SSC CHSL Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 2,536 LDC, JSA, DEO Vacancies

SSC CHSL Recruitment 2026: The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the official notification for the Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination 2026. Through this recruitment, SSC will fill approximately 2,536 vacancies for Lower Division Clerk (LDC), Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA), Data Entry Operator (DEO) and Data Entry Operator Grade ‘A’ posts in various Ministries, Departments and Offices of the Government of India.

Eligible candidates who have passed 12th Standard can apply online from 07 September 2026 to 07 October 2026.

Post Details

SSC CHSL 2026 includes recruitment for the following posts:

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

Total Vacancies: Approximately 2,536 (Tentative)

Qualification

LDC/JSA:

• 12th Standard or equivalent examination from a recognized Board or University.

DEO/DEO Grade ‘A’:

• 12th Standard or equivalent examination from a recognized Board or University.

For DEO/DEO Grade ‘A’ in specified departments:

• 12th Standard in the Science stream with Mathematics as a subject.

Candidates appearing in the qualifying examination can also apply, provided they obtain the required qualification on or before the prescribed date.

Salary Details

• LDC / JSA: ₹19,900 – ₹63,200 (Pay Level-2)
• DEO: ₹25,500 – ₹81,100 (Pay Level-4)
• DEO: ₹29,200 – ₹92,300 (Pay Level-5)
• DEO Grade ‘A’: ₹25,500 – ₹81,100 (Pay Level-4)

Selected candidates will also receive Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA) and other benefits as per Central Government rules.

Age Limit

• Minimum Age: 18 Years
• Maximum Age: 27 Years
• Age Calculation Date: 01 August 2026

Age Relaxation:

• SC/ST: 5 Years
• OBC: 3 Years
• PwBD: Up to 10 Years
• PwBD (OBC): Up to 13 Years
• PwBD (SC/ST): Up to 15 Years
• Ex-Servicemen: As per Government rules
• Eligible Central Government Employees: As per Government rules
• Widows/Divorced Women: As per Government rules

Application Fee

• General / OBC / EWS: ₹100
• Women Candidates: No Fee
• SC Candidates: No Fee
• ST Candidates: No Fee
• PwBD Candidates: No Fee
• Eligible Ex-Servicemen: No Fee

The application fee must be paid online through the prescribed payment methods.

Selection Process

The SSC CHSL Recruitment 2026 selection process includes the following stages:

• Tier-I Computer Based Examination
• Tier-II Computer Based Examination
• Skill Test / Typing Test (as applicable)
• Document Verification
• Final Selection

Exam Pattern

Tier-I:

• English Language – 25 Questions (50 Marks)
• General Intelligence – 25 Questions (50 Marks)
• Quantitative Aptitude – 25 Questions (50 Marks)
• General Awareness – 25 Questions (50 Marks)
• Total: 100 Questions (200 Marks)
• Duration: 60 Minutes

Negative Marking:

• 0.50 marks will be deducted for every wrong answer in Tier-I.

Tier-II:

• Mathematical Abilities
• Reasoning & General Intelligence
• English Language & Comprehension
• General Awareness
• Computer Knowledge Test
• Skill Test / Typing Test

Typing Test / Skill Test

DEO:

• 15,000 key depressions per hour for specified departments.
• 8,000 key depressions per hour for other DEO posts.

LDC/JSA Typing Test:

• English: 35 words per minute
• Hindi: 30 words per minute

The Skill Test/Typing Test is qualifying in nature.

Minimum Qualifying Marks

• UR: 30%
• OBC / EWS: 25%
• All Other Categories: 20%

How to Apply

Eligible candidates can apply online through the official SSC website.

1. Visit the official SSC website.
2. Complete the One-Time Registration (OTR).
3. Log in using your registration credentials.
4. Select the SSC CHSL 2026 application.
5. Enter personal and educational details.
6. Upload the required photograph and signature.
7. Pay the application fee, if applicable.
8. Verify all details carefully.
9. Submit the application.
10. Download or print the submitted application for future reference.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 07 September 2026
• Application Start Date: 07 September 2026
• Last Date to Apply: 07 October 2026
• Last Date for Fee Payment: 08 October 2026
• Application Correction Window: 14 October 2026 to 16 October 2026
• Tier-I Exam: To be announced
• Tier-II Exam: To be announced

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