SSC CHSL Notification 2026 Out for 2536 Vacancies: Apply Online, Exam Date, Eligibility and Official PDF

Last Updated: 7 September 2026

The Staff Selection Commission has released the SSC CHSL Notification 2026 on 7 September 2026 for approximately 2,536 tentative vacancies. Online applications for the Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination, 2026 can be submitted from 7 September to 7 October 2026 at ssc.gov.in.

The recruitment will fill Group C posts, including Lower Division Clerk, Junior Secretariat Assistant, Data Entry Operator and Data Entry Operator Grade ‘A’, in different Ministries, Departments and Offices of the Government of India.

Candidates who have passed Class 12 and are between 18 and 27 years of age can apply, subject to post-specific educational requirements and applicable age relaxation.

The Tier-I and Tier-II examination dates have not yet been announced by SSC.

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Apply Online for SSC CHSL 2026

SSC officially published the Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination 2026 notification on 7 September 2026. This recruitment provides an opportunity for 12th-pass candidates to secure clerical and data-entry positions in Central Government departments.

The Commission has announced approximately 2,536 tentative vacancies. The final post-wise and category-wise vacancy distribution will be published separately after receiving and verifying vacancy details from the participating departments.

Candidates must submit their applications by 11:00 PM on 7 October 2026.

Candidates should save the following official schedule and complete the application process well before the closing date.

Candidates should not rely on the dates mentioned in the earlier tentative SSC calendar. According to the notification released on 7 September 2026, the Tier-I and Tier-II examination schedules will be notified separately.

Related Guide: SSC CHSL Exam Date 2026

SSC has announced approximately 2,536 tentative vacancies through the CHSL 2026 examination.

The vacancies will be distributed among different Central Government Ministries, Departments, Offices, Constitutional Bodies, Statutory Bodies and Tribunals.

Candidates must note that:

• The announced vacancy count is tentative.
• Final vacancies may increase or decrease.
• Post-wise and category-wise vacancy details will be released separately.
• SSC does not collect state-wise or zone-wise vacancy data for this examination.
• Reservation will be provided to eligible SC, ST, OBC, EWS, ESM and PwBD candidates according to government rules.

Candidates can monitor the SSC Tentative Vacancy page for the detailed vacancy distribution.

SSC CHSL recruitment covers the following Group C posts:

Apart from basic pay, selected candidates may receive Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, Transport Allowance and other benefits according to their department, posting location and applicable Central Government rules.

SSC CHSL Salary Structure, Pay Scale and In-Hand Salary

Candidates must satisfy the nationality, educational qualification, age and post-specific eligibility conditions prescribed in the official notification.

SSC CHSL Eligibility Criteria 2026

SSC CHSL Nationality

A candidate must be:

• A citizen of India;
• A subject of Nepal;
• A subject of Bhutan; or
• A person of Indian origin who migrated from an eligible country with the intention of permanently settling in India.

Candidates belonging to specified non-Indian citizenship categories must possess an eligibility certificate issued by the Government of India.

Only male candidates are eligible for LDC vacancies, if reported, in the Border Roads Organisation. Such candidates must also satisfy the applicable physical and medical standards.

SSC CHSL Educational Qualification 2026

The required qualification must be possessed on or before 7 October 2026.

Candidates appearing in the Class 12 examination may apply, but their qualifying result must have been officially declared on or before 7 October 2026. Merely appearing in the examination or waiting for the result will not satisfy the eligibility requirement.

The SSC CHSL age limit is 18 to 27 years as on 1 August 2026.

Candidates must have been born:

• Not before 2 August 1999; and
• Not later than 1 August 2008.

SSC CHSL Age Limit and Category-Wise Relaxation

SSC CHSL Age Relaxation

Candidates claiming relaxation must possess the prescribed certificate and satisfy all conditions mentioned in the official notification.

The SSC CHSL 2026 application form can be submitted online through:

• SSC Apply Online Portal
• SSC Official Website
• Official mySSC Android App

Applications submitted through any other mode will not be accepted.

How to Apply for SSC CHSL 2026

1. Visit the SSC official website.
2. Complete the new SSC One-Time Registration.
3. Log in using the registration credentials.
4. Open the “Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination, 2026” application link.
5. Enter the required personal, educational and category details.
6. Select three examination centres in order of preference within the same SSC region.
7. Capture the live photograph according to SSC instructions.
8. Upload the scanned signature in JPEG/JPG format.
9. Upload the disability certificate if claiming PwBD, scribe or compensatory-time benefits.
10. Preview and verify the complete application.
11. Pay the application fee, if applicable.
12. Submit the form and retain a copy for future reference.

Candidates whose One-Time Registration was created on the old ssc.nic.in website must complete a fresh OTR on the new ssc.gov.in portal.

SSC CHSL Registration and Apply Online Process

Photograph and Signature Requirements

• Candidates must capture a live photograph through the application module.
• The photograph should have a clear frontal view and plain background.
• Candidates should not wear a cap, mask or spectacles while capturing the photograph.
• A photograph of an existing printed or digital photograph must not be captured.
• The scanned signature should be in JPEG/JPG format.
• Signature file size: 10–20 KB.
• Suggested signature dimensions: approximately 6 cm × 2 cm.

The application fee can be paid through BHIM UPI, Net Banking or Visa, Mastercard, Maestro and RuPay debit cards.

The last date for payment is 8 October 2026 at 11:00 PM.

Application Correction Charges

The correction charges apply to every candidate irrespective of category or gender and are non-refundable.

The SSC CHSL selection process consists of:

1. Tier-I Computer-Based Examination;
2. Tier-II Computer-Based Examination;
3. Computer Knowledge Test;
4. Skill Test or Typing Test;
5. Document Verification by the allotted department.

Tier-I is used to shortlist candidates for Tier-II. Final merit will be prepared using marks obtained in Section-I and Section-II of Tier-II, subject to qualifying the Computer Knowledge Test and applicable Skill/Typing Test.

SSC CHSL Tier-I and Tier-II Exam Pattern

SSC CHSL Tier-I Exam Pattern

Important Tier-I rules:

• Tier-I will contain objective-type multiple-choice questions.
• Each subject will have a 15-minute sectional timer.
• Candidates cannot transfer unused time from one subject to another.
• A penalty of 0.50 marks will apply for every incorrect answer.
• Eligible scribe candidates will receive 80 minutes, with 20 minutes for each subject.
• English Language questions will be in English.
• Other sections will be available in English, Hindi and the language selected in the application, where applicable.

SSC CHSL Tier-II Exam Pattern

Tier-II will be held in two sessions on the same day.

Key Tier-II rules:

• Session-I duration is 2 hours and 15 minutes.
• Sections I, II and III contain objective-type questions.
• Each correct answer carries three marks.
• One mark will be deducted for every incorrect answer in Sections I, II and III.
• Computer Knowledge Test is mandatory but qualifying.
• Skill Test or Typing Test is qualifying.
• Candidates must qualify every applicable Tier-II section.
• Final merit is based on the aggregate marks of Section-I and Section-II of Tier-II only.

Complete SSC CHSL Tier-I and Tier-II Syllabus

English Language Syllabus

• Spotting errors;
• Fill in the blanks;
• Synonyms and homonyms;
• Antonyms;
• Spelling correction;
• Idioms and phrases;
• One-word substitution;
• Sentence improvement;
• Active and passive voice;
• Direct and indirect narration;
• Sentence rearrangement;
• Cloze test;
• Reading comprehension;
• Vocabulary and grammar.

General Intelligence and Reasoning Syllabus

• Semantic and figural analogy;
• Symbolic and numerical operations;
• Classification;
• Number and figural series;
• Coding-decoding;
• Venn diagrams;
• Space orientation;
• Embedded figures;
• Pattern folding and unfolding;
• Critical thinking;
• Problem-solving;
• Drawing inferences;
• Word building;
• Emotional intelligence;
• Social intelligence.

Quantitative Aptitude Syllabus

• Number system;
• Decimals and fractions;
• Percentage;
• Ratio and proportion;
• Average;
• Simple and compound interest;
• Profit, loss and discount;
• Partnership;
• Mixture and alligation;
• Time and work;
• Time, speed and distance;
• Algebra;
• Geometry;
• Mensuration;
• Trigonometry;
• Heights and distances;
• Tables and graphs;
• Histogram, bar graph and pie chart.

Tier-II Mathematical Abilities also includes mean, median, mode, standard deviation and basic probability.

General Awareness Syllabus

• Current events;
• Indian history;
• Culture;
• Geography;
• Economic scene;
• General policy;
• Scientific research;
• India and neighbouring countries;
• Everyday scientific awareness.

Computer Knowledge Syllabus

• Computer organisation and CPU;
• Input and output devices;
• Computer memory;
• Storage and backup devices;
• Ports;
• Windows Explorer;
• Keyboard shortcuts;
• Windows operating system;
• MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint;
• Internet and email;
• Uploading and downloading;
• E-banking;
• Networking devices and protocols;
• Cybersecurity threats and preventive measures.

DEO Skill Test

The DEO Skill Test is mandatory and qualifying. No candidate appointed as DEO is exempted from taking it.

LDC/JSA Typing Test

Candidates selecting Hindi must type in Mangal font. The typing-medium option selected in the application form will be treated as final.

These are only minimum qualifying marks. Actual cut-offs may be higher depending on vacancies, examination difficulty, normalization and candidate performance.

SSC CHSL Previous-Year and Category-Wise Cut-Off

The final merit list will be prepared on the basis of marks scored in Section-I and Section-II of Tier-II.

The following components are qualifying:

• Tier-II Section-III: Computer Knowledge Test;
• Tier-II Section-IV: Skill Test or Typing Test.

Final selection will depend on:

• Tier-II merit;
• Category;
• Available vacancies;
• Post and department preferences;
• Fulfilment of educational and other eligibility conditions;
• Successful document verification.

Candidates who do not submit their post preferences within the prescribed period will not be considered for final allocation.

SSC will upload the examination city and schedule information approximately 10 days before the examination. The admission certificate will generally become available 2–3 days before the exam.

No admission certificate will be sent by post.

SSC CHSL Tier-I Admit Card 2026–27

The introduction of a 15-minute sectional timer in Tier-I makes balanced preparation essential. Candidates must improve speed in every section instead of depending on one or two strong subjects.

A practical preparation strategy should include:

• Completing the complete Tier-I and Tier-II syllabus;
• Practising topic-wise previous-year questions;
• Taking sectional tests with a 15-minute timer;
• Attempting full-length mock tests;
• Maintaining an error-analysis notebook;
• Practising typing or data entry regularly;
• Preparing Computer Knowledge for Tier-II;
• Revising current affairs and static General Awareness;
• Focusing on accuracy because of negative marking.

How to Crack SSC CHSL 2026 in the First Attempt

SSC CHSL 2026 is a major Central Government recruitment opportunity for 12th-pass candidates. With approximately 2,536 tentative vacancies across LDC, JSA, DEO and DEO Grade ‘A’ posts, eligible candidates should complete their applications before 7 October 2026.

Applicants should carefully verify their age, qualification, post preference, photograph, signature and category details before submitting the form. Candidates should also begin preparation according to the revised pattern, particularly the Tier-I sectional timer and Tier-II Computer Knowledge and Skill/Typing requirements.

For authentic updates, candidates should rely on the SSC official website and the SSC CHSL 2026 official notification.