SSC CHSL 2026 Exam Form Notification: 2536 Posts, Apply Online

Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the official notification for the Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination, 2026, commonly known as SSC CHSL 2026. The examination will be conducted for recruitment to Group C posts such as Lower Divisional Clerk (LDC), Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA), Data Entry Operator (DEO) and Data Entry Operator Grade A in various Ministries, Departments and offices of the Government of India and other listed organisations. The Commission has notified approximately 2536 tentative vacancies for this examination.

The online application process will start on September 7, 2026, and the last date to submit the application form is October 7, 2026, up to 11:00 PM. Candidates can pay the application fee online up to October 8, 2026, at 11:00 PM. SSC will also provide a correction window from October 14 to October 16, 2026, up to 11:00 PM. The dates for Tier I and Tier II examinations will be announced later.

Candidates who have passed 12th Standard or an equivalent examination can apply for most SSC CHSL posts. However, candidates applying for certain DEO and DEO Grade A posts in the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, Staff Selection Commission and Ministry of Culture must have passed 12th Standard in the Science stream with Mathematics as a subject. Read the complete details about eligibility, vacancies, application fee, exam pattern, salary and selection process before applying.

SSC CHSL Recruitment 2026 Exam Overview

Important Dates

Note: SSC has not announced the Tier-I and Tier-II examination dates in the notification. Candidates should regularly check the official SSC website for further updates.

Vacancy Details

SSC has announced approximately 2536 tentative vacancies for the Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination 2026. The vacancies are for different Group C posts in various Ministries, Departments, offices and other government organisations. These vacancies are tentative, and the final number will be decided later after the Commission receives and checks the vacancy details from the concerned User Departments. SSC will publish updated post-wise and category-wise vacancy details on its website when available.

Posts Covered Under SSC CHSL 2026

Note: The vacancy figure of approximately 2536 is tentative. Candidates should check the SSC website for the final post-wise and category-wise vacancy positions before final allocation.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

For LDC/JSA and DEO/DEO Grade A, except the specified DEO posts mentioned in the notification, candidates must have passed 12th Standard or an equivalent examination from a recognised Board or University.

For DEO/DEO Grade A posts in the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, Staff Selection Commission and Ministry of Culture, candidates must have passed 12th Standard in the Science stream with Mathematics as a subject from a recognised Board or equivalent.

Candidates who are appearing in the 12th Standard examination can also apply. However, they must have obtained the required educational qualification on or before October 7, 2026.

Age Limit (as on August 1, 2026)

The age limit for SSC CHSL 2026 is 18 to 27 years as on August 1, 2026. Candidates should have been born not before August 2, 1999 and not later than August 1, 2008.

Nationality / Citizenship

A candidate must be a citizen of India, a subject of Nepal or Bhutan, or a person of Indian origin who has migrated from specified countries with the intention of permanently settling in India. Candidates under the applicable foreign national categories must have the required eligibility certificate issued by the Government of India.

Note: Candidates claiming reservation or age relaxation must be able to produce the required certificate from the competent authority whenever it is requested during the recruitment process.

SSC CHSL 2026 Exam Application Fee

Note: The application fee is Rs. 100 for candidates who are not exempted. The fee once paid will not be refunded and will not be adjusted against any other examination or selection. SSC also states that the online fee can be paid up to October 8, 2026, at 11:00 PM.

Application Correction Charges

Candidates can correct and resubmit the application up to two times during the correction window. The correction charges apply to all candidates irrespective of gender or category.

Exam Pattern

Tier-I: Computer-Based Examination

Tier-I will be an objective-type, multiple-choice examination. It will contain four parts with 25 questions and 50 marks in each part, making a total of 100 questions and 200 marks. The normal duration is 60 minutes, with a sectional timer of 15 minutes for each part. Candidates eligible for the scribe facility will receive the additional time specified by SSC. There will be a negative marking of 0.50 marks for every wrong answer.

Tier-II: Computer-Based Examination

Tier-II will be conducted in two sessions on the same day. Session-I contains Sections I, II and III. Session-II contains Section IV, which is the Skill Test or Typing Test. Candidates must qualify all four sections of Tier-II.

Section III, the Computer Knowledge Test, is mandatory but qualifying in nature. Section IV is also qualifying. There is a negative marking of 1 mark for each wrong answer in Sections I, II and III of Tier-II. The merit list is prepared from the aggregate marks scored in Sections I and II of Tier-II, subject to qualifying in Sections III and IV.

Skill Test / Typing Test

The choice of Hindi or English typing medium for LDC/JSA must be made in the online application form and cannot later be changed. Candidates choosing Hindi typing must use Mangal Font.

Selection Process

SSC CHSL 2026 selection is based on performance in Tier-I and Tier-II, along with qualifying requirements applicable to the selected post. Candidates must clear the required stages before final allocation. The minimum qualifying marks in Tier-I and Sections I, II and III of Tier-II are 30% for UR, 25% for OBC/EWS and 20% for all other categories.

• Candidates are shortlisted for Tier-II on the basis of their performance in Tier-I.
• Normalised scores are used for merit and final selection.
• All candidates who qualify Tier-I must appear in all four sections of Tier-II.
• Candidates must qualify all sections of Tier-II.
• Section III, Computer Knowledge Test, is qualifying in nature.
• Section IV, Skill Test or Typing Test, is also qualifying in nature.
• Skill Test for DEO posts is mandatory for qualified candidates.
• Typing Test is mandatory for LDC/JSA and other applicable posts unless a candidate is exempted under the prescribed rules.
• The final merit list is prepared from the aggregate marks in Sections I and II of Tier-II, subject to qualifying in Sections III and IV.
• Final allotment is made on the basis of merit and the post and department preferences submitted by the candidate.

Post preferences are final and irreversible. A candidate who does not submit post preferences within the prescribed period will not be considered for posts in the First Round of Tentative Allocation or the final result.

Salary and Pay Scale

The salary for SSC CHSL posts depends on the post and pay level. LDC/JSA comes under Pay Level 2 with a pay scale of Rs. 19,900 to Rs. 63,200. DEO posts are available in Pay Level 4 with a pay scale of Rs. 25,500 to Rs. 81,100 and Pay Level 5 with a pay scale of Rs. 29,200 to Rs. 92,300. DEO Grade A carries Pay Level 4 with a pay scale of Rs. 25,500 to Rs. 81,100.

Note: The notification specifies the pay levels and pay scales. It does not give a fixed in-hand salary figure because actual monthly earnings depend on the applicable allowances and deductions.

How to Apply for SSC CHSL 10+2 Exam 2026

Candidates must submit the SSC CHSL 2026 application form online through the new SSC website. Candidates who do not already have a One-Time Registration (OTR) on the new SSC website must complete OTR before applying. The older OTR created on the previous SSC website will not work on the new website. Applications can also be submitted through the mySSC mobile application.

1. Visit the official SSC website at ssc.gov.in.
2. Complete One-Time Registration on the new SSC website if you do not already have an active OTR.
3. Log in to the SSC candidate account.
4. Open the SSC CHSL 2026 examination application.
5. Enter your personal, educational and other required details carefully.
6. Complete the live photograph process as instructed by the application module.
7. Upload the scanned signature in the prescribed format.
8. Select the required examination centres and other applicable preferences.
9. Pay the application fee online if you are not exempted.
10. Review the complete form through the Preview or Print option.
11. Submit the application before October 7, 2026, at 11:00 PM.
12. Save and keep a copy of the submitted application and related documents for future reference.

Candidates are advised to submit the application well before the closing date because heavy traffic on the SSC website may cause login or submission problems.

Documents Required

Candidates should keep their educational and category documents ready before applying. The exact documents required may depend on the candidate’s category and the claims made in the application.

• 10th or Matriculation Certificate for date of birth verification
• 12th Standard or equivalent qualification certificate
• Educational qualification mark sheets or other relevant proof
• Equivalent qualification certificate, if applicable
• SC / ST / OBC / EWS category certificate, where applicable
• PwBD certificate in the prescribed format, where applicable
• Ex-Servicemen certificate and relevant undertaking, where applicable
• Certificate supporting any claimed age relaxation
• No Objection Certificate if already employed in a Government organisation or undertaking
• Required documents related to change of name after marriage, remarriage, divorce or other applicable circumstances
• Any other document specifically mentioned in the Admission Certificate or required by the User Department

For candidates who do not use Aadhaar-based authentication for OTR, SSC has specified documents such as proof of name, date of birth, address, photograph and proof of gender for completion of OTR.

Note: Candidates should keep original documents and photocopies safely because the User Ministries, Departments or Organisations may ask for them during Document Verification.

Exam Centres

Candidates have to select three examination centres in order of priority within the same SSC Region while completing the application. SSC will try to allot a centre selected by the candidate, but the Commission reserves the right to add, cancel or change examination centres when required.

Note: Candidates must select three centres in the order of preference within the same region. SSC will try to accommodate candidates at their chosen centres, but the Commission may change or cancel a centre when required.

Important Instructions

• Candidates should read the complete SSC CHSL 2026 examination notice carefully before applying.
• New applicants must complete One-Time Registration on ssc.gov.in. OTR created on the old SSC website will not work on the new website.
• Candidates should apply well before the closing date instead of waiting until the final day.
• Aadhaar-based authentication is available during the OTR and application process.
• Candidates who do not use Aadhaar-based authentication must provide the required OTR documents according to SSC instructions.
• The photograph captured during the application process must follow SSC’s instructions regarding lighting, background and face position.
• The choice of typing medium for LDC/JSA must be made carefully because the selected medium cannot later be changed.
• Candidates must submit their post and department preferences when SSC opens the relevant option window. Once submitted, the preference is treated as final and cannot be changed.
• Candidates must preserve their application and relevant examination records for at least three years.
• There is no provision for re-evaluation or re-checking of examination scores.
• Mobile phones, Bluetooth devices, wireless devices, spy cameras, and other prohibited electronic gadgets are not allowed in the examination hall.
• Candidates must carry the required Admission Certificate and valid original photo identity documents at the examination.
• Candidates claiming reservation or age relaxation must be able to produce valid certificates during document verification.
• If a candidate gives incorrect information or cannot support a claim with valid documents, the candidature may be cancelled.
• For LDC posts in the Border Roads Organisation, where such vacancies are reported, specific physical and medical standards apply, and only male candidates are eligible for BRO vacancies according to the notice.
• Candidates must qualify the required Computer Knowledge Test and Skill or Typing Test for final consideration.
• The English version of the examination notice will prevail in case of any dispute regarding interpretation.

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SSC CHSL 2026 is open for recruitment to Group C posts such as LDC, JSA, DEO and DEO Grade A in various Government of India departments and organisations. The notification lists approximately 2536 tentative vacancies, while the final vacancy positions will be updated later by SSC.

The online application process is open from September 7 to October 7, 2026, followed by the fee payment and correction windows. Candidates should complete their One-Time Registration, check their eligibility carefully and keep their documents ready before submitting the form. Keep checking ssc.gov.in for the Tier-I and Tier-II examination dates, admission certificates and further recruitment updates.