SSC CHSL Notification 2026
Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the official notification of Combined Higher Secondary Level (10+2) Exam 2026 for the recruitment to the 2536 Group C posts in the cadre of Lower Divisional Clerk/ Junior Secretariat Assistant and Data Entry Operator in various Ministries/ Departments/ Offices of the Government of India and various Constitutional Bodies/ Statutory Bodies/ Tribunals, etc. Minimum educational qualification for these posts is 12th Standard or equivalent examination passed from a recognized Board or University.
Interested and eligible candidates may check this article for detailed official notification, educational qualification, age limit, salary details, and application procedure to be followed.
SSC CHSL Vacancy Details
Name of exam: Combined Higher Secondary Level Examination, 2026
Name of posts:
- Lower Division Clerk(LDC)/ Junior Secretariat Assistant
- Data Entry Operator (DEO)
- Data Entry Operator, Grade "A"
No of posts: 2536 posts (approx.)
Exam Centres in Assam: Dibrugarh (5102), Guwahati (Dispur) (5105), Jorhat (5107), Silchar (5111) and Tezpur (5112).
Mode of application: Online
Helpline No: 18003093063 (Toll Free Helpline Number to be called in case of any difficulty in filling up the Application Form)
Pay Scale
| Post | Pay Scale |
| Lower Division Clerk (LDC)/ Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) | Level-2 (Rs. 19,900-63,200) |
| Data Entry Operator (DEO) | Level-4 (Rs. 25,500-81,100) |
| Data Entry Operator (DEO) | Level-5 (Rs. 29,200-92,300) |
| Data Entry Operator, Grade ‘A’ | Level-4 (Rs. 25,500-81,100) |
Eligibility Criteria of SSC CHSL Exam
Age Limit
Candidates age must be between 18 to 27 years as on 01st August 2026 i.e. Candidates born not before 02-08-1999 and not later than 01-08-2008 are eligible to apply.
Age Relaxation: The category-wise age relaxation is as mentioned below.
| Category | Age Relaxation |
| OBC | 3 years |
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| PwBD - UR & EWS | 10 years |
| PwBD - OBC | 13 years |
| PwBD - SC & ST | 15 years |
| Ex-Servicemen (ESM) | 3 years |
Educational Qualification
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.
Other LDC/JSA and DEO/DEO Grade 'A' (except mentioned above): Candidates must have passed 12th Standard or equivalent examination from a recognized Board or University.
Appearing Candidates: 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.
Other LDC/JSA and DEO/DEO Grade 'A' (except mentioned above): Candidates must have passed 12th Standard or equivalent examination from a recognized Board or University.
Appearing Candidates: 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.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
| Unreserved/GEN, EWS & OBC | ₹ 100/- |
| SC/ST/PwBD/Women & Ex-serviceman | Nil |
Payment mode: BHIM UPI, Net Banking or by using Visa, MasterCard, Maestro, RuPay Credit or Debit cards, etc.
Interested and eligible candidates may apply online for these vacancy through online mode by visiting official SSC Recruitment Portal. Candidates may follow below mentioned steps to apply for SSC CHSL Recruitment.
How to Apply for SSC Recruitment ?
Interested and eligible candidates may apply online for these vacancy through online mode by visiting official SSC Recruitment Portal. Candidates may follow below mentioned steps to apply for SSC CHSL Recruitment.
- Scroll down, go to Important Web-Links section .
- Click on the "Online Registration" and complete the registration process .
- In the next stage, click on "Online Application Form" Link and Login.
- Fill your all personal and educational details and upload necessary documents.
- Make payment of application fee as per your category and submit the form.
- At the end, take a print out of the application form .
Important Dates of SSC CHSL Exam 2026
- Starting date of submission of online application: 7th September 2026
- Last date of submission of online application: 7th October 2026
- Correction window: 14th to 16th October 2026
- Schedule of Tier-I (Computer Based Examination): 30th November, to 31st December, 2026
- Schedule of Tier-II (Computer Based Examination): To be notified later
Important Web-Links of SSC Recruitment
| Online Application Form | Register | Login |
| Official Notification | Click Here |
| SSC CHSL (Tier I & II) 2026 Guide | Click Here |
| Join WhatsApp Channel | Click Here |
| Join Telegram Channel | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
Scheme of CHSL Examination
Candidates applied online for Combined Higher Secondary Level (10+2) Exam and found eligible will have to appear in Computer Based Examinations to be held in two tiers:
- Tier-I
- Tier-II
Marks scored by candidates in Computer Based Examinations, if conducted in multiple shifts, will be normalized by using the formula published by the Commission and such normalized scores will be used to determine final merit and cut-off marks.
Tier I (Computer Based Examination)
| Subject | No. of Questions | Max Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language (Basic Knowledge) | 25 | 50 | 15 Mins |
| General Intelligence | 25 | 50 | 15 Mins |
| Quantitative Aptitude (Basic Arithmetic Skill) | 25 | 50 | 15 Mins |
| General Awareness | 25 | 50 | 15 Mins |
| Total | 100 | 200 | 60 Minutes |
Tier II (Computer Based Examination)
| Session | Subject/Section | No. of Questions | Max Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Session-I (2 hrs 15 mins) | Section-I: A: Mathematical Abilities B: Reasoning & General Intelligence | 30 + 30 = 60 | 180 | 1 hour (30 mins for each) |
| Section-II: A: English Language & Comprehension B: General Awareness | 40 + 20 = 60 | 180 | 1 hour (30 mins for each) | |
| Section-III: Computer Knowledge Test | 15 | 45 | 15 mins | |
| Session-II | Section-IV: Skill Test / Typing Test: Part A: DEOs in Departments | – | – | 15 mins |
| Part B: DEOs (other than Departments) | – | – | 15 mins | |
| Part C: Typing Test for LDC/JSA | – | – | 10 mins |
