SSC CHSL (10+2) Exam 2026: Apply Online for LDC, JSA & DEO Posts

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the official recruitment notification (Notice No. HQ-C1102/5/2026-C-1) for the Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination, 2026. This national-level competitive examination is conducted to recruit eligible 12th-pass candidates into various Group ‘C’ positions – including Lower Division Clerk (LDC), Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA), and Data Entry Operator (DEO / DEO Grade ‘A’)-across Central Government Ministries, Departments, Statutory Bodies and Tribunals.

Parameter	Details
Recruiting Body	Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
Exam Name	Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination 2026
Posts Offered	Lower Division Clerk (LDC), Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA), Data Entry Operator (DEO / DEO Grade ‘A’)
Classification	Group ‘C’
Tentative Vacancies	Approx. 2,536 Posts
Application Mode	Online Only
Official Website	ssc.gov.in

Important Dates
Event	Schedule
Notification Issue Date	07/09/2026
Starting Date for Online Applications	07/09/2026
Closing Date for Online Applications	07/10/2026
Last Date Online Fee Payment	08/10/2026
Application Form Correction	14/10/2026 To 16/10/2026
Tier-I Exam Date (CBT)	To be notified later
Tier-II Exam Date (CBT)	To be notified later

SSC CHSL (10+2) Examination 2026 : Age Limit & Relaxations
Age Limit	Relaxations
Minimum Age: 18 Years Maximum Age: 27 Years Age limit is 01/08/2026.	SC / ST Candidates: 5 Years OBC (NCL): 3 Years PwBD (Unreserved): 10 Years PwBD (OBC): 13 Years PwBD (SC / ST): 15 Years Check for notifications.

SSC CHSL Recruitment 2026 : Application Fee & Salary
Application Fee	Salary
General, OBC and EWS (Male candidates): Rs. 100/- Women Candidates, SC, ST, PwBD and Ex-Servicemen: Nil Correction Charges: Rs. 200/- for the first correction; Rs. 500/- for the second correction Payment Mode: Online via BHIM UPI, Net Banking, Visa, MasterCard, Maestro, or RuPay Debit Card.	Lower Division Clerk (LDC) / Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA): Pay Level-2 (Rs. 19,900 – Rs. 63,200/-) Data Entry Operator (DEO) / DEO Grade ‘A’: Pay Level-4 (Rs. 25,500 – Rs. 81,100/-) and Level-5 (Rs. 29,200 – Rs. 92,300/-)

SSC CHSL Recruitment 2026 : Qualification
Post Name	Qualification
Lower Division Clerk (LDC) / Jr Secretariat Assistant (JSA)	12th Passed, Typing Test for LDC/JSA — English @ 35 w.p.m. or Hindi @ 30 w.p.m. (Mangal font) (10 min)
Data Entry Operator (DEO)	12th Passed, Data Entry Speed Minimum 15,000/8,000  Key Depressions/Hr (15 min)

SSC CHSL Exam 2026: Exam Pattern Tier-I Examination Duration: 60 Minutes; Negative Marking: 0.50 marks
Subject	Questions	Marks
English Language	25	50
General Intelligence	25	50
Quantitative Aptitude	25	50
General Awareness	25	50
Total	100	200

Tier-II Examination Negative Marking: 1 mark (Section-I, II and III)
Session	Section	Subject	Questions	Marks	Duration
Session-I	Section-I	Mathematical Abilities	30	90	1 Hour
		Reasoning & General Intelligence	30	90
	Section-II	English Language & Comprehension	40	120	1 Hour
		General Awareness	20	60
	Section-III	Computer Knowledge Test	15	45	15 Minutes
Session-II	Section-IV	Part A: Skill Test/ Typing Test- Skill Test for DEO	–	–	10 Minutes
		Part B: Typing Test for LDC/JSA	–	–	15 Minutes

How to Apply for SSC CHSL Recruitment 2026

• Fast Visit the new SSC official website: ssc.gov.in.
• Complete One-Time Registration (OTR) by providing personal details, contact number, email ID and completing identity authentication.
• Log in with your Registration Number and Password.
• Click Apply under Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination 2026.
• Verify auto-populated personal information and enter 12th-standard qualification and stream details.
• Select your medium of exam languages and typing test medium.
• Choose three examination center preferences within the same SSC Region.
• Capture your live photograph and upload your scanned signature.
• Preview the completed application, accept the declaration, pay the Rs. 100/- application fee (if applicable), and submit.
• Download and save the final application printout for your records.

Important Links
Online Application & OTR Link	Click Here
Notification Link	Click Here
SSC Official Website	Click Here

SSC CHSL 2026: Documents 

Required During Online Application

• Live Photograph.
• Scanned Signature.
• Identity Details.

Required for Document Verification

• 10th / Matriculation Certificate (for Date of Birth verification).
• 12th Standard / Higher Secondary Marksheet & Passing Certificate.
• Category / Caste Certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS for 2026–27) in Central format.
• PwBD Certificate / Scribe Undertaking Form (if applicable).
• Discharge Certificate / Undertaking for Ex-Servicemen.
• No Objection Certificate (NOC) for candidates currently in government service.

FAQ For SSC CHSL Recruitment 2026