SSC CHSL Recruitment Overview
Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has officially released official notification for the recruitment of approx. 2,536 Lower Division Clerk (LDC)/Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA), Data Entry Operator (DEO), Data Entry Operator Grade ‘A’ vacancies. Online applications start from 07th September 2026 and eligible candidates can apply Online through the official SSC website. The last date to submit the application form is 07th October 2026.
| Company | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Lower Division Clerk (LDC)/Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA), Data Entry Operator (DEO), Data Entry Operator Grade 'A' |
| Exam Name | Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination, 2026 |
| Reference No. | F. No. HQ-C1102/5/2026-C-1 |
| Total Posts | 2,536 (approx.) |
| Gender | Male, Female and Transgender |
| Pay Scale | Level-2 to Level-5 (₹19,900 – ₹92,300) |
| Age Limit | 18 - 27 years as on 01/08/2026 |
| Qualification | 12th Pass (Science with Maths for specified DEO posts) |
| Job Location | Anywhere in India |
| Start Date of Apply | 07/09/2026 |
| Last Date of Apply | 07/10/2026 |
| Application Fee | General/EWS/OBC/Male: ₹100/- SC/ST/PwBD/XSM/Female: Exempted Payment Mode: Online (Internet Banking / Debit Card / Credit Card) |
| Website | https://ssc.gov.in/ |
SSC CHSL Recruitment Vacancy Details
There are approx. 2536 tentative vacancies. However, final vacancies will be determined in due course after scrutiny of all the documents provided by the Users Departments. Updated vacancies along with post-wise & category-wise vacancies will be made available on the website of the Commission (https://ssc.gov.in> Candidate’s Corner>Tentative Vacancy) in due course. Candidates may note that State-wise/ Zone-wise vacancies are not collected by the Commission. Candidates are advised to approach the concerned User Departments for information pertaining to zone-wise/state-wise vacancies.
| Post Name | No. of Posts |
|---|---|
| Lower Division Clerk (LDC)/Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA), Data Entry Operator (DEO), DEO Grade 'A' (combined) | Approx. 2,536 |
SSC CHSL Recruitment Eligibility Criteria
| Nationality | Indian |
|---|---|
| Age Limit | 18 - 27 Years as on 01/08/2026 Note: For more details, Please refer the official website. |
| Experience | Not required / Fresher |
Educational qualification
| Post Name | Educational Qualification |
|---|---|
| DEO/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, from a recognised Board |
| LDC/JSA and DEO/DEO Grade 'A' (all other Departments/Ministries) | 12th Standard pass or equivalent examination from a recognised Board or University |
SSC CHSL Recruitment 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.
| Post Name | Pay Level |
|---|---|
| Lower Division Clerk (LDC)/Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) | Pay Level-2 (₹19,900–₹63,200) |
| Data Entry Operator (DEO) | Pay Level-4 (₹25,500–₹81,100) and Level-5 (₹29,200–₹92,300) |
| Data Entry Operator, Grade 'A' | Pay Level-4 (₹25,500–₹81,100) |
SSC CHSL Recruitment Age Limit and Relaxation
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.
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| GEN/UR | No Relaxation |
| OBC (NCL) | 3 Years |
| SC/ST | 5 Years |
| PwBD (UR/EWS) | 10 Years |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | 15 Years |
| PwBD (OBC-NCL) | 13 Years |
| Ex-Servicemen (ESM) | 3 years after deduction of military service rendered from actual age as on 01.08.2026 |
| Central Government Civilian Employees (3+ years regular service) | Age relaxed up to 40 years |
SSC CHSL Recruitment Selection Process
- Paper-I (Computer Based Examination)
- Paper-II (Computer Based Examination)
- Skill Test / Typing Test
- Document verification
- Physical Standards and Medical Examination
- Final Selection
SSC CHSL Recruitment Important Dates
| Official Notification Date | 07/09/2026 |
|---|---|
| Online Form Apply Start Date | 07/09/2026 |
| Online Form Apply End Date | 07/10/2026 (23:00 hours) |
| Last Date of Fee Payment | 08/10/2026 (23:00 hours) |
| Application form correction window | 14/10/2026 to 16/10/2026 (23:00 hours) |
| Computer Based Examination – Paper-I (tentative) | To be notified later |
| Computer Based Examination – Paper-II (tentative) | To be notified later |
| Helpline number | 180 030 930 63 (toll-free) |
SSC CHSL Recruitment How to Apply
- Step 1: Complete One-Time Registration (OTR) on the SSC website (ssc.gov.in). An OTR already generated on the old website (ssc.nic.in) is not valid on the new site.
- Step 2: Log in and fill the online application form for the Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination, 2026, either via the SSC website or the "mySSC" mobile app.
- Step 3: Upload photograph and signature, or opt for Aadhaar-based authentication, which exempts candidates from certain photo/signature format rejections.
- Step 4: Select your organization, post, and relevant subject/stream as per your educational qualification - this choice cannot be changed later.
- Step 5: Pay the application fee online (if applicable) using BHIM UPI, Net Banking, or a Visa/MasterCard/Maestro/RuPay debit card.
- Step 6: Preview and Submit the Application Form
- Step 7: Take Printout of Application for future reference.
SSC CHSL Recruitment Important Links
| Official Website Link | Click Here → |
|---|---|
| Online Form Apply Link | Apply Here → |
| Official Notification PDF | Download PDF → |
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q 1. What is the total number of vacancies in SSC CHSL Recruitment 2026?
A total of approx. 2,536 LDC / JSA and DEO posts have been announced (tentative).
Q 2. What is the start date to apply for SSC CHSL Recruitment 2026?
The start date for online application is 07 September 2026.
Q 3. What is the last date to apply for SSC CHSL Recruitment 2026?
The last date for online application is 07 October 2026.
Q 4. What is the age limit for SSC CHSL Recruitment 2026 posts?
18 to 27 years as on 01 August 2026, with age relaxation for reserved categories as per government rules.
Q 5. What is the application fee for SSC CHSL Recruitment 2026?
₹100/- for GEN/EWS/OBC/Male category. SC/ST, Ex-servicemen/PwBD and Female candidates are exempted.
Abbreviation
| SSC | Staff Selection Commission |
|---|---|
| CHSL | Combined Higher Secondary Level |
| OTR | One Time Registration |
| PSU | Public Sector Undertaking |
| GEN | General Category |
| UR | Unreserved Category |
| EWS | Economically Weaker Section |
| SC | Scheduled Caste |
| ST | Scheduled Tribes |
| OBC | Other Backward Class |
| NCL | Non-Creamy Layer |
| ESM / XSM | Ex-Serviceman |
| PwBD | Persons with Benchmark Disabilities |
| Max | Maximum |
| Min | Minimum |
| GST | Goods and Services Tax |
| CBT | Computer Bases Test |
| IDA | Industrial Dearness Allowance |
| MCA | Master of Computer Applications |
| MBA | Master of Business Administration |
| CA | Chartered Accountant |
| PGDM | Post Graduate Diploma in Management |
| CMA | Certified Management Accountant |
| HRA | House Rent Allowance |
| Ph.D. | Doctor of Philosophy |
| PG | Post Graduation |
| M.Sc. | Master of Science |
| B.Tech. | Bachelor of Technology |
| B.E. | Bachelor of Engineering |
| M.Tech. | Master of Technology |
| LLB | Bachelor of Laws |
| VDA | Variable Dearness Allowance |
| CS | Computer Science |
| IT | Information Technology |
| ITI | Industrial Training Institute |
| AICTE | All India Council for Technical Education |
| NCVT | National Council for Vocational Training |
| UGC | University Grants Commission |
| BCA | Bachelor of Computer Applications |
| B.Com. | Bachelor of Commerce |
| FTE | Fixed Term Executive |
| EMD | Engineering Maintenance Department |
| C&P | Contracts & Procurement |