The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the SSC CHSL 2026 Notification on 7th September 2026, bringing great news for lakhs of government job aspirants across India.
If you have been waiting to apply for posts like Lower Divisional Clerk (LDC), Postal Assistant (PA), Data Entry Operator (DEO), or Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA), this is your chance.
A total of 2536 vacancies have been announced, and the online application process will remain active from 7th September to 7th October 2026.
Read this article carefully as we have covered everything from eligibility and vacancies to exam pattern and how to apply.
SSC CHSL Notification 2026 Out
The SSC CHSL (10+2) is a national-level competitive exam conducted every year by the SSC to recruit eligible candidates. Only 12th-level posts are filled through this exam. The recruitment process includes Tier 1 (Computer-Based Examination) and Tier 2, followed by document verification. Depending on the vacancy, posts may differ from year to year.
The selection process consists of two tiers:
- Tier 1: Computer-Based Test (CBT)
- Tier 2: Computer-Based Test + Skill/Typing Test
The official Notification has been released today on the official website of SSC at www.ssc.gov.in. Read the PDF shared here.
Download SSC CHSL Notification 2026 PDF
SSC CHSL 2026 – Highlights
| Highlight | Details |
| Exam Name | SSC CHSL 2026 |
| Post Name |
Various Group C & Group D Posts |
| Total Vacancies | 2536 |
| Exam Level | Pan India |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Dates | 7th September to 7th October 2026. |
| Official Website | |
| Application Fee | Rs. 100/- |
| One-Time Registration (OTR) | Mandatory |
| Age Limit | 18 to 27 years |
| Age Relaxation | |
| Educational Qualification | 12th pass |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Selection Process |
Tier 1, Tier 2, Document Verification |
| Salary | As per post |
Important Dates
| Events | Dates |
| Notification Date | 7th September 2026 |
| Online Application Started | 7th September 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 7th October 2026 |
| Last Date for Online Fee Payment | 7th October 2026 |
| Application Form Correction Window (Including Online Payment) | 14th to 16th October 2026 |
| Tier 1 Exam Date | TBA |
| Tier 2 Exam Date | TBA |
| Answer Key | TBA |
SSC CHSL Vacancy 2026
SSC has announced a total of 2536 vacancies for LDC/JSA, and DEO posts. The actual category-wise vacancy is not available yet, but it will be released soon.
Last 8 Years SSC CHSL Vacancy Trends
|
Year |
Total |
|
2026 |
2536 |
|
2025 |
3522 |
|
2024 |
3712 |
|
2023 |
1600 |
|
2022 |
4726 |
|
2021 |
4893 |
|
2020 |
5789 |
|
2019 |
6789 |
|
2018 |
3259 |
SSC CHSL 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Before applying, make sure you meet all the eligibility conditions. Applying without checking eligibility can lead to disqualification later.
Educational Qualification
- Candidates must have passed Class 12 (10+2) or equivalent from a recognised Board or University.
- For the Data Entry Operator (DEO) post at the Office of CAG, Candidates must have passed Class 12 in Science stream with Mathematics as a subject.
- Candidates who are appearing in the Class 12 exam and awaiting results are not eligible.
Age Limit (as on 1/8/2026)
To apply for SSC CHSL 2026, candidates must be between 18 to 27 years old.
Age Relaxation
| Code | Category | |
| 1 | SC/ST | 5 years |
| 2 | OBC | 3 years |
| 3 | PwBD | 10 years |
| 4 | PwBD (OBC) | 13 years |
| 5 | PwBD (SC/ST) | 15 years |
| 6 | Ex-Servicemen (ESM) |
3 years after deduction of military service, as on 01.08.2026 |
| 8 | Defence Personnel disabled in operation during hostilities/disturbed area | 3 years |
| 9 | Same as above (SC/ST) | 8 years |
| 10 | Central Govt. Civilian Employees, 3+ years service | |
| 11 | Same as above (SC/ST) | |
| 12 | Widows/Divorced/Judicially Separated Women, not remarried | |
| 13 | Same as above (SC/ST) |
Nationality
A candidate must be either:
- a citizen of India, or
- a subject of Nepal, or
- a subject of Bhutan, or
- a person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania(Formerly Tanganyika and Zanzibar), Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia, and Vietnam to permanently settle in India.
Number of Attempts
There is no limit to the number of attempts that a candidate can make in the SSC CHSL Exam. However, age limit is a factor that candidates have to be aware of. If anyone is out of the age limit, then they can not apply.
SSC CHSL (10+2 Level) Salary Structure
| Post Name | 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 | 25,500 – 81,100 |
| Data Entry Operator (DEO) | Level-5 | 29,200 – 92,300 |
| Data Entry Operator, Grade ‘A’ | Level-4 | 25,500 – 81,100 |
SSC CHSL 2026 Apply Online Link
The SSC CHSL 2026 Registration process has officially started on the Staff Selection Commission’s official website, www.ssc.gov.in. Candidates who wish to apply for posts like Lower Division Clerk (LDC), Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA), and Data Entry Operator (DEO) can now fill out the online application form.
The registration includes steps such as One-Time Registration (OTR), filling in personal and academic details, uploading documents, and paying the application fee.
SSC CHSL Apply Online 2026 Link
Application Fee
- General Category: Rs. 100/-
- SC/ST/PwD/Ex-servicemen: Nil
How to Apply for SSC CHSL Recruitment 2026?
Step 1: Visit the official SSC website at ssc.gov.in.
Step 2: Complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) process if you are a new user.
Step 3: Log in using your Registration Number and Password.
Step 4: Click on the SSC CHSL 2026 Apply Online link.
Step 5: Fill in your personal, educational, and communication details.
Step 6: Upload the required photograph and signature in the prescribed format.
Step 7: Pay the application fee through the online payment mode (if applicable).
Step 8: Review all the details carefully and submit the application form.
Step 9: Download and print the application form for future reference.
SSC CHSL Selection Process
- Tier 1 (Computer Based Examination)
- Tier 2 (Computer Based Examination)
- Document Verification
SSC CHSL Tier 1 (Prelims) Exam Pattern
| Subject | No. of Questions | Max Marks | Time Duration |
| English Language (Basic Knowledge) | 25 | 50 | 15 Mins |
| General Intelligence | 25 | 50 | 15 Mins |
| Quantitative Aptitude (Basic Arithmetic Skill) | 25 | 50 | 15 Mins |
| General Awareness | 25 | 50 | |
| Total | 100 | 200 | 60 Minutes (80 Minutes for scribe) |
SSC CHSL Tier 2 (Mains) Exam Pattern
| Session | Subject/Section | No. of Questions | Max Marks | Time Allowed |
| Session-I (2 hrs 15 mins) | Section-I: A: Mathematical Abilities B: Reasoning & General Intelligence |
30 + 30 = 60 | 180 | 1 hour (30 mins for each) |
| Section-II: A: English Language & Comprehension B: General Awareness |
40 + 20 = 60 | 180 | 1 hour (30 mins for each) | |
| Section-III: Computer Knowledge Test |
15 | 45 | 15 mins | |
| Session-II | Section-IV: Skill Test / Typing Test: Part A: DEOs in Departments |
– | – | 15 mins |
| Part B: DEOs (other than Departments) | – | – | 15 mins | |
| Part C: Typing Test for LDC/JSA | – | – | 10 mins |
Qualifying Marks
- UR : 30%
- OBC/ EWS : 25%
- All other categories : 20%
SSC CHSL Exam Cities
| S.No | Region | States/UTs Covered | Examination Centres (with Code) |
| 1 | Central Region (CR) | Bihar, Uttar Pradesh | Bhagalpur (3201), Muzaffarpur (3205), Patna (3206), Gaya (3203), Agra (3001), Bareilly (3005), Gorakhpur (3007), Jhansi (3008), Kanpur (3009), Lucknow (3010), Meerut (3011), Prayagraj (3013), Varanasi (3011)*, Chapra (3208), Saharsa (3210), Darbhanga (3202), Purnea (3209), Munger (3211) |
| 2 | Eastern Region (ER) | Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Jharkhand, Odisha, Sikkim, West Bengal | Sri Vijaya Puram (4802), Bokaro (4201), Ranchi (4205), Dhanbad (4206), Jamshedpur (4207), Balasore (4601), Berhampur (4602), Bhubaneswar (4604), Cuttack (4605), Sambalpur (4609), Gangtok (4001), Burdwan (4422), Kolkata (4410), Malda (4412), Siliguri (4415), Suri (4416), Kalyani (4419), Durgapur (4426) |
| 3 | Karnataka, Kerala Region (KKR) | Lakshadweep, Karnataka, Kerala | Belagavi (9002), Bengaluru (9001), Hubballi (9011), Kalaburagi/Gulbarga (9005), Mangaluru (9008), Mysuru (9009), Shivamogga (9010), Udupi (9012), Ernakulam (9213), Kollam (9210), Kottayam (9205), Kozhikode (9206), Thrissur (9212), Thiruvananthapuram (9211), Kannur (9202), Kavaratti (9401), Malappuram (9207) |
| 4 | Madhya Pradesh Region (MPR) | Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh | Bhopal (6001), Gwalior (6005), Indore (6006), Jabalpur (6007), Satna (6014), Sagar (6015), Ujjain (6016), Bilaspur (6202), Raipur (6204), Durg-Bhilai (6205) |
| 5 | North Eastern Region (NER) | Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura | Itanagar (5001), Dibrugarh (5102), Guwahati/Dispur (5105), Jorhat (5107), Silchar (5111), Tezpur (5112), Imphal (5501), Churachandpur (5502), Ukhrul (5503), Shillong (5401), Aizwal (5701), Dimapur (5301), Kohima (5302), Agartala (5601) |
| 6 | Northern Region (NR) | Delhi, Rajasthan, Uttarakhand | Dehradun (2002), Haldwani (2003), Roorkee (2006), Delhi (2201), Bikaner (2404), Jaipur (2405), Sikar (2411), Udaipur (2409) |
| 7 | North Western Sub-Region (NWR) | Chandigarh, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu, Kashmir, Ladakh, Punjab | Chandigarh/Mohali (1601), Hamirpur (1202), Shimla (1203), Jammu (1004), Samba (1010), Srinagar/J&K (1007), Leh (1005), Amritsar (1404), Jalandhar (1402), Patiala (1403), Bathinda (1401) |
| 8 | Southern Region (SR) | Andhra Pradesh, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu, Telangana | Guntur (8001), Kurnool (8003), Rajahmundry (8004), Tirupathi (8006), Visakhapatnam (8007), Vijayawada (8008), Kakinada (8009), Nellore (8010), Ongole (8014), Srikakulam (8015), Eluru (8016), Puducherry (8401), Chennai (8201), Coimbatore (8202), Madurai (8204), Salem (8205), Tiruchirappalli (8206), Tirunelveli (8207), Vellore (8209), Hyderabad (8601), Warangal (8603), Karimnagar (8604), Siddipet (8605) |
| 9 | Western Region (WR) | Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu, Goa, Gujarat, Maharashtra | Panaji (7801), Ahmedabad (7001), Gandhinagar (7012), Mehsana (7013), Rajkot (7006), Surat (7007), Vadodara (7002), Amravati (7201), Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar (7202), Jalgaon (7214), Kolhapur (7203), Mumbai (7204), Nagpur (7205), Nanded (7206), Nashik (7207), Pune (7208) |