SSC Combined Higher Secondary Level (10+2) CHSL Online Form 2026

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Staff Selection Commission (SSC), New Delhi
Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination 2026 (CHSL) • Central Govt Jobs

Short Information :

Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has officially released the detailed notification for Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination 2026 (SSC CHSL 2026) for approximately 2,536 vacancies across Ministries and Departments of Government of India. The recruitment is open for Lower Division Clerk (LDC) / Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) and Data Entry Operator (DEO). Candidates who have passed 12th standard (Intermediate) can register through the new official portal ssc.gov.in using One-Time Registration (OTR).

Important Dates

Notification Released	15 September 2026
Online Application Start Date	16 September 2026
Last Date for Online Registration	18 October 2026 (23:00 Hrs)
Last Date for Fee Payment (Online)	19 October 2026
Application Form Correction Window	22 - 23 October 2026
Tier-I Computer Based Exam (CBE) Date	November - December 2026
Tier-II Exam Date	To be announced later

Application Fee

General / OBC / EWS Male Candidates	₹100/- (Rupees One Hundred Only)
SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen (ESM)	Exempted (NIL - No Fee)
All Female Candidates (All Categories)	Exempted (NIL - No Fee)
Payment Mode	Online through Net Banking, UPI, Visa, MasterCard, Maestro, RuPay Credit/Debit Cards

Age Limit Details

Minimum Age: 18 Years
Maximum Age: 27 Years
Age as on: 01/08/2026
Age Relaxation: OBC: 3 Years, SC/ST: 5 Years, PwBD (Unreserved): 10 Years, PwBD (OBC): 13 Years, PwBD (SC/ST): 15 Years

Vacancy Details & Eligibility Criteria Total : 2,536 Posts (Tentative Vacancies Across Central Govt Ministries)

Post Name	Pay Scale	Essential Educational Qualification
Lower Division Clerk (LDC) / Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA)	Pay Level-2 (₹19,900 - ₹63,200/-)	Must have passed 12th Standard (Intermediate) or equivalent examination from a recognized Board or University.
Data Entry Operator (DEO) / DEO Grade 'A'	Pay Level-4 (₹25,500 - ₹81,100/-) & Level-5	12th Standard pass in Science stream with Mathematics as a subject from a recognized Board (for Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, etc.) OR 12th pass in any stream for other offices.

Tier-I Examination (CBE): Objective multiple-choice test (100 Questions, 200 Marks, Duration: 60 Minutes) covering English Language, General Intelligence, Quantitative Aptitude (Basic Arithmetic Skills), and General Awareness. Negative marking of 0.50 marks per wrong answer.
Tier-II Examination (CBE): Session-I (Mathematical Abilities, Reasoning, English, General Awareness + Computer Knowledge Module) and Session-II (Skill Test / Typing Test Module).
Document Verification: Conducted by the allocating User Departments after final merit list declaration.

How to Fill Online Application Form

Visit the official website of the Staff Selection Commission: ssc.gov.in.
If you haven't completed One-Time Registration (OTR) on the new SSC portal, click on 'Register Now' and fill your personal, contact, and educational details.
Log in using your Registration Number and Password.
Click on 'Live Examinations' and select 'Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination 2026'.
Verify your pre-filled details, select three examination centers in your chosen region, and choose your typing test language (English or Hindi).
Capture live web-camera photograph according to the official SSC mobile app / browser camera guidelines and upload your signature (10 to 20 KB in JPEG format).
Pay the examination fee of ₹100/- online (women, SC, ST, and PwBD candidates are exempt).
Preview the application carefully, accept the declaration, submit, and take a printout for your records.

Some Useful Important Links

Link Description	Action / Direct Link
Apply Online (SSC Official Portal)	Click Here to Apply Online (OTR)
Download Official Notification (PDF)	Click Here (PDF Download)
Check Syllabus & Exam Pattern	View Detailed Syllabus
SSC Official Website	ssc.gov.in

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q. What is the minimum educational qualification for SSC CHSL 2026?

Ans. Candidates must have completed 12th standard (Intermediate) from a recognized Indian education board. For DEO in specific departments, 12th with Mathematics is required.

Q. What is the application fee for female candidates?

Ans. All female candidates irrespective of category (General, OBC, EWS, SC, ST) are completely exempted from paying the application fee.

Q. Can final year 12th students apply for SSC CHSL?

Ans. Candidates must acquire the essential qualification on or before the cut-off date mentioned in the official notification.

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