Post Date / Update: 22 September 2026, 08:08 PM
Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the notification for the Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination 2026. Online applications are invited for approximately 2,536 posts of Lower Division Clerk (LDC) / Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) and Data Entry Operator (DEO). Eligible candidates can apply online from 07 September to 07 October 2026 through the official website ssc.gov.in.
SSC CHSL 2026 – Important Dates
| Application Begin |
07 September 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online |
07 October 2026 (11:00 PM) |
| Fee Payment Last Date |
08 October 2026 (11:00 PM) |
| Application Correction Window |
14 – 16 October 2026 |
| Exam Date |
To be notified |
SSC CHSL 2026 – Application Fee
| General / OBC / EWS |
₹100 |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Women / Ex-Servicemen |
Nil |
| Payment Mode |
Online – UPI, Net Banking, Debit / Credit Card |
SSC CHSL 2026 – Vacancy & Eligibility Details
| Post Name |
Eligibility |
Pay Level |
| LDC / JSA |
12th pass from a recognized board |
Level-2 (₹19,900 – ₹63,200) |
| Data Entry Operator (DEO) |
12th pass (Science with Mathematics for specified posts) |
Level-4 (₹25,500 – ₹81,100) |
| DEO Grade ‘A’ |
12th pass with required subject combination |
Level-5 (₹29,200 – ₹92,300) |
Total Vacancies: ~2,536 (tentative). Final-year 12th students can also apply, provided the qualification is acquired by 07 October 2026.
SSC CHSL 2026 – Age Limit (as on 01.08.2026)
- Minimum Age: 18 years | Maximum Age: 27 years
- Candidate must be born between 02.08.1999 and 01.08.2008.
- Age Relaxation: OBC +3 years, SC/ST +5 years, PwBD +10/+13/+15 years as per rules.
How to Apply for SSC CHSL 2026
- Visit the official website ssc.gov.in and complete one-time registration.
- Log in and open the CHSL (10+2) Examination 2026 application link.
- Fill in personal details, educational qualifications and exam city preferences.
- Upload a live photograph and signature in the prescribed format.
- Pay the application fee online and submit the form before the last date.
- Take a printout of the submitted application for future reference.
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