SSC CHSL Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 2536 LDC, DEO Posts

SSC CHSL Recruitment 2026 Notification Out: Apply Online for 2536 Posts

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the notification for the Combined Higher Secondary Level (CHSL) Examination 2026. This recruitment drive invites online applications for various posts including Lower Division Clerk (LDC)/Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA), Data Entry Operator (DEO), and Data Entry Operator Grade 'A'. A total of approximately 2,536 tentative vacancies are available across different Ministries, Departments, and Offices of the Government of India.

Important Dates

• Online Application Start Date: 07 September 2026
• Last Date to Submit Online Application: 07 October 2026 (23:00 Hours)
• Last Date for Online Fee Payment: 08 October 2026 (23:00 Hours)
• Application Form Correction Window: 14 October 2026 to 16 October 2026 (23:00 Hours)
• Tier-I Exam Date (CBE): To be notified later
• Tier-II Exam Date (CBE): To be notified later

Vacancy Details

SSC CHSL Recruitment 2026 offers approximately 2,536 tentative vacancies. The post-wise and category-wise break-up will be published later on the SSC website.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification (as on 07 October 2026)

• For DEO/DEO Grade 'A' in Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, SSC, and Ministry of Culture: 12th Standard pass in Science stream with Mathematics as a subject from a recognised Board.
• For LDC/JSA and DEO/DEO Grade 'A' (all other Departments/Ministries): 12th Standard pass or equivalent examination from a recognised Board or University.
• Candidates who have appeared for their Class 12 exam can also apply, provided their qualifying result is declared on or before 07 October 2026.

Age Limit (as on 01 August 2026)

Candidates must be between 18 to 27 years of age. This means candidates born not before 02 August 1999 and not later than 01 August 2008 are eligible. Age relaxation is applicable as per government norms for reserved categories:

Note: Only male candidates are eligible for any vacancies reported in the Border Roads Organization (BRO).

Salary Structure

Selected candidates will receive salary as per the 7th Central Pay Commission:

Application Fee

The application fee is Rs. 100 for General/OBC/EWS (Male) candidates. Women candidates and those belonging to SC, ST, PwBD, and Ex-Servicemen (ESM) categories are exempted from fee payment.

Selection Process

The selection process involves a two-tier Computer Based Examination (CBE):

• Tier-I: Objective type, multiple-choice questions covering English Language, General Intelligence, Quantitative Aptitude, and General Awareness. Duration is 60 minutes, with negative marking of 0.50 marks per wrong answer.
• Tier-II: Conducted in two sessions on the same day, comprising four sections: Section-I (Mathematical Abilities and Reasoning & General Intelligence), Section-II (English Language & Comprehension and General Awareness), Section-III (Computer Knowledge Test, qualifying in nature), and Section-IV (Skill Test/Typing Test for DEO and LDC/JSA posts respectively). Negative marking of 1 mark per wrong answer in Sections I and II. Qualification in all sections is mandatory.

How to Apply

Follow these steps to apply online for SSC CHSL Recruitment 2026:

1. Visit the official SSC website (ssc.gov.in) or use the 'my SSC' mobile application.
2. Complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) on the new SSC website (previous OTR will not work).
3. Log in with your OTR credentials and fill out the online application form for SSC CHSL 2026.
4. Upload required documents and capture your photograph as per instructions.
5. Pay the application fee online (if applicable) by 08 October 2026.
6. Submit the completed form and take a printout for future reference.