SSC CHSL Notification 2026 Out: Check Vacancies, Eligibility, and Important Dates
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has officially released the SSC CHSL 2026 Notification on its official website.The Combined Higher Secondary Level (CHSL, 10+2) Examination is a national-level gateway for aspirants seeking prestigious Group ‘C’ positions like Lower Division Clerk (LDC), Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA), and Data Entry Operator (DEO) across various central government ministries and departments.
Here is everything you need to know about the SSC CHSL 2026 recruitment drive.
🔍 SSC CHSL 2026: Quick Overview
| Feature | Details |
| Exam Name | SSC Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam, 2026 |
| Conducting Body | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Total Vacancies | 2,536 (Tentative) |
| Job Category | Group ‘C’ Posts |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | ssc.gov.in |
📊 Total Posts & Vacancy Details
The commission has announced 2,536 tentative vacancies for this recruitment cycle. The breakdown spans across multiple posts:
- Lower Division Clerk (LDC) / Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA):Pay Level-2 (₹19,900 – ₹63,200)
- Data Entry Operator (DEO) / DEO Grade ‘A’:Pay Level-4 & Level-5 (₹25,500 – ₹92,300)
Detailed category-wise allocations (UR, SC, ST, OBC, EWS) are available in the official notification PDF.
🎓 SSC CHSL Eligibility Criteria 2026
1. Educational Qualification (As of 7th October 2026)
- For LDC / JSA / General DEO:Candidates must have passed Class 12th (10+2) or an equivalent examination from a recognized Board or University.
- For DEO (in specific ministries like Ministry of Consumer Affairs, etc.):Class 12th Pass in Science stream with Mathematics as a subject.
- (Note: Candidates in their final year/appearing for Class 12 can also apply, provided they attain the qualification cutoff date).
2. Age Criteria (As on 1st August 2026)
- Minimum Age:18 Years
- Maximum Age:27 Years
- Candidates must have generally been born between 2nd August 1999 and 1st August 2008.
Age Relaxations:
- SC / ST:5 Years
- OBC:3 Years
- PwBD (Unreserved):10 Years
- PwBD (OBC):13 Years
- PwBD (SC/ST):15 Years
📅 Important Dates to Remember
Make sure to mark these critical deadlines to avoid last-minute portal rushes:
- Notification Release Date:7th September 2026
- Online Application Start Date:7th September 2026
- Last Date to Apply Online:7th October 2026 (up to 11:00 PM)
- Last Date for Online Fee Payment:8th October 2026 (up to 11:00 PM)
- Application Correction Window:14th to 16th October 2026
- Tier-I Exam Date:To be notified soon (Expected around December 2026 / January 2027)
💰 Application Fee
- General / OBC / EWS:₹100/-
- Women / SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen:Exempted (Nil)