SSC CHSL Notification 2026 Out for 2536 Vacancies: Direct Link to Apply Online
Posted on: September 09, 2026
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Team RIJADEJA.com
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
SSC CHSL Recruitment 2026- Important Dates
- Notification Date: 7th September 2026
- Application Start Date: 7th September 2026
- Last Date to Apply: 7th October 2026 (11 pm)
- Last Date for Online Fee Payment: 8th October 2026 (11 pm)
- Application Form Correction: 14th to 16th October 2026
- Tier 1 Exam: December 2026- January 2027
- Tier 2 Exam: To be notified
SSC CHSL Recruitment 2026 Important Links
