SSC CHSL 2026 Notification Released

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has officially released the SSC CHSL Notification 2026, announcing 2,536 vacancies for 12th-pass candidates. If you are aiming for highly sought-after central government posts like Lower Divisional Clerk (LDC), Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA), or Data Entry Operator (DEO), the application window is now live. Scroll down to find the direct online application link, category-wise vacancy breakdowns, and the exact steps to submit your form on the new ssc.gov.in portal before the deadline.

SSC CHSL Notification 2026 – Highlights

Exam Name: Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination, 2026
Conducting Body: Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
Total Vacancies: 2,536 (Tentative)
Posts: Lower Division Clerk (LDC), Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA), Data Entry Operator (DEO)
Exam Level: Pan India
Job Location: All over India
Nationality: a citizen of India, or a subject of Nepal, or a subject of Bhutan, or a person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African countries of Kenya, ganda, the United Republic of Tanzania(Formerly Tanganyika and Zanzibar), Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia, and Vietnam to permanently settle in India.

SSC CHSL 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

For Data Entry Operator (DEO)/ DEO Grade „A‟ in Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, Staff Selection Commission and Ministry of Culture: 12th Standard pass in Science stream with Mathematics as a subject from a recognized Board or equivalent.
For LDC/JSA and DEO/DEO Grade „A‟ (except DEOs in Department/ Ministry mentioned at Para 8.1 above): Candidates must have passed 12th Standard or equivalent examination from a
recognized Board or University.
The candidates who have appeared in their 12th Standard or equivalent examination can also apply, however they must possess Essential qualification on or before the cut- off date i.e. 07-10-2026.

SSC CHSL 2026 Age Limit (As on 01-08-2026)

Age limit for the posts is 18-27 years i.e. Candidates born not before 02-08-1999 and not later than 01-08-2008 are eligible to apply.

SSC CHSL 2026 Application Fee

Fee payable: Rs 100/- (Rs. one hundred only). Women candidates and candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes(SC), Scheduled Tribes(ST), Persons with Disabilities(PwD) and Ex-servicemen (ESM) eligible for reservation are exempted from payment of fee.

SSC CHSL Selection Process 2026

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) starts conducting the Combined Higher Secondary Level(CHSL) in two levels for various posts:

Tier – I : Objective Multiple Choice (Computer-Based (online))
Tier – II : Objective Multiple Choice + Skill Test & Typing Test Tier-II will include three sections, each having two modules (Computer-Based (online))

SSC CHSL 2026 Pattern

The following modifications apply to the SSC CHSL Exam Pattern 2026:

SSC CHSL 2026 Tier 1 exam will be conducted in online mode.
There will be sectional timing for both Tier 1 and Tier 2 exams.
Tier II will include Objective Multiple Choice + Skill Test & Typing Test.
There is negative marking in the SSC CHSL 2026 Tier 1 Exam. Giving a wrong answer to a question will lead to a penalty of 0.5 marks in all sections.

The SSC CHSL Tier 1 exam is an objective exam conducted online. The Tier 1 exam has 4 sections and 100 questions, totaling 200 marks.
The subject-wise details are given below:
SSC CHSL Tier-I Exam Pattern 2026:

General Intelligence - 25 questions for 50 marks
General Awareness - 25 questions for 50 marks
Quantitative Aptitude (Basic Arithmetic Skill) - 25 questions for 50 marks
English Language (Basic Knowledge) - 25 questions for 50 marks
Total: 100 questions for 100 marks
Duration - 60 minutes (15 minutes for each section)

SSC CHSL Tier-II Session I Exam Pattern 2026:

Section-I -

Mathematical Abilities: 30 questions
Reasoning & General Intelligence: 30 questions
Total: 60 questions for 180 marks
Duration - 60 minutes (30-minute sectional timer for each part)

Section-II -

English Language & Comprehension: 40 questions
General Awareness: 20 questions
Total: 60 questions for 180 marks
Duration - 60 minutes (Separate sectional timing)

Section-III -

Computer Knowledge Test: 15 questions
Total: 15 questions for 45 marks
Duration - 15 minutes

Tier-II Session II Exam Pattern 2026:

Section-IV - Skill Test/Typing Test Qualifying in nature

Part A: Skill Test for DEOs in Department/ Ministry- 15 minutes
Part B: Skill Test for DEOs except in Department/ Ministry- 15 minutes
Part C: Typing Test for LDC/JSA- 15 minutes

Negative Marking for Tier 2- 1 mark for each wrong answer in Sections I, II & III

How to Apply For SSC CHSL 2026?

Candidates can apply for SSC CHSL 2026 by following these steps:

Visit the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) official website.
Complete One-Time Registration (OTR) if not done earlier — note: OTR from the old site (ssc.nic.in) is NOT valid.
Log in using registration number and password.
Click on “Combined Higher Secondary Level Examination, 2026” under Live Exam.
Fill in all details – personal, educational, and additional information.
Capture a live photograph using a webcam/mobile (no pre-existing photos allowed).
Upload scanned signature in JPEG format (10–20 KB, 6.0 cm × 2.0 cm).
Preview and verify all details, then submit the form. Pay the application fee online