SSC CHSL Recruitment 2026 Apply Online for 2536 LDC JSA DEO Posts 12th Pass
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SSC CHSL Recruitment 2026 notification is out for approximately 2,536 tentative LDC, JSA and DEO vacancies. Online applications start on 07 September 2026 and the last date to apply is 07 October 2026.
📄 Overview
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the official notification for SSC CHSL Recruitment 2026 for Lower Division Clerk (LDC)/Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA), Data Entry Operator (DEO) and DEO Grade 'A' posts. The recruitment carries approximately 2,536 tentative vacancies across various Ministries, Departments and Offices of the Government of India. Candidates who have passed Class 12 or an equivalent examination from a recognised board can apply, subject to the post-wise qualification requirements. The online application window is open from 07 September to 07 October 2026.
| Organization | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
|---|---|
| Post Name | LDC/JSA, DEO and DEO Grade 'A' |
| Total Vacancies | Approx. 2,536 (Tentative) |
| Job Location | Various Ministries, Departments and Offices of the Government of India across India |
| Apply Mode | Online |
| Category | Central Government Recruitment |
| Official Website | ssc.gov.in |
📅 Important Dates
| Notification / Application Start Date | 07 September 2026 |
|---|---|
| Last Date to Apply | 07 October 2026 (23:00 Hours) |
| Last Date for Online Fee Payment | 08 October 2026 (23:00 Hours) |
| Application Correction Window | 14 October 2026 to 16 October 2026 (23:00 Hours) |
| Tier-I Exam Date | Not specified - to be notified later |
| Tier-II Exam Date | Not specified - to be notified later |
🤝 Vacancy Details
SSC CHSL Recruitment 2026 has approximately 2,536 tentative vacancies for LDC/JSA and DEO-related posts combined. The final post-wise and category-wise vacancy break-up has not yet been released in the provided official information. SSC will publish the final vacancy details later on its website under Candidate's Corner > Tentative Vacancy. State-wise or zone-wise vacancy figures are not compiled by the Commission.
| Post Name / Category | Vacancies | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| LDC/JSA, DEO and DEO Grade 'A' | Approx. 2,536 | Tentative combined vacancies; final post-wise and category-wise break-up to be released later |
✅ Eligibility Criteria
For SSC CHSL Recruitment 2026, eligibility is assessed according to the prescribed cut-off dates and post-specific requirements. The main qualification is Class 12 pass from a recognised board, while certain DEO posts require Science stream with Mathematics.
Educational Qualification
| Post | Qualification Required |
|---|---|
| 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 recognised Board |
| LDC/JSA and DEO/DEO Grade 'A' in all other Departments/Ministries | 12th Standard pass or equivalent examination from a recognised Board or University |
Candidates who appeared for their Class 12 examination can also apply, provided their qualifying result is declared on or before 07 October 2026. A result that is still under process does not meet the stated qualification requirement.
Nationality
A candidate must be a citizen of India, a subject of Nepal or Bhutan, or a person of Indian origin who has migrated from specified countries with the intention of permanently settling in India. Candidates falling under the specified migrant categories require an eligibility certificate from the Government of India.
🔞 Age Limit
| Minimum Age | 18 years |
|---|---|
| Maximum Age | 27 years as on 01 August 2026 |
| Eligible Date of Birth | Not before 02 August 1999 and not later than 01 August 2008 |
| Age Relaxation | Applicable as per Government rules |
| 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 rendered from actual age as on 01 August 2026 |
| Central Government Civilian Employees with 3+ years regular service | Age relaxed up to 40 years |
Important: Only male candidates are eligible for vacancies reported in the Border Roads Organization (BRO).
💸 Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General/OBC/EWS Male | Rs. 100 |
| Women Candidates | Exempted |
| SC/ST | Exempted |
| PwBD | Exempted |
| Ex-Servicemen (ESM) | Exempted |
The fee can be paid online through BHIM UPI, Net Banking or Visa/MasterCard/Maestro/RuPay debit cards up to 08 October 2026 at 23:00 Hours. Once paid, the application fee is non-refundable and cannot be adjusted against any other examination.
🎯 Selection Process
Selection for SSC CHSL Recruitment 2026 is based on a Computer Based Examination conducted in two tiers. Candidates must qualify the applicable stages prescribed by SSC for the post.
- Tier-I: Computer Based Examination consisting of objective multiple-choice questions.
- Tier-II: Computer Based Examination conducted in two sessions on the same day.
- Computer Knowledge Test: Included in Tier-II and qualifying in nature.
- Skill/Typing Test: Skill Test is applicable for DEO posts, while Typing Test is applicable for LDC/JSA posts as prescribed.
SSC CHSL Tier-I Exam Pattern
| 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 |
Tier-I has a total duration of 60 minutes and carries negative marking of 0.50 marks for each wrong answer.
SSC CHSL Tier-II
Tier-II is conducted in two sessions on the same day. It includes Mathematical Abilities and Reasoning & General Intelligence in Section-I; English Language & Comprehension and General Awareness in Section-II; Computer Knowledge Test in Section-III; and Skill Test/Typing Test in Section-IV for DEO and LDC/JSA posts respectively. Qualifying all applicable sections of Tier-II is mandatory. Sections I and II carry negative marking of 1 mark for each wrong answer.
📄 Required Documents
Candidates should keep the necessary information and documents ready before filling the online SSC CHSL application form. The exact requirements should be followed as displayed in the SSC application module.
- Class 12 educational qualification details
- Valid personal and contact details
- Details required for One-Time Registration (OTR)
- Photograph and other required identification details as instructed in the application module
- Category, reservation or other applicable details, wherever relevant
- Payment method for the application fee, if applicable
🔗 Important Links
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✍️ How to Apply
- Visit the official SSC website at ssc.gov.in or use the official "my SSC" mobile application.
- Complete the required One-Time Registration (OTR) on the new SSC website. OTR generated on the earlier website will not work on the new website.
- Log in to the SSC account and select the SSC CHSL 2026 online application.
- Enter the required personal, educational and other application details carefully.
- Use Aadhaar-based authentication during OTR, if desired, as permitted by the SSC process.
- Upload or capture the photograph and provide other required information according to the instructions shown in the application module.
- Pay the application fee online, if applicable, before 08 October 2026 at 23:00 Hours.
- Submit the completed application before 07 October 2026 at 23:00 Hours and keep a copy of the submitted form for future reference.
