SSC CHSL Recruitment 2026

SSC CHSL Notification 2026 — Overview

• Recruiting Organization: Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
• Examination Name: Combined Higher Secondary Level Examination, 2026
• Posts: LDC/JSA, DEO and DEO Grade ‘A’
• Total Vacancies: 2536 posts approximately
• Qualification: 12th Standard or equivalent from a recognized Board/University
• Application Mode: Online
• Application Start Date: 07 September 2026
• Application Last Date: 07 October 2026
• Exam Centres in Assam: Dibrugarh, Guwahati (Dispur), Jorhat, Silchar and Tezpur

The recruitment is for Group C positions in various Ministries, Departments and Offices of the Government of India, along with Constitutional Bodies, Statutory Bodies and Tribunals.

Pay Scale

The post-wise pay levels mentioned in the source are:

• LDC/JSA: Level-2, ₹19,900–₹63,200
• DEO: Level-4, ₹25,500–₹81,100
• DEO: Level-5, ₹29,200–₹92,300
• DEO Grade ‘A’: Level-4, ₹25,500–₹81,100

Eligibility Criteria for SSC CHSL Notification 2026

Candidates applying for SSC CHSL 2026 must be between 18 and 27 years of age as on 01 August 2026. Candidates born not before 02 August 1999 and not later than 01 August 2008 are eligible according to the notification details.

Age relaxation is available for specified reserved categories. OBC candidates receive 3 years of relaxation, while SC/ST candidates receive 5 years. PwBD candidates receive 10 years for UR/EWS, 13 years for OBC and 15 years for SC/ST. Ex-Servicemen are eligible for 3 years of age relaxation as stated in the source.

Candidates who have appeared in their Class 12 or equivalent examination can also apply, provided they obtain the required qualification on or before the cut-off date of 07 October 2026.

Educational Qualification for SSC CHSL Notification 2026

For LDC/JSA and DEO/DEO Grade ‘A’ posts other than the specifically mentioned DEO positions, applicants must have passed 12th Standard or an equivalent examination from a recognized Board or University. For DEO/DEO Grade ‘A’ posts in the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, Staff Selection Commission and Ministry of Culture, candidates must have passed 12th Standard in the Science stream with Mathematics as a subject from a recognized Board or an equivalent qualification. Candidates appearing in Class 12 can apply subject to fulfilling the qualification requirement by 07 October 2026.

Application Fees for SSC CHSL Notification 2026

The application fee is ₹100/- for Unreserved/GEN, EWS and OBC candidates. SC, ST, PwBD, Women and Ex-Servicemen candidates are exempted from paying the application fee. Payment can be made through BHIM UPI, Net Banking or Visa, MasterCard, Maestro and RuPay credit/debit cards.

How to Apply for SSC CHSL Notification 2026

1. Visit the official SSC recruitment portal through the Important Links section below.
2. Open the Online Registration link and complete the registration process.
3. After registration, select the Online Application Form option.
4. Log in and enter your personal and educational details carefully.
5. Upload the required documents as instructed in the application form.
6. Pay the applicable application fee using an available online payment method.
7. Submit the completed application form and keep a printout for future reference.

Important Dates for SSC CHSL Notification 2026

• Online Application Starts: 07 September 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 07 October 2026
• Correction Window: 14 October to 16 October 2026
• Tier-I Computer Based Examination: To be notified later
• Tier-II Computer Based Examination: To be notified later

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