SSC CHSL Notification 2026 – Overview
| Particulars |
Details |
| Recruiting Organization |
Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Examination Name |
Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination, 2026 |
| Posts Offered |
LDC, JSA, Data Entry Operator (DEO) & DEO Grade 'A' |
| Total Vacancies |
Approx. 2,536 Posts |
| Pay Scale |
Level-2 (Rs. 19,900 – 63,200) to Level-5 (Rs. 29,200 – 92,300) |
| Category |
Central Government Jobs (Group 'C') |
| Application Mode |
Online (via ssc.gov.in) |
| Selection Process |
Tier-I (CBE) + Tier-II (CBE & Skill/Typing Test) + DV |
| Official Website |
ssc.gov.in |
Post-Wise Vacancy and Pay Structure
| Post Designation |
Classification |
Pay Matrix Level |
Basic Pay Scale |
| Lower Division Clerk (LDC) / Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) |
Group 'C' Non-Technical |
Pay Level-2 |
Rs. 19,900 – Rs. 63,200/- |
| Data Entry Operator (DEO) |
Group 'C' Technical |
Pay Level-4 / Level-5 |
Rs. 25,500 – Rs. 81,100 / Rs. 29,200 – Rs. 92,300/- |
| Data Entry Operator, Grade 'A' |
Group 'C' Technical |
Pay Level-4 |
Rs. 25,500 – Rs. 81,100/- |
Eligibility Criteria
1. Educational Qualification (as on 01.08.2026):
- For LDC / JSA and DEO / DEO Grade 'A' (General): Must have passed 12th Standard or equivalent examination from a recognized Board or University.
- For DEO Grade 'A' in the Office of Comptroller and Auditor General of India (C&AG), Ministry of Consumer Affairs, etc.: 12th Standard pass in Science stream with Mathematics as a compulsory subject from a recognized Board or equivalent.
2. Age Limit (as on 01.08.2026):
Candidates must be between 18 and 27 years of age (born between 02.08.1999 and 01.08.2008, both dates inclusive).
Upper Age Relaxations:
| Reserved Category |
Upper Age Relaxation |
| SC / ST |
5 Years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) |
3 Years |
| PwBD (Unreserved / EWS) |
10 Years |
| PwBD (OBC) |
13 Years |
| PwBD (SC / ST) |
15 Years |
| Ex-Servicemen (ESM) |
3 Years after deduction of military service rendered |
| Defence Personnel disabled in operation |
3 Years (8 years for SC/ST) |
| Central Govt Civil Employees (3 yrs continuous service) |
Up to 40 years of age (45 years for SC/ST) |
Application Fee
| Candidate Category |
Application Fee |
| Women Candidates (All Categories) |
NIL (Exempted) |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen |
NIL (Exempted) |
| General (UR) / OBC / EWS (Male) |
Rs. 100/- |
Fee can be paid online via BHIM UPI, Net Banking, or Visa/MasterCard/RuPay Debit cards.
Scheme of SSC CHSL Examination
Tier-I Computer-Based Examination (Objective Type):
| Part |
Subject / Section |
No. of Questions |
Max Marks |
Duration |
| Part I |
English Language (Basic Knowledge) |
25 |
50 |
60 Minutes (80 mins for scribe candidates) |
| Part II |
General Intelligence & Reasoning |
25 |
50 |
| Part III |
Quantitative Aptitude (Basic Arithmetic Skill) |
25 |
50 |
| Part IV |
General Awareness |
25 |
50 |
| Total |
4 Sections |
100 Questions |
200 Marks |
60 Minutes |
Negative Marking: 0.50 marks will be deducted for each incorrect response in Tier-I.
Tier-II Examination Structure:
- Session-I (2 hours 15 mins):
- Section-I: Module-I (Mathematical Abilities - 30 Qs) & Module-II (Reasoning and General Intelligence - 30 Qs) = 60 Qs (180 Marks).
- Section-II: Module-I (English Language and Comprehension - 40 Qs) & Module-II (General Awareness - 20 Qs) = 60 Qs (180 Marks).
- Section-III: Module-I (Computer Knowledge Test - 15 Qs / 45 Marks, Qualifying in nature).
- Session-II (Skill / Typing Test):
- Module-II (Skill Test for DEO): Data Entry Speed of 8,000 Key Depressions per hour (15 minutes). For DEO in C&AG: 15,000 Key Depressions per hour.
- Module-II (Typing Test for LDC / JSA): Speed of 35 words per minute (w.p.m.) in English or 30 w.p.m. in Hindi (10 minutes).
Important Dates
| Milestone / Event |
Official Schedule |
| Starting Date of Online Application |
23rd June 2026 |
| Closing Date of Online Application |
24th July 2026 (23:00 Hrs) |
| Last Date for Online Fee Payment |
25th July 2026 (23:00 Hrs) |
| Application Form Correction Window |
28th to 29th July 2026 |
| Tier-I Computer Based Examination |
October – November 2026 |
| Tier-II Computer Based Examination |
To be notified later |
Important Official Web Links
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) – SSC CHSL 2026
What is the minimum qualification required for SSC CHSL 2026?
Candidates must have passed Class 12 (Higher Secondary / Intermediate) from a recognized State or Central Education Board.
What is the age limit for SSC CHSL examination?
The candidate must be between 18 and 27 years old as on 1st August 2026, with statutory relaxations of 3 years for OBC, 5 years for SC/ST, and up to 15 years for PwBD.
Is there any negative marking in the Tier-I examination?
Yes, 0.50 marks are deducted for every incorrect answer in the Tier-I Computer-Based Examination.
What is the application fee for female applicants?
All female candidates, SC, ST, PwBD, and Ex-Servicemen are completely exempt from paying any application fee.
