SSC 10+2 CHSL Recruitment 2026: Apply Online, Notification PDF, Eligibility & Full Details

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has officially released the
SSC CHSL (Combined Higher Secondary Level) 2026 Notification on
7 September 2026 for recruitment to various 10+2 level Group C posts in
Central Government Ministries, Departments, and Offices. This is one of the most awaited
Sarkaritinkujob 2026 opportunities for candidates who have passed Class 12.

In this article, we have covered everything you need — important dates, vacancy details, eligibility criteria,
application fee, exam pattern, and the step-by-step apply online process — so you can complete
your registration on time without any confusion.

📋 SSC CHSL 2026 Recruitment: Overview

🗓️ SSC CHSL 2026 Important Dates

• Notification Released: 7 September 2026
• Online Application Begins: 7 September 2026
• Last Date to Submit Application: 7 October 2026, up to 11:00 PM
• Last Date for Fee Payment: 8 October 2026
• Correction Window: To be notified separately on ssc.gov.in
• Tier 1 Exam Date: To be announced
• Tier 2 Exam Date: Expected around February–March 2027 (subject to official confirmation)

📊 SSC CHSL 2026 Vacancy Details

SSC has announced approximately 2,536 tentative vacancies for the 2026 cycle —
around 19% lower than the 3,131 vacancies announced in 2025. The final post-wise and category-wise vacancy breakup
will be released separately once SSC receives confirmed vacancy numbers from participating departments.

Posts covered under SSC CHSL 2026:

• Lower Divisional Clerk (LDC) / Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA)
• Data Entry Operator (DEO)
• Data Entry Operator Grade ‘A’
• Postal Assistant (PA) — where applicable, as per department requirement

🎓 SSC CHSL 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Candidates must have passed Class 12 (10+2) or an equivalent examination from a recognized board.
Some posts like DEO may require additional qualifications such as Science stream at 12th level — check the
official notification PDF for post-specific requirements.

Age Limit

• Candidates must be between 18 and 27 years of age as on the cut-off date specified in the notification (1 August 2026, as per current cycle).
• Age relaxation is applicable for SC/ST, OBC, PwBD, and Ex-Servicemen candidates as per Government of India norms.

Nationality

Candidates must be a citizen of India, or fulfil other nationality conditions as prescribed in the official notification.

💰 SSC CHSL 2026 Application Fee

Fee can be paid online through BHIM UPI, Net Banking, or Visa/Mastercard/Maestro/RuPay Credit or Debit Cards,
or offline through SBI Challan/SBI branches.

📝 SSC CHSL 2026 Exam Pattern

SSC CHSL 2026 is conducted in two tiers, both computer-based:

Tier 1 (Objective Type)

• 100 questions / 200 marks
• Subjects: English Language, General Intelligence, Quantitative Aptitude, General Awareness
• New Change in 2026: Each of the four subjects now has a separate 15-minute sectional timer — candidates cannot use leftover time from one section in another.
• Negative marking: 0.50 marks deducted per wrong answer

Tier 2 (Objective Type + Skill Test)

• Covers Mathematical Abilities & Reasoning, English Language & Comprehension, General Awareness, and Computer Knowledge
• Includes a qualifying Skill Test/Typing Test, mandatory for specific posts
• Mangal font is now mandatory for the Hindi Typing/Skill Test for LDC/JSA posts
• Final merit list is prepared based on Tier 2 marks only

✅ SSC CHSL 2026 Selection Process

1. Tier 1 – Computer-Based Examination (Screening stage)
2. Tier 2 – Computer-Based Examination + Skill Test/Typing Test (Merit-determining stage)
3. Document Verification
4. Final Result / FRTA (Final Result cum Typing/Skill Test Adequacy)

💵 SSC CHSL Salary Structure 2026

The final in-hand salary depends on Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance (TA),
posting city, and applicable deductions such as NPS and CGHS contributions.

🖥️ How to Apply Online for SSC CHSL 2026 — Step by Step

1. Visit the official SSC website: ssc.gov.in
2. Complete the SSC One-Time Registration (OTR) if not already registered.
3. Log in using your registration credentials.
4. Click on the “Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination, 2026” application link.
5. Fill in personal, educational, and category details carefully.
6. Select three exam centres, in order of preference — note that all three must now fall within the same SSC Region.
7. Capture a live photograph as per SSC’s specified guidelines.
8. Upload your scanned signature in JPEG/JPG format.
9. Upload a disability certificate, if applicable, for PwBD/scribe/compensatory-time benefits.
10. Pay the applicable application fee using the available payment modes.
11. Preview the form carefully and submit before the deadline.
12. Download/save a copy of the confirmation page for future reference.

🆕 What’s New in SSC CHSL 2026?

• Exam centre preference restricted to a single SSC Region
• Vacancies reduced from 3,131 (2025) to 2,536 (2026)
• 15-minute sectional timer introduced in Tier 1
• Answer key challenge fee reduced from ₹100 to ₹50 per question
• Mangal font made mandatory for Hindi Typing/Skill Test
• “Final Result” terminology replaced with FRTA (Final Result cum Typing/Skill Test Adequacy)

❓ SSC CHSL 2026 – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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