📢 The Staff Selection Commission has opened applications for the Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination 2026. A total of 2,536 vacancies are up for grabs for LDC, JSA and DEO posts across central government departments. If you have passed Class 12, here is everything you need to know.
Table of Contents
- Overview
- Vacancy Details
- Eligibility Criteria
- Important Dates
- Application Fee
- Selection Process
- How to Apply
- Important Links
Overview
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC), New Delhi, has released the official notification for the SSC CHSL 2026 examination. This is the national-level recruitment for Lower Division Clerk (LDC), Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA), Data Entry Operator (DEO) and DEO Grade ‘A’ posts in various ministries, departments and offices of the Government of India.
Online applications are open on the official SSC portal from 7 September 2026, and the last date to apply is 7 October 2026. Candidates must complete the One Time Registration (OTR) on the new SSC portal before filling the form.
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Group | Pay Scale (7th CPC) | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Division Clerk (LDC) / Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) | Group ‘C’ | Pay Level-2 (₹19,900 – ₹63,200) | 2,536 (total) |
| Data Entry Operator (DEO) | Group ‘C’ | Pay Level-4 / Pay Level-5 | |
| Data Entry Operator, Grade ‘A’ | Group ‘C’ | Pay Level-4 (₹25,500 – ₹81,100) |
Eligibility Criteria
Educational qualification: Must have passed Class 12 (10+2 / Intermediate) or equivalent from a recognized board or university. For DEO / DEO Grade ‘A’ in the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Ministry of Culture and SSC itself, 12th pass in the Science stream with Mathematics is required. Candidates appearing in the 12th exam can also apply if they qualify by 7 October 2026.
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Minimum age | 18 years |
| Maximum age | 27 years (as on 1 August 2026) |
| Eligible date of birth | 2 August 1999 to 1 August 2008 |
| OBC relaxation | 3 years (up to 30) |
| SC / ST relaxation | 5 years (up to 32) |
| PwBD relaxation | 10 years (UR), 13 years (OBC), 15 years (SC/ST) |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification released | 7 September 2026 |
| Online application starts | 7 September 2026 |
| Last date to apply online | 7 October 2026 (11:00 PM) |
| Last date for fee payment | 8 October 2026 (11:00 PM) |
| Application correction window | 14 – 16 October 2026 |
| Tier-I exam (CBE) | To be notified soon |
| Tier-II exam (CBE) | To be notified soon |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS (male) | ₹100 |
| All women candidates | Nil (exempted) |
| SC / ST / PwBD / ESM | Nil (exempted) |
| Correction charge (1st time) | ₹200 |
| Correction charge (2nd time) | ₹500 |
Payment mode: online via BHIM UPI, net banking, debit or credit card.
Selection Process
SSC CHSL 2026 selection happens in stages:
- Tier-I: Computer-based exam of 100 questions for 200 marks — English, Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude and General Awareness, 60 minutes, with 0.50 negative marking per wrong answer.
- Tier-II: Computer-based exam in two sessions covering mathematical abilities, reasoning, English comprehension, general awareness and a qualifying computer knowledge test.
- Skill / typing test: Data entry speed test for DEO posts (15,000 key depressions per hour) and typing test for LDC/JSA (English 35 wpm / Hindi 30 wpm).
- Document verification and medical examination for shortlisted candidates.
How to Apply
- Visit the official SSC portal, ssc.gov.in, or open the mySSC app.
- Complete the One Time Registration (OTR) on the new portal (old ssc.nic.in OTR is not valid). Aadhaar-based biometric authentication is advised.
- Log in with your registration number and password, then go to “Latest Notifications”.
- Click “Apply” under “Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination 2026”.
- Fill in educational details, pick 3 exam centre preferences in the same region, and choose your exam/typing medium.
- Capture a live photo through the webcam/app and upload your signature in JPEG format (10–20 KB).
- Pay the fee online if applicable, preview the form, and submit before 7 October 2026 (11:00 PM). Save the confirmation page.
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