SSC CHSL Recruitment 2026: The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the official notification for the Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination, 2026. Eligible candidates who have passed Class 12th can apply online for various Group C posts including 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.
According to the official SSC CHSL 2026 notification, the examination has approximately 2,536 tentative vacancies. The online application process will start on 7 September 2026 and the last date to submit the application is 7 October 2026 up to 11:00 PM.
This article contains complete details of SSC CHSL Recruitment 2026, including vacancy, important dates, post names, salary, age limit, educational qualification, application fee, selection process, Tier-I and Tier-II exam pattern, syllabus and how to apply online.
SSC CHSL Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Organization | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Examination Name | Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination, 2026 |
| Advertisement No. | F. No. HQ-C1102/5/2026-C-1 |
| Total Vacancies | Approx. 2,536 Tentative |
| Posts | LDC, JSA, DEO & DEO Grade ‘A’ |
| Job Type | Central Government Job |
| Qualification | 12th Pass |
| Tier-I Exam Date | To be notified later |
| Tier-II Exam Date | To be notified later |
| Official Website | SSC Official Website |
The notification specifies that the Tier-I and Tier-II examination schedules will be announced later by SSC.
SSC CHSL Vacancy 2026
The SSC CHSL 2026 vacancy is approximately 2,536 posts on a tentative basis.
SSC has clarified that these are tentative vacancies. The final vacancies will be determined after scrutiny of information received from the concerned User Departments. Updated vacancy details, including post-wise and category-wise vacancies, will be published on the SSC website later. SSC does not collect state-wise or zone-wise vacancies.
Posts Available Under SSC CHSL 2026
- Lower Divisional Clerk (LDC)
- Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA)
- Data Entry Operator (DEO)
- Data Entry Operator Grade ‘A’
These are Group C posts under various Ministries, Departments, Offices, Constitutional Bodies, Statutory Bodies and Tribunals of the Government of India.
SSC CHSL 2026 Salary
One of the major attractions of SSC CHSL recruitment is the opportunity to work in various Central Government departments with the applicable Pay Matrix levels.
| Post | Pay Level | Pay Scale |
|---|---|---|
| LDC / JSA | Level-2 | ₹19,900 – ₹63,200 |
| DEO | Level-4 | ₹25,500 – ₹81,100 |
| DEO | Level-5 | ₹29,200 – ₹92,300 |
| DEO Grade ‘A’ | Level-4 | ₹25,500 – ₹81,100 |
The above pay scales are specified in the official SSC CHSL 2026 notification.
SSC CHSL Recruitment 2026 – Educational Qualification
| Post | Required Educational Qualification |
|---|---|
| LDC / JSA | Candidates must have passed 12th Standard or equivalent examination from a recognized Board or University. |
| DEO / DEO Grade ‘A’ | Candidates must have passed 12th Standard or equivalent examination from a recognized Board or University. |
| DEO / DEO Grade ‘A’ in Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, SSC and Ministry of Culture | Candidates must have passed 12th Standard in Science stream with Mathematics as a subject from a recognized Board or equivalent. |
Important: Candidates appearing in the Class 12 examination can also apply, provided they possess the required educational qualification on or before 07 October 2026.
SSC CHSL Age Limit 2026
The age limit for SSC CHSL 2026 is:
18 to 27 years
The crucial date for determining age is 01 August 2026.
Candidates must have been born not before 02 August 1999 and not later than 01 August 2008.
Age Relaxation
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 Years |
| OBC | 3 Years |
| PwBD | 10 Years |
| PwBD (OBC) | 13 Years |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | 15 Years |
| ESM | 3 Years after deduction of military service |
| Certain Defence Personnel | 3 Years |
| Certain Defence Personnel (SC/ST) | 8 Years |
| Central Government Civilian Employees | Up to 40 Years |
| Central Government Civilian Employees (SC/ST) | Up to 45 Years |
| Widows/Divorced Women/Women judicially separated and not remarried | Up to 35 Years |
| Same category – SC/ST | Up to 40 Years |
The relaxation is subject to the Government of India rules and conditions specified in the notification.
SSC CHSL 2026 Application Fee
The application fee is ₹100.
| Candidate Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General / Applicable Candidates | ₹100 |
| Women Candidates | Exempted |
| SC Candidates | |
| ST Candidates | |
| PwBD Candidates | |
| Eligible Ex-Servicemen |
The fee can be paid online through BHIM UPI, Net Banking, Visa, MasterCard, Maestro or RuPay Debit Card. The last date for online fee payment is 08 October 2026 up to 11:00 PM.
SSC CHSL Recruitment 2026 – Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification / Application Start | 07 September 2026 |
| Last Date to Submit Application | 07 October 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 08 October 2026 |
| Application Correction Window | 14 October to 16 October 2026 |
| Tier-I Exam | To be notified |
| Tier-II Exam | To be notified |
The official notice specifies that applications can be submitted from 07.09.2026 to 07.10.2026, with the application deadline at 23:00 hours on 07.10.2026.
SSC CHSL Application Form Correction 2026
SSC will provide a 3-day correction window from 14 October to 16 October 2026.
Candidates will be allowed to correct and resubmit their application two times.
- First correction: ₹200
- Second correction: ₹500
The correction charges are applicable to all candidates irrespective of gender or category.
After the correction window closes, no further correction/modification will be allowed.
How to Apply for SSC CHSL Recruitment 2026?
Eligible candidates can submit the SSC CHSL application form online only through the new SSC website or the mySSC mobile application.
Step-by-Step SSC CHSL Apply Online Process
Step 1: Visit the official SSC website.
Step 2: Complete One-Time Registration (OTR) on the new SSC website if you have not already done so.
Step 3: Log in using your registration credentials.
Step 4: Select the Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination, 2026.
Step 5: Enter all required personal, educational and other details carefully.
Step 6: Select your examination centres and other required preferences.
Step 7: Upload/complete the photograph and signature requirements as instructed.
Step 8: Pay the application fee, if applicable.
Step 9: Preview the complete application form carefully.
Step 10: Submit the application and save/print a copy for future reference.
SSC specifically states that the earlier OTR generated on the old SSC website ssc.nic.in will not function on the new website. Candidates who have not generated OTR on the new website must complete a fresh OTR.
Official SSC Website: ssc.gov.in
SSC CHSL 2026 Selection Process
The SSC CHSL 2026 examination will be conducted in two tiers:
- Tier-I – Computer Based Examination
- Tier-II – Computer Based Examination
The Tier-II examination contains four sections, including Mathematical Abilities, Reasoning and General Intelligence, English Language and Comprehension, General Awareness, Computer Knowledge Test and Skill Test/Typing Test as applicable.
Selection Process
Tier-I → Tier-II → Skill Test/Typing Test → Document Verification → Final Selection
Tier-II is mandatory for candidates who qualify Tier-I. Section-III and Section-IV of Tier-II are qualifying in nature, while final merit is prepared using the aggregate marks of Section-I and Section-II of Tier-II, subject to qualifying the required sections.
SSC CHSL 2026 Examination Centres in Assam
Candidates from Assam can find examination centres under the North Eastern Region (NER).
The notification lists centres including:
- Itanagar
- Dibrugarh
- Guwahati (Dispur)
- Jorhat
- Silchar
- Tezpur
The North Eastern Region covers Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland and Tripura.
Candidates have to provide three examination-centre choices in order of priority within the same SSC Region.
SSC CHSL Recruitment 2026 – Important Links
| Particular | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | Apply Here |
| Official Notification | Download Here |
| SSC Website | ssc.gov.in |
| Join our Whatsapp Channel |
Join Now |
Authorisation / Source Verification
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Authority | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Examination Name | Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination, 2026 |
| Recruitment Year | 2026 |
| Conducting Authority | Staff Selection Commission, Government of India |
| Official Notification Date | 07 September 2026 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | ssc.gov.in |
| Official Recruitment Notice | SSC CHSL 2026 Official Notification |
| Tentative Vacancies | Approximately 2,536 |
| Official Source | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
SSC CHSL Tier-I Exam Pattern 2026
The Tier-I examination consists of four subjects.
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| English Language | 25 | 50 |
| General Intelligence | 25 | 50 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 50 |
| General Awareness | 25 | 50 |
| Total | 100 | 200 |
The examination duration is 60 minutes, with a 15-minute sectional timer for each subject. Candidates eligible for the specified scribe facilities receive the applicable additional time.
Negative Marking
There is a negative marking of 0.50 marks for every wrong answer in Tier-I.
SSC CHSL Tier-II Exam Pattern 2026
Tier-II is conducted in two sessions on the same day.
Session-I
| Section | Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Section-I | Mathematical Abilities | 30 | 90 |
| Section-I | Reasoning & General Intelligence | 30 | 90 |
| Section-I Total | 60 | 180 | |
| Section-II | English Language & Comprehension | 40 | 120 |
| Section-II | General Awareness | 20 | 60 |
| Section-II Total | 60 | 180 | |
| Section-III | Computer Knowledge Test | 15 | 45 |
Section-I has a one-hour duration, while Section-II also has one hour. Section-III is a 15-minute Computer Knowledge Test.
Session-II
Session-II contains Section-IV: Skill Test/Typing Test.
- DEO Skill Test – 15 minutes
- LDC/JSA Typing Test – 10 minutes
- Eligible candidates receiving specified scribe facilities get additional compensatory time.
There is 1 mark negative marking for each wrong answer in Sections I, II and III of Tier-II.
SSC CHSL Skill Test & Typing Test
For Data Entry Operator (DEO)
For specified DEO/DEO Grade ‘A’ posts, the required data-entry speed is 15,000 key depressions per hour. The test duration is 15 minutes and the passage contains approximately 3,700–4,000 key depressions.
For other DEO/DEO Grade ‘A’ posts, the required speed is 8,000 key depressions per hour, with approximately 2,000–2,200 key depressions in the passage.
For LDC/JSA Typing Test
Candidates can choose Hindi or English as the typing-test medium while filling the application form.
- English: 35 words per minute
- Hindi: 30 words per minute
- Test duration: 10 minutes
For Hindi typing, candidates are required to use Mangal Font.
SSC CHSL 2026 Syllabus
Tier-I English Language
Important areas include:
- Spot the Error
- Fill in the Blanks
- Synonyms/Homonyms
- Antonyms
- Spellings
- Idioms & Phrases
- One Word Substitution
- Sentence Improvement
- Active/Passive Voice
- Direct/Indirect Narration
- Sentence Shuffling
- Cloze Passage
- Comprehension Passage
General Intelligence
The syllabus includes verbal and non-verbal reasoning topics such as:
- Analogy
- Classification
- Venn Diagrams
- Series
- Coding-Decoding
- Space Orientation
- Figural Classification
- Embedded Figures
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Emotional Intelligence
- Social Intelligence
- Numerical Operations
Quantitative Aptitude
Major topics include:
- Number System
- Percentage
- Ratio & Proportion
- Square Roots
- Average
- Simple & Compound Interest
- Profit & Loss
- Discount
- Partnership
- Mixture & Alligation
- Time & Distance
- Time & Work
- Algebra
- Geometry
- Mensuration
- Trigonometry
- Statistical Charts
General Awareness
Questions are designed to test general awareness, current events and everyday scientific knowledge, along with topics relating to India and neighbouring countries, including:
- History
- Culture
- Geography
- Economic Scene
- General Policy
- Scientific Research
Computer Knowledge
Important areas include:
- Computer Basics
- CPU
- Input & Output Devices
- Computer Memory
- Windows Explorer
- Keyboard Shortcuts
- MS Word
- MS Excel
- MS PowerPoint
- Internet
- Web Browsing
- Downloading & Uploading
- E-Banking
- Networking
- Cyber Security
- Viruses, Worms and Trojans
SSC CHSL 2026 Minimum Qualifying Marks
The minimum qualifying percentages specified by SSC are:
| Category | Minimum Qualifying Marks |
|---|---|
| UR | 30% |
| OBC / EWS | 25% |
| All Other Categories | 20% |
Candidates are shortlisted for Tier-II based on their performance in Tier-I.
Important Instructions for SSC CHSL Applicants
Before submitting the SSC CHSL application form, candidates should:
- Check their eligibility carefully.
- Complete OTR on the new SSC website.
- Enter the correct date of birth as recorded in the Matriculation/Secondary Examination Certificate.
- Carefully check educational qualification details.
- Select the typing-test medium carefully because the choice is treated as final.
- Verify photograph and signature requirements.
- Check all application details before final submission.
- Keep a copy of the submitted application for future reference.
SSC advises candidates to submit their applications well before the closing date rather than waiting until the final day because heavy website traffic may cause difficulties.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) – SSC CHSL Recruitment 2026
⚠️ Disclaimer
Important Information for Applicants
The information provided in this SSC CHSL Recruitment 2026 post has been prepared for informational and educational purposes based on the official recruitment notification issued by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC). Candidates are advised to carefully read the official notification and verify all eligibility requirements, vacancies, important dates, application details, examination rules and other information from the official SSC website before applying.
AssamJobToday.com is not the recruiting authority and has no role in the selection process. We are not responsible for any change, cancellation, modification, postponement, correction, vacancy revision or other decision made by the Staff Selection Commission or the concerned recruiting authority.
Candidates should always rely on the official SSC notification and website for the latest and final information. Any discrepancy between this article and the official notification should be resolved in favour of the official notification.
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