SSC CHSL Recruitment 2026 Notification Out – Apply Online for 2536 LDC, JSA & DEO Posts

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the notification for the Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination, 2026 (SSC CHSL 2026). Eligible 12th-pass candidates can apply online for approximately 2,536 tentative Group C vacancies for LDC, JSA, DEO and DEO Grade 'A' posts in various Ministries, Departments and Government offices across India. The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the notice for the Combined Higher Secondary Level (CHSL) Examination 2026, inviting online applications for Lower Division Clerk (LDC)/Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) and Data Entry Operator (DEO)/DEO Grade 'A' posts. SSC CHSL Recruitment 2026 offers approximately 2,536 tentative vacancies across various Ministries, Departments, and Offices of the Government of India. Applications open on 07 September 2026 and close on 07 October 2026.

📌 SSC CHSL Recruitment 2026 – Overview

The 2,536 vacancies are tentative, and the detailed post-wise/category-wise breakup is expected to be published separately by SSC.

📅 Important Dates

• 🟢 Online Application Start: 07 September 2026

• 🔴 Last Date to Apply Online: 07 October 2026 (11:00 PM)

• 💳 Last Date for Fee Payment: 08 October 2026 (11:00 PM)

• ✏️ Application Correction Window: 14 October to 16 October 2026

• 📝 Tier-I Examination: To be notified later

• 🖥️ Tier-II Examination: To be notified later

📊 SSC CHSL Vacancy 2026 Details

Note: SSC has announced the overall tentative vacancy figure. The detailed post-wise and category-wise vacancy distribution has not yet been released separately.

🎓 Educational Qualification

For LDC/JSA and most DEO posts

Candidates must have passed 12th Standard (10+2) or equivalent examination from a recognized Board or University.

For specified DEO/DEO Grade 'A' posts

Candidates must have passed 12th Standard in Science stream with Mathematics as a subject for the specified departments/posts mentioned in the official notification.

Candidates appearing in the qualifying examination may also apply, subject to fulfilling the required qualification by the prescribed cut-off date.

🎂 SSC CHSL 2026 Age Limit

• Minimum Age: 18 Years

• Maximum Age: 27 Years

• Age Reference Date: As per the SSC CHSL 2026 notification

Candidates born not before 02 August 1999 and not later than 01 August 2008 are eligible within the prescribed age range. Applicable age relaxation will be provided to eligible reserved categories as per Government rules.

💰 SSC CHSL 2026 Application Fee

💵 SSC CHSL Salary 2026

The actual in-hand salary will depend on the posting location and applicable allowances.

📝 SSC CHSL 2026 Selection Process

The selection process is expected to include:

1. Tier-I – Computer Based Examination

2. Tier-II – Computer Based Examination

3. Skill Test / Typing Test, wherever applicable

4. Document Verification

5. Final Selection

Candidates should carefully check the post-specific requirements in the official SSC notification before applying.

🖥️ How to Apply for SSC CHSL Recruitment 2026

1. Visit the SSC Official Website.

2. Complete the required registration/login process.

3. Find the SSC CHSL Examination 2026 application link.

4. Fill in personal, educational and other required details.

5. Upload the required documents as instructed.

6. Pay the application fee, if applicable.

7. Submit the application form before 07 October 2026.

8. Download and save the final submitted application form for future reference.