SSC CHSL Bharti 2026 - 2536 Posts for LDC/JSA & DEO
Staff Selection Commission (SSC), Department of Personnel and Training, Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Government of India · Posted 8 Sep 2026
In short
SSC CHSL Bharti 2026: The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the notice for the Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination, 2026 to fill approximately 2536 tentative Group C vacancies for Lower Divisional Clerk/Junior Secretariat Assistant (LDC/JSA) and Data Entry Operator (DEO)/DEO Grade 'A' posts in various Ministries, Departments, Offices, Constitutional Bodies and Tribunals of the Government of India. Candidates who have passed 12th Standard (10+2) from a recognized Board can apply online at ssc.gov.in before the last date of 07-10-2026.
The notification was uploaded on the Commission's website on 07-09-2026 (F. No. HQ-C1102/5/2026-C-1). Selection will be made through a two-tier Computer Based Examination (Tier-I and Tier-II), followed by a Skill Test/Typing Test and Document Verification by the concerned User Departments. Posts carry All India Service Liability (AISL), meaning selected candidates may be posted anywhere in India. Male-only vacancies, if reported, apply to the Border Roads Organization (BRO).
- Organization: Staff Selection Commission (SSC), Government of India
- Exam Name: Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination, 2026
- Total Posts: 2536 (Tentative)
- Post Names: LDC/JSA, Data Entry Operator (DEO), DEO Grade 'A'
- Application Mode: Online at ssc.gov.in or via 'my SSC' mobile app
- Qualification: 12th Standard (10+2) pass or equivalent
- Age Limit: 18-27 years (as on 01-08-2026)
- Application Fee: Rs. 100 (exempted for women, SC/ST/PwBD/ESM)
- Application Start Date: 07-09-2026
- Last Date to Apply: 07-10-2026 (23:00 Hours)
- Official Website: ssc.gov.in
Important dates
7 Sep 2026
Notification Date · done
7 Sep 2026
Application Start · done
8 Oct 2026
Fee Payment Last Date
7 Oct 2026
Last Date to Apply
Application fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS / Male Candidates | Rs. 100 |
| Women / SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen (ESM) | Nil (Exempted) |
Eligibility
Educational Qualification:
- For LDC/JSA and DEO/DEO Grade 'A' (except DEOs mentioned below): Passed 12th Standard or equivalent examination from a recognized Board or University.
- For DEO/DEO Grade 'A' in Ministry of Consumer Affairs Food & Public Distribution, SSC and Ministry of Culture: 12th Standard pass in Science stream with Mathematics as a subject from a recognized Board or equivalent.
- Candidates who have appeared in their 12th Standard exam can also apply but must possess the qualification on or before 07-10-2026.
Age Limit and Relaxation (as on 01-08-2026): The base age limit is 18-27 years. Category-wise age relaxation beyond the upper age limit is as follows:
| Category | Age 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 |
| Central Govt Civilian Employees (3+ years service) | Up to 40 years of age |
| Central Govt Civilian Employees SC/ST (3+ years service) | Up to 45 years of age |
| Widows/Divorced/Judicially Separated Women (not remarried) | Up to 35 years of age |
| Widows/Divorced/Judicially Separated Women SC/ST (not remarried) | Up to 40 years of age |
Minimum Qualifying Marks (Tier-I and Tier-II Sections I, II & III):
| Category | Minimum Qualifying % |
|---|---|
| UR (Unreserved) | 30% |
| OBC/EWS | 25% |
| All other categories (SC/ST/PwBD/ESM) | 20% |
Other Eligibility Notes:
- Only male candidates are eligible for any vacancy reported for the Border Roads Organization (BRO).
- Nationality: Citizen of India, or subject of Nepal/Bhutan, or a person of Indian origin migrated from specified countries with intent to settle permanently in India (eligibility certificate required for the latter categories).
- Age relaxation is not admissible to sons, daughters and other dependents of Ex-Servicemen.
| Salary | LDC/JSA: Pay Level-2 (Rs. 19,900-63,200); DEO: Pay Level-4 (Rs. 25,500-81,100) and Level-5 (Rs. 29,200-92,300); DEO Grade A: Pay Level-4 (Rs. 25,500-81,100) |
| Basic Pay | Rs. 19,900 (LDC/JSA, Level-2) to Rs. 92,300 (DEO, Level-5) |
Age relaxation for reserved categories applies as per the official notification.
Vacancy details · 2,536 posts
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| LDC/JSA and DEO/DEO Grade 'A' (All Posts) | 2536 |
Selection process
- 1Tier-I (Computer Based Examination)
- 2Tier-II (Computer Based Examination)
- 3Skill Test/Typing Test
- 4Document Verification
Exam pattern
| Paper | Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tier-I, Part I | English Language (Basic Knowledge) | 25 | 50 | 60 Minutes (combined, sectional timer 15 min) |
| Tier-I, Part II | General Intelligence | 25 | 50 | 60 Minutes (combined, sectional timer 15 min) |
| Tier-I, Part III | Quantitative Aptitude (Basic Arithmetic Skill) | 25 | 50 | 60 Minutes (combined, sectional timer 15 min) |
| Tier-I, Part IV | General Awareness | 25 | 50 | 60 Minutes (combined, sectional timer 15 min) |
| Tier-II, Section I | Mathematical Abilities & Reasoning/General Intelligence | 60 | 180 | 1 Hour |
| Tier-II, Section II | English Language & Comprehension and General Awareness | 60 | 180 | 1 Hour |
| Tier-II, Section III | Computer Knowledge Test (Qualifying) | 15 | 45 | 15 Minutes |
| Tier-II, Section IV | Skill Test/Typing Test (Qualifying) | 0 | 0 | 10-15 Minutes |
How to apply
- Visit the official SSC website at ssc.gov.in or download the 'my SSC' mobile app from the Google Play Store.
- If not already registered, complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) on the new website, since OTR from the old ssc.nic.in website will not work.
- Keep your mobile number and email ID ready for OTP verification.
- Keep Aadhaar Number or an alternate ID (Voter ID/PAN/Passport/Driving Licence) ready.
- Keep details of your Matriculation Board, Roll Number and Year of Passing ready.
- Log in using your Registration Number and password, then click 'Apply' under the 'Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination 2026' link in the Latest Notifications tab.
- Fill in the application form details.
- Highest and qualifying educational qualification details.
- Ex-servicemen/age relaxation category, if applicable.
- Three preferred Examination Centres within the same Region, in order of priority.
- Medium of Computer Based Examination and Typing Test.
- Capture a live photograph through the application module (no pre-existing photo allowed) and upload a scanned signature in JPEG format (10-20 KB).
- PwBD/PwD candidates should upload the Disability Certificate in the prescribed Annexure format if seeking reservation, scribe or compensatory time.
- Preview the completed application carefully and verify all details before final submission.
- Pay the application fee (if applicable) online via BHIM UPI, Net Banking, or Visa/MasterCard/Maestro/RuPay Debit cards, before 08-10-2026.
- Take a printout of the submitted application form for your own records.
- For any difficulty, contact the SSC Toll-Free Helpline at 1800-309-3063.
Documents required
Academic Documents
- Matriculation/Secondary Certificate
- 12th Standard (10+2) Mark Sheet and Passing Certificate
- Equivalence Certificate, if claiming an equivalent qualification
Identity Documents
- Aadhaar Card (for Aadhaar Based Authentication) or Voter ID/PAN Card/Driving Licence/Passport
- Two recent passport-size colour photographs (for candidates not using Aadhaar Authentication)
- Original valid Photo ID proof with Date of Birth
Category/Reservation Documents
- Caste/Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS) in the prescribed Annexure format
- Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) Certificate, where applicable
- Ex-Servicemen Undertaking and Discharge Certificate, where applicable
- Income & Asset Certificate for EWS candidates (valid for FY 2026-27)
Other Documents
- Scanned photograph and signature as per prescribed specifications
- No Objection Certificate, if already employed in Government/PSU
- Own Scribe Undertaking (Annexure-II/IIA), for candidates opting for own scribe
Important notes
General Guidelines
- Only one application is allowed per candidate; multiple applications will lead to rejection and debarment.
- The 'Window for Application Form Correction' is open from 14-10-2026 to 16-10-2026, allowing up to two corrections on payment of Rs. 200 (first correction) and Rs. 500 (second correction).
- The schedule for Tier-I and Tier-II Computer Based Examinations will be notified later on the official website.
- Application fee and correction charges, once paid, are non-refundable and non-adjustable against any other exam.
Eligibility Conditions
- Candidates must ensure they meet all eligibility criteria (age, qualification, category) as admission to the exam is purely provisional.
- SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD/ESM candidates must produce the requisite certificate in the prescribed format at the time of Document Verification, failing which candidature will be cancelled.
- A person seeking OBC reservation must not fall in the creamy layer as on the closing date of application.
Application & Fee
- Application fee is Rs. 100; women candidates and SC/ST/PwBD/ESM candidates eligible for reservation are exempted.
- Applications with photographs/signatures not meeting the prescribed specifications are liable to be rejected, unless submitted via Aadhaar Based Authentication.
Communication & Document Verification
- Document Verification will be conducted by the User Ministries/Departments/Organizations after declaration of the final result.
- Post preference must be submitted through the Online Option Form before declaration of the First Round of Tentative Allocation (FRTA)/Result; options once submitted are final and irreversible.
- Communication with the Commission must always include Registration Number, Roll Number, registered Email-ID, Mobile Number, name, date of birth and exam name.
Malpractice & Debarment Warning
- Use of unfair means, impersonation, possession of mobile phones/electronic gadgets in the exam hall, or other malpractice will lead to cancellation of candidature and debarment ranging from 1 to 7 years, as per the Commission's policy.
- The Commission conducts post-exam scrutiny including log analysis, biometric verification and CCTV review to detect malpractice.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the total number of vacancies in SSC CHSL Bharti 2026?
There are approximately 2536 tentative vacancies for LDC/JSA and Data Entry Operator posts, subject to final confirmation by User Departments.
What is the last date to apply for SSC CHSL 2026?
The last date to submit the online application is 07-10-2026 (23:00 Hours), and the fee payment deadline is 08-10-2026.
What is the educational qualification for SSC CHSL 2026?
Candidates must have passed 12th Standard (10+2) from a recognized Board; DEO posts in certain departments require Science with Mathematics.
What is the age limit for SSC CHSL 2026?
The age limit is 18-27 years as on 01-08-2026, with age relaxation available for reserved categories as per government rules.
What is the application fee for SSC CHSL 2026?
The application fee is Rs. 100, and it is exempted for women candidates and SC/ST/PwBD/ESM candidates eligible for reservation.
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