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title: "SSC CHSL Recruitment 2026 – 2,536 LDC/JSA and DEO Posts, Tier-I Proposed 30 November to 31 December"
url: "https://aijobalert.com/jobs/ssc-chsl-recruitment-2026"
type: "Government recruitment"
organization: "Staff Selection Commission"
category: "Central Govt"
application_status: "closed"
application_start: "07 Sept 2026"
application_last_date: "07 Oct 2026"
exam_date: "30 Nov 2026"
total_vacancies: 2536
published: "2026-09-25T19:31:31.332Z"
updated: "2026-10-12T17:24:42.389Z"
last_verified: "2026-10-11T18:30:00.000Z"
---

# SSC CHSL Recruitment 2026 – 2,536 LDC/JSA and DEO Posts, Tier-I Proposed 30 November to 31 December

**Last date to apply:** 07 Oct 2026

## Official Links

- Applications closed on 07 Oct 2026
- [Notification PDF](https://aijobalert.com/documents/ssc/notice-of-adv-chsle-2026-74eb89c2.pdf)
- [Official Website](https://ssc.gov.in)

## Overview

The **Staff Selection Commission (SSC)** has published the notice for the **Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination, 2026**. It fills Group ‘C’ posts of **Lower Division Clerk / Junior Secretariat Assistant** and **Data Entry Operator** in central ministries, departments and offices.

SSC lists **about 2,536 tentative vacancies**. The post-wise and category-wise split will be published later under “Tentative Vacancy” on ssc.gov.in. SSC does not collect state-wise vacancies.

Online applications ran from **7 September to 7 October 2026 (11 PM)**, and fee payment closed on 8 October. The form correction window is **14 to 16 October 2026 (11 PM)**. Only candidates whose completed online application, along with the requisite fee, reached SSC within the specified period can use it. The charge is ₹200 for the first correction and ₹500 for the second.

SSC’s [Important Notice of 1 October 2026](https://aijobalert.com/documents/ssc/notice-01102026-075a53cb.pdf) gives **30 November to 31 December 2026** as the proposed dates for Tier-I (CBE). The CHSL notice says Tier-II will be notified later.

| Post | Pay level | Pay scale |
| --- | --- | --- |
| LDC / JSA | Level-2 | ₹19,900 – ₹63,200 |
| Data Entry Operator | Level-4 and Level-5 | ₹25,500 – ₹81,100 and ₹29,200 – ₹92,300 |
| Data Entry Operator, Grade ‘A’ | Level-4 | ₹25,500 – ₹81,100 |

#### Official links

- [SSC CHSL 2026 notice (PDF)](https://aijobalert.com/documents/ssc/notice-of-adv-chsle-2026-74eb89c2.pdf)
- [SSC candidate login – ssc.gov.in](https://ssc.gov.in/login)
- [SSC Important Notice: Schedule of Examinations (1 October 2026)](https://aijobalert.com/documents/ssc/notice-01102026-075a53cb.pdf) · [official source on ssc.gov.in](https://ssc.gov.in/api/attachment/uploads/masterData/NoticeBoards/Notice_01102026.pdf)

## Recruitment Details

| Detail | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Organisation | Staff Selection Commission |
| Total Vacancies | 2,536 posts |
| Qualification | 12th Pass |
| Age Limit | 18 – 27 years (as on 01 Aug 2026) — Born between 2 Aug 1999 and 1 Aug 2008. Upper age relaxation: SC/ST 5 years, OBC 3 years, PwBD 10 years (13 for OBC, 15 for SC/ST), Ex-Servicemen 3 years after deducting military service. |
| Salary / Pay Scale | Pay Level-2 (₹19,900 – ₹63,200) to Pay Level-5 (₹29,200 – ₹92,300) |
| Employment Type | Central Government Job |
| Job Location | All India |

## Important Dates

| Event | Date |
| --- | --- |
| Online application starts | 07 Sept 2026 |
| Last date to apply online | 07 Oct 2026 — Up to 11:00 PM |
| Last date for online fee payment | 08 Oct 2026 — Up to 11:00 PM |
| Application correction window | 14 Oct 2026 — 14 to 16 October 2026 (11:00 PM) |
| Tier-I (Computer Based Exam) | 30 Nov 2026 — 30 November to 31 December 2026 (proposed, SSC notice of 1 October 2026) |
| Tier-II (Computer Based Exam) | To be announced — To be notified later |

## Application Fee

| Category | Fee |
| --- | --- |
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹100 |
| Women | Exempted |
| SC / ST | Exempted |
| PwBD | Exempted |
| Ex-Servicemen eligible for reservation | Exempted |

**Payment modes:** BHIM UPI, Net Banking, Visa, MasterCard, Maestro, RuPay Debit Card

## Vacancy Details

| Post | Vacancies | Qualification |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lower Division Clerk (LDC) / Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) – Pay Level-2 | Post-wise count to be published by SSC | 12th pass |
| Data Entry Operator (DEO) – Pay Level-4 and Level-5 | Post-wise count to be published by SSC | 12th pass (12th Science with Maths for DEO in Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, SSC and Ministry of Culture) |
| Data Entry Operator, Grade ‘A’ – Pay Level-4 | Post-wise count to be published by SSC | 12th pass (12th Science with Maths in the three ministries above) |

## Eligibility

| Detail | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Educational qualification | 12th Standard pass or equivalent from a recognised Board, as on 7 October 2026. Candidates who have appeared in 12th can apply but must pass by that date. |
| DEO in three ministries | 12th pass in Science with Mathematics for DEO / DEO Grade ‘A’ in the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, the Staff Selection Commission and the Ministry of Culture. |
| Age limit | 18 to 27 years as on 1 August 2026. |
| Nationality | Citizen of India, or a subject of Nepal or Bhutan, or a person of Indian origin who migrated from the countries listed in the notice (the last three need a Government of India eligibility certificate). |

## Selection Process

1. **Tier-I – Computer Based Exam** — 100 objective questions for 200 marks in 60 minutes; 0.50 negative marking.
2. **Tier-II Session-I – Computer Based Exam** — Section-I (Maths + Reasoning) and Section-II (English + General Awareness) decide the merit; Section-III Computer Knowledge Test is qualifying. 1 mark negative for each wrong answer.
3. **Tier-II Session-II – Skill / Typing Test** — Qualifying. Data entry speed test for DEOs; typing test (English 35 wpm or Hindi 30 wpm) for LDC/JSA.
4. **Document Verification** — Final allocation is on Tier-II marks and the post preferences you give.

## SSC CHSL 2026 Exam Pattern

##### Tier-I (60 minutes, sectional timer of 15 minutes each)

| Part | Subject | Questions | Marks |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| I | English Language (Basic Knowledge) | 25 | 50 |
| 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 mark for each wrong answer. Scribe-eligible candidates get 80 minutes.

##### Tier-II, Session-I (2 hours 15 minutes)

| Section | Subjects | Questions | Marks | Time |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Section-I | Mathematical Abilities (30) + Reasoning & General Intelligence (30) | 60 | 180 | 1 hour |
| Section-II | English Language & Comprehension (40) + General Awareness (20) | 60 | 180 | 1 hour |
| Section-III | Computer Knowledge Test (qualifying) | 15 | 45 | 15 minutes |

Negative marking in Tier-II: 1 mark for each wrong answer in Sections I, II and III. Merit is prepared on Sections I and II only.

##### Tier-II, Session-II – Section-IV Skill / Typing Test (qualifying)

- DEO / DEO Grade ‘A’ in Consumer Affairs, Food & PD, SSC and Culture: 15,000 key depressions per hour, 15 minutes.
- Other DEO posts: 8,000 key depressions per hour, 15 minutes.
- LDC / JSA: typing test of 10 minutes – English 35 words per minute or Hindi 30 words per minute.

##### Minimum qualifying marks (Tier-I and Sections I–III of Tier-II)

| Category | Minimum marks |
| --- | --- |
| UR | 30% |
| OBC / EWS | 25% |
| All other categories | 20% |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What is the last date to apply for SSC CHSL 2026?

Online applications closed on 7 October 2026 (11 PM) and fee payment on 8 October 2026 (11 PM). The correction window is 14 to 16 October 2026 (11 PM).

### How many vacancies are there in SSC CHSL 2026?

About 2,536 tentative vacancies. SSC will publish the post-wise and category-wise split on its website later.

### What is the age limit for SSC CHSL 2026?

18 to 27 years as on 1 August 2026, i.e. born between 2 August 1999 and 1 August 2008. SC/ST get 5 years and OBC 3 years of relaxation.

### Could 12th-appearing students apply?

Yes, but they must have passed 12th on or before 7 October 2026.

### What is the application fee?

₹100. Women, SC, ST, PwBD and eligible Ex-Servicemen are exempted.

### Is there negative marking in SSC CHSL?

Yes. 0.50 mark per wrong answer in Tier-I and 1 mark per wrong answer in Sections I–III of Tier-II.

### When is the SSC CHSL 2026 Tier-I exam?

SSC’s Important Notice of 1 October 2026 gives 30 November to 31 December 2026 as the proposed dates for Tier-I (CBE). The Tier-II date will be notified later.

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