SSC CHSL 2026 Notification PDF Out: 2536 LDC, JSA & DEO Vacancies – Online Application, Eligibility, Age Limit & Exam Pattern (AP & Telangana Candidates). SSC CHSL 2026 Notification released for 2536 LDC, JSA & DEO posts. Check SSC CHSL 2026 online application dates, eligibility, age limit, exam pattern, fee & AP/Telangana exam centres.
SSC CHSL 2026 Notification has been officially released by the Staff Selection Commission on 07-09-2026 for recruitment to 2536 tentative vacancies of Lower Divisional Clerk (LDC)/ Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) and Data Entry Operator (DEO)/ DEO Grade ‘A’ posts under various Central Government Ministries, Departments and Offices. The SSC CHSL 2026 online application process starts on 07-09-2026 and closes on 07-10-2026.
This detailed guide covers SSC CHSL 2026 eligibility criteria, age limit, educational qualification, application fee, exam pattern for Tier-I and Tier-II, selection process, salary/pay scale, important dates, documents required and step-by-step how to apply process — with special notes for candidates from Andhra Pradesh and Telangana on regional exam centres and eligibility.
SSC CHSL 2026 Overview – Quick Summary Table
Before going into the details, here is a quick snapshot of the SSC CHSL Combined Higher Secondary Level Examination 2026 for candidates who want a fast overview of the recruitment notification.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Name of Examination | Combined Higher Secondary Level (10+2) Examination, 2026 (SSC CHSL 2026) |
| Posts Notified | Lower Division Clerk (LDC)/ Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA), Data Entry Operator (DEO), DEO Grade ‘A’ |
| Total Vacancies | Approx. 2536 (Tentative) |
| Notification Release Date | 07-09-2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 07-09-2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 07-10-2026 (23:00 Hours) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 08-10-2026 (23:00 Hours) |
| Application Correction Window | 14-10-2026 to 16-10-2026 (23:00 Hours) |
| Mode of Application | Online only (ssc.gov.in or my SSC mobile app) |
| Exam Mode | Computer Based Examination (CBE) – Tier-I and Tier-II |
| Official Website | https://ssc.gov.in |
SSC CHSL 2026 Important Dates
Candidates planning to apply for SSC CHSL Recruitment 2026 must keep a close eye on the following schedule so that no step of the application process is missed.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notice Upload on SSC Website | 07-09-2026 |
| Start of Online Application | 07-09-2026 |
| Last Date for Submission of Online Application | 07-10-2026 (23:00 Hrs) |
| Last Date for Online Fee Payment | 08-10-2026 (23:00 Hrs) |
| Application Form Correction Window | 14-10-2026 to 16-10-2026 (23:00 Hrs) |
| SSC CHSL Tier-I Exam Date | To be notified later |
| SSC CHSL Tier-II Exam Date | To be notified later |
SSC CHSL 2026 Vacancy Details (LDC/JSA & DEO Posts)
SSC has announced approx. 2536 tentative vacancies for this cycle, spread across Lower Division Clerk/ Junior Secretariat Assistant and Data Entry Operator categories in various Ministries, Departments, Constitutional Bodies and Statutory Bodies of the Government of India.
| Post Name | Vacancy Status |
|---|---|
| Lower Division Clerk (LDC) / Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) | Included in total tentative vacancy of 2536 |
| Data Entry Operator (DEO) – Pay Level 4 & 5 | Included in total tentative vacancy of 2536 |
| Data Entry Operator Grade ‘A’ | Included in total tentative vacancy of 2536 |
| Total (Tentative) | Approx. 2536 Vacancies |
SSC CHSL 2026 Eligibility Criteria – Age Limit
The age limit for SSC CHSL 2026 is calculated as on the crucial reckoning date fixed by the Commission, and category-wise age relaxation is admissible as per Government of India norms.
Age Limit as on 01-08-2026
The minimum and maximum age limit for SSC CHSL 2026 is 18 to 27 years. Candidates born not before 02-08-1999 and not later than 01-08-2008 are eligible to apply for LDC/JSA and DEO posts.
SSC CHSL 2026 Age Relaxation Table
| Category | Age Relaxation Beyond Upper Limit |
|---|---|
| SC/ ST | 5 years |
| OBC | 3 years |
| PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities) | 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 (hostilities/disturbed area) | 3 years |
| Defence Personnel disabled in operation (SC/ST) | 8 years |
| Central Govt. Civilian Employees (3+ years regular service) | Up to 40 years of age |
| Central Govt. Civilian Employees, SC/ST (3+ years regular service) | Up to 45 years of age |
| Widows/ Divorced Women/ Judicially Separated Women (not remarried) | Up to 35 years of age |
| Widows/ Divorced Women/ Judicially Separated Women, SC/ST (not remarried) | Up to 40 years of age |
The date of birth entered in the online application must match the Matriculation/Secondary Examination Certificate — no request for change will be entertained later. Age relaxation is not admissible to sons, daughters or dependents of Ex-Servicemen.
SSC CHSL 2026 Eligibility – Educational Qualification
The educational qualification for SSC CHSL 2026 differs slightly depending on the post applied for, and must be held as on the cut-off date of 07-10-2026.
Qualification for LDC/JSA
Candidates must have passed 12th Standard (10+2) or equivalent examination from a recognized Board or University.
Qualification for DEO / DEO Grade ‘A’
Same 12th Standard pass requirement applies, except for DEO posts in the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, Staff Selection Commission and Ministry of Culture, where candidates must have passed 12th Standard in Science stream with Mathematics as a subject.
Candidates who have appeared for their 12th Standard examination and are awaiting results may also apply, but they must possess the essential qualification on or before 07-10-2026. Degrees/diplomas obtained through Open and Distance Learning (ODL) or Online mode are accepted only if approved by the UGC’s Distance Education Bureau for the relevant period — the approval certificate must be produced at the time of Document Verification.
SSC CHSL 2026 Application Fee Details
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General/ UR/ OBC/ EWS (Male) | Rs. 100/- |
| Women (All Categories), SC, ST, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen (ESM) | Exempted (No Fee) |
The fee can be paid online through BHIM UPI, Net Banking, or Visa/MasterCard/Maestro/RuPay debit cards up to 08-10-2026 (23:00 Hrs). Fee once paid is non-refundable and cannot be adjusted against any other examination. Applications with fee not received by SSC will show status “Incomplete” and will be summarily rejected — no late fee payment request will be entertained.
SSC CHSL 2026 Selection Process / Mode of Selection
Selection to LDC/JSA and DEO posts under SSC CHSL 2026 is made through the following stages:
- Tier-I – Computer Based Examination (Objective Type)
- Tier-II – Computer Based Examination (4 Sections including Skill Test/ Typing Test)
- Document Verification (DV) – Conducted by the concerned User Ministry/Department
Minimum Qualifying Marks (Tier-I & Tier-II Sections I, II, III)
| Category | Minimum Qualifying Marks |
|---|---|
| UR (Unreserved) | 30% |
| OBC / EWS | 25% |
| All Other Categories (SC/ST/PwBD/ESM) | 20% |
Candidates are shortlisted for Tier-II based on normalized Tier-I scores. In Tier-II, it is mandatory to qualify all four sections — Section-III (Computer Knowledge Test) and Section-IV (Skill Test/Typing Test) are qualifying in nature only. The final merit list is prepared using aggregate marks of Section-I and Section-II of Tier-II only, subject to qualifying Sections III and IV. Post allotment is done strictly on merit-cum-preference basis, and once exercised, post preferences are final and irreversible.
SSC CHSL 2026 Exam Pattern – Tier-I
Tier-I is an Objective Type, Multiple Choice Computer Based Examination consisting of four parts to be attempted within a combined duration, with individual sectional timers.
| Part | Subject | Questions/Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| I | English Language (Basic Knowledge) | 25/50 | 60 Minutes total (15 min sectional timer per part; 80 minutes for Scribe-eligible candidates) |
| II | General Intelligence | 25/50 | |
| III | Quantitative Aptitude (Basic Arithmetic Skill) | 25/50 | |
| IV | General Awareness | 25/50 |
Tier-I questions are set in English, Hindi and other opted regional languages (except Part-I English Language). There is a negative marking of 0.50 marks for each wrong answer in Tier-I.
SSC CHSL 2026 Exam Pattern – Tier-II
Tier-II is conducted in two sessions on the same day — Session-I (Sections I, II, III) and Session-II (Section IV Skill/Typing Test).
| Section | Subject | Questions | Max. Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Section-I | A: Mathematical Abilities B: Reasoning & General Intelligence |
30 + 30 = 60 | 180 | 1 Hour |
| Section-II | A: English Language & Comprehension B: General Awareness |
40 + 20 = 60 | 180 | 1 Hour |
| Section-III | Computer Knowledge Test (Qualifying) | 15 | 45 | 15 Minutes |
| Section-IV | Skill Test (DEO)/ Typing Test (LDC/JSA) — Qualifying | — | — | 10–15 Minutes |
| Total (Session-I Duration) | — | 135 | 405 | 2 Hrs 15 Min |
There is a negative marking of 1 mark for each wrong answer in Section-I, Section-II and Section-III of Tier-II. Compensatory time is provided to Scribe-eligible PwBD candidates in every section.
Skill Test / Typing Test Norms
- DEO (Ministry of Consumer Affairs, SSC, Ministry of Culture): 15,000 key depressions per hour, 15 minutes duration.
- DEO (Other Departments): 8,000 key depressions per hour, 15 minutes duration.
- LDC/JSA Typing Test: 35 w.p.m. in English or 30 w.p.m. in Hindi (Mangal font mandatory for Hindi), 10 minutes duration.
SSC CHSL 2026 Syllabus (Brief)
Tier-I and Tier-II Mathematical Abilities cover Number Systems, Percentages, Ratio & Proportion, Algebra, Geometry, Mensuration, Trigonometry and Statistics. Reasoning/General Intelligence covers Analogy, Classification, Series, Coding-Decoding and Non-Verbal reasoning. English Language covers Grammar, Vocabulary, Error Spotting, Cloze Test and Comprehension. General Awareness covers Current Affairs, History, Geography, Polity, Economy and Science. Tier-II Computer Knowledge covers Computer Basics, MS Office, Internet/Email and Cyber Security fundamentals.
SSC CHSL 2026 How to Apply – Online Application Process
SSC CHSL 2026 applications must be submitted only in online mode through the new SSC Headquarters website or the “my SSC” mobile application. Follow these steps carefully:
- Visit the official website https://ssc.gov.in or open the my SSC mobile app.
- Complete One-Time Registration (OTR) on the new website. Note: OTR generated on the old website (ssc.nic.in) will NOT work on the new portal — a fresh OTR is compulsory for first-time users on the new site.
- Opt for Aadhaar Based Authentication during OTR — this protects your application from rejection due to photograph/signature format issues.
- Log in and select the SSC CHSL 2026 application link.
- Capture your live photograph through the application module’s camera feature (pre-existing photographs are not accepted unless Aadhaar-authenticated) and upload your scanned signature (JPEG, 10–20 KB, 6cm x 2cm).
- Fill in personal, educational, category and exam centre preference details (3 centres, in priority order, within the same Region).
- Preview the filled application carefully — verify every field before final submission.
- Pay the application fee (if applicable) via BHIM UPI, Net Banking or Debit Card.
- Submit the form and save/print a copy for future reference (retain for at least 3 years).
Documents Required for SSC CHSL 2026 Document Verification
Keep the following documents ready in original along with photocopies for Document Verification (conducted after final result by the User Department):
- Matriculation/ Secondary Certificate (proof of date of birth)
- Educational Qualification Certificate (12th/ equivalent Mark sheet & Certificate)
- Equivalence Order/Certificate, if claiming equivalent qualification
- Caste/ Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS), if applicable
- PwBD Certificate in prescribed format, if applicable
- Ex-Servicemen documents – Undertaking, Discharge Certificate, Serving Defence Personnel Certificate (as applicable)
- Age relaxation supporting certificate, if applicable
- No Objection Certificate, if already employed in Government/PSU
- Name change documents (Affidavit/Marriage Certificate/Gazette Notification), if applicable
- Any other document specified in the Admission Certificate
SSC CHSL 2026 Salary & Pay Scale
Selected candidates will be placed in the 7th Central Pay Commission Pay Matrix as per the post allotted:
| Post | Pay Level | Pay Scale (Rs.) |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Division Clerk (LDC)/ Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) | Level-2 | 19,900 – 63,200 |
| Data Entry Operator (DEO) | Level-4 / Level-5 | 25,500 – 81,100 / 29,200 – 92,300 |
| Data Entry Operator Grade ‘A’ | Level-4 | 25,500 – 81,100 |
SSC CHSL 2026 Exam Centres – Andhra Pradesh & Telangana Candidates
SSC CHSL 2026 is an All-India examination and candidates from Andhra Pradesh and Telangana are fully eligible to apply. Both states fall under the Southern Region (SR) of the Staff Selection Commission (Regional Office: Chennai, Tamil Nadu).
| State | Available Exam Centres |
|---|---|
| Andhra Pradesh | Guntur, Kurnool, Rajahmundry, Tirupati, Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada, Kakinada, Nellore, Ongole, Srikakulam, Eluru |
| Telangana | Hyderabad, Warangal, Karimnagar, Siddipet |
Important Instructions – Negative Marking & Malpractice Caution
SSC CHSL 2026 FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
1. What is SSC CHSL 2026 Notification?
SSC CHSL 2026 Notification is the official recruitment notice released by the Staff Selection Commission on 07-09-2026 for the Combined Higher Secondary Level Examination to fill LDC/JSA and DEO posts.
2. How many vacancies are there in SSC CHSL 2026?
There are approximately 2536 tentative vacancies notified for SSC CHSL 2026, with post-wise and category-wise break-up to be published later.
3. What is the last date to apply for SSC CHSL 2026?
The online application closes on 07-10-2026 at 23:00 Hours. Fee payment closes on 08-10-2026 at 23:00 Hours.
4. What is the age limit for SSC CHSL 2026?
The age limit is 18 to 27 years as on 01-08-2026, with age relaxation applicable for reserved categories as per Government norms.
5. What is the educational qualification required for SSC CHSL 2026?
Candidates must have passed 12th Standard (10+2) or equivalent from a recognized Board. DEO posts in specific Ministries require Science stream with Mathematics.
6. What is the application fee for SSC CHSL 2026?
The application fee is Rs. 100/-. Women candidates and SC/ST/PwBD/ESM candidates are exempted from paying the fee.
7. Are Andhra Pradesh and Telangana candidates eligible to apply for SSC CHSL 2026?
Yes. SSC CHSL is an All-India Central Government examination and candidates from AP and Telangana are fully eligible, with local exam centres available in the Southern Region.
8. What exam centres are available in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana?
AP centres include Guntur, Kurnool, Rajahmundry, Tirupati, Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada, Kakinada, Nellore, Ongole, Srikakulam and Eluru. Telangana centres include Hyderabad, Warangal, Karimnagar and Siddipet.
9. What is the selection process for SSC CHSL 2026?
Selection involves Tier-I (CBE), Tier-II (CBE with Skill/Typing Test) and Document Verification, with final merit based on Tier-II Section I and II marks.
10. Is there negative marking in SSC CHSL 2026 exam?
Yes. Tier-I has 0.50 negative marks per wrong answer, and Tier-II Sections I, II, III have 1 mark negative marking per wrong answer.
11. What is the salary/pay scale for SSC CHSL posts?
LDC/JSA gets Pay Level-2 (Rs. 19,900–63,200); DEO gets Level-4/Level-5 (Rs. 25,500–81,100 / Rs. 29,200–92,300); DEO Grade ‘A’ gets Level-4 (Rs. 25,500–81,100).
12. Can I correct my SSC CHSL 2026 application after submission?
Yes. A correction window is available from 14-10-2026 to 16-10-2026 on payment of Rs. 200/- correction charges, applicable only to successfully submitted applications.
SSC CHSL 2026 Important Links
- Official Website: https://ssc.gov.in
- Toll-Free Helpline: 1800-309-3063
- Online Application/OTR: Available on ssc.gov.in under Candidate’s Corner
SSC CHSL 2026 is a great opportunity for 12th pass candidates from Andhra Pradesh and Telangana to secure a Central Government job as LDC/JSA or Data Entry Operator, with the added convenience of exam centres available within their own state/region. Candidates should complete their One-Time Registration early, choose exam centres carefully, and start preparation for Tier-I and Tier-II without waiting for the exam date announcement.