The official notification for the SSC CHSL Recruitment 2026 has been released by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) on ssc.gov.in. This year, the commission has announced approximately 2,536 vacancies for Group C posts, including Lower Divisional Clerk (LDC), Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA), and Data Entry Operator (DEO)
In short: SSC is recruiting for LDC/JSA and DEO posts under CHSL 2026, with about 2,536 tentative vacancies. Candidates who have passed Class 12 (or an equivalent exam) from a recognised board can apply. Online applications open on 07 September 2026 and close on 07 October 2026, with fee payment allowed until 08 October 2026. The application mode is online only, via the SSC website or the SSC mobile app, and the posts are located across various Central Government offices in India.
Total Post :- 2536
SSC CHSL Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
| Recruiting Body | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Name of Exam | Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination, 2026 |
| Posts | Lower Division Clerk (LDC)/Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA), Data Entry Operator (DEO), Data Entry Operator Grade 'A' |
| Total Vacancies | Approx. 2,536 (tentative) |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Application Start Date | 07 September 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 07 October 2026 (23:00 Hours) |
| Job Location | Various Ministries/Departments/Offices of the Government of India (across India) |
| Official Website | ssc.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Start of Online Application | 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 |
| Tier-I Exam Date (CBE) | Not specified - to be notified later |
| Tier-II Exam Date (CBE) | Not specified - to be notified later |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
| General/OBC/EWS (Male) | Rs. 100 |
| Women (all categories) | Exempted |
| SC/ST | Exempted |
| PwBD | Exempted |
| Ex-Servicemen (ESM) | Exempted |
Age Limit as on 01/08/2026
| Minimum | 18 Years |
| Maximum | 27 Years |
| Age relaxation | SSC provides age relaxation for the 10+2 CHSL position as per their regulations. |
Education Qualification
| Post | Qualification Required |
| 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 |
| LDC/JSA and DEO/DEO Grade 'A' (all other Departments/Ministries) | 12th Standard pass or equivalent examination from a recognised Board or University |
Salary Structure
| Post | Pay Level |
| Lower Division Clerk (LDC)/Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) | Pay Level-2 (Rs. 19,900–63,200) |
| Data Entry Operator (DEO) | Pay Level-4 (Rs. 25,500–81,100) and Level-5 (Rs. 29,200–92,300) |
| Data Entry Operator, Grade 'A' | Pay Level-4 (Rs. 25,500–81,100) |
Exam Pattern
| Part | Subject | Questions/Marks |
| I | English Language (Basic Knowledge) | 25/50 |
| II | General Intelligence | 25/50 |
| III | Quantitative Aptitude (Basic Arithmetic Skill) | 25/50 |
| IV | General Awareness | 25/50 |
Important Links
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Download Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |