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SSC CHSL Recruitment 2026 – 2536 Posts, Apply by 07 Oct
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SSC CHSL Recruitment 2026 – 2536 Posts, Apply by 07 Oct

Staff Selection Commission (SSC)

Qualification

12th pass (12th with Science and Mathematics for DEO in specified departments)

Announcement

7 Sept 2026

Exam Date

Not announced yet

Location

All India

Job Description

SSC is accepting online applications for the Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination, 2026. The exam fills Lower Division Clerk/Junior Secretariat Assistant and Data Entry Operator posts in central ministries and offices. The notice gives about 2,536 vacancies, and candidates who have passed Class 12 can apply until 7 October 2026 (11:00 PM).

Key facts

OrganisationStaff Selection Commission (SSC)
ExamCombined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination, 2026
PostsLDC/JSA, Data Entry Operator (DEO), DEO Grade A
VacanciesAbout 2,536 (post-wise and category-wise figures will be published later on ssc.gov.in)
PayLDC/JSA: Level-2 (Rs. 19,900–63,200); DEO: Level-4 (Rs. 25,500–81,100) and Level-5 (Rs. 29,200–92,300); DEO Grade A: Level-4
Qualification12th pass from a recognised board; DEO posts in the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, SSC and the Ministry of Culture need 12th in Science with Mathematics (as on 07.10.2026)
Age (as on 01.08.2026)18–27 years (born between 02.08.1999 and 01.08.2008). Relaxation as per rules
Application feeRs. 100; women, SC, ST, PwBD and eligible Ex-Servicemen are exempt
Online application7 September 2026 to 7 October 2026 (11:00 PM)
Last date for fee payment8 October 2026 (11:00 PM)
Correction window14 October 2026 to 16 October 2026 (11:00 PM); correction charge Rs. 200 for the first edit
Tier-I and Tier-II CBETo be notified later

How to apply

  1. Visit ssc.gov.in or use the mySSC mobile app and complete One-Time Registration if you have not already done so.
  2. Log in and select 'Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination, 2026' under the Apply tab.
  3. Fill in your personal and educational details, post preferences and exam centre choices; upload a live photograph and signature.
  4. Pay the Rs. 100 fee online (if applicable) by 8 October 2026.
  5. Submit the form and save a copy of the application and payment confirmation.

Official links

Last date: 7 October 2026

Ready to Apply?

Ensure you meet all qualifications before submitting your application.