SSC CHSL Recruitment 2026: 2,536 Central Government Jobs for 12th Pass Candidates

SSC CHSL Recruitment 2026 is a Central Government recruitment drive conducted by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) to fill 2,536 Group C vacancies across various government departments and ministries in India. The recruitment offers posts such as Lower Division Clerk (LDC), Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA), Data Entry Operator (DEO), and DEO Grade ‘A’. Candidates who have passed 12th Standard (10+2) from a recognized board are eligible to apply. The selection process includes Tier-I and Tier-II computer-based examinations, followed by a Skill/Typing Test for applicable posts and Document Verification. Selected candidates will receive a salary based on the 7th Pay Commission, with pay ranging from ₹19,900 to ₹92,300 depending on the post.

Post Short Description

• Organization: Staff Selection Commission (SSC)

• Exam Name: Combined Higher Secondary Level (CHSL) 2026

• Job Type: Central Government Job

• Total Vacancies: 2,536 (Tentative)

• Posts:

  • Lower Division Clerk (LDC)

  • Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA)

  • Data Entry Operator (DEO)

  • Data Entry Operator Grade ‘A’

• Job Location: All India

• LDC/JSA & most DEO posts: 12th Pass (Higher Secondary/10+2) from a recognized board.

• Certain DEO Grade ‘A’ posts: 12th Pass in Science stream with Mathematics as a subject.

Salary Details

Salary is based on the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Pay Matrix.

• Minimum Age: 18 Years

• Maximum Age: 27 Years

• Age Calculation Date: 01 August 2026

Age Relaxation:

• SC/ST – 5 Years

• OBC – 3 Years

• PwBD (UR/EWS) – 10 Years

• PwBD (OBC) – 13 Years

• PwBD (SC/ST) – 15 Years

• Other relaxations as per SSC rules.

• General/OBC/EWS (Male): ₹100

• Women: No Fee

• SC/ST: No Fee

• PwBD: No Fee

• Ex-Servicemen (Eligible): No Fee

• Payment Mode: Online

• Tier-I Computer-Based Examination

• Tier-II Computer-Based Examination

• Skill Test / Typing Test (Applicable Posts)

• Document Verification

How to Apply

• Visit the official SSC website.

• Complete One-Time Registration (OTR) if you are a new user.

• Log in and select SSC CHSL 2026.

• Fill in the online application form.

• Upload the required documents and live photograph.

• Pay the application fee (if applicable).

• Submit the application and download the confirmation page for future reference.