SSC CHSL Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 2536 LDC, JSA & DEO Posts 5 hours ago

SSC CHSL Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

Candidates should keep track of all important dates related to this recruitment to avoid missing any deadline. The schedule mentioned below is based on official information and may be updated from time to time.

SSC CHSL Vacancy 2026 Details

Here, you can find the position wise vacancies detail of each position open under SSC CHSL Recruitment 2026 notification. You can find here the number of vacancies, qualification, age limit and pay scale. The complete eligibility criteria of each position open under SSC is given below.

Lower Division Clerk (LDC) / Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA)

• No. of Vacancies: -

• Qualification: 12th Standard pass or equivalent from a recognized Board or University

• Age Limit: 18-27 years (as on 01-08-2026). Relaxation as per government rules.

• Pay Scale: Pay Level-2 (Rs. 19,900-63,200)

Data Entry Operator (DEO)

• No. of Vacancies: -

• Qualification: 12th Standard pass or equivalent from a recognized Board or University. For DEO in Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, SSC and Ministry of Culture: 12th Standard pass in Science stream with Mathematics as a subject.

• Age Limit: 18-27 years (as on 01-08-2026). Relaxation as per government rules.

• Pay Scale: Pay Level-4 (Rs. 25,500-81,100) and Level-5 (Rs. 29,200-92,300)

Data Entry Operator (DEO) Grade 'A'

• No. of Vacancies: -

• Qualification: 12th Standard pass or equivalent from a recognized Board or University. For DEO Grade 'A' in Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, SSC and Ministry of Culture: 12th Standard pass in Science stream with Mathematics as a subject.

• Age Limit: 18-27 years (as on 01-08-2026). Relaxation as per government rules.

• Pay Scale: Pay Level-4 (Rs. 25,500-81,100)

SSC CHSL Eligibility Criteria and Qualification

Eligibility for SSC CHSL Recruitment 2026 is assessed as on the cut-off date of 07 October 2026, and covers nationality, educational qualification, and age.

Nationality

A candidate must be a citizen of India, a subject of Nepal or Bhutan, or a person of Indian origin who has migrated from certain specified countries with the intention of settling permanently in India (candidates in the latter categories require an eligibility certificate from the Government of India).

SSC CHSL Qualification

Candidates who have appeared for their Class 12 exam can also apply, but they must have the qualifying result declared on or before 07 October 2026. Only a declared result counts - a result "under process" does not meet the requirement.

SSC CHSL Age Limit

The age limit for SSC CHSL Recruitment 2026 is 18 to 27 years, reckoned as on 01 August 2026. This means candidates born not before 02 August 1999 and not later than 01 August 2008 are eligible to apply. Age relaxation is available as per government norms.

Only male candidates are eligible for any vacancies reported in the Border Roads Organization (BRO).

SSC CHSL Salary

Selected candidates in SSC CHSL Recruitment 2026 will be placed on the following pay levels as per the 7th Central Pay Commission structure. In-hand/gross salary figures are not specified in the notification.

SSC CHSL Application Fee

Here is the complete information about SSC CHSL Recruitment 2026 application fee. We advise the candidates that read the rules, methods and guidelines in the official notification before any payment of the application fee.

SSC CHSL Selection Process

The detailed selection procedure has been mentioned in the official notification of SSC CHSL Recruitment 2026. But we are giving you here the short summary of the selection procedure. The candidates are advised to refer to official notification for selection procedure.

Selection Procedure:

• Tier-I: Computer Based Examination consisting of 4 parts – 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 (80 minutes for eligible scribe candidates). Negative marking: 0.50 marks per wrong answer.

• Tier-II: Computer Based Examination conducted in two sessions on the same day:

  • Session-I (2 hours 15 minutes):
    Section-I: Mathematical Abilities (30 Qs) + Reasoning & General Intelligence (30 Qs) = 60 Qs × 3 = 180 marks (1 hour)
    Section-II: English Language & Comprehension (40 Qs) + General Awareness (20 Qs) = 60 Qs × 3 = 180 marks (1 hour)
    Section-III: Computer Knowledge Test (15 Qs × 3 = 45 marks) – Qualifying in nature (15 minutes)

  • Session-II:
    Section-IV: Skill Test/Typing Test – Qualifying in nature
    Part A: Skill Test for DEO (Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, SSC, Ministry of Culture) – 15000 key depressions/hour, 15 minutes
    Part B: Skill Test for other DEOs – 8000 key depressions/hour, 15 minutes
    Part C: Typing Test for LDC/JSA – English: 35 wpm / Hindi: 30 wpm, 10 minutes

• Minimum Qualifying Marks (Tier-I and Section-I, II, III of Tier-II): UR: 30%, OBC/EWS: 25%, All other categories: 20%

• Merit List: Prepared on the basis of aggregate marks scored in Section-I & Section-II of Tier-II examination only, subject to qualifying Section-III and Section-IV.

• Tie-breaking: Marks in Section-I of Tier-II → Marks in Tier-I → Date of Birth (older candidate ranked higher).

• Final Allotment: Based on merit-cum-preference of posts/departments submitted by candidates through Online Option Form.

• Document Verification: Conducted by User Ministries/Departments/Organizations after declaration of final result.

How to Apply for SSC CHSL Recruitment 2026

Here is the complete procedure to apply for SSC CHSL Recruitment 2026. The candidates should read the complete procedure to apply in the official notification from the links given below.

The application procedure for is not fully online. Candidates are advised to follow the detailed instructions given below.

1. Visit the official website https://ssc.gov.in or download the my SSC mobile application from Google Play Store.

2. Complete One-Time Registration (OTR) on the new website if not already done. Earlier OTR from https://ssc.nic.in will not be functional.

3. Candidates are advised to opt for Aadhaar Based Authentication during OTR process.

4. Login using Registration Number and password.

5. Click Apply link in ‘Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination 2026’ section under ‘Latest Notifications’ tab.

6. Fill in all required details in the online application form including educational qualifications, examination centre preferences, typing test medium, etc.

7. Capture a live photograph using the application module (without cap or spectacles, full frontal view, plain background).

8. Upload scanned signature in JPEG/JPG format (10 to 20 KB), dimensions approximately 6.0 cm (width) x 2.0 cm (height).

9. PwBD/PwD candidates willing to avail reservation/scribe/compensatory time must upload Certificate of Disability as applicable.

10. Preview and verify all details before final submission.

11. Pay application fee of Rs. 100/- online (if not exempted) through BHIM UPI, Net Banking, or Visa/MasterCard/Maestro/RuPay Debit cards by 08-10-2026 (23:00 Hours).

12. Take a printout of the submitted application form for future reference.

13. Window for Application Form Correction is available from 14-10-2026 to 16-10-2026 (23:00 Hours) with applicable correction charges.

SSC CHSL Important Instructions

• Applications must be submitted only in online mode; no offline applications are accepted.

• Candidates can select up to three exam centres in order of priority.

• Fee once paid is non-refundable and cannot be adjusted against any other exam.

• The correction window (14–16 October 2026) allows a maximum of two modifications/re-submissions to the application; only applications with fee received (or fee-exempted) are eligible for correction.

• Applications remaining "Incomplete" due to non-receipt of fee will be summarily rejected.

• The Tier-I and Tier-II exam schedule will be announced separately.

SSC CHSL Recruitment 2026 Important Links

• Apply Online: Click here

• Official Notification PDF: Click here

• Official Website: Click here