SSC CHSL Notification 2026 | Recruitment, Vacancy, Eligibility & Apply Online

The official notification for the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination, 2026 contains key details outlined below:

1. Overview & Vacancies

• Conducting Body: Staff Selection Commission (SSC)

• Exam Name: Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination, 2026

• Tentative Vacancies: Approximately 2,536 vacancies for Group-C posts, which include:

  • Lower Divisional Clerk (LDC) / Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA)

  • Data Entry Operator (DEO) and DEO Grade 'A'

2. Important Dates

• Notification Release / Online Application Start: September 7, 2026

• Last Date to Apply Online: October 7, 2026 (up to 11:00 PM)

• Last Date for Online Fee Payment: October 8, 2026

• Application Correction Window: October 14 to 16, 2026

• Tier-I Examination Date: Scheduled from November 30 to December 31, 2026

3. Eligibility Criteria

• Age Limit:

  • Candidates must be between 18 to 27 years of age as of August 1, 2026 (born between August 2, 1999, and August 1, 2008).

  • Upper age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories (SC/ST: 5 years, OBC: 3 years, PwBD, etc.) as per government rules.

• Educational Qualification:

  • Must have passed Class 12 (10+2) or an equivalent examination from a recognized Board or University as of October 7, 2026.

4. Application Fee

• Fee: ₹100

• Women candidates, Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD), and Ex-servicemen eligible for reservation are exempted from paying the fee.

5. Selection Process & Exam Pattern

The recruitment process consists of a multi-tier computer-based examination system:

• Tier-I (Computer-Based Examination):

  • Objective multiple-choice questions divided across sections including English Language, General Intelligence, Quantitative Aptitude, and General Awareness.

  • Note: Sectional timings have been introduced for Tier-I, allocating specific time constraints per section.

• Tier-II (Computer-Based Examination): Conducted for candidates who qualify Tier-I, comprising sessions on mathematical abilities, reasoning, English language, general awareness, computer knowledge, and skill tests/typing tests based on the specific post.