SSC CHSL 2026 Notification: Grab Your Spot in Central Government Services

If you have completed your 12th standard and are looking for a stable, prestigious career within the central ministries, this is your primary gateway. The Staff Selection Commission has opened doors for thousands of vacancies across various departments, offering a blend of administrative responsibility and long-term growth. This notification outlines everything from technical eligibility to the multi-tier selection process you need to master for Government jobs 2026.

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Key Job Details at a Glance

Detail	Information
Job Post Title	LDC, JSA, DEO, and DEO Grade ‘A’
Department / Organization	Various Ministries, Departments, and Offices of the Govt. of India
Post Date	April 12, 2026
Total Vacancy	3,131 (Tentative – Likely to increase)
Qualification	12th Standard Pass (10+2)
Salary Band	Pay Level 2 to Pay Level 5 (₹19,900 – ₹92,300)
Location of Posting	Pan India (State, City, and Zonal allocations)
Official Website	https://ssc.gov.in
Important Dates	Start: 30 April 2026 | End: 30 May 2026

 

2. Position Summary

The SSC Combined Higher Secondary Level (CHSL) exam is designed to recruit skilled clerical and data management personnel for the Government of India. These roles form the backbone of administrative efficiency, handling documentation, data entry, and secretarial support across various executive branches.

• Purpose of the Role: To provide essential administrative and technical support in data management and clerical operations.
• Where the Role Fits: Positions are available across multiple Ministries (e.g., Consumer Affairs, Culture), the Staff Selection Commission itself, and statutory bodies.
• Key Impact Area: Service delivery, internal regulation, and record-keeping operations.

 

3. Vacancy and Reservation Details

• Total Vacancies: 3,131 (Group C posts).

• Category-wise Breakup: Reserved as per Govt. norms for UR, SC, ST, OBC, EWS, and PwBD.
• Horizontal Reservation: Applicable for Women, Ex-servicemen (ESM), and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities.

 

4. Eligibility Criteria

4.1 Educational Qualification

• Essential:
  • LDC/JSA/DEO: Must have passed 12th Standard or equivalent from a recognized Board.
  • DEO Grade ‘A’ (Specific Depts): 12th Standard pass in Science stream with Mathematics as a subject.

• Desirable: Basic computer proficiency and typing speed in English or Hindi.

 

4.2 Age Criteria

• Minimum Age: 18 years.
• Maximum Age: 27 years.
• Crucial Date: As on January 1, 2026.
• Age Relaxation:
  • SC / ST: 5 years
  • OBC (NCL): 3 years

• PwBD: 10 to 15 years (depending on category)

4.3 Experience Requirements

• Required Experience: No (Entry-level).

5. Salary and Benefits

• Pay Matrix:
  • LDC / JSA: Level 2 (₹19,900 – ₹63,200)

• DEO: Level 4 (₹25,500 – ₹81,100) or Level 5 (₹29,200 – ₹92,300)

• Allowances: Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and Transport Allowance (TA) as per central government rates.

• Benefits: NPS (National Pension System), CGHS medical facilities, and earned/casual leave benefits.

 

6. Job Responsibilities (Duties & Role)

• Core Functional Duties:
  • Maintain and monitor office files to ensure administrative flow in accordance with department rules.
  • Execute high-speed data entry and maintain digital records for departmental archives.
  • Process public queries and official correspondence.
• Administrative Duties: Assist senior officials in meeting schedules and record management.
• Reporting Structure: Reports to Section Officers or Assistant Section Officers.

 

7. Selection Process

• Stages of Selection:
  • Written Examination (Tier-I): Objective CBT.
  • Written Examination (Tier-II): Objective CBT + Skill/Typing Test.
  • Document Verification & Medical Examination.
• Negative Marking: Yes (Details specified in Tier-I and Tier-II sections).

 

8. Exam Pattern and Syllabus

• Exam Mode: Online (CBT).
• Tier-I Pattern: 100 Questions | 200 Marks | 60 Minutes.
  • English Language, General Intelligence, Quantitative Aptitude, and General Awareness (25 questions each).
• Tier-II Pattern: Includes Mathematical Abilities, Reasoning, English, General Awareness, and a mandatory Computer Knowledge Module.

 

9. Application Process

• Application Mode: Online only.
• Portal: ssc.gov.in.

• Registration Steps: Complete One-Time Registration (OTR), fill the CHSL application, upload photo/signature (JPEG format), and pay the fee.

• Application Fee: ₹100 (Women, SC, ST, PwBD, and ESM are exempted).

 

10. Important Dates

• Online Application Start Date: April 30, 2026

• Online Application Last Date: May 30, 2026 (23:00 hrs)
• Tier-I Exam Date: July – September 2026 (Tentative)

11. Required Documents Checklist

• Identity proof (PAN / Passport / Voter ID).
• 10th and 12th Educational certificates.
• Category certificate (if claiming reservation).
• Recent photograph and signature (specific dimensions).

12. Risk / Constraint Notes

• Common Grounds for Rejection: Blurred photograph or signature, multiple applications for the same post, and incomplete fee payment.
• Strict Conditions: No changes allowed after the correction window closes. Ensure the name matches the 10th-grade certificate exactly.

13. Summary for Resume / JD Building

• One-line Role Summary: Execute administrative and data management tasks to support central government operations.
• Key Responsibilities:
  • Manage and monitor office documentation to ensure procedural compliance.
  • Conduct data entry and verification to maintain high accuracy in government databases.