SSC CHSL 10+2 Recruitment 2026 (2536 Posts)

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has announced the Combined Higher Secondary Level (CHSL 10+2) Examination 2026 with 2,536 vacancies for Lower Division Clerk / Junior Secretariat Assistant, Data Entry Operator and DEO Grade 'A' posts. The online application window closed on October 7, 2026 and new applications are no longer accepted. The Tier-I exam is proposed between November 30 and December 31, 2026.

Important Dates

Event Date
Application Start Date September 7, 2026
Last Date to Apply Online October 7, 2026 (11:00 PM)
Last Date for Fee Payment October 8, 2026 (11:00 PM)
Application Status Last date over. Applications closed on October 7, 2026 and fee payment on October 8, 2026.
Form Correction Window October 14-16, 2026 (11:00 PM), only for candidates who have already applied
Tier-I Exam Date (CBE) November 30 - December 31, 2026 (proposed)
Tier-II Exam Date Notify Soon
Admit Card Before the exam

Application Fee

Category Fee
General / OBC / EWS ₹100
SC / ST / Women / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen ₹0 (Exempted)

Payment Mode: BHIM UPI, Net Banking, or Visa / MasterCard / Maestro / RuPay debit cards. Correcting the form costs ₹200 the first time and ₹500 the second time, for all categories.

Age Limit (As on August 1, 2026)

  • Minimum Age: 18 years
  • Maximum Age: 27 years
  • Age relaxation is admissible as per SSC rules.

Vacancy Details

Post Name Total Posts Eligibility
Lower Division Clerk (LDC) / Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) Approx. 2,536 tentative (all posts combined) 12th pass from a recognised board
Data Entry Operator (DEO) / DEO Grade 'A' 12th pass. For DEO / DEO Grade 'A' in the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, the Staff Selection Commission and the Ministry of Culture, 12th in Science stream with Mathematics is required.

Post-wise and department-wise vacancy distribution is available in the official notification.

Educational Qualification

  • LDC / JSA and DEO / DEO Grade 'A' (most departments): 12th Standard or equivalent passed from a recognised board, as on 07-10-2026.
  • DEO / DEO Grade 'A' in the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, the Staff Selection Commission and the Ministry of Culture: 12th in Science stream with Mathematics as a subject.

Selection Process

  1. Tier-I Computer Based Examination
  2. Tier-II Computer Based Examination, including a Skill Test / Typing Test section that is qualifying only. Candidates must qualify every section of Tier-II.

How to Apply

  • Complete One-Time Registration on the SSC official website.
  • Log in and open the CHSL 2026 application form.
  • Fill in your details and choose exam centre preferences.
  • Upload a live photograph and signature as instructed.
  • Pay the fee (if applicable) and submit the form.
  • Use the correction window (October 14-16, 2026) if any changes are needed. Note: the last date to apply (October 7, 2026) is over, so only candidates who have already applied can use the correction window.

Essential Links

Link Action
Registration / Login Click Here
Download Notification Click Here
Official Website Click Here