SSC CHSL Recruitment 2026 Staff Selection Commission will hold a competitive examination for recruitment to the Group C posts viz. Lower Divisional Clerk/ Junior Secretariat Assistant and Data Entry Operators for various Ministries/ Departments/ Offices of the Government of India and 256 Post Vacancy various Constitutional Bodies/ Statutory Bodies/ Tribunals, etc. Following are the details of the posts that will be filled up through this Examination:
Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination, 2026
| Recruiting Board | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Name of Exam | Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination, 2026 |
| Posts | Lower Division Clerk (LDC)/Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA), Data Entry Operator (DEO), Data Entry Operator Grade 'A' |
| Total Vacancies | Approx. 2,536 (tentative) |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Application Start Date | 07 September 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 07 October 2026 (23:00 Hours) |
| Job Location | Various Ministries/Departments/Offices of the Government of India (across India) |
| Official Website | ssc.gov.in |
Important date 📅
- Dates for submission of online applications -07.09.2026 to 07.10.2026
- Last date and time for receipt of online applications- 07.10.2026 (23:00 Hours)
- Last date and time for making online fee payment 08.10.2026 (23:00 Hours)
- Dates of „Window for Application Form Correction‟ and online payment of Correction Charges.14.10.2026 to 16.10.2026 (23:00 Hours)
- Schedule of Tier-I (Computer Based Examination) To be notified later
- Schedule of Tier-II (Computer Based Examination) To be notified later
- Toll Free Helpline Number to be called in case of any difficulty in filling up the Application Form 18003093063 (Toll Free)
| S. No. | Post Name | No. of Posts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lower Division Clerk (LDC)/Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA), Data Entry Operator (DEO), DEO Grade 'A' (combined) | Approx. 2,536 (tentative; post-wise and category-wise break-up not yet released) |
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' (all other Departments/Ministries) | 12th Standard pass or equivalent examination from a recognised Board or University |
Age Limit (As on 01-08-2026):
- The crucial date for age reckoning is fixed as 01-08-2026 in accordance with the provisions of DoP&T OM No. 140l7 /70/87-Estt.(RR) dated 14-07-1988. Age limit for the posts is 18-27 years i.e. Candidates born not before 02-08-1999 and not later than 01-08-2008 are eligible to apply.
| Post | Salary |
|---|---|
| Lower Division Clerk (LDC)/Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) | Pay Level-2 (Rs. 19,900–63,200) |
| Data Entry Operator (DEO) | Pay Level-4 (Rs. 25,500–81,100) and Level-5 (Rs. 29,200–92,300) |
| Data Entry Operator, Grade 'A' | Pay Level-4 (Rs. 25,500–81,100) |
Application Fees:
| General/OBC/EWS (Male) | Rs. 100 |
| Women (all categories) | Exempted |
| SC/ST | Exempted |
| PwBD | Exempted |
| Ex-Servicemen (ESM) | Exempted |
SSC CHSL Recruitment 2026 Important Links
- Apply Online: Click here
- Official Notification PDF: Click here
- Official Website: Click here
