SSC CHSL Notification 2026 Soon, Eligibility, Vacancies & Steps to Apply Online

SSC CHSL Notification 2026: The Staff Selection Commission (SSC), every year recruits 12th Pass candidates for various Combined Higher Secondary Level (CHSL 10+2) posts. These posts include Data Entry Operator (DEO), Lower Divisional Clerk (LDC)/ Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) and Data Entry Operator (Grade A). For the FY-2026, the SSC has delayed the release of SSC CHSL Notification 2026 & is expected to be released in the first week of September 2026. To apply online, the candidates must have passed 10+2 from any recognized board or institution. Additionally, the applicants age shall not be below 18 years & must not exceed 27 as on last date of submission of online application. For more details, read the complete article.

SSC CHSL Notification 2026- Overview

Conducting Body	Staff Selection Commission
Category	Sarkari Job
Exam Name	Combined Higher Secondary Level (CHSL) 2026
Vacancies	To be Notified
Posts	LDC, JSA and DEO
Exam Type	National Level
Mode of Application	Online
Mode of Exam	Online
Qualification	12th Pass
Age Limit	18 to 27 Years
Selection Process	Tier 1 and Tier 2
Official Website	ssc.gov.in
SSC WhatsApp Group Link	JOIN NOW

Educational Qualification

• For DEO/DEO Grade ‘A: Passed 12th Standard or equivalent from a recognised Board/University.
• For LDC/JSA and other DEO/DEO Grade ‘A’ posts: Passed 12th Standard in Science stream with Mathematics as a subject from a recognised Board or equivalent.

Age Limit

• The age limit for the SSC CHSL posts is 18-27 years. 

Important Dates

Activity	Dates
Notification Date	September 2026
Application Start Date	September 2026
Last Date to Apply	To be Notified
Last Date for Online Fee Payment	To be Notified
Application Form Correction	To be Notified
Tier 1 Exam	November 2026
Tier 2 Exam	To be Notified

Application Fee

• Rs. 100/- for General Category candidates.
• Female, SC, ST, PwBD and Ex-Servicemen candidates are exempted from paying the fee.

Selection Process

• Tier 1 Examination
• Tier 2 Examination
• Document Verification
• Final Selection

SSC CHSL Vacancy 2026

Year	LDC/JSA	PA/SA	DEO	Court Clerk	Total
2026	TBA	TBA	TBA	TBA	TBA
2025	TBA	—	TBA	—	3131
2024	TBA	—	TBA	—	3712
2023	—	—	—	NA	1600
2022	3185	898	42	601	4726
2021	3181	3598	26	88	4893
2020	2359	3880	02	56	5789
2019	2648	3222	02	917	6789
2018	898	2359	02	NA	3259

SSC CHSL 2026 Posts

The posts filled through the Combined Higher Secondary Level (CHSL, 10+2) exam are;

• Data Entry Operator (DEO)
• Lower Divisional Clerk (LDC)/Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA)
• Data Entry Operator (Grade A)

Exam Pattern

Subjects	No. of Questions	Max Marks	Exam Duration
General Intelligence	25	50	60 Minutes
General Awareness	25	50
Quantitative Aptitude (Basic Arithmetic Skill)	25	50
English Language (Basic Knowledge)	25	50
100 Questions	200 Marks		60 Minutes

• 80 minutes for candidates eligible for a scribe.

How to Apply for SSC CHSL Recruitment 2026?

• Visit the official SSC website at https://www.ssc.gov.in.
• Complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) if you are a new user.
• Log in using your Registration Number and Password.
• Click on the SSC CHSL 2026 Apply Online link.
• Enter your personal, educational and communication details.
• Upload the required photograph, signature and documents.
• Select your preferred examination centres.
• Pay the application fee, if applicable.
• Check the application form carefully and submit it.
• Download and print the submitted application form for future reference.

Important Links

SSC WhatsApp Group Link	JOIN NOW
Official Website	CLICK HERE

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