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SSC CHSL Recruitment 2026 Notification
Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the official Notice for the Combined Higher Secondary Level (CHSL) Examination 2026. The notification has been uploaded on 07-09-2026 for recruitment to Lower Divisional Clerk/ Junior Secretariat Assistant (LDC/JSA) and Data Entry Operator (DEO) posts for various Ministries/ Departments/ Offices of the Government of India. A total of approx. 2536 tentative vacancies have been announced. Eligible candidates can apply online from 07th September 2026 to 07th October 2026.
SSC CHSL Important Dates 2026
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 07-09-2026 |
| Online Registration Starts | 07-09-2026 |
| Last Date of Online Registration | 07-10-2026 (23:00 Hours) |
| Last Date for Online Fee Payment | 08-10-2026 (23:00 Hours) |
| Window for Application Form Correction | 14-10-2026 to 16-10-2026 (23:00 Hours) |
| Tier-I Exam (Computer Based Exam) | To be notified later |
| Tier-II Exam (Computer Based Exam) |
SSC CHSL Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria
| Post Name | Eligibility Criteria |
| LDC & PA/ SA |
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| DEO |
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SSC CHSL Application Fee 2026
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General/ Others | Rs. 100/- |
| Women, SC, ST, PwBD & Ex-Servicemen (eligible for reservation) | Exempted (Nil) |
SSC CHSL 2026 Exam Pattern
Tier-I: Scheme of Examination
| Part | Subject | No. of Questions/ Max. Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| I | English Language (Basic Knowledge) | 25/50 | 60 Minutes total (sectional timer of 15 minutes per subject) |
| II | General Intelligence | 25/50 | — |
| III | Quantitative Aptitude (Basic Arithmetic Skill) | 25/50 | — |
| IV | General Awareness | 25/50 | — |
Tier-II: Scheme of Examination
| Session | Section | No. of Questions | Max. Marks | Time Allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Session-I | Section-I: A. Mathematical Abilities, B. Reasoning & General Intelligence | 60 (30+30) | 180 (60×3) | 1 hour |
| Session-I | Section-II: A. English Language & Comprehension, B. General Awareness | 60 (40+20) | 180 (60×3) | 1 hour |
| Session-I | Section-III: Computer Knowledge Test | 15 | 45 (15×3) | 15 Minutes |
| Session-II | Section-IV: Skill Test (DEO) / Typing Test (LDC-JSA) | — | Qualifying | 10–15 Minutes |
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted only in online mode at the SSC website (https://ssc.gov.in) or through the “my SSC” mobile application.
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