computer Knowledge and the applicable Skill/Typing Test.

How to Apply for SSC CHSL Recruitment 2026

Candidates can apply online through the official SSC website or the mySSC mobile application.

Those who have not created a One-Time Registration (OTR) on the new SSC website will first need to complete the OTR process. SSC has clarified that OTR created on the old SSC website will not work on the new website.

After completing OTR, candidates can proceed with the CHSL application.

While filling out the form, candidates should carefully enter their personal details, educational information, category and examination centre preferences. SSC has advised applicants not to wait until the final day because heavy website traffic could cause problems while submitting the application.

Official SSC website: ssc.gov.in

SSC CHSL 2026 Exam Date

SSC has not yet announced the dates for the Tier-I and Tier-II examinations.

According to the official notification, the schedule for both computer-based examinations will be notified later. Candidates should therefore regularly check the official SSC website for updates regarding the examination schedule, admit card and city information.

Final Thoughts

The SSC CHSL Recruitment 2026 is an important opportunity for Class 12 pass candidates looking for central government jobs. With approximately 2,536 tentative vacancies across LDC, JSA and DEO-related posts, eligible candidates should complete the application process well before the deadline.

The most important deadline to remember is October 7, 2026, at 11 PM for submitting the application. The fee payment deadline is October 8, while corrections will be allowed from October 14 to October 16.

Since the vacancies are tentative and the Tier-I and Tier-II examination dates are yet to be announced, candidates should rely on the official SSC website for subsequent updates.