The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has issued a new official notification for the Combined Higher Secondary Level (CHSL) Examination 2026, inviting applications for a total of 2,536 posts. The application process began on September 7, 2026, and candidates can submit the for until October 7, 2026. Applicants age must be between 18 and 27 years. The application fee varies depending on the applicable category/post. Before submitting the application for, candidates must read the official notification PDF for eligibility, educational qualifications, application fee, salary, selection process, important dates, and other instructions.
Important Date
- Notification Released : 06 September 2026
- Application Start : 07 September 2026
- Last Date for Apply Online : 07 October 2026
- Last Date for Fee Payment : 08 October 2026
- Correction Date : 14-16 October 2026
- Exam Date : Notify Soon
- Admit Card : Before Exam
- Result : Notify Soon
Application Fees
- General / OBC / EWS : 100/-
- SC / ST : 0/-
- PH (Divyang) / Female : 0/-
- Correction First Time : 200/–
- Correction Second Time : 500/-
- Pay the Exam Fee Through Online Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / IMPS / Cash Card / Mobile Wallet, etc.
Age Limit
- Minimum Age : 18 Years
- Maximum Age : 27 Years
- Age relaxation for Reserved Category candidates as per Rules.
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | No. of Posts |
|---|---|
| Lower Division Clerk (LDC)/Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA), Data Entry Operator (DEO), DEO Grade ‘A’ (combined) | Approx. 2,536 (tentative; post-wise and category-wise break-up not yet released) |
Eligibility Criteria
- 10+2 Intermediate Exam from Any Recognized Board in India.
- For more details check the official SSC 10+2 CHSL Recruitment 2026 notification.
Salary
| Post | Pay Level |
|---|---|
| Lower Division Clerk (LDC)/Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) | Pay Level-2 (Rs. 19,900–63,200) |
| Data Entry Operator (DEO) | Pay Level-4 (Rs. 25,500–81,100) and Level-5 (Rs. 29,200–92,300) |
| Data Entry Operator, Grade ‘A’ | Pay Level-4 (Rs. 25,500–81,100) |
Selection Process
- Computer Based Examination
Tier-I
| Part | Subject | Questions/Marks |
|---|---|---|
| I | English Language (Basic Knowledge) | 25/50 |
| II | General Intelligence | 25/50 |
| III | Quantitative Aptitude (Basic Arithmetic Skill) | 25/50 |
| IV | General Awareness | 25/50 |
Tier-I consists of objective type, multiple-choice questions only, with a total duration of 60 minutes and negative marking of 0.50 marks per wrong answer.
Tier-II
Tier-II is conducted in two sessions on the same day, comprising four sections: Section-I (Mathematical Abilities and Reasoning & General Intelligence), Section-II (English Language & Comprehension and General Awareness), Section-III (Computer Knowledge Test, qualifying in nature), and Section-IV (Skill Test/Typing Test for DEO and LDC/JSA posts respectively). It is mandatory to qualify all sections of Tier-II. There is negative marking of 1 mark per wrong answer in Sections I and II.
SSC 10+2 CHSL Recruitment 2026: How to Apply
- Visit the official website (https://ssc.gov.in/) of SSC CHSL. Candidate Can Apply Between 07 September 2026 to 07 October 2026.
- Candidate Read the Official Notification Before Applying in “SSC 10+2 CHSL Recruitment 2026”.
- Kindly Check and Collect the All Document – Eligibility, ID Proof, Address Details, Basic Details.
- Kindly Ready Scan Document Related to Recruitment Form – Photo, Sign, ID Proof, etc.
- Before Submit the Application Form Must Check the Preview and All details Carefully.
- Take A Print Out of Final Submitted Form.