SSC CHSL 2026 Notification
The SSC CHSL 2026 notification (F. No. HQ-C1102/5/2026-C-1) was released by the Staff Selection Commission on 07 September 2026. The notification invites online applications for the Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination, 2026 to recruit Group C posts across various Ministries, Departments, Offices of the Government of India, Constitutional Bodies, Statutory Bodies and Tribunals.
Applications are online only at ssc.gov.in from 07 September to 07 October 2026 (23:00 Hours). The last date for online fee payment is 08 October 2026. The correction window opens from 14 to 16 October 2026. Candidates must read the detailed notification carefully before applying.
The notification PDF is available on the official website ssc.gov.in. Candidates should check the website regularly for updates on exam dates, admit cards and results.
SSC CHSL 2026 Vacancy
The SSC CHSL 2026 vacancy stands at approximately 2536 tentative posts. The vacancies are for Group C posts including Lower Division Clerk (LDC), Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) and Data Entry Operator (DEO) across various user departments.
The final vacancies will be determined after scrutiny of documents provided by the User Departments. Updated post-wise and category-wise vacancies will be made available on the website under Candidate’s Corner → Tentative Vacancy. State-wise or zone-wise vacancies are not collected by the Commission — candidates should approach the concerned User Departments for such information.
Candidates should note that vacancy figures may change at any stage. Check ssc.gov.in for the latest updated vacancies.
SSC CHSL 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification (As on 07-10-2026)
| Post | Required Qualification |
|---|---|
| DEO / DEO Grade ‘A’ (Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, SSC and Ministry of Culture) | 12th Standard pass in Science stream with Mathematics from a recognized Board or equivalent |
| LDC / JSA and DEO / DEO Grade ‘A’ (all other departments) | 12th Standard pass or equivalent examination from a recognized Board or University |
Candidates who have appeared in their 12th Standard or equivalent examination can also apply, but they must possess the essential qualification on or before the cut-off date of 07 October 2026.
Degrees, diplomas or certificates awarded through Open and Distance Learning mode by Universities established by an Act of Parliament or State Legislature are recognized for employment under the Central Government, provided they have been approved by the Distance Education Bureau, UGC. Candidates with such qualifications must produce the UGC approval for the relevant period at the time of Document Verification.
For equivalent educational qualifications, candidates must produce a relevant Equivalence Certificate from the concerned authorities at the time of Document Verification. Final decision regarding selection rests with the User Departments.
Age Limit (As on 01-08-2026)
The crucial date for age reckoning is 01-08-2026. The age limit for all posts is 18–27 years — candidates born not before 02-08-1999 and not later than 01-08-2008 are eligible.
| Post | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| LDC / JSA / DEO / DEO Grade ‘A’ | 18–27 Years |
The date of birth filled in the online application form and recorded in the Matriculation/Secondary Examination Certificate will be accepted by the Commission. No subsequent request for change will be considered.
Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | 5 years |
| OBC | 3 years |
| PwBD | 10 years |
| PwBD (OBC) | 13 years |
| PwBD (SC / ST) | 15 years |
| Ex-Servicemen (ESM) | 3 years after deduction of military service from actual age as on 01-08-2026 |
| Defence Personnel disabled in operation (General) | 3 years |
| Defence Personnel disabled in operation (SC / ST) | 8 years |
| Central Govt. Civilian Employees with 3+ years regular service | Up to 40 years of age |
| Central Govt. Civilian Employees with 3+ years regular service (SC / ST) | Up to 45 years of age |
| Widows / Divorced Women / Women judicially separated (not remarried) | Up to 35 years of age |
| Widows / Divorced Women / Women judicially separated (SC / ST, not remarried) | Up to 40 years of age |
Age relaxation is not admissible to sons, daughters and dependents of Ex-Servicemen.
Nationality
A candidate must be either: (a) a citizen of India, or (b) a subject of Nepal, or (c) a subject of Bhutan, or (d) a person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia and Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India. Candidates belonging to categories (b), (c) and (d) must hold a certificate of eligibility issued by the Government of India.
Important: Only male candidates are eligible for vacancies in the Border Roads Organization (BRO). Physical standards, physical efficiency tests and medical standards for BRO posts are available at Annexure-XVI of the notification.
SSC CHSL 2026 Exam Pattern
The SSC CHSL 2026 exam pattern consists of two tiers of Computer Based Examination. Marks will be normalized across multiple shifts using the procedure published by SSC.
| Tier | Type | Papers | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier-I | CBT (Objective) | English, General Intelligence, Quantitative Aptitude, General Awareness | 200 |
| Tier-II | CBT (Objective) + Skill/Typing | Math, Reasoning, English, GK, Computer Knowledge, Skill/Typing Test | 405 (qualifying sections included) |
Tier-I Exam Pattern
| Part | Subject | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | English Language (Basic Knowledge) | 25 | 50 | 60 Minutes (with sectional timer of 15 minutes for each subject) |
| II | General Intelligence | 25 | 50 | |
| III | Quantitative Aptitude (Basic Arithmetic Skill) | 25 | 50 | |
| IV | General Awareness | 25 | 50 | |
| Total | 100 | 200 |
Negative Marking: 0.50 marks deducted for each wrong answer. Questions are set in English, Hindi and any language opted by the candidate. For scribe-eligible candidates, the duration is 80 minutes (20 minutes per subject).
Tier-II Exam Pattern
Tier-II is conducted in two sessions on the same day. It is mandatory to qualify all sections.
| Session | Section | Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Session-I | Section-I | A: Mathematical Abilities B: Reasoning and General Intelligence |
30 + 30 = 60 | 60 × 3 = 180 | 1 hour (30 min each) |
| Section-II | A: English Language and Comprehension B: General Awareness |
40 + 20 = 60 | 60 × 3 = 180 | 1 hour (40 min English + 20 min GK) | |
| Section-III | Computer Knowledge Test | 15 | 15 × 3 = 45 | 15 minutes | |
| Session-II | Section-IV | Skill Test / Typing Test | — | Qualifying | See below |
Negative Marking in Tier-II: 1 mark deducted for each wrong answer in Section-I, Section-II and Section-III. Section-III (Computer Knowledge) is mandatory but qualifying in nature.
Skill Test / Typing Test (Section-IV)
| Post | Test | Requirement | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEO (Ministry mentioned in Para 8.1) | Part A — Skill Test | 15,000 key depressions/hour | 15 minutes |
| DEO (other departments) | Part B — Skill Test | 8,000 key depressions/hour | 15 minutes |
| LDC / JSA | Part C — Typing Test | English: 35 w.p.m. (~10,500 KPH) Hindi: 30 w.p.m. (~9,000 KPH, Mangal Font) |
10 minutes |
Scribe-eligible candidates get 5 minutes extra for Skill/Typing Test. PwBD candidates certified as unable to type by the Civil Surgeon may be exempted from the Typing Test.
SSC CHSL 2026 Syllabus
The SSC CHSL 2026 syllabus covers Tier-I and Tier-II papers. Tier-I tests basic knowledge at 10+2 level; Tier-II is more detailed and includes Computer Knowledge.
Tier-I Syllabus
| Subject | Topics |
|---|---|
| English Language | Spot the Error, Fill in the Blanks, Synonyms/Homonyms, Antonyms, Spellings/Detecting mis-spelt words, Idioms & Phrases, One word substitution, Improvement of Sentences, Active/Passive Voice, Direct/Indirect Narration, Shuffling of Sentence parts, Cloze Passage, Comprehension Passage |
| General Intelligence | Semantic Analogy, Symbolic/Number Analogy, Trends, Figural Analogy, Space Orientation, Semantic Classification, Venn Diagrams, Drawing inferences, Figural Classification, Punched hole/pattern-folding & unfolding, Semantic Series, Number Series, Embedded figures, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Coding and de-coding |
| Quantitative Aptitude | Number Systems, Percentages, Ratio and Proportion, Square roots, Averages, Interest (SI & CI), Profit and Loss, Discount, Partnership, Mixture and Alligation, Time and distance, Time and work, Algebra, Geometry, Mensuration, Trigonometry, Statistical Charts (Histogram, Frequency polygon, Bar diagram, Pie-chart) |
| General Awareness | Current events, everyday observation, scientific aspect, India and neighbouring countries — History, Culture, Geography, Economic Scene, General Policy, Scientific Research |
For VH candidates with 40% and above visual disability, there will be no component of Maps/Graphs/Diagrams/Statistical Data in General Intelligence and Quantitative Aptitude.
Tier-II Syllabus
| Section | Topics |
|---|---|
| Mathematical Abilities | Number Systems, Fundamental arithmetical operations, Algebra, Geometry, Mensuration, Trigonometry, Statistics and Probability (mean, median, mode, standard deviation, simple probability) |
| Reasoning and General Intelligence | Semantic Analogy, Symbolic/Number Analogy, Figural Analogy, Space Orientation, Venn Diagrams, Series, Embedded figures, Coding/decoding, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Emotional Intelligence, Social Intelligence |
| English Language and Comprehension | Vocabulary, grammar, sentence structure, synonyms, antonyms, Spot the Error, Fill in the Blanks, Idioms & Phrases, One word substitution, Active/Passive, Direct/Indirect, Cloze Passage, Comprehension Passage (2+ paragraphs including one story-based and one current affairs editorial) |
| General Awareness | Same as Tier-I — current events, environment, society, India and neighbouring countries — History, Culture, Geography, Economic Scene, General Policy, Scientific Research |
| Computer Knowledge | Computer Basics (CPU, I/O devices, memory, ports, Windows Explorer, keyboard shortcuts), Software (MS Office), Internet and e-mails (web browsing, e-banking), Basics of networking and cyber security (devices, protocols, threats like virus/worm/Trojan, preventive measures) |
For VH candidates with 40% and above visual disability, there will be no component of Maps/Graphs/Diagrams/Statistical Data in Mathematical Abilities and Reasoning.
SSC CHSL 2026 Selection Process
The SSC CHSL 2026 selection process runs through the following stages:
| Stage | Process |
|---|---|
| 1 | Tier-I Computer Based Examination (screening) |
| 2 | Tier-II Computer Based Examination (Session-I: Math, Reasoning, English, GK, Computer Knowledge + Session-II: Skill/Typing Test) |
| 3 | Document Verification (by User Departments after final result) |
| 4 | Final merit based on Tier-II marks (Section-I + Section-II); Computer Knowledge and Skill/Typing are qualifying |
Marks are normalized across shifts. Final allotment is on merit-cum-preference of posts. Once a post is allotted, no change is made due to non-fulfilment of post-specific requirements. BRO posts have additional physical and medical standards — candidates should check Annexure-XVI before opting.
SSC CHSL 2026 Posts
The SSC CHSL 2026 recruitment covers Group C posts across various Ministries, Departments, Constitutional Bodies, Statutory Bodies and Tribunals of the Government of India.
| Post | Pay Level | Pay Scale (₹) |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Division Clerk (LDC) / Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) | Level-2 | 19,900 – 63,200 |
| Data Entry Operator (DEO) | Level-4 / Level-5 | 25,500 – 81,100 / 29,200 – 92,300 |
| Data Entry Operator Grade ‘A’ | Level-4 | 25,500 – 81,100 |
Important: Final allotment is on merit-cum-preference of posts given by candidates. Once allotted, no change of post will be made by the Commission due to non-fulfilment of post-specific physical, medical or educational standards. Candidates opting for BRO posts should ensure they meet the required physical standards before filling preferences.
SSC CHSL 2026 Salary & Pay Scale
The SSC CHSL 2026 salary depends on the pay level of the post allotted. All Group C posts carry a basic pay plus Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance and other admissible allowances as per 7th CPC rules.
| Pay Level | Pay Scale (₹) | Major Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Level-2 | 19,900 – 63,200 | LDC, JSA |
| Level-4 | 25,500 – 81,100 | DEO, DEO Grade ‘A’ |
| Level-5 | 29,200 – 92,300 | DEO (higher grade) |
Salary Per Month
The in-hand salary includes Basic Pay + DA + HRA (based on city classification) + Transport Allowance. The exact in-hand amount varies with posting location, city classification and applicable allowances. DA is revised periodically as per government orders.
Note: Pay scale is not the same as in-hand salary. Actual earnings vary with posting city, allowances and deductions. Rules are subject to government revision.
SSC CHSL 2026 Admit Card
The SSC CHSL 2026 Admit Card has not been released yet. The admit card will be uploaded on the regional SSC websites before the respective exam. Candidates can download it from ssc.gov.in or the regional SSC website under their jurisdiction using their registration credentials.
| Exam | Admit Card Status |
|---|---|
| Tier-I CBT | Not Released Yet |
| Tier-II CBT | Not Released Yet |
Candidates should check their regional SSC website for admit card updates. No admit card is sent by post. Check your name, photograph, exam centre and roll number on download and report discrepancies to the regional office immediately.
SSC CHSL 2026 Answer Key
The SSC CHSL 2026 Answer Key will be released after each tier of examination. Tentative answer keys will be placed on the website and candidates may submit online representations within the stipulated time limit on payment of ₹50/- per question (non-refundable). Representations through any other mode (letter, email, etc.) will not be entertained.
| Exam | Answer Key Status |
|---|---|
| Tier-I CBT | To Be Released |
| Tier-II CBT | To Be Released |
The Final Answer Keys will be used for processing the result and will be uploaded after declaration of the result. Candidates should refer to the ‘Guidelines regarding Challenge/Objection Management System’ published on 10-04-2026 on the SSC website.
SSC CHSL 2026 Result
The SSC CHSL 2026 Result will be declared in stages — Tier-I result (for shortlisting to Tier-II), Tier-II result and final result after Document Verification. Results will be available on ssc.gov.in.
| Stage | Result Status |
|---|---|
| Tier-I Result | To Be Released |
| Tier-II Result | To Be Released |
| Final Result (after DV) | To Be Released |
Check results only on ssc.gov.in. There is no provision for re-evaluation or re-checking of scores at any stage.
SSC CHSL 2026 Cut Off
The SSC CHSL 2026 Cut Off will be released along with the results — not announced yet. SSC releases separate cut-offs for Tier-I and Tier-II, category-wise and post-wise. Previous year cut-offs below show the trend.
Previous Year Tier-I Cut Off (LDC/JSA)
| Year | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | ESM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 144.25 | 143.83 | 125.40 | 115.25 | 141.42 | 68.26 |
| 2024 | 157.36 | 156.62 | 139.68 | 129.45 | 150.52 | 78.23 |
| 2023 | 153.91 | 152.27 | 136.41 | 124.53 | 151.10 | 102.48 |
| 2022–23 | 157.73 | 153.25 | 135.47 | 125.80 | 151.03 | 97.99 |
Important: The table above shows previous-year cut-off marks for reference only. Actual cut-offs depend on vacancies, paper difficulty, candidate performance and competition level. The SSC CHSL 2026 cut off will be updated here after its official release on ssc.gov.in.
SSC CHSL 2026 Exam Centres
Candidates must indicate the exam centre in the online Application Form. Three centres can be chosen in order of priority within the same region. No request for change of centre will be entertained at any stage. Tentative list of examination centres along with regional offices is given below.
| S. No. | Region | States / UTs | Examination Centres (Centre Code) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Central Region (CR) | Bihar, Uttar Pradesh | Bhagalpur (3201), Muzaffarpur (3205), Patna (3206), Gaya (3203), Chapra (3208), Saharsa (3210), Darbhanga (3202), Purnea (3209), Munger (3211), Agra (3001), Bareilly (3005), Gorakhpur (3007), Jhansi (3008), Kanpur (3009), Lucknow (3010), Meerut (3011), Prayagraj (3003), Varanasi (3013) |
| 2 | Eastern Region (ER) | Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Jharkhand, Odisha, Sikkim, West Bengal | Sri Vijaya Puram (4802), Bokaro (4201), Ranchi (4205), Dhanbad (4206), Jamshedpur (4207), Balasore (4601), Berhampur (4602), Bhubaneshwar (4604), Cuttack (4605), Sambalpur (4609), Gangtok (4001), Burdwan (4422), Kolkata (4410), Malda (4412), Siliguri (4415), Suri (4416), Kalyani (4419), Durgapur (4426) |
| 3 | Karnataka Kerala Region (KKR) | Lakshadweep, Karnataka, Kerala | Belagavi (9002), Bengaluru (9001), Hubballi (9011), Kalaburagi (9005), Mangaluru (9008), Mysuru (9009), Shivamogga (9010), Udupi (9012), Ernakulam (9213), Kollam (9210), Kottayam (9205), Kozhikode (9206), Thrissur (9212), Thiruvananthapuram (9211), Kannur (9202), Kavaratti (9401), Malappuram (9207) |
| 4 | Madhya Pradesh Region (MPR) | Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh | Bhopal (6001), Gwalior (6005), Indore (6006), Jabalpur (6007), Satna (6014), Sagar (6015), Ujjain (6016), Bilaspur (6202), Raipur (6204), Durg-Bhilai (6205) |
| 5 | North Eastern Region (NER) | Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura | Itanagar (5001), Dibrugarh (5102), Guwahati/Dispur (5105), Jorhat (5107), Silchar (5111), Tezpur (5112), Imphal (5501), Churachandpur (5502), Ukhrul (5503), Shillong (5401), Aizwal (5701), Dimapur (5301), Kohima (5302), Agartala (5601) |
| 6 | Northern Region (NR) | Delhi, Rajasthan, Uttarakhand | Dehradun (2002), Haldwani (2003), Roorkee (2006), Delhi (2201), Bikaner (2404), Jaipur (2405), Sikar (2411), Udaipur (2409) |
| 7 | North Western Sub-Region (NWR) | Chandigarh, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Punjab | Chandigarh/Mohali (1601), Hamirpur (1202), Shimla (1203), Jammu (1004), Samba (1010), Srinagar (1007), Leh (1005), Amritsar (1404), Jalandhar (1402), Patiala (1403), Bathinda (1401) |
| 8 | Southern Region (SR) | Andhra Pradesh, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu, Telangana | Guntur (8001), Kurnool (8003), Rajahmundry (8004), Tirupathi (8006), Visakhapatnam (8007), Vijayawada (8008), Kakinada (8009), Nellore (8010), Ongole (8014), Srikakulam (8015), Eluru (8016), Puducherry (8401), Chennai (8201), Coimbatore (8202), Madurai (8204), Salem (8205), Tiruchirappalli (8206), Tirunelveli (8207), Vellore (8208), Krishnagiri (8209), Hyderabad (8601), Warangal (8603), Karimnagar (8604), Siddipet (8605) |
| 9 | Western Region (WR) | Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu, Goa, Gujarat, Maharashtra | Panaji (7801), Ahmedabad (7001), Gandhinagar (7012), Mehsana (7013), Rajkot (7006), Surat (7007), Vadodara (7002), Amravati (7201), Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar (7202), Jalgaon (7214), Kolhapur (7203), Mumbai (7204), Nagpur (7205), Nanded (7206), Nashik (7207), Pune (7208) |
The Commission will endeavour to accommodate candidates in the centres opted by them. However, SSC reserves the right to add new centres, cancel any centre from the list, or divert candidates to another centre. No request for change of centre will be considered at any stage or tier of the examination. Select centres carefully while applying.
FAQs — SSC CHSL
Q. What is SSC CHSL 2026?
SSC CHSL 2026 is the Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination conducted by the Staff Selection Commission for Group C posts like LDC, JSA and DEO in various Central Government departments.
Q. When is the SSC CHSL 2026 exam?
Tier-I and Tier-II exam dates have not been announced yet. The notification was released on 07 September 2026 and applications are open till 07 October 2026. Check ssc.gov.in for updates.
Q. How many vacancies are there in SSC CHSL 2026?
There are approximately 2536 tentative vacancies for LDC, JSA and DEO posts. Final post-wise and category-wise vacancies will be updated on ssc.gov.in.
Q. What is the eligibility for SSC CHSL 2026?
Candidates must have passed 12th Standard or equivalent from a recognized Board. DEO posts in specific ministries require 12th pass in Science with Maths. Age limit is 18–27 years as on 01-08-2026 with category-wise relaxation.
Q. What is the SSC CHSL 2026 application fee?
₹100 for General/OBC/EWS candidates. Female candidates (all categories), SC, ST and PwBD candidates are exempted from fee payment.
Q. What is the SSC CHSL 2026 exam pattern?
Tier-I is a 60-minute CBT with 100 questions (English, General Intelligence, Quant, GK) for 200 marks with 0.50 negative marking. Tier-II has Math/Reasoning, English/GK, Computer Knowledge and a qualifying Skill/Typing Test.
Q. What is the salary after SSC CHSL?
LDC/JSA gets Pay Level-2 (₹19,900–63,200), DEO gets Level-4 (₹25,500–81,100) or Level-5 (₹29,200–92,300) plus DA, HRA and Transport Allowance.
Q. Has the SSC CHSL 2026 admit card been released?
No, the admit card has not been released yet. It will be uploaded on regional SSC websites before the respective exam. Download from ssc.gov.in using your registration credentials.
Q. What is the SSC CHSL cut-off trend?
Tier-I cut-off for LDC/JSA has ranged from 144–158 (UR) over 2022–2025. The 2026 cut-off will depend on vacancies, difficulty and competition. Check the cut-off section above for year-wise data.
Q. Can final-year students apply for SSC CHSL 2026?
Yes, candidates who have appeared in their 12th Standard or equivalent examination can apply, but they must possess the essential qualification on or before 07 October 2026.