SSC CHSL Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 2,536 LDC, JSA & DEO Posts

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has issued the SSC CHSL 2026 notification for approximately 2,536 tentative Group C vacancies. Eligible Class 12 pass candidates can apply online for Lower Division Clerk (LDC), Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA), Data Entry Operator (DEO), and DEO Grade ‘A’ posts through the official SSC portal, ssc.gov.in, from 7 September 2026 to 7 October 2026, 11:00 PM.

SSC CHSL, or the Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination, is a national-level recruitment examination for clerical and data-entry roles in Central Government Ministries, Departments, Offices, and other notified organisations. The vacancies announced for this cycle are tentative, so SSC may publish a detailed post-wise and category-wise vacancy break-up separately.

SSC CHSL 2026 Overview

The notification was released on 7 September 2026. Candidates should rely on the detailed SSC notification and their SSC account dashboard for the final eligibility, examination schedule, correction-window details, and post-specific requirements.

SSC CHSL Vacancy 2026

SSC has announced around 2,536 vacancies under the CHSL 2026 recruitment drive. These posts are expected to be placed in several Central Government departments and offices across India.

The post-wise, department-wise, state-wise, and reservation-category-wise vacancy information may be issued later by SSC. Applicants should not assume that all 2,536 positions belong to one specific post or department.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational qualification

For LDC/JSA and most DEO/DEO Grade ‘A’ posts, applicants must have passed Class 12 or an equivalent examination from a recognised Board or University by the cut-off date mentioned in the SSC CHSL notification.

For certain DEO positions, particularly roles in specified ministries or departments, SSC may prescribe an additional requirement in Class 12, such as Mathematics as a subject. Candidates should therefore verify the exact post-specific educational conditions in the official notification before submitting the application.

Age limit

Candidates must generally be between 18 and 27 years of age as on 1 August 2026. In other words, applicants should have been born not earlier than 2 August 1999 and not later than 1 August 2008, subject to the exact wording in SSC’s notice.

Permissible upper-age relaxations apply to eligible reserved and special categories as per Government of India rules. Candidates claiming relaxation must ensure that they have the required supporting certificates in the prescribed format.

Nationality

Applicants must meet the nationality or citizenship requirements specified by SSC. Indian citizens are eligible, while candidates from certain other specified categories may also be considered subject to eligibility conditions and documentary requirements.

SSC CHSL 2026 Selection Process

SSC CHSL selection generally involves two stages:

1. Tier-I Computer-Based Examination
   This objective-type examination normally tests English Language, General Intelligence, Quantitative Aptitude, and General Awareness.
2. Tier-II Examination
   Tier-II includes objective and skill-based components. Depending on the post, candidates may need to qualify in a typing test or data-entry skill test. The final merit process is based on SSC’s rules, candidates’ performance, eligibility verification, and applicable qualifying standards.

A candidate applying for LDC/JSA should focus particularly on typing accuracy and speed, while aspirants targeting DEO posts must prepare seriously for the Data Entry Speed Test or the relevant skill-test component. Merely clearing Tier-I does not guarantee selection; Tier-II performance and document verification are equally important.

How to Apply Online

Candidates can follow these steps to submit the SSC CHSL application form:

1. Visit the official SSC website, ssc.gov.in.
2. Complete One-Time Registration (OTR) if you are a new applicant.
3. Log in using your registered credentials.
4. Open the “Apply” section and select the SSC CHSL Examination 2026 application link.
5. Enter personal, educational, communication, category, and other required details carefully.
6. Upload the prescribed photograph, signature, and any required documents in the correct format.
7. Pay the application fee, if applicable, using the available online payment method.
8. Preview the complete application form before final submission.
9. Submit the form and download or print the acknowledgement page for future reference.

Applicants should avoid waiting until the final day, as high traffic or payment failures can create last-minute problems. The deadline for submission of online applications is 7 October 2026, while the fee-payment deadline is reported as 8 October 2026; candidates should still confirm the exact time limits from SSC’s official notice.

Important Instructions for Candidates

• Use only the official SSC website for registration, application submission, fee payment, and notification downloads.
• Keep your Class 10 certificate, Class 12 marks memo/certificate, identity proof, mobile number, email ID, photograph, and signature ready before applying.
• Enter your name, date of birth, category, and educational details exactly as they appear on official documents.
• Select examination centres and post preferences carefully wherever SSC provides such options.
• Check the official notification for application fee exemptions, age relaxation, exam-city options, document format, and skill-test rules.
• Start Tier-I preparation immediately, especially for English, reasoning, mathematics, and general awareness, instead of waiting for the exam-date announcement.

SSC CHSL 2026 presents a strong opportunity for Intermediate/Class 12 qualified candidates seeking stable Central Government clerical and data-entry employment. With approximately 2,536 tentative vacancies across LDC/JSA, DEO, and DEO Grade ‘A’ roles, eligible candidates should complete the application well before 7 October 2026 and begin a structured Tier-I and Tier-II preparation plan.