SSC CHSL 2026

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Staff Selection Commission (SSC)

SSC CHSL recruits 12th-pass candidates into Lower Division Clerk / Junior Secretariat Assistant, Data Entry Operator and Postal/Sorting Assistant posts across central government departments.

About 2,536 (tentative)Vacancies

Class 12Eligibility

7 October 2026Last date

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About Exam

SSC CHSL recruits 12th-pass candidates into Lower Division Clerk / Junior Secretariat Assistant, Data Entry Operator and Postal/Sorting Assistant posts across central government departments.

Conducting body: Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
Eligibility: Class 12
Current cycle: CHSL 2026
Official source: SSC official portal

Highlights

Vacancies: About 2,536 (tentative)
Application deadline: 7 October 2026
Exam schedule: Not announced
Selection stages: 3 stages in the current guide
Negative marking: 100 questions, 200 marks, 60 minutes, negative marking 0.5

Important Dates

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7 September 2026Notification
7 September 2026Applications open
7 October 2026Last date to apply
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Latest SSC CHSL notices

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CHSL 2026

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Eligibility summary

Qualification: 12th pass (Senior Secondary) from a recognised board
Age limit: Typically 18-27 years, with standard category relaxations

Process

Selection process

Tier 1 — Computer-Based Test (objective, common for all posts).
Tier 2 — Computer-Based Test, includes a descriptive/typing component for some posts.
Skill/typing test (for DEO posts) and document verification, followed by the final merit list.

Exam pattern

Tier 1: 100 questions, 200 marks, 60 minutes, negative marking 0.5

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SSC official portalNotifications, admit card and result links (region-wise)CHSL 2026 notice (07.09.2026)Applications 07.09–07.10.2026; corrections 14.10–16.10.2026; Tier-I/II schedule to be notified later

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SSC CHSL FAQ

What is the difference between LDC/JSA and DEO in SSC CHSL?

LDC/JSA is a general clerical post, while DEO (Data Entry Operator) requires typing speed and is evaluated via a separate skill test — check the current notification for post-wise eligibility and typing speed requirements.